The winner of the beautiful charm necklace and an amazing story…


This image seemed ever so appropriate as I announce the winner of the lovely charm necklace giveaway.  First, let me say that KSP selected the name in a random drawing, so you can both love and hate him…visualize me pointing … Continue reading The winner of the beautiful charm necklace and an amazing story…

Top 6 Special Ideas for Special Families for the Holidays.


We do not choose to be born. We do not choose our parents. We do not choose our historical epoch, the country of our birth, or the immediate circumstances of our upbringing. We do not, most of us, choose to … Continue reading Top 6 Special Ideas for Special Families for the Holidays.

Things that shine created by a person that shines: “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration”


“Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases” ~Samuel Johnson As you may or may not know, I love and am inspired by pretty, lovely, and crafty things (although I am not at all crafty).  One of the things I love is all … Continue reading Things that shine created by a person that shines: “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration”

Finding strength in Holdin’ Holden? It’s a new “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration.”


“To overcome difficulties is to experience the full delight of existence.” ~ Authur Schoepenhauer I am really loving the ‘Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration’ Series, because it introduces me (and hopefully you!) to so many interesting people. Some of whom I interact with … Continue reading Finding strength in Holdin’ Holden? It’s a new “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration.”

Coffee is on…Welcome to ‘mynewfavoriteday’


“A smile is the universal welcome.” ~ Max Eastman Waves and smiles to all of you that may be joining us from my new Yahoo! blog! Yay!  So happy you are here and thanks for popping by. Feel free to put your feet up, grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine depending on what time of day you arrive, and browse some of our heartfelt posts. If you are looking for some guidance, you can click on “If you are just joining us, some of my favorite posts” and take a look a look around. For my current … Continue reading Coffee is on…Welcome to ‘mynewfavoriteday’

A sign for the door to your heart…knock, knock.


“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” ~ Frederick Keonig Not a long wordy post today (pause for shock and … Continue reading A sign for the door to your heart…knock, knock.