Soldered Charms

Procrastinating!!!

Do you procrastinate??

I know I do, let me tell you a story :) and hopefully I won't bore you too much :)

For quite a while now I've been wanting try my hand at making soldered charms. I stumbled upon Cathy Pentons blog Simple Things Small Joys and I was just so captivated by these beautiful charms. I told my friends and family about these charms and how I was going to try and make them, I was so excited. Now, I didn't have a clue as to what I needed to do or get so I emailed Cathy and she was just so lovely and helpful, from there I started getting the tools I needed. That was all back in June of 2009. Talk about procrastinating!!! I sat on all of this for the longest time because I didn't want to fail, I was scared that I wasn't going to do a good enough job. It wasn't till recently that a wonderful friend gave me a gentle nudge and put her order in for her daughters birthday. Sorry, but I forgot to get a pic of the charm but I did get a pic of a charm that I made recently for that same friends birthday.
Now me being me still thinks I stink at making charms but I do have to give myself a break. Cathy, shared with me that making charms isn't one of those crafts that you can start making them tomorrow and they're perfect...I had forgotten about that wonderful piece of advice until I came across her email again recently. So I'm going to be a bit nicer to myself and get back to it and just keep on practicing.
I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeed LOTS of practice!!



Have a fantastic day, Sweet Lovelies!!

Where Bloggers Create Party

G'day My Sweet Lovelies,

It's time to party!!!!

The Lovely Karen, from My Desert Cottage is hosting this super fabulous event, its the 2nd Annual "Where Bloggers Create" party held on June 19th, 2010! And you're invited to join in on the celebration...wooooohooooo!!

To find out more information please pop over to Karen's.




Its going to be so inspiring to see all the places "Where Bloggers Create". Golly, I need to get off my you know what and finish making my creative space shine, no more procrastinating for me...don't you just love getting a nudge in the right direction :)

Here's a bit of extra info for you all, this lovely lady is very talented and creative and if you're looking to beautify your blog then Karen, is the lady for you.
You can also find Karen, at her other blog "Valentine Design" Building Beautiful Blogs.




Have a super sweet day!

Showered in Flowers

I've been showered in flowers...yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

It all started on Wednesday and continued until Friday....flowers! flowers! flowers!

An exquisite flower arrangement with assorted flowers such as roses, lilies, daisies and some others I don't know the name to...sorry!


Gorgeous pink flowering pot plants and I love their name "Seventh Heaven Cyclamen"

A pretty tea cup with a lovely pink flower...so sweet :)


A beautiful bunch of delicate pink roses,


Elegant satin bag with flowers embroidered in ribbon and filled with rose scented potpourri.


Wonderful cards with pink roses and one with a pink daisy, don't you just adore getting cards from people you love?


Oh how beautiful to be surrounded in flowers and how abundantly blessed am I to have such generous, thoughtful and loving friends and family to celebrate my birthday with. I love you all very very much! Thank you for loving me :)

I hope your all have a super duper fab-u-liscious weekend!

Business 2 Blogger

Hey there My Sweet Lovelies,

Have you heard of Business 2 Blogger??
I found out about this place from the Lovely Natalie @ { my life less ordinary } pop over and say hi to Nat she has a wonderful blog and I reckon her family must have a blast, just seeing the photos she takes makes me smile :) Thanks Nat for letting me know about Business 2 Blogger!

As you know I was asked to do a review about some lighting I got for free, well I had so much fun I thought I would see what Business 2 Blogger was all about. From my understanding its businesses and bloggers working together, and B2B are the ones that make it all possible. A business has something that they want promoted...lets say a light..they offer a blogger a light in exchange for them to write a review on that light and company. Its a win win because the blogger has advertised for the company putting the word out for them and the blogger is happy because they have a beautiful new light. :)
I've just signed up to Business 2 Blogger because to me its a fabulous opportunity for both parties and I don't know about you, Sweet Lovelies but who wouldn't mind getting something nice from time to time, I know I'd LOVE it!!!
So what you think? It may not be for you but you can always have a look and see :)

Have a super fabulous weekend, Sweeties :)

The Romance of Lights - Part 2

Oh my golly gosh!!! Hello My Sweet Lovelies!!!

I'm shaking with excitement and I'm doing the pink happy dance hehe

In case you haven't guessed my light has arrived from Buyster Lighting I blogged about it last week, if you'd like to read about it you can go here.

