Make a wish on a starfish

Treat yourself and go to the beach, it's almost surreal how it changes your perspective

I am so loving preparing for our up coming retreat in Coronado- just the idea of us girls playing in the sand, releasing parts of us held captive and giving ourselves permission to

play

G is for Go:::::

This is exactly How I have been feeling- get ready get set go:::::

Lot's of fun things to do, not even enough time in the day. My grandson Gavin is now mobile and in constant motion until he collapses- hmmmmm must run in the family;)

Sandcastle Sirens

Together ,myself along with some really great ladies are hosting Sand Castle Sirens -an artists retreat

We have two amazing classes being taught by Julie Haymaker Thompson

along with a bohemian bonfire and vintage vendor sale(marché dans le jardin)

and as if that's not enough :: all of this will be happening seaside at our beautiful Coronado beach house location.

30% of the sales made at the vintage vendor sale goes directly into our art therapy program- what a blessing to be in the middle of such a giving group of talented, fun, beautiful women.

we have just a few spots open to attend the class, but you better hurry;)

contact Melanie or Jane Sandcastlesirens@gmail.com

risk love

So my really wise and very fun friend Jackie brought to my attention that I have won the flakiest blogger award and yes I am wearing the crown every day until I get myself back into more consistant blogging;)

Aren't friends great, they give you that nudge, laugh with you , and are always there if you need a hand, I am so very blessed to have so many great women in my life.

We spent a few hours yesterday drawing and painting, I made this very french looking lady, she I might put some word boxes that remind me to "risk love"

My Home is a Peaceful Haven

I was so inspired by the "Lovely Lorraine's" post on Paperbird appropriately tittled "Embrace The Day"

she wrote of the feeling of being behind even before the day has started.

WOW this spoke to me ever so loudly, I too have felt like I have been juggling, all very good things - but not really a sense of approval to slow down.

I had a really great response to my last post, so many ladies have emailed me their affirmations and positive feedback, one that stood out to me from

Caryn Lynn from Art and the Creative Spirit

she wrote about repeating "I love and Adore Myself" and every time she said it - it made her smile even more:::: and then leads us through her strength of true acceptance and self love!

It's a great way to start the day- to meditate on a positive affirmation, if I am at a loss for

one I visit Louise Hay -

this is where I found "My home is a Peaceful Haven"

and it is!!

I love and adore myself

I stumbled upon this fantastic mirror on my recent trip to Healdsburg(Northern Calif)

It literally spoke to my soul, I felt like I had found such a happy place deep inside.

I don't think I tell myself this often enough

(it's even more engaging if you look yourself directly in the eye when you say it)

This soul speaking mirror was perfecly placed in the ladies room in Cafe Gratitude

An amazing cafe where upon ordering you are invited to share what you are grateful for, the waitress literally asks you and yes it transforms your day.

How simple - just like the mirror, I can propell myself to my happy place.

OH and by the way the food is 100% organic and 100% delicious

Taken from the menu:

We select the finest organic ingredients to honor the earth and ourselves, as we are one and the same. We support local farmers, sustainable agriculture, and environmentally-friendly products. Our food is prepared with love. We invite you to step inside and enjoy being someone who chooses: loving your life, adoring yourself, accepting the world, being generous and grateful every day, and experiencing being provided for. Have fun and enjoy being nourished.

Lucky 13

I finally learned how to thread the bobbin on my sewing machine- wow!

It's been 32 years since I last used my singer so this was quite an accomplishment;)

I created this 8x8 layout for a circle journal group I have been selected to be part of named "lucky 13"
Too much fun, lot's of very talented ladies, I am so very" lucky "to be part of.

I posted a few tricks of the trade on the blog , like how I colorized the pictures -stop by and let us know whatch'a think.