Mississippi Sisters

Wardrobe Ideas

2012-01-31T07:00:00.000-05:00

texture

colors

this outfit has it all

Image via Brown Dress with White Dots.

A Little House in the Woods

2012-01-30T07:03:00.000-05:00

Image via Brown Dress with White Dots.

Reflections from the Saints

2012-01-29T07:00:00.000-05:00

"Not the goods of the world, but God. Not riches, but God. Not honors, but God. Not distinction, but God. Not dignities, but God. Not advancement, but God. God always and in everything."

– St. Vincent Pallotti

Packaging

2012-01-28T08:23:00.001-05:00

Image via Brown Dress with White Dots.

Time to Write Letters

2012-01-28T08:05:00.002-05:00

2012-01-26T07:00:00.000-05:00

Darkness

2012-01-25T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from the new victorian ruralist

Raise Your Hand for Rust!

2012-01-24T07:03:00.000-05:00

the bases are the hit

Image from the new victorian ruralist

Old, Rust with Peeling Paint

2012-01-23T07:03:00.000-05:00

always like a shot like this

multiple items

paper in the form of tags and photos

string

box

Images from mr and mrs charlie.

Reflections from the Saints

2012-01-22T07:00:00.000-05:00

"People who change their way of life and begin to think about spiritual progress also begin to suffer from the tongues of detractors. Whoever has not yet suffered this trial has not yet made progress, and whoever is not ready to suffer it does not even endeavor to progress."

– St. Augustine

There is Always Need of a Safty Pin

2012-01-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from that kind of woman.

2012-01-19T07:00:00.000-05:00

More Fabric in Soft Colors

2012-01-18T07:00:00.000-05:00

this looks like a fun place to shop

soft colors

texture

Images from Le Marché St. George

Still Searching

2012-01-17T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from that kind of woman.

Textiles

2012-01-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from that kind of woman.

Reflections from the Saints

2012-01-15T07:00:00.000-05:00

"Humility is the only thing that no devil can imitate. If pride made demons out of angels, there is no doubt that humility could make angels out of demons."

– St. John Climacus

Fun Mail

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Roll Tide!!!

2012-01-10T08:11:00.000-05:00

Alabama 21-LSU 0

Two Tone

2012-01-10T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from that kind of woman.

Soft Colors

2012-01-09T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from that kind of woman.

Reflections of the Saints

2012-01-08T07:03:00.000-05:00

"If you have too much to do, with God's help you will find time to do it all."

– St. Peter Canisius

Bows and Knots

2012-01-07T07:00:00.000-05:00

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Outfit Ideas

2012-01-02T07:02:00.000-05:00

Do Good

2012-01-02T07:00:00.000-05:00

Reflections from the Saints

2012-01-01T07:03:00.000-05:00

"Go to Jesus. He loves you and is waiting for you to give you many graces. He is on the altar surrounded by angels adoring and praying. Let them make some room for you and join them in doing what they do."

– St. Mary Joseph Rossello

2011-12-31T07:00:00.000-05:00

How Deep Is the Valley

2011-12-30T07:00:00.001-05:00

Hidden From View

2011-12-30T07:00:00.000-05:00

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What is it about Bags?

2011-12-28T07:00:00.000-05:00

Mending to Be Done This Week

2011-12-27T07:00:00.001-05:00

Anchors Away

2011-12-27T07:00:00.000-05:00

perfection

anchors

string

Perfection

2011-12-26T07:02:00.000-05:00

Image from Sarah Klassen.

A New Day

2011-12-26T07:00:00.000-05:00

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Reflections from the Saints

2011-12-25T07:03:00.000-05:00

"If you do not learn to deny yourself, you can make no progress in perfection."

– St. John of the Cross

Angels Visit Shepherds

2011-12-25T07:00:00.000-05:00

"Die Bibel in Bildern / von Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld", Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1794-1872

Image from Pitts Theology Library, Emory University

"A Partridge in a Pear Tree"

2011-12-24T07:03:00.000-05:00

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled a lot of people. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge in the pear tree have to do with Christmas?

For almost 300 years, from 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to openly practice their faith. During this era, the carol, Twelve Days of Christmas, was written as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning that was known only to members of the church. Each element in the carol was a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.

The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.

Two turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments.

Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love.

The four calling birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.

The five golden rings recall the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.

The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation.

Seven swans a-swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit:
Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.

The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes.

Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit:
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.

The ten lords a-leaping are the ten commandments.

The eleven pipers piping stands for the eleven faithful disciples.

The twelve drummers drumming symbolizes the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.

This knowledge was shared with me and I found it interesting and enlightening and wanted to share it with you. Now we know how that strange song became a Christmas Carol.

Merry Christmas!

Gift Wrapping Ideas

2011-12-24T07:00:00.000-05:00

These and a lot more packaging ideas at A Gift Wrapped Life.

Nick Night Photos

2011-12-23T07:03:00.000-05:00

Thought for the Day

2011-12-23T07:00:00.000-05:00

Bag Possibilities

2011-12-22T07:00:00.000-05:00

To Do List

2011-12-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

A White Christmas

2011-12-20T07:41:00.002-05:00

Tear Sheets: Christmas in France

2011-12-19T07:00:00.000-05:00

Reflections from the Saints

2011-12-18T07:03:00.000-05:00

St. Augustine rejoiced that his Judge was severe in measuring souls and merciful in saving them: "I have read in Plato and Caesar sayings that are wise and very beautiful, but I have never read in either of them, 'Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.' "

Angles Visit Shepherds

2011-12-18T07:00:00.000-05:00

"Kirchen Postilla, das ist, Auslegung der Episteln vnd Evangelien, von Aduent bis auff Ostern / D. Mart. Luth." Martin Luther, 1483-1546

Image from Pitts Theology Library, Emory University

Paper

2011-12-17T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from Brown Dress with White Dots.

Seeds and Seed Pods

2011-12-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from Brown Dress with White Dots.

Blue

2011-12-14T07:03:00.000-05:00

Image from Brown Dress with White Dots.

Shades of Blue

2011-12-14T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from Brown Dress with White Dots.

Memorial Poesy Ring

2011-12-13T07:00:00.000-05:00

A woman’s “memorial poesy ring” from 1592, made of gold and rock crystal. On the ring’s inner surface is inscribed, “The cruel seas, remember, took him in November.”

Image from Vineet Kaur.

Oliver Gustav Shop and Home in Copenhagen

2011-12-12T07:03:00.000-05:00

revisiting images that have been posted before

I like them

more have been added

the potted boxwoods add color to everything

I like the industrial look

limited color pallet

a few pops of color

this room I really like

Images from Ananas a Miami.

Contained within a Box

2011-12-12T07:00:00.000-05:00

Image from Brown Dress with White Dots.

Reflections from the Saints

2011-12-11T07:03:00.000-05:00

"Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies."

– St. Ambrose

Angles Visit Shepherds

2011-12-11T07:00:00.000-05:00

"Historiae celebriores Veteris Testamenti Iconibus representatae / et ad excitandas bonas meditationes selectis Epigrammatibus exornatae in lucem datae à Christophoro Weigelio Noribergae" by Caspar Luiken, 1672-1708

Image from Pitts Theology Library, Emory University

Vases

2011-12-10T07:00:00.001-05:00

Tear Sheets: Christmas

2011-12-10T07:00:00.000-05:00

Tear Sheets: A Natural Christmas

2011-12-09T07:00:00.000-05:00

Winter Lights

spray log with metallic paint

use nails to hold candles in place

drape with ivy and frosted allium seed heads

Gilded Pear

gently rub edible gold leaf on the surface of a firm pear

spray with sealant

add jewels and a bow

Golden Acorns

gold, bronze and copper

paint acorns

dip in glitter

add metallic beads

attach wire or ribbon

Twig Photo Frames

replace photo frame with twigs

secure with small tacks and glue

Metallic Seed Heads

spray dried allium or other seed heads with gold paint

glue metallic beads to the tips

attach velvet ribbon for hanging

Cinnamon and Orange Gift Box

glue cinnamon sticks to box

add dried oranges to the top

add bow

use a leaf as a gift tag

Tree Bark Cracker

wrap cracker with a square of metallic fabric

tie with string

embellish tree bark with metallic paint

secure to cracker with thin wire with stones and jewels added

Magazine ? Produced by Jacky Hobbs. Photos by Michelle Garrett.

