As We Gather

As we gather may Your Spirit work within us

As we gather may we glorify Your name

Knowing well that as our hearts begin to worship

We'll be blessed because we came

We'll be blessed because we came

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases

His mercies never come to an end

They are new every morning

New every morning

Great is Thy faithfulness O Lord

Great is Thy faithfulness O Lord

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIVMSUpApxY

There is something very encouraging about the sunrise on a new morning! Beginning fresh & new each morning!

Looking forward...toward our future!

Pictures: Boys-All rights reserved Emily Carlson, Mountain pics-www.picdaus.com

Breakfast For Two!

Breakfast for two in the morning sun on my patio! My beautiful new mason jars, fresh cut flowers, and my beloved dishes, what do you think?

Lovely isn't it? Coffee anyone?

photos: all rights reserved by Emily Carlson

And the Winner Is....

Happy Facial Monday!

I have a winner for the skincare challenge giveaway. I looked back on all who commented during the six weeks of tips, randomly picked a name, and the winner of a basic skincare package is Ann with My Villa Life! Ann is a great blogger. She is warm, funny, and totally real with her life! If you haven't checked out her blog, wander on down to Auckland...you won't be sorry!

Ann posted this amazing photo! She loves to read...can you tell!

Congrats to Ann, if you want to get me your shipping info and skin type, I will get that sent out!

Happy Monday All, hope you get in some facial time today!

Deck the Halls!

Today was one of the most glorious days in Seattle! Sunny, hot, not a cloud in the sky, and I spent my day dreaming, thinking, and planning for the winter holidays. An amazing glass of Christmas Cab, Christmas carols playing in the background, a stack of past December Martha Stewart magazines spread from one end of the table to the other, and plans created for another sparkly and successful wreath season! Inspiration comes in many forms, here are just a few of my favorite inspiration pictures from my finds today! I hope you enjoy a little frosty love in the middle of our heat wave!

Our official pre-selling season begins tomorrow, Monday June 26th through August 31st! Our wreaths make great gifts for clients, family, friends, and of course would look fabulous on any of your amazing doors! We create custom, high end wreaths that will add sparkle to your home or business, and if ordered before the end of August you will save 20%! Don't miss this amazing chance to get a jump start on your holiday shopping!

A pre-view of our wreaths will be posted this week, or visit our website for more information!

http://www.premiumwreathdesign.vpweb.com/

photos-Martha Stewart Living

Monday Giveaway!

Hey Friends,

Don't forget that Monday is the skincare giveaway! I just finished 6 weeks outlining each step for your Monday Facial! Now, you have the opportunity to win a basic skincare package, designed for your skin type, by Sensaria Natural Bodycare! These products are spa quality, naturally based, smell great, and will make your skin look amazing! The package is valued at $45.00, yours free!

I will be drawing at 10:00 AM Monday! Please become a follower and comment by Monday!

See Facial Monday posts to qualify!

Can't wait to see who will benefit from this great giveaway!

If you would like to add extra products to you order, for a complete facial experience, please let me know. I would be happy to assist you!

www.mysensaria.com/allnatural

Blue Jar Update

I would like to introduce you to the newest members of my china collection!

I just couldn't stand it, I had to hunt down my own blue Ball mason jars! I had talked with one of the ladies who runs the community store, she couldn't find the jar I had dropped off, so my search began with ebay. I know that may seem like a cop-out, but time seemed to be of the utmost of importance! Here they are, I feel I got a great price. I looked in a store yesterday and they were selling the same jar for 16.00 and the other for 23.00...I payed 5.00!

Hurray for me!

First Lady in Blue

Second Lady in Blue

I am already in love! Stay tuned for a table filled with pretty pretties, and great dish display!

Oh, and side note...the community cupboard called a day later, they found my original jar...hehe, so now I have three! Life is just too good to be true!

Happy Monday Facial!

Happy Monday Everyone!

After a really long weekend of saying our goodbyes, I had to start my precious Monday at the crack of dawn! Little fact about me...I don't love early mornings. Maybe if I had a Mora clock waking me up I would feel differently...right? Aren't they beautiful? My boys and I had to rush out the door for a Mommy doctor apt. this morning, so this post is better late than never, right?

