I am taking a break to share three giveaways that I discovered during the wee hours this morning. You will want to visit their lovely blogs.
52 Flea – http://52flea.blogspot.com/
Robin’s Egg Blues – http://whitelinenlavenderfield.blogspot.com/
Flea Market Trixie – http://www.fleamarkettrixie.com/
Flea Market Trixie
Robin's Egg Blues
52 Flea
I plan to stay planted at this table today, with my trusty tools beside me. Must stay focused. Must not check E-mails. Must not blog. Must not answer the phone…..hello
Please say a prayer for Layla and her family. http://laylagrace.org/ 
Ps.116:15
Creepy! While writing an E-mail last evening I heard the slightest rustle of a paper bag to my left. Suddenly it dawned on me, what would make that kind of a noise about ten feet to my left? I glanced in that direction, began to get up to investigate and there he was, a big black snake! Inside! Living in the woods I am use to being mindful of snakes when I’m outside but inside? So, how did he get in and how long has he been a visitor? Eeks.
We kindly released him outdoors where he slithered beneath the landscaped stone wall. See you next Spring, OUTSIDE!
The Black Rat Snake (Elaphe obsoleta) — also called pilot black snake or simply black snake[1] — is a non-venomous colubrid species found in North America. It prefers heavily wooded areas and is known for having excellent climbing ability, including the ability to climb the trunk of large mature trees without the aid of branches. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Length may range from 42 to 72 inches, making the black rat snake one of Missouri’s largest snakes. This species is well-known for its ability to climb trees. They are found statewide and live in a variety of habitats, including rocky wooded hillsides, wooded riverbanks, in or near farm buildings and in large brush piles.
Second edition of “Tuesday’s Treasures” (missed last week – satellite outage) is sharing this “self teaching” artist instruction book. One hundred and fifty pages, illustrated that covers tools, materials, colors, processes, principles, tints and a general variety of mediums. Amateur Artist by F. Delamotte, Copyright 1906 
Found these clock knobs with a vintage look over the weekend. They reminded me of my new fabric line to be released at Spring Market so, I had to get them for my knobless pie safe. The Graphics Fairy.
"Kneat Knobs"
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Bit of History – Valentine was a holy priest in Rome, who, with St. Marius and his family, assisted the martyrs in the persecution under Claudius II. He was apprehended, and sent by the emperor to the prefect of Rome, who, on finding all his promises to make him renounce his faith in effectual, commended him to be beaten with clubs, and afterwards, to be beheaded, which was executed on February 14, about the year 270. Archaeologists unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to Saint Valentine. In 496 AD Pope Gelasius marked February 14th as a celebration in honor of his martyrdom.
JWF© - Faux Postage
Bit of Fun – Here is our Valentine projects reveal. The Valentine boxes & tags were created using a combination of original art (collage sheets), vintage sheet music, stamps, post cards, large shipping tags, ribbons & buttons. Still adding some embellishments to our “Valentags!”
"Valentags"
"Valentags"
Still struggling to achieve that elusive “healthy balance” of all that we try to fit into our busy lives. Seems to be an ongoing goal. Walking is the one healthy activity that has worked for my schedule or is most consistent, although, I’ve even abandoned that for many months. Today, will be three days of WALKING in a row! Next on my list for 2010, strengthening exercise, eating right and cutting down on caffeine to name a few.
Healthy Balance
Walking
Weight Training
No More Cookies
Cut Caffeine
There isn’t much that can compare with that first cup of coffee in the morning. Nothing in fact. Well, I can’t believe it but after many years of perfecting that winning combination of condiments, I’m about to change the recipe. Aaaaaaah! I’m going to TRY to leave my favorite, non dairy creamer, top leading brand of course, for the real stuff. Heavy whipping cream. It looks pretty when pouring into the cup but what about the taste? What about the taste! What’s next, Decaf? 
The heavy china cup and saucer belonged to my grandmother. There are just two and one platter. Hey, who put that lace in my coffee? 
OK, now I’m getting deep into Blogland and a little overwhelmed. I’m about to click my heels together and try to get back on the other side of the rainbow, but first, check it out. It’s another, got to see giveaway! 
Now,there’s no place like home, there’s no place like home, there’s no place…..
