Back on the Blog Wagon, 5 Thank Yous, and a Give Away for March

I need to reconnect with so many talented, creative,caring and inspiring bloggers. There are so many of you that have been so kind and have so much to offer that truthfully I am OVERWHELMED. It is hard to visit everyone and let you know that you are appreciated. Sooooooo....I thought I would slowly rebuild my favorite blog list with 5 different blogs per week that have special meaning to me, this way I can "thank you" to those that have "made a difference" on my blogventures.

I have never personally met these wonderful woman but since I often think in pictures I have featured my minds picture for each blog friend.

KayEllen is a great interior designer that has the most creative, lovely photographs. She always take time to say "Hi" and say an encouraging word.

Marilyn is a transplanted FloridaGull she has a special way of putting quotes to her beautiful photos. Her outlook on life is always thought provoking.

Robin from CA is always surprising me with her Miscellaneous Thoughts and Random Things to share. Her sunny outlook on life is contagious .

Kimberly Shaw is a very talented artist that shares my love for teacups. Her paintings are beautiful with a touch of whimsy.

Pam of Pam Warden Art has a open, giving heart with the most hilarious sense of humor. She was one of my very first "blogging friends".



As a "thank you" to you for visiting I am having a MARCH GIVE AWAY a Good Luck Bling Horseshoe all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Please Enjoy Your Weekend!

Kelley

The Birthday That Wasn't A Wedding!

I just celebrated my 50th birthday that wasn't a wedding (?) !

The sunrise the morning of my Birthday

It was a party that I would never imagined "throwing" for myself but as fortune would have it our family had a wedding planned that a very brave "Almost Bride-to-Be" decided to cancel.

One of the centerpieces from the party

All the relatives had plane tickets, hotel reservations and planned their vacations around the "almost wedding". Since all was planned we decided to make a few changes and celebrate my impending birthday instead. I felt very self indulgent and was a bit embarrassed doing such a thing. But I had the blessing and encouragement of the "almost bride" a.k.a our daughter.

The plans included friends and family at a sit down dinner with live entertainment and even photographers. A celebration that few of us would have with the exception of a wedding.


Well....I must admit I am so happy I went through with it. It was a wonderful evening of enjoying family and friends, ages 20-99 years old. We danced the night away while enjoying great food and drink. It was an evening I will never forget, one originally not planned for me but truly it was one of the best gifts I have ever received.



So why am I sharing this while I rarely blog into my personal life? To say... please don't wait for the next wedding to kick off your shoes and have a good time. We should all have reason to celebrate as if it were a wedding. Enjoy and celebrate the family and friends who surround you every day.





Now that all the wedding planning, birthday celebration is finished I return to my everyday life of TEACUPS AND PONIES. I look forward to the new foals due this spring, new projects and catching up on the wonderful world of blogging. Thanks for visiting and as the song says "Dance Like No One Is Watching" which I did and so happy for it.

Kelley

Happy Valentines Day!

Wishing you a Root Tootin Valentines Day!

Enjoy!

Kelley

The Sweet Escape!

Bye, Bye Michigan I am off to Florida to celebrate my Grandfather's 99th Birthday. He has always been a "party boy" and wouldn't miss this chance to throw a party. I have had the pleasure of being one of the "party planners" and am looking forward to the evening. Check back next week to see how things went.

Enjoy Your Weekend!

Kelley

Mellow Out

I was so excited about Valentines Frames phase 2, well not quite the results I envisioned so I poured us a couple of Mellow Teas for you and me.




I have always want to try the "PUSH METHOD" for mosaics, well I did it, NOT happy and won't do it again. But you never know if you don't try.



This one turned out a little better but still lacking the WOW factor so I think I will write a message to a special friend on the front hoping to "jazz" it up a little.






Enjoy Your Tea and See You Soon!

Kelley

Fun Valentines Day Project-Easy too!

One of my very favorite friends has 3 beautiful daughters that I love to "spoil" just a bit with a different Valentines gift every February 14. The fourth beautiful girl is our daughter who has out grown little girl stuff but that doesn't stop me from sending her Valentine goodies. My challenge every year is I want to make something that the girls can't find in the stores that is a little different and the girls will know they are special to me when they look at it time to time.

As always I think what in the world will I do this year???? Well I have started the little "Love Packages" with this little project. It was fun, easy and I am pleased with the results so I thought I would share it with you.

Just a few supplies:

E6000 Glue (jewelry glue)

Toothpicks to apply the glue, a little goes a loooooong way

Magnetic Acrylic Frame

Goodies, Pretties, Gems, Jewelry and little nicks nacks

I used leftover clear glass gems that I made for a past project. ( Let me know if anyone is interested in how to make these)

More leftovers for this one-can't decide if I like to white or black best.

I have been saving this little ballet shoe for a special project for my friend's daughter who is a very talented ballerina.

This is my favorite to be included in my daughters goody package. She has had a little bad luck with her love life so I hope this reminds her sometimes you have to kiss ALOT of frogs before you find that prince.

I am working on a few other goodies, stop by tomorrow to see how they turn out.

Enjoy!

Kelley

The Groundhog Can't Ruin My Day...or 6 weeks

Oh great, the groundhog says "6 more weeks of winter" I can't say I am surprised but a girl can always wish for an early spring. So I continue to bring bits of spring in where I can find it and through my imagination. So I invite you for a little tea and while we look outside the window and see one of my favorite childhood thoughts, "Ponies in flower fields" always made my day a little brighter.
Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/gillesgonthier/2654505538/
Thank you!

Wishing you Ponies in Flower Fields

ENJOY!

Kelley

The Love of Valentines!

Oh my favorite holiday! I think it is in February because everything is soooooooooooo dreary with the exception of Valentines Day. It warms my soul with all the reds and pinks and all the romance. I also love it because gifts are not expected but are given to those we love and care about just to say "you are special".

I would love to share a up of tea with you!

Sending little Valentine Wishes your way.

Stop by everyday this month and I plan to have a little "VALENTINE " TREAT to share with you!

Sending Heartfelt Wishes!

Kelley