Thursday, February 12, 2009

I'm Back....Again!

Trying to get back into the swing .... of blogging again after a two week hiatus
(I know, I know...you all have missed me!) I had to refresh myself this morning on
"HOW TO BLOG".... Yep...I had even forgot how to put my photos in files!
So this has taken me pretty much all morning to do this post.
(Shhh...don't tell Mr. Hero. I'm supposed to be cleaning house!)
Reading blogs comes so much easier to me than writing blogs.....I just don't understand it.

Well......that's where I been.
READING BLOGS!
And not just any blogs
but blogs like this amazing one!


Yes, it's sad to say I've become obsessed
with all things wedding!
With the kids' wedding coming up December 12 ( just around the corner) I've been skimming blogs and websites for information and ideas to help The Bride. And you would not believe the amazing information that is out there....The blogs....the pictures...the fantastic creative ideas! I know I'm just going to have to share some of them with you....we just might start having
Wedding Wenesdays
for the style obsessed mother of the groom!
Just go check out Style Me Pretty.
You'll see.

This blog is going to be a little long today....
lots of business to take care of....
but stick with me there's alittle surprise coming!



First things first......



A New Award!


My sweet friend Theresa Cano of Garden Antqs Vintage graced me with this award 2 weeks ago.
(Sorry Theresa it's taken me so long to get to it!)
Theresa is well kown among the
Antique/Vintage/Creative/Rusty/Chippy/Peely Paint/ Crowd.
And has an amazing blog full of photos from her travels to
some of the best shops and shows in this part of the country.
She ROCKS!
The award is for bloggers who show
"great attitude and gratitude"
Thank you so much Theresa for thinking of me...
I am deeply honored and full of gratitude!
The RULES for this award are...
1. Put the logo on your blog.
2. Nominate 8 other bloggers who show great attitude and gratitude.
3. Link them to your post.
4. Let them know by a comment on their blog.
5. Share the love by linking back to this post and the person who gave the award.
Since I have started this blog I have had nothing but amazing comments from each and every one of you. Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU! Encouraging and loving comments that ROCK my socks everytime I check my blog.
Everyone of you show "great attitude and gratitude".
SOOOOO........
I'm nominating any and all of you who have left me a comment!!!!
Please put this award on your blog and continue encouraging and lifting people up each and every day cause you don't know how your one little comment might just make someone's day!
You go girls.....You all ROCK!




And now for the beach report .......

We're still there!!!!!
We're sticking with the plan!!!!!
It's working!
It's coming off slow but it's coming off!
WooHoo!






But today you HAVE to check out this blog!

TALKING TRASH

Magazine courtesy of The Veranda

Deb is having a P-A-R-T-Y to celebrate her 100th post!
Go by and leave her a comment to get in on the action!
Oh and read her rockin blog...it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face!


And after you've done that....go over to see my
FABULOUS FRIEND
Crystal at Sparkled*Life.


Here we are at the first Chik Nite.
Isn't she cute!

She is ....one ROCKIN girlfriend
....awesome mother to the two cutest kids
....wife to one talented worship leader
....an amazing woman of God
....always the encourager
.....writes the cutest blog
....and can knock your socks off with her preaching!
AMEN!!!

She is having a fantastic give-a way!
You won't want to miss the chance to win this life-changing book.....
She blogged about it here.
But don't just read this post...read them all...she's amazing!
(and she's only 25!)
I been saying when I grow up I want to be like Crystal!
Leave her a comment before Feb. 16 and the book could be yours!





And now for my little surprise..........








I want in on the fun!!!!
So I'm doing a Give-A-Way too!!
I just finished reading Destined To Reign by Joseph Prince
LOVED IT! LOVED IT!
I've ordered several copies...in fact
all my kids are getting one
and I want you to have a chance to read it too.
I believe it will revolutionalize the way you look at GRACE.
IT'S RADICAL GRACE BABY!
And it will change your life!
"The secret to reigning in life lies with receiving
everything that Jesus has accomplished for us on the cross."
Joseph Prince
My people perish for lack of knowledge.
OR
You don't know what you don't know.
And it doesn't matter if you are
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddest, Hindu, Wicca,
Other or Atheist....
I want you to know what I now know!

So I'm going to give a copy away also!
Here's what you do.......
Leave me a comment and tell me what change you need in your life.
(your name will go into the hat)
Then go to Crystal's and leave her a comment and come back and tell me.
(your name will go into the hat again)
And if you blog about this "give-a-way"...tell me.
(your name will go into the hat again)
Leave me a comment everyday or twice a day or 3 times....
(you name will go into the hat for every comment you leave!)
.....and there will be several other goodies in the box for the winner!
Drawing on Monday night at midnight!
February 16
Let the comments begin!!!!
WooHoo it's good to be back!

Blessings from my Delighted Heart to yours!
Patti



Thursday, January 29, 2009

Aruba...Jamaica....

Just wanted to show.....
you where we've been for almost 2 weeks........

THE BEACH!

Well, I really wish it was that beach......
but we've really been at this beach......

Yeah...
Mr. Hero and I started on this about 2 weeks ago.
Soooo...
We'll look like we belong here
this summer !
Yes.......
We've decided to get healthy!
(Translate: Lose pounds and inches!)
With the grandbaby due in May
and a wedding in December...
we want to be able to keep up with the kids.
(Translate: Look good in wedding pictures!)
So South Beach ....we're living it!
I cook it...He eats it!
Now his suggestion was ......
we eat in our bathing suits.
Now that would keep us focused!
but I told him it
is a little chilly this week here!
(Translate: No Way!)
I think we start the "E" word next week....
(And I guarantee you I will not be in my bathing suit!)
Anyone care to join us on the beach?
Ya'll are invited!

Aruba, Jamaica...ooh I want to take ya...
Bermuda, Bahama, Come on pretty mama...
Key Largo, Montego, baby why don't we go?
Down to Kokomo.......

Hope ya'll are having a great week and keeping warm!

From my soon to be healthy

(translate: Skinny!)

delighted heart to yours!

Patti


Monday, January 26, 2009

A Few More....From The Palace

Thought I'd post... a few more pictures that I took at the Junk Palace on Saturday. This beautiful lantern was hanging over the table in the middle of the arbor. (See larger photo in previous post.) That's a plate and hanging crystals on the inside of the lantern! Too cute!

Here's a little shot..... of the garden area.
Look closely...There's a live fish in the bowl! Really!
(The bowl was sitting on an iron plant stand!)

Too pretty for words!


Another great display in an old suitcase!
Cool pom-pom fringe!
Vintage paper wedding bells!
(Should have got some of those!)
(OK another road trip!)



And this was one of my favorite pieces used for display!
(And if you know me you will know why!)
It's an old dental cabinet filled with great jewelry!
(New jewelry...great prices!)
Again.....
Congratulations
goes out to
The Amazing Lillie
at the
Junk Palace
Beautiful Job!
Best Wishes!
Hope y'all have a great week!

Blessings from my Delighted Heart to Yours!
Patti