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Things of Blue

Deep in the heart of Texas

I'm a wife, a mom to four boys, and an energetic yorkie-poo princess. I'm an aspiring artist. A baker of cookies. A lover of all things blue. In short I'm just a girl, making her way through life one piece of art at a time!!!!

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Moving forward...

I suffer from depression... when I say that I suffer from depression I need you to understand what I mean... I personally go through bouts of depression... my mother has been in the grips of serious depression for over a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2012 at Things of Blue

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LOL Good for you, for going "blonde" gracefully!!! I think I'm in denial about just how gray ... I mean blonde I am!!! Four boys will do that to you!!! Thanks for following my little blog, and have a great weekend!!!

Commented Feb 10, 2012 on Well I'm an artist... at Things of Blue

Well I'm an artist...

A little over a week ago I was sitting under the dryer in my fave hair salon, after getting all my "blonde hairs" covered, and in walked a young lady who immediately grabbed my attention. She grabbed my attention because... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2012 at Things of Blue

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I can not thank you all enough for how supportive and kind you all were during this entire process. Jenny, you are the winner!!!! ACK!!!! No pressure making something for you!!!!

Commented Jan 26, 2012 on Because I love ya.... at Things of Blue

My 40 random acts of kindness... and how they changed me.

A few months ago I read this blog post and I was inspired to do 40 random acts of kindness for my 40th birthday. I decided to break it up over 4 days to make it more do-able, and less... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at Things of Blue

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You are all seriously WAYYYYY kinder to me than I deserve!!!! Thank you all for your encouragement!!!! Love you all!!!!

Commented Jan 22, 2012 on Because I love ya.... at Things of Blue

Because I love ya....

Because I love ya... Because I am still working on my 40 random acts of kindness... Because I love a challenge... Because my friends have been so supportive during this process... And just because... ... I am doing a give... Continue reading

Posted Jan 21, 2012 at Things of Blue

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Happy Birthday to me!!!

Yesterday was my birthday... I turned the big 4-0!!! For this milestone birthday I wanted to do something different. I wanted to do something for others, and for my community. After reading a blog post in which a birthday girl... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2012 at Things of Blue

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Walk a mile wearing my bracelet

I was inspired by a little pile of scraps on my table to make this bits and pieces bracelet. I really live the idea of making something beautiful out of what might otherwise make its way to the trash bin.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at Things of Blue

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New year, new goal

Happy New Year everyone!!!!! What is it about a fresh start that is so appealing?? I love the idea of a brand new year with no mistakes in it yet. However it doesn't last very long. Yesterday was January 1st,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Things of Blue

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A little Christmas perspective compliments of my little guy.

This week my husband scored his company tickets to the Texans/Panthers game. This was a cause of great excitement in our house, because the starting quarterback for the Panthers is none other than Cam Newton. The very same Cam Newton... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2011 at Things of Blue

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Stocking swag swap part deux

I was blessed to have two partners in the stocking swag swap!!! My second partner was the fabulous Margie Romney-Aslett!!! She requested an old gold color palette. So for her stocking I chose the same base fabric as the first... Continue reading

Posted Dec 7, 2011 at Things of Blue

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Stocking Swag Swap

A couple of months ago, I wanted something to jump start my return to blogging. I came up with the idea to do a swap... I sent off a message to a bunch of my creative friends on Facebook, and... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2011 at Things of Blue

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You say it's your birthday....

This is my 3rd born son. He turned 11 yesterday. It was a day filled with gifts, chocolate, hugs, kisses, and the all important disco ball!!! He is the sweetest of all my children. His kindness knows no bounds. He... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2011 at Things of Blue

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Excuse my absence I've been busy kissing babies

I've been away on a little baby-cation.... I was blessed to be able to visit my bestest friend Gianna, and her amazing family. The reason for the visit is that this beautiful girl had an equally beautiful baby boy 3... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at Things of Blue

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Seasons

I live in Texas... And here there are only three seasons... Spring, Summer, an Football!!! However I have noticed something about my fellow Texans, we like to pretend that it's actually fall!! The first time a cold front comes through,... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2011 at Things of Blue

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Things of Blue is now following A Gilded Life

Oct 30, 2011

Ch-ch-ch-changes.....

I originally started a blog years ago... as I mentioned before I was horrible at it, and eventually my poor neglected blog bit the dust. When I decided to jump back into the blogiverse I thought that reactivating my old... Continue reading

Posted Oct 26, 2011 at Things of Blue

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Things of Blue is now following Jenny Doh

Oct 19, 2011

Thanks so much Teresa!!! I really am excited about blogging!! I have tons of ideas, I just need to figure out how to do them!! LOL XOXOXOX

Commented Oct 19, 2011 on Waiting at Things of Blue

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Oct 18, 2011

Thanks T!!!! I will add your blog right away!!! XOXOX, Carrie

Commented Oct 15, 2011 on Once again I am venturing boldly into the world of... at Things of Blue

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