August 31, 2011

Last Days of August

Reading and Organizing….and Cleaning 

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Hello Everyone, no, I haven’t dropped off the earth but I have been busy. The storm passed us by but did create wind gusts that made a bit of a mess of the back yard. We live on a lake and the winds can really build up across it before they land in your yard. No complaining, though. We were really blessed. I continue to send prayers for those of you who had to bear the brunt of this storm…..they are awful. Believe me, I could write a book on them since I have lived in Florida all my life.

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I finally started back on my ‘job’ of redoing my studio. This has been a long and hard process for me as I still can’t bring myself…..but I will…..to realize that I no longer craft or want to. There are seasons in our lives for everything and I just don’t have a passion for it anymore. I once loved it more than eating, I think. :-) Seriously, things change, don’t they? Sometimes….it is hard to move on but I do know that I am always happier once I have made a decision….it seems I can, at last, rest about it. 

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During my cleaning out process, I ordered some decorating books from Amazon. com and I am having a wonderful time reading them. I love so many different styles of decorating and it seems I can never get enough.

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I also found, in my cleaning out, a stack of Romantic Homes magazines from 1996 to 2000. I was overjoyed. They look completely new and are chock full of the most delicious ideas. If you are a Romantic Homes reader, you know what a thrill this was!

Well back to the work….it is coming along nicely. Just had to take a minute and check in…..I hope you are doing well and enjoying these last days of summer. Can you believe it?

Thanks for stopping by.

Barb

Posted by Barb~Bella Vista at 11:40 AM
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15 comments:

  1. I don't craft like I used to but have not yet decided to quit. I love doing all the things that my craft room has waiting there for me, but they will continue to wait for me a while longer. Meanwhile summer days are almost over and I must make the most of them while they are here. I am glad you didn't have any worse effects of the storm than you did. I see on the news that others are still experiencing terrible flooding. Enjoy your work there in your special room. I will be looking forward to seeing the transformation.

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  2. It is always nice to hear what you are up to! I just pulled out a huge stack of old magazines to look thru! I love looking back at them!

    Enjoy your day dear Barb! I am so happy to hear that you didn't get damage from that stinker, IRENE! HUGS!

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  3. It is so hard to belive that summer is winding down! I totally understand about different times in our lives. I worked as a floral designer and LOVED my job! I "retired" because of someone there, NOT because I wanted to. BUT, I still do decorate people's homes at Christmas, in fact just got a call this morning. So, I can still be "in it" like that. I ahve alot of arrangements etc. in the attic that I ahve decded to let go of. It is time. XO, Pinky

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  4. I am so glad to hear the storm didn't do too much damage to you and yours Barb! I also did fine here in upstate New York although all around me communities were devastated.
    I can hardly wait to see what you do with your decorating and will be watching for your posts!
    Tina xo

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  5. I love spending time changing things around and seeing what I have! I'm doing a little of that today, too! Enjoy your week! ♥

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  6. There are seasons in our lives... what a nice way of putting it and oh so very true.

    Jeannette

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  7. I related to your statement about finally making the decision to do something and how it is a relief and clears the head. I have changed course several times in my life and moved on from things I never would have dreamed of giving up but it is so freeing when that season is past.

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  8. My mother calls it chapters in our lives, and your craft chapter is past. I understand the passing of chapters, and face them with joy sometimes, and sadness at others. I look forward to what comes from your browsing of decorating books now. I have been receiving "Romantic Homes" magazines for many years and enjoy every copy.

    Another beautiful,calm, relaxing post.

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  9. Oh I just cant seem to part with any of my BEST magazines and that is a problem as I love so many..but I truly love the clean simple look that I never thought I would. Change is good if change is desired...

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  10. Barb, I am so glad to hear that you were not too affected by the storm. It seems that every time there is another disaster I feel overwhelmed with emotion. Too much tv...

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    @ Bunny Jean's Decor and More!
    (my MAIN blog)

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  11. Hello Barb,
    I know what you mean about crafting. I used to scrapbook and make jewelry and such, was completely addicted to it. Now I have give it up, just lost the passion. Enjoy your books and magazines.
    Blessings~

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  12. I am glad the storm did not hit you, Barb. I love reading or looking at decor magazines too....Christine

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  13. Hi Barb,

    so glad that you were not affected by the storm. I understand just how you feel about losing one passion. It just means there will be another one to take its place.
    Have fun re-reading all of those books and magazines.

    ♥charlotte

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  14. Hi Barb! Oh, I know - I can't believe summer is on it's way out. It doesn't feel that way around here it's still so hot.
    I'm like you, I don't craft like I used to. I used to love to scrap book but I just don't anymore. I want to do it again, but then there's blogging!
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  15. Just popping in to say, Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend, Barb!

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