Day 7 of Gratitude! Sunshine......

We were blessed with Sunshine here for the most part in Washington State and I was SO thankful! Thankful because my leaky roof finally got checked out! And thankful that the expense will be minimal,,,,at least for the next year, then I'm looking at a new roof! <Ouch>

I've been working on a lot of things for my Trunk Show at Bountiful Home on the 17th, including embellishing a few Antique Postcards! I love these old images!


 I PROMISE to get my Printer/Scanner hooked up to my laptop soon and share these Christmas images with all of YOU! My dear Mary gave me a TON of Vintage/Antique cards and originally I thought to photograph them and share,,then I had one of those middle of the night epiphanies --DUH! Scan them! (Why is it that some of our best ideas and clarity's come in the middle of the night?)

Hope your week is going well! Be safe & Warm! Hugs, Love and a "Sunny Bus"
Shell

Day 6 of Gratitude-Small Business

If you know me at all, you know I'm a fan of small business & Artisans. I LOVE doing business with people that take the time to learn your name, maybe a bit of your "history" or personal needs & quirks!  From my local mechanic Paul, who knows my driving history ( "Shell, your brakes are bad because you don't drive this car enough! Your Mileage is low, but they're rotten") and drops off my car or pics it up, to my friend Barb who does my printing ("Okay, so you needed this yesterday and brought it in today??"), my friends that Ship my packages and offer me a fresh baked cookie- Moi, "You have Lynn's Address is your computer, right?"-and they Do while I munch on my warm cookie, or my friend Todd, at Bountiful Home in Edmonds (Cute little town near Seattle on the Water) who asked me if I wanted to do a Holiday Trunk Show of Christmas Creations and Vintage goodies! Heck Yeah!

(Gorgeous Autumnal Entry to Bountiful Home)

Todd is the perfect example of a Small Business owner who promotes Other small businesses and artists!! And I feel Honored to have a "Bountiful Day" in his lovely Store! I'll be there

 Saturday, October 17th from 10am-5pm,,,,,

Tomorrow I'll pick up Cards/Flyers from my friend Barb, mentioned above and take them to some of my  other Small Business friends to promote the Event! And don't forget, Friday is Joyworks Holiday Open house (Details on my Sidebar) .....

Support Small Business, unless of course you'd rather buy all your Cra*,,,,,stuff at the Box Stores,,,because if you don't support them, that's gonna be your selection!!

Hugs Love and a "Small" but Oh so important "Bus"
Shell

Day 5 of Gratitude,,,Community (Little Pink Houses)

I am SO Blessed to live in such a Great little Town and Community! Full of GREAT neighbors, merchants and community activists. But it took me a while to find them all.................

I have lived here in little Historic Snohomish for over 30 years now. Wow! When I first moved here, I lived in the little back Cottage with a roommate, a dear friend from High School. Eventually I married and we stayed in the little house until my oldest Sean was about 3. I didn't know many folks in town other than a few close neighbors, because I commuted to the Seattle area for years working at Nordstrom. Time at home was precious, but I didn't have much time to get to know people. Soon I had another child and I got to know families at the local pre-school, and then grade schools and on and on. Amazing how your kids open the "Social" gates!

Eventually, I left Nordstrom and an Advertising Exec job and started working at Joyworks. I guess that's when I REALLY started to learn and meet so many amazing people in this area. It has just grown exponentially over the last 15 years or so, and I truly cannot imagine living ANY where else. Snohomish has grown,,,,but we have primarily maintained the Historic, quaint, small town feel. With Garden clubs and an Awesome Historical Society, Small unique Shops, and "Little Pink Houses" to peruse in our Historical District!! I'm blessed to live here!!

You won't find THIS house in the Historical District,,,,,But there are lots of fun REAL homes to see!!

I really had fun making this one! I'm not sure if it's going to end up at Joyworks or Bountiful Home for the Trunk Show I'm doing on the 17th........

