Gratitude # 121

I love me my espresso.

I make it on the stove and froth my skim milk with my 2.99 Ikea frother.

My trick is- froth the milk in the mug cold (1 percent or skim works better for frothing)- microwave for 35 seconds and pour the espresso into the mug right over the milk.

heaven! Try to make a heart shape for a little extra lovin.

                                                      No need for a fancy machine here!

I'm still WAY too busy for words- with my commissions and work and other volunteer things. I've also been invited to be in an upcoming mosaic exhibit at the Fuller Museum. I want to try to keep painting my gratitudes however- I definitely missed the ritual and the thinking up of gratitudes..
I just have to make the paintings a little more simple to save time.

Gratitude #120

I'm in Nantucket . Never have been here before - and it is truly lovely.it looks like a movie set!

Gratitudes on Hold

I am very grateful for the three commissions I have- and all the stuff going on in my job-and yet overwhelmed.. I am going to have to put my gratitude project on hold for a while- I need to use my clear morning time to tackle the deadlines.
I'll post soon!
Sally

Gratitude # 119

Another rescued item from the barn sale.These little things help a lot when sewing...

not that I do much of that...

It was tough to see a few things leave the barn at the sale- but mostly it was joyful!

People love a good barn sale.

We still have items that we are getting values on- next sale is June 8. Then it's to the dump!

Gratitude #118

                                                         Happy Mothers Day!

No one is around today for Mothers day in my house today  but my sister is here and it's lovely to have some sister time.

I rescued this tray (below) in her barn sale stuff- it was my grandmothers tray. I set it up on my bed. I do remember wonderful Mothers days with my husband and kids making pancakes and bringing it to me in bed. Queen for a day!

The barn sale was fun but totally exhausting. 

I look forward to gardening and painting today!

BARN SALE TODAY

a reminder to come visit me at
440 spring street Marshfield
7-2 today
rain or shine
man o man we got a lotta stuff!
We are having a second sale on June 8 for the more collectable and antique things.

there's an estate sale going on down the street today  too!

                                                                         my helper!

Gratitude #117

These trees line many of  the streets of Charleston and are all over the south.
Such beautiful , graceful, romantic trees. This one was just outside my room where I stayed. I enjoyed my coffee on the terrace while painting this.
Heaven!

While I was there the Today show visited Charleston and my daughter Maddies acapella group had a tiny spot! Very exciting.

To see the spot click here