On the Road

                                              Every morning on my way to work
                                                I head east. The beautiful
                                                    sun shining in my eyes.

   across narrow bridges
 straddling_______plies

  being careful around the curves         

               

going slow over the hills
because I may

 find this on the other side

slowly following buggies up to the top of the hill

loving life in Amish country!

 love and blessings

ruby

Friends

                                                      While in Florida I was privileged to
                                                         spend time with a friend.
                                                      I'd like to share some pictures of her
                                                                  home with you.

 love this piece she uses for her TV

 and the quilt hanging over the door is to adore

 the contrast between the red wall and the white

pottery is very attractive. 

and the yo yo quilt

can you imagine the time put into it

all stitched by hand.

                                                 
                                                                  lots and lots of quilts

                                              
                                                       In her guest room she uses and old
                                                      vintage dress above her headboard

                                                            

                                              vintage dresses and hat hanging on a hall tree
                                                                    in the guest room

                                              
                                               she found these beautiful bottles filled with water
                                                               at a local department store

                                    
                                            Notice where she keeps her glasses, how clever

                                               
                                              Thanks Lena for letting me share your home.
                                                  I always enjoy spending time with you.
                                                           
                                                              love and blessings
                                       
                                                                       ruby
                                                     

Vacation

                                            I was on vacation in Sarasota Fla.
                                                 The beauty of the ocean
                                               the splashing of the waves
                                              So rough but yet so calming.
                                             The sun shimmering on the water.
                                                    The snow white sand.

                                                   
                                                      brightly colored umbrella's

                                                                  Graceful birds

                                                         
                                                                  prancing in the water.

                                                  I love spending time walking the beach,
                                                   enjoying the beauty and soaking in
                                                             the warm sunshine.
     
                                                          love and blessings,

                                                                  ruby

                                                                     

Window Project

                                          I have had this Large 64" x 64" window
                                              sitting on my patio for a long time simply
                                               because I didn't know what I wanted
                                                                 to do with it.

                                        
                                                     I spray painted the glass with
                                                  Krylone Mirror Like Spray Paint
                                                 and the frame I dry brushed white
                                            to leave some of the patina on the frame                         
                                             

                                                    and hung it on my living room wall.

                                                            
                                                                 I love the reflections

                                                          
                                                           and how it opens up the room.
                                                      I like my decision, what do you think? 

                                                                love and blessings!

                                                                      ruby

                                                       

Reflections

                                                      I love mirrors.
                                                   my house is small
                                              so to make it appear larger
                                           I have added mirrors thru out
                                                         our home.

                                               
                                                          Open your eyes
                                                   to the beauty around you
                                                        Open your mind
                                                      to the wonders of life
                                                        Open your heart
                                                    to those who love you
                                                          And always
                                                     be true to yourself.


                                                         luv and blessings!
                                                             Ruby
                                                 

                                             

Focal Point

  Every room has a focal point. The focal point of the room is what you're eye first falls on when you walk into a room.
  In the living room or family room it can be something that is already in a room such as a fireplace or a large window with a beautiful view. If you have a fireplace in your room dress it up to draw your attention to it, such as hanging a beautiful mirror or some kind of wall sculpture above the mantle. A decorative fireplace screen and accessories. If it's a window dress it up with some beautiful window treatment, but don't cover the beautiful view. Arrange your furniture in a way that anyone sitting in the room can appreciate it.
  If your not lucky enough to have a built in focal point, it's your chance to be creative and think of ways to make one. A large armoire used for storage, or perhaps an entertainment center for a TV. A large architectural piece used for wall art. Again dress these pieces up to draw the eye to them.
    Focal points for the bedroom are often times the bed. So dress it up with beautiful bedding. If you like a more tailored look simple bedding with colorful throw pillows to add that punch of color to have your eye drawn to the bed. Or maybe a custom one of a kind headboard. That you can make yourself and save money.
   In the Dining room your table and chairs can be your focal point. You can dress this up with a center piece or adding upholstery chairs with a beautiful fabric at the heads of the table. Or perhaps a fabric covered settee on one side of the table. Beautiful place setting on the table. An your lighting above the table. All to draw you eye to the focal point.

                                                      or use your buffet as your focal point

    For the bathrooms most likely it will be your vanity. Be creative. There is so much out there to transform into vanity's or have a custom one made. For a modern look  have your water facet coming out from the wall behind the sink. The bowl setting on top of the vanity instead of built in the vanity. There are so many styles out there to choose from. And if you are a handy man you can do a lot of this by your self or with the help of your hubby. Again dress it up to draw the eye to it. I had my vanity  made by a local craftsman 36" high  rather than the normal 30" high to fit into the space. All we had to do was set it in the space. Make sure you have the right measurements.

                                                                    
                                                                     I like it so much better
                                                                       than my old cabinets.
                                                             

                                                                 luv and blessings!
                                                                    Ruby
                                                               

Bringing the outside in

                                                             With the cold nights here
                                                          I decided to bring my plants
                                                               inside were its warm.
                                                                     They take
                                                                 up soooooooo
                                                        much room but I really didn't
                                                           want to see them freeze.
                                                         So for the time I put them in
                                                                the living room
                                                           where they will stay as
                                                            long as they survive.
                                                                   

                                                           My thumb is not very good
                                                         with indoor plants, but we will
                                                               see how well they do.
                                                            For now they are nice and
                                                                            lush.

                                              
                                                    and not to forget my little angel with the
                                                                   succulent plants

                                                                 luv and blessings
                                                                       Ruby