Lovelies, I am totally blown away, I was amazed that this wonderful Australian Company contacted me in the first place, it didn't seem real that they wanted me "Melly" to write a review on one of their products.
I want to thank Buyster Lighting for this fabulous and generous opportunity and also a big thank you to Maree who was just so lovely, she helped and encouraged me every step of the way because I had no clue as what to do.There prompt service was impressive also, I picked the light I wanted ( It was love at first site as soon as I saw her I new that she was the one....yes, my light, is a "she" hehe) Maree placed the order and a few days after the light I ordered was here.
woooooooohooooooooooo....golly this has all got to be a dream *pinch* ouch!! nope, no dreamin' going on here :)

Monday morning at 9 something o'clock I had a knock on my door, there stood the delivery man. I quickly signed for it and went inside and unwrapped the box..I will add it was wrapped securely so as nothing got damaged, thanks guys. Golly,I was so giddy with excitement... I tell you what, this little lady is even more gorgeous in real life, the gorgeous clear crystal like beads adorn the beautiful chrome design and to me it is both elegant and bling-a-liscious..hehe..I LOVE IT!!!! If you are looking to create a romantic atmosphere or make a room sing I highly recommend this beautiful and very affordable light...or maybe its not your cup of tea, Buyster Lighting have a huge range of Lights/Lamps to cater to your tastes.

I also want to thank all of my lovely sweet bloggers who also encourage and inspire me I have continually been blessed by you all and I really do owe you a big hug and thank you for the beauty you all bring into my life on a daily basis my life is indeed richer because of you.

Golly, I think I'm going to break out in song.....youuuuuuuu light up my liiiiife..youuuu give me...haha....sorry that was really corny, hey? But you must admit very appropriate...hehe...I love you, Sweet Lovelies :)

Lovely clear glass flower beads hugged the swirly chrome ends :)

The crystal like octagons and spears are just gorgeous.

Can you see why I fell in love?!

Assurance

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.
Hebrews 12:2 KJV

You will never meet a fear that Jesus has not conquered;
you will never face an enemy that Jesus has not defeated;
you will never have a need that Jesus cannot meet;
you will never face a temptation that Jesus cannot overcome;
you will never have a burden that Jesus cannot lift;
you will never face a problem that Jesus cannot solve;
you will never have a wound that Jesus cannot heal;
you will never know a bondage that Jesus cannot break;
you will never know a circumstance when Jesus is not sufficient;
you will never experience a moment when Jesus does not care.

by Roy Lessin

Beauty Beyond the Gates

Sometimes all we see in front of us are the closed gates, but oh how much more beauty lies beyond the gates that we allow to hold us back.

The Romance of Lights

My Sweet Lovelies, as you know I'm a hopeful romantic and I love to create a beautiful atmosphere and in my opinion lighting plays such a huge part in doing just that, don't you agree?
Just recently I was sent an email from BuysterLighting an Australia Company giving me a wonderful opportunity of receiving one of their Lights/Lamps to the value of $65 and all I have to do is write a review...well I am over the moon I can't believe they contacted me in the first place and corresponding with Maree, who by the way is a sweetie, has been so wonderful. Ok Sweet Lovelies I'm off to choose from the huge range of Lights, will it be a Floor Lamp that would be great in my living room or maybe a pretty Light Fixture...oh decisions, decisions...oh golly, I'm just about to jump out of my skin. I'm so looking forward to playing show and tell with you all so please check back for my review and see what Light I choose.
Big Hugs

I'm Home :)

Hiya My Sweet Lovelies,

I'm back home after spending some time with my beautiful Mum, Sister, Nephew and Nieces. I had such a fantastic time and I found out that I'm going to be a Great Aunty and like I said to my Nephew and soon to be Niece-in-law that I always thought I was a pretty great Aunty anyway..hehe..oh how I love my Sister and her absolutely fantastic children who bless me so much..my sis has done such a wonderful job in raising such sweet children...oh I mean young adults. I have always loved being and Aunty, it's music to my ears to hear them call me Aunty Liss, it blesses my heart indeed. I love you all and miss you so much already. xoxoxoxox

So My Sweet Lovelies, how are you all? I do hope you all had a wonderful Easter :) As much as I love being with my family it is also good to be back home to start with some much needed spring cleaning and to tackle so many projects that I've put on the back burner. I'm looking forward to catching up with you all :)

Have a wonderful week!!

( The Photo below I took at my Cousin's house )

"A house is made with walls and beams.
A home is made with love and dreams."
~Author Unknown!