Stop and Smell The Roses

This is the last of my summer roses.  I have a feeling that they will only bloom for another month.  When I saw the color I thought it was very unique - a combination of pink and coral.  They stand in my front yard and I smile every time I pass them.

"I don't know

whether nice

people tend to

grow roses,

or growing

roses makes

people nice."

~Roland A. Browne

Have a nice weekend, friends.

~Sheri

A Parisian Bridal Shower

We just hosted Nel's Bridal Shower, and it was a success! 

Since she and her new husband will soon be off to Paris for their honeymoon, we thought it would be fitting to throw her a Parisian Soirée.

  

The color scheme was turquoise with black and white damask designs. 

We prepared the French inspired food and drinks.  

The chocolate fondue provided a sweet touch.

 

Our talented friend, Marcia from The Shop Around the Corner sent us the most beautiful tags that we used as favors.

  

They arrived in elegance and even came with a lovely scent!  She personalized the back of the tags with Nel and her fiancé's name.  

For the decor, we printed black and white photos from our own trip to Paris as the photo line centerpiece.

  

I made tags for guests to write special marriage advice for Nel and hang on the photo line when finished. 

We purchased three dazzling dress forms from our friend, Anita at Castles Crowns and Cottages and displayed them throughout the party.  The skirts really brought out the pop of color we needed.

  

After some final touches and decor, the Soirée was ready! 

The gift table was filled with pretty presents for a pretty lady.

  

Our aunt made Nel the ring bearer pillow out of the fabric used for our mom's wedding dress 32 years ago.  Isn't it gorgeous?

  

One of our friends at the party created a "flower bouquet" out of the gift tissues and bows for Nel to practice walking down the aisle during the rehearsal.  So creative!

  

After all of the party planning and preparing, it was so nice to relax and enjoy each other's company...we celebrated, laughed, and helped prepare Nel for her upcoming big day... Only 4 weeks away!

~Jess~  

Your Thoughts

My cousin received this 'thought for the day' from her yoga teacher and she passed it along to me.  I loved this.

"The soul is dyed

the color of

its thoughts.

Think only

on those things

that are in

line with your

principles and

can bear the

light of day.

The content of

your character

is your choice.

Day by day,

what you choose,

what you think,

and what you do

is who you become.

Your integrity is

your destiny...

it is the light

that guides

your way."

 

~Heraclitus

Greek Philosopher

~Sheri



Hot Days

It sure has been warming up around here lately. How have you been cooling down in this heat?

By lingering indoors?

Finding shade under a tree?

Going for a swim?

~Jess~

Through The Sprinklers

I was at the park the other day, and as I was sitting there drinking my coffee, the sprinklers came on.  Through the sprinklers shined a beautiful rainbow.  I think rainbows are special, and that when we see them, it is a gift.

The colors of the rainbow,

So pretty in the sky.

Are also on the faces

of people going by.

I see friends shaking hands

Saying, "how do you do?"

They're really saying,

"I love you."

lyrics of

What a Wonderful World

Louis Armstrong

If you ever see a rainbow, be sure to tell me.  I'd love to hear your story.

All Google Images

~Sheri

This Is Where My Story Begins

Today,

I have been

married for 

 32 years.

I was so young, 

 only 20.

Can I ask you

a question?

What was I thinking?

That's just it -

I wasn't thinking,

I was in love.

This is my wedding box.

Come along with me

and see what's inside.

Oh,

here's tickets to

my Senior Ball.

Yes, we go

way back.

A card that

I gave him

once.

We used to listen to

Rod Stewart

all the time,

and even saw him

in concert.

A golden key

to my heart.

Although, there

were times

when I slammed

the door

and locked it.

;~)

Here is a couple

pictures.

One of them

is the church

we used to go to

when we

were dating,

and the other

is the

Austin Healy Sprite

we used to

drive around in.

That car took us

everywhere.

I don't know

how our story

will end.

I started out

like this.

And I hope

to end up

like this.

~Sheri

Handmade Doll

When I saw this doll on the sweet blog, Boise-Fleurie, I had to take a second look.  She has long brown hair, curly hair, is wearing purple, which is my favorite color, and looks a bit Bohemian, which I love.  I left a comment on her blog saying, "She reminds me of ME!"  After that, she put the doll in the mail and sent her to me as a gift!  I was so surprised and thankful when I opened up the package and saw her.

She has diamond beads on the front of her dress, lace leggings, and darling shoes.

Coming all the way

from France

to my home.

I think she's the

prettiest doll

I've ever seen.

Please stop by Boise-Fleurie if you get a chance.  She's so talented, and has a lovely blog.

~Sheri

Pizza & A Movie

There's nothing quite like homemade pizza, don't you agree? Well then, let's make some! We'll let the dough set for about 20 minutes...

Chop up a few fresh veggies (peppers and green onions happen to be a favorite of mine)...

Add a little sauce...

And some cheese...

A bit of prosciutto...

And there you have it!

Done already? Well then, let's dig in!

Shall we put on a movie? This one always makes me smile.

My favorite part is when Francesca (Diane Lane) is learning to cook and finally makes a beautiful Italian meal to the applause of all her new friends. Cooking is an art, don't you think?
  

What dish do you like to make with your favorite movie?

~Nel~