***Your HELP is Still Needed***

Hi Dear Bloggy Friends!

 

If you or someone you loved lost
everything they owned,

what would you do?

 

There are many still in Great need after

*Super Storm Sandy* hit the New York area.

The story is no longer making
the headlines,
but people are still in great need of the

basics.

 

I have a sweet contact, Indra,
who is in the midst of

of an area that seems to be forgotten. 
She has been working since the storm
 hit to HELP others

right around her that need everything.

I was privileged to send out
some gift cards, but am now
 aware that more is needed.

I could NOT walk away.

 

Will you Help?

 

What can YOU do?

 

1.  Help me get the word out.  Could you
do a post on your blog? Share with friends
you know?

 

2.  You Can Send a Box of Needed items
(see list below).  
 There is no middle man and I trust 
Indra to get items out to those in need.

If you choose to fill a box,
Please, contact me so that I can give

you her address,
I will not print it here due to being

cautious of others who lurk to harm.

Mark your BOX with SANDY.

 

BASIC Necessities

 

blankets

winter coats

boots

gloves/work gloves

towels

foil

plastic wrap

cups/plates/utensils

children's toys

 

3.  If filling a box is something you are not
 able to do, could you donate?

 

I WILL make sure 100% of those funds 
 help send boxes and purchase
 more needed items and gift cards.

Nothing, I mean nothing is going to me

or anyone else.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by today

and reading this!

 

 



In SANDY'S Aftermath ~ How You Can HELP Someone In Their Time of Need



Hi there my sweet friends!

Like many of us, these past few weeks have been

quite emotional and filled with sorrow by

the destruction we have witnessed.

We have seen how a storm can turn an ordinary

city and cripple it to the core.

Have you ever had something happen and KNOW

in your gut that it is divine?

Last week, just before the storm a sweet

lady purchased some items from my etsy shoppe.

I remembered when I saw it, that her address was

in Brooklyn.  Well, little did I know how GOD

would use that in my life today.

I had contacted her because her check had not yet

arrived. I had also mention I knew that *Sandy* was

probably the problem.  Today she graciously

contacted me, and through a series of emails

back and forth, she shared that she was

very close the the area that over 100 homes had

been destroyed by fire.  She told me that her

sons school had at least 80 who were affected in

some way.  Those neighborhoods consisted of largely

police and firefighters homes. 

It broke my heart and I got an overwhelming impression

that I must do something.  GOD brought back to memory our

sermon of last week.  God wants us to

WAKE up our world to see Jesus.  To be HIS hands and

feet, to be a light that shines into a dark and hurting world.

 No doubt in my mind but he put precious woman and

her family right in my path for that reason.

What am I going to do?

As of now I am not sure where GOD is leading. 

But,

I am getting the word out to those around me and hoped

that my bloggy friends would take the time and

share in this if they can.

Please give to the RED CROSS if you are able as

the clean up and just basic necessities of life are so needed.

Also, Xavier High School , the school where

this lady's son attends, has on

their web page how you can help directly to this area and

also you may donate monies if you are able.

Just click and you will be on this page to get further details.

I am in prayer for leading and direction.

I hope you wont forget those who are still dealing with

the aftermath of this storm and snowstorm they got Wednesday.

Be a LIGHT to your world!

Lorena



Etsy Shoppe Sale Going On ~ Lavenders!

Hello everyone!

Happy Monday to you all!

 

Business first...I am having a 10% off sale

going on in my etsy shop during the month

of November.  If you type in Coupon Code:

RCFNOV2012

you will recieve 10% off your entire order!

I hope you will check out my Shoppe HERE!

 

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Today I thought I  would share some of my latest

offerings that are in many shades of Purples and Lavenders. 

I create in so many fun and happy colors and these

certainly fit that bill.  My mother and 2 sisters are all

fond of this happy color...so in honor of them

today I thought I would share a few items I have

created or painted in these hues!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

I hope you enjoyed your visit!

