My Enchanted Home

Art Museum Trip and other Stuff

2012-01-23T16:05:00.004-05:00

Hello Blogging Friends! I hope you had a pleasant weekend . Isn't that a wonderful word ,HOPE ! Emily Dickinson says , "Hope" is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul- And sings the tune without the words-And never stops-at all. "

Last week we went to NC Museum of Art to the exhibit" Rembrandt in America ".It included nearly 50 paintings(not all were his ). It was the greatest museum gathering of his paintings in America . I am glad I went to see it .Now I have witnessed what his unique genius in portrait painting was .I had heard about it , now I have seen it .He made the faces stand out and come to life using the method of chiaroscuro. Chiaroscuro employs the the use of light and shade to achieve an almost three dimensional effect. The only down note is after looking at painting after painting devoid of color with only only dark shade and light , you can get a bit bored , especially the younger crowd . But yet , it was all still wonderful and fascinating .

You know , I love to take pics, but none allowed at this exhibit . Here is the late afternoon sunset I snapped as I left to go to the museum.

After visiting the museum , I took these pics of the courtyard fountains in the dark.

A yellow bouquet from a grocery store stop.

Yesterday , I finally started my album for the Page a Month Club Hosted by Sue of" Sue Loves Cherries" and Host of "Rednesday "
I decided on a toilet paper roll mini album; Something I had wanted to try for a while . I love the idea of recycling . My graphics are mostly form the net, so if one of them is yours, tell me and I will acknowledge your work . I decided on a New Year's theme for January.

I also made this Winter Snow Fun tag. It slides into the flattened TP Roll.

While I had my mind on snowmen , I printed out these vintage snowman postcards and made a winter banner.

My last pics are of my Paperwhites , which on this third week since planting are blooming . The fragrance is delicious . It has been very enjoyable watching them grow .I love gardening and watching things grow . They are leggy , but the blooms are beautiful . I read that you can add one part alcohol to one part water ratio and stunt their growth . But I was afraid I might kill them. Has anyone ever tried

this ? What was your result ?

I will leave you will these wonderful words form Isaiah Ch 43 ,which are a comfort to me today .
" Do not remember the former things , nor the things of old . Behold, I will do a new thing , Now It shall spring forth;Shall you not know it ?I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert ."

I am joining : Blue Monday , Mellow Yellow Monday,
Our World Tuesday, Ruby Tuesday2, Rednesday ,
Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,
~Myrna

Sanctity of Human Life Month

2012-01-20T15:34:00.006-05:00

January is Sanctity of Human Life Month

(This is youngest granddaughter Eliana , you can read about her here &here.)

"You formed my inward parts , you covered me in my mother's womb.I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made , your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place , when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.Your eyes saw my unformed body. All my days were ordained for me in your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 139:13-16

All Babies are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God , no matter how large or small . I pray for all babies' health and well being , born and unborn and I praise God for the blessing of all children , born and unborn .

Here is an excellent video that explain what it means to be Pro-Life.

We can all shine a little light in the darkness . Here are a few sites that offer ways to advocate the Sanctity of Life : CareNet ,
40 days of Life , The Voice of the Martyrs,Compassion
& Samaritans Purse. These are some that I personally support, I know there are many others . So whatever you do , now is a wonderful time to do something to add to the dignity of a Life somewhere .

I am linking to Spiritual Sundays

Love & Blessings,
~Myrna

Shopping Trip

2012-01-16T13:02:00.006-05:00

Hello Blogger Friends ,
I hope you had a pleasant weekend.I had an enjoyable one . I went shopping Saturday ,first we shopped by the GW in Wake Forest, NC . I bought this painting of a Vermont countryside painted in July 1971 by someone named Tilly .I love the colors and my hubby pointed out that was the year we were married .I have never been to Vermont , have you or do you live there ? It looks very beautiful .

We stopped by the Dairy Queen , I relaxed , read the coffee news & drank a hot chocolate . It was cold here Saturday nite ,

I did my grocery shopping at Trader Joes's . They always have beautiful flowers that greet you when you walk in the doors .

They also have a sense of humor there .

They believe in recycling . This art from school children is made from TJ paper bags .

Back home on Sunday ,I observed the progress the paperwhites had made the week since I planted them.

These are the red tulips I got at TJ's on Saturday . Very bright & cheerful .

I ended the day Sunday going out to eat with family for my sister's birthday . Can you tell where we went ?
Yes, it was Cracker Barrel .:D

I will leave you with these words from our Lord Jesus .

"I am the light of the world . whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life . "
John 8:12

I am joining: Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow Monday,
Ruby Tuesday2, Our world Tuesday, Outdoor Wednesday ,Rednesday

Love &Blessings,
~Myrna

Scenes from the Weekend

2012-01-09T02:42:00.004-05:00

I have some random scenes from my weekend .

I will start off with two great GW finds. The first is this pretty hand painted plate dated 1964.

Next is this vintage blue planter that I just planted some paperwhites in , I'm not sure of the maker .

This is a Christmas present from my sister ,The candles are battery operated with a timer, but they look real . I love them!

Here is my granddaughter's mini Blythe doll riding on a train in my Living room.

I shot these moon pics Saturday nite.

I shot these pics in my yard , on Sunday.This is my next door neighbor's flag .

Old wood pile .

Some Holly Berries .

Some of my cats , Tuna Belle & Mitzy. Mitzy is Over 20 yrs. old.

Rolf rolling in leaves.

I caught Rolf just right to get this Pic.

It was cloudy outside,but by the time I went in the sun was shining.

This is a Christmas pic of my sweetie # 1 granddaughter .

We had a pleasant weekend at home . I hope you enjoyed yours also. I will leave you with this wonderful promise from God's word.

"The Lord will keep in perfect peace those who lean on Him ."

Isaiah 26:3

I am joining Blue Monday , Mellow Yellow Monday ,

Ruby Tuesday 2, Our world Tuesday , Rednesday ,

Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

"First of the Month" Pics

2012-01-06T13:01:00.002-05:00

A New Year's Resolution -I have decided to join in on posting a pic of the same subject matter each first of the month . This is a late post , but I am joining First of the Month at Murrieta 365.

This is a pic taken form my front porch .I will be photographing this each 1st of the month ,it will be interesting to see the changes that I will not be in control of, such as the changing of the seasons .

I have decided to also photograph my kitchen table each 1st of the month .I will be determining the contents of this pic . It will record my different creative moods (or the lack there of) & the different Holidays of the year.

We'll all see,how well I keep this resolution . ; D

Love & Prayers,
~Myrna

Happy New Year !