I hope you all had a wonderful week, and you've see the improvement from all the repairing! Anyone with fewer wrinkles or less acne? Hope so!

Today our focus is on, the last step, Moisturizer! This is the icing on the cake in my opinion. I love the way my face feels, after all my hard work, when I seal the deal with a small amount of moisturizer. You have put in your time with the cleansing, exfoliation, masking, toner, repairing, and now you get the feeling of luxury smoothing over your clean face! What a great way to start and end your day! Who wouldn't want a face that is smooth, soft, clean, and hydrated?

Remember to choose a moisturizer that matches your skin type, so very important not to weigh down you skin! Also, avoid the skin around your eyes with your normal moisturizer. This skin is very delicate and deserves a light weight moisturizer that is designed for eyes. You will find that if you use both products your make-up will stay put! No running mascara and no make-up caught in the creases of your skin.

Our goal: skin that is soft as a baby's bottom! : ) Lets maintain our youthful appearances as long as we can, take care of your skin and you will be rewarded!
Remember next Monday our skincare challenge ends!

I would love to hear from you, become a follower and leave me a comment! Let me know what you think about the skincare tips.

If you want to be entered into the contest twice blog about the contest!

I will be drawing a winner on Monday the 26th 10:00 AM!

www.mysensaria.com/allnatural

Mora clock- http://www.mallgladeantiques.com/ Baby bottom- http://www.purebaby.com/

Check out one of my favorites!

Hey, it is Monday, and one of my favorite bloggers is celebrating her 100th post!

This is a really cool house, the urban farmgirl house stalked...hehe! Cool lights hu?

I am so happy for Urban Farmgirl! She is witty, her pictures are wonderful and inspiring, and she has proven over and over to be a great resource! Grab a cup of coffee and check out her blog. I know you will love what you see and read. I am looking forward to another amazing 100 posts from the Urban Farmgirl!

As a way of celebrating she is doing a generous give away! Check out her blog to find out the details!

http://urbanfarmgirlandco.blogspot.com/

Feeling A Little Blue

Today I am feeling a little blue, my Grandma went to heaven yesterday morning! So in honor of her, "The Canning Queen", I am doing this post!

Recently, when I was helping pack my mom's cupboards, I was offered a vintage blue Ball mason jar. My house is mostly in fall colors, so lacking vision on where I could use the jar, I passed it up! It was given to the community cupboard, and I came home. Since then, I have been bombarded with these blue beauties! Everywhere I turn, someone is using them in their home, garden, etc. I have viewed about 20 blogs in the last two weeks that have included these blue mason jars. So now I am thinking..."oh great, I passed up a decorating must, how silly am I..."

These are my beautiful blue and green dishes! Love them!!!

I actually have a really great use for the jar...in hind sight! I have spent the last ten years collecting dishes that are blue and green. The Ball blue mason jars would be perfect center pieces for a fun summer table! So, I ate humble pie and called the store to see if they by chance still had the jar, and asked if I could buy it back. I am waiting for a call back. If not I guess I am embarking on a collectors hunt for more jars!

Here's to you "Canning Queen," you will be missed! Someday, I WILL have a little blue tribute to you in my house!

Photos: Christmasnotebook, forbiddenfruitsmoothie, flowkery, ebay.

French Flea Market

Welcome to an elegant, chic, and inspiring store! The Cranberry Cottage is located in the Country Village in Bothell, WA. I have driven past their previous location several times and have been dying to visit, but with young children timing is everything.

Today I set out, with camera in hand, for a fun adventure with my boys. Playing at the Country Village playground, lunch, and then a tip-toe journey through the store's new and vintage home decor, gifts, and furnishings.

We were graciously greeted and welcomed in, even my boys, by the owner Theresa. She explained that the store had just moved into this new location. I allowed my eyes to settle in, and was visually greeted by several rooms each carrying their own style, color scheme, and feel. I loved the room filled of roosters and red items, two of my favorite things! I snapped a few pictures with the owners permission, I hope you enjoy them!

Theresa, together with her business partner Kelly, are hosting a Cranberry Cottage French Flea Market on Saturday from 10:00am-6:00PM. You won't want to miss this. These two have such an eye for French Cottage decor, I bet you will find something that just has to go home with you! I will be attending with wish list in hand!