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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; Let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may Rejoice in you.

                                     Psalm 5:11

Wishing Christmas Blessing to you all!

 

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

CHRISTMAS SALE

All Christmas Items 30% off through Christmas Eve

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Open till 2pm on Christmas Eve

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Closed Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

20% off Storewide Till Christmas Eve

If there is something you have been wanting this would be the time to get it!

All items on sale including furniture, jewelry, home accessories, T-shirts

Hurry for best selection! 

Cute beaded necklaces

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Tokyo Milk Soaps & Lip balms

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Awesome Furniture

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Friday, December 18, 2009

Christmas Blessings

Dear Friends,

Although I started this blog to showcase my store, I felt the need to share something with you all that is personal. 

A  few weeks ago while traveling out of town, I heard a sermon on the radio about how God gives each of us different  gifts and skills to glorify his name and to be a blessing to others by putting our talent to use. Everyone has something they can do. Which left me to ponder what I was doing to be a blessing? Sure I feel I am good person…attend church…pray…read the bible….etc…..but what  am I really doing that is significant?

In a time and age when everything is so fast paced..and every minute of the day is taken up with work, business, kids, home, tasks, chores, it seems that I have just been caught up in the  hustle and bustle of the season. 

I feel that I am so fortunate and blessed. Even through this year has been tough for my family and me we have so much to be grateful for.

In that four hour trip, I had a conversation with God.  Thanking him and praising his name. ( mainly letting him know just how much I loved him and how thankful and humbled I am by the change he has made in my life ) I asked him how I could be of use  and to show me what I can be doing to honor him.

The following week I got my response, I was listening to my little cousin saying how most of her life she never had received a Christmas gift, much less decorated for Christmas.  Her  father died when she was just a little girl and my aunt could not afford anything extra.  They lived in a country where there is no handouts, no assistance for single parents, there is no help from the government, charities, assistance programs etc., so you just make do.  As she was telling me this it really touched me. How many kids will not get one gift? They will never know what it feels like to receive a special something and to be thought of on this very special day. In that moment God put it in my heart to do my part. To use my skill and to be a blessing to others.

It took a little bit of work but I was able to contact a pastor in Cuidad Acuna Mexico  and work with him on touching the lives of 50 children.  I will be taking each one of them a  goodie bag.  Each goodie bag contains a  small toy, or lotion, socks and candy.  housechristmas 011

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The reason I am sharing this with you is in hopes that next year  we can increase the amount of children that will receive these. I would like to ask that if you find it in your heart to donate a small toy, mittens, scarf's  or any item will do, we can do something significant. I will be collecting items all year.

I will  be sharing photos of this journey with you upon my return.

You can bring them by my store or mail them to 855 Butternut Abilene, Texas 79602

God Bless You Dear Friends

 

P.S. Special Thanks to my cousin and friends that  have helped me,  and motivated me to do this! 

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Christmas Sale

Christmas is swiftly approaching,  I am scrambling to finish my Christmas decorating.  I thought we would provide a little incentive for you ladies.

 

20% off all Christmas

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Christmas Signs

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Let it Snow Glitter Signs and Snowy Nest Picks

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Nest Swags

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Vintage Ornaments

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Tinsel & Snow Bear Ornaments

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And so much more!!

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We only have a few of these shimmer Santa Signs left! Hurry in!

Christmas Sale

Christmas is swiftly approaching,  I am scrambling to finish my Christmas decorating.  I thought we would provide a little incentive for you ladies.

 

20% off all Christmas

Merchandise

Christmas Signs

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Let it Snow Glitter Signs and Snowy Nest Picks

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Nest Swags

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Vintage Ornaments

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Tinsel & Snow Bear Ornaments

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And so much more!!

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We only have a few of these shimmer Santa Signs left! Hurry in!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Christmas Shopping

Make sure to swing our way when looking for the special someone on your list.  

Animal Print Scarf's  also available in black and white damask print are a great gift. We also carry the shimmer bags. Great for the holidays!

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Jewelry is always a good choice!

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Cross Necklaces

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Or Crown Necklaces for the Queen in your life

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Lots to choose from

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Cute Rhinestone Coin Purses

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Also available in Animal Print

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Burnt out Tees with lots of bling

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Christmas Goodies

After the Christmas Carousel Show and open house we have been restocking. We have the bird magnet calendars and the adorable black frames for those of you that have been waiting on them to come in. 

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This week our Christmas kitchen towels are on sale.  They are a great gift for any hostess when attending the seasonal Christmas parties  or just plain cute for your own kitchen!

20 % off

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Lots of cute sayings!