Delicious Ambience

I have to share with you some of the most beautiful, fun, whimsical, and sexy chandeliers. I just love and love these 4 pieces. The creations are all behind the talented fine art artist, Susan Hornbeak Ortiz. Her company is Shine by S.H.O. Not only does she create this fantastic lighting but really unique furniture. I am dying to use it soon in a new project.

This is just so yummy! I love the color and this would be the show stopper in any room.

I would like to wear this as a bracelet. It would also look fantastic over a table in a kitchen.

This piece would also look great with black shades or hot pink.

In a foyer this piece would be smashing!

To view more pieces and furniture visit Shine by S.H.O

All images from Shine

"Chasing Superwoman"

In my opinion, very few women deserve the title "Superwoman." I can say that I am fortunate to know an extraordinary woman who can really leave "superwoman" in the dust. Who might this amazing woman be? Mother of 3, wife, attorney (partner at a prestigious international firm) writer, local advocate, Sunday school teacher, and wonderful friend to many. (this is the very short list of her many daily hats) What I appreciate about her is even with all these titles she takes the time out every week to meet with me at Starbucks. We catch up on our lives, our businesses and most of all whats going on in us spiritually. How are we surviving among the chaos of life? Often really just an attitude adjustment. We use this time to laugh, vent, occasionally cry, and most importantly pray!! This woman is my dear friend, Susan Dimickele. She has been an inspiration and encouragement to so many and myself. I am so excited because her first book is hot off the press. It is a book on a working moms adventures in life and faith. (Very few have dared to approach this subject)

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Tell your friends, neighbors, men (they might enjoy hearing about the real life of a working mother :) about the book. Bye for now I am off to start chapter 6.

Beautiful America

Happy July 4th. I love everything that this holiday reminds me of. Our freedom in this country and how thankful I am to all of the great men and women who make that freedom possible. Summer picnics, time spent with family, fireworks, relaxing at the lake, fresh produce purchased at the local farmer's market. Red, white, and blue and the combination of these 3 colors symbolize strength to me. Through out my travels I have learned the power behind symbolism. When I see the American flag regardless of where I am I feel close to home. As well as all the other many, many emotions and pride that are attached to all of us when we see the flag fly.

All these pictures are reminders of what I love about America and July 4th!

( I would love to look this fabulous chopping wood.)

Thanks to this woman and her sacrifice to all of us!

House Beautiful

Bon Appetit

Corn on the cob is a 4th of July classic for my family. Add chives or chilli to the butter for a new twist to this summer classic.

Two classics standing and representing strenght!

I hope you all enjoy your weekend.

Images from Flickr- Ms. Midnight maniac, Neil Golub, Loula M, Beli M, the damian DancingDaisy