...step into the light...

...m. i. a.

(missing in action)

yep

that's me

and

that's about the sum of it!

without all the blah, blah, blah

cause i don't even want to hear it!

we are in a flux in our transition back to Ohio

i'm not sure how, when or where.

everything is up in the air ~

hence my lack of posting.

can we say

d-i-s-t-r-a-c-t-e-d much?

HA!

so what's a girl to do

when her snow globe is all in a flurry???

why,

she must step into the light or course!!

so

 i will walk into the light...

where

 upon entering ~

 a most graceful hand of friendship has been extended

 life's load is always easier to carry with even one more pair of  hands...

and i am grateful...

merci dear heart

and because of that grateful heart ~

it is easier to seek the joys in every day

quietly pondering,

as i use my gifts to make pretties to share with all of you...

while i wait for the flurries to clear

for everyone knows that

it is only with a quiet soul

that you can hear the the direction

 in which you need to go...

 jeanne d'arc style wrapping paper i've been working on while pondering...

(don't look mom!!)

won't packages with this

 be lovely with a luscious silk ribbon tied around them?!

walking, walking...

ahhhh yes,

and as i step into the light ~

you may remember seeing these fairy lights in the past

i adore using them all around my home all year long.

but most especially for the holidays!

as who doesn't love some delicate twinkle??

(i do! i do!)

this is a 100 count light set

to which i have added flowers to

in an every other one pattern

using this tutorial found

*HERE*

as a guide line

i then used tiny paper nut liners for the every other "buds"

2 paper cups,  per light

just using hot glue around the stem of the each light

twisting the paper liners on

are they not lovely??

they give off such a delightful ethereal glow...

in the coming weeks,

i will be sharing with you

the little touches i am using to decorate my home

for the holidays.

now,

some of you may not want to think about this yet,

but some of the pretties i will be showing you need a little creative time

or

need to be ordered ahead of time.

so by sharing these things with you now,

you will have plenty of time to decorate when you are ready!

like,

let's say this

"silent night ~ holy night" mirror cling

which just so happens to be my holiday decorating "theme" this year

i LOVE how it turned out!

you can find them

*HERE*

very affordable and

they are very easy to apply!

just look at how much whimsy it added!!

love, Love, LOVE it!!

next week,

i will be revealing my giveaway

(tee, hee)

i will give you a hint

can you say "dreamy"??

see you then!

sharing this post with:

My Shabby Streamside Studio's: Holiday Decor Showcase

Common Ground's: Vintage Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage's: Feathered Nest Friday

Freckled Laundry's: Air Your Laundry Friday

Romantic Home's: Show and Tell Friday

2805's: Potpourri Friday

Vintage Farmhouse's: Creative Things Thursday

here's to stepping into the light!

...step into the light!

... sunrise

a new day to seek ~

with our arms open wide...

  

another opportunity to be grateful, 

for the things that we have ...

another quiet miracle before us...

  

as we step into the light

  

and see ~

...what will this day bring?!

while we are on the subject of light...

living in rental homes,

I am often challenged by pre-exsisting light fixtures.

I have a small collection of beauteous crystal chandies

that follow use wherever we go!

hubby o' mine is most proficient at hanging them,

I think he's only ever been shocked once...

granted,

he did look like Doc from back to the future for awhile

lol

anyhoo,

in my studio,

there is a cathedral ceiling

(ie. it's too much work to change the pre-existing chandie out!!)

so what's a girl to do to glam it up???

well, add shades for one!

embellished ones!!

I simply added my rose petal ribbon garland around the bottom of these linen shades,

and then gave each one a bow made out of vintage lace and my sea silk,

and of course, some bling ~ vintage rhinestone earrings!

each are a little different,

and I just love how they turned out!!

I'm thinking of adding a french damsel to each one too!

 for extra romantic adornment...

I've also started adding strands of pearls and crystals on the arms of this chandie

 

it is quite convenient when looking for just the right faub, having them all within reach! 

what do you think??

here's to a day in the light!

* sharing this at Kathleen's White Wednesday:)
* Sarah's Good Life Wednesdays
come see if there is anything that lights you up!!

~