Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !!!

This is my last post for this year, I need to go away for a little while. But before I go, I want to wish all the wonderful friends I made in Blog land the merriest Christmas ever and the happiest New Year.
May all of you be blessed with God’s wisdom in every situation of your life! May all of you, Christian or not, experience the warmth and joy this wonderful season brings.
Hope to comeback soon !!!!!!

What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. ~ Agnes M. Pharo

Christmas Stocking Swap

This is the first Christmas swap I have participated in and I had lots of fun putting together gifts for my partner.
It was hosted by Priscila http://casabellachic.blogspot.com/
My swap partner was Phillis from http://shabbyinthecity.blogspot.com/ .
I received her package yesterday, thank you Phyllis for all the beautiful gifts. I just love everything!!!!!!




I received this beautiful stocking , don’t you just love the fabric, sweet and romantic.





And these two pretty teacups and saucers , they are just beautiful!!!!








So pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This darling small candle holder and tea candles.
And I just love the two beautiful tags.

This hankie has the pretties little pink and green flowers , adorable.

And I have to tell you … I already made myself a cup of this delicious Peppermint tea . The aroma is unbelievable.

Phillis thank you again........ I adore all the goodies.

May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!

Christmas Time Again

Well, it’s Christmas time again and I started getting ready, I am trying to be creative and do stuff that I can’t have to spend too much money on. I hope to have my home all decorated ,baking ,cards out ,etc by the middle of December. That is what I hope for, my intentions are always very ambitious but life has different ideas and sometime unexpected situations happened, and you need to adjust your plans.
What are you all doing to get ready for Christmas (or whichever holiday you may be celebrating at this time of year)? Whatever it is you do, I hope all of you have a wonderful, joyful time, filled with great fun and lots of love this holiday season.

Take time this Christmas season to go
A little way apart

And with the help of God prepare

The house that is your heart. ~~Anon.

Thanksgiving & Hopeful Friday

Today I'm posting my Hopeful Friday hosted by http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/
for Thanksgiving. And I want to wish you all a glorious day of gratitude for all the Blessings our God grant us each day.
Go and visit Cielo and all the participants, their beautiful posts will uplift and inspire you.




Be Thankful!
We can be thankful that the God of all creation extends to us grace, mercy and patience. He provides his grace, which is more than enough for us to make it through any hardship. His mercy is extended, where many times judgment may be warranted. He who loves us exercises patience and compassion, as he watches over our lives. He sees our flaws, weaknesses, struggles and yes, our sin and is still willing to show his goodness and help us in our times of need. He is also there to share all of the wonderful times that life has to offer us, all because of his blessings.



Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you are tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference.
It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
~Author Unknown~

“Holiday Mail Call” For Our Soldiers

Red Cross “Holiday Mail Call” Program 2008 Guidelines
The American Red Cross announce that it will sponsor a national ‚Holiday Mail Call‛ program in 2008 as it did in 2007! Last year the Red Cross reviewed and distributed over 600,000 cards to our wounded service members at hospitals around the country and overseas. This year they want to expand who is reached with the holiday greeting cards to include not only our wounded warriors, but all service members and their families, as well as veterans. Their goal is to reach 1,000,000 persons this year to show our appreciation for their service and wish them well over the holiday season and with your help they will!
Start Date of the Program: Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2008

Mailing Address:
Red Cross Holiday Mail Call
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

The Guidelines below should be followed to enable a quick reviewing process as well as to ensure that cards are not offensive in any way to anyone who might receive one:

1. Please ensure all cards are signed
2. Please send cards as opposed to long letters which delay a quick review process
3. Please do not include e-mail or home addresses on the cards as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships
4. Please do not insert photos, money, religious articles (i.e.-rosary beads, prayer cards, etc), glitter, ‘snow’ or like items in cards as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
Participants are requested not to send more than 25 cards from any one person or 50 cards from any one group.End Date of the Program: All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Phone cards or gift cards will not be accepted with cards. Those wishing to send calling cards or gift cards/certificates should go to:
www.aafes.com, scroll down to ‚AAFES Community Connection‛ and click on ‚Help Our Troops Call Home‛ or ‚Gift Cards/Certificates for Our Troops‛ in order to send such items .

