Red and White Peppermint Stick Treasury




Enjoy some yummy peppermint hot cocoa while you browse this peppermint stick inspired collection.

Have a fabulous Friday!

What's Your Favorite Way to Spend Summer Vacation?

What do you find enjoyable and relaxing on vacation?

Beach painting "Surf Chair II" 20x20 oil on deep canvas

by NancyHughesMiller

I enjoy reading with a cool drink of iced green tea or lemonade. I also enjoy bike rides and long walks.



Relaxing by Cool Blue Waters

I would love to hear about your favorite summer vacation activities.

Thanks in advance for sharing!
Have a terrific Tuesday!

Gifts for Grads

Cool Mountain Air Herbal Shampoo from nikkicandles

Climb Every Mountain

Saw this Cool Mountain Air Herbal Shampoo from the Etsy shop of nikkicandles, and I started thinking of this song from "The Sound of Music." It always reminds me to keep pushing and pursuing my dreams to fulfill my destiny.

Here is a tribute to all who have studied hard and overcome many obstacles to achieve great things. Congratulations to all our graduates!

Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday!

Summer Days Are Here

Hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable Memorial Day with family and friends. Summer has unofficially begun with parades, picnics and cookouts.
Enjoy these collections of wonderful items to take you all the way through the summer season.

Wallet Wristlet Purse Clutch Nautical - Red and White Stripe

Red White and Blue


Memorial Day Shopping


Remembering!

Enjoy the warm weather!
Happy Tuesday!

Ready to Barbecue?

Looking forward to the long weekend!



Grill Master

Enjoy these great gift ideas for cooking out and for Dad.

Source: etsy.com via Susan on Pinterest

vintage teak snack set

What is your favorite thing about barbecue/cookout season?
Do have any special recipes for marinades, rubs or sauces?
I would love to hear from you.

Father's Day Gift Ideas

2 beautiful treasuries with great gift ideas for Dad!

Laser Cut Key chain from HavokDesigns

The Traveler


My Man

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Time for Pink Lemonade

Enjoy a refreshing glass of lemonade!

Small Trades self-portrait - The seed gatherer - Lemon photo -

Pink Lemonade

Summer Peachy Yellow Tangerine Ruffled Edge Infinity Scarf

Solar Power Lemon Yellow Ruffled Lettuce Edge Scarf

Pink Pearl Gray Melon Stripe Cotton Fringe Scarf

 

Enjoy!

 

 

Warm Weather, Warm Colors

Happy Sunday!


Hot May

Enjoy this lovely coral and  orange treasury!

Friday Finds for Summer

Warmer weather has me dreaming of summer.

Summer Dreams

Enjoy! Happy Friday!

Romantic Red for Mom

What wonderful surprises do you have for mom?


Ruby Red Romantic Treasury

Enjoy this lovely romantic ruby red treasury!

Are You Ready? It's Time to Wrap It Up!

Hope you are ready for holiday gift giving! Have you wrapped all of your gifts?

If not you might consider some non-traditional ways to "wrap".

Consider cookie tins, tote bags, colorful shoe boxes or candy boxes as containers.

Tote bag filled with goodies

Or as alternatives to wrapping paper use fabric remnants, dinner napkins, glossy magazine pages, scrapbook paper scraps and newspapers.

Red Gift Box decorated with strips of black polka dot scrapbook paper and recycled security envelopes

Time to Wrap It Up!


Last minute goodies to wrap yourself and your gifts in style!

What alternatives to traditional wrapping do you use? I would love to hear about (and see photos) how you simplify the gift wrapping process.

Happy wrapping!
Enjoy!

Everything You Need for a Cozy Winter Evening

As we settle in to colder winter weather, I've gathered together a few things for a cozy winter evening.

First, a warm fire.

Fireplace at Midnight Print by foreverflowersbyamy

Next, you need a comfy chair or rocker.

Lumberyard Rocker from Shinerinternational

Then, a soft throw, warm slippers and a cushy footstool.

Super-Cozy Afghan from chillywinniesknits

Slippers from WoolyBaby

Footstool from unchanginggrace

You might also want something warm to drink, a snack to munch on and engaging books to read. I've compiled this treasury of wonderful items to create such an evening.

Another Cozy Winter Evening

How would you stay warm on a cold winter evening? Which items would you include for a comfy evening at home?

Enjoy and stay warm!

Hot Chocolate for a Cold Wintry Day!

  Sweet Lydias Hot Cocoa in Snow!

Check out this recipe for Spiced Hot Chocolate!
While looking for a yummy picture of hot chocolate, I found this picture and Sweet Lydias. Sweet Lydias is based in Lowell, MA where they have a hot chocolate contest every Thanksgiving weekend. Lydia's marshmallows have been on top of the winning cocoa for the past three years in a row! Yummy!

Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream, Please!


Love chocolate brown? Know someone who does? You'll love this delicious chocolate brown and creamy white treasury!

Nothing warms me up like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day! So many memories of hot chocolate after hours sledding or ice skating.

What about you? Do you enjoy hot chocolate? How do you like it? With whipped cream? or maybe with a peppermint stick? I would love to hear your comments!

Marvelous Monday Gifts Made for Her

Sweet Berries and Cream

These soft colors remind me of sweet berries and cream or fruit pie and vanilla ice cream. This whole collection started when I saw this lovely necklace by JenJewelry.

Stop by her shop and see some of her other beautiful jewelry.

Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree Gift Ideas

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree!

"Welcome to My Home" Gifts for the Host or Hostess

Looking for that special gift for the host or hostess?


Welcome to My Home Part 1


Welcome to My Home Part 2

Check out these lovely thoughtful gift ideas from various Etsy shops!

Need Help with Holiday Gift Ideas?

Best Friend Cowl - Knit Kit

I've been busy making gift guide treasuries for the holiday season with items from various Etsy shops. You'll find some amazing and creative products to help you check off names on your holiday shopping list.


Super Teacher Scrabble Tile Necklace

Need a gift for a teacher?
Check out this Teacher's Pet Treasury:
Teacher's Pet



Lace Rose Bells Crochet Kit

Need a gift for the Do-It-Yourselfer?
Check out this DIY A Merry Little Christmas Treasury:
DIY A Merry Little Christmas


Remember to take time to reflect, relax and remember to spend time with family and friends during this holiday season.

Did you know that the first Christmas Seals were issued on December 9? To read more about the history of Christmas Seals follow this link:
Customs of Christmas