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• Brave Bird ~ Blue Monday ~ Image

  BRAVE BIRD Hear my faint and tender pleas… Gently carried upon the breeze… I grow cold and the world grows dark… I can find no sparrows, finches or larks… The trees give me no shelter, no haven to rest… I search endless hours to find a warm nest… The first to arrive, I am brave, yes I know… But this little robin, doesn’t like the snow! (another work from the young Muse, age 12) Seen here 2009 Submitted as participation [...]

• “Tablescape Tuesday” ~ Picture

  White dishware can offer so many options… Each holiday or event can be celebrated with basic pieces of white china or stoneware. For this Christmas table, the colors of silver and blue are combined with white to create this modern setting…the objective…to create an effect that would play off the branches (seen in the vases)… Add some wispy white feathers, blue and white snowflake tablecloth, miniature tea lights,(sprinkled with gold glitter) and a few silver ornaments…voila, the table becomes an [...]

• Interview With The Muse and the 100th Post Reaches For The Stars

  COMMENTS ARE CLOSING AT 11pm EST BLOGGING POST #100 *** CELEBRATION TIME *** Prizes Prizes Prizes Did I Mention Prizes? (you will have to work for them) LOL (not too hard~honestly) THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ! Muse, how were you inspired to begin writing? I simply adore the art of cursive manuscript, (and calligraphy) my Nanny’s handwriting was a billowy, flowing, swirling concoction of thoughts and ideas on paper…just looking at it made it me happy…I wanted to mimic [...]

• ~When I Dream About Banks~

  I don’t dream of the cash…lol Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Blue Monday~She Lives!~

  Short & Sweet Isn’t she lovely? Yes, I dreamed her… And on Saturday… She began to come alive! I cannot wait to see her… (and all 23 of her sisters!) Come and see what other Blue floats about… http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/ And say Hello to Ms Sally~ On this Blue Monday *PS … RHYME Time Monday is right below Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Peeking In The Corner~

  A peek in the corner… And what do I spy? A junk store table that only cost five. A lamp restored… To be much than before. Old silver relics… Loved through time… And now are mine. Old frame chipped and cracked… But I adore it…. That’s a fact! Little dishes hidden within… A cupboard Who was a has been…. A crafty shade… Made of odd bits… Look how it all sparkles… When softly it is lit! Did you like this? [...]

• Gift Certificate Give Away

  PRIZE:A 40.00 iEmporium Gift CertificateGreat For The Upcoming Holiday Season How to Enter: 1. Become a member of this blog on either My Blog Log or Blog Catalog.(widget to the right) 2. Become a Blogger Follower of this blog.(widget to the right) 3. Leave at least one comment on four different posts of this blog and in different months. 4. As a comment to this blog:a. …leave the name of one person you are shopping for this year.b. …leave the [...]

• Fanciful Follies Friday ~ Feather My Nest

  FEATHER MY NEST The keys have been given to you… Yes, it is your dream home! (be it cottage, castle or condo) Today…you must chose only ONE thing you can bring into your home…. AND it cannot be anything that someone else has already stated…. AND the item cannot start with the same letter as the one above you. Example: Bed (sleep number) Books (prose) (shame shame..LOL) Example: Bed Pots Books Pillow (easy enough!) Shall we furnish our blogland home [...]

• ~Ah…The Fruits of Summer~

  Isn’t summer wonderful? Welcome the new Signature banner for this blog Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Think ~ A ~Thought ~ Thursday

  Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a set of words. (2) The first blog reader must take those words and use them to make a coherent sentence. Posting it in the comment box (3) Then, the next reader, must use the SAME words (originally given, by The Muse) and make ANOTHER sentence. ******************************* It will look something like this: Muse gives the words: cat, mouse and dog 1st reader: The cat chased the mouse while [...]

• ~A Cafeteria With Some Zip~

  Let the rock n roll commence~!   Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Scintillating SUNDAY

  Are You Ready To Play?Here are the rules: Example: The Muse Chooses The Word “Lovely” For Sunday’s Blog.The First Reader To Leave A Comment Uses The Letter “Y” To Add A Word To The Game. They use the word “Yodel”.The Second Reader Who Comments Must Leave A New Word Beginning With The An “L”. Muse’s word is Atonement(Amends or reparation made for an injury or wrong)What atonement will I make for eating the last two pieces of fudge? Did you [...]

• ~Blue Monday~Blue Rug~!

  Blue Rug Blue Rug Covered In Fur Two Little Kitties Not Much Purr… Hissing and Snarling With All Their Might… Caused The Camerman To Jump With Fright! LOL (no kittens were harmed in the taking of this image!) LOL (thanks to my grandson for the camera work! ) See more Blue Monday escapades at Smiling Sally ! *Metamorphosis Monday~ Dacha Tour Part II Is Directly Below Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Muse Game ~This and That ~Tuesdays

  Today’s Game is : Gossip Rules of Play:(1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a sentence.(2) They must take that sentence and change only one word.(3) This new sentence will become the next reader’s sentence.(4) And in turn, each reader, changes only one word.(5) The objective is to not use any one word, twice (if you catch a comment that has not followed the rules…LOL…make sure you type in the word “GOSSIP” this signifies that you are allowed the [...]

• ~Wordless and Outdoor Wednesday~

  Visit Ms Dixie for Wordless Wednesday Visit Susan for Outdoor Wednesday (please excuse the mess~we are still tweaking) Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Muse Game ~ This And That ~Tuesdays

  Today’s Game is : Gossip Rules of Play:(1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a sentence.(2) They must take that sentence and change only one word.(3) This new sentence will become the next reader’s sentence.(4) And in turn, each reader, changes only one word.(5) The objective is to not use any one word, twice (if you catch a comment that has not followed the rules…LOL…make sure you type in the word “GOSSIP” this signifies that you are allowed the [...]

• ~The Poetic Giveaway~

  Create a delightful area in your home, with this gorgeous prize!READ MORE About how to enter… Solid wood accent chair.Paisley wine print cushion. Chair features a fleur de lis design within the back. Over-sized seating area for extra comfort. This item cannot be shipped to Alaska or Hawaii or foreign country. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~This and That Tuesday~

  Today’s Game is : Gossip Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a sentence. (2) They must take that sentence and change only one word. (3) This new sentence will become the next reader’s sentence. (4) And in turn, each reader, changes only one word. (5) The objective is to not use any one word, twice (if you catch a comment that has not followed the rules…LOL…make sure you type in the word “GOSSIP” this signifies [...]

• Saturday At The Home Office

  Ah, a Muse’s work is never done! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Sunday’s Moments

  CITY SIDEWALKS !!! BUSY SIDEWALKS !!! Dressed in Holiday Style !!! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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