Finding the beauty in each day ~

Sometimes our "real" days aren't really blog-worthy...

they are those days where you vacuum, do laundry,

feel a little under-the-weather but trudge on.

Because you love your family and have a things

you want to accomplish for that day.

But truthfully, these simple things are not something you'd

really want to share to inspire others on your blog!

So I dig around in my archives,

to find images I've shared in the past

that maybe you missed?

Here are a few, click to enlarge any and all to save

for your own personal use ~

I just love roses if you can't tell!!

I love blogging though, I can't help myself ~

You all are my inspiration, thank you so much for that!!!

Happy Thursday sweet friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

On my mind ~

First, I have to share the most beautiful image with you...

I love it so much!!!

I purchased it framed but took it out of the frame

just so I could scan it to share with you ~

I've been wanting to make an art doll.

As I sew lavender sachets...that are selling so wonderfully,

in the back of my mind I have a precious doll I want to create...

The other day I finally sketched her out

so I thought I would share her with you ~

she would be made of paper clay and I would so love

creating her sweet, simple clothes:

We'll see how long this takes to come to fruition but

just so you know...

she's on my mind!!!

Wishing you a very happy Tuesday precious friends ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

Let's go junkin', shall we???

First, my sweet friends...I just have to tell you something.

As I went to create this post I noticed that I have posted

2100 POSTS!!!!!

GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!!!

I guess this one is 2101...

pretty neat, huh?

My land, I've been blogging a long time.

Anyway. I found some precious photographs and images Friday when I went junkin'

that I purchased just to share with you!

I've scanned them in....just click a few times to make sure

they are as large as possible and save them to your computer :)

My sweet friend Debby and I went to Griffin, GA and had a fun day exploring the town!

Our first stop was Gigi's Antique Griffin...

I took a few photos to share with you ~

I've had space in this antique mall before and have

always loved it!!!

I found some sweet little goodies at Antique Griffin...I always, always do!

Our next stop was a brand, spankin' new shop The Chicken House!

They are located at 324 E. Broad St., Suite 211 in Griffin....

They are a coffee shop...gift goodness shop...

treasure shop...tea shop...and so much more.

The owners have totally transformed this old warehouse space into

an absolute dream ~ you've got to pay them a visit!!!

I wish them so much success ~

And in the very same building was another so, so new shop,

47th Ave. Antique Boutique

I so love their taste,

their displays and just the general atmosphere.

Well, just take a look at the pics below:

See the wonderful old paper cutter thingee below...

I drooled over that piece big time!!

The paint patina...and I've always wanted one in the studio ~

Oh well, maybe next time :)

We visited about three or four more shops that I just loved and

had the most fun together!!!

Tomorrow, I'll be sure to share my sweet finds with you ~

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and wish you a great week ahead!!!

Happy Monday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

Making a bit of progress!!!!

I'm still not finished but making great progress!!

I'm loving the look of fresh fallen snow and the glitter

adds such a beautiful, sparkly quality.

But I'm getting tired of the process as I'm painting the tops of each. and. every. limb!!!!

Oh well....the rewards will be beautiful I am sure, I can see it in my mind's eye...

I found tons more tags that I'd made to share with you too!!!

Here they are...a few tags, a few images:

(Click a few times so you can save the largest size)

I can't remember where I acquired these from....

Or these....

Today is my precious husband's birthday!!!!

He is my friend, my strength, the amazing father of our five sons

and my cherished soul mate....

I am so very thankful he chose me!!!

Happy Birthday sweet man ~

Wishing you a most wonderful Thursday dear friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn