A Favorite Place of Mine

Especially in the fall...

...just look at those gorgeous colors...

...and the wonderful creatures...

...so many beautiful settings in one place...

...can you guess where this favorite place of mine is?

Yellowstone.

A thought...

...a very random thought...

but it came to me last night...

 Are you an artist?

A creative?

And if so...

Have you ever been asked by another...

Where did you get that supply?

How do you do that?

Could you show me...

help me...

lead me?

And have you put the walls up?

Did it ruffle your feathers?

Did you think, "Oh the nerve"

or

"Figure it out yourself, I did."

 

I have been very guilty of this...

not so much anymore...

but boy when I was first starting out...

it offended me horribly.

So silly...

Well what if by shutting them down...

by not advising...

by not leading...

by not lending a helping hand...

You crush their spirit?

Hurt their feelings?

Stifle their creativity?

What if that person might be the next...

Chan Luu

or

Stella McCartney

or

Kelly Rae Roberts

or

Flora Bowley?

Wouldn't you rather...

inspire...

lift up...

encourage...

support...

lead...

guide?

Think of how thankful you would be

if more people were willing to lend a helping hand?

It truly makes the world a more beautiful place.

 See I told you...

random...

Yes random indeed.

Things I'm Lovin Right Now...

Patchouli Tangerine Ultra Creme from Star Hitched Wagon.

Cetaphil Cleansing Wash followed by Oxy Cleansing Pads,

followed by Clean & Clear Persa-gel, 

followed by Aveno Positively Ageless Lifting and Firming eye cream 

and then finished up with Aveno Positively Ageless Restructuring Treatment Cream.

Macey has the most beautiful skin and use to really struggle with skin issues...

she has tried prescriptions, expensive products 

and she finally found something that work and it is inexpensive!!!

So I have started it and I have to say I am lovin it.

My long grey wrap cardigan from Elan International.

Yogi Teas - Kava Stress Relief is my fav right now 

but really want to try the Lavender Honey - sounds fabulous!

Tomatoes.

The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan.

Project 137

Gorgeous Faux Seaglass Beads by Carolyn Chenault.

Power Sweat Yoga by Sara Ivanhoe.

The music of Miike Snow.

Mochadoodle Fragrance by Scentsy.

FURminator Waterless Deshedding Spray...

makes the pups smell SOOO good!!!

Hello Monday

Hello very last day of summer break!!  :(

Hello massive pile of laundry...

being gone right before school starts 

mean lightening fast laundry skill needed!!!

Hello colds for the whole family.

Nothing like a family full of

sore throats and stuffy noses.

Hello numb fingers and toes...

think I need to go to the chiropractor.

Hello new schedule...

with the kids starting school

I need to figure out

the best schedule for me.

Hello thinking it's time to cut back on sugar???

Looking into I Quit Sugar

Hello cool nights...I am sooo ready for fall!  

And as always a big thank you to Lisa Leonard for such a fun idea! 
How is your Monday looking?

Hello Monday...

Hello last full week of summer break...oh how I am going to miss you!!!

Hello One Year Anniversary with my Fly Tribe

Hello to a take it easy kind of day...

you were much needed after 5 days of being away from home for hockey!  

Hockey???  

Yes hockey!!!

It seems it's never to early for hockey!  :)

Hello Project 137...perfect timing!

Hello my sweet Gregor and your adorable new "hair cut".

Hello to a week with some serious scrappy time!!

Getting sample pages done for Feeling Scrappy's Sketchapalooza 8

Hello to growth and success for Star Hitched Wagon!  

You can now find us at Twisted Hearts on Main Street in Sheridan, Wyoming!

Makes me so happy!

And as always a big thank you to Lisa Leonard for such a fun idea! 
How is your Monday looking?

The Goods

For a little sneak peak at
Star Hitched Wagon Bath and Body

come on over:

The Goods!

The Summer of ME!  What a concept…definitely something that will need my attention.  Thank you Renee Burke for the reminder, for getting me to think about what my summer of ME might look like!  So here’s the thing…so often I don’t make quality time for myself…all too often I wait for someone else to prompt me or give me permission!!!  So I end up feeling jilted and then I make it all about quantity….stealing many hours from my hubby, my kids, and myself by sitting in front of the computer or the TV or checking out.  Sometimes that is really truly what is needed but most of the time it’s just an energy sucker, a creativity killer and a bad mood maker!!!  So silly!  My One Little Word this year is Real…being real…seeing what is real…admitting truths…and the above statement is just that…admitting that I am responsible for ME.  I am the one that can make time for me, who sees my needs and my desires….I am the one who needs to set this plan in motion!    

So what am I doing for ME this summer…oh I have a plan!  Yes I do!  

First and foremost I am going to take care of myself.  I will feed my needs and not wait for approval or a prompt from anyone else.  I need to take care of me so I am at the top of my game and so that I can take healthy good care of my loved ones.  What will that entail…a regular practice of yoga, running, and walking…my mind is so clear during these practices…I really focus on the good and count my blessings.  It also helps me decompress and let go of so much stress.  I am able to really focus on what needs to get done and what I need to let go of.  The more regular the practice, the better I feel.  

I will also be focusing on Star Hitched Wagon…this is all about ME…this is my dream…it’s time to stop holding back for fear of failure…it is time to prove to myself and the world that I can do this!  With each baby step I can feel that bravery and strength within me growing. 

I have also signed up for a wonderful e-course to learn new techniques for my jewelry designs, and I will be taking another one starting in July…how great it is to learn new techniques that will strengthen an already established practice in my life.  New ways to grow without adding too many distractions. 

Anything else?  Oh yes camping…those mountains, the creeks, the wildflowers, the giant trees it does something to the soul…recharges, inspires, calms.

 Oh and a road trip with me at the wheel…with my sweet kiddoes to keep me company….a loose schedule…great music…new sites to be seen.  What a treat it will be.

Anything else on the agenda for my Summer of Me...why yes…yes there is…fresh fruit and veggies, grilled foods, Margaritas and microbrews.  Lots of time with family….cause they make the world go round. And I pray there will also be a little dancing and a lot of laughing…cause life is way too short to leave out laughing and dancing!!

This blog post was originally written for Renee Burke's Summer of Me Series which can be found here:

Hello Monday

Hello hubby sleeping in on a Monday morning...

It's nice to be up for once when you are getting ready for work...

wonder what it would be like to have a schedule like this always.

Hello last Monday of Macey's summer break here at home...

I can't believe how fast this summer has gone by...

I am going to miss you crazy like...

WE are going to miss you crazy like...

ughh...

 Hello sweet pups playing together...

it may be rough...

but at least you two love each other!!

Hello first ever made by me earwires!!!

You make me smile...

Hello time to start thinking about hockey again...

didn't we just finish up?

But really excited to have the boys actively involved in something again.

 

Hello wholesale order for Star Hitched Wagon...

it's happening and I couldn't be more thrilled!

Hello Monday...let's make it a great week!

Enjoy your Monday...

hope it's filled with exciting adventures...

lots of love...

laughter galore...

and maybe some dancing!!!

Sweet (terror) Gregor

Are you Feeling Scrappy??

 

If so I know where you need to go!!!  

Head on over to Feeling Scrappy and sign up for Sketchapalooza 7.  

Twenty beautiful new sketches will be presented over the next 4 weeks for only $25.00. 

Jayne's classes are always terrific.

Love 'em!

I promise you will love them too!

I love sketch classes!  

I love that you can take the sketch, use is exactly as presented and create a beautiful layout. 

Or you can use it as a guide and flip it, reverse it, tweak it and make it something new.

With just one sketch you can come up with so many possibilities.

 So go sign up right now!!

Class starts Monday!

And Jayne is doing an awesome giveaway.

If you register by tonight (Friday June 1st, 2012) you can nominate someone you know

to be entered into a drawing for a free spot in the class!!

How cool is that?

Check out the details HERE!!

Oh and by the way I get the privilege of being one of the designers in this class!!

I created 4 new sketches just for this class!

And lots of fun new layouts using Jayne's, Tracy's and Cyn's sketches!

If you are a digital scrapper PS/PSE layered templates and SBC+ (.page) templates

will be provided with every single sketch.

Awesome!

You are going to love these sketches, I swear!!

I did!

And because no post is really a good post without a photo...

how about a layout?

This was completed for Feeling Scrappy's Sketchapalooza 5 class.

The original sketch was designed by Tracy - who is a designer for Sketchapalooza 7!

How fun is this???

Hope to see you in class on Monday!!  

June 4th, 2012

Hello Monday

Hello blogging it's been a while.

 Hello to life with our sweet new puppy Gregor.

Hello to my last week of training before my first marathon.

Hello to last week (only a day an a half) of school for the boys.

 Hello days spent with Macey - we love having her home.

Hello scrapbooking...getting ready for Feeling Scrappy's class if fun!!

Hello family made Chinese Dinner plans...Egg Rolls, Crab Rangoon, Chicken Fried Rice,
Generals Chicken and Hunan Beef...will let you know how it turns out.

And as always a big thank you to Lisa Leonard for such a fun idea! 
How is your Monday looking?

I Hope you Dance!

Ships in the Night by Mat Kearney

 

Skinny Love by Birdy

Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men

Strawberry Swing by Coldplay

Pretty Face by Soley

I Hope you Dance!

Some Nights by Fun

Stay or Leave by The Dave Matthews Band

Ho Hey by The Lumineers

The Funeral by Band of Horses

Shots ft. Lil Jon by LMFAO (this ones for you Jamie...whatevs)