Oh let the sunshine in....

Montana is experiencing a mild February this year, so nice to have so much sunshine!!! I know the east coast is suffering horrible temperatures and ridiculous amounts of snow, my heart goes out to all my New England relatives and friends.

For us, we are warmer than normal and our snow is almost completely GONE, not like last year! I can feel an early Spring coming our way, and we'll take it.

My kitties are enjoying many mornings sunning themselves on the deck before they head back down to their cozy warm basement to sleep.

Pat and I take many walks all around our area and have enjoyed the sun on our faces, life is so good to us, and we feel fortunate and blessed here in our beloved Montana!

Be safe, stay warm and remember winter will not last forever back in New England! Sighhhh

Moose Country

We never tire from seeing these amazing animals here in Montana, the moose!  Captured this photo on Sunday coming home from the Georgetown Lake area. This yearling was practically on the side of the road when we spotted her. And of course, not far away was her momma. She watched us closely just above where the yearling was grazing on a pine tree.

We know better than to get out of the car and try to get closer, moose can be very aggressive and dangerous. We kept our distance and respected their space. Love that my phone camera is a good one and I captured this photo.

Love me a moose in Montana!!

Moving forward...2015

Happy New Year ...

 Let's all toast to a healthy, joyous, and adventurous new year!!  Thankful for a great 2014, but it's time to let go of the past and look to the future and trust God with the rest!

Christmas Bliss...

Love this season especially now in Montana! I remember as a child growing up in New England always having snow for Christmas, I loved it.  I remember sitting in our "formal living room" back then and just staring at the Christmas tree all lit up and letting my imagination drift to a magical place. I find myself doing the same thing this year, not sure why, but when I look outside and gaze upon the beauty of the snow covered land and the lights of Christmas ... my mind starts to drift!

Feeling so thankful and so grateful to God for my life, and how He has provided for Pat and I and how He has blessed us beyond measure. I never feel worthy of this, but I've learned to accept His love and grace over me.

My prayer and purpose for this new year is to LOVE more and to worry LESS. Merry Christmas everyone and may your holiday be filled with joy and peace and most of all LOVE.

Philipsburg Montana 2014
 

"Attic Charm", looking a bit like Christmas!

Well...I caved, yup I went against my convictions this year...well only in my shop not my home. Took down my Autumn displays and décor and started staging for Christmas. And I'm glad I did, retail is different, you must stage your holiday items early, folks are out there shopping for Christmas. I finally caught on this year, still learning in this adventure.

 

Here's a sneak peek! Very happy with my stockings this year and my burlap Montana style pillow, my sewing is done, machine is put away for now, and onto other projects for my shop!

 

 

 

 

Let the sewing begin!!

My new versions of vintage Christmas stockings.  Getting started this week with sewing and creating for my shop. With this arctic blast and a couple of inches of snow on the ground already, I am certainly in the mood for the Holidays!!!

A sneak peek of my first stocking made from an old chenille bedspread, vintage trim and star embellishment. Found a really fun printed burlap this year... moose, elk, and deer print, so fun for Montana! Stay tuned for more photos as I finish each stocking.

Stay warm out there if your being effected by these cold temps!

Friends...

Good friends, Ginnie, Connie, and me









We've had lots of company these past two months, we love when our friends come to visit. Our last group stayed for three weeks. They really enjoyed our Autumn days, bright colors, festive events and best of all making more memories together...

 

Autumn colors, sharing dinner



"Vintage Days" in Deer Lodge MT, fun show!

 

Even the guys enjoyed the show.

 

Korh's Ranch in Deer Lodge MT, "Autumn Days" and pumpkin patch.

 

Autumn has arrived in Montana!!!

I'm ready for a change of season, how about you?  Autumn ... my favorite season of all, the cooler temps, changing colors, and the Holidays!!!!

We've had a great summer, trips, family & friends, amazing weather, and  progress on the house; hardwood floors, more landscaping, pellet insert installation....feels good I must say! 

Sharing a view pics of what we are now seeing off the deck these days...notice the aspens in the background, love when they start to turn colors.

My little shop, "Attic Charm", is also starting to look like Autumn. Working on more new items, more pumpkins etc.  I had a great summer season at the shop, highest sales to date, so blessed, and still having a blast with this adventure!!!  Sighhhhhhh

Happy "Autumn" to all of you, and my you be blessed!