Monthly Archives: July 2009

~~DIY French Painting Technique~~

What you’ll need: 1. An inspiration photo2. Deep Turquoise paint from the Laura Ashley collection at Lowe’s. I used Latex semi-gloss and did not prime or sand. More on that later. 3. A candle—any candle—even a candle from last year’s Advent wreath. 4. Sponge roller to paint with—so that you won’t have those pesky brush...

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Blue eyes crying………

I received a comment on a post recently that said, “Your life looks almost perfect”. And I am so grateful that most of the time, it feels almost perfect—-except for when my heart is broken. Like today, when the tears would not stop flowing. And even as I type these words, I get that same...

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What I love about summer…….

Cousins, sisters, brothers, and sparklers….art campteenagers, who love to have fun……..and eat everything in sight (I see you back there, Nicholas)smelly, adorable, water-loving, did I say SMELLY? dogsfireworks and cul-de-sac bonfiresfamily reunionsMr. SandmanShaving creams partieswith friendsor is it shaving cream fights?pool side tea partiesneighborhood block parties…(in July and it’s even cool enough to knit—I never...

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