2012-01-02T09:26:00.007-05:00

Hi Friends,
I hope you had a very Happy New Year! We had a wonderful start to the year, we spent it with family on New Year's Eve . We watched the Acorn drop on our local TV station . It's an acorn around here , what does your locality do? I'm sure there are different spins on the ball drop everywhere . lol

But, before that, last Thursday we drove to" The Meadow Lights" near Benson , NC to view the beautiful Light display .

Here is the back story of "Meadow Lights" from a local TV station.

They also have this beautiful Carousel . I love Carousels ! 8 D

New's Year's Celebration

We toasted the New Year with Sparkling Apple Cider & Jones Soda

Sparklers

We played a new board game , sang some silly songs & had a ball posing with these silly photo props I printed from the internet .

I am joining :
Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow Monday ,Ruby Tuesday 2
Our World Tuesday, Rednesday, Outdoor Wednesday

I will leave you with this wonderful promise from Jesus in John 14: 27. My 13 yr.old granddaughter has it on her New Year's Blog post , it's her favorite verse.. I have adopted it for my New Year's verse also.

"Peace I leave with you ; my peace I give you . I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid . "

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Photo props from Accent the Party

New Year's subway art from eighteen25

2012

2011-12-31T16:08:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year To all My Blogger Friends !

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Scenes from Christmas

2011-12-27T15:33:00.003-05:00

Hi Blogger Friends,
I hope you all had a very joyful Christmas ! I have some scenes from Christmas , but first I will share this wonderful give away I won from Elaine at "At Home With Elaine ." Thank you so much Elaine . It came with this sweet Christmas card note & wrapped very festively .

I received this wonderful Susan Branch book" Christmas Joy" and a surprise, a Susan Branch calendar .

I hope you will stop by Elaine's very warm & friendly blog .

Here are a some pics of Christmas Eve at " My Enchanted Home ".

Santa left some sacks of presents for some very special girls .

A Table of Christmas Treats, waiting for more to arrive .

The Advent candles which were lit while we read from the book of Luke in the Bible .

The white candle symbolizes the arrival of Christ .

The gifts of the wise men , Frankincense , Gold & Myrrh

Some Cool Christmas Gifts

Sing a Ma Jig Reindeer , very funny , sings We Wish You a Merry Christmas .

Merry -Okee karaoke microphone . Sing silly or traditional lyrics to Christmas Carols as yourself or with help from an Elf .

We had lots of Christmas Joy .

Fiber opic Village Church ,a gift from DH.

New Blythe Doll

Cute little rainbow sock monkey

My granddaughter Sweet Eliana , a wonderful gift from God !

Merry Christmas !

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday .

Love & Blessings .

~Myrna

Merry Christmas !

2011-12-23T22:42:00.003-05:00

Hi Blogger Friends ,
This is a repost from last December .

" For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only son so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life ." John 3:16

Once in every universe , Some world is worry-torn

And hungry for a global lullaby.

O rest , poor race and hurtle on through space ----

God has umbilicated Himself to straw ,

Laid by His thunderbolts and learned to cry .

Calvin Miller

I am linking to Then Sings My Soul Saturday & Spiritual Sundays

Merry Christmas !

Love & Blessings,
~Myrna

Christmas Decor Pictorial

2011-12-19T16:42:00.008-05:00

Christmas Carols to listen to while you view the Christmas Decor .

Hello Blogger Friends ,

Here is a pictorial of My Christmas decorations . I will start off with a candle light tour in the Living Room .

Tea Table

Bokeh

Vintage Putz Village on Mantle

I love my build- a- bear, Elf Bears , Ellie and Elliot .

I love vintage post cards

Nativity

Next , the Kitchen ,I hung some vintage Christmas aprons in the windows .

I filled this vintage planter with Christmas Balls & the vintage Ruby vase with a bouquet of Butterflies .

Next , we will peek into the Family Room.

Build-a- Bear Hal & Holly Christmas Moose

Santa Collection

Wreath I bought from Ebay

Christmas Pics from past & Present

Scenes from Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree train

This is my youngest granddaughter Eliana . You can read her story Here & Here . I think she makes a beautiful "Christmas Card" .

In Celebration of the birth of my Lord and Savior , Jesus Christ ,

I wish You a very Merry Christmas !

I am linking to Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow Monday,

Ruby Tuesday, Tabletop Tuesday, Rednesday , Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

The Fourth Sunday of Advent -Peace

2011-12-17T03:21:00.007-05:00

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem Judea ,during the time of Herod,Wise Men came from the east to Jerusalem and asked " Where is the one who has been born the King of Jews ?We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him ".
When King Herod heard this he was disturbed and, all Jerusalem with him . When he called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, He asked them where the the Christ was to be born . " In Bethlehem in Judea , they replied ....
When they heard the King they (the wise men )departed; and low the star ,which they saw in the east,went before them till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy .
And when they were come into the house , they saw the young child with Mary his mother , and fell down and worshiped him ;and when they had opened their treasures , they presented unto him gifts:gold,and frankincense, and myrrh.
Matthew 2:1-11

A king had been born , Angels and lowly shepherds were the only ones so far to acknowledge this momentous occurrence in human history . Now wise men come out of the east to worship him .He was King of the Jews , but the Jews mostly had ignored his birth . The only major attention he gets is from a jealous King Herod .The Wise men by some divine revelation knew him for who he was and came and brought gifts and worshiped him !
As we celebrate Christmas , we tend to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everything, but, let's not forget to worship him the greatest gift that was given, The Savior of all mankind!
This Fourth Sunday of Advent traditionally is focused on Peace .
On His first coming He brought peace to all through his reconciling work on the cross. To obtain this peace you must accept his free gift of Salvation . When He comes again, He will bring peace to the world , as he takes his rightful place as King of Kings and Lord of Lords .There will be no sustaining peace on this earth until that event occurs .

Here is a beautiful song ," How Many Kings " by Downhere

I am linking to Spiritual Sundays , Then Sings my Soul Saturday

Love & Blessings to you as we continue to worship and wonder at, the Birth of our Savior !

~Myrna

Christmas Fun

2011-12-12T07:37:00.030-05:00

Hi Blogger Friends,

I participated in the Christmas Tag Swap Hosted by Sue over at It's a Very Cherry World. My partner was Tammy from Wholly Surrendered .

Here is the beautiful Tag I received , I absolutely love it !

It came with all these goodies . Thanks so much Tammy . You are so sweet and talented !

For my tag,I used an image from The Graphics's Fairy . I have made some cards , but this is my first effort at making a tag .

I had a Christmas Caroling Party for my Granddaughters yesterday. We also celebrated this week's Advent. Here is my Advent wreath.

