a strange week.

it has been a strange week. I had a birthday that was really uneventful. the boys started some sports and the hubby is in the thick of online classes - we seem to be moving in 2 different circles at 2 different speeds. Not really communicating and not really connecting....... but that is part of life. and eventually the 2 circles will cross again and things will be back to normal - I hope!

awhile

well, its been awhile.... i started and then stopped - thinking, this blog thing is not really me. Then I kept reading all the other blogs out there, the people, the inspiration, the community. And I thought more about society today and how we are communicating through a light box with an electrical device pumping waves of energy through it - what happened to the personal interaction? but then I decided what the heck......... so here we go again.

give away with Urban Farmgirl and White Flower Farmhouse!

Well, this is the first for this as well...... Urban Farmgirl has 100 posts, a celebration, and a fantastic give away from White Flower Farmhouse. First of all I love both sites. the energy, the simple beauty..... not much else to say. Thank you to all the bloggers of both sites for such creative inspiration.

Ok, day 2.....

So, I have read, and re-read, and re-read Lissa's post over at Humble Pie and find her beyond inspirational. First, I completely understand the cleaning, and vacuuming out of the room thing! unbelieveable that we women do that! Second, I think I have come to the conclusion that I need to control things in my life - that is why I love to re-decorate, that is why I tried vegan/vegitarian diet, that is why I obsess about my kids and how they are doing. and like Lissa, I am beginning to see that I need let that go.... give it up the high power above, whatever you want to call it, and try to live the best life that I can. I still need to find out who I am in all of that but giving a little up means giving strength to myself!

The first one.....

Ok, well here goes. I am sure everyone has heard that one before. I guess I am here to go thru that cathartic experience of sharing my story, entering a community, finding some new friends, and getting new ideas. I am an artist/muralist and novice interior designer..... well the first part is true and I used to have a small interior consulting business in Ohio before moving to NC.

Now I am a corporate work by day mom who tries to day dream about vintage things, restoring antique pieces, a simple way of life and all surrounding by my loving family.

I think from reading other postings is that we all (and by we i mean women) have so much to balance that we forget and loose ourselves, our interests, even our soul sometimes. Maybe this may help me find that creative spark that I am missing so much - that proverbial missing piece.

for anyone who stops by this first post, I thank you. I know it is short but it is a start.