Summer Sun at the Tail Gate

By the way this is what happens with Lupus if you are out in the
sun even with sunblock 70 on.

It was worth it because it was a GREAT day!!!!!

Southern Market July 25, 2009

A beautiful day for a Tail Gate party (orange & white) even if a little "HOT". The morning was great with a nice breeze but about noon the sun was beating down. It was a great day and lots of people.

Sales were great both inside and outside. Meeting lots of new people and some reular customers looking for you again. Some people always stop by just to see if you are back at the sale. Thank goodness for those regular customers.

In the past we have had rain, cool weather and of course much hotter so this was good. Lots of cool water plus cheese and crackers to snack on.

Customers really like the atmosphere at Southern Market and look forward to the sales.

I had Sunblock 70 on and still with the Lupus got way too much sun.

I was thrilled with my SALES and know this was a successful day.

TaTaTaTaTa Till next time

Long and Hard Week

As most of you know I am battling Lupus SLE & Lupus Myositis. This has been a very difficult week with this nasty disease. I keep going because I deny that I have it most of the time. When I look at myself and how I have changed from all of the medicine then I know it is true.

When I get up and am so tired I can barely walk to the mailbox and back, I know I have this nasty disease. When I find myself having trouble breathing then I know it is true I have Lupus.

I try to leave stress at the door but sometimes I can't let go of it and that really brings on the flares. Who can go without stress in their life???? I trust with all my heart in God and live on faith but it is hard sometimes.

I want to be there for my husband that sometimes is getting less than more. I feel for him because he misses so much of me.

He goes to bed everynight without me as I wait for sleep to come. Sometimes about 3:00 am

and then up at about 7:00 am. the fatigue is so intense you just can't sleep.



ENOUGH of that--------Praying hard that I will have a good tomorrow & Saturday.



I will be at Southern Market this Saturday working in their TAILGATE Sale

July 25, 2009 10:00 until 6:00 Hope to see you there



Everything outside is on SALE!



I will let you know how I make it!



Keep me in your prayers! TATaTaTaTaTa

Craft Shows ,Festivals & Sales

My little Grandson that will be three on August 1st.

So much going on this time of the year. I felt great over the weekend and the temperature was great so I really used that time to be out of doors.

We met some great friends on Sat. to celebrate their anniversary and went to Lakeside Tavern for their YUMMY brunch. We even sat on the patio which was great for me. I loved being out there. Great breeze off of the Lake. We then drove on up to the mountains where I love because I find myself being really calm and serene there. We stopped in on the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Festival and looked at over 200 booths. Lots of things to see and ponder on. I came away with spending only $15.00. I feel like I did really well!!! Aren't you proud of me. We really had a blast that day.

The day before, which was Saturday another pretty cool day we ventured up to Market Square.

So pretty up there and looked at the booths. Several people we knew from some shows that we have done.

I had a great weekend and now it is time to get down to business.

I am making jewelry fast and furious for lots of shows.

This weekend which is the 25th of July, is Southern Market's Tailgate Sale. So I am marking down jewelry to get rid of that. Making some new things to for the Craft Fair at the Expo Center. Just a fun time.

have a good week TaTaTaTaTa for now

Summer fun!

Summer Fun

Wow it seems as if summer is already winding down to me. One reason being so many arts and crafts fairs are coming up soon. That always indicates it is getting near Fall and yep I am ready.
Love the spring and the fall but not the summer.
So to get ready for the Festivals I have started really monogramming and making jewelry.
At the present time my embroidery machine has decided it doesn't like me at all. We broke 6 needles last night. No I didn't say any choice words just threw a few things.
Lots of jewelry is being put on boards for my adorable husband to string plus finish for me. Couldn't do without him he is like the finisher of the project.
We are getting ready for our Grandson's third birthday----He is growing up fast.
That is such a fun time and he is such a HAPPY little boy. Just love being a GRANNA!!!!
Busy today with an Instructor's training for the organization I volunteer for. I love teaching for 10 weeks out of the year at this organization. FUN!!!!
So that is what is up with me. I will include some photos on the next log feel free to leave comments. TATATATA

Wow it is July 4th already. Where has the summer gone???? It is going way to fast.

Sales are starting everywhere and running through the weekend. So we don't want to be left out.

Check out my Etsy for major big sales.

http://BGKDesigns.etsy.com

Also check out my web site for 20% of of entire order if ordered on line. This includes market totes, Stephen Joseph backpacks and other things. When checking out use the code JULY4 to get the discount.

www.simplycreativehome.com

Hope you and your family have a wonderful July 4th.
Enjoy some fun and family.