Corner View: White

The color white has been associated with purity, cleanliness, innocence, softness etc… I like to think of white as a blank canvas, a backdrop to create beauty.

I didn't have enough room to list all of my favorite white things that add a smile to my day, but have a few to share.

I adore this little plate made by Whitney Smith There is something magical in the simplicity of the plate.

I like this pillow so much I have two! It is fun to play with the fringe and soft to lay back on in front of the fireplace.

Another favorite is this beautiful white glass bowl. I received as a gift for my 50th from a very special friend, Edna.

I like how the inside of the bowl swirls, bringing the eye further into the center of the bowl.

And this little sweet flower/weed reminds me of my youth. I would close my eyes, make a wish and blow the feathery petals, hoping my dreams would come true.

If you would like to see more white visit our corner view friends posts today. They are listed on my blog roll under "corner view".

Have a golden day!

Hugs,

xoxo

P.S A few had a question in my last post about the horseshoe area. At our local park there is an area designated for people to play a game of horseshoe, to prevent anyone from getting hurt as one toss the heavy horseshoe. If you want to read more about this game, read it here. HERE . I hope this answers your questions.

Kids Say The Darnest Thing

While Kelly and I were at the park a couple of weeks ago, I took this photo. It makes me laugh everytime I see it.

There were a couple boys around 7ish playing on the swing. They saw Kelly and came running up to us asking if they could touch her.

After awhile, one of the boys saw the horseshoe area. He ran over and started playing in the dirt/sand. His little buddy was still petting Kelly, when all of a sudden his eyes got as big as saucers. I looked and asked if he was OK. All I heard was "oh, oh". I asked, again if he was OK. Again all I heard oh, oh and finally after the lonnnng oooh... he said, "he is digging up all the dead people!" As I was trying my hardest not laugh, I reassured him that this was the horsehoe area and that I could see how he would think different.

Don't you enjoy seeing things through the eyes of little ones?

Have a golden day!

Hugs,

xoxo

Happy Friday: Smile...

My friends, take time to enjoy

and find the hidden magic of the season

Have a golden weekend!

Hugs,



xoxo

Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower

Albert Camus

Ribbit... Ribbit... Went The Frog

Or is it a large toad?

Either way, he is sending you hugs and lots of good luck today!

Have a golden day!

xoxo

Corner View: Out The Car Window

When I saw this week's theme for corner view, I thought I better ask for Gary's assistance.

I did a little bribery and asked, if he would drive while I took some photos, I would buy lunch at the new Sonic Drive-In.


This place has been hopping like a field of grasshoppers since their grand opening.


We have eaten at the Sonic in Texas when we visit, so I was thrilled when they opened up a place in our neck of the woods. I love their grilled cheese sandwiches.

Sonic is a fast food restaurant chain, that recreates the drive-in diner feel of the 1950s. They are based in Oklahoma City.

The carhops bring your food to your car on either roller skates or rollerblades. Oh, oh... I wonder how they are going to do this during our winters.

It looks like we are not the only ones enjoying the new place, but our four-legged friends are too!

If you are up for another car ride or two, grab a seat next to Kelly, our pup and we will drive on over to see what our corner view friends are seeing out their car windows. The corner view blog roll is on your right side of the screen, just scroll down a bit.

Have a golden day!
Hugs,


xoxo

P.S. I still owe Gary a lunch, I forgot to bring my purse!

A Litte Birdie Told Me...

... We have a winner!

This is the great view I get to see out of our family room
Congratulations Barb!! You are the lucky winner of Amy and Ann's beautiful photograph notecards. Thank you Amy and Ann for having me be part of sharing your wonderful talent!

Photo taken from Amy and Ann's blog
Barb, also has a special talent of her own, she has a way of bringing furniture of yesterday alive. With each painted piece she brings out her/his own personality, so they brighten any room or corner.

Barb is not the only lucky winner, I won these fabulous postcards from Ida's give a-way! Another wonderful photographer. I love how Ida's captures the beauty in the things we see in our every day life. Thanks Ida,I treasure the postcards!

Photo of Ida's postcards
All four women are amazing with the beauty they see either through their lenses or paint brush! Take a moment to visit their blogs (click on their names). I know the visits will add a ray of sunshine to your day, just like each and everyone of you do to me!!

Have a golden day!

Hugs,

xoxo

Happy Friday!

I hope your weekend is filled

to the rim with fun

or quiet and relaxing

This is our Kelly girl enjoying a ride in the back seat of the car. When she gets a little restless we take her in the car so she can relax and sleep- just like a baby.

Whatever your plans maybe, make it a golden one my friends!


Hugs,


xoxo
P.S. Don't forget there is still time for the wonderful give away on yesterday's (Thursday) post.

I Have Something Special…

just for YOU, a fabulous give a-way!
I cannot make the introduction any better than their own words, of this wonderful new exciting blog created by two talented friends, Amy and Ann, perfectly called amy and ann

Photo by Ann West
Read their intro HERE, as they share their love and passion behind the camera and in the kitchen. I have been a fan of Amy for some time and look forward to reading more about Ann.

Photo by Amy Twomey
I was tickled pink when the girls offered a set (6) of their beautiful photograph note cards for a special give a-way.

All you have to do is two tiny things:

One, first leave a comment here, so I can pick the winner**
Two, hop on over to Amy and Ann’s blog sign up to become a follower

**You have until Sunday night at 5 pm (cst) and I will announce the winner on Monday.

Have a golden day my friends!

xoxo

My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me
Henry Ford

Corner View: September

Welcome back to Corner View! Thanks Jane for a fabulous idea that gives us a peak into other corners of the world!

A perfect theme for me, since this is the beginning of my favorite time of year.

I love how nature is slowly getting ready to settle down for the winter months ahead.

As some of the trees start to wear their coats of many colors

Some are already letting go...

While others are still providing to the animals who depend on them

As they wait patiently for their wealth to fall

I wait quietly from afar as the sun goes down for the deer and their young ones to come out.

I love to set back and enjoy the glowing vibrant colors of the season

If you would enjoy seeing more of September please stop by and visit other corners of the world. I listed all of our corner view friends on the blog roll under "corner view". If I am missing someone on the list please let me know.

Can you believe all the shades of color I saw in one day?!

I hope your day is as golden my friends!

xoxo

"Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures..."
Henry David Thoreau

The Coral Gate Was Left Opened

and the streets of Woodstock had a splash of color the last couple of months.

Horse painted by artist Marlene Wood

Local artists painted a carousel horse to raise funds and awareness for Main Stay Therapeutic Riding

Horse painted by artist Jade Catlin Oliver

A wonderful organization that assist in activities for the young and the young at heart

Horse painted by artist Jade Catlin Oliver

with physcial, developmental, emotional and social disabilites.

Horsepainted by artist Nancy Reid
Over 22 years ago, life long horsewoman Sara Foszcz joined forces with physical therapist Sandy Barcus

Horse painted by artist Belinda Bockman
and so began the journey, horses healing humans, one life at a time.

Horse painted by artist Belinda Bockman

Each carousel horse will be auction off on September 26,

Horse painted by artist Jo Williams

with proceeds from the auction used for facility and program expansion.

Horse painted by artist Jo Williams

This beautiful horse is in The Backdrop store.

My friend, Gregg thinks this little one would be perfect in my backyard or to put wheels on it and have Gary pull me around the neighborhood!

Shhh... Gary doesn't know his role in this yet if we win.

Have a golden day my friends!


xoxo

"The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man"

Winston Churchill