Come back again and I really do

LOVE to hear from each of you!

 

Blessings,

Lorena



Pink Saturday ~ Fall In Michigan

Hi there everyone!

 

I am joining Beverly over at

How Sweet the Sound

for the weekly

PINK Saturday Post.

 

I must admit, that fall can be beautiful here in

Michigan.  The variations of colors in the trees is

awe inspiring. 

 

In the past few days I have snapped some pictures of what

has been going on all around me in my sub-division.

Thought you all might enjoy seeing how things

may look here.  We are now probably closer to the later

parts of the colors for this season...but they are bright

and vibrant and so amazing to see.

 

 

Here is a peek at how the front of my neighborhood

looks right now.

Below, these are called burning bushes.  They are

a deep green in spring and summer and some turn

bright yellow or red like the ones we have in our front.

These next 2 pictures are in our backyard.

This is our maple and I just love the melon colors

its has right now.

And...I could not resist showing you some MUMs

that hubby I planted this year.  Love the variations

of colors and how they look with our

burning bushes.

 

But...

what would PINK Saturday be without

a hint of pink?

 

I did up a fun mosaic of some PINKs I have

listed in my etsy shoppe.

Enjoy!

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Pink Y'all!

 

Lorena

 



FALL Vingettes ~ Before/After

Hi there Bloggy Friends!

 

Well, today has been quite a lazy day for me.

I love it when I can laze and work at my own pace

and not have to worry about others.  I hope

that does not sound selfish...lol.

 

Anyway, last Friday I finally decided to pull out

some of my Fall Decor.  I was not going to do any but

when I asked my hubby, well, he really likes it

as long as I don't overdo it...moi overdo anything...hmmm.

 

I usually have loads of loose leaves, greens, beaded fruits

and pumpkins that I use throughout.

  And, I honestly did not put everything out this year.

What I really tried to do was place some vingettes around that

mixed well with my other decor.  My family room and

kitchen areas which always look best in fall colors.

 

Wanna see some pictures?  Let's start in the Kitchen then.

 

A few weeks back I found this rooster and Home Goods.

I loved the carmel colors and wanted to create something

around him as he sat on our island.

  Then this week when I was my favorite

shop...Hobby Lobby, I found the last roll of the 6" mesh

that you see all curled around this rooster.  It is deep brown

but has pretty copper running through it.

A perfect compliment to my arrangment, that I can

disassemble when I am ready to decorate for Christmas

(gosh did I just say the *C* word)!

I am giving you a few pictures of how it looks at

different time during the day.

PS...we are finally looking for Granite counter top!

I am so excited as just before my hubs got let go of his job 4 years

ago, we were going to change them out...well then, life happened and

we had to put it off. 

I am also trying to convince him that

we NEED to paint our cabinets.  What would you do?

I would really LOVE to paint them a creamy off white

with a glaze finished...hubbys not so sure.

Would LOVE to hear from your what you might do.

 

Now into the Family Room...or our true Living area.

 

Our fireplace has always been a feature in our home that I love.  It

does get dress quite often with Seasonal decor and it never

ceases to amaze me how much I love each transformation.

Don't you LOVE the glow that light can give a picture?

These next pictues are of around our Family room.

 

The last few vingettes are in my Dining Room and

Welcoming Entry.

 

I usually set my table and change out the chair covers...

just haven't gotten to it yet!

 

Also I mentioned a before and after...

 

Sitting on our coffee table is this large

utility/tool box that I snagged many years ago

at a garage sale for .25c. 

 

Green is NOT my color...so I knew that some day I would

probably paint it.  I finally decided to paint it the heirloom

white that I love and use throughout much of my

painted decor.

 

Someones attempt to sponge painting, but the colors

together in my opinion were awful!

 

Love how well this goes with my red/cream toile and

a sweet arrangment of fruits and corn for fall!

 

Well, thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Happy Fall Y'all!

