Transformation with a Little Paint

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She would often say…  “this looks like the Psycho house!”  She, being my darling sister– we call her Beeb. She really really disliked the color of this house. In fact she thought last Halloween it was perfect for the scary one on the block. (this is where you would see me simply shaking my head back and forth… you are nutzzz Beeb… it’s a nice house.)

Beeb and Popz have often been a subject of my blog – thank you for the inspiration you crazy KIDS!!

So, she went on a quest! Beeb and Popz happen to live in a community where they have VERY strict CCnR’s (did I say STRICT???) as in you sometimes see the community police slinking through the neighbor hood checking to see if you have planted a flower you didn’t get permission to plant.  Ok, it’s not THAT bad… but almost.

Beeb drove around her community for a month I swear, and practically wore her lil eye balls out deciding on the color scheme for her house… then they had to go to the board to get approved…sigh… after a couple of tries… FINALLY they got the go ahead to change the paint color — and it started to rain– another delay.

Finally the transition began. These painters were awesome– they did such a great job.

This is a great shot to show the REAL contrast I thought.

At last!!  Complete — I love it to pieces.  The neighbors who often are out walking in the evening would stop by with their wonderful complements.  They loved to see the progress.

The transformation is dramatic!

Yum!!

It doesn’t hurt that Mother Nature’s incessant rain–then snow–then more rain –have helped the colors to pop.

… And of course there are the details (it’s all in the details)  that Beeb is so gifted with. She totally refurbished this clock inside and out and moved it from one place to another so cars passing by could see the clock a bit more easily.

These little critters are just adorable.

Bottom line the house looks GREAT… but it’s not just a house… This house is filled with love that oozes out!

They love one another and every day spending time doing for others is what they are all about.

It’s the love and beauty in this house that makes it a home. (above- Ms J and her Son C  –Beeb and Popz Daughter and Grandson.)

If you stop by Beverly’s How Sweet the Sound you will find such fun things.

Also, if you are in love with fantastic yards stop by and see Tootsie and the other fantastic gardeners!

Join with us as we celebrate Friday~~Finding Beauty.

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TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥

June 10, 2010 at 7:10 pm | Fridays Finding Beauty | 26 comments

A different look

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Welcome To Friday~~Finding Beauty

Another hick up in my system again– sigh– Thanks for the patience on the post.

When you change the way you look at things — the things you look at change.

Wayne Dyer

Straight out of the camera (SOOC)

Change — a little Sepia boost

Or maybe a little Gritt

This is called ” Holga” … reminds me of an old Movie

Love this Orton-ish

The same photo…just looked at a bit different –  Which do you prefer?

I like them all in a personal way… try this with a drive home from work?  After picking the kids up from school go a different way… Look at your home from the opposite way you drive home.

Change your perspective and I am betting that your vision will be a bit different.

Just a thought

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

Stop by Beverly’s for the Pink Saturday fun!

Also, a new found spot… Lovey’s place Fabric Photo Memories.

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June 4, 2010 at 6:11 am | Fridays Finding Beauty | 26 comments

Spring – a perfect time for change

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For years and years I have kept a journal. I recall one of my English teachers telling our class that if we kept a journal, some day we could look back and see how far we had come.

That concept, in part, was why I started DipityRoad. One recurring theme through all the years of keeping my journal has been  my constant yearning to “become a better me”.

A couple of weeks ago I finished reading Geneen Roth’s Women Food and God. I took one entire rainy day and stayed in and read and cried and became inspired. Then Oprah had Geneen on her show yesterday. This woman had me spot on. The women on their video journals could have been me.

Day after day, while I put on a smile and greet most with a positive me, I realized I  have been a fraud for most of my life. The voice inside my brain tells me daily that I am ugly, not good enough and certainly don’t deserve to be loved.  

I have tried more ways (reading every parenting book or marriage rescue guides to tons of self help)   to become a better me– it wasn’t until I read Geneen’s book did I realize that for the most part I have been trying to not face or feel my pain. I am the head Ostrich — putting my head in the sand thinking that if I don’t look at the pain it will go away. So goes my relationship with food.

Like spring and the flowers that follow many of us share the same belief… We want to become what we were born to be; to bloom and grow and inspire.

I have got to stop my daily mantras in my head — I have to face my pain.

Never before has my favorite quote been more profound than right now.

“When you change the way you look at things– the things you look at change.”

I intend to be that change!

Like the lyrics of Defying Gravity– I’m through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game.

If we think for one moment its about the food — we are wrong. (but then like one of the titles in her book says… Its Not not about the food)

Whether you have any issues with food, depression, alcohol, drugs; this book hits right at the core. It all stems from how we view ourselves and whether we think we deserve love and kindness.

Have you read her book? I would love to hear your feelings.

Join with me as I work on my pain and find the love, kindness and beauty we all deserve.

By the Way here are her food guidelines.

Eat when you are hungry.

Eat sitting down in a calm environment. This does not include the car.

Eat without distractions. Distractions include radio, television, newspapers, books, intense or anxiety-producing conversations or music.

Eat what your body wants.

Eat until you are satisfied.

Eat (with the intention of being) in full view of others.

Eat with enjoyment, gusto and pleasure.

 Join in with us on Friday~~ Finding Beauty  (Please be sure to link this post to yours — other wise I will have to pull it– I would hate to do that!

On Monday join Mary at Little Red House — every one participating there is sooo good. Check them out!

We have a new link operator — it will be really fun an colorful– let me know what you think of it!

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TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

May 13, 2010 at 6:04 pm | Fridays Finding Beauty, spring | 30 comments

Spring Teasing – Friday~~Finding Beauty

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Welcome to Friday~~Finding Beauty!

These gorgeous clouds and snow capped mountains were what greeted me this week. Chilly wind and blustery days made me “sigh” a lot. ( I tend to be a sigh-er… always have been… good OR bad …   I sigh) My brain tells me I just need to be patient but my heat is yearning for spring.

Then just yesterday– the clouds pulled away and 67 degree weather brought these glorious buds.

Spring just makes me smile.  I really don’t think there is anything more beautiful, than spring– the hope of rebirth, forgiveness and a fresh start.

Then there is always a spring “catch” with your Grandpa!

1- diving for a great catch

2- tossin  it back “don’t drop it Grandpa!”

3- Look at the intense focus

I’m not going to tell him he needs to keep his eyes open to be able to catch it– I bet he knows

Here’s to everyone breathing in the FRESH spring air!  At last!!!

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

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April 15, 2010 at 8:41 pm | Fridays Finding Beauty | 16 comments

No Words Necessary

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Welcome to Friday~~Finding Beauty!

I imagine that many of you have seen this before– I recieved this via an email and had to share. To me, this is simply one of the most BEAUTIFUL gifts anyone could give or recieve.

Look at the twinkle in EVERYONE’S eyes!

Please make sure to stop by Beverly’s Pink Saturday,  Melissa at the Inspired Room and Mary’s Little Red House.

Thank you all so much for joining in our Beauty Celebration!

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

 

April 8, 2010 at 7:58 pm | Fridays Finding Beauty, Uncategorized | 28 comments

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