JE SUIS CHARLIE

I love Paris!

I am so sad about the recent events there not just for the loss of life, but the attack on freedom!

This article from 'A La Carte~Paris Apartment Rental' is very moving and I encourage you to read it HERE

Source A La Carte Paris Apt Rental

Je Suis Charlie!

Linda

A New Project For 2015

I have wanted to start doing some Art Projects this year.  My friend and fellow blogger Vicky at Life on Willie Mae Lane shared her participation in The Documented Life Project~2015.  I was so in love with the idea that I decided to join in. 

Each month will have a theme and

each week will have an Art Challenge and a Journal Prompt

I choose a journal and got started!

January Theme

The Blank Page and How to Face It

Art Challenge:  Book Paper

Journal Prompt: Be Your Own Goal Keeper

I used book papers and other paper ephemera to cover my blank page

I used paint, markers and stickers to decorate the page.  My 'Goals' are inside the little envelope with Linda on the front and numbered 1,2,3!  
I added a quote and called it done!

I love seeing how everyone interprets the prompts and how it means different things to everyone.
I will be doing the 2nd week soon 
and will continue to share with you.

Check it out if you are interested in Joining this fun project! 

Wishing you JOY,

Linda 

Linking to:
Tweak It Tuesday
You're Gonna Love It

Junkin' Awards 2014

It's that time for my favorite Junkin Awards

I've been doing this annually since 2009

My 'junkin' has slowed down, but I still love the thrill of the hunt and finding special treasures for my home!

Favorite Find in Pyrex

I had to skip this category last year as I didn't buy any Pyrex...I know!  But this year I found this wonderful piece of Town and Country and knew it would be perfect for my Thanksgiving table.

Favorite Find in White and Blue

These two mini pottery pieces are just so sweet!

I see another collection in the making!

Favorite Find in Green

This ironstone creamer was my choice for this category.  The green on it just made me fall in love with this sweet piece.

Favorite Find in Red

I've longed for a pair of S&P's with red tops so finding these for $2 just made me so happy!

Favorite Find in Pink

Usually a hard category to choose just one favorite from, but this wonderful pottery vase made the top of the list easily this year.

Favorite Find for Tiger

The favorite find for Tiger by far is this tray table

He uses it every time he visits to eat from.  Those cups came in handy also but the tray is the winner and was so inexpensive! 

Favorite Find in Plates

Tablescaping took a 'vacation' on my blog this year and I didn't find too many additions to my dish closet.  But these 4 little Christmas plates for $1 were too good to pass up.  Look for them next year when I hope to be doing more tablescapes.

Favorite Find from the WLYS

I didn't make this event this year since I was in Colorado visiting my friend Kathe! We did do some junkin and many of my favorite things from that day made it in other categories but this was a pure 'Colorado' find 

These Coors pottery bowls made in Colorado!  

Favorite Find for Christmas

This cute sleigh was my favorite Christmas find and became the centerpiece of my table this year!

Favorite Find 'in' Paris

Well last year I did find some items IN Paris, but since I do find items to add to my Paris collection I'm keeping this category

This made in France gravy boat is the clear winner of my favorite Paris find this year

That wraps up 2014 for me! 

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

It's A Brand New Year!

Welcome to 2015!

I wanted to start the new year with a fresh new look for my blog!  My friend Brenda @ Cozy Little House has been helping others refresh their blogs for many years and now has started a small design business. We choose a template from Etsy and then Brenda personalized it for me!  I love it!  She spent a lot of time on it and called me to discuss everything.  She charged a very reasonable amount so if you are not so savvy in the blog design world,

she is your girl! 

I hope you like the change!  

I've set some goals for 2015!

I want to improve my health by eating better, getting more exercise and just taking time for me!

I also want to continue to simplify and downsize my 'stuff'.  Oh I'll still junk cause I love it, but if things come in then things must go out.  I don't want to be owned my things. 

I also hope to do some crafting this year.

With a new baby due in April, I plan to help out as much as a Grandma can!  

I also will turn 65 in June and I think I want to celebrate it in some special way! 

So join me here at A La Carte as I travel the roads I call my life.   Your friendship means so much to me and it wouldn't be the same without you!

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

Home In Time For Christmas!

I got home from Aruba about 10pm on Christmas Eve.  We were up early and over at Sara's to enjoy Christmas morning with Tiger and family.

He was so excited and I must say he enjoyed taking his time opening his gifts and playing with each of them before moving on to the next one.

Tiger was feeling much better, but because he still had a cough, Mom decided to stay at home.  At 84 she tries not to expose herself to illness and we all agreed.  Ashleigh and I took her a plate of food later and had a nice visit. 

I'm still enjoying my Christmas tree and will start taking down my decorations on New Year's Day!

It's been a very busy and crazy year, but

I'm looking forward to 2015 and all that it will bring. 

Wishing you all a Very Happy New Year!

Linda