My table top tree in the Living Room.

The girls put the frosting on the chocolate cupcakes , you can see they went fast .

Taking the annual Christmas card pic, the girls love to goof around .

Candy Cane theme Table

On Friday ,I went to Wake forest, NC for my oldest granddaughter's Home School Association's Girl's Book Club meeting . They had their Christmas Party which was very fun .

We also stopped by the library ,this is the library Christmas tree with bundles of books underneath as gifts .

The blue rug is where preschoolers can sit and read.

She loves to shop at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC so we stopped by there , too.

A Reindeer topiary outside the mall entrance .

Trees inside a Christmas Shop .

Snapped a pic of Donald Duck , as we walked past the Disney store .

I love Hello Kitty !

From the second level I has a good vantage point to see Santa and the beautiful decorations around his Santa Throne .

I can almost see him , the camera and photographer are in the way .

I will leave you with this vintage postcard image of three sweet little angels worshiping the Baby Jesus . Hallelujah , Christ is Born !

I am linking to Blue Monday , Mellow Yellow Monday , Ruby Tuesday, Rednesday ,

Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

The Third Week Of Advent-JOY

2011-12-10T11:55:00.012-05:00

Hello Blogging Friends ,

This is the third week of Advent ,In which the emphasis is on the Good News of Great JOY . Those shepherds some 2000 years ago were the first to hear , But it has been relayed countess times by Joyful Hearers around this earth.

" And there were shepherds living out in the fields near by, keeping watch over their flocks by night . An angel of the Lord appeared to them , and the glory of the Lord shone around them and they were terrified .But the angel said to them , " Do not be afraid . I bring you good news of great JOY ,that will be for all people .Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord . This will be a sign to you. You will find a baby wrapped in cloths lying in a manger. " Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel,praising God and saying :

" Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests ."

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven,the shepherds said one to another." Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened , which the Lord has told us about . " So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him ,they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds had said to them . But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.. The shepherds returned , glorifying and praising God for all the thing they had heard and seen ,which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2: 8-20

This news the angel said was to impart to the hearer great JOY ,so much so that all of heavenly host broke out into praise .At first , the shepherds' reaction was fear.But after receiving the good news and hurrying off to see the Child and Mary and Joseph, the scripture said they had two responses : telling others and praising God . I love the expression " Merry Christmas , but a better greeting for christians may be Hallelujah , Christ is Born ! It is clear that this time of celebrating his birth can be a time of Joy in our lives and telling others the reason for that Joy.May we, this third week of Advent, concentrate on spreading the JOY of the good news of the Birth of Christ!

This is a beautiful rendition of" Silent Night "by Sixpence None the Richer

I am linking to Spiritual Sundays and Then Sings My Soul Saturdays, Caroling Blog Hop

Hallelujah, Christ is Born !

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

My Weekend

2011-12-05T13:15:00.027-05:00

Hello Blogger Friends !

I have some pics form my weekend .I went to The Duke Homestead" Christmas by Candle Light" tour .It is a reenactment of an 1870's Christmas .But on the way I stopped at the North Gate Mall in Durham, NC.

I love to check out grocery store bouquets, here are some red roses with crystals.

Some happy yellow chrysanthemums .

I thought these character hats on sale at a booth were very cute.

I spied this elf high on a shelf in the Hallmark store .

Outside of Macy's , there was this cool train for the kiddies .

Inside the tracks there were some Christmas vignettes .

Inside Macy's there was a beautiful forest of Christmas trees . This blue and white frosted tree looks like it came from Narnia .

Here is a very pretty peacock themed one .

Next is this fabulous Ooh-la-la Pink Poodle tree, I love this !

My very favorite was this red & gold one that featured Christ themed ornaments .

While in Macy's, we mailed our letters to Santa to help raise money for children's hospitals. For every letter entered in their mailbox , they donate a dollar so if you are in Macy's be sure to stop by the mailbox.

I love to play about Santa , but my real belief in the Miracle of Christ's Birth . But Santa Claus is an innocent fun part of Christmas .

I made a simple wish for "Peace on Earth ".

As I was leaving the Mall, I spied Santa hurrying to get somewhere. I hastily snapped this not so clear pic .

Visiting the Duke Homestead.

The Pic below is from their website.This what it looks like in the daylight .

We arrived at the Duke Homestead about eight . Here is one of the tour guides dressed in a period costume.
It was a candlelight tour ,so only a few pics came out clear enough to post using my small camera.

Mason Jar Luminary

Fireplace Fire

A reading of " The night before Christmas "

Musicians played and everyone sang Christmas Carols and had refreshments of popcorn, sugar cookies and hot apple cider . It was very fun .

Decorated Mantel

Out side campfire with visitors gathered round .

It was a very enjoyable evening . We were carried back to a simpler time and way of celebrating Christmas . Thanks so much for stopping by . Merry Christmas !

I am linking to Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow Monday , Ruby Tuesday , Rednesday ,

Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Second Sunday of Advent -God's Love

2011-12-03T07:38:00.006-05:00

Hello Blogger Friends ,

For the second Sunday of Advent I will focus on the Love that motivated God to give his son for our redemption .

For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only son, so that who ever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life . John 3:16

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of all the Roman world. ( This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria) And everyone went to his own town to register .

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David . he went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child . While they were there , the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped in cloths and placed him in a manger ,because there was no room for him in the inn. Luke 2 : 1-7

Sin which originated from Adam and Eve is the nature of all mankind . That sin has separated us from God . But God made a way for us back to himself , by sacrificing his son to pay our sin debt.

We can never say that we are not loved because there is no greater love than to lay your life down for another . Jesus freely did that by first condescending himself to be born in a manager , becoming a man and then dying on the cross in my place and your place. That is the greatest Love that has ever been demonstrated in all eternity!

Just think about all the bad things that happen in this world , some so horrible we dare not speak or even think about; But a sinless, blameless , spotless, Holy Jesus , looked squarely that those things ,He bore them and He died to make amends for them . Such love by human standards is incomprehensible .

This is a beautiful song by Mark Schultz ," When love was Born "

May we spent this week of Advent experiencing the Joy of that love and thanking and praising our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ !

I am linking to Spiritual Sundays and Then sings My soul Saturday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Photo Journal of Thanksgiving Weekend

2011-11-28T11:14:00.023-05:00

Hello Blogger Friends ,

The following is a photo journal of my Thanksgiving Weekend .

As you learned if you have visited this blog for any length of time , my brain is more about images than words .I love to take pictures , so that is how I share.So as a music teacher once told me ,practice does not make perfect, but it helps . I get plenty of practice . lol

Subway Art from Bunch of Craft .

