today

-putting Easter away. Last year I sent a big box of Easter goodies to my sister-in-law because she appreciates vintage holiday items, but I still want to pare down. I'm down to 2 bins; next year I want to be down to one (which is going to be hard because the kids' big baskets go in the bins too). Going to sort out and keep just my favorite things, like all the yummies  above. Silly to have more than I love love love, don'tcha think? But so easy to do when you see little treasures that need rescuing everywhere. It's easy to gather too much stuff when you like so very many things! I know some of you know exactly what I mean, right?!?

-reminding you to check out and sign up for Silver Bella- It's going to be another great weekend in Omaha for sure!  I'm super excited about the classes offered by everyone. Here's a peek at mine:

 

Lineage of Love

Holly-days Advent Wreath

Let's see, what else for today? The usuals:
-laundry, laundry, and more laundry
-grocery store
-pick up kids/drive kids here there and everywhere
-homework with son
-son's baseball game
-daughter's lacrosse game
-pick up this messy home
-what to have for dinner
etc. etc. Life. Simple. beautiful. real. life. Remembering to be grateful for it all. Yes, "be grateful" needs to go on the list. Needed to remind myself because lately, some silly little things have really been bothering me, and of course, by description alone, that is just silly. Being grateful puts it all in perspective for me. You too?

AND, yes, work on the journaling answers post!!!  Coming soon...

{I think that playful Circus girl is from one of Teesha's collage sheets. I don't see the exact one available, so not sure if that's where I found her long ago.}

 

Comments

[meleen dupré]

pam,

i'm all signed up for your lineage of love class...can't wait! but for now, back to real life.........

meleen

[Modern Crush]

Dude I know exactly what you mean about the decorations, only I my stuff isn't near as cute as yours! Oh what I wouldn't do for your extra goodies!

[Vicki Cotnoir]

Start each day with 10 "gratitudes" Repeats are fine,it gives Sunshine to each Day!

[paige]

i don't know how you do it, constantly create the most inspiring pieces of work!
i love it all

the other night i was cleaning out one of my bookshelves & ran across all the mailers from kits i have bought from you. each one you have drawn and doodled on...like my own little pamg art with my name & addy...i love those.
such a stalker, i know!

anyway....always love peeking into your world
have a great day

[kim hesson]

so excited for silver bella! you get to have kim c and i both in your friday class! can't wait! :)

[Carole]

Hi Pam,
Lately I haven't liked as much color more white and neutrals but everytime I look at your blog I fall in love with your colors. Please please please do a class in New England.... preferably in Ct.

[Geralyn Gray]

I am truly grateful---I hope to go to Silver Bella this year---thanks for keeping it real and reminding me to be grateful!!!!!

[somepinkflowers]

{{ hey,
if you keep putting those peeps
up~close~and~personal
like that
in the first photo--
for an entire year--
you are only gonna end up
with more }}

:-)

[m]

WOW! Only 2 bins...that's practically Amish!
I don't know if I can!!! Is there a 12 step program for that?

m ^..^

[Jeanne]

I signed up last night and can't wait. It seems forever away!!!

[Carolyn Peeler]

As always your SB classes look great Pam :) Looks like it will be an incredible year once again!!

xoxo

[Colette]

If you ever come to Toronto, I will be the first in line... Meanwhile I have to content myself with visisting you here.

:)

[kana conger]

I am a first time attendee to Silver Bella and looking forward to your Lineage of Love class and to meeting you!

[Titelaine]

OMG....I want to see more!!....please!!!
Thanks for your answer...it will be my gift for me (^-^), for my birthday, in May....I have to order it now to be certain I will receive it on time!
Cheers

[Maija Lepore]

I'm in, baby!

[elyse]

very fun stuff!

xo

ps ~ i'm having a little pink saturday-inspired giveaway.

[Eileen @ Star's Fault]

I so want to go to Silver Bella this year, but am hedging on what would amount to a vacation for me! I am such a work-a-holic!

The classes look WONDERFUL, and, well..... maybe!!

Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault

[andrea]

~Yes, i know exactly what you mean.I try every year to pare down the Holiday boxes,and it just never works out.I have quite the collection of Easter eggs and chicks like those you show in your picture:)

[mendy]

I signed up for my first Silver Bella! I look forward to meeting you! Have a wonderful spring! :)mendy

[Marylin]

Always a little sad to put away those fun holiday decorations but May Day is coming so another fun way to decorate is just around the corner! I need to pare down also but it is difficult to choose favorites.

xoxox

Marylin

[jane jennings]

Pam, can't wait for Silver Bella!! Would have loved to take both classes, but I'm happy for one. Also can't wait for your journaling tips. It is so gracious of you to share with us. Hope someday you head towards Chicago, love to take your journaling class!
Janey

[Amanda Howard]

Oh your workshops at Silver Bella look wonderful, I so wish I could attend, but unfortunately living in the UK makes it a little difficult as the cost is just a little out of my reach at the moment, maybe next year! xx

[Cat]

Your Easter goodies look wonderful! If you need somewhere to get rid of the spares I'd be only too happy to help ;)

You're classes look great, wish I could make it over there. Is there any plan for a future Silver Bella UK?

[angela]

I cannot wait to take your Lineage of Love class....so excited I can hardly stand it!!!!!!! I'll bring an empty suitcase to SB if you want to bring what you are paring down, haha!