Too many irons in the fire?

This seems to be a common feeling these days..Every where I turn, there's a new opportunity waiting to pounce. Am I attracting this or is someone trying to tell me something? And whose fault is it really? I know...I know...I know. Now that my husband and I are empty nesters,  it seems that my time is filling to the brim and then some. I had an unexpected meeting, somewhat,this morning with a group of  young entrepreneurs from Bainbridge, GA. They were doing a presentation on a NEW product and so I sat and listened while my A.D.D. mind started racing as I got so enthused, knowing good and well that I had as much on my plate, like a "hungry man's at the dinner table." All I could imagine was how I was

going to approach my husband with this new and exciting product; who by the way already thinks I'm a lot A.D.D. and insane for the most part with my creative notions. Well after the meeting,I began to wait on customers in The Bus Station. I began looking around to see all the ideas that WERE and still ARE exciting to me...

Gratitude! Gratitude! Gratitude

My latest Belt Buckle Creation from Vintage Jewels and "Finds"

Our Store Sign at The Bus Station in Colquitt, GA

My Faith sustains me (most of the time).If it doesn't, it's my own fault.

Fueling Our Passion...

"When we are living a healed life, we have holy outlets for these passions. These passions become the fuel for our creativity. our energy, our drive and our determination.  They equip us to do mighty things, things that bless us and our families and bring other people closer to God." ~ Kristin Armstrong, Work In Progress.

For I KNOW...

"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a Hope." Jeremiah 29:14

What a day to reflect on this exciting scripture as I savor the words and truly BELIEVE in what is being promised...Have a blessed day and  WHEN times seem difficult, remember the KNOWING!

New Beginnings all Over the Place..Now What?

This is a preview of my new beginnings...Can't you tell?

It seems this season is full of new beginnings for me, my family, my business, my new place of worship, my new "empty nest" at home and the list goes on and on...I know it's not all about me but it does affect the way I plan my days, weeks, weekends, evenings and so forth. I love the thought of living in the moment and for the most part I do but my weekly work schedule will take me back to The Bus Station in Colquitt, GA http://www.thebusstationgallery.blogspot.com/ with fresh ideas, new design and lots of lovin' to finish out the third and fourth quarters of 2010.  Now if you take a look at my house at the moment, you may be able to tell that there's not been a whole lot of attention from the "domestic diva fairy" that sometimes stops by our home. Here are a few shots for you to see how a "stay at home for the summer designer in between vacations, two daughters starting college, son fininshing law school (living with us the month of July), daughter starting new job after graduation, attending longest yard sale on 127 corridor, trip to China, and anything else that popped up for the moment's" house looks as she prepares for the new beginnings that are right here, right now..

Kitchen Table with candle holder creations in the works..

Dining Room Extravaganza with Jewelry Making on the Table

More Stuff....

Organization at it's BEST!

Last but not least...my transitional laundry on the bed.

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PJ's calling my name....

Will have to do this tomorrow. Been to Athens and back to move daughter #3 into apartment and want to post pics but I just got done eating Mexican Food and my pants are too tight and my pj's are calling my name. Lots to say, but sleep and rest is top priority. New beginnings are in store for this old gal and her brood. Goodnight Moon!

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Means KEEP! KEEP! KEEP!.

I have been in Panama City Beach the past couple of days, spending time with my daughters and trying to catch up on some much needed rest from our trip last week on the 127 Yard Sale (i'm getting there). Anyway I have lots of new finds and new ideas to transform some "trash to treasure". A couple of weeks ago, I started making the Belt Buckles with the vintage beads and baubles that I find around and so after realizing that I wanted to have one of my own to wear, I created a personal buckle that I knew I wouldn't part with. I found all the little trinkets and treasures that pile up in your jewelry drawer and just sit there lifeless for years and years. You don't want to throw away or give away so they just lie dormant in the dark. So this buckle has been worn proudly, first to Livi's one day, and then on the first day scavaging (is that a word?) well you know what I mean, on the 127 corridor yard sale as it's maiden voyage. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE so it's a keeper. Take a look

My Grandmother's Broach in the middle with her earring in the right corner..A camp treasure (dogwood sterling ring top (left corner) high school senior key, sterling earring charm my hubby gave me when we were dating one year for Christmas, a fly fishing pin I purchased in Pennsylvania flea market in the 80's, my daughter's baby ring (with turquoise, loved it back then too), metal cross, sorority lavelier, and I filled in with freshwater pearls and vintage baubles and beads..

A little bit closer view...Now my keepsakes have come out of hiding and lovin' their new life!

Rock Star in the Mountains - 127 Yard Sale 2010

The past few days have been action packed as we  left for the 127 yard sale..Friend and fellow Junkee Antiquer drove until 3:00 A.M. Wednesday morning as I convinced him at 12 Midnight that if he drank a Rock Star it would keep him going for another hour or so. THREE hours later we made it to Sweet Water, Tennessee and had a short three hours of sleep before we rose and shone at 6:00 am to make our our way to the almost border of Ohio to begin the search for treasures...My first purchase for the day  were vintage jewels to use with my belt buckles and necklaces...and then a concrete pig...bottles to use for christmas decor...buttons....more jewels...shabby table...wicker table....and the list goes on and on....I had more plastic bags in the back of the expedition than I do in my pantry after a grocery shopping episode..Enjoy some of the pics that I captured along the way..

Having a moment with the pink elephant in Cookeville, TN..(Friday morning)

First Finds of the day on Thursday....including the coffee spill on my shirt.

Stuff...

Christmas Wicker Buggy

He wanted in on the action...

Tents and treasures

Local Friends we found along the way in Tennessee...

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Making plans for next Year!