~~~SHABBY COTTAGE CHIC PAINTED ROSES~~~ What's Coming Up Next

~PAINTED PINK ROSES COMING TONIGHT~

Later this evening I'll be uploading the latest of my Painted Pretties to my A Gathering Place website.  I've been a busy girl this week enjoying some quiet time painting pink roses in my studio.  Now that my Mr. AGPMan is back in school I seem to have a lot of that these days.  He's doing great by the way...  But, the pressures of an accelerated program are pressing in.  Lots of study time is needed and not much time for rest.

Your thoughts and prayers are always appreciated!

 ~VINTAGE BABY SHOE PIN CUSHIONS~

I've spent many a hot day this summer base painting product for Christmas decorating and gift giving.  I have to plan far ahead or by mid November I run out of paintable finds!  It will turn chilly and cold before we know it!  Oklahoma has the great distinction of being named the hottest state in our nation during the month of July...at least since temps have been recorded.

 ~SWEET ROSE FRAMES~

My town suffered through a great windstorm a couple of days ago and many homes and business have some serious damage.  But, today we enjoyed the most beautiful soft rain and seeing it fall took my breath away.  Rain...Rain...RAIN!  The earth seemed to drink up the sky's water and truthfully I was overcome as I watched the parched ground take it in.   It's so easy to take nature for granted.  I'll never again look at rain (or 110 degree days) the same again.

Thank you, God, for the reprieve!

~HAND PAINTED ROSE HANGERS~

Anyway...much to be thankful for today.

~LOVE SIGN~

Hope you are having an awesome day!  My Miss K is coming over this evening to spend the weekend with me.  Last one before school starts.  I'm in for an exciting weekend!  She's starting Third Grade!  THIRD GRADE!  Can you believe it?  As much as I love painting, as much as I love sewing, as much as I love cottage decorating, junking, slumming and altered art design work, NOTHING compares to the love I have for my family.

~MISS K...LAST SPRING~

Being a Momma and a Nana will always be my greatest love...the best gifts and blessings from God.

They are my truest passion. 

Love to you...

~COFFEE TEA & CHOCOLATE...~

COFFEE, TEA & CHOCOLATE

(Is there ANYTHING Better?)

In Pink, of COURSE!

For the past several days I've been working in my studio putting the finishing touches on three new card and tag designs for my Shoppe.  I'll be adding them sometime today and hope you'll stop by and check them out when you have time!

 I wish you could see me when I learn how to do something new with my Paint Shop Pro X Program (I'm computer stupid so it's always a big deal!)...  I usually throw my head back and scream out in excitement and disbelief...

"ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME!???  NO WAY!!! I DID IT!
  SCORE!!!"

COFFEE, TEA & CHOCOLATE

Soft Aqua Ground

I've almost sold out of several of the first designs from early Spring and I will be discontinuing a few to make room for fun, new styles.  You all have blessed me so much and received my latest venture with open arms.  Thank you so much....

Now...before I scoot for the day I'd like to share something with you that I read yesterday that came packed with loads of encouragement!

  I don't know about you but I need a good healthy dose of it every single day!  

It's called "Don't Miss God's Answer" and it was written by Max Lucado...

"Just when the womb gets too old for babies, Sarah gets pregnant!

Just when the failure is too great for grace, David is pardoned...

The lesson?  Three words.

Don't Give Up...

Is the road long?  Don't stop.

Is the night black?  Don't quit.

God is watching.  For all you know right at this moment...the check may be in the mail.

The apology may be in the making.

The job contract may be on the desk.

Don't quit.  For if you do you may miss the answer to your prayers."

God is faithful, peeps!  He is!

Blessings for an awesome Thursday!

Love to you~