Putting You On Notice

Note to 2014

Dear 2014,

I know that you think it's your year, but you are wrong.

This is The Year Of Us.

The last several, quite frankly, have stunk.

That is not to say that there hasn't been any good, because there has. In fact, no matter how bad things get, there is always plenty of good.

However, we want you to know that we have had enough of the bad.  MORE than enough.  We are not buying into the negativity of past years. We will be actively pursuing the good. We are going to stop thinking, and start doing. We are taking charge and we are going to make things happen. It's going to take a lot of work, which we have already begun to map out, but we are more than ready.

So, even if you have some bad things in store for us, we already know we can handle it. We can not only weather the storm, but we now know we can come out the other side better for it.

2014, don't allow yourself for one minute to think that this means we will just sit back and take it as it comes. We won't.

We are putting you on notice. We don't just have resolutions, we have plans. Big plans.  Feel free to come along for the ride, but this year, we are in the driver's seat and our hands are firmly on the wheel.

We will not just be taking things as they come.  There will be positive change. We will be strong in the face of any adversity. We are going to shine. We will harness the love in our life to create an even better life.  We will take actionable steps to turn our dreams into our reality.

We said it once, and we'll say it again, this is The Year Of Us.

Just wanted you to know.

Sincerely,

Pam and Gar



On The Weather Front

So, remember Friday's post?  How we'd gotten 12 inches of snow and the thermometer kept sinking? Really, really low? The weathermen were right. It was absolutely frigid over the weekend.  I'm talking double digit below zero temps.  Today? The 50s. No kidding.

The change in temperatures brought quite a bit of fog.

It is now raining on top of the fog. This wouldn't necessarily be a problem, except for the fact that tomorrow the thermometer is taking another nose dive. A big one.  We have an expected high of 13F.

Guess we better bring a good load of wood in so it can stay warm and toasty in here.

Have you been experience strange fluctuations in the weather too?  What the heck is up with that?

Enjoy the day.

Ciao for now,

A Little More

 

Wait A Few Minutes

I'm sure New England isn't the only place they say, if you don't like the weather, wait a few minutes. It'll change.

However, it is a saying that fits perfectly in with the state of things here. In the span of about two weeks we've had -14F, 62F, a blizzard that brought 2.5 feet of snow, and this morning it was snowing again. To beat the band.

Unfortunately, the weathermen/women were right this time. It went from pretty darn cold to warm enough for rain in a matter of a couple of hours
and it has indeed changed over to rain. Such a bummer.

Sure was pretty while it lasted.

Inside the Bates Estate, my geranium is blooming again. Looked so pretty yesterday with the sun lighting it up.

Today......snow beyond the window.

The weather sure is fickle. Did you catch yesterday's pictures of the Blizzard? When it came down, it came down.

In other news, my etsy pal Olya, of oBo Creations is holding a 24 Hour giveaway. If you've admired her beautiful jewelry, here is a chance to win a piece. Get over their quick though, it's a FLASH giveaway and won't last long. It begins at 2pm est. What have you got to lose?

I'm working on design again today, and really enjoying this project.  Don't you just love that?

Later, email marketing design for another client. What's hot in your corner of the world?

Ciao for now,

It's Raining, It's Pouring

Can't Complain About The Rain

We've been quite lucky this summer. The rain drops have been few and far between. This week though, lots of it. Probably can't hurt.

I'm embracing the wet weather today. Then again, I'm not working in it. 

Here's some wonderful rainy day finds from other etsy shops. They're sure to brighten  your day, even if it's not raining where you are:

Check it out......great vintage rain coat complete with hood to cover your noggin'. Look at the details on the arms and hem. Sensible, yet stylish.

copyright cookiesandcream

Classic ducks in raincoat yellow. See, the sun is already shining.

copyright AlicjaVintage

But what if you're going 'out' in the rain? You know, 'out' to dinner, or dancing, or a party. Pow!

copyright crazyhotclothes

Shouldn't your pooch be covered too? Just had to include this. It makes me laugh.

copyright TyTzu

Hey! Who turned off the sun?

copyright idillard

If all else fails.  Me me me me me.............just warmin' up.

copyright funnyfaceart

You can always hope for a rainbow.

copyright mixko

Almost forgot. Bates Mercantile Co. has one that fits into this category.

If there's no rainbow, you can hope it's only raining posies.

Havin' fun at CraftyScrappyHappy!

Jaime at CraftyScrappyHappy was nice enough to give me the floor for the day. I've posted this really easy chair makeover on Mercantile Muse before, but if you missed it, by all means check it out. Be sure to take a look around while you're there because Jaime is one serious project master. She's a peach of a gal too!  LOVE her projects and her blog.

More FREE Printables On The Way

Be on the lookout. I've been working on some more free printables for you all.  They're not quite done yet though, but they will be soon. They'll include more gift tags and a blog planner for those of you who are 'bloggin fools', among other things. You're so kind for hanging out at the Muse, that I think it's the least I can do.

Thanks again for being here, smack dab in the middle of the week. Hope it's great wherever you are. See you on the flip side.