What do you need today - a little blog candy to make your day?

What dear blog friends do you need today? How often do you even give yourself the opportunity to consider what you need? If you're a busy, working mum like me, I bet not very often.

This little lady has been quite busy the past few weeks, building her nest, caring for her soon to be hatchling. While difficult to clearly see - this is my little momma bird just outside my office window, in her nest. All she needs right now, is to keep her little egg or eggs warm and safe until they're ready to enter our world. She is so nurturing.

Oh how I want to peek inside her nest, but it is up just high enough for my little 5' frame to not even see when standing up on my front porch welcome bench - and I certainly don't want to cause momma bird any undue stress.

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Do you need a little laughter maybe? Oh, laughter is so good for the soul.

I found this video "make em laugh" from Singin' in the Rain (a superb film) and hopefully by watching it, you will find your sweet self smiling, and even giggling a bit.

I have a bit of a boisterous laugh - when it's really tapped into, it's a no holds bar guffaw straight from the belly, and boy-oh-boy how good that feels, huh? My girls tell me they can always hear my laugh in the crowd at school plays and such. Not sure that's a good thing for them :o) but it is for momma.

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So, I've been giving thought to this little blog of mine, wondering whether to keep it up, what to write, what to share . . .pondering the possibilities - oh, I have some ideas, but I'd sure like to hear from you too. Is there something in particular you want when you visit a blog, this blog? 

I was visiting my fellow artist friend, Jackie Von Tobel, (have you seen her fabrics - OMG!) the other day and saw her yummy pencil holder in this post and thought I'd share with you how I store my pens and pencils. The containers are designed to hold silverware, but, sheesh! Who says we have to use anything for its intended purpose. I love thinking outside the box.

I have some in my Feather Your Nest and Botanique collections - they spin too which makes them extra fun and all girly - twirly! Would you like one? Tell me what you would use yours for, and if you have a blog, do feel free to post the pic on your blog with our link, inviting your readers to come join the fun. In a few days, will randomly select a winner.

Now, if you haven't put in your special request for mother's day, come visit us here (or send hubby) to find something special to warm your heart & home (just what every momma wants).

Thanks for visiting -

blessings to you

xoxo

Terri

Comments

[jane maday]

Hi Terri,
I hear you about wondering if you should continue your blog. Seems like it has been on your mind for a while. I know it does seem like just another thing to add to your busy plate sometimes, but I do think it is a useful tool. It seems to me that in this business it is very important to develop a relationship with the people who collect your pieces. They like to feel like they know you and share your beautiful lifestyle. This is basically what people like Thomas Kinkade do-sell the friendship along with the art. Your blog is very beautiful. But if it seems too much to keep up with, perhaps you could do what Susan Winget does and have a newsletter attached to your website, that she only updates periodically?

[Janet Wecker Frisch]

OK - my mistake, I thought you had a different comment areas, lol. I could REALLY utilize one of these twirlys for drawing pencils, markers and brushes. Right now they are rolling around on top of my drawing surface. :-)

[Janet Wecker Frisch]

Hi Terri - Checking in on you this morning I notice that you and I have more than a few, similar thoughts. Remember a while back when you and I related to "being brave enough to do a workshop," on LinkedIn? Well guess what, the one I signed up for is TOMORROW!

I've been watching some birds nesting outside my studio window too this Spring. It's interesting isn't it? The daddy bird however is making me crazy with his continual knocking on my windows.

I'm going to try and comment in your other linked areas. :-)

[Lori Anderson-Tel]

so pretty!!!! i would use the twirly for max's glitter pens and colored pencils and art supplies to keep him inspired to be creative every day. this morning he woke up and started making a poster for the komen merchandise shop i have to run all weekend - with glitter glue and markers and all the embellishments. what a sweetie pie! love you! ;0) lulubelle

[Jennifer Scull]

well seeing as my markers are all over the place willy nilly, I would use them for the exact same purpose you are! a few are tucked in a plain cardboard box (ugh!) but the rest just roll around on my crafting table. I use them too often to tuck them in a drawer somewhere....
and there is absolutely nothing wrong with a good belly laugh! it shows that you enjoy life to the fullest! :)

[Elaine]

I find your posts totally inspiring for a beautiful lifestyle, Teri! It doesn't matter what you say or share you have a beauty about the way you write and I am inspired every time I stop in and see what's going on with you! I totally love the twirly aspect of the silverware holders! I would use them for just that - we're always trying to free up space in our tiny 50's house (especially the kitchen) they'd be absolutely perfect there!! :) Love your new music lineup as well. It's one of the few that doesn't scare the living daylights out of me when I first arrive! Many hugs,
Elaine :)