Thanksgiving Table

Pics of dessert Table .

I don't do Black Friday, My hubby & I( He does most of the work ) Always rake & burn leaves on the day after Thanksgiving so we can decorate the front yard . Living in the woods , in the Fall, we have an ocean of leaves to dispense of .

I think this Holly is very Christmasy .

You can see grass and ground appearing ,ya!

Beautiful blue NC November Fall sky .

Candle we burnt during Advent devotions on Sunday. It was the first Sunday of the Advent Season .

Hot Chocolate , My granddaughter and I enjoyed while watching The Polar Express on Saturday Nite .Two things you need to watch the Polar Express, PJs on & Hot Chocolate .

We got the back deck decorated & the tree in the family room up and decorated .

Bokeh shot of lights .

This tree is the family tree , with old ornaments from Hubby and I's first Christmas together. Things the kids made in school & home ,gifts ,and things collected through the years .It's like our family history on a tree. 8 )

Pic taken through snowflake 3D glasses.

Lights are being reflected in glass door.

I am leaving you with this vintage Christmas postcard image which I found on the internet .I love Vintage Postcards and this one is so cute ! Who knew Santa had a little boy ! lol

I hope this gets you in a Christmasy Mood! ; ) Thanks for stopping by !

I am linking to Blue Monday , Mellow Yellow Monday, Ruby Tuesday , Rednesday ,

Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

First Sunday of Advent , A Light has dawned

2011-11-27T09:58:00.008-05:00

Welcome Blogger Friends,

Today is the first Sunday of Advent , beginning a time of Celebrating the Coming of Christ to this earth to become our Savior and King . Today we will focus on the prophecy of Isaiah 9: 2-6 ,(this was written 700 years before Jesus' Birth .)

" The people walking in darkness have seen a great light ; on those living in the the land of shadow of death a light has dawned ......

For unto us a child is born , to us a son is given and the government will be on His shoulders and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God , Everlasting Father , Prince of Peace ."

These verses refer to the first Advent of Jesus coming as our Savior and the last verses are reference to His second Advent or coming as King of Israel .

That glorious light has been revealed to all,both Jew and Gentile alike.Jesus is the Light and the Hope of the World and anyone coming to Him will not perish but be given Everlasting Life ! Praise Jesus !

Third Day singing Manger Throne . How I do thank you Jesus that you have come !

I wish you a wonderful beginning to this season of Welcoming and Celebrating Christ anew into our Hearts and Homes !

I am linking to Spiritual Sundays & Then Sings my Soul Saturday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Give away Wins & a Sleigh Ride at the Mall

2011-11-21T13:31:00.017-05:00

Thanksgiving Greetings Friends,

I will be very busy this week getting ready for Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas season as I know a lot of you will be too . I will start off today with two giveaways I recently have won;Both are Holiday related and both are beautifully made by the giveaway Hosts.

I won these wonderful burlap placemats from Linda at The White Weathered Hutch .

I think they look amazing in this Thanksgiving Tablescape.Thanks so much Linda , I love them !

The plates are Trade Winds, Staffordshire China .

I added these sunflowers plates I bought on sale from Cracker barrel last year, the tablecloth is a vintage 50's find from Ebay .

For the centerpiece I added a TJ grocery store bouquet in this pretty vase that is a recent GW find .

Close-up of red sunflower from bouquet , have never seen one before , love it !

I think I will sneak in this pic of the pineapple cake I baked for my Hubby's birthday last Friday.

Next is a Fabulous giveaway win from Amy at Life in Pink Hi-Tops . It came in this festive package.

Isn't this beautiful ! Thanks Amy, I love it !

Close-up of beautiful Christmas Poinsettia border on apron .

While at Wal-Mart I snapped this two fun pics.The first pic is of this Santa coke carton art ,

And this pic, because I thought we could all use some extra hands for the holidays .

I also went on a Sleigh ride while I was out at the Mall.

This is Charlie , the horse that drove our sleigh .

No snow yet in my part of NC, but it was still a fun ride !

I wish you all a very Wonderful , Happy Thanksgiving !

I am linking to Mellow Yellow Monday , Ruby Tuesday, Table Top Tuesday, Rednesday , Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Thanksgiving is a Blessing

2011-11-18T08:19:00.010-05:00

Welcome Friends ,
Happy Thanksgiving season to you all!
It is a wonderful thing that we all gather on one day of the year for prayer,praise and feasting acknowledging the God who made and sustains us.

Psalm 100

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord,all ye lands!

Serve the Lord with gladness,come before his presence with singing !

Know that the Lord, He is God , It is He that hath made us and not us ourselves. We are His people, and the sheep of his pasture .

Enter His gates with Thanksgiving ,and into his courts with praise ! Be thankful unto Him and Bless His name !

For the Lord is good , His mercy is everlasting ;and His truth endureth to all generations .

Every day I Thank and Praise God for all that He has done for me .The greatest blessing he has given me is Jesus dying for my sins .

Here is the St. John's Children's choir singing" Count Your Blessings"

I am very thankful for the Blessing of Celebrating Thanksgiving ! :)

I am linking to Spiritual Sundays , Then Sings My Soul Saturday, The Finer Things In Life

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

2011-11-15T07:37:00.013-05:00

Hi Blogging Friends ,

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas , well at Brier Creek Mall in Raleigh, NC it is anyway!

I went shopping Friday nite and they had their annual Christmas tree lighting with the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Claus . This is a photo journal of Christmasy things that caught my eye.

The tree with a full moon and kids waiting to see Santa .

I walked by and snapped this of two kids with faces painted to look like reindeer , looks like they are part of Santa's team .

I was glad to see Target was wishing me A Merry CHRISTmas !

I love this new Lalaloopsy Suzette La Sweet , I love dolls !

Love red roses , in Target , found these trees , wreaths & flower balls .

I think this would look wonderful in the kitchen for Christmas filled with candy or other treats.

Love these sock moneys .

Beautiful Christmas fairy!

Santa cookie jar,love it !

And everybody needs an elf for their shelf at Christmas time .
I feel it is too early to wish you a Merry Christmas , although that is my wish for you .

But , there is still Thanksgiving and it is a very special holiday so instead I wish you a very Blessed Thanksgiving! I will especially during these coming days to Thanksgiving Day count my many blessings and thank& praise God for them .

I thank him for Blogger Friends , you are a blessing in my life .

