SHARING my latest Creations...many goodies for Christmas too!

Hi Sweet Friends!

When I can, I have finally been able to fit in a few projects that

I have needed to finish. 
My latest Cluster Rose goodies were amazing

inspirations from friends who are just so amazing to me!

Also, I have finally finished up some projects that

had been calling me from long ago, but I just couldn't

seem to wrap my brain around what I wanted to do.

So without further ado...here's some of my

newest arrival to my etsy store.

My links to my etsy shop

are on the left if you are
interested.

This sweet resin Angel has been awaiting her debut

for many years.  I just love this assemblage with a vintage

felted reindeer and other goodies too!

These are my Rose Cluster Ornies...the ones above

boast a REAL chandy crystals!

These clusters I have ingeniously used an vintage dangle

 earring and the other 3 are Victorian Ornies that just

needed some extra added bling added to them with my roses!

Below I have created a 3 inch Rose that

has an attached vintage Chandy Crystal.

Isn't she so elegant? My latest Victorian Lady Tussie!

Yep, that's a chandy crystal too.

Snow Cones Below are ever so YUMMY!

The left has a white background and the right is pink!

I simply LOVE hearts!

These are a triptic for your wall!

***To my Speical Bloggy friends!

If you LOVE any of my

items and decided to purchase...

LET ME KNOW...

and you will receive 10% OFF

your entire purchase!***

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lorena

~*~ Kitty Kat LOVE ~*~

Hello my sweet friends!

Are you like me? do you have your camera

ready to snap a cute pose or sleeping

position of your doggy or kitties?

Our 2 kitty babies never disappoint and

I know others enjoy so I am going to post

some more cuties for you!

It's a rare occastion that these 2 even are close together,

but they had their eye on something in the

neighbors yard.

If you look really close, right by the birdhouse at

the top...there's a bunny!!

BUNNY WATCH!!!

Our cats are NOT outdoor cats.  We

let them out but watch them VERY closely.

The last time I shared some kitty pix, I showed Tiger straddling our

chair in the office/den.  Well, Chloe thinks the bannister that

divides our Family Room/Kitchen area is her's to straddle!

Both Chloe and Tiger LOVE this Cat perch that is in our Dining Room

 and

will sleep for hours in it.  Tiger sure looks like he's in a deep sleep!

Chloe found the freshly warm and folded clothes and

decided it was her bed! This basket was waiting for

hubs to take back upstairs!

Thanks so much for indulging me!

We so love our kitty babies and they

bring us so much joy!

Go HUG your furry babies for me!

Lorena

Tea Time Tuesday

Hi my sweet Tea Loving Friends!

Oh I have been MIA a couple of weeks from my Tea post but

I assure you all for good reasons!

I will be joining Sandi over at Rose Chintz

Cottage and the others I have listed

on the ~links to the left~ of my tea post.

Be sure to stop by each one and see the

many TEA lovelies out there!

If you scroll 2 posts down you will see an

area that had bothered me and the

wonderful transformation I created by

just adding a desk hutch to this area

to create another display area for my

Tea Treasures.

I decided that I'd go ahead and take closer up pictures for

you. I wanted to share all the wonderful loved treasures that I

DO use.  With many having

such wonderful stories behind them.

Some are gifts from dear family and friends.

Others are simply treasure finds!

But...I LOVE how this has turned out

and

am just so delighted with my new

display area.

I have been tweaking it.  And, I do

think now its ready...for at least today! lol

Enjoy my sweet friends!

Here are closer looks a 2 shelves at a time.  I even

had room on top to display goodies! YES!!

Now, how bout an even closer up look?

Below, next 3 picture are the main shelf display area.

I had to take a closer shot of these darling butter

knifes with stacking teacups! Too Cute huh?!

Here's closer ups of the next shelf.

Do you see my collection of English Bone china

creamer and sugar sets?

Now the next shelf up.

This picture below is the tippy top shelf...

This area was called a butlers pantry by our builder.

But for me they didn't put the type of storage in I could have

used...so my creativity took over 17 years later!

I guess, better late than never doing anything!

I really am so happy with how well this area

turned out!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy TEA Everyone!

Lorena

Pink Saturday ~ 9/11 Remembered~

For today's Pink Saturday I have

decided to do a post on rememberance.

Tuesday, September 11th, 2001.

A day I will NOT forget as long as I live.

Do you remember where you were that day?

I will always remember where I was when I

heard the terrible news of a plane

going into the 1st trade center building.

And the news did not get any better.

I was at my church, beginning our

new Bible Study that always starts in the fall.  When we

finally got more news of what

was going on we stopped and PRAYED.

I could not have been in a better place that day.

Not far from me was my daughters school.

She attended the Christain school our church

had on their property.  Do you remember

that feeling of where are my loved ones?

I do.  I was so thankful that she was a

stones throw away. And if I needed to,

I could check on her safetly.

The days that followed were very eerie to me.

I remmeber hearing planes, but not

jet planes, fighter planes doing their rounds.

Living in the Greater Detroit area we are

near the Canadain border so our area

was heavily guarded this way.

I felt the heartache as I saw those 2 building crumble,

heard of what happened at the pentagon, and

also saw the remains of a plane that was meant

to kill more people.

We

heard stories of those whose bravery was instrumental

in saving lives.  Many who went to help, lost

their lives. And so much more that our

minds could not concieve the evil that has

caused this gapping hurt in our beloved

country.

BUT,

American's rallied!

American's LOVE their country.

