Friday Potpourri

Happy Friday

I am doing a little happy dance

because I have a long weekend

a Friday off after a great week

makes me happy

I have been in celebration mode for the last couple of days

met up with a couple of old friends for supper on Wednesday

and talked for hours and hours

it was great catching up

then yesterday was my birthday

I lit 48 candles this year

and examined my face in the mirror

looking for new lines and crinkles

which made me smile

I have earned every wrinkle

every laugh line

for today's selection of photos

I dug into my archives

and pulled some of my favourite things

things like books and photography

flowers and cupcakes

friendship and love

sadly I have no sources saved

they have been collected from here and there

over the last 5 years

wow ~ typing that out surprises me

seems just like yesterday....

this is one of my favourite quotes ever

I must look for it as I would love a framed copy 

to hang in my new space

if you find it out there ~ let me know!

last weekend I primed and painted

and the room is done

right now I am waiting for shelves

new outlets and trim work

I love the colour and cannot wait to get everything set up

take some pictures

and show it off

shopping for sconces has become a job and a half

not finding what I like

or falling in love with ones that are over my budget

and I need 3....

keep your fingers crossed for me

and say a little prayer as well.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I cannot talk about this week and not acknowledge

the catastrophic events of Monday

my heart broke when I heard the news

a girlfriend of mine was running

so as I picked up my phone ~ searching for news of a check in from her

the relief in hearing she was ok

then watching in disbelief when I sat in front of the tv

that night ~ why??

Beki over at The Rusted Chain doing something

because you know what guys

there is more good out there than bad

and we gotta all band together

until May 1st ~ $10.00 from the sale of each of these necklaces

will go directly to the Martin Richard family fund,

victims of the Boston Bombing

head on over to The Rusted Chain

and get yours today...

my heart also goes out to West, Texas

such sad tragic events this week in the news

hug your people ~ keep them close

and love them with all your heart

My wish for you today is sunshine on your face

and a smile in your heart.

xo