Don't you enjoy when a package arrives in the mail, one you've been waiting for, and anticipating it's arrival? I love to come home from work and find a package that I know will make me smile! It's certainly better than opening those envelopes I unfortunately recognize from the credit card company!
Well, my first Allen Design purchase arrived! Isn't it adorable?! Check out Michelle Allen's blog and her shop! http://allendesigns.typepad.com/blog/
She's become a favorite designer of mine! I've been admiring her talents for quite some time AND her endless ambition! I finally ordered one of her unique clock creations, and I couldn't be more satisfied! She's a cheery cupcake lady painted in some of my favorite colors; pInk, TuRqUoise, REd, blAcK! She made me smile as soon as I pulled her out of the box.
She's found her perfect place...in my laundry room to cheer me when I head in there to conquer the dirties!
She also serves as a reminder to keep creatively dreamin' of that charming cupcake shoppe I would love to open! I envision looking at her hanging in a quaint, downtown bakery as I'm preparing delightfully-colorful little cakes! I dream of not counting the minutes to "get out" of where I am! She's a cheery reminder that time passes by very quickly,...so, try to find that which you love doing! She looks pretty cute in there, don't ya think?
Well, I had to revise my wish list. I simply had to...I turn 45 next month, and there are far too many wonderful things on that list that I wish to still do! So, it's now become the "45 things I wish to do before I turn 46" list. Now, I have a complete year to ease into the many, many things on that special list...and this way, I'll be able to share all the joy I experience from my accomplishments with you. I knew, when I created the list a month or so ago, I was being a bit TOO optimistic. I did, however, cross off one more item yesterday. I randomly visited my sister at her office with a bouquet of red tulips. She's been having a difficult time...life sometimes gives us a lot to handle. So, feeling helpless that I couldn't change what was happening around her, I could at least bring a smile to her day! http://penelopesbeadboutique.blogspot.com/2010/01/so-i-turn-45-this-april-first-step-is.html
Stopped by my favorite coffee place (Biggby) for a cup of joe on a cold, winter morning. As I waited in the drive-thru for my usual,... tall, skinny, decaf, vanilla bean latte, I was pleasantly greeted by a friendly, miniature snowman. As much as he made me smile, bringing me out of my morning coma,...I have to say I was even happier to see the sun shining this afternoon. I'm quite certain that friendly guy didn't make it through the day considering his petite nature but he was a nice start to my day. I hope you're fortunate enough to have a Biggby in your town, but if you don't, be sure to visit one. http://www.biggby.com/