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday , Rednesday , Our World Tuesday, Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Hill Ridge Farms Pumpkin Festival

2011-11-07T10:23:00.016-05:00

Hello Blogging Friends,

Today I have a Photo Journal of my visit to Hill RidgeFarms in Youngsville, NC . It is a very fun place to go , especially during their Pumpkin festival. I have a lot of pics but I didn't include most of the kids activities . Visit the farm's website here to see more. I love to visit the country store.Lots of old and interesting things on display and to buy .

You get a free pumpkin with admission price during Pumpkin Festival , but they still have lots of flowers & pumpkins for sale .

One of the kid mazes . I love the rainbow of colors .

We passed lots of beautiful scenery on the Hay ride .

Above is view of a Hayride form the train ride .

More views from Hayride .

We enjoyed a beautiful Fall afternoon at the farm . The weather was gorgeous the air was a little crisp , but smelled clean and pure . Fall is my favorite time of the year. Thanks for coming along for the ride.

I will leave you with these Happy Pumpkin Faces

& a hearty Happy Fall Y'all !

I am linking to Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow Monday, Ruby Tuesday, Rednesday,

Watery Wednesday , Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

NC Sate Fair Visit

2011-10-31T08:33:00.014-04:00

Hello Blogging Friends! Our NC State Fair was October 13th -23th .This year's slogan was Love A Fair and I love visiting the fair every year. The following is a Photo Journal of my visit.

Water Fall Wall, Great place to take group pics & meeting up with folks .

This little school bus comes up to kids and teaches them about school bus safety.

Spotted this girl in the crowd trudging along along with this big happy yellow monkey .

This 4-H display was so cute !

There were lots of beautiful cakes , I thought this was cute and very doable .

Very pretty Christmas table using pink, I love pink for Christmas !

Enjoyed this amazing dog show .

One of the street performers .

Night time at the fair !

There is a jingle that is sung on the commercials for our fair(and probably all state fairs ).

The Fair , the Fair , the unforgettable Fair ! I think it is funny to sing but true , the Fair does leave me with happy , fun memories .I hope you enjoyed joining me for a visit to our NC State Fair!

I am joining Blue Monday , Mellow Yellow Monday , Ruby Tuesday. Rednesday,

Watery Wednesday & Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Wizard of Oz Fall Family Party

2011-10-24T07:13:00.021-04:00

Hello Blogger Friends,

This weekend I had my Wizard of Oz themed Family Fall Party . We had a very fun time ! Here are some inside decorations .

A rainbow flower display.

My mannequin in Glinda Apron.

Here are some vintage & handmade aprons and baskets for my granddaughters to get into a Dorothy mood. lol

Ruby Roses.

Party Table.

Rainbow lollipops.

Rainbow inside ruby Slipper Cupcakes.

Here are some of the outside games.

The girls each made a mini rainbow banner for a craft.

Three Dorothy Sweeties.

My fourth sweetie , Eliana. Here is her story .

I will finish off with scenes of Fall Party decor .

I enjoy and appreciate your visits and comments very much .

Thanks for stopping by !

Happy Fall Y'all!

I am linking to Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow Monday , Ruby Tuesday, Rednesday & Outdoor Wednesday .

Love and Blessings,

~Myrna

October Celebrations

2011-10-17T14:10:00.010-04:00

Happy Fall Everyone! The wonderful Fall weather is in full swing here in NC. We are all enjoying it. The last week or so has been full of celebrations, My birthday on the 11th,and our 40th anniversary on the 16th . I am having a Fall Family Party this weekend for my granddaughters with a Wizard of Oz theme . I am planning a family dinner in early Nov. to celebrate our anniversary .

This is one of my gifts from my hubby . A Jim Shore Dorothy & Toto. It was a surprise and I love it !

I made this balloon wreath for our door , it is very festive and the colors are great for my WOZ theme .

This is the Birthday crown that I made. It is Glinda themed , She is my favorite WOZ character .

Ruby Anniversary Plate.

I made a red velvet cake in celebration .

Ruby Slippers on top .

The Roses my wonderful Hubby sent me .

Thanks so much for joining me in a little celebrating . You are all so sweet to stop by !

I am linking to Blue Monday , Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday , Mellow Yellow Monday

Love & Blessings.

~Myrna

October Fun Month

2011-10-10T14:57:00.010-04:00

Hello Blogging Friends ,

Fall is my favorite season of the year. It has always been a very fun time of the year for me because my birthday is on the 11th and our anniversary is on the 16th.This year is going to be our 40th, The Ruby Anniversary . My Fall decorating theme and Fall Family Party theme this year is The Wizard of Oz.

For the party this year I ordered matchbox party favors from Jackie at Once Upon a Fairyland .

She will do them for any occasion or theme you want.

Here are some of the party favors Jackie made , I love them and I think she did a fantastic job !

Starting here are some of my Fall decorations .

I know you remember the McDonalds Madame Alexander Dolls,so cute.

Dorothy slippers & woz themed cloches .

Rainbow banner I made from felt.

My collection of WOZ Barbie & Kens .

Happy Fall Y'all &Thank you so much for visiting with me today!

I am linking to Blue Monday, Ruby Tuesday,Rednesday & Mellow Yellow Monday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Indoor and Outdoor Reds

2011-10-03T17:13:00.010-04:00

Hi Blogging Friends ,
I hope you are enjoying these early days of Fall. I have some pics of my garden today. It is cooler here in NC, but not much leaf change yet in the Piedmont Area where I live.

I will start with my inside reds. I love to shop on Etsy .I am planning my Fall Family Party to be Wizard of Oz Theme . I ordered some of these necklaces from Ebay , but the seller Carolina Corner have a shop on Esty also .

These beautiful red leaf earrings spoke Fall to me , I ordered them from Etsy from seller Lacy Laura Gray.

From the outside I have some garden pics , My zinnias are doing wonderful in these cooler temps.

So is this pot of red variegated Coleus .

Here is Willowby , a friend of my granddaughter's standing in front of a pot of impatiens .

Happy Fall Y'all, &Thanks so much for stopping by!

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday , Rednesday , Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Mermaid Tales

2011-09-26T11:50:00.011-04:00

Hello Blogging Friends,

While I was last at the beach , I came across this deserted sand castle.

A little further down the beach , I happened upon this little mermaid that had washed ashore and had just grown legs for her visit to land .

While at the Christmas House in South Port, NC,I came upon this beautiful white mermaid .

When I arrived home ,I sighted this little mermaid in my bathroom , one I had bought in a shop on a previous visit to South Port, NC.

I love this vintage mermaid that I found at a GW in Wake Forest ,NC

Here are mermaid Christmas Ornaments , My granddaughter and I made when we returned from the beach . The directions can be found at Disney Family Fun.

I hope you enjoyed my recent mermaid sightings.

