thank you and a gift

First of all, thank you all for your encouragement on my post on being needed.  You are always ready with a kind word and a little kick in the pants when called for and I so appreciate it. 

I will be gone for a few days to greet a returning loved one and I will be sure and give him your thank you's and warm wishes. 

I thought I would leave you with a few words from two of my favorite authors  and a chance to win a couple of books.

"You will never have control of your life circumstances, but you can relax and trust in My control.  Instead of striving for a predictable safe lifestyle, seek to know Me in greater depth and breadth.  I long to make your life a glorious adventure, but you must stop clinging to old ways.  I am always doing something new within My beloved ones.  Be on the lookout for all that I have prepared for you."  Sarah Young, Jesus Calling

"I speak to God: I don't really want more time; I just want enough time.  Time to breathe deep and time to see real and time to laugh long, time to give You glory and rest deep and sing joy and just enough time in  a day not to feel hounded, pressed, driven, or wild to get it all done--yesterday."  Ann Voskamp, one thousand gifts

Just leave me a comment on this post and I will back to draw a winner on Monday.

xo, Patty

*this contest is now closed.

lucky girl

I am liking this post holiday slower pace.  I have already had my second cup of coffee and am ready to get back to my craft studio move and reorganization.  Last night my sore muscles were questioning why I started the project at all but in the morning light and two coffee buzz, I am feeling recharged and ready to go again.  Before I get started I wanted to share what a lucky girl I am with you. 

In the middle of the Christmas rush I was lucky enough to win these beautiful earrings from the Parisian Bijoux.   I wish you could see the wonderful details and brilliant shine of the pink stones.

I am usually not a lucky contest girl...I never win anything so I was absolutely delighted when I received the good news.  Aren't they pretty?  Cher has a beautiful shop just waiting for you to spend your Christmas cash in.  I am totally smitten with her work and I know you will be, too.

I said I am not a lucky contest girl but I am a blessed with generous friends and family.  This gorgeous antique embroidered handkerchief was in a box of old linens that my sister in law gifted me with.  I'll share more from the box later.

Okay, enough chit chat, I better get my third cup of coffee and get to it...

Happy Monday!