We are pleased to be participating in the Shabby Lane Shops September Treasure Box giveaway!  To enter, see contest here or click the banner above.  Good luck, have a wonderful week!

Last year I held a contest on my blog for a Bible I hand painted – the upside down Bible.  Yes, it’s been that long and I sure don’t know where the time goes?!?    The Bible was sent out long ago and the winner of that contest was Sandy of Lulu’s Fluffy Ruffles ( http://www.mylulabelles.blogspot.com/ ).   Congratulations Sandy, I hope that you are enjoying the Bible.  Thanks so much to everyone for all of your posts!

I’ll be announcing a new contest in the next couple days.

Have a blessed and beautiful day ~ Cherie

I do believe the new blog design is finished, aside from a little tweaking and perfecting.   I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments.

Blessings ~ Cherie

Please support our troops – you can send a letter, email, care package – it means so much to be remembered.   See www.anysoldier.com or contact me to find out how.    Thank you!                                                                             

Please bear with me as I get the new blog set up.  This one will be fully integrated with the website so I thought it would be worth the time (and stress!) of learning a new blog system.  Thanks so much, God Bless! Cherie

I just wanted to let everyone know that my family has suffered a terrible personal loss and that I will take care of the contest and other business as soon as I return home. Please do live every day to the fullest and let your loved ones know how much they mean to you – it can all be taken away in an instant.

God bless ~
Cherie

I am excited to announce that some of my antique and vintage items (including hand painted pieces) are featured in a new book by C. Dianne Zweig titled Hot Cottage Collectibles. It will be available this fall and can be preordered at Amazon.com.

After a tumultous couple of months I think things have settled down and I’m ready to get back to business-as-usual. I recently underwent surgery (hysterectomy) which was preceeded by a failed EKG test which set off a heart disease scare. After many tests (including a grueling treadmill stress test which proved one thing – I’m out of shape!!) it was found that my heart is fine it I just happen to produce erratic EKG readings. Surgery was done on May 28th – three days before my daughter’s high school graduation – EEEKKKK – talk about too close for comfort! But I made it to the ceremony and all is well. Last week I had a bit of a setback due to overdoing things too soon after surgery but I learned my lesson and I’m doing my best to take it easy.

Now that things are getting back to normal, the house hunt will resume and I’ve got lots of updates and new products to add to the website. If only the days were longer – does anyone have some good time management tips for me?

PS -the Bible drawing will take place on July 31st – I apologize for it getting pushed to the back burner during my medical leave.

Blessings!
Cherie

Well, the last house I posted isn’t going to work out due to the location, so I’m back to searching. At least it’s fun looking. Here is my next prospect – a 5,000 square foot Queen Ann Victorian complete with third floor ballroom. I think I ought to be able to squeeze a studio in there somewhere, don’t you? LOL.

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
Blessings ~ Cherie