somedays

I find it hard to 'believe' in myself : the washing pile is higher than ever : the dishes need putting away again : I miss out on having a chat to a friend on the phone : the sky is grey : nothing goes right : being a Mum is over whelming :




reading a few lines can make the day all that much better




Cultivate gratitude.
Carve out an hour a day for solitude.
Begin and end the day with prayer, meditation, reflection.
Keep it simple.
Keep your house picked up.
Don't overschedule.
Strive for realistic deadlines.
Never make a promise you can't keep.
Allow an extra half hour for everything you do.
Create quiet surroundings at home and at work.
Go to bed at nine o'clock twice a week.
Always carry around something interesting to read.
Breathe- deeply and often.
Move- walk, dance, run; find a sport you enjoy.
Drink pure spring water. Lots of it.
Eat only when hungry.
If it's not delicious, don't eat it.
Be instead of do.
Set aside one day a week for rest and renewal.
Laugh more often.
Luxuriate in your senses.
Always opt for comfort.
If you don't love it, live without it.
Let Mother Nature nuture.
Don't answer the telephone during dinner.
Stop trying to please everybody.
Start pleasing yourself.
Stay away from negative people.
Don't squander precious resources: time, creative energy, emotion.
Nuture friendships.
Don't be afraid of your passion.
Approach problems as challenges.
Honor your aspirations.
Set achievable goals.
Surrender expectations.
Savor beauty.
Create boundaries.
For every "yes", let there be a "no".
Don't worry; be happy.
Remember, happiness is a living emotion.
Exchange security for serenity.
Care for your soul.
Cherish your dreams.
Express love every day.
Search for your authentic self until you find her.

~ Four Years - Two Dresses ~

After yesterday posting all those gorgeous evening dresses for the Manor Ball I was looking back at some photos of me at the Stillbirth Foundation Ball over the past four years.

Amazingly I have gotten a lot out of one particular dress as I have worn it three out of four years (this makes the husband very happy as you know most men cringe when you say "I have to buy a new dress")

The first year I wore it I was 8 months pregnant

The second year of the event I got away with wearing it again - this time not pregnant and feeling very glamourous.


The third time I got to wear it was at this years ball - four weeks after having Indiana (looking rather tired compared to the other photos!!). Must say I was not as comfortable this year as the breast feeding boobs were not allowing me to relax!

This little number slipped in to the picture for ball no 3 in 2008 (felt it was a bit much three years in a row so decided on something new).

Hubby certainly can't complain after the use I have had from the lovely red dress (I have worn it to a number of other events so probably got at least 5-6 wears out of it making it less than $100 a wear!).

Next year it is time for a new dress - maybe I will pick one of the others I chose for the Willow Manor Ball.




Skull Decor

Diamante skull
This jeweled skull I bought from TK Maxx for £7.99; a much cheaper version of Damien Hurst's diamond Jeweled skull!


Skull tray
The skull tray is from Pottery Barn,


Skull lace tablecloth
Skull lace tablecloth, only £1 at Pound Land. I want to stretch it over a canvas and diamante it to create some Halloween art.


Glitter skull candle holder
The glitter skull I bought from TK Maxx for £4.99.


Jack Skellington set of 4 plates by Kaboodle
Jack Skellington set of 4 plates. Sadly I can't find anywhere that still stocks these adorable plates.


Skull tumbler set of 6 by Target
Skull tumbler set of 6


Jeweled skull tray
Jeweled skull tray


Last meal flatware set
Last meal flatware set


Black glitter skull
Black glitter skull


Skull pillow
Skull pillow


Check back tomorrow for some crafty glittery skulls!

Have a sweet day! x

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

Most of my family are huge Monty Python fans ... I on the other hand only enjoy bits and pieces ... but these few verses from the Life of Brian (he is not the messiah he is just a naughty boy) always bring a smile to my face. Remember - if you take yourself too seriously you might begin to loose the ability to laugh. Enjoy.

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (from Monty Python)

words and music by Eric Idle

Some things in life are bad


They can really make you mad


Other things just make you swear and curse.


When you're chewing on life's gristle


Don't grumble, give a whistle


And this'll help things turn out for the best...

And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...

If life seems jolly rotten


There's something you've forgotten


And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.


When you're feeling in the dumps


Don't be silly chumps


Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing.

And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...

~ Joining the Festivities ~


Decided I might join in the festivities at the Willow Manor.

For me though it is all about the dress and I just cannot decide what to wear so here are a few of my favourites!

Pink is always top on my list - my favourite colour.

Gold can be stunning

And silver looks so elegant

Red is beautiful and dramatic

But black - so sophisticated!