hugs across the universe™

Not Forgotten

Yesterday I went to a somewhat new-to-me flea market. It was great. 5.5 hours of treasure hunting. So much fun to search out great vintage stuff and haggle over it--it's a sport, don't cha know.

Here is my mega loot from the day:

I'll have to take more pictures and share during the week. Most interesting was the discovery of "the Mouse".  My sister had one just like it growing up, as it came with her first watch, which was a Mickey Mouse watch. I've been thinking about it since her death a year ago today--wondering if I'll ever see it again, among other things. 

Finding it yesterday was her way of saying hello; I'm certain of it.

The Magical 15

Today the Mister and I celebrate 15 years of marriage.This was the hardest year yet but we survived and are stronger than ever. That feels really good. Tonight we are going out to Malibu and stroll the beach hand in hand. I can't wait; I haven't been to the beach all summer. That must never happen again.

We made our bedroom a real sanctuary. This time around there's a lot of thought going into that room.

And I sponged every inch of that room with my bare hands (with a pretty small sponge)! We both love it.

 

New furniture and closets too!

but I still have to go shopping for bedding and sheets. And a fountain. Yes, that's right. This is the sanctuary and all is calm, all is bright.

Everything in it, must be loved and adored. So, I'm making a little marriage box. Made from an old cigar box and filled with meaningful trinkets about us. Here's my collection so far. I'll be working on it today--before I head off to Malibu with my honey.

Hooked Up

Long time; no posts!

I guess I've been enjoying my new found freedom. I've got six hours a day to get my act together now and I admit after getting over the shock of it the first day, it's going by in a flash! I finally finished this piece I've been working on to hang in the studio and I have to say I love it! It's so much more colorful and glittery in person. It's my daily mantra and I needed to have it displayed so I could practice it everyday.
I have to tell you, I'm fairly excited about my new venture lately as well as my name--I feel connected to a greater whole these days. I got my seller's permit and it was kinda trippy to see HUGS ACROSS THE UNIVERSE on it in black type on a bright yellow piece of paper. The shop will open on August 11th which is an anniversary of sorts and how this "thing" all began. What a happy coincidence. I feel very good fully embracing all of this. It's who I am now and it's inspired me to no end.
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I've been very busy working on little elements for all of this--little baby steps toward a greater whole; trying to get all the pieces in place--the website revamp is where all my attention must go fully now--can't wait to have that behind me. I'm almost there.