The Wintry Holidays are Upon Us!

May the love, joy and energy filled world infuse you life with happiness!

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An image that is showing us the way to peace! How can we not follow it!

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A majestic animal, the horse has always held power and elegance for me!

The reflection and glimmer of light transforms these snow laden branches.

Look at how even though these dogs are working hard for their owner, they are also loving the journey, enjoying what nature brings them along the way!

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Sometimes simplicity says it all. Even though I love color, the peace and calm of this wreath's beauty is perfection!

Nature has a way of moving us, of bringing out the best we can offer to others!
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Cherish a day like this, if you can stay inside,  read  and reflect all the better!

Imagine only the best and all good things will come to you....in the most unexpected ways!

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Dream big dreams for this New Year!

Joyeux Noel!

xoxo

Karena

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Love is in the Air and a Winner

Love Is In The Air

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 I thought I would share some of the images I came across while looking through several Etsy Shops where you truly can find anything your heart desires

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Life's Treasures can be Large or Small; the important thing is that they are meaningful

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 If you are going through a rough patch at this time, LOVE yourself even more

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Treat yourself to something at least once a week. I had read this somewhere and mentioned it to my Sister in Law who was  challenging Breast Cancer

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 Your treat needs to be something cheering. A bottle of nail polish in a color you haven't worn before. A fuchsia sweater. A candle in your favorite scent. A book by your favorite author.

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You can go to a movie you have wanted to see; with a friend or even on your own!

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Being good to yourself can be free! Go for a walk, even if you are all bundled up against the cold! Visit an Art Gallery or Museum.

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 Smile, even that will make you and everyone around you Happier! Laugh and Laugh Often! Nurture Yourself, You give so much to Others, start taking good care of YOU!

The Winner of the Heartgram Velvet Valentines from Love Feast Table is Sherry from The Charm of Home I hope you will visit both of their sites; you will be glad you did!

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Recently I was so fortunate to win a special Giveaway Kristin from My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia hosted. The Gift was a $100 Certificate from Sally Lee by the Sea  to use at Boutique de La Mer 

Thank you so much Ladies!!. I will show you what I chose in another post!

I hope I have given you some inspiration and new links to peruse and discover! Thank you to all of my Friends and Followers!

xoxo

Karena

Art by Karena

Love Feast 2012 and Giveaway

What if we all decide to share the love in 2012.

Love Feast Table is starting with a Giveaway of their Heart Gram Set in Rose and Crimson

With Valentines Day coming up, I have been thinking of how each of us can make  even more of a difference in the lives of our family, friends, and yes, the World!

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It sounds so simplistic to think that we have the ability to make major changes in the World by small actions. However it IS True! So True!

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A Flower,  a Hand-written Note, A Smile, a Hug, it does not have to cost a Cent!

Callie Grayson: A Different Shade of Gray

Quietly, a Prayer, a Loving Thought, a Positive Mantra, a treat left on ones Porch

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A Pair of Earrings; or a box of candy that inspired the gorgeous design by Karen Sugarman! Good and Plenty!

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Celebrate Life in ways large and small. In any way at all. Walk and meditate on the beauty that surrounds us!

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Dream of a Better, a more Blessed Life for All. Pray for Peace no matter what your Beliefs or Faith.

Enter to Win this Wonderful Giveaway from Love Feast Table

US Residents for this Giveaway Please

1) Go to visit the Love Feast Life Shop and come back to tell what You love!

2) Extra Entry Become a Fan of Love Feast Table on Facebook

3)  Additional Entry  Follow Love Feast Table on Twitter

4) One more Chance.... Post or Place Button on Your own site about this wonderful Giveaway!

The  Winner will be chosen on February 5th at Midnight EST

Thank You so much to Chris Ann and Kristin of Love Feast Table

xoxo

Karena

Art by Karena

Joyeux Noel

Blessings to you and yours this Holiday!

Wishing you the magic of the Season

The Golden Glow of Love in your Heart

The Mystery of Faith & Belief 

Love and Hugs to All!!

Karena

Art by Karena

A Story of Love and Thanksgiving

Recently I was witness to a few moments of love and caring so heartwarming it has left an indelible impression on me.

 Many of you know that I had been in rehab facility after  having a hip replacement surgery. I am now at home receiving excellent in- home health care. Every day in every way I am getting better and better.

I met patients of all ages in all stages of recovery.

One day while waiting for a friend to arrive, I sat in the common area. An elderly woman was sitting across from me with her daughter. This was a woman who was having a very difficult time while in rehab and had taken several bad falls while trying to recover.

I watched while the patients daughter gently put curlers in her mothers hair. She then softly took her hands in hers and buffed her Mother's fingernails. What touched me so was the look in both the Mother and Daughters eyes.

The endearing gratitude in the elderly ladies eyes and the daughters eyes shining with the everlasting love for her Mother.

   

I thought about how a touch, a glance, holding a hand; something that may seem so very simple can give one a reason to go on, a purpose, something for which to be forever grateful . 

We all have the power to make a difference.

Happy Thanksgiving to You and your Loved Ones.

Love and Hugs

Karena

Art by Karena