Grateful...

*Grace
*Blessings
*Marriage
*Friendship
*Family
*Second Chances
*Mercy
*Forgiveness
*Bridges

*Love...without it all of the above wouldn't be nearly so sweet

Let it Snow!

There are many holiday traditions around the world -- but all celebrate in the spirit of giving. That is why the designers at Bijou & Co. are most excited to announce our newest launch, Christmas Around the World. Reaching across countries, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the International Children's Hospital. So you know that your bid goes beyond the custom -- it's helping to heal a child. And, after all, what better Christmas gift can you give, than the gift of hope? Bid early. Bid often. Make a difference.

Beginning on September 9th, search BijouCo on eBay!

Here is just a small peek at the many festive outfits and accessories that you will find as we journey to Christmas Around the World!



Here's my contribution for the launch.

Up for your consideration is this adorable 3 piece set perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

Each piece is listed separately and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to theInternational Hospital for Children

Would love for you to visit

How'd I get to feel so old?

Okay, so last week I went back to school...
Full time...

and I got flashbacks.

it was almost a decade ago, when I was single, didn't know what I wanted from my life.

I cared too much about my hair, make up, clothes, what people thought of me...okay I still care...no such thing as totally together, right?

Then I see those, their first college experience. And think, wheph! Thank God I'm married and have figured out a little bit better who I am. Thank God that a decade ago I was smart enough to stick with the guy that was crazy enough to ask me to marry him.

Perspective, is a crazy thing. Wonder what I'll be thinking of the me that I am now a decade from now?

Hopefully it's full of "thank God I'm where I am now"'s.

Puppy Love

Got these new cutie dog loving designs up on ebay! Click on photos :)










Catch 'em while you can!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Just Because...

This is one of my favorite pics, our last vacation...standing in the middle of a narrow road on the way from Kalapana to Volcano on the Big Island.


July was a looong month! And worth it...

Thank God for the patience, kindness and general compassion of those I both live with and work with.


How did I get to this point of my life? To be so blessed and to know that I'm driving out of a place that was dark, dreary & unpropitious ... into one that's full of light, love & God.

Totally by God's grace.

My prayer is to be able to take the tools that were made available to me...
to be able to get out of that dark, dreary and unpropitious place
and share them with others so that my life can be a blessing to others.

Because of this,:
~reading to retain knowledge long enough to hopefully ace test
~writing papers
~fighting morning traffic (something I pretty much never had to do with my current position)
~and much prayer for endurance
is on the horizon.

Meanwhile, I'm gonna enjoy these last few weeks and try to rearrange my life to make room for the exciting new path that's being set before me...and fit in a bunch of time at my sewing machine.

Maybe a quilt is in the future? :)

~Back To School~

Each school year thousands of memories are created.

Some of them are saved in a folder, journal or scrapbook...

But one of the most important memories you will look back on in the years to come will be your child’s school picture. Y

Bijou & Co presents Create Your Own School Picture. From July 24 – 31, our talented group of designers will be listing amazing back to school outfits. Perfect for the first day or school, or school picture day! Not only will you receive a one-of-a-kind boutique outfit, but you will also receive an original 11x17 artist portrait of your child wearing her custom boutique design.

What could be better?! The perfect outfit and the perfect photo. Two memories rolled into one.


Here's my Listing...



...and on that note...

Just a few more weeks & I'm gonna be hitting the books, wheph!

Sweets Dream

This is a sweet creation made of Japanese Import fabrics.

Check it out
here!

WE LOVE MUD

Please check out this blog...



http://welovemud.blogspot.com/


Here is my contribution. A u pick it, custom made with Japanese Import Fabrics.

Please visit my listing here.


And for the
compete list of auctions...

Time is precious...have a blessed weekend.