Paint A Rainbow Inside Of You

We talk about happiness, zen & soul searching....

But where does this all lead?!??

L - I - F - E .... it's not a game!!!

{may a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue}

I believe the key to all these things is action!

We must dare to experience that which we haven't before.

It requires GUTS, some risk taking & for you to get off your butt...

Start doing something & not just thinking about it!

NEW IS NECESSARY!!!

P.S. The winner of the Shabby Apple giveaway is....

#10 - Arra Abella of Princess On The Brink. :)

"When we strive to become better than we are,

everything around us becomes better too."

- Paulo Coelho

The Big Apple

Ever wake up & dread getting dressed in the morning?

Well...i have many a times...

And not because i don't have clothes...(i have too many i think)

But simply because i just don't know what to wear.

{what a strange power there is in clothing}

Well...today friends you're in luck...

As Shabby Apple contacted me & wants to help out.

They would like to put a new dress into someone's closet!!!

One lucky reader will win this L'Artiste dress as shown .

{via Shabby Apple}

Shabby Apple dresses are feminine & beautiful...

Not much accessories needed as the outfit speaks for itself.

{there will be no exchanges for the winning dress}

How to enter you ask?!??

* Must like Shabby Apple on FACEBOOK

* Must be following MY blog

Please let me know in your comment....

* When each task is complete or if already following

* Your email address so i have a way of contacting the winner

And as an added BONUS you can also get 10% off any purchase...

Through Shabby Apple by entering "madeyoublush10off" at checkout.

This code will expire within 30 days so hurry & get your discount!

{winner to be announced Thursday March 1st}

"Without a smile your attire is incomplete." -Anon

Let Your Heart Guide You

I've been struggling with how to put this post into words...

As LOVE is such an open subject & means so many different things.

So what is love - real, lasting love?!??

To me...love is the result of appreciating another's goodness...
{their values, morals, etc.}
For what we value most in ourselves, we value most in others.

 {a memory is a photograph taken by the heart to make a special moment last forever}

Love is a choice...love is a behavior!!!
Don't just say "I LOVE YOU"....show it.

"Love is just a word until someone comes along & gives it meaning."

- Anon

If You're Not Sandy...You're Doing It Wrong

There are so many words to describe PARADISE...

And yet one phrase constantly comes to mind...."home sweet home".

{life's a beach}

I'm still in shock....have to pinch myself....

Splash water on my face to believe i actually live here now.

{would you believe i'm jealous of myself?!?? It's true!}

{there is nothing like a sister's love}

Our homes no matter where they be is where our heart is!

"If my world were to cave in tomorrow, i would look back on

all the pleasures, excitements & worthwhilenesses I have been

lucky enough to have had." - Audrey Hepburn

Wherever The Wind May Blow

Time is always moving forward...

With no chance to rewind, go back or redo!

{where's Marty McFly when we need him?}

Our choices we must live with.

Either heavy hearted or at ease & confident with such decisions.

{when in doubt...wear red}

We may second guess ourselves...

Ask for others opinions in such matters...

But in the end it's our choice!!!

Happiness & fulfillment we shall attain! :)

"Breathe. It's just a bad day. Not a bad life."

- unknown

Happiness Is A Warm Puppy

My Christmas has seemed to come early this year...

Not a day...not a week...a full 20 days prior.

Why ever should this be?!?

Perhaps it is that i was extra good if i may say so!

{whichever the reason...i'm not one to argue}

 

Meet the newest addition to our family!!!

A sweet baby girl we've named "JET".

Now our "TONKA" will have a friend to play with.

A real, live, non-stuffed, run about & chase friend...

And he can stop harassing poor Mr. Giraffe! ;)

 

"Remember this December that love weighs more than gold."

- Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

 

Oh Sorry...I Should Have Knocked!!!

Brace yourselves...

CHANGE is at my door again!!!

Come gather 'round people
Wherever you roam
And admit that the waters
Around you have grown
And accept it that soon
You'll be drenched to the bone
If your time to you
Is worth savin'
Then you better start swimmin'
Or you'll sink like a stone
For the times they are a-changin'.

- Bob Dylan

Our Taste Of Life

To each is own they say!!!
We are each our own individual...
With our own opinions... views... likes...etc.

From the numerous ways we give answers...
Romantic partner to choose... musical preference...
Political agenda... or any other pursuit...
We are entitled to our own taste.



Your opinions/thoughts may not agree with mine...
But that's ok... that's what make us UNIQUE!!!

"Don't let anyone tell you that you have to be a
certain way. Be unique. Be what you feel."
- Melissa Etheridge