.making a memory.

Hello again, it's you and me
Kinda always like it used to be
Sippin' wine, killin' time
Tryin' to solve life's mysteries

How's your life? It's been a while
God it's good to see you smile
I see you reachin' for your keys
Lookin' for a reason not to leave

If you don't know if you should stay
If you don't say what's on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be

You wanna make a memory?

I dug up this old photograph
Look at all that hair we had
It's bittersweet to hear you laugh
Your phone is ringin' I don't wanna ask

If you go now, I'll understand
If you stay, hey, I got a plan

You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I could write a couple lines

You wanna make a memory?

 

If you don't know if you should stay
And you don't say what's on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be
We should be

You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple lines

You wanna make a memory?
-Bon Jovi-

Post It and Mean It ... Post It and Feel It

“Love -- There are those that open you up to something new and exotic, those that are old and familiar, those that bring up lots of questions, those that bring you somewhere unexpected, those that bring you far from where you started, and those that bring you back. But the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous.” S&TC

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STARRY NIGHT ...

it was a Starry Night indeed.  we began with cheering to good times, positive energy and family love!  eric, the artist, began his very in depth explanation on what it means and how it feels to paint.  we picked up our paint brush and painted away.  you will see the from the first picture to the last how it all came together beautifully.  thank you eric for your knowledge, your guidance and your quote "have fun, have more fun and have the most fun".

and so it begins ... relaxed and enlightened ... our Starry Night was coming together!

what a great class ... with food, drinks and paint brushes!

and these are our versions of "Starry Night"

Mom was so proud of her art piece :)

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Don't forget your drinks and snacks YUM!

Today I get to PAINT with a TWIST!! How exciting!! My sissy has reserved spots for us and my mom! It is going to be a very interesting bonding moment, being that I am not that talented when it comes to painting/drawing! I will keep you all posted later tonight with the outcome of my "art".

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11 Rules for Creating a Home Library

 

1.  Draw inspiration from as many wonderful old and ornate libraries as possible.

 

 Via {headstrongfoolishgirl}

2. Go big! Center your room around your books. Line your walls with the covers all of the greats (and some of the ones only you would deem great). 

Via {tudorks}

3. If you have bookshelves reaching to your ceiling, add a chandelier or statement light to draw the eye upward and to meet all your sparkly lighting needs. 

Via {apartmenttherapy}

4. If you are lucky enough to have a spare closet lying around, take off the doors, line with shelving and fill it with all your pretty paper backs.

Via {hue}

5. Make sure you add a comfortable couch nearby so once you find the book you are searching for you don't have to take your eyes off the words while you find a soft place to collapse.

Via {splendidwillow}

6. Or better still, keep your favourite reads on the couch itself for easy access.

*Note: A throw blanket here essential for all reading under a blanket cravings.

Via {westelm}

7. To assist in quick retrieval of the book you are aching to read - make sure you alphabetize.

Via {ohlucia}

8. For those with more time (or money) at their disposal - get creative!!

Via  {creativefan}

9. For those short on space but tall on book collections - go narrow and go up!
  

Via  {designwithinreach}

10. For those who can't bear to be separated from their books long enough to replace them in their rightful place - the floor is an acceptable substitute...

Via  {amop}

 ...as is the staircase.

Via {weheartit}

 11. Finally (and most importantly) remember to start your children's love of books early with their own library. Narrow shelving allows for books to be displayed face up.

Via  {pinterest}