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Valentine Banner/Swag

2012-01-04T13:37:00.000-08:00

Valentine Swag/Banner
Wooden letters spell L O V E! one on each heart.
I used various fabric in red prints with some lace, ribbon,
buttons, for embellishment. I stuffed them with fiber fill.
You can hang thiis for V day, and use througout the year.
See my etsy shop.

Peace and Blessings to y'all!
Have a great day!
Nancy

Crochetted Lacey Scarf

2011-12-31T13:04:00.000-08:00

Working on this crochetted lacey scarf.
Trying to decide if I want to add some crochetted flowers to the ends?!
Used two strands of light weight yarn. One had a shiney thread in it
you can see a little glimmer. Guess I will think about the flowers before
adding them. Will see!

Happy New Year one and all! Peace and Blessings to the world.

Warm wishes, Nancy

Vintage Stamp Holder Desk Rack

2011-12-30T15:46:00.000-08:00

Added this vintage stamp holder desk rack to my etsy shop today.

New Year Post Cards

2011-12-30T09:09:00.000-08:00

New Years Post Cards to share with bloggers.
Feel free to use these!
Happy New Year to all!

2011 Christmas Day Gone

2011-12-28T08:26:00.000-08:00

Christmas Day for 2011 has come and gone! Phew! It was like a tornado....whirled in and then out!
My family all gathered at my house for the day. I am so blessed to have my family! I love them all.
It was a great day...presents unwrapped, paper flying, good food, games, and finally rest!
I know this has been said many times, but we should keep Christmas in our heart year 'round!
What a wonderful world this would be!

Peace and Blessings to you all, and Happy New Year!
Pray for 2012!
Nancy

Christmas Time is Here!

2011-12-23T18:36:00.000-08:00

It's almost Christmas! We have been preparing a long time for this. Every year we celebrate on December 25th the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. We sometimes forget the real
reason for the season. All the presents and parties and celebrations are traditions of the season.
We hang wreaths, holly and mistletoe and garlands and put up a tree with decorations and lights
all over it. Some of us even get to experience a white Christmas! Some of us can even spend
Christmas day on the beach or under a palm tree! Whatever and however we celebrate it's still
His Birthday! Let's pray for a world of peace with blessings for everyone over the earth. Now
is a time for remembering all those service men who are keeping our country safe so that we can
celebrate and enjoy the season. God Bless us all. God Bless America!

Oh! Christmas Tree!

Bird Nest Decoration

2011-12-07T19:52:00.000-08:00

One of my creations I made today!

I have a lot of clear glass dishes so decided to try to come up with a way to
use some as Christmas decorations. I had these nests with red birds in my stash
that I thought would be kinda cute on a bed of shredded paper! Tied the red ribbon
into a bow around the stem and voila! A little decoration to add to my display!
Trying to be inventive and use up some of the items that I have been hoarding!

Enjoy! Peace and Blessings for this joyous season!

Nancy

Amarylis Flowers

2011-12-04T19:37:00.000-08:00

Amarylis is a beautiful red flower that comes from a bulb.
I love this flower and thought I would share it with everyone!

Enjoy!

Peace and Blessings,
Nancy

Happy Thanksgiving Bloggers

2011-11-19T14:15:00.000-08:00

Wishing all you bloggers out there a Happy Thanksgiving! May you all have many blessings to be
thankful for. Just give thanks for....God, Family, Home, Jobs, Freedom, Men and Women who
serve in our armed forces, Food, Clothing, Cars, Sunshine, Rain, Snow, Turkey, Gravy and all the
trimmings, and anything else you can give thanks for.

Happy Thanksgiving 2011!!!

Peace and Blessings to you all,
Nancy

Thanksgiving Greetings

2011-11-19T06:27:00.000-08:00

Tape Measure Bracelets

2011-10-22T11:39:00.000-07:00

Two bracelets I made recently.
The first was the yellow one I found at Michaels and the pink one came from Publix! Can you believe that?
I loved the color and decided to use only pink buttons on this one. I had a hard time finding the bar clasps.
These came from JoAnn's, as I never did find any at Michael's....my favorite store! Am not close to Hobby
Lobby, so don't know if they carry these. I used an eighth-inch hole punch for the holes, and 9-10mmrings
to attach the buttons. I tried to use a variety of buttons, but all one size and color would be good. This is
such a simple item to make and fun to wear!

Happy Saturday to all my lovely friends out in blog-land!
Peace and Blessings,
Nancy

Sharing

2011-10-08T09:49:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends, I want to share with you this passage from the book, "Chasing the Horizon",

by authors Patrick and Thomas Kindade. I think it is beautiful and worth sharing with friends and

family.

"Our lives on earth are precious beyond any material price. Time should never be spent anyway but well.