 

Lorena

 

 

 

 

 



Etsy Cottage Style ~ MARKET Monday

Hello everyone!

Hope you all had a fullfilling and restful weekend.

I am inviting you all to go over to my

Esty Cottage Style Blog

and see all the wonderful participants in our

monthly Market Monday.

It features links to many wonderful artist

who, like me, are busy this time of the

year with our newest goodies to offer

for the fall/winter seasons.

I did a sweet Mosaic using my newest and best

find on the web...fotoflexer.  I love this sight, as it offers

so many fun ways to alter and make pretty your pictures.

Have a great week everyone!

Thanks for stopping by!

and thanks for your comments,

I LOVE to hear from you!

Lorena



Snagged Some Great Goodies Thrifting!

Good Monday Everyone!

 

Can you believe that this is the last Monday in September?

Gosh...what has happened to summer?

 

Today I had to go grocery shopping...ugh.

But...I took a slight detour and ended up in one of

my favorite thrifty places I shop before I made it

to the grocery store.  This thrifting place seems to

have some of the best finds..I think.

I just had to share what I snagged there today with you.

wanna see?

Purty ribbon both for $1.20

 

This sweet all hand crocheted runner...loving the pink

with the lacy edging.....80cents..yes! that is correct!

Then I spied 4 more sweet lil doilies...my weakness,

they ranged between .40-80 cents each.

SUCH a deal!!!

Now, I have shopped at thrift stores since I was a little girl.

And I am never one to pass by a great name brand item,

in the right color and right size,

CHICOS Sweater...$3.80...looks brand new and its

hard to tell but it is the prettiest shade of green

that I love to wear!

My heart just SANG though, when I saw these

red pumps.  I have been looking quite some time for

a low healed pair of RED pumps.  I LOVE red!

These look brand new...no wear on the bottom

and they were the right size...

$7.60...can you believe that?

 

I don't know about you...but there are times that I shop

and really believe that GOD gives me these special little

goodies.  Do I need them?

no...

but I know HE delights in those who delight in Him!

 

What a fun way to start my week.

 

Hope yours is a great one!

 

Be Blessed,

Lorena



Where does the TIME go?

Hi Sweet Friends!

 

Gosh, where DOES the time go?

I realized the past few days that I haven't been on

blogger or even written a new post in quite awhile.

 

In the time since I last posted:

I had a birthday...

My daughter started her Jr Year at college...

Summer is fading into Fall...

My studio is full of glitter dust and newest creations...

God is good and I am learning some very deep things

about who I really am, in HIM!

 

So... how are you all?

 

I will leave you all with a collage of some of the pretties

I have been shabbying up, roses I have been painting

and

what gives me such PEACE!

 

 

Be blessed by friends!

Lorena



Busy as a BEEEEE....

Hi Everyone,

Wow, I cannot believe that more than a week has gone past

and I have not done a post.  Where does the time fly?

Not sure I can even tell you what I have done...

can ya'll relate?

Eye update:  I saw a retinal specialist

on Wednesday and he said my eyes look very healthy...

but I do have a Large floater that he showed me a picture

of...WOW, now I know why I see this thingy floating

all around at odd times and

at have trouble focusing.  I do notice though, that

I am getting more use to it being there...

just like the Dr. said...lol

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For those who are creative, now is our Christmas.

I have been in my studio creating some great Shabby Chic

items for this upcoming holiday seasons.

I certainly hope you will stop by to check out my goodies

in my etsy shoppe.

This darling Snowmay made of plaster was needing

a sweet Shabby Chic look!  I think he turned out darling!

I made *Cone* trees last year and sold all of them...

so

I made some more!

A trio of sweet PINK Hearts!

Last, an Aqua Star that has 100 year old

vintage sheet music and my sweet clay rose.

Those are just a few things I have been working

on...will share more later.

I always love your comments!

Have a great week everyone!

Be Blessed!

Lorena