My Vanity (in the making)

I decided to re-purpose my little green writing desk into a vanity, a place for me to put on my makeup in the morning so my husband can get into the bathroom. Ok let's be real, I wanted my own little area that I could get ready for work and play like a girly girl.

I set it up using all sorts of pretties from around the house. The container shaped like a baby scale was a garage sale find.I didn't know what I was going to do with it when I bought it but when I was setting up my vanity area, it worked out perfect for my concealers.

I shared this pretty vanity jar in my last post, I filled it with the loose powder I use for setting my foundation.

 My mother gave me this delicate little tissue holder made out of china. A dear friend of hers gave it to her many many years ago. It's perfect for my little vanity.

I store my large brushes in this Lefton lipstick holder. 

More brushes fit nicely in this oil & vinegar caddy.

That's the progress I have made so far. I have big plans in my head for this room but little time is preventing me from getting it all done. I will have more to share as time goes by.

Thank you for stopping by.

Smiles,

Debbie

New Treasures and More Love

My sweetheart took me out of town over the weekend to Temecula (our favorite getaway place) and of course we browsed all the antique shops.

I adore this sweet tray, the flowers are so romantic and shabby chic.

This pretty crystal powder jar will hold my foundation setting powder so perfectly.

We hit the Salvation Army and I picked up this little frame for .50 cents

I cut out a little piece of fabric and placed it in my little blingy frame.

Love it!

Put some Valentine Love on my little green shelf

 This grey silverware caddy was screamin out for me (ok, ok  I was screaming out for it, lets be real)

I couldn't resist these french butter pads. There were only 2 of them and I was delighted to add them to my little collection.

L O V E my guy, L O V E my kids,
L O V E my life.

 

Smiles, Sunshine & L O V E

Debbie

A Day To Celebrate Love

I have always adored Valentines Day. 

As a kid I would anticipate with great delight the trip to the dime store with my mom and she would let us kids pick  out a package of Valentines for our classmates. I would hand write each one of them and place pretty stickers all over the envelopes. I am still like that to this day, I pick out cards for my close friends and mail them off.....yes by the postal service.

 I am an old fashioned soul you might say.

Put out a little L O V E on my side table in the dining room.

Even though my little angel is my April birthday angel, she is just so cute and pink and Valentine-ish.

Would you agree?

 

 I added a little LOVE to the buffet in my entry way

 My gold cherub from Christmas hangs around during Valentines Day too

I adore cherubs all year long

 

Hope you are enjoying the LOVE in the air......

Happy Valentine's Day dear friends.

Debbie

I would not make it without Jesus

                                                     "Because He Lives"

God sent His Son

They called Him Jesus

He came to love, heal and forgive

He lived and died to buy my pardon

An empty grave is there to prove my Saviour lives

Because He lives I can face tomorrow

Because He lives all fear is gone

Because I know He holds the future

And life is worth the living just because He lives

And then one day

I'll cross that river

I'll fight life's final war with pain

And then as death gives way to victory

I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know he lives

Because He lives I can face tomorrow

Because He lives all fear is gone

Because I know He holds the future

And life is worth the living just because He lives

I have been going through some changes, not all bad bad but changes that are defining me and making me stronger as I grow closer to The Lord. I am blessed to be loved by The King of Kings.

Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such sweet comments.

Smiles,

Debbie

Fabulous Little Fall Finds

The title of this adorable old book sums up exactly how I feel about our home.

 The dining room has always been my favorite room in any and all of the houses I have called home.

I am always looking for things for my kitchen and of course my dining room. 

Thrift Shop stop score!!!!!!

Adorable tea pot basket, I love it!

 Cute little red basket. I will probably shoot some paint on it to liven it up a little

I found these festive pot holders at a little holiday boutique in my neighborhood. 

And while strolling through the Salvation Army, I spied these 3 cuties. Ohhhhhh that bowl just sent me over the top!

It was $7.00 (had to be mis-marked) but thank you very much,

 I will take it!

Hope you all are enjoying the cooler weather and anticipation of the holidays. I sure am.

Smiles,

Debbie

So Thankful To You All

I am so thankful for the kind words and heartfelt sentiments that my Friends and blog visitors bestowed upon me. I shared them with my son and he is very grateful for the prayers and comments.

I am looking forward to getting back to blogging and reconnecting with all of the beautiful bloggers that I affectionately call "friends".

Much Love,

Debbie

Hard To Explain To A Little Boy

My former husband, the father of my son, lost his battle with cancer on Friday.

Your prayers for my son are appreciated beyond words.

With love,

Debbie