I think it can also be said that there is no greater use for time than to spend it with the people you love and the people who love you. These are the ones who will carry you with them beyond even your own limited existence and pass you to others beyond theirs. And holding others in your heart, in turn, grants them their own earthly immortality. Family and friends should be celebrated and cherished now when they are with you and while you are able, or that legacy will pass you by without ever having the chance to flourish.

Only God can guarantee tomorrow.

I don't want to waste a single day."

Have a great day and week end, three days for some of us, dear Friends.

Peace and Blessings,

Nancy

Beach Vacation

2011-09-11T08:55:00.000-07:00

This is where I want to be today!!!
So beautiful, warm, calm, lovely, sunny etc.!!!

2011-09-11T08:02:00.000-07:00

I found this in my picture file and thought it was so beautiful.
Don't know where I got this, but if anyone recognizes it, thanks for
allowing me to use it!

Peace and Blessings, Dear Friends, wherever you may be.

Nancy

Dying the Tee Shirts!

2011-08-27T18:56:00.000-07:00

Even young kiddos can do this with a little supervision.

This kiddo is just two and a half!

Peace and Blessings,

Nancy

Painting Fun Tee Shirts with Kiddos!!

2011-08-27T08:42:00.000-07:00

Grammie making ty dye T shirts with the kiddos this am.

White T's in appropriate size.

Colorful permanent markers.

Plastic or paper cups, rubber bands and rubbing alcohol.

Rubber band the T over the top of the cup.

Use markers, make designs, dots, circles etc.

Drop alcohol with dropper onto the fabric which is still stretched over cup.

Watch the magic happen.

Leave over cup till the magic stops, a very short time.

Continue process until you have the amount of color on the T you like.

Let it set till dry, through in dryer for 15 mins to set and then it is washable.

Kids have so much fun making these...and creating their own designs.

Have fun!

Peace and Blessings, friends,

Nancy

Summer's Over...School Days! School Days!

2011-08-24T15:46:00.000-07:00

Ramblings...from an on again off again Blogger!

2011-08-24T14:03:00.000-07:00

I am back again! The summer is over and school is back in. Don't know where the

summer went. Time is so fleeting. We can never get any of it back. It flies it just

escapes, goes, etc. My beach vacation was wonderful, but much to short. I am a

water person, and being near any body of water makes me extremely happy. Now that

school has entered another year, I just want to say thank you to all who are in

our education systems, no matter if your a teacher, a janitor or an office manager!

You do a terrific job helping our kids. Best wishes and blessings for a great year.

Peace and Blessings, dear Friends,

Nancy

Thrift store goodies

2011-07-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

Visited a few thrift stores while vacationing, and found a few goodies to share with you.

These will appear in my etsy shop soon!

That is a stack of four ashtrays! I know smoking is no longer in vogue, but these were quite

pretty with the roses and all that gold. There are no marks, but suspect Japan. They would be a

great addition to a dresser or stand to hold bits of jewelry, coins etc.

The little shoe has no marks either and there is a little damage to the rose, but still very nice.

The gold is very shiny and pretty.

Have a great Wednesday! It's my day off so am catching up!

Peace and Blessings, Friends!

Nancy

Thrift store goodies

2011-07-20T08:47:00.000-07:00

Gulf at Englewood Beach, Florida in the am!

2011-07-08T10:03:00.000-07:00

Englewood Beach this morning! We did family pictures with this as
the background! It was blowing hard and the surf was crashing...beach has
disappeared. No sun tan today! This was so beautiful. Mother Nature doing
her thing! Hope there is no tropical storm headed this way!

You all have a great day! I am enjoying being with my family! on vacation.

Peace and Blessings, Friends,
Nancy

Old Suitcase-plumy-purple color

2011-06-18T17:13:00.000-07:00

This is the color under all the decoupage!
Wanted you all to see this!

Isn't it really beautiful?
Love it!

Blessings, Friends,
Nancy

Old suitcase repurposed

2011-06-18T14:39:00.000-07:00

I've had this old suitcase for quite awhile. I picked it up at a hospital yard sale for $2.00.

It was an ugly old mustardy-brown. Someone's name written with marker on top!

But the inside was in really good condition!

Used to carry clothes to college or to summer camp! But the price was exactly right! and I

couldn't pass it up! I love old suitcases for storing special things.

Here it is after some plumy-purple paint and lots of flowers, birds and bushes glued to the top!

You can see how the handle looks now!

This holds some of my favorite things I use in my mixed media etc. works of art.

Hope you are all having a great week end!

Smiles and Blessings, dear Friends,
Nancy

Old Suitcase repurposed

2011-06-18T12:44:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day United States of America

2011-05-29T12:15:00.000-07:00

Remember those who served and gave their life so that we could live in freedom in the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

Pray for families who have lost loved ones, for men and women who have served and
those who are still in the Armed Services over seas and at home.

