Wine Bottle Lamps

Friends are so special in so many ways. God has put several Christian, kind, supportive, imperfect women in my life, I don't know what I would do with out.
I have been helping one of them trying to start up a new business. These adorable, beautiful, fun "Lights In A Bottle". Have you ever noticed how beautiful alot of wine labels are. They are truly art work! I am going to post pictures later. I only have them on my phone and don't know how to get them on my computer, I am sure there is a way......I am just not that computer literate. For now I will just put her web site here: "http://www.linghtsinabottle.org/">http://www.linghtsinabottle.org/ . I know you will love them! She embelishes the shades and will do cutom bottles for weddings (find out ahead of time what wine they will be servcing), anniversaries, birthdays, Bunco gifts, Pokeno gifts.....so many possibilities!
I would like to think that my friend would support me the way I support her.She is a very talented, artistic, person, who sees the beauty in everything. I know that my gifts God has given me are serving and hospitality. I know too, that not everyone has those gifts. Sometimes I feel like I give to much to others and don't give my family or myself the right kind of giving. Do you ever feel this way. I am a follower of Insipred Into Action and she is starting a Month of Giving. I am excited about this......I have been looking for a way to give back to my friends and our community. How do you give back?

Hubby's Quilt

As you can see this is a quilt in progress. I just have to quilt and bind it. It went pretty fast, but I have been distrascted and haven't sewn in about 6 weeks! I need to finish it and work on some of my other projects. Just thought I would give you a peek at what I am "working" on!

Komen Race for the Cure

LSH came in this weekend to walk the Race for the Cure with the family and to celebrate her birthday. I love it when the whole family is under one roof!

I raised $690 so far for The Komen Foundation.I wish it could have been more, but is more than in the past! I am going to start earlier next year. I thank all of my family and friends that contributed! It is near and dear to my heart....I am a 10 year Breast Cancer Survivor and LSH interned for them last year.

My wonderful nephew joned us in the walk. I was touched, he is a first year law student and doesn't have much extra time. He is so thoughtful! Our family enjoyed spending a little time with him.

There were over 30,000 people there, it was sooooo......crowded! It took 2 hours to walk it because of all of the people and narrow pathways. But think of all the money raised for a great cause. I appreciate my husbands company for supporting it and paying oue entry fees and raising a lot of money for Komen (not sure of the total).

God has been so good to our family, brought us through so many hard times." With God's strength we can do anything", sometimes I need to remember to tap into that strength!

Blessings to you all-

Ellen

After Pictures

I finally figures out how to tuirn my pictures, have to do it before I try to dao a post! I know I am a little slow, mot very mechanical. I love this fabric. I also took my ungly Rooster valences dow forgot to take a before picture. I need to take a picture of my "new" breakfast room area.

Garage Sale Store Find

I got 4 chairs for $11.99 at the local Garage Sale Store. They were covered in this horrible Fall craft fabric....dirty......Have a look.....up! I really need to figure out how to turn my pictures the right way!The after will come soon!