Visions

Later this monthe we head to he sun!!!!!
Enjoy the dreams of sunshine for those who are from colder climes! A hot buttered rum can do the wonders!!!

Christmas Traditions

I stll believe in Santa Clause!!!!!!!!!!!

As Life gets busier and the nest is empty traditions change in our house. This I know can be hard. I choose to believe it is just "change". Perhaps it is a good time for us to really look outside our house and ourselves. I watch my children building their own family traditions. That is nice to watch. they still return to the "nest" for some Verburg family Christmas.

The thing I want to remember....for all of us to remember is "things are exactly as they should be." "All is calm and bright." Allow the Grace that surrounds us all into our lives!

Wonder Twins

We had a great time at a family wedding in San Francisco. As always catching up with family is exciting. More so with this wonderful wedding . I am afraid that last events have not been as happy. What is it "they" say about weddings and funerals????

San Francisco is a great city. We love retuning time after time....but it is crowded. I think We love returning to Portland more each time. A train trip with number one son and sweet wife made it even more exciting. Ah, train travel....sleeping in a closet size space[better than sitting up all night]....walking like a lady who has had one too many[maybe more] a lot more!!! Quite an experience. We had a wonderful time just being together...albeit close together. Great memories.

This picture is of two wonderful women.Boy did they turn heads as we walked near Union Square. They were in front of us as we left Macy's and on down the street. Notice matching pink purses,orthopedic shoes and even in step!!! GREAT! We saw them the next night as we were on the cable car. Boy is S.F. a treat. I think I have new role models!!!

Door To Grace

You will be hearing more about this wonderful project. I have been invited to create necklaces with the key theme to inspire volunteers and spread the message of this group, which is involved with girls and women who have been rescued from " sex trafficking " trade. I have been looking for a direction and way to use my art. This has been provided for me....Laura at "Sixpence" shared the connection and I met with Terri & Lorie to learn more. The project truly touches my heart! Thank you!! Check out www.doortograce.org.

Things and especially souls are all worth of the art of "rediscovery"....all are beautiful as they are and can become even more.....

Magic Continues

Thea's in the Pearl...Christmas is arriving this week.

Sixpence is still beautiful!! More delivered yesterday and Laura is creating wonders. Sixpence in downtown Lake Oswego...3rd and "B" street. They are also doing the Lake Oswego Christmas fair in Millennium Plaza. I can't be there but "The Withies" will be represented. Thanks girls!!!!!!!!!

Enjoying the Season

These are pictures from Sixpence Antiques.

I am so pleased to be taking part in their beautiful Christmas. Last year I had a show at home and I had a house full of "CHEER" from October until Christmas. I love going out to taste the season. Laura is taking part in the Lake Oswego Christmas Faire. Again I am glad to be apart of her display. Thank you Laura and Jay!!!!!!

Breathe !!!!!!*********~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Taking time to breathe and enjoy Autumn chill.

Just planted paper white bulbs and in this busy world just the phrase "forcing" makes me a little sad. It seems we force too much...run too fast and don't take time to breathe. This is the simplest way to reconnect with ourselves and let go of all things stress inducing. SIMPLE huh????

It's kind of crazy to have divested of Christmas. i just had a preview of Jason and Laura's world of Sixpence. Again I am proud and humble to be a part of all they have created. Now I can breathe!