Florida Foilage and Flowers!

2011-05-29T06:50:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Hibiscus!

Florida Hibiscus!

Palm tree...species ?? I don't know! Still beautiful!
It's Florida.

Lovely Spanish Moss. The beautiful maiden's hair that has continued to spread and grow!

Have a beautiful day, Friends!

Smiles, Blessings and Peace,
Nancy

Destashing Today

2011-05-25T11:00:00.000-07:00

My Beautiful Mother

2011-05-08T06:36:00.000-07:00

My beautiful Mother on my wedding day!
Love you Mother.
I remember you every day.

Lovingly your daughter!

Nancy

Sunday in Tallahassee, Florida

2011-05-01T07:05:00.000-07:00

Sunday morning in Tally! Another beautiful spring day in Florida.

Flowers are blooming, sun shinning, birds singing, church bells ringing,

and balmy breezes blowing.

Spent the week end visiting my brother, children, and grandchildren.

One more graduated from FSU...that makes a total of three now..more

Noles to come!

It is such a joy to be with my family. That is what my life is all about.

I still work, craft, paint, sing, laugh etc., but my greatest joy is my

FAMILY!!

Have a great Sunday friends. Praise God and family.

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Granddaughter's Graduation

2011-04-30T14:02:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends...I just had to share my Saturday with you all!

I went to my Granddaughter Sarah's graduation from Florida State University this morning.

She majored in Interior Design and accomplished so much in her four years.

She managed to graduate cum laude, and in August will be continuing for her Master's Degree.

Before continuing her education, she will be married July 30! What a busy time for her and

all her family. We are all so proud of what she has accomplished and what she will do it the

future!

Go, Sarah!

Go Noles!

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy (affectionately known as Gran)

Prayers for the storm victims and their families

2011-04-29T10:56:00.000-07:00

My thoughts and prayers are going out to all who were affected by the recent storms and devastating

tornadoes that have swept across our nation. There are so many people who are affected by the terrible

results of these storms. Right now there are over 200 who were killed and many more are still

missing. I don't know how many have been injured. People are without their homes. Some still

do not have any electricity. Their belongings are all gone...but these are just "things." The loss

of life is tremenduous, many people are dazed by what they have seen and experienced. Prayers

are needed for all these people and what they must endure in the days ahead.

Please remember them all.

Blessings and prayers to all you dear ones out there who have been affected.

Prayers are answered!

Bless you!

Nancy

2011-04-23T13:12:00.001-07:00

The Resurrection

Easter Greetings!

2011-04-23T12:44:00.000-07:00

Easter Greetings, Friends!

Easter is a special time to worship and honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Remember Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the world.

His death allows us all to be redeemed for our sins and to live with Him in Heaven for eternity.

What greater gift? than to give His life that we may live!

Praises and thanks to our beloved Jesus.

Happy Easter to all my friends.

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Easter Images to Share

2011-04-17T08:07:00.000-07:00

A few Easter Images to share. Feel free to use these however you please.

Have a great Palm Sunday!
Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

Wedding Venue

2011-03-26T14:18:00.000-07:00

This is the setting where my granddaughter will be married in July.
Can't wait for the big day!

Isn't this amazingly beautiful?!!!

Bird incense burner

2011-03-23T17:39:00.000-07:00

Here is one of my finds while out antiquing! I loved this bird! The top comes off. The
tag on it said it was an incense burner! I didn't buy it for that purpose, but I had to buy
it. It looks a little like art deco style....is very heavy and the patina is great. I couldn't
find any identification marks on it. She is perched on one of my shelves where I can admire
her! Don't you think she's sweet?

Smiles and Blessings, friends,

Nancy

Art work backgrounds

2011-03-23T17:31:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of examples of some art work I did for backgrounds in digital media or
regular mixed media pieces. Just used acrylics and kinda smooshed them around...then
took a look to see what appeared! Flowers and leaves!

Fun work to help you loosen up a bit! You just never know what will appear! Surprise!

Have a great week y'all! Come back and visit often.

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

Denim bracelets

2011-03-16T18:59:00.000-07:00

Take a look at these! I had so much fun doing this.

Love them!

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Sharing old ads of clothing

2011-02-19T18:00:00.000-08:00

Don't you love these old styles?
Back when hats and gloves were in vogue!!
You didn't go out without them.
Enjoy!

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

New Venture.....Shops on the Corner

2011-02-19T17:28:00.000-08:00

Have to let you all in on my latest venture.

I now have a space in a local shop on Main Street in our little country town!

Mostly have my "junk drawer" jewelry, but also a few vintage items as well as a couple of antiques.

Hope to have more when I get it all together.

I had a shop a few years ago, but after the hurricane here, the shop had to close.