No ‘Care Packages’ will be accepted at this address. Those wishing to send care packages should go to:
www.AmericaSupportsYou.com and click under ‚Home front Groups‛ to find out how to send care packages.

If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.

Thanksgiving Wishes
On this Thanksgiving we owe our troops a tremendous debt of gratitude .Keep them in your thoughts and prayers on Thanksgiving and every day. Say a prayer of thanks, as well, for the families who have an empty spot at the table this Thanksgiving either because their loved one is serving or because they made the ultimate sacrifice .

And to you all an early Thanksgiving wish. I hope you all are able to get together with family. If not, I hope you are invited somewhere so you don't eat alone. Remember your loved ones who aren't around are with you always in spirit.

Pink Saturday

I do hair for a living and believed or not there are people , must of them young that ask us to do their hair pink. Pink hair can be fun and flirty or deep and dramatic, but must of all I think is a little crazy.
Here are some fun pictures of different shades of pink.

...What do you think?

Now go and visit Beverly at How Sweet the Soundfor more fabulous Pink posts.

PINK SATURDAY!

I was inspired by this tabletop that was photographed by Darin Fong at L’auberge Del mar. Go by and check out this boutique hotel, it’s gorgeous!

You can't be girly without this bling bling purse incrusted with crystal rhinestones

Don't you agree pink is HOT? Now go and visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound
for more fabulous Pink posts.

Hopeful Friday

Another Hopeful Friday hosted by http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/
Go and visit Cielo and all the participants, their beautiful posts will uplift and inspire you.

God Answers Our Struggles

You say: "It's impossible." God says: All things are possible.

(Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired." God says: I will give you rest.

(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: "Nobody really loves me." God says: I love you.

(John 3:16,34)

You say: "I can't go on." God says: My grace is sufficient.

(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: "I can't figure things out." God says: I will direct your steps.

(Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: "I can't do it." God says: You can do all things.

(Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able." God says: I am able.

(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it." God says: It will be worth it.

(Romans 8:28)

You say: "I can't forgive myself." God says: I FORGIVE YOU!

(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage." God says: I will supply all your needs.

(Philippians 4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid." God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear.

(II Timothy 1:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated." God says: Cast all your cares on ME.

(I Peter 5:7)

You say: "I don't have enough faith." God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith.

(Romans 12:3)

You say: "I'm not smart enough." God says: I give you wisdom.

(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone." God says: I will never leave you or forsake you.

(Hebrews 13:5)

REMEMBER...The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord, can stand up to anything.

Where there is pain, I pray you will have peace and mercy.
Where there is self-doubting, I pray you will have a renewed confidence in your ability to work through it.
Where there is tiredness, or exhaustion, I pray you will have understanding, patience, and renewed strength.
Where there is fear, I pray you will have love, and courage.

Have a blessed day!

Gotta love those Hats!

I, for one, am certainly a lover of hats. Why? Merely because of several reasons. You can use them to cover up a bad hair day, great for shielding your head from the sun, and here in Florida, our sun really shines. And my favorite use is to decorate with them.

Here is how I decorate with some of my hats.....

So many hats and only one head!

Displayed as a group and they’ll have extra impact. ...

I also love anything to do with hats.

"When you wear a hat, it is like medicine for the soul. The hat is the expression of who you are as a women in every moment! The hat is your dreams of who you can be. It facilitates the different parts of who you are: With the wave of the hat, voila! You are mysterious...no, you are sexy...now proper...now playful.

PINK SATURDAY

Make your involvement in Cancer awareness an event that will not end when October does, so that one day, if not for us then for our children and grandchildren, there will be a cure for this horrible disease.
So, today I'm dedicating my Pink Saturday post to does affected by it, to their families, friends and Doctors for their love and support.





Laura Bush unveiled the White House, which is illuminated by pink lights in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month as seen from the North Lawn in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2008.

Please remember to get those checkups, mammograms, ultra-sounds and pelvic exam yearly. You are NEVER too young to be checked.

Celebrate the courage of every breast cancer survivor and supporter. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Now for more fabulous Pink posts...visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound

'Awwwww' for the day!!!

Here's your 'Awwwww' for the day!!!

This has to be the 'photo of the Year'

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!