Boxes and More Boxes

2011-12-08T07:03:00.000-05:00

organization

hiding clutter?

Greenery

2011-12-08T07:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Holidays

2011-12-07T08:05:00.001-05:00

Image from Modern Hepburn.

Office Supplies

2011-12-06T07:25:00.001-05:00

this photo has it all:

paper

string

boxes

metal

wood

black, kaki

Image from Brown Dress with White Dots.

Reflections from the Saints

2011-12-04T07:03:00.000-05:00

"Our actions have a tongue of their own; they have an eloquence of their own, even when the tongue is silent. For deeds prove the lover more than words."

– St. Cyril of Jerusalem

You've Got Mail

2011-12-03T07:00:00.000-05:00

Via Brown Dress with White Dots.

Tear Sheets: Tine Kjeldsen's Home

2011-12-02T07:00:00.000-05:00

Tine Kjeldsen is the creator and owner of K Tine

Bags

2011-12-01T07:00:00.000-05:00

Via Brown Dress with White Dots.

Lots of Layers

2011-11-30T07:00:00.000-05:00

Via Brown Dress with White Dots.

Tear Sheets: Andy Warhol, the Early Years

2011-11-29T07:03:00.000-05:00

at Carnegie Tech in 1949

folding screen with silver leaf

fashion show backdrops, tempera on window shades, circa 1955

Carnegie Tech Magazine Cover, circa 1948

lots of gold leaf used in collages

gold leaf collage, and ink on paper, circa 1957

he did shoe drawings for I. Miller

Tear sheets from 1988 from New York Magazine. "For now, we meet Andy Warhol - the artist and the man - before he learned how to use the media to turn his life into his greatest piece of conceptual art."

How Many Colors Do You Count?

2011-11-29T07:00:00.000-05:00

Via Brown Dress with White Dots.

Nothing But Questions

2011-11-28T07:03:00.000-05:00

is it a work space

is everything filed on the floor

can I come over and look

does somebody live here also

Image from Lotta Agaton.

Lots of Space

2011-11-28T07:00:00.000-05:00

Via Brown Dress with White Dots.

Reflections of the Saints

2011-11-27T07:03:00.000-05:00

"Build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life."

– St. Jude

St. Michael

2011-11-27T07:00:00.000-05:00

Ready to Give

2011-11-26T07:03:00.000-05:00

are you out Christmas shopping today?

The Pursuit Aesthetic.

Repurpose: A Twist

2011-11-26T07:00:00.000-05:00

Fall Harvest

2011-11-25T07:03:00.000-05:00

Tear Sheets: Osage Orange

2011-11-25T07:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T07:03:00.000-05:00

Tear Sheets: Bed

2011-11-23T07:03:00.000-05:00

To the Point

2011-11-22T07:00:00.000-05:00

Old and New

2011-11-21T07:03:00.000-05:00

Images from Chic & Decor via Automatism.

Wooden Box

2011-11-21T07:00:00.001-05:00

Rules for Happiness

2011-11-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

Reflections from the Saints

2011-11-20T07:03:00.000-05:00

"If we have obtained the grace of God, none shall prevail against us, but we shall be stronger than all who oppose us."

– St. John Chrysostom

St. Michael

2011-11-20T07:00:00.000-05:00

Nap Time

2011-11-19T07:03:00.001-05:00

Tootie

Buddy

Barns and Silos of Kentucky

2011-11-18T07:03:00.000-05:00

Summer Produce

2011-11-18T07:00:00.001-05:00

Tear Sheets: Ruffles and Pastels

2011-11-17T07:00:00.001-05:00

On the Fly

2011-11-17T07:00:00.000-05:00

Baron-Wells.

Tranquility

2011-11-16T09:12:00.001-05:00

A Touch of Yellow

2011-11-15T07:03:00.000-05:00

Interior Decline

White Collar and Cuff

2011-11-15T07:00:00.000-05:00

Baron-Wells.

The Cement Factory

2011-11-14T07:03:00.001-05:00

The Cement Factory is the workspace and home of architect Ricardo Bofill.

Images from Workspaces with more photos and text at Yatzer.

Unexpected

2011-11-14T07:02:00.000-05:00

Brown Dress with White Dots

Artist Storage

2011-11-14T07:00:00.001-05:00

Brown Dress with White Dots