American's were NOT going to let evil win!

I am so proud to be an American!

GOD Bless the U.S.A!

Lorena

Please check out our Hostess Beverly

for other PINK Saturday particpants!

A Butler's Pass Through PROBLEM Solved ~ Before and After ~

Hey sweet friends!

What a busy week I have had.  Many emotional

ups and downs too.  Hubby is settling now in his

new job, but the commute isn't much fun for him and
being away for his family.

And...dearest daughter just started her first week of

college.  So many changes for this momma to

wrap her head around, huh.

When that seems to happen, my creative side starts
coming out.  And I began to focus on an area in my

home that has bothered me for years.

My *butlers pantry*.

Which is more like a pass through to the

powder room, dining room and kitchen areas.

When the builder put this in, I thought

GREAT another area for storage! But

now this area that has the mirror above is

such a wasted space.  Why weren't upper cabinets

put in? or at least shelving across for added

storage?

I have asked that question over and over and

have pondered how to fix this.  I am not

too handy with power tools (someday tho)
so it meant using noggin.

It is at times like these that the
creative juices can really begin and

problems are solved in unique ways.

Such is the case today.

I had a *LIGHT BULB* moment!!! Yep, I did!

Daughter and I have also been busy in her room

creating a College Girls Oasis...and guess what

we took off a desk? and guess what was the

perfect size for my pass through?

YES!!!!  This is the bookshelf that was attached

to my girls desk!

I could not contain myself as to how perfectly

this fit into my space.  Now, I did toy with taking he

back off so the mirror would show

through, and I may still do this.

But I was so happy with how well this fit into my

space I wanted to get down to business
and a...PROBLEM SOLVED!

Then the fun began!!!!

I could now pull out more of my *found*

treasure in my home and thrifting jonts.

I was in HEAVEN....ahhhhhhh!

I had so much fun pulling out my linens.

Grabing tea cups, tea pots, plates and goodies

to display.

I still may go remove that back and show the mirror

or even paint the shelf. Time will tell me.

I just LOVE how it turn out!!!

It gave me another

place to showcase those things I love to see.

I am an EYE Candy Girl!

I hope that my problem solving helped inspire

you to THINK outside the box.  Don't

be afraid to use things you have around the house.

Cost of this before/after...$0!!!

The best kind there is!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Lorena

ANNOUNCEMENT ***I have Winner***

Hello my dear sweet friends!

Oh I just want to take this opportunity to thank each of you

who left me Birthday wishes.  It made my day!!!

I meant to get in here yesterday and

announce my winner, but had such a

blessed day with hubby, daughter and dear friends

that I enjoyed it all and never got on my puter. 

 I was spoiled and

am so thankful for loved ones who show me

how much they care.

Now, on to my BIG announcement of the

wonderful giveaway I had.

As you all know, if you read along in my blog,

from Aug 14th - Sept 5th

if you came by and left a comment your

name was entered into my giveaway. 

 You also had so many

other ways to join in the fun.

I was SOOOOOOO overwhelmed by the

new followers and sweet comments and LOVE that you

all shared with me.

Each comment was a treasure to me.

You all Blessed me so much!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My winner is...

BRENDA of

Brushed by an Angel

I have left a link, for you, to her wonderful blog.

I hope you will stop by and visit her

she is an amazing artist!

Thanks again for sharing my Birthday with me.

I love you all!

Pink Saturday! ~ *Last Chance to Enter My Giveaway!*

Welcome My Sweet PINK friends!

Right now things are very busy around my home.

Hubby has started his new job, and will be commuting

now on weekends. 

My daughter and I have had a busy week, tearing

off old wall paper borders and then

a painting session.  Then today, we will

be attending her all day orientation at

her new college.

So...my contribution is a reminder

that today is the last day to enter my giveaway

drawing!
Drawing will be tomorrow September 5th.

Please click the image on my sidebar to see all the

particulars.
Thank you so much sweet

friends for your comments.  I love reading each one!.
 I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful bloggy friends...

just wish I was able to give everyone something!

Oh and I have a  sneak peek to see what I have

been brewing us for christmas...

I have used one of my newest Rose Cluster

creations, attached a vintage Chandy crystal

and then attached a ribbon to hang this by.

And you have an ornie for your

tree or even a knob!

Blessings...

College Girl BedRoom Redo Sneak Peek

Okay sweet friends have ya been missing me at all?

Before I get going I want to make sure to remind everyone that

you can still sign up for my Sweet Giveaway!

If you click my Banner on side bar it will

take you to where you need to go and read more

about all the ways you can have a chance to win.

OR

click HERE.

Now I am reeeeeeeeally tired!

My daughter starts college next week.  And since she has opted

to stay home, instead of  staying in a dorm room,

 we decided a change in decor was in order.

Of course my girl is NOT a girly girl like her momma who

loves flowers and fluffy stuff.

She is all about sports, friends and fun.

So her bright turquoise and oranges walls

speak volumes as to her bright and wonderful

personality.

But, these colors reflect a younger girl and of course

we are now a College girl with a bit more of sophistication

BEFORE

AFTER...

The walls are being painted a creamy white and the furniture

is all going to be painted in black...then a touch of

royal blues.

So there's your sneak peek.  And of course, this

is why I probably won't be back on to post until I

hopefully can get on Sunday and announce

my Giveaway Winner!

We have much to do and painting still

to finish!

Thanks for stopping by.

If you leave a comments it all goes

towards your ability to have more time

 to win!

Blessings