Day 2 of Grateful Posts

Day 2 of Grateful Posts-
I am so grateful for knowing I have left a small part of me where ever I have lived.
I am grateful for the places I have lived, I have taken a part of that place with me.
I am grateful that the experiences of life, 

some good, some bad, some happy, some sad, some big , some small, all combined have today made me a successful and happy woman.To each of you, who have been a part of my life, I am grateful. Be blessed.

Dollhouse Appearance at Fashion Week

If I had been at Fashion Week, how would I have reacted when this model took the runway?

and tomorrow night I shall be doing the same, 

which broom will I ride.

My YES agency joins EKU 

for a bit of trick or treat madness.

NAME 2013 A-3 Houseparty Steering Committee Oct. 2012

A-3 REGIONAL Houseparty-Tea Cup Mystery

Why did I post this picture? These, oh so cute tea pots have a real 

connection to HP13's " Teacup Mystery" night. Wait till you see what is in 

store for you at this event! Do not forget to get your registration for the 

NAME A-3 Regional All Scales Houseparty in the mail before Nov. 15th so

 it may be postmarked as " First Day" registrant.

Water Colors

Water colors...... soft, tender and I think it is the best medium  to use to tell a story..

Now to create this in miniature and present as a gift of love.

My Red Wagon !

I even have his wagon in 1/12" scale.

Now to replicate these puppies in 1/12" scale.

Celebrate National Dollhouse Month!

On an October Day.. I kept humming this song

“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion”
Henry David Thoreau

The "O" pumpkin picking is in full operation! I found my pumpkin to sit on, prefect place to think.
Thank you Mr. Thoreau for these words and to the person who gave me such a wonderful book, " Walden"

Looking for a miniature locket..

Indy Miniature Show

 I wish I could have stayed in Indy for another day but waiting for me at home is YES program work and an 18 county presentation to be made on Wednesday. I was thinking this morning about what this trip meant to be, doors of life are always 

closing and opening for me. I shut one door and twenty doors opened. For I shut one door on Friday, nineteen doors opened on Saturday. 

Thanks to all who opened doors of opportunity for me.

A special thanks to the person who informed me this, " You are stuck with me",
You have more than opened a door for me, in a magical way you let me shut a door and throw away the key.

Thanks for the voicemail message, 150 or more times.

Because as days, weeks and years go by, we are gonna be stuck with each other. No name is needed to be mentioned, for you know who you are. I just wanted to publicly post my thanks . OXOX Thank you.

I had a wonderful trip, with my cup of coffee, I am sitting here smiling inside and happy.

A town I love, Indianapolis, Indiana. I will always be a Hoosier Girl!

After I took this exit, I made a decision that I will never, ever regret.

I always find driving time, especially when you are alone,to be the best thinking time ever to

make decisions, adjust your journey in life.

Self talk comes from your heart and never - ever has steered me wrong. 

Here I am with my dear friend, Marion along with Milton Beeman the 91 year old builder of the doll house in this picture . the doll house was then donated to the Museum of miniature houses and other collectibles located in Carmel Indiana to be used in raising funds for this museum. Can you guess whose car back seat transported this doll house home? The show was fantastic and loved being able seeing so many friends and catching up on news.

These are two of my past NAME state representatives, Marigenne and Marcia, I adore them and our hugs of greeting were strong and warm. I felt hugs all Friday evening and Saturday. Talk about friends who have taken a journey, more like a 100 journeys in life. Love you , ladies!

My exhibit.

An autumn to love...

Just a message ..
 this autumn brings to me - a new direction of giving, many new reasons to love, to look to a season filled with happiness...challenges both big and small...
 new hearts were found to remind that even though my favorite red heart stone was lost forever,
I have replaced it .
Wishing you the best of autumn days.

I must remind myself of these everyday

Signs I love and a place I love to visit.

Kentucky State Fair with Babette with minatures and more!

Portland , Maine

Wouldn't this make a great miniature building. I loved it when I was in Portland, Maine.

Happy Birthday to Us! NAME National Convention 2012, Charlotte, NC

Songwriters: HAMLISCH, MARVIN

Memries,
Like the corners of my mind
Misty water-colored memories
Of the way we were
Scattered pictures,
Of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another
For the way we were
Can it be that it was all so simple then? 
Or has time re-written every line? 
If we had the chance to do it all again
Tell me, would we? could we? 
Memries, may be beautiful and yet
What's too painful to remember
We simply choose to forget
So it's the laughter
We will remember
Whenever we remember...
The way we were...
The way we were...