I'm getting there!

 
Our den is slowly but surely coming along.
I envisioned in my mind how I wanted it to look
and I really think it's getting there!

If you are a minimalist, this look is NOT for you.

I love the collected look.

Shelves filled with sweet treasures to enjoy.

Not tucked away in a drawer or box.

I special ordered two shades for the huge French doors

that are in our den.

I wanted something natural looking so

I went with bamboo!

They arrived today and my dad got busy

installing them.

I'M IN LOVE!!!

They may seem dark but with this blistering,

middle Georgia heat, we needed them.

The look is exactly what I wanted!!!

For those who love bright and white,

this is the polar opposite.

This is not a sponsored post (I wish it was!)

but I found them on Blinds dot com and ordered

2 woven bamboo shades in Hatteras Cocoa.

No cords either! Just lift up or pull down.

It takes a few weeks as them make them to order

but they are certainly worth the wait!!

@blindsdotcom

Here are a few more photos of our small but cozy den.

I'm finally getting things up on the walls!

Yes, I still have more to hang but there's more

empty walls in the house thank goodness!

I'm thankful for the good days.

When my mind is distracted from grief.

I know my sweet mama

sees our improvements and is smiling!!

Thank you always for visiting me,

Hugs and love always,

Dawn

A thankful heart and a few handmade treasures ~

There's something beautiful about waking up to thankfulness.

Yes, some mornings I wake up I'm grouchy...worried...sleepy, etc.

But this morning the absolute wonderful feeling of thankfulness washed over me.

What a true blessing it is!

I'm realizing that THESE are the good ol' days.

That I've been blessed with the most precious family ever.

A dear husband that I'll celebrate our 35th anniversary with

in just a few weeks.

Five sweet sons that make me realize that they are my true gift in this life.

And how blessed are we that they have met

such beautiful people that love them so.

Plus our two precious grandbabies, Clara and Murray ~

growing like little weeds and filling our hearts with love.

Healthy parents and in-laws that I treasure so very much....

How very thankful I am this morning!

Well, really...I am thankful every morning but I just love it when

it's first and foremost in my mind and makes my heart swell.

Speaking of these two angels, they came for a little visit this week ~

Look at Clara's smile!!! She's already lost two bottom teeth but

it seems like such a bigger deal now that she's lost a top tooth!!

Also...can you believe our youngest son Noah

is now a senior in high school?!!

A friend recently took this wonderful photo of him

and I simply can't believe our baby is 18 years old!

He's still my baby in my eyes though ~

And from the studio....

I finally decided that it was time to make a few needle books!!

It's been quite a while since I've made any of these sweeties.

I guess I'd forgotten how much I really enjoy making them!

They are quite simple but embellished with snippets of old lace

and of course, a bit of seam binding.

I've added these to my shop if you'd like to take a peek!

~ Visit my Etsy store HERE ~

Plus I've added a few more other goodies too!!!

~ Visit my Etsy Shop HERE ~

I hope you are doing so, so good...

and that you too have a thankful heart today!!

Thank you always for stopping by to visit me ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

So very blessed ~

I know I am.

Amazingly and abundantly....

and beyond measure!

Sometimes this fact eludes me and I have a big ol' pity party.

Just me thinking, "why don't we have this...

and why don't we have that"...

pfffft!!!

That's just STUFF!

So, what are your blessings???

Think of them now.

Mine are my precious family.

My mama and daddy who are still healthy and loving life...

And my hubby's parents who are the same!!!

They truly are our inspiration.

My mom and dad:

A sweet husband who loves me through all my faults

for over 30 years now ~

Five precious sons that I was gifted with.

I truly feel as each one was such a gift!

They are all amazing men now and I am so, so very proud

of each and every one of them.

And now our cup runneth over ~

We have TWO precious grand babies!!!

How beautiful is THAT?

Our little Clara and Murray and their mama Emily,

Brent's wife. Who, by the way is such an amazing mama

to these babies....she loves them like breath itself.

Also...I have so many dear friends that I've made over the years ~

Some in school...some in college...and through work...

and now through blogging.

Over the years you all have become so dear to me!

Even if we lose contact for awhile I know

that you are always, always my friend.

So today is a day of thanks...

thank you Lord for my precious family and friends.

You all are my gift in this life.

A thankful heart is a happy heart ~

let's all always,

always

count our blessings.

hugs and love,

Dawn

Thankfulness ~

I find myself thinking of you this morning. Thinking how grateful I am for you ~ that you take the time to stop by and visit me ~ offering me your kind words, encouragement, compliments and friendship. You have given me confidence and inspiration . . . and I thank you for that gift.

The beautiful woman is a print that I removed from her frame to scan for you ~ click to enlarge her and then right click to save to your computer.

xxoo, Dawn