I will not give up...

Morning Glories ~

I hope this day finds you happy and well ! As for me I am having some bumps in the road of running my new business. It hasn't stolen my joy or interrupted my peace {I refuse to let anything ever again do that} it is more of what I am calling, admittedly, some senior moments possibly, or maybe just a learning curve ..ball ? LOL Ok Here's the dilemma...I am Etsy.com and Blogger challenged. I have also noticed , I have some photography issues.I have been reading and really enjoying all the amazing Blogs {posted below}...Oh how they inspire me ..they are filled with so many creative and inspiring art forms and in so many ways, the crafts, the home decor, the writing, and the unbelievably beautiful photography! I am truly in awe of these amazing women, their blogs and their art forms. I know I know,

I shouldn't compare ...I keep telling myself that, but I really do not. I understand that I am a newbie, and I am so far behind in the tech and computer world ,after all, I am a baby boomer, just on the cusp anyway. I was not learned the ways of the new tech world growing up and I do give myself some credit for all I have taught myself so far and I do mean ALL BY MYSELF !It is fun to learn and it keeps me challenged and young ,dare I say. But be it what it is, if I want to keep going with my new business... learn and stretch my wings I must! I will not give up ! I will find a way {with Gods help} to learn better how to photograph..get my Etsy shop started ...write better...and maybe, just maybe in my own little way inspire someone, but even better make some new friends!

I recently re-designed my blog and called it by a new name "White Barn Country Cottage" instead of "White Barn Cottage Decor"...I will keep the old name just for the business aspect of it. I am also going to do some fun things on special days or holidays like Thrifty Thursdays {show all the great treasures I found}...or Fun Fridays {share something amusing that happened to me} Iv'e got some ideas floating around this baby boomer mind of mine and I'm hoping this is a good step in trying to create a more user friendly and interesting blog. I hope you feel the same! Let me know what you think ..I would love to hear your thoughts.

And behold "ALL THINGS ARE NEW" even my blog !

Blessings & Peace~

~Tracy~

 

               

My Son Edwards Photography

Isn't this beautiful ? This is my son Edwards photography ( I added the scripture to it )...I am so very proud of him ! He is just 22 yrs old and he has just started doing photography ..I personally think he has a gift ..but that's just me, I'm a little bit biased of course. My son has gone through some really difficult challenges and struggles in his life ..and he is still trying to turn his life around ..I am starting to see ,through his work , what I always knew what was so very deep down inside of his heart..something that has been hard for others to see because of his outward tough exterior and actions...but a Mother knows their children ..and I will never give up on this child of mine. What comes out in his photography tells me all about him ..it is a place in him that has always been so very hard for him to convey ...but I see it ..and I always have ..now maybe others who have had a hard time understanding him will too. Look at these photos ..can you see it ? He has love in his heart ..it is very deep inside ..and he doesn't express it the way most do because of his challenges...but it is starting to find it's way to the surface through his work ...He also loves the outdoors ..he always has been and always will be my little jungle boy...where was Edward when all the other kids were playing basketball or watching TV he was up inside of trees ..always always in the trees ..or digging in the dirt...or hiking in some woods ...he is a total nature boy ..his dream is to live in a handmade cabin in the wilderness in the forest somewhere and live off the land ...he's a pioneer in the wrong place and time ..but he can live his dream through his beautiful art ..and he can show the world he has love and knows beauty ...finally through his camera... I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do ....

                                                                                     

                                      Photography by Edward Szulist


            I hope you enjoyed his work ..these are his very first photos ...I think he did amazing for the first time behind a Canon camera !

Getting ready for St Paul's UCC Sat Sept 17th !

Your mercy,O Lord ,is in the heavens
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds ...
How precious is Your loving kindness, O God !
I will put my trust in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 36:5-7


Morning Glories,
It's not really morning ..but I just love saying that ! I'm a little behind in getting my blog done this month ... Ive had the daunting task of having to get my taxes done for this quarter ..and get ready for this latest show ..also I had a little set back with my joints ..it's the weather change ..it happens every time ... but I'm feeling much better and I'm ready to go again ! Im also very excited about a few prospects I have for "consignment shops" to sell some of my work in during the winter ..as soon as I am set up inside of a shop ..you all will be the first to know! I'm going to keep it short this time and just show some pics of the new things I will be selling at this show ... but before I do ..Just a little moment to remember all those who were affected by 9-11-01 ..I can't  believe it's been 10 years already ..where does the time go ? May God Bless all those who died on 9-11 and their loved ones ..and God Bless America!
Also a great big Happy Birthday to my son Edward ..It's hard to believe he is actually turning 22 this year ! My first born .. I love you honey !
I hope you come and see me at the St Paul's United Church of Christ ..this Saturday Sept 17th  from 9- 3 !
Blessings & Peace,
Tracy

                       Happy 22nd  Birthday Edward 9-14-89

                
                  This was a lamp ..but I removed the lamp parts 
and I'm just going to sell it as a statue ..I think it's better that way ! 

 

I just love this lamp very Shabby Chic !

 

 This is a beautiful chandelier ..I believe it is Arts& Crafts period

                                                                          
                         Vintage  "ballerina girls" in beautiful ornate frames

                     My latest scripture sign ....Jeremiah 29:11

 

Pics from the Port of Entry Show ..

 

 See you soon !

Tracy