MY BIGGEST SECRET EVER, AND ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE!

"Country Victorian" magazine choose my "Pink Fairy Cottage" to feature in their Annual Magazine. Although it won't be on newstands for a couple more days (September 11th), I just couldn't wait a minute longer to tell everyone.

I am so very excited and happy that all the joy and fun that went into my newest Decorating Project paid off in a BIG way. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this project a "Dream Come True".

A special thank you to my husband Mike who actually came up with the idea this spring and said "Let's go for it". Who knew how "Big" a "Small" idea could turn out to be!

I hope you all have a chance to pick up a copy. If you can't find it on your newsstand, let me know and I will do my best to get you one!

TREASURED HEIRLOOMS FAN CLUBS'
NEW PRESIDENT! JAN HAND

I received two wonderful emails this morning. Both were amazing and I wanted nothing less than to share them with all of you. Just in case no one pats you on the back today and says "Good Job", "I Love You", or "You're Special", I'm doing it for you.

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Good Morning Cathy,

I hope you slept better last night. Your studio looks so amazing. I just love the thought of your working there every day. It's the most wonderful space. You ARE truly blessed and talented.

If I could wrap up a gift of "inner peace" for you, I would do it!!! The only answer I always seem to have for peoples' needs is the loving peace I receive from knowing God. This mornings reading from Joyce Meyer's book of devotions, "Starting Your Day Right", tells me to "ACT NOW". With you in mind, I'm taking my instructions to heart. She wrote: "Good intentions are not acts of obedience, and procrastination devours opportunities to live a purposeful life. Whatever God has inspired you to do --- do it today. Just do what needs to be done, even if the first thing you tackle is the dishes in the sink or a garage that needs cleaning. If God has specifically told you to bless someone, and you have intended to do it, remember that now is the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation."

I love you. I admire you. I am so proud of you and I am not surprised at all at your success. I'm the PRESIDENT, I hosey, of the TREASURED HEIRLOOMS FAN CLUB. And you can blog that!!!! Love, Cousin Jan

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My New Friend Kim From Liverpool, England.



The Wonder of You

It's a lovely day here in Liverpool and I was just reading my "Oprah at Home Magazine" about her 'Leadership Academy for girls in South africa'. Oprah says "its an atmosphere of possibility, if you are surrounded by beauty, it inspires the beauty in you"! She goes on to say "love is in the details"! The first person that came to my mind was 'you', as I know you offer your support to "Oprahs Angel Network" and like I've said before "you offer your talents and beauty to us all" and it's true that you inspire the beautiful soul within us. That is quite often buried by trash!

I want to follow in your footsteps and you are certainly following in 'Oprahs' by lifting us all to a higher ground! Thank you for you and all that you are once again.

God Bless,
Kim, Liverpool, England

NEED I SAY MORE.......

PINK FAIRY COTTAGE

THE FINAL CHAPTER ~ PLEASE JOIN ME FOR TEA

THE PRINCE AND THE FAIRY MAIDEN



WILL YOU ACCEPT MY PROPOSAL OF BETROTHAL?



WHAT WAS I THINKING???


WOMEN, JEESH...

LALALA

THAT WAS EXHAUSTING...

JUST CHECKING...


WHEW ~ WHAT A BUSY DAY!
TIME FOR OUR AFTERNOON SNACK
~ DONUTS AND M&M'S ~
SOUNDS GOOD TO ME, CATH....

A PINK PRINCESS ARRIVED TODAY.


HER KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR TOO!

WAITING FOR A PINK PRINCESS!

Fourth of July

UH OH! Looks like the 4th of July Festivities were way too much for Cath!

Hmmmmmmm.... I think I better wake her up, she's sleeping on my bed!

Jeesh, the suspense is killing me!!!!!

MAGICAL RENOVATION ~ PHASE TWO

Hi angels. Wow, three of us made it here so far. You two are lucky you have wings, I've only got one foot. I'm really old though and I was hand made by Cathy's Mom 35 years ago, so that makes me the most special resident of the pink house!

Keep watching as Cathy and I get this place decorated to the hilt. It's going to be FABULOUS.

LET THE MAGIC TRANSFORMATION BEGIN. Keep checking back to see the progress of the "New and Improved" Pink Gingerbread House! My childhood dreams are coming true. Gnomes, Fairies, Butterflies and Magic Woodland Creatures will have a place to call home pretty soon. And I will join them for afternoon tea!

ROMANTIC COUNTRY MAGAZINE

SUMMER ISSUE
I finally made it! Romantic Country, Page 17! My one-of-a-kind teacup and teapot wreaths are listed in the "OUR FAVORITE FINDS" Article.

"A WARM WELCOME"... Greet family and friends with a one-of-a-kind vintage Limoges and other romantic china and porcelain miniatures. Strands of pearls, ribbons, silk flowers, vintage lace, towle,and more are used in each of my designs."

Each wreath or swag is a treasure to behold and a plethora of beautiful china pieces. I hope you all have a chance to pick up an issue of this wonderful magazine. In the meantime, hop on over to my website and see all the newest treasures I have uploaded this week. Enjoy browsing and shopping.