But now I am back in business, and I love doing this. Will take some pics and post

at a later date so you can see everything in our shop. There are about a dozen

vendors in all.

Have a great week end all!

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

2011-02-12T10:22:00.001-08:00

Free images from Dover Publications. If you sign up on their site you will receive free images,
I think monthly. They always provide a selecftion, so you can choose the ones you prefer.
You can use any of these images. Copyright free.
Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone in blogland!

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Daily Devotions with Dr. Stanley

2011-02-06T14:08:00.000-08:00

2011-01-15T10:50:00.000-08:00

New Junk Drawer Bracelets.
See these and more on my etsy.
www.nancarts.etsy.com

Thanks and Blessings,
Nancy

NEW YEAR....NEW HOPES....NEW DREAMS!!!

2011-01-12T11:29:00.000-08:00

I have been away for awhile! What with the holidays, work, family, company and everything else that life hands us! Looking forward to a great year in 2011. I am going to try to post here a couple of times a week as that seems best for me and my schedule. Also trying to allow more time for creating my art. I hope you will see some of that here as I finish.

Come back and visit my friends. I love blogging and all the wonderful people who I have met.

It is such a blessing. Thank you all!

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

2010-12-24T17:33:00.000-08:00

JESUS IS THE REASON! Merry Christmas blogger friends!

2010-12-24T17:22:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas Eve!

Stopping by to wish all bloggers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

May you be blessed this Christmas season.

Remember that Jesus came to earth to save us all from our sins...thru him we

will all meet again in Heaven.

Blessings to you all.

Nancy

Merry Christmas! Christmas shopping and preparations...

2010-12-16T14:43:00.000-08:00

Hi y'all....can't believe it has been a month since I last posted on my blog!
Where does the time go? I have been dealing with some health issues, and
just didn't get to the blog. Trying to keep up the house and also my day job!
BUT......am back again. I still have some shopping to do and other little things
in my house...like put up a tree! Have never been this late...EVER!!!

Just want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Let's not forget the true meaning of Christmas.
Pray for peace and that all our service men and women will be home soon.

Smiles and Blessings friends,
Nancy

More Giveaway Items Added

2010-11-17T10:46:00.000-08:00

Some lace and an old zipper just added to my give away.

Five cards of buttons...some full and some not so full!

These are all new items added today to my give away.

Please enter ...you might win!

Have a great day!
Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

GIVEAWAY...Somerset Magazines

2010-11-14T09:14:00.000-08:00

I am giving away two Somerset Magazines and I will throw in a few surprises!

These are duplicates...as I sometimes do, I can't always remember if I have

purchased one, and end up with two alike! I use age as the probable cause!

Anyway, just leave a comment and if you are already a follower, it will entitle you to

two entries. Not sure how long this will run, but I will post that in a day or so.

I love magazines, but Somerset magazines are my most favorite. If you have never bought one, maybe you

can win these. One is Jan/Feb 2010, and the other is Gallery Summer 2010.

They are chock full of inspiration, ideas and how to's. You will understand why I love them!!!

Good Luck to all!

Have a great day!

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

TIME! TIME!! TIME!!!

2010-11-13T16:21:00.000-08:00

Does anyone know where time goes? I've heard it flies! and I have even said that! There is no way you

can stop time....it just ticks-ticks-ticks- and on it goes....before you know it it's gone! I am a believer
that the older one gets the faster the ticks fly! Anyway, it does so for me. There's a whole book that could
be written about the passing of time, but not by me! I have a hard enough time just checking the clock!
Einstein said "the reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." A pretty good
assumption but a genius. Some things to ponder..."have a good time", "see you later", "I don't have
time for ...", "time goes by", "time after time", etc., etc. The whole purpose of this little blurb was to mention
that time got away from me on Thursday and before I knew it, Saturday was already here, and now about
to be gone! I wanted to post some really patriotic thoughts for Veteran's Day, but alas, it didn't get done.
I apologize to everyone and especially to all the veterans in our land. Those who served, are serving and
those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This is not a light subject to me, because I regard myself as
very patriotic. The flag is always flying! Even as a child the flag was flown on our front porch!

So NOW a big THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY. Now and in the past and to those who will serve in the future. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. AMEN!!!

Smiles and Blessings,...to all out in blogland!

Nancy

More Junk Drawer Jewelry!

2010-10-27T10:07:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest session at making junk jewelry!
More to come!
Will post pics of my store on Main Street.

Blessings, Friends,
Nancy

My Library Station

2010-10-27T09:57:00.000-07:00

My computer desk!

Computer and a few books!

This is where I wrap the book jackets!

