Some Sweet Lamp Envy....

I'm like a kid in a candy store, just can't make up my mind..I am in need of some updated Lighting , something with a timeless country feel....

I do love some Roosters though, is this timeless?

I'm looking for a tabletop lamp to put in my Americana living room, I was thinking a simple black tall lamp with a cream lamp shade...

 but this would look so good in my small library, we love our horses!

Well the kids are snuggled in bed and I'm going to go back to drooling over some lamps. Have a lamp pic to share?

~Coming Soon: A CSN Store Review!~

I was recently contacted to supply a give-away or a review for CSN Stores. I was so surprised to be included in this, I've seen many a blogger have fun and try out new items while doing this and I was full of Blogger envy..Come on admit it..You have blogger envy sometimes too right?!

So after spending half a day browsing the stores and really drooling over lots of items, I have narrowed it down to some much needed pots-and-pans..http://www.csnstores.com/Trimmer-SC-SS004-TRI1031.html
I 'm in love with these blue handled ones, afterall I have a blue kitchen..lol..

Then with some more browsing I saw these http://www.csnstores.com/Paula-Deen-19809-EEN1123.html and my heart stopped, I love Paula Deen!!!

Oh the choices, which one would you pick if you could pick?

Come back for my review soon Ladies and maybe I'll cook something up!

Watcha Working on Wednesday

I have been putting away my Spring decorations and putting out my Summer decorations, this is my buffet. I read on someone's blog (Sorry, I don't remember who's this morning) that Jo-Anns had some real life looking red flowers so I ran over to pick some out and my mom helped, Thanks Mom! I love how the lamp looks in the basket with the flowers, it gives off a soft glow at night.

On Sunday my DH built this Herb Planter for my bay window, I have basil and some others in there. This was Richards first project and I adore how it turned out and looks so lovely in my window, Thanks Richard!!

No updates on the new job search, We really thought we'd have an idea of our future but so far everything is still up in the air. It's on the back of our minds but we are not dwelling on it, still putting one foot infront of the other and I'm enjoying watching my flowers bloom!

Franklin TN.....Anyone ??

So Richard had his 3 hour interview today in Franklin TN. They do want him if he wants the job...should know more by the end of this week. Please Pray that we have good news! He could start as early as next week.

I'm searching craigslist for houses to rent but since we really need a 4 bedroom it's a slow process. I'll stay here with kids to finish out the school year and do some packing while Richard works and gets to know the area and hopefully find a nice house for us to rent until this house sells. Am I scared of change?  YES   I'm I NOT looking forward to packing up this house alone?  YES  but we need to go where the work is and thank GOD there is family as close as 1 hours drive .


Today I realized that even though I love to craft, I simply have been so busy with life that when I do stop for a minute I prefer to read...Maybe I should re-name my blog to "Stitching Life Together, One Hurdle at a Time"...

I hope I still have a few readers that will be sharing this new journey with me, I promise to post more pics and maybe a Stitch or two Sometime in the future....for now I'm living in piles to be donated and boxes.

Memories in the Making.....

Tonight is the Father/Daughter dance tonight.

First one for the girls and Daddy, all was excited!

I'm watching some Netflicks and eating ice cream with the lil guy.

Happy Friday night sweet friends.

Never Let You Go - A Book Review

Losing everything has made Lexi hold those she loves tightly. Hell is determined to loosen her grip.

Lexi lives in the shadow of choices her husband made. Especially Grant’s choice to leave seven years ago, without a word. Her relationship with their daughter, Molly, is now the most important thing in her life. Lexi will do anything—work grueling hours, attend church on her only day off, sacrifice financially—just to see Molly smile.

When Grant shows up declaring his intent to re-enter their daughter’s life, Lexi is skeptical of his motives. She soon determines not to let him near Molly. Then a drug dealer named Warden arrives on Lexi’s doorstep, demanding payment of Grant’s old debts.

But that's just the earthly perspective. Staggering supernatural events are spilling into her world in real and shocking ways. Hell's fury is great, but Heaven's power is greater still. In a novel that defies easy categorization, this has all the early buzz of the breakthrough read of 2010.

It has taken me some time to get into this book as it's a different type of book then what I read. After I got into it  I did finish it in about 3 nights. It was an interesting plot, that's for sure! Overall it was an okay book but I'm not sure if I'll read it again so I might pass it on.

Booksneeze has sent me this book to review for free.

Hurricanes In Paradise- A Book Review

When Riley Sinclair stepped into her new job as director of guest relations at a posh resort on Paradise Island, she felt the final pieces of her once-broken life coming together. But the waters become choppy when Riley discovers that some who come to the Atlantis Hotel are accompanied by paralyzing secrets and overwhelming fears. Riley and three guests are in desperate but unknowing need of each other, eventually forging unlikely yet powerful friendships. With a hurricane headed straight for the island, together they embark on a journey of laughter, heartache, and healing.

I loved this book, the story is well written and pulls you into Rileys day-to-day life and you feel for each lady as they relive their past and break free from her fear and move forward in their lives. I laughed and cried along with these ladies. The ending is very fast paced and it was very hard to put down at night cuse I just wanted to finish the book in one night!

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A sweet Mowing Surprise!!

Here is a sweet surprise my Richard mowed into our field this past weekend, Can you read it?

We have been very busy working in the yard and cleaning out/organizing our 2 car garage, We had stuffed it with 3 years of not needed stuff so we have Freecycled alot and the trashman will have one massive pick-up this week! We are cleaning up and really pairing down what we can here for our upcoming move, We may move this summer or a year from now, it all depends on how fast Richard can find a job. So far it's slow moving since we are out state and it seems most companies want to hire in-state people only, if this makes sense. We really want to be closer to his Mom and Sisters though.

Other than scouting out great money saving/coupon blogs I haven't done anything other than just being a Mom. Do you have a great money saving blog that you visit every day?

Happy Monday!!

Pondering A Move to Tennessee

Pondering a possible move to the Tennessee area. DH is on the lookout and has an over the phone interview tomorrow. I'm scared and excited at the same time.

We love this house but a Home is where family is!

I'll be missing and checking in with ya'll here and there.

Plain Paradise- A Book Review

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Josephine will discover more than she bargained for as her world collides with the Plain people of Lancaster County.
Josephine Dronberger was a scared teenager when she left her baby in the care of an Old Order Amish couple. But seventeen years have passed and Josie longs to reconnect with her daughter.
Linda—as the couple named the child—is promised to Stephen Ebersol, the bishop’s grandson. They plan to marry in the fall. When her birth mother comes to Paradise, Linda is drawn to a world she’s never known. Will the direction she’s been heading since birth be suddenly derailed, and who will stand by her convictions—mother or daughter?

I read this book only to realize that I have yet to read the book before this one, Plain Promise. I was pleased to realize that you need not read these books in order to understand what is happening. I enjoyed this book since it had me guessing till the end, simply a miracle happened almost at the very last chapter and I was afraid that it wouldn't happen. Simply an enjoyable book.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com <http://BookSneeze.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”