Honoring the men, women, and families who have given service to our country, should be important to all of us. November 11, 1918 was originally called Armistice Day and was set to celebrate the end of World War I. In 1938 it was passed by legislation as a,”dedication to the cause of world […]
22 January 2014 
Positive Affirmations
January 22, 2014 By 4 Comments
Positive words can mean a lot! Do you talk to yourself? If you don’t, you should! No, I’m not crazy. . . I just understand the power my words and thoughts can have over my life and my creativity. Hello, I’m Kerryanne from Shabby Art Boutique and I use positive affirmations. The […]
14 January 2014 
Finding Creative Inspiration
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I think an inherent trend in all humans is to be creative. Whether at work or at home, we all have a creative thread running through us. Some days we feel it more than others. When you’re not feeling the creativity so much yet desire to do something inspired, what helps you in finding creative […]
20 November 2013 
a handmade holiday
November 20, 2013 By 2 Comments
While I’m not quite ready to pull out the Christmas boxes, I am beginning to think about it. Like my approach to everything else home related, I will keep it simple and classic while spending as little money as possible. Whether it’s for home decor, DIY supplies or […]
30 October 2013 
Holiday Entertaining: How to Set the Table
October 30, 2013 By 2 Comments
A re you the hostess with the mostess? You know the one: calm, cool and collected, with a perfectly decorated home, a magazine worthy tablescape, and a menu that would rival a 5 star restaurant. Well, I’m not her, but I do love entertaining and have managed to learn a little along the […]
2 October 2013 
If you look good, you feel good
October 2, 2013 By 5 Comments
I am participating in a 31 Days challenge for the month of October. The goal is to blog everyday of the month on a particular topic. Because I have so many unfinished projects, I decided to call my 31 Days series “31 Days to Finished”. During this time, I’ll be cooking that recipe […]
25 September 2013 
Organizing the Command Center
September 25, 2013 By 9 Comments
I promised myself that I would finish organizing the command center before school started. I did not. So, last week, determined to make good on my promise, I started pulling everything out of the cabinets that didn’t belong. Great! Now I’m making progress, except that I’m not. Cameras and lights and photos and papers are laying […]
19 August 2013 
Country Sunsets
August 19, 2013 By 4 Comments
Country Sunsets Have you ever taken a walk in the country? Living in West Texas….there are no walks better than the evening walks in the country. We have some of the best sunsets in America. But, even if you don’t live in West Texas…you can enjoy Country Sunsets. Country air just has magical powers. Not […]
7 August 2013 
Hopes and Dreams
August 7, 2013 By 6 Comments
“Would you swim across a pond, knowing there was a snake in it, for $1000?” My husband loves to come up with these little scenarios. No matter how much money, and with complete disregard for the risk, my answer is always, “NO.” I’m just not motivated by money. Almost two years ago, […]
4 July 2013 
An American Tale of Patriotism
July 4, 2013 By 5 Comments
I must admit….Independence Day is my most favorite holidays….and the projects associated with it. The valor of our soldiers is overwhelming to my heart. I’m so sentimental over the Day of our great nation’s freedom. Every year I add at least one new decoration to my ever-growing collection of Red White & Blue accessories. I’m […]
