One of my FAVORITE magazines

If you haven't had the pleasure of getting your hands on a copy of Mary Jane's Farm, you are really missing out!

Introductions Please!

 I would like you to meet a very special friend who is also a dear cousin-o-mine! We grew up together here in the Pacific Northwest (Oh the stories we could tell!) but alas, She married and moved to New Hampshire. Connie has now lived in N.H. longer then she lived here! How can that be?

 We get to see each other once a year if we are lucky. Last year we met in Florida 3 times to be with her sweet Mama who passed on to glory in July. Auntie Carole is dearly missed, especially by her daughters who went through their first holiday season with out her. 

This could turn into a book- but I wanted to share her blog with you all!

Just a Lil Shabby

She hasn't posted much yet but she is going to share some of her cool projects and her adventures around the globe! While there...be sure and become a follower!

They worshipped with the Queen while in England!



On the lower deck of the Eiffel Tower...Swoon!



Neat buildings in Germany

The situation called for it!

Did I mention She goes hunting with her husband?

I have FIVE brothers and no sisters. Except of course Connie. And her sis Lori. And several great sister in laws! I am blessed.

P.S. We discovered SKYPE and now we can have coffee together whenever we like! We forgot we are no longer teenagers and we stayed up all night (yep, till 6a.m.) skyping -doing projects together.

Junque Jewelry

Now featured at Uncovered Ruby.

Stand out from the crowd with this uncommon cuff bracelet...

 Toss on a charm or two for a elegant yet laid back look...

Style far from ordinary...

I'd rather be in Paris...

Whimsical fun...

 Unique pearls in opulent pastels..

Have you been to Uncovered Ruby Lately? Stay tuned, This week I will take you inside their ever-so-charming shop located in Old Town Battle Ground!

Words of wisdom

Live from New York it's...

New Years Eve 2010!

We usually don't do much on New Years Eve. We watch the Times Square ball drop and festivities around the world. What do you do to bring in the new year?

Photo credit: Countdown Entertainment

Hope you have a blessed 2011!

Over the River...

OK, over the (dry) creek that leads us...

Through the woods..(which are lush and green in the spring...)

To the 'ol fishing hole.

 My "baby boy" Noah taking it easy..

I inched up to the waters edge...

And plop! first cast-2 feet out. Not going to get dinner this way.

 The jig waves it's pretty pink feathers at me from under the water. 

Down stream...

We're in the wilderness (5 miles from town) but came prepared...

Starbucks keeps us going even when the fish don't bite!

My gorgeous sister-in-law Katie and her equally pretty daughter Madison...

Fishing can be beautiful! Love the bright pink bait!



We found this little shelter someone left behind...

My Brother Greg dreaming of the "big" one...

Mr. Wonderful getting his fish on  in between helping me untangle my line...

 My nephew Aiden, discouraged he couldn't get the fire started...

 And then he put his boy scout skills to work and...success!!

Guess who caught a fish?!! OK, full disclosure. I caught my FIRST fish about a week before, but hey...I can still brag, right?



I bring you Good Tidings of Great Joy

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!