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18 February 2021

Mid February and We are Still Loving Here!

 Good morning, and Happy Thursday! I'm so glad you are here.  I pray you are all safe and warm and not in one of the blizzard areas that have lost power! I can't imagine! Please stay safe and healthy and, God willing, warm. I hope you enjoy all of the inspiration you find at the party. We have the best bloggers and they are all so creative. I truly hope you like the features!

From Chas' Crazy Creations, look at this beautiful Thrift Store Heart Table Makeover. Click on over and see the wonderful redo!

28 January 2021

Inspiring Women!

Good morning, friends, and happy last week of January. Can you believe that? One month has already gone by of the new year. We are having a wonderful rainstorm here in Northern California! And I do mean wonderful! No doubt you’ve heard of the fires we’ve had the last several years, and this is a very welcome sight for most Californians, myself included. I am a true lover of fall and winter, with all their cool days, changing leaves, and the beautiful sound of rain and thunder. So it’s especially exciting for me. 

I am always so impressed and inspired by all the beautiful work you guys bring every week to this party. You make me feel lazy! LOL, I am still baking, cooking, and decorating, however, I haven’t been able to find the time to do the pictures necessary to write a post. I will get something up here soon. I promise.
 Meanwhile, let’s look at all the wonderful inspiration you brought to the party last week!

21 January 2021

A New Day & This Week's TFT Party

Well, it is definitely a new day, a new era, even possibly. Regardless of where you stand, one chapter has ended and a new one has just begun and suddenly numerous quotes are popping into my view and speaking to my heart. So, I am CHOOSING to embrace them. It is definitely a choice that one must decide to make. 

"KINDNESS IS RADICAL. Where there is kindness


there is goodness. It is brave and daring, fearless and courageous." On this day,  after inauguration day, I thought this would be a good reminder today. (The last line is from my sister.)

14 January 2021

Finding Some Peace & Inspiration When It's Not Easy

 Good morning, friends. I would love to be all light and fuzzy this morning, but alas, I cannot. Our country is going through so much divisiveness and so many struggles, not just with COVID and the pandemic rules, but with friends and family members with lost jobs, economic struggles for those that, thankfully, prior to this, have not had to experience a grocery line or wait and pray that they can get a food box. Then, there's what's going on in Washington... And, even though, I will not and do not want anyone to get political, here, it is a sad week... month... for American democracy. My prayers go out to all those living in fear when they go to work. I'm praying for our leaders and those in power to make good choices for the greater good of all Americans, And, while, possibly, we might disagree on what that may be, I think we can all agree on peace and kindness. That being said and acknowledged at this specific time in history, I will get on with the party and thank you all for being here and we will put out our positivity, by enabling others to make their corners of the world a little more beautiful, a little more tasty, and possibly even a little more enriched.

So, if you are cold and down and maybe a little overwhelmed pop over to Comfort Spring Station and print out one of Carol's adorable Valentine Gnomes! Carol shared her post"Top Posts of 2020" but I, honestly, could not see past this sweetheart. 

16 January 2020

I'mmmm Back! Medicated..But Back

Hi friends, I'm so sorry about last week. I never did get back to the party. I apologize, but, like I said, sometimes, life just takes over. Being a nurse and someone who's already living with pain, you write a lot of things off about your body, until you just can't anymore. :(
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Pam from Everyday Living's Top Monday Morning Blooms just makes me smile!

14 November 2019

A Little Peek At This Christmas' Future DIY's! (and, this week's TFT party!)

I think this is a super fun time of year to start planning your Christmas Home! Especially with Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas (yes, I am an addict!) providing tons of Inspiration. Not to mention, that I am doing the Christmas decorations for my church, which are going to be off the charts gorgeous! Still SO DIY! What's not to love?! I wish I was as far ahead of many of last week's bloggers, who provided even more inspiration with their, already done posts of all things wonderfully beautiful and DIY for Christmas. Hae a look!
Love CoCo from The Crowned Goat's  Christmas on the Front Porch. Missing my old front porch! Definitely, a "must-have" next place I live!

31 October 2019

Fall Favorites (TFT Party)

Good morning, my friends. I'm going to have to keep it short and sweet today, I'm not sure if my power will stay on very long. I want to thank all of you, who left comments of support and added your prayers to mine last week, as we, here in Northern California navigated life with nearby fires and rolling power outages. I'm sorry I haven't had the time to respond to all your kind comments, but I did get to read them and am very grateful.

Yesterday evening, finally, brought some very welcome news...
🍂🍁🧡💛🧡🍁🍂
"The wind event proved to be much less than they thought. Our amazing firefighters kept the fire at bay and the increase was minimal. We are at 76,825 acres and 45% containment which is AMAZING!! 
Forever grateful for all your prayers and the hard work done to keep us safe and the damage minimal!"

With sincerest Gratitude, I'm sharing some faves from last week, sorry my part is not more complete this week, next week will be better! 
Happy Halloween!
Your Features!