Thought I would show you a small slice of my world at work in our County Library.
These are my work stations. I open boxes of new books, they go out for cataloging
and they come back to me for spine labels and covers. I handle every new book that
comes to us....I see everything new. James Patterson must write a new book every week!
We have a great library!
If there is a library in your town, city or county you should make it a point to visit!
There is so much material available to you! You can check out books, audio books,
CD's, DVD's, and look up all kinds of info on the internet. A children's section will
provide your kids with much enjoyment!

Go Visit Your Library and do yourself a favor!

Have a wonderful day, Friends.

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

More Junk Drawer Jewelry!

2010-10-06T05:35:00.000-07:00

Posting some more of my jewelry.

The pendants are made with a vintage key.

I added some bling and embellishments and strung them with cord or ribbon.

Check these out!

Have a great day, Friends!

See you back here shortly.

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Vintage Key Pendants

2010-10-06T05:32:00.000-07:00

Vintage Key Pendant with embellishments on black cord..

Key with typewriter key "N", peace, and religious medal on black cord..

Vintage key with bling and "Believe" tag...on black ribbon.

HAPPY FALL

2010-09-23T05:17:00.000-07:00

Happy Fall, Y'all!

Today is the first day of Fall!

Wearing jeans today! Even tho' the temp will reach 90 degrees today.

In Central Florida we don't see much Fall color....there are a few trees whose

leaves do change...but mostly we're green and brown! Orange/citrus trees stay green!

So to all you friends who live North of Central Florida enjoy the changing colors.

Just a note!

My "Junk Drawer Jewelry" bracelet was chosen by

LOVE IS by glowstoes on etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/

Take a look and see all recycled items!

Great Fun!!!

To all my Friends....Have a great day!!

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

REMEMBER 9/11

2010-09-10T19:47:00.000-07:00

Let's all REMEMBER this day.

Fly your American Flag!

Pray for all those who lost their lives.

We cannot forget the worst attack on our homeland.

Blessings,

Nancy

"Junk Drawer Jewelry"

2010-09-05T13:55:00.000-07:00

Have been busy creating my fun "junk drawer jewelry."

I was given an old tobacco can full of vintage and antique keys a few years ago.

Now I'm finally getting to create something fun with them.

Faith key necklace. This is an antique key to which I added the other embellishments.

There's a small cross, the word Faith, & two charms of red glass beads.

It is strung on a black cord.

This is for sale in my nan-c-arts shoppe.

You can reach it from my blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great day.

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

http://classroom-activities.suite101.com/article.cfm/bell_work_ideas_for_the_classroom

2010-08-28T10:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a website that offers much information.

Numerous authors have contributed their expertise to this site.

Give this a try....you'll like what you find.

Have a great day!

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Making Junk Jewelry with "stuff."

2010-08-27T12:02:00.000-07:00

Junk jewelry! I know you all have heard of this! Look around the house...
empty stuff out of the junk drawers that is small enough to fit on a piece of jewelry.
This includes old keys, nuts, lost & found items, charms, game pieces, broken
jewelry, odd earrings and whatever strikes your fancy! This is so much fun.

This is my work space! Today it is the dining room table!
Who knows where it will be tomorrow.
It looks like a disaster and I guess you could say it is, but this way
I have everything in front of me, and I can grab whatever strikes me!

More jewelry stuff!

Check out my etsy store where I will be adding some of my jewelry.
Thanks for visiting!
Have a great day, Friends, and come back to visit.

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

Sharing my Journal

2010-08-21T19:01:00.000-07:00

Cover of my Journal

Beach page

House page...cut from scrapbooking
papers and glued down.

Sharing my Journal

2010-08-21T18:28:00.000-07:00

Some pages I am sharing with you of one of my art journals.
My Dream.

One of the months. This bird is cut out of scrapbooking paper
and the branches and leaves are painted.

This is part of a story that I made up using clippings of words or
groups of words. This is a fun thing to try, because you just never
know where it will take you! Try it for fun!

Classrom Bell Work Activities for September

2010-08-10T16:34:00.000-07:00

Classrom Bell Work Activities for September

To all teachers out there who are looking for more ideas...go here!
You will find some very inspiring help here! My daughter, the
middle school language arts teacher also author, has lots of articles
on Suite 101. She is very creative.

You all have a great evening and rest of the week!

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

Bell Work Activities for August

2010-08-08T14:41:00.000-07:00

Bell Work Activities for August
Schools open this month and here is some information for you teachers out there who need
some new ideas and inspiration. Doris is a language arts teacher at a middle school who is
also an author. She has other ideas posted on Suite 101 if you care to look. She has very
good ideas.

Have a great week Friends, Teachers, and Students!

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

Great News!

2010-08-05T16:50:00.000-07:00

Great news to share with you all.

A friend of mine is opening a shop on Main Street in town, so I will have a place to sell

my crafts and paintings. Maybe even some of my antique collection.

I am making some jewelry that features our local High School colors and team, Wildcats!