I had ONE more of these Vintage Italian Christmas Angels........She needed to go front and Center!!


Hope your Monday has been a good one! I both cleaned up Messes and MADE The them!! I hope you take/took the time to Vote, no matter your persuasions! I'm looking forward to the "VOICE" later tonight,,,,it's been my favorite show this fall!

Hugs, Love and a "Little Pink Bus" today!
Shell

Day 4 of Gratitude,,,,,,My little Cottage

I am SO blessed to have my Cute little Home! I love all it's "Old Bones," History and Character!

(No, not THIS one! But this was fun to Make!) 

Nor am I the Vintage "Angel" dancing out front.......

My house looks a BIT more like this....................

This depiction by artist Patty Simpson Ward......although at the moment there are a Lot more leaves scattered about........

But I love my little Bungalow and my little Cottage in the Back! I used to want a Big old house,,,,but this has just been perfect for me all these years! I am Very Grateful!!

Happy Sunday, turned your Clock back Day!! Hugs, Love and a "Homey Bus" on the Cheek!!
Shell

Day 3 of Gratitude-Joyworks, my JOY, my Job

(Cute Sweater Candle "Cozies" by the Talented Jana at Joyworks)

I am grateful that I work at the Best Place on Earth!  Right here in little Snohomish, Wa. Well, that is if  you love fabulous things, creativity, wonderful co-workers and great Customers!

I only work 2 days a week for the most part at Joyworks, but each Week is filled with new surprises, new merchandise, displays, ideas. And I have the Joy of seeing Regular customers coimng in to see what is NEW,,,,and NEW customers experiencing Joyworks for the first time! We may be located in a little Historic town in the middle of "Nowhere," But trust me when I say We/Joyworks are a destination!

One of the things I love the most about working at Joyworks is the "mix." The mix of Employees with different personalities, talents/strengths AND weaknesses that just works!! We are blessed!!

We have our Holiday Open House next Friday, I hope you'll Stop in!! (I'll post info on my Sidebar!)

Hope you are having a great weekend and I hope you take some time to count your Blessings this month!!

Hugs, Love, and a "Joyful" Bus!!
Shell

Day 2 of Gratitude

Today, I am thankful for.......Glitter!! Silly really, but almost Everything is better with a bit of Glitter on it!! Of course my family would probably tell you otherwise, because I seem to "Share" quite often!

Finished these hearts today,,,,,fun adding a bit of this and that!!

Batting, Mica, bits of lace and tulle, Buttons, Shells and a few Baubles.......

A few more,,,,,,,,,,,

These will be going to Joyworks for the Wedding Tree..........

Hope that YOUR heart is happy today, and that you have something to be thankful for!!

Hugs, Love and a "Heartfelt" Bus!
Shell

(Junk Swap Party tonite, too fun!)

30 Days of Thanks/Gratitude

I LOVE THIS!! "30 Days of Gratitude!" What are YOU thankful for? I can think of SO many things right now,,, Friends that are "Healthy"/Okay This week!, New kitten, A new baby in our Small family, my darling new kitten, an upcoming show, a friend in remission, a new business opening, a great meal, a new song, a new Movie, So man things!! And this month? We've got 30 days!


You can "Play along here,,,,,or on Your blog, facebook, or in your own Journal! I'll be Sharing Something EVERY day this month..link, comment whatever, I just hope you take THIS month, to be thankful for whatever you have in you life!!!

Grateful for all of YOU,,,,,,,,,,,that would be friends! And I'm posting THIS Pic of my Friend Deb Bock,,,,,,and a fantabulous day we had together this summer......

There is NOTHING Better, in my mind than spending a day of Laughs and Junkin'  with a good friend!!!


I hope you share your Gratitude,,,,,,,,,,let's pass it on!! It can be BIG or Small!!!

Hugs, Love and a Happy Bus of Gratitude!!!
Shell