24 October 2019

DIY Halloween Decor (Even if Your Not A Halloween Fan) TFT Party

Welcome!!Welcome! Welcome, to TFT blog link party. Aka Thursday Favorite Things blog hop link party for blog writers and blog readers! I hope you have all been enjoying the change of season. Unfortunately we are back in the 90's and are on high alert for the fires burning right now in Northern California. Sigh... Eerily similar to the major fires we had two years ago.  Prayers please friends.
I must admit, I am not a huge fan of Halloween, but even I can truly appreciate the following!
Jenna at The red Painted Apron's Season of the Witch Tablescape is just too sweet not to feature!

17 October 2019

All Things Autumn & This Week's Thursday Favorite Thing Party

Good morning, friends. Well, it's finally happened...Autumn has arrived. Yes, even here in Northern California and I couldn't be happier. Even with all the fire scares, the power shutoffs, stocking the house for emergencies, I am abundantly grateful for cool, crisp air, fog that brings back that wonderful morning mist and humidity levels that so help all our firefighters... Grateful.  Happy to be baking, cooking soups and stews and all the wonderful things that come with this glorious Season. I've even needed my coat a couple of times. Simply blissful.
Here's a look at some of the Linkups that caught my eye from last week's party! If you missed it, check it out now, here.
Linda @ It All started With Paint's No Carve Jeweled Pumpkins – Glam Pumpkin Craft Idea

10 October 2019

From the Northern California PG&E Power Shut Off!... We Still Party with the TFT Gang

Hello Friends, I am going to have to keep it short and simple before my power gets shut off! Yes, I'm in that Northern California area where the power company is shutting power our off to preemptively prevent wildfires. Don't ask me..I just live here. You all certainly brought your A-game last week! please enjoy my features from last week's party and visit each other! I'm going to pop off while I still have power and a little bit of time to try and manage some of my house.
Here are your Features! 
Debra@Common Ground Window Box Centerpiece for Fall

03 October 2019

Happy October! TFT's Early Autumn Party

Good morning friends! I am so glad you are here for the party!!
Finally, some wonderful cooler fall weather to report and I have been baking up a storm! 
Welcome to the Thursday Favorite Things party!
 I, and our wonderful co-hostesses, could not be more thrilled to have you here to kick the Party off for this week!!  Thank you to all of you who come join us here each week with your wonderful Crafts, Recipes and DIY incredible creations! 
If you are new to the Party, Welcome! I'm so very glad you are here!
Here are some of my favorites from last weeks party. If you missed it click here to see all the wonderful offerings.
Linda from Crafts a la Mode's Pumpkin Cheesecake CAKE! What a yummy way to start the Season!

26 September 2019

It's Pumpkin Time! (Every Kind You Can Imagine) TFT Party

Good morning, friends! Well, it happened!  Fall arrived 3 days ago and, we, here in Northern California have had 3 days over 100 degrees.  Heavy sigh... There are days I really don't know why I live where I do. Anyway, today is supposed to be the beginning of a cool down and let me just tell you I am praying that it is!
  Rustic French Fall Decor

19 September 2019

Happy Fall & Thursday Favorite Things 8th Anniversary!

Good morning friends and Happy Fall! I get to finally say that to you all because by the time we meet again it will be my favorite Season! Yay! Please forgive me, for being a few minutes late this morning, So much to see and do! I’m so glad you are here joining us for this, Thursday Favorite Things, 8th Anniversary!
So let’s see what you’ve been up to!

Welcome to TFT aka ( also known as, The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Link Party!) A party
for Blog Writers & Blog Readers. Start sharing your blog links on Thursday's at 7 am (MST) continue until Saturday at midnight (MST). Please read the rules before participating, it will be a much more satisfying party. 

12 September 2019

Autumn/Fall DIYs to Help You Welcome the My Favorite Season!

Good morning! This has been what I've been doing. ) it's a serious thing for me! There isn't a day that goes by now when I'm not looking at the Fall Countdown! It was a very pleasant high 80's for a few days, but unfortunately mother nature took a turn on me and has been hitting us with mid '90s!!! No thank you.  I need sweater weather! I want to wear my flannel pajamas and feel so cold I need to pout my robe and socks on too!! I want o cook and bake and be grateful that I have warmed up the house with the oven. I think I live in the wrong part of our country! LOL  That's the kind of gal I am!
So, TODAY,  ONLY 10 more days! Squeals with excitement! 

Alright, let's get down to business, now.
Welcome to TFT aka ( also known as, The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Link Party!) A party

05 September 2019

Fall Transitions at This Week's TFT Party

Hey friends, so glad you are me this beautiful Thursday morning.  Well, you all know I'm a huge fan of Fall/Autumn. I simply CAN NOT wait! So, imagine my delight when I read all of your wonderful posts transitioning from Summer to Fall.  Loved every minute of it. I have been pinning plenty, so I hope you are following my TFT Pinterest Board. I was lucky enough to get my paint brushes out yesterday and started working on a new project that I will be sharing with you soon. But, for now, let's take a look at the features from last week's party!

