Enchanting Beauty & Simplicity

Clockwise from Left:  loving you fine art print, deep green tulip studs, tulips that will make you smile,  sheiks daughter coral rose earrings, spring tulip and gerber daisy basket,  flower hair pins, vase ceramic porcelain tulip, spring tulips hard candy lollipops, pink tulip with rain

The overall meaning and significance of a tulip is perfect love...yet different colors have different meanings:
Red-True Love
Purple-Royalty
Yellow-Cheerful thoughts and Sunshine
White-Worthiness or a Message of Forgiveness
Variegated-Beautiful Eyes

I don't have any tulips in my flower bed YET...but I am dying to get some planted and ready for spring.  Not only can we enjoy one of springs prettiest creations but we can find handmade tulip inspiration in the form of earrings, candy, vases, hair clips, baskets, decor, photography and much more at etsy...check out my selections in this collage!

Tulip's are great for a cut flower arrangement or a potted plant gift.  They have become one of the world's most beloved flowers and the gift or presence of a tulip is a sure delight, all while enchanting in it's beauty and simplicity.  So give one to a dear friend or perhaps pick one up as a personal prize, because they make this season all the more beautiful...

Also Today in TRWOW:
Dazzling Abodes: spring up your home with a few home changes!

Hi whimzies, I will resume posting Thursday!  I have been called into work solid this week (which is great!)  but that is going to put me a little behind here, keep coming back-I will try to catch up as soon as I get the chance...have a great day!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Love: [luhv] noun, verb.  loved, lov-ing 

1.  a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.

2.  a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend

3.  a person toward whom love is felt; beloved person; sweetheart.

teddy bear love

The definition goes on and on, but what is important is that love is mentioned through out the Bible as one of the most important things we can know, experience, or possess.

On this special day we set aside a day to celebrate love...so let's take the time to tell everyone special to you (and maybe even someone you don't know very well who needs to know they are cared for) how they are loved and appreciated.  It isn't about the chocolate candy heart, or the stuffed teddy bear and ballons, or even the bouquet of beautiful flowers-it's about the greatest gift of all...LOVE.  From our savior to us, and from us to the great people and friends he puts in our life to enjoy.  Let's celebrate God's gift of love today, it is a great blessing to be thankful for!

I know I'm celebrating love today, just look at what God has blessed my life with...

      

xoxo,

Cassidy

Psssssst Oh yea and don't forget to check out our beautiful weekend outside in the sunshine below  :)

A Perfect Warm February Weekend

We had a BEAUTIFUL weekend full of warmth and sunshine, so my furry friends and I had a much over due play date.  We had so much fun coming out of "hibernation" mode and enjoying the outdoors!  We wanted to share some pictures from our fun day...Hope you enjoy :)

While my poochies were relaxing I went searching for a birds nest

I had discovered last summer in one of our Christmas trees.  Guess

what I found?  The nest AND the eggs-  I wonder what happened?

We told you guys we would let mom take some pictures...but it's back

to neighborhood patrol for now, see you guys next time!

Photo of the Week & Weekly Recap

basket of tulips

PHOTO OF THE WEEK:  Since reading "Safe Haven," by Nicholas Sparks- I have dreamed of a pretty bicycle with a basket of flowers!  I just love the whole idea...I think an old bike would make a great planter for spring and summer!  What do you think?  May be a future project...

WEEKLY RECAP

Monday:  

Open the Door to A Beautiful Week, Winter Mornings, Beauty & Birds Whimz Gems

Tuesday: 

Miss February 8th, Wild Fashion in Embellishing Fancies, Handsome Fidos in My Fair Fido

Wednesday: 

Whimzical Wednesday Valentine Countdown, Favorite Valentine Movies & Songs in Fabulous Finds, Valentine's Pizza in Delectable Dishes

Thursday: 

Have a Little Heart, Puppy Love in My Fair Fido, February & North Carolina

Today: 

Regis & Kelly Celebration, Photo of the Day, Letters-Hearts-Cards Oh My and how to in Dazzling Abodes

Hope you had a great week!  Now let's celebrate the weekend :)

See you Monday morning!

Cassidy

Letters, Hearts, and Cards Oh My!

Hi whimzies, I wanted to share my entryway Valentine's decor with you this morning.  I brightened up our home with the colors and looks of the season and didn't spend a dime by putting to use some old things in my mom's attic.  Go to Dazzling Abodes to view more pictures and find out what simple supplies I used to create a few visions of February 14th in our home.

Happy 10th Anniversary Regis and Kelly!

handmade dolls inspired by regis and kelly

I am not the type to watch a lot of TV.  I can barely sit in one place for a second if I don't have anything to do- but with LIVE...it is a different story.  I can't believe that it has been 10 years since Kelly Ripa first joined Regis.  This show has been my favorite since as far back as I can remember so I couldn't help but create my own little tribute and congratulate them on 10 GREAT fun years of brightening our mornings (or nights if you had to Tivo it like me!).  I have watched these two since Kelly first came on air (even watched the Kathie-Lee years) and have loved every minute of it.  I am enjoying having the mornings off this spring because that means I don't have to watch my morning show at night-I get to watch it LIVE :)    I am very saddened to hear this is Regis' last year-he will be missed!  Happy 10th Anniversary Regis and Kelly!