The Big Reveal

Just a layout

I made this layout a few weeks ago.  But right now it is my favorite because it was made with my favorite colors, which make me think of Autumn...and of course Baxter always makes me happy too!

Peace,
Jacquie

Public Service Announcement (PSA)

I know.  I've been MIA lately.  Here's why....

I was robbed.  Not my house, but my van was broken into, and my purse and my friends purse was stolen in beautiful Dallas, TX (she said dripping with sarcasm.) 

I know better than to leave valuables in the car.  But, it was for 2 minutes people!  2 minutes for the theives to ram a slim jim into my door, and rip me off!

I lost my purse, money, ID, credit cards, eyeglasses (for driving), extra car keys, house keys, my new cell phone with bluetooth headset, a new expensive pair of scissors (for dog grooming), a Coach wallet, 3 prescriptions, and probably something else I haven't thought of yet. 

So far, I have spent nearly $800 replacing the phone, bluetooth, and the 2 pairs of driving glasses.  I'm just sick about it.  This was money I had saved for something else, and now it is gone for no good reason.  Phooey!

The eternal optomist in me wants to find the silver lining in all of this.  It could have been worse, we could have been hurt or something.  The person that stole from me is probably in a much worse place than me.  And at least we are blessed enough to be able to replace these things.  But...it doesn't make me feel any better.

I feel like I've lost so much more than the contents of my purse.  I am a grown woman, but I trust too many people, and definitely too many situations.  I believe in people.  I give everyone the benefit of the doubt.  I don't want to become the cynic.  I want to believe that there is good in everyone because there has to be. 

But now I'm not so sure.  I find myself watching my back, questioning everything and trying to think like a criminal so that I don't become a victim of one again.

I know, it was just a purse, but it changed me.

Jacquie

under the weather

Some sort of horrible bug has been at work in my house.  Both Troy and I have been feeling pretty bad.  The weather has been changing, it is finally cooling off, and most likely it has brought something into the air.

I used to only make 2 page layouts, but then I really got into the 1 page/1 photo style.  I still love that style, but it does not put a dent in the masses of photos I have to scrap.  So, I have been trying to do 2 pagers...not so easy, ya know?  I have to think a lot harder about design principles when it comes to this.  But, I always love a challenge too!  Here is my newest effort...

Peace,
Jacquie

Nothing better than time off!

There is nothing better than a little time off to just do fun stuff.  I love 3 day weekends because I can spend time adding little extra touches to decorating my home, or scrapbooking, or whatever I feel like doing.

Today I was looking for a way to attractively display my ever-growing collection of mini albums I've made.  The mini album is one of my favorite things to make because it fullfills my sense of accomplishment.  I can make a themed album in an afternoon...and I love that!

So, I got this rice basket from Home Interiors and I display all my mini albums in it! 

Have a great day!
Peace,
Jacquie