A few pics of what I have done so far.

Will keep you posted on how all this goes!

I am excited.

I had a space a couple of years ago, but the store eventually closed, so

that put me out of business as well!

Have a great evening and rest of the week.

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Tallahasse, Florida Capital

2010-08-04T05:52:00.000-07:00

Capital Buildings, Tallahassee, Florida

The photo shows both the old and new capital buildings in Tallahassee, Florida.

The founding of Tallahassee was largely a matter of convenience. In 1821, Florida was ceded by Spain to the United States. A territorial government was established, but the impracticalities of alternately meeting in St. Augustine and Pensacola — the two largest cities in the territory at the time — led territorial governor William Pope Duval to appoint two commissioners to establish a more central meeting place.

In October 1823, John Lee Williams of Pensacola and Dr. William Simmons of St. Augustine selected the former Indian settlement of Tallahassee (roughly midway between the two cities) as a suitable place. Their decision was also based on its location near a beautiful waterfall — now part of Cascades Park — and the old capital of the Apalachee chiefdom. In March of the following year it was formally proclaimed the capital. Florida did not become a state, however, until 1845 (Tebeau:122).

On November 1, 1823, John Lee Williams wrote to Congressional Delegate (and later Florida Governor), Richard Keith Call, about the location of the capital:

"Doct. Simmons has agreed that the Site should be fixed near the old fields abandoned by the Indians after Jackson's invasion, but has not yet determined whether between the ... old fields, or on a fine high lawn about a mile W. In both spots the water is plenty and good."

The rough hewn frontier capital gradually grew into a town during Florida's territorial period. In anticipation of becoming a state, the territorial government erected a greek revival masonry structure that would befit a state capitol. The structure opened in 1845 in time for statehood and eventually become known as the "old Capitol" which stands in front of the current new capitol high rise today.

Copied from Wikipedia.

Have a great Wednesday, Friends! I will be back soon.
Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

Weekend in Tallahassee

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Tallahassee Three Day Week End.

It was a great time! For me, anyway. Visited with my brother and my grandson.

His parents were there to move him into his new living quarters, which is an old

1920's house. There are five bedrooms and three and a half baths.

Fireplaces, front porch and a back deck.

He is officially living there!

Saturday night came a real thunder-knocker, toad strangler storm.

Wow! The lightning was like continuous! the sky was all light up and the

thunder boomed. Don't you like a good old fashioned thunder storm?

We ate out a couple of times. Some excellent seafood.

Made a trip to Books a Million, but didn't find the latest Somerset Mag I was looking for.

Will make a trip to our local BAM this week. Hopefully it will be out on the shelf.

I get upset when I can't find the latest Somerset! These are the greatest!

You get all kinds of inspiration from just looking at the fabulous photos.

Have a great Monday, Friends!

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Back to School Icebreakers

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Back to School Icebreakers

Check out this article. My daughter is a middle school language arts teacher who
is also an author. She writes school and pupil related subjects that she comes up
with. If you have school age children, or are a teacher, you will find her articles
extremely helpful. So go take a look!

Have a great week end!
Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

Giveaway Winnings!

2010-07-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

These are my winnings from IM GIRL giveaway! Thanks so much!
Lots of really nice items. Tea cup with tea, a dish towel that has some
fun stampings on each corner, a gift bag with tag, and one of her fabulous
key necklaces. I love this. I am so happy to have that necklace!!
Check out her blog for more give aways.

Smiles and Blessings y'all,
Nancy

Making a Travel Journal

2010-07-18T12:50:00.000-07:00

Making a Travel Journal

Take a look at this! My daughter did this for my grandaughter who made a study trip to
Italy this summer. Great ideas that can be used in any journal. Happy reading.

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancdy

Beautiful Roses to share

2010-07-14T09:24:00.000-07:00

Some beautiful rose post cards I recently purchased and am sharing with all my blogger friends.

Feel free to take these and use any way you like!

Maybe you will even share what you do with them.

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Treasures from Antique shop

2010-07-11T11:50:00.000-07:00

My latest finds from stopping at an Antique Store on my way home from the beach!

A roller, some crochet pieces and two lovely roses postcards to add to my rose collection!

I couldn't resist this plastic cigar box with the very colorful label that is in great shape.
On the outside is an identical label. Inside was a little box full of
buttons, snaps and needles and pins. Also, there was this little label that shows
Hand Knit by ....! You sew these into the piece you have knitted for someone special.
I wonder if she is still knitting?

Smiles and Blessings Friends,
and if you are a knnitter, Happy Knitting!
Nancy

Florida Beach Sand

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This is what I left behind! Boo Hoo!!
I am safe at home and there is nothing like Home Sweet Home, except
a beautiful Florida Beach! I miss you already.

Florida Beach Sand!

