She Wanted to be a Forest Angel~

It's a beautiful day here at our mountain home.

It's time to water and think of all the good things that

 warm weather brings even though last week 

I was taking walks in the snow.

We are so very thankful for all of the wonderful moisture.

Our thirsty ground just soaks it up.

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She first came to be in the thoughts of the 

keeper of the gypsy camp.

There was a fluttering of wings and a whisper

that said, "I love sweet flowers and the soft green mosses

that grow in the cool of the tall trees on the forest floor." 

And so the keeper of the Gypsy Camp began to 

envision her in her heart. 

Her mind took over and her hands began to 

gather all that she would

begin to use to bring this delicate,

 and magical angel to life.

She thought that a soft pink would suit 

for the season and the 

rich greens of spring in the 

forest would be perfect~

Soon her hands began to fly and after many hours 

of thought and work....

Flora the Forest Angel was

 ready to find her way 

into the world of the 

Keeper of the Gypsy Camp 

 and down the shady, forest path. 

Here she will meet many new friends and find 

many wonders as the 

magic and mysteries of 

her new life unfold.

She glitters and sparkles with happiness and

her wish is to spread her happiness all around.

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Thank you so much for coming by and 

please come again for more adventures 

in the life of Flora!

Blessings to you and may you 

find that you have angels in your midst~

Tamara xo

Book Pages and an Old Spring ~The Angel That Spoke to Her Heart...

Hello Everyone...

The passing days have been

bustling with celebrations and outings 

with family and friends. 

Yesterday, I played hot potato with the giggles.

The expressions they make are priceless!

I've been hanging more lights and setting candles, 

and checking my lists. But I'm also working at being still.

Finding some quiet to reflect on the beauty

of today.. not only because it's the lovely

Christmas season but because.... 

every day is a gift~

Here's a lovely song and video by George Winston

for you. It's called 

SNOW.

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Today, I wanted to share my little angel.

I've been talking about her for a while now.

If anyone would like details of how she is made, I'd be glad to email.

She was built on a heavy spring that I found at a thrift store.

I do enjoy angels in general. They're such a symbol of:

HOPE

PEACE

COMFORT

PROTECTION 

and ambassadors of good things!

She had begun to have her own personality.

She seemed so kind and gentle with her big, green eyes.

she is adorned with gilded beads~

 and wears a collar of vintage lace

    she shines with strands of silken hair

I am smitten with her.

And I was undecided about keeping her or selling her.

She travelled with me to a holiday bazarre over the weekend. 

And an elderly lady came by and the angel caught her eye.

She wanted to see her. I explained to her how she was made.

And then she said, 

"I have to have her. She spoke to my heart."

I told her that that gives me goosebumps and makes me happy!

I can't tell you how happy that made me...and sad at the same time for I 

hated to see her go. (She was the first that I'd made but there will be more.

She was such a pleasure to make. I'm overjoyed when it comes to adding details!

I get lost in time when doing the work but I find myself in the process.)

I guess we never know how a piece might 

touch the heart of another. That's a big part of it for me.

And the other part is the finding of myself.

I'm on my way.  I have houses and stars to glitter. 

My elf work of sorting purchases and assembling packages 

awaits as well!

And for fun, I have music to play

and there's a little Christmas canvas that I'm working.

With:

torn papers

glitter 

paint

 and who knows what!

Are you busy baking?

Working on a special project?

Oh there are gifts to wrap and cards to send!

I am going to take time for blog visits, too! 

I've been consumed with the news since last Friday.

So, while sitting wrapped in my cozy blanket, 

surrounded by twinkle lights and eating a

peppermint Tootsie pop ;) I send hugs and warm wishes for

the rest of your holiday week.

Tamara 

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