I am linking to Blue Monday , Outdoor Wednesday , White Wednesday,Watery Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

The Christmas House

2011-09-20T13:43:00.010-04:00

Hi Blogging Friends ,

Last week we went to Carolina Beach on a late summer vacation . It was beautiful there . We took the ferry across the Cape Fear River to do some shopping in South Port, NC.

Here is a shot of the sunset reflecting across the river on the trip back on the ferry .

While in South Port , we visited the Christmas House .

At the Christmas House ,it's Christmas all year . They have wonderful things for sale!

They have all kinds of old fashioned candy .

There are old fashioned toys and lots of fairies & mermaids .

Santa will greet you when you walk in .

Upstairs you will see this jolly scene , along with lots of other wonderful sights .

I loved visiting the Christmas House ! :)

There was lots more to see that I didn't take pics of everything .I do have some of their Beach themed Christmas decor , I'll post later. Thanks for stopping by !

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday , Rednesday &Watery Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Pirate Ship?

2011-09-19T12:59:00.006-04:00

Ahoy Me Blogging Mateys !

Happy Talk like a Pirate Day ! While me was at Carolina Beach last week , Me thinks I spotted a Pirate ship just off shore disguised as a fishing vessel. lol

Love & Blessings to Ye ,

~Melissa Mermaid Cavenaugh AKA Myrna Lee

Get your pirate name HERE.

I am linking to Blue Monday & Outdoor Wednesady

God's Heart

2011-09-16T07:51:00.004-04:00

When Jesus gave up His Life at Calvary, we were in His Heart.

I am linking to Spiritual Sundays

Love & Blessings,
~Myrna

Remembering 911

2011-09-10T14:03:00.004-04:00

The Cross of Christ is the only hope for the World . Our constant danger is that we cry, Behold this new opportunity, Behold our new methods, Behold our human brotherhood and forget to cry ---------BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD !

~Amy Carmichael

I am linking to Spiritual Sunday

Love & Prayers,

~Myrna

Labor Day Holiday

2011-09-06T09:45:00.008-04:00

Hello Friends,
Over the Labor Day Holiday we finished off a Vacation Bible School I was doing with my granddaughters . It was free from the website Ministry-To-Children. The theme was the Fruit of the Spirit Gal.5 : 16-26 ,which is : Love , Joy,Peace,Patience,Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness,& Self-Control.

We planted Herbs to grow on the window sill.

This was a craft , every lesson we collected the seeds of the fruit , in the end they completed this flower poster.

Refreshments: Fruit of the Spirit salad;

And Fruit of the Spirit cupcakes.

They had fun playing games .

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday .

I hope you had a wonderful Holiday !

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Comment Problems

2011-09-04T11:02:00.005-04:00

Hi Blogger Friends,

It has come to my attention that there are problems with posting comments here at My Enchanted Home . I am so sorry about this annoying inconvenience .

I have looked into it on the forums at Blogger and here are some suggestions to help below:

You have a problem with authentication, and cookie filtering. First, try a different login procedure.

1. Login to Blogger using "www.blogger.com".

2. Do not check "Remember me".

If that does not help, try a second time..

1. Clear cache, cookies, and sessions (not just cache or cookies) - then restart the browser.

2. Login to Blogger using "www.blogger.com".

3. Do not check "Remember me".

Alternatively, enable "third party cookies". That's the best solution, overall.

Also, some had stated that there seems to be a problem using Safari on Blogger , and that Google Chrome seems to work best.Please leave suggestions for anything I can do as publisher of my blog to help. If you can't leave a comment, please email me( daylily777@gmail.com) & let me know.I am praying & working for a solution to this problem .

Love to you all,

~Myrna

RAINBOW

2011-08-31T12:20:00.005-04:00

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.Philippians 1:6

The Rainbow is a sign of a Promise kept and also a reminder that we serve a God that makes and keeps Promises . Amen !Praise Jesus !

Back Story : This pic was taken one afternoon in May after a Spring shower as I was stepping out the door of our home town Wendy's ,hence the wires & signs.

I am linking to Rednesday, Outdoor Wednesday & Word Filled Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Eclectic Reds

2011-08-23T12:59:00.010-04:00

Hello Blog Friends,

A have an eclectic collection of reds today. Here is a vintage 1957 Whitman copy of WOZ . I ordered a WOZ pop-up book from Amazon and they accidentally send this , but I decided to keep it . I had never seen this before & also it was the style of artwork that was popular in school books in the early 60's when I first started grade school .

I love these cute little red-haired pixie girls! I made a offer for these on Ebay and got them for a reduced price .

Next two are GW Finds .I love Disney and I have become quite fond of gnomes thanks to the good influence of Blogging friend Jackie ,at Once Upon a Fairyland .

I fell in love with this Black & red teapot ,it is a new item . Great for Valentine's Day Or goes right along with an Alice in Wonderland theme ,too

I am so glad you stopped by , Have a wonderful Day !

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday

Love & Blessings,
~Myrna

Pics from around the Yard : )

2011-08-22T14:08:00.006-04:00

Hello Friends,

I was walking around my yard yesterday,looking to make some yellow or blue pics. I was surprised that I found some,after the soaring heat this summer,most things were not looking so good. It has cooled to more normal temps and things are looking somewhat better.

The bottle tree kept right on blooming in spite of it all. he he

The heat hasn't affected this happy little guy,either.

The beach balls seem to flourish in the heat. lol

Glazing Balls also have an amazing tolerant for summer heat.

I live on a wooded lot and it is almost like living in a desert for plants.I put a lot of things in pots. Trees take an enormous amount of water and nutrients from the soil. But I do love the woods!

I am linking to Mellow Yellow Monday & Blue Monday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Wizard Of Oz Artist Trading Cards

2011-08-19T06:05:00.011-04:00

Hello Friends,
Today I'm joining Two Crazy Crafters, Twyla and Lindsey's Wizard of Oz ATC Blog Hop. The Wizard of Oz Is my favorite movie . I have very fond memories watching it as a child .Back in the 1960's it came on TV as a special event once a year. I always looked forward to it .

I have created three ATCs with my original artwork. They are displayed below with some Ruby Slippers from my WOZ Collection.

Here is my interpretation of Glenda the Good Witch in her pink bubble. Glenda has always been my favorite WOZ character.

Here is a rainbow with a Blue Bird flying somewhere over. Judy Garland is my favorite singer and of her singing Over the Rainbow is my favorite song .

Here is my Dorothy and Toto walking along the yellow brick road . They do not notice they are being followed by that pink bubble. lol

A clip from WOZ of Over the Rainbow

"It's not a place you can get to by boat or a train , It's far , far away ,behind the moon ,beyond the rain." But it's somewhere that will live in our hearts and imaginations forever!

