We are loved!


Like a box of assorted donuts, we are different!




Celebrate your uniqueness!



Embrace those around you in His love.

Shine brightly, so those lost in the dark can find their way home.

Happy Mother's Day! . . . we are blessed.

Molly's, May Luncheon...How Quaint!

Today marvelous, Molly and friends

had a the 'Quaint Old Homes'

May Luncheon at her house. She has an amazing since of style!

The Queen of Vignettes. Where

is Country Living for heaven sakes? Everything was absolutely adorable! I mean 'eye-popping' wonderful. I couldn't help myself. I dug my little digital camara out of my purse and started snapping pictures. I'm sure some of you are gasping at the thought of such tackiness! Yes, I do know better and don't go blaming it on my Momma! I then I took tacky to the edge of the cliff and jumped off by asking Molly if I could post on my blog about her precious house. I'm pleased to say she said yes! Yeah! Thanks Molly!!! It would be hard to explain how cute everything thing was and how happy we we're to be there. So see for yourself! Then check out her blog at www.molly-mollyb.blogspot.com/ . Just look at these cupcakes! They're bird's nest!

Each one topped by an edible

nest and candy

eggs the perfect shade

of blue. I heard someone say

the nest were made from

shredded wheat and melted

chocolate. Mmmm. Crunchy. Aren't they the cutest?

Even Kay's scrumptious Italian Cream Cake got embellished! Sorry! It's all gone but don't fret. You can call her. She'll be delighted to bake you one anytime! No, I'm not kidding.Here's a closer look just in case you wear glasses and can't see...

Even the plates and napkins matched. Hand stamped paper tags serve as napkin rings. It's all in the presentation, ladies!

Now let me show you some of the house. I love all this white!....and neutrals. BINGO!!! This red and white kitchen vintage kitchen is a happy place. Full of cute!

....and so much sweetness! Seriously, they don't come any sweeter than Anna and Mary.




Everyone had a great time!


















There were a lot of smiling faces. Hi, Jana and Amy! Y'all look so cute!
Now let me show you Molly's studio.

It's a cheery little room right off the kitchen

where she can sew and create to her heart's delight!
...complete with cozy sitting area. Coffee anyone?

A beautiful bedroom with 'head-spinning' charm.

Aqua, black and white!




And recognize the NEST painting? It flew across town and found a new home.

Well, folks! This concludes the tour of Molly's house. Thanks again. If you loved it, make her day a little brighter by telling her so at www.molly-mollyb.blogspot.com/ .....don't be shy.! Leave Comments! We bloggers LOVE them!!! Sad, but so true.

A NEW NEST!

Ever since I named our 1937 Tudor cottage 'The Robin's Nest', I've been collecting, admiring and painting nest's. There is something so sweet and familar about birds building nests,

raising their babies and then all too quickly teaching them to fly away. I get a little teary just thinking about it. Nevertheless, it's been over three years now and I haven't gotten tired of them yet. And believe me when I say I got a lot of them!

I've got real ones! (this was the first one, found in our tree in Pearland)

....and fake ones,


...and favorite ones!

I even have homemade nest's

.....and jar's of blown quail eggs

and other such silliness!

So it will come as no surprise when I tell you that today I finished painting a new nest for my precious friend Molly! This is a robin's nest. It's full of depth and texture, painted on a crackled background.

Which adds a nice little touch but wait, there's more! Some large handpainted letters that spell, you guessed it! NEST! ....and a little bit of Molly's favorite scripture, "His eye is on the sparrow!"

And suddenly with that thought in mind, it occurs to me why I'm so intrigued with nesting birds.

They, along with all of creation are singing of God's love! Every leaf, every cloud, every drop of rain are His little love notes to us. Faithful reminders of His majesty and splendor. All the while drawing us deeper into His fellowship and reconcilliation. Oh, how these discoveries warm my heart and melt my fears!

For if 'His eye is on the sparrow', then I know He watches me.

It's Tulip Time Again!

For the past three years, Beth and Nate, have visited the tulip farms in La Conner,WA. Since I had the honor of joining them on the first year I can tell you it's a site to see! Last week, they made the annual trek and Beth posted the pictures today. For a better look, just click www.bethandcompany.blogspot.com/ .



The first year in '07, Beth captured and adorable photo of Carter walking down a row of tulips. It quickly became a family favorite! A tradition was born. Needless to say last year a similar shot was captured showing a years growth. Consequently another was taken last week to complete the sequel.

This one is my new favorite!

Hay Bales!

Today I painted the fourth in a series of west Texas landscapes. I've really enjoyed this project. I can imagine that many people would not find a lot of beauty in this part of our state. However, I do. And I really like the painting! I'm not sure it's finished. I'll have to look at it a while to decide. Hopefully, this time next week I'll post a photo of all four paintings framed and hanging. Coach has requested that we add a bit of 'rustic' to our decor. So today I added a cowhide under the dining room table and chairs. What you think about this combination? I'm in hopes that the landscapes will bring more of the same!