Welcome to TFT aka ( also known as, The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Link Party!) A party for Blog Writers & Blog Readers. Start sharing your blog links on Thursday's at 7 am (MST) continue until Saturday at midnight (MST). Please read the rules before participating, it will be a much more satisfying party. 

I just Love these Pink Flowers and White Pumpkins Fresh Fall Tablescape from Mantel and Table. Very different for this time of year, but stunning just the same.

29 August 2019

Happy Labor Day Weekend & Fall Favorites (TFT party)

Hello friends, as usual at this time of year I am enamored by all things that celebrate upcoming Season, that I love so dearly. Before I get onto this week's features, I'd loke to wish you all a safe and peaceful Labor Day weekend. May your time with your friends and family bless you richly. 
I Love all of this week's features! Starting with:
Jenn from Clean and Scentsible's Farmhouse Style Free Printables

22 August 2019

Anxiously Awaiting Fall ~ Autumn Inspirations (TFT Party)

Too hot to be at the computer much these days, friends. I am so anxiously awaiting my favorite Season. I was so pleased to see I am not alone in this, as evidenced by your Fall inspired link ups!  Thank you for that! Here are this week's features! 
Jenna from Rain on a Tin Roof's Five Free Fall Mums Watercolor Printables are adorable and so inviting.

15 August 2019

What I'm Loving in August ~ (TFT Party)

Hi friends! I sure hope you all are finding some way to stay cool, I'm doing my best but it sure isn't easy with these triple-digit days. Thank you all so much for your very kind comments last week. As they say, life does go on.  I just finished baking 15 dozen breakfast cookies for a function at my church, and to be honest with you, I'm quite okay not to bake for a little while now... In all honesty, I was thrilled and honored to get to contribute, I certainly am grateful though, that I baked them before the heatwave hit!  No special theme this week in the features, I just went through and grabbed the first ones that caught my eye. Not my usual, but really kind of fun! It truly is so difficult to limit the features with so much talent from you all.  So, without further delay, here are the ones I'm loving this week!
Upcycled Bird Feeder from Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
I pinned many more to my Thursday Favorite Things Party Board! Be sure to check it out!

25 July 2019

Celebrating the Beauty of Summer (This week's TFT)

Hello dear friends. Welcome to this week's Thursday Favorite Thing party! Thankfully, I am back in the pink and able to be more present this week. I hope you'll forgive me the absence of features last week. That was a first for me, but couldn't be helped.
I'm doing everything I can to survive the heat. How about you? I am such a Fall/Winter person, this is my personal worst season like, but I do love all the beauty and Summer traditions that come with this (too hot) season.
Sounds like a perfect segway to your beautiful Features, doesn't it?
Kimberly at The Lou Lou Girls is speaking my language with her No Churn Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Add to it that it is 97F outside as I write this! No A/C! I could use a sheet pan of these today, Kimberly! Thank you! 

Jennifer at Celebrating Everyday Life shared this beautiful setting with us in her How to Host an Easy & Beautiful Patriotic Party post.

Penny from Penny's Vintage Home shared her daughter absolutely gorgeous Farmhouse Table & 12 Chairs for $200 I'm in Love! This is the table of my dreams and they built it right in the house! What's not to love?!
Pam from Everyday Living Sweet Peaches & Summer Flowers: Monday Morning Blooms
Paula at Sweet Pea made these DIY Footstool while up at the lake. Aren't they wonderful? I love her Adirondack chairs too! What a beautiful spot to enjoy your morning coffee!
Sandra from Dinner at Eight's Hot Summer Colors for Brunch are just beautiful! As a matter of fact, her whole table is gorgeous! 
I just couldn't pass up Michele from The Scrap Shoppe Blog's Individual Blackberry Cobblers Double yum! She really has the cobbler recipe down. I'm going to make them with all the fresh blueberries I have in my house. Shh.
That's it for me this week, but remember to check all my cohost sites out, as we pick our own and often very different features!

Thank you all so much for sharing all of your incredibly talented posts and creations! I just LOVE seeing so much beauty in one place.
Wonderful weekend wishes to you all.
Many Blessings,
This is us!


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11 July 2019

My Summer Favorite Things ~ (This Week's TFT)

Hello, friends.  I'm so glad you are here. Thank you for your visit.
 I'm trying to get caught up again this week after last week's holiday and festivities.  There always seems so much to do and so little time to do it in.  But, I'm just going to keep taking it one day at a time. (I don't really have a choice) :)  How was your holiday weekend?  I hope you enjoyed some quality time with family and friends and had a chance to celebrate in whatever way makes you happy.
How creative you all have been!  I just love looking through all your link ups!
Here are some of my Summer Favorites from last week's party.

Ahna from Hammers N Hugs shared her new mantel and some wonderful images and ideas with us on just How to Decorate with Fireplace Mantels. All are gorgeous!