I am linking to ATC Blog Hop.

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Gardens At NC Art Museum

2011-08-16T08:11:00.007-04:00

Hi Everyone ! My outdoor pics are of my recent visit to our NC Art Museum Gardens .This is just part of the Gardens , we did not make it around to see everything .

Court Yard Fountain

Water & River Birch Trees

Metal Sculpture tree

Notice the two shadows in the bottom corner, maybe Dorothy & the Scarecrow hehe .

This looks like a giant Hornet's nest or a tornado .First , I walked past this , then I came to the metal tree. I started to feel like I was in OZ.

Next, Is the Rodin Garden, very beautiful , especially lit up at night .

Lotus Flower

(click on pic to see complete, blogger cut off one side )

Thanks for visiting ! I hope you enjoyed the pics !

I am linking to Outdoor Wednesday & Sky Watch Friday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Spotting Reds at the Mall

2011-08-16T01:24:00.008-04:00

Hello Everyone ! It's that time of the week for Reds to be on Parade . I spotted quite a few while I was out this weekend at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC. We(Me, Hubby & granddaughter #1) stopped by the Disney Store . I love Winnie the Pooh. Some of my favorite Poohisms :

"I wonder what Piglet is doing ?" thought Pooh ."I wish I was there to be doing it, too. "

"When late morning rolls around and you are feeling a bit out of sorts .Don't worry , you're probably just a little eleven 'o clockish . "

"If you live to 100. I wish to live to be 100 minus one day , so I'll never have to spend a day without you ."

A mountain of stuffed animals in the Disney store.

I spotted these fabulous looking red heels. I was just looking, I don't love them enough to go through the ordeal of wearing them . lol

We stopped in the Sanrio Store.This store is full of Cute and Red. Here is Hello Kitty, herself.

This a very cute little red mushroom filled with erasers.

I love this apron !

Red Egg, very cute !

While at the Mall,we stopped to eat at Andy's Grill. The Retro Decor was actually pink & aqua.

This cool red vintage car was on the outside of the restaurant.

We, also stopped at the NC Art Museum, those pics are in my OutDoor Wednesday Post . I am always glad when you stop by , Have a wonderful day !

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday .

Love & Blessings,
~Myrna

I love Lucy !

2011-08-09T12:12:00.018-04:00

Hi Everybody ,

I 'm back with more things I love. I think we all love Lucy , she was (is)the premier lady of Laughs . Her 100th birthday was on August 6th, Happy Birthday Lucy , we will never forget you!

I Love this episode !

I love cherries !

Another thing I love is Cherry Surprise /aka Cherry Cobbler. This is a simple one made from lowfat Bisquick & made right in the baking dish . Quick & simple , except for cherry pitting.

But, Alas , worth the effort , for fresh cherries !

I love for you to visit !Have a wonderful day !

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday .

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Scenes from the Weekend

2011-08-02T13:26:00.006-04:00

Hello Blogging friends ,

These red pics are from a weekend shopping trip at Trader Joes . I love flowers,

Especially Roses! But I bought some Sunflowers this weekend , you can see them Here.

I thought this Farm Truck Display , made from various items was cool !

This is my new granddaughter Eliana , she is a sweetie !

I hope your day is a good one !

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday .

Love & Prayers,

~Myrna

Happy Sunflowers

2011-08-01T13:14:00.004-04:00

Happy Mellow Yellow Monday !

I bought these sunflowers from Trader Joes this weekend .I love sunflowers . I think they are a happy flower. They make me happy !

I hope they make your day happier, too! :)

This is the day the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it . Psalm 118:24

I am linking to Mellow Yellow Monday .

Love & Blessings

~Myrna

Things I love !

2011-07-26T14:13:00.009-04:00

Hi Everyone ! I love Chocolate Cake!I just recently tired Naturally Nora's cake & frosting mix and I really liked it . They didn't give me the mixes free or anything ,I just came across them on the internet & I thought I would try it, But after I thought about it , I might contact them and see if they will send me something to try and review , they make several different kinds.

I love to search on SwagBucks !( click to go there and join, if you haven't already) Just recently I used amazon gift gifts I won from SB to purchase something else I love , this Madame Alexander Dorothy Doll.

It came in this cool box.

I love Wizard of Oz , the movie & the books , too.

Toto is in her basket.

Close-up of face , a sweet renition of Dorothy.

She also came with these movie version slippers, very cool !

Another , thing I love are vintage tablecloths , I just snagged this beautiful Rose cloth form Ebay .

I love the roses !

I am linking to Rednesday & Ruby Tuesday

I hope you are having a wonderful day !

Love & Prayers,

~Myrna

Welcome Home Eli !

2011-07-23T16:11:00.013-04:00

Hi Everyone!

This is Eliana Elizabeth Chavis , my newest granddaughter , born on March 1, 2011. She has overcome many challenges & still has more to face in her young life .She has lived at the Duke Hospital NICU since her birth . (Go here& here for more of the story .) But today Sunday July 24th, she is finally coming home . Please pray for her& her mom,dad& big sister,too!

Living Stones

"Coming to Him as to a living stone ,rejected indeed by men,but chosen by God and precious, YOU also , as living stones , are being built up a spiritual house , a holy priesthood , to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ ." 1Peter 2:4&5

The Tools

His thoughts said , I wonder why these special tools are used ?

His Father said , The house when it was in building ,was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither, so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any other tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.

If thou knewest the disappointment it is to the builders when the stone cannot be used for the house , because it was not made ready before it was brought thither, if thou knewest my purpose for thee, thou would welcome any tool if only it prepared thee quietly and perfectly to fit into thy place in the house .

~ excerpt from "His thoughts said,His Father said" By Amy Carmichael

He only gives good things to his children. Has there been something you have prayed for or not to have ? Has His answer been no, or has it been I have something better for you?

I am linking to Spiritual Sunday & Then Sings My Soul Saturday &Brag on God Friday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday

2011-07-18T21:28:00.006-04:00

Here are from pics from a visit to Spinners Grill in Wake Forest ,NC . On the same day We, My Granddaughter & I , attended a Home School Book Club Meeting which is held on the last Friday of each month.

Book , my granddaughter was reading.

The Grill is very Retro.They have good ice cream .

Word Search from the Book Club .

Have you read any good books lately? Our club for tweens & teens sticks to Classic & Christian Books .

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

It's time for some more Reds

2011-07-12T16:05:00.009-04:00

Hi everybody! My reds are from around the house today . First I have a cloche filled with faux cherries.
Here is a coffee filter wreath I made with some red in the middle ,which is not very noticeable, because I whitened up the pic .

