Check out this video of my Husband singing!

I'm so proud of him and wanted to share his amazing voice with you. It's one of his finest moments I think! He just kills me. Oh, on that note: please forgive the groupy screams at the end. I can't help it. What's a girl to do?

AVON calling!

Good morning!

My 3rd Anniversary with AVON is coming up and I'm feeling the need to celebrate. I love my AVON business and find great pleasure in serving my Avon customers. Every other Tuesday is AVON delivery day and I can't wait to get my hands on all the goodies and wrap them up in pretty bows and ribbons for my Avon friends.

I want to give them the best AVON experience possible and if I can make them smile in the process then my work here is done. LOL. I'm such a girly-girl and I can wrap a ribbon on just about anything so it's pure joy for me.

My business model is "Neiman Marcus service on an Avon budget." I don't think we should have to shop at Neiman Marcus to receive excellent customer service and I want my business to be a gift to my customers. I have a long way to go in being the best I can be but I learn something new every day that makes me better.

To all of my AVON friends out there: I truly appreciate you and look forward to every opportunity I have to serve you with AVON. I know it sounds cliche but I mean every word; It truly is a pleasure to serve you!

My first Applique! What fun!

First, I'm really enjoying my new "Baby" Tote and am thrilled to hear that the Moms-to-be are happy too. My sister requested one as a gift and wanted a sports theme applique for the pocket. I called my good friend, Sherry for advice - as she's an expert - and went for it. I'm very pleased with how it turned out, but more importantly the Mom-to-be who received it is thrilled.

I can't wait to do another one!

Black & White Damask! What's not to love?

I've been meaning to post this gorgeous damask Tote and I'm finally getting it done. I made this at the request of a dear friend and I'm so pleased with how it turned out. It's a New size made especially for her but I'd love to do more. I think it's a really cool Tote and it holds a ton. The finished measurement is: 12h x 18h x 6d. The black and white damask is a classic combo and she wanted it paired with a sort-of lime green. I'd love to have this in the Damask with HOT PINK. Yeah, Baby. Anyway... it was fun trying something new and I just love how it turned out!

Birthday Girls Getaway Weekend!

I was kidnapped for my 50th Birthday! And, I'm not pressin' charges.

My girlfriends kidnapped me for a surprise Birthday getaway weekend in Panama City Florida. Two others of us had birthdays too so we just celebrated all weekend. Long walks on the beach. Bible study, pondering and great conversation. Good food and tons of laughter (these girls crack me up!). SO much fun and I'm eternally grateful and humbled by their generosity in creating this special moment for me. I have to thank my wonderful husband too because he was in on it all and helped them surprise me.

I wanted to share these beautiful women with you this evening 'cause I just think they're awesome. To Kelly, Janice and Trish I publicly say: Thank you for making my 50th Birthday to best birthday ever!!!! I gotta say thank you to Nayeli too because she helped with the surprise and was too funny in the process. She's delightful!!
I love you girls and am honored and humbled to call you "friend."

Here they are!! The birthday getaway girls.

Endings Always Bring New Beginnings!

Today is my last day to be 40-something. Tomorrow is a landmark day in my life. I will be 50 years old! WoW. It's very hard to put into words how that feels.

I'm excited and blessed and honored to be turning 50 tomorrow! I love my life and am incredibly blessed. Last Sunday my pastor taught about being GRATEFUL. I love the timing of this because it finds me at "almost" 50 saying "thank you Lord" for every good and perfect thing you've given me.

I'm grateful for the warm, comfy bed I woke up in and the strength to make that 2.2 mile morning walk with my husband. Sooooo grateful for the delicious cup of coffee that greeted me (from my auto-timed coffee maker) when I walked in the door after said walk, and for the freedom to spend my day working at home.

Today I get to spend a few hours studying the Bible for our Bible Study tonight (I co-teach) which is pure joy to me. I will reach out to my wonderful Avon customers to see where I can help there 'cause it's almost order time! Then I'm gonna sew at least 1 more lovely Bible Tote to hopefully encourage someone to carry their Bible out and about and make the most of every opportunity to read it! Get the Word out!!

I have a wonderful, caring husband and extended family that mean the world to me and friends that I adore and love to spend time with. I could not be more thankful this morning for all of God's rich blessings and I plan to enjoy every minute of this day He has made. I will indeed "rejoice and be glad in it."

I choose today to acknowledge every wrinkle, crinkle and ache as well-earned and thank God that I've been given the time to acquire them. My goal is the woman beautifully described in the Bible in Proverbs 31:

"She is a woman of strength and dignity, and has no fear of old age. When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says. She watches carefully all that goes on through out her household, and is never lazy...Charm can be deceptive and beauty doesn't last, but a woman who fears and reverences God shall be greatly praised..."

A lofty goal for sure, but don't they say "a (wo)man's reach should exceed he(r) grasp?" I think so!!

Here's to 49 years behing me and another 49 to go. Thank you, Lord, for every breath. You're the best!!

Who loves FLEUR DI LIS? I do!!

I'm from Louisiana where it's all about the Fleur di Lis + I just think it's gorgeous in it's own right.

I was inspired to do a clean, classic PBT to showcase this gorgeous Fleur di Lis. Hope you like it. It's available in my Etsy store now.

Have a fabulous weekend.