I Can Feel It!!

I can even smell it!

I can sense the onset of fall. 

The weather in Texas has a sense of humor.

We go months, of one type of extreme weather,

and then, just like that,

we experience the "teasers" leading in to the next season.

Today was definitely one of those days.

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The excitement rises to feel that first blast of cool air.

Can't wait to welcome Fall, and all it's glory!

via The Simply Luxurious Life

I'm looking forward to seeing what all of you lovely blogging friends share in regards to your seasonal decor and fashion choices, your shopping excursions, your adventurous travels, as well as, your lovely personal and family celebrations!! I'm as excited about this as I was as a little girl getting to look through the Sears Christmas catalog!!!
xo

"The White House, of Nassau Bay, Texas".

My house has been named. And, rightly so. 

It's a white house. 

It's in Nassau Bay, and Texas. 

Hence, the name-

"The White House, of Nassau Bay, Texas". 

(Shortened in conversation, held in Texas, 

to "the white house of Nassau Bay".)

Updates. Much done, and MUCH TO STILL DO!!!!!

Exterior first coat of paint. 

I have an exterior completion checklist , 

a mile long, including the landscaping.

Picture an overflow of vibrant colored flowers 

and flowering shrubs against the white-

perhaps a bay-side paradise.

Naturally, a checklist is written for my front entrance, too.

 (Love the tiles, and the diamond panes.)

One of my favorite rooms--as for now, 

deemed "the fireplace room". 

It was originally the family room, 

but we enclosed a two car garage 

to be a family/media room. 

And, there is a detached three car garage 

and garage apartment.

The word is "brass is back". 

So, Craigslist-a-hunting I went.  

(We'll see how it all takes shape.)

Love my office. Love the windows.

One view of the kitchen (need appliances and my island).

Formal living and dining (lacking the "WOW" factor that I am aiming for).

Nothing is in its permanent place. I have a long road of decorating ahead of me.
The rooms need everything--light fixtures to...............OH........everything!

By the way, my camera finally decided it had served its life. I am using my phone camera for now. You cannot capture the true essence, the depth, or the correct lighting of the rooms. For that matter, the same goes for the exterior. But, for now, it will have to do.

Hope all are having a perfect weekend!! xo

Just Thinkin..............!

Breathe in. Breathe out. Now, start thinkin'!

Just thinkin'.........How we know this IS TRUE!

Just thinkin' how we all deal with a bad habit, or addiction, of some sort! I caught a moment on "Kimora, Life in the Fab Lane". Kimora Lee Simmons was searching for techniques to overcome her snacking addiction which leads to her weight gain and frustration. (Can we all identify?) Her friend was trying to get her to a hypnotist, which Kimora was fully skeptical of, but was desperate to try every method of resisting temptation. After she explained to the hypnotist doctor that she was reluctant, he asked her to identify her "triggers" for snacking. Naturally, her "triggers" were stress and the snacks helped her feel loved and soothed. The doctor asked her to try a substitution. Every time she needed to be soothed, she is to breathe in eucalyptus oil (which was in a bottle the size of a lipstick and she could easily carry with her). I was thinkin' how this just might be pleasant enough to calm oneself and possibly not need to reach for a snack. (Just thinkin.... how prayer is an ultimate soother and defender, too!)



Just thinkin' about how impressed I am with Steve Harvey and his bestselling books. Steve teaches women to respect themselves and receive the respect they deserve from men. He explained that there are 3 P's to knowing a man's intentions toward a woman.
Profess-- a man that loves you will profess to others that you are his "woman", "wife", "love", etc. If he identifies you as "friend", or anything loosely, his intentions are not in respect of you.
Provide-- a man that loves you will provide for you no matter what his level of income. He will want to care for you.
Protect-- a man that loves you will protect you against every thing.
And that, my lovely ladies, is from the horses (man's) mouth!




Just thinkin' you might need a LAUGH!

The teacher was shocked by the student's revealing picture of her mother's means of employment and earning wages! Come to find out, at the mother's embarrassment, she explained she was not a pole dancer. She was selling shovels at a home improvement store after a snow storm. LOL! Just thinkin' how we've all embarrassed ourselves by jumping to conclusions instead of going to the source and having that enlightening conversation that dispels all that is untrue!

And lastly,

Just thinkin' about the great state of Texas! Today marks a birthday for our state!March 2, 1836: The Texas Declaration of Independence is signed! Happy Birthday Texas!

Remember, keep thinkin'! God gave you the gift of discernment! xo