Once it gets in your shoes it is hard to shake it out!
The best place on earth to be!

                                                                 Happy Sunday, Friends!
                                                                    Smiles and Blessings,
                                                                               Nancy

Bear Pics and Story

2010-07-11T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers!

Here is something you should see and read. Go Here. This bear was really in a bad place, but
not to worry!, he knows there is an imminent rescue. Amazing! Enjoy this story.

Smiles and Blessings friends,
Nancy

Fun in the Sun!

2010-07-08T18:38:00.000-07:00

Fun in the sun was just that! The beach was wonderful!
Great vacation, but over much to soon. Next year will be here before we know it.
Always the BEACH!!!!

                                                               Hope you had a great vaction.
                                                               Smiles and Blessings Friends,

                                                                            Nancy

LADY FREEDOM!!!

2010-07-04T18:44:00.000-07:00

United States of America!!

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!!

To you all out there.
GOD Bless America the land of the brave and the home of the free!

America is the best country in all the world. YES!!!

Smiles and Blessings, Friends,

Nancy

Coastal Charm Blog and Jimmy Buffet's free concert!

2010-06-28T15:23:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post about the Coastal Charm blog. She is having a give away and welcomes entries. Post about her blog and the Jimmy Buffet free concert to help bring in tourists and Buffet lovers to help boost
the economy! Jimmy is doing this to help his beloved state. The oil spill has devastated some of the Gulf
area and taken the livelihood from residents. We pray for those people who are dealing with this issue.

Smiles and Blessings to dear friends,

Nancy

Doll Bassinet Blanket

2010-06-27T10:22:00.000-07:00

The doll blanket I crochetted for the bed.
I also made a little mattress for it from an old embroidered pillow case.
I trimmed it down a little because there was a hole in the closed end, but that
made it just the right length!
I still have to make the pillow. I have a doll pillow case that I am going to use.
Will trim that down a little also, but it has lace already on the open end, so I can
slip a small pillow into it.
I think the little lady who receives this will be so happy. I think I might even
buy a new baby doll to make it complete!

Smiles and Blessings,

Nancy

Happy Father's Day Dad's

2010-06-20T08:07:00.000-07:00

The Father of my Children!

My Daddy!

Happy Father's Day to you both!
I love you always!

God's Blessings,
Nancy

Back to Blogging!

2010-06-14T18:22:00.000-07:00

Hi y'all!

Am back to blogging!

I have been away a few days but am now back!

Here's my latest purchase!

Hoping this will help with weight loss, toning up some muscles and whatever else it will do!

I need all the help I can get!!! HA! .:)

Smiles and Blessings friends,

Nancy

Exercycle!

2010-06-14T18:16:00.000-07:00

My exercycle!

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Etsy Cottage Style Rose Summer Swap

2010-06-05T18:48:00.000-07:00

Etsy Cottage Style Rose Summer Swap!

The group is having another swap. This one will be rose related.

It should be fun! Will keep you all abreast and show my items here!

Have a great day and a great Sunday!

Smiles and Blessings friends,

Nancy

WINNER

2010-05-30T06:47:00.000-07:00

ALL THE ENTRIES....

THE WINNER

WINNER OF COTTAGE CHARM GIVEAWAY

2010-05-30T06:38:00.001-07:00

THE WINNER OF MY GIVEAWAY.........IS

SHERRY OF BLESSINGS FROM OUR NEST....

Sherry if you will email me your address your gifts will be on their way Tuesday,

since Monday is a holiday and no mail service.

Am glad you entered my giveaway and that you are a new follower.

THANK YOU!!

Smiles and Blessings friend,

Nancy

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Participating In

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                                                           Check out my giveaway and enter.
                                                        Just scroll down until you find my items!
                                                      Good Luck in all the giveaways...ends May 29th.
                                                                   Smiles and Blessings, dear Friends,
                                                                                    Nancy

Memorial Day May 31, 2010

2010-05-21T18:34:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day is a day of rememberance for those who have died in our nation's service.
It's a day of coming together to honor those who gave their all.
There is a lot of different stories about where and when this began and by whom.
May 30th was the day it was first observed, but someone wanted it changed to the
fourth Monday in May, thus a three-day weekend was born! Another day off from work!

Years ago, every little town or village had their own observance, with a parade and
flags flying. Patriotism was alive then. Little flags with stars were displayed in the windows of
families who had lost a loved one. People planted American Flags, and sometimes red geraniums or
poppies, on the graves of those who gave the ultimate sacrafice.

Let's all fly the American Flag on May 31st just to show that patriotism is still alive in
this great country of ours. Stop and silently remember those who, because of their
sacrifice, have given us freedom we all enjoy in our land.