Here is a craft I did with the grandkids for the 4th .

I purchased these Blue Birds on eBay .

I love vintage soda bottles . This is actually new from Cracker Barrel.

I had a July 4th party for my grandkids last Sunday , because some were at the beach on the 4th. Here are some cracker party favors I made .

We had the Wacky Olyimpics .Here is the Award designed by one of my Grand daughters .

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday , Rednesday & White Wednesday

So glad you stopped by today .

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Celebrating America's Birthday !

2011-07-05T14:27:00.004-04:00

I hope y'all had a wonderful 4th ! Here is some of Independence Day Decor .

I downloaded these cool pinwheels from AllSorts .

Last year,I made this banner of vintage postcards from various online sources. I love vintage postcards!

I made the paper hat from newspaper flag. Our paper gives them away every year .

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday .

Thanks so much for stopping by !

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Today's Reds

2011-06-28T14:27:00.006-04:00

Merry UnBirthday Everyone ! My Reds for today will be elements of My Mad Tea Party. It was hosted Sat the 25th by Vanessa @ A Fanctiful Twist.

A twist on the eat me cake , a ( faux) cherry in a glass box.

The Caterpillar on the mushroom.

The Queen of Hearts Crown , one of three I made for the event, plus the Hatter's Hat .

You can view the complete post HERE.

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday.

Love& Blessings,

~Myrna Lee

The Mad Tea Party

2011-06-25T05:29:00.030-04:00

Welcome ! The party will be in the garden , I 've been waiting for you to arrive . Take a seat wherever you wish .

Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers.

I made some paper lanterns to decorate .

There are lots of curious things .

Things that are beckoning to be drank or eaten ,although I can't guarantee that you will not have any temporary size effects .

I see the Caterpillar has joined us .

I made paper crowns in honor of some beloved AIW characters . This is a close-up of my Alice crown.

It seems I am always fashionably or unfashionably late.

The Mad Hatter's Hat .

Make your self at home, you should fit right in .

Cheshire Cat Crown.

The Red Queen always enjoys an UnBirthday Party.I'm sure we all do , so Happy UnBirthday to You !

The Queen of Heart's Crown .

I hope you have enjoyed the party. Your visit has been most appreciated !

A Big Thank-you & Shout Out to Our Queen of the Mad Tea Party Vanessa @ A Fanctiful Twist!

Visit her magical Party & a list of the other Mad Tea Partys HERE.

Love & Blessings ,

~Myrna

PS . This is my first post since the Parting from this Life and Going Home to Heaven for my Mother . For all who left a comment , said a prayer or even sent a healing thought my way , I say Thank-you & Love back to you .God Bless You !

My Enchanted Home

2011-06-24T11:32:00.001-04:00

The Mad Tea Time is coming soon !!!!!!!!

In Memory of My Mother

2011-05-31T01:11:00.004-04:00

Virginia Collins Schuster

March 31,1930 - May 30,2011

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow,nor crying ,neither shall there be any more pain : for the former things are passed away."

Revelation21:4

A letter to my family

I wanted to write a letter to you
sent down from up above
And let you know how things are and
Send to you my love

I am happy now all pain is gone and
loneliness is no more
Family and friends were waiting for me
When I passed through the door

They rejoiced when they saw me
We walked hand in hand
Down streets made of pure gold

I know you will miss me
And your heart will ache
But ties are not broken
And memories don’t break

Remember this isn’t the end
You still have each other
Stay strong in the Lord
And we’ll be together again

A family we are and always will be
No matter if it is one or three
When you get together give each other a kiss
and tell them it is from me.

Love, Mother

Written by Joann Hatch

Royal Wedding Rewind

2011-05-17T13:14:00.010-04:00

I know the world has been saturated with everything concerning the Royal wedding .
But here I am with a belated Royal Wedding Post . I made a little party in celebration of the Will& Kate's Nuptials .I didn't wake up until 6AM on the day of the Wedding , but I was just in time to see Kate arrive at the church . I enjoyed watching very much; I thought the ceremony was very intimate and meaningful for such a grandiose affair .

I borrowed from more than one set of free printable s I found online for my decorations .

I toasted with sparkling Apple Cider from Trader Joes .

These are varying shades of red roses from my yard.

The crown is a GW find .

Thanks so much for visiting . Please continue to pray for my preemie granddaughter Eliana who is still in the Duke NICU and please pray for my 81 yr mother who is in the hospital with pneumonia , kidney failure and an infection .

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday .

Blessings,

~Myrna

He is Risen !

2011-04-22T01:39:00.008-04:00

O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? ......1 Corinthians15:55

"Come, see the place where the Lord lay," with joy and gladness. He does not lie there now. Weep, when ye see the tomb of Christ, but rejoice because it is empty. Thy sin slew him, but his divinity raised him up. Thy guilt hath murdered him, but his righteousness hath restored him. Oh! he hath burst the bonds of death, he hath ungirt the cerements of the tomb, and hath come out more than conqueror, crushing death beneath his feet. Rejoice, O Christian, for he is not there—he is risen.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Praise Him for the wonderful thing He has done for us !

He is Risen !

He is Risen , Indeed!

I am linking to Then sings my soul Saturday & Spiritual Sundays

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Happy Easter !

2011-04-20T02:16:00.014-04:00

Happy Easter! This post is featuring my Easter Decor . I don't have much Red , so I am starting out with this fab Red Easter Egg pic I found on the internet .

Rabbit topiary by candlelight .

Vintage post card from about 1910, all of mine have chicks featured on them .

Most of my cloches have bird nests and moss this year.

I made this little basket from a yogurt cup .I bought the little stuffed chocolate rabbit from Etsy.

Vintage postcard.

Garland and subway art from different online free printables.

Ceramic Rabbit is GW find ,Garland another online free printable .

More vintage Easter Postcards.

Another bird's nest & moss cloche & Dollar store birds .

Free Subway Art & a little bird in cage , I made in 2010 from a free online tutorial . The original directions called for a yogurt cup , I cut down a plastic water bottle for base.

I will end up in the the kitchen with a bunny cupcake & milk snack .I found the ears and bunny cupcake wrapper free online but from two different sources.

Cloche with Jelly Beans & Jelly Bean Prayer.

I planted grass seed in this vintage Hull planter . I usually plant grass seed for a Easter Table centerpiece most every year. The hull pink round planter is new to me, I like it planted with the grass.

I am linking to Rednesday, Easter & Spring Party, Tabletop Tuesday

Wishing everyone , a Happy , Meaningful,Resurrection Day !He is Risen !

Blessings,
~Myrna