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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

A Day By The Sea.....

 I had Columbus Day all to myself so I decided to venture out to my beloved sea shore to breathe in some of that salty ocean air. Cape Ann, and the quaint seaport of Rockport, is my all-time favorite place to go when I need to nourish my soul. It was a picture-perfect Autumn day here in New England and my prayers were answered when I saw that I'd have the beach pretty much all to myself as well! 





Let the tourists shop to their heart's content...this gal was happy filling her sea basket with 
"cadeaux de la mer"..."gifts from the sea"....






I found this sweet silk flower just sitting on a rock....can't imagine why the wind and waves didn't whisk it away. Although I so very much wanted to add it to my basket of sea "tresors"...I left it there for someone else to discover.


Where I ate my lunch.....
....and the view from my "table"....








Dessert.....


Bearskin Neck.....









My beloved father's number....
...I see it everywhere and always "feel" his presence, 
especially at the sea.








Strolling through a historic burial ground.

For my dear friend Glenn who is facing a difficult battle with hope and grace.... 











..."may you feel her loving arms around you dear Glenn."
And to all of my precious followers, I kindly ask that you pray for her healing.



Sign on a seaside cottage....
"Coup de Coeur"...."Favorite".
Indeed!
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“I long for moments all alone
to absorb nature...
become part of it.

I long to taste the salty ocean air 
while walking along the desolate shore....
The sound of seagulls crying above 
and the cold water gliding over my feet 
as the waves come gently rolling in.

Collecting perfectly imperfect seashells,
smooth-colored glass
and rounded pebbles.

Sitting on the rocky coast with the wind in my hair....
talking to the sea
and with each breath...
letting the wind blow my worries and cares away...
until I am filled with the salty ocean air...
and peace.”

~Written by me.....Age: 16






Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Grey Dey Thursdey #6.....

Happy Grey Dey Thursdey Mes Amies!
I hope you're feeling “a bit grey” todey?

Photograph I took of an abandoned Farm Stand in Concord, MA.  It would be a DREAM to have a shop there.

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Autumn Jewelry Affaire

 I want to thank Christine Stephens, at Jewelry Affaire, for featuring my "Heavenly Hinges" in their Autumn, 2013 issue....
~Cover Page earrings by Betsy at "My Salvaged Treasures"~



......and imagine my surprise when I saw this ad in the back for the 2013 issue of "Handcrafted?"

Oh happy day......
Stampington has honored me by choosing to re-publish the original article for my "Inspiration Holders" 
~ Cover Page:  Somerset Life, Autumn 2011~
What a wonderful surprise! On the newsstands November 1st.
Do "stay tuned" right here for a giveaway of Volume 9 of this beautiful annual issue!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Grey Dey Thursdey #5.....

Happy Grey Dey Thursdey Mes Amies!
I hope you're feeling a little “grey” todey?

Sharing some items from our Vintage Bizaar......








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 Now for the party......

(I would appreciate it if you would kindly add this button to your sidebar)

A few simple rules so that we all enjoy this weekly gathering....

1.  You don't need to be a "follower" to participate. ALL are welcome!

2. Post anything in grey or "shades" of grey  (I would hate to have to delete your Post so kindly respect this rule. "Merci")

3. If it's not something you've created or own, then please give credit to its' original source.

4. Kindly link back
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Let's add a little "grey to our deys!"

"Merci" for joining in.....