2013 Is Your Year!

As we come to the close of another year and embark on a new adventure I am so proud to introduce to you the New Launch Your Creativity Community.

It is my New Year's wish to Inspire and Encourage you to reach your dreams and goals in 2013!

Join the Party girls!

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My Holiday Home Pt.1

First off I must confess what a bad blogger I've been(but you knew already). I've been working like a mad woman(gleefully mad) on new projects and getting ready to go to the 

Dallas Market next month.

Come take a peek at part#1 

of my holiday home...

This is my dining room, its my very favorite room in the whole house. I hope you enjoy your visit.

I will post part 2 soon. 

Have a sugar plum filled day!

What if?

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing you and your family a beautiful Thanksgiving Day! 

I am grateful for all of you today and every day,

Your friendship makes my world a lovely place to be.  

Hey Beautiful Girl

An encouraging message for you,
 from my heart~

You are meant for great things!

Shopping Bliss!

I will be vending at these 2 gorgeous shows! 

Eye candy will be everywhere not to mention 

treats and treasures!

~Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st~

4815 5th Street, Rainbow CA 92028

~Dec. 8th~

18563 Sunset Knoll Dr. Riverside, CA 92504

Stocking Stuffer Idea!

Loved More Than You Know

My sweet friend Julie told me about about a book she is reading, "Grace: More than we deserve, greater than we imagine" by Max Lucado. So I thought I would take a peek at it. 

I have to admit there are so many sticky sweet books out there regarding the Christian walk that I had a bit of skepticism....But I must be honest with you and with myself. I only got a few pages in before I was suddenly taken (again) with the power of God's grace and how incredibly small I am. It touched so deep within my very soul that I had to stop reading it. You know why? 1. It scared me and 2. because Max Lucado gets it, its raw. He doesnt wrap up how hard it is to be human in this world (whether you are a believer or not) in a bunch of empty faith filled words. You know the kind, youve heard them before from well meaning friends even your pastor. But they leave you empty and hopeless feeling as though youve missed the mark yet again. Not this book. Its refreshing to know that we are all in the pressure cooker together, trying to navigate our way through life doing the best we can *and* we are all H.U.M.A.N.! God is big enough to deal with it all and more-so with each of us right where we are. We are enough, you are enough, I am enough. Say it to yourself, "I am enough". But it gets even better...God loves you right where you are. In the midst of your own personal storm. Ive been in one for months, like a boat on the ocean in the middle of a small craft warning, the waves are crashing over my head and Im bailing with a bucket that has holes. I used to have a boat and have been out during a small craft warning, its not pretty! But then again, in so many ways life isnt pretty. Its hard. Damn its hard. Ive always wanted to be bluntly honest about how I see things no matter how unpopular my take may be. Im finding that when I am honest its much better received than a candy smile. Do you remember those big wax lips from the early '70's? Thats is precisely the fake candy smile I mean!

Take heart precious ones, you matter and you are greatly loved.

XO

Hey Dreamers....

Hey Beautiful Girls! 

Yes, Im talking to you! 

Have you taken the time

 to dream a little dream today? 

Don't forget that your dreams are 

what make you YOU!

UNITE, LOVE, BELIEVE

Im choosing to unite, love and believe 

in our great country. 

The cost is too high not to!

Falling for FALL!

Wishing you a wonderful Fall day!

Boo to you!

What started out as a nice walk around Balboa Island with my 

sweet friend Debi Ward-Kennedy  turned nothing short of creepy!

Really, we're here for lunch, that's it! (what is that on the bench watching us?)

Ive got the creeps, something isn't quite right!

So we left!

~

And then I came back to explore a bit more, in the D.A.R.K.

I shouldn't have, I knew better!

The monsters were out....

I was invited to stay for a drink...I'll pass...

I think it's past my bedtime...

So I high-tailed it outta there and 

hid under the covers!

A Perfectly Inspired Day!

On Sunday afternoon I had the sheer pleasure of meeting with some of my fabulous panelists  at the fabulous French Garden House.

I have to say that this event is shaping up to be nothing short of amazing! The women that will be presenting are the most inspirational, kind, generous, savvy, strong and brilliant group you can imagine. Each so willing to share and inspire.

Jenny Doh, Tara Wilson, Sharon Hughes, Lidy Baars, Deb Kennedy and Cheryl Turner

Beth Livesay

The day was filled with laughter and wisdom as only this group could dish! A few of the speakers were not able to join us and were so missed! 

Don't miss the event next April, tickets are already selling and seating is limited.

Register here NOW!

Fall Sale!

Its finally nice and cool in Sunny So.Cal. and in celebration of the arrival of  Fall 

I am offering 20% off my entire site. 

Use coupon code FALL12 at check out.

Happy shopping! 

Chair slips shown in Barn/cream, Tan/Blk, Tan/Red. Matching pillow and runner available.

www.PansyCottageGarden.com

Cognac & Roses Collection, Ready to ship!