By the Sea, By the Sea and a Winner!

This time of year, many of us living in the Midwest start to think of vacations, long weekends, getaways! Where do most of us want to go? To the sea, to the sea,anywhere there  is a cool evening breeze and water. Water to swim in,to go cruising, sailing, fishing or just to have a refreshing drink, sit and relax, gaze out upon the cool waters. A soothing escape from the heat and humidity; even though I adore having four seasons to enjoy.

Artfully Ferragamo

St. Barts

The Maldives from Slim Paley

Recently I have decided to jump into Pinterest. It has taken me awhile because I am ALREADY on the computer way too many hours. You may see a decrease in commenting as when I read your blog  post I feel I MUST pin some fabulous images IMMEDIATELY!

From Sally Lee by the Sea..... The Australian Coast

Follow me on Pinterest and you will see some of the loves of my life, my interests, my passions! Also the origins of these beautiful images!

We all need time to rejuvenate and revive our creativity by giving our bodies and souls a place to unwind.

Everything you need will fit in these Totes!

Santorini in the Evening  .....My Favorite Island in the World

Now to announce the winner of the Segreto Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors By Leslie Sinclair

Is Heather of Satisfying Spaces!!!

Also, Much Thanks to Cristin of Simplified Bee for choosing me to win a $50 Gift Certificate to Wayfair.

Watch for some great Artist Interviews and exciting New Giveaways soon  to come!

xoxo

Karena

Art by Karena

I love to see your comments and thank you all for being great blog friends and supporters of The Arts!

Love is in the Air and a Winner

Love Is In The Air

Saipua

 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

JanJat

 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!

ModernMadness

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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SimplyWhipped

 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!

SallyLeeByTheSea

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