Smiles and Blessings,
Happy Memorial Day to all who read this!
Nancy

The Snow Image Story

2010-05-21T13:56:00.000-07:00

This image is from an 1899 Fourth Reader that has been in my family for years.
The Snow Image was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne; here are a few words from that
story describing this picture.

"At this instant a flock of snowbirds came flitting through the air. As was very natural, they avoided
Violet and Peony (children in the story). But--and this looked strange,--they flew at once to the
white-robed child, fluttered eagerly about her head, alighted on her shoulders, and seemed to claim
her as an old acquaintance.
She, on her part, was evidently as glad to see these little birds, old Winter's Grandchildren, as
they were to see her, and welcomed them by holding out both her hands. Hereupon they each
and all tried to alight on her two palms and ten small fingers and thumbs, crowding one another off,
with an immense fluttering of their tiny wings. One dear little bird nestled tenderly in her bosom;
another put its bill to her lips. They were as joyous, all the while, and seemed as much in their element
as you may have seen them when sporting with a snowst0rm."

I know the winter has long gone (?)! But I love this old picture and these beautiful words.
Maybe you could find this story and read the entire piece. It isn't very long.

Smiles and Blessings on this beautiful day, Friends,
Nancy

2010-05-18T08:33:00.000-07:00

http://twiceremembered.blogspot.com/2010/05/4th-annual-cottage-charm-giveaway-event.html

Here is the link to the Cottage Charm Giveaway.
Be sure to visit here where you can enter lots of giveaways.
Have fun and good luck!

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

Cottage Charm Giveaway!

2010-05-18T08:27:00.000-07:00

I am joining in the Cottage Charm Giveaway! This will be my first giveaway ever!

Below this post are the items I will be giving away. Please enter!

Just become a follower or if you are already a follower, let me know in your comment.

I will pick one winner on the 29th and post here. Will let you know.

Good luck to you all!

Smiles and Blessings, Dear Friends,

Nancy

Cottage Charm Giveaway items

2010-05-18T08:19:00.000-07:00

Leaf shape with roses and gold pin dish.

These are the items for the Cottage Charm Giveaway.
Shabby, chippy candle stick, leaf shaped dish with roses, white candle
and the doily underneath.

Thanks for entering!

Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

Summer Splash at our Library

2010-05-13T16:51:00.000-07:00

I thought I would share this craft that we are planning for our children's summer program at our county library.

I took some pics today to show you how this is made.

We are using recyclables...old telephone book, packing paper from boxes, and old magazines.

This is a good way to show kids how we can use some of the things that would be cast off.

Saving some resources by going green!

Smiles and Blessings, Friends,

Nancy

Colorful Scales for our Fluffy Fish

2010-05-13T16:41:00.000-07:00

One inch circle cutter and some of the circles that are cut from recycled magazines.
These are the fish scales...very colorful!

Here is the fluffy fish...all stuffed and covered with scales.
He will have a jiggley eye, lips and fins will all be painted and papered
with more recyclables.

Our kids should have fun making this!
They can hang it from a ribbon, string or fishing line!

Our bulletin board will be made to look like an aquarium and all the fish will be
swimming around...some green seaweed and coral at the bottom, to make it more realistic.
The kids can make the seaweed and coral from more recycled paper.

Will show pics after all this takes place..starting in the month of June.

Fish Craft for Summer Splash for Library

2010-05-13T16:20:00.000-07:00

Fish Pattern
Our children's summer program at our library is titled "Summer Splash."
It will have books and crafts on things relating to the water.
One of the crafts will be this stuffed fish..as you will see from the following.

Cut two sides from paper. I am recycling paper from packages of books we receive at our library.
Use whatever paper you have...paper bags, wrapping etc.
This craft uses all recycled paper.

Two pieces cut and started with the stapling.

Stuffed fish! I used pages from old telephone book.
Crumple and stuff...or you can use a paper shredder to shred pages
then stuff. This does make the fish "fluffier."
In case you like fluffy fish!!

Smiles and Blessings, Friends,
Nancy

Mother's Flowers

2010-05-08T13:54:00.000-07:00

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Collage I made for Mother's.

Mother's Day Sunday May 9th

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This Sunday, May 9th, is Mother's Day.
A holiday, that all over this United States of America, we will be honoring Mothers.
May 8, 1914, the U. S. Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.
May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, signed a proclamation declaring the first National Mother's Day.
Grafton Church, West Virginia, held the first celebration and is now the International Mother's Day Shrine and is a National Historical Landmark.
Carnations are the flower that has come to represent Mother's Day.
Mother's Day is celebrated in many countries throughout the world.

Remember your Mother on this day and honor her, even if she is no longer with you on this earth,

think about her and send up a prayer for her. Thank her for all the years she gave you.

Your family is all you have...they are LOVE!

Smiles and Blessings, Friends and Mothers everywhere!

Nancy