Hello 2011

I'm so EXCITED for 2011... So much goodness is in the air.


I finally found my "One Little Word" or rather it found me, in a few different ways. I had several words the last few days that were rolling around but something happened this evening, something good and it made me realize I had found it. Create, It means more to me that what one would normally think the word to mean. "One little word" is a phenomenon that Ali Edwards started and has caught on like a ripple effect, grows bigger and deeper each year.


CREATE


For me it means, yes, create art. Create good paths to follow, create good friendships, new friendships - everlasting friendships, create meals my family won't gag on, create experiences for my clients that will create bonds of everlasting friendships, create meaningful time with my family, create goodness to surround myself in.


So, speaking of creating, I've been creating for CHA, I'm so excited!!! I won't be attending but I'll be there in spirit watching blogs and videos and for photo's to appear on Facebook.


This week has also been busy at the office so I'm trying my very best to manage my time and prioritize so that after I'm done working hard, I can create hard. Speaking of hard... Started back on my exercise routine...YIKES, really... I hadn't really watched what I was eating very well over the holidays...5lbs I gained...ugh! I'd rather get a route canal then exercise but it is what it is... oh and eat better! HA! I won't say goodbye to my coffee but I'll compromise and give up half my chocolate intake...who can create with out chocolate..c'mon!! lol!!


Speaking of creating, I really needed something "new" to spice me up right before the holidays so I brought out Grandma's baubles, took apart some of her old old old Avon jewlery, watched a few you tube video tutorials on how to make these little satin flowers and made myself a little something old "NEW" again!

Yeah, how about that sideways photo??? It's straight on in my computer but here, not so much!! I've tried to fix it, but my blog is stubborn, so I'm not going to sweat it and get all stressed, if YOU just put your left ear to your shoulder, you should see it perfectly!

So, how cute is that? I've gotten SO many compliments on it and I now have a sweet little addiction to making those flowers. Just go to you tube and search for how to make satin flowers or satin flower tutorial, there's so many to watch.


Have a great one! ✿ Cheri

Grandma's Scarf's & baubles

About a year ago I inherited my grandmothers scarf's and baubles. These are the things I remember most when I think of her. This sounds like she has passed, she hasn't - she just wanted to make sure I received what she felt I should have. When I was a small child I was allowed to go into her room and I would spend HOURS playing with her scarf's, her hats, and her jewelery. I loved sitting in the middle of the pile I would create and just try every single item on.

I have stared at these items - my little treasures, packed them up, then only to turn around and unpack them. I just couldn't get myself to store them away to just "Sit". I REALLY needed to somehow USE them. So, this is what I came up with and I wanted to share with you what I've done with them.

I'll admit it was hard to make that first cut but I'm so happy that I did, I LOVE my apron. I did re-string the "pearl" collar, then hand stitched it to the apron. Thank you April for all your tips! The flower has one of her old pin's inserted in the middle. The denim strips are from an old pair of my daughters jeans and the rest are her scarf's all cut up. Every time I put this apron on I have fond memories and I'm so happy that these items are just not sitting in some box going unused.

This is what I did with some of her old buttons:

I hope you are inspired to use the items left to you for something incredible. Have a great weekend! ~Cheri