I am sure that at one time or another you have heard a public speaking horror story about someone's friends, brothers, sister in-laws mother. It is hard to find first person accounts of public humiliation, after all who wants to admit to a very embarrassing moment. The story I am about to recount happened to me, I was the pub... More..
Beyond the kids the pets that manbeyond the dirty, dishes broken vanthe work, the jobthe endless daysthe lonely nightsomewhere somewhere a spark burns, bright?Way down deep there has to be a resemblanceof the former mea spark of lighta smile so brightmy wit, my wisdom, my sheer delightI am sure there has to besomewhere the br... More..
Circles,In every man there is a heartand hidden there a lieIn every lie there is a truthand in the truth a sighAnd when the sighs have come and goneand all the truths are told...Man will be much wiser then...for man will then be old. More..
"Have nothing in your home you do know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." This is a great piece of advice from William Morris, you remember him, visionary, poet, decorator, textile designer. This may be old advice but it is just as relevant today as it was in the late 1800's. What good is a piece of furniture that is n... More..
Ornament Your Life Aluminum trees? Christmas emails? U2 on UTube singing "Silent Night?" For those that long for a Christmas that is a little more natural and traditional just visit your local grocery store! All the ingredients for a natural festive centerpiece are waiting at your local grocery store. Pick up some pears, po... More..
Use the principles of design to build better decorating skills. The elements of design often called principles are Line, Form, Harmony, Balance, Proportion, Rhythm and Emphasis. You will notice that something just isn't right in your room if one of theses elements is forgotten or used incorrectly.Line: The effect of a line is... More..
soft are the sighs and warm are the thighs surroundingenclosing, weighing down the feathers in the duvetbright is the light and blue is the dayshining outside the window paneloud is the laughing echoing down the hallrattling in the kitchen kettle boils and whistlesstill nestled in the bed thoughts and signs ramble in my head.... More..
What you couldn't seeThe tears many and frustratingtired of hurting, tired of waitingarguments, cursing, debating.I'm stupid, I cryI'm worried, I trySmall overwhelmed I struggle to comprehendBad job condemned.Turn a new pageSame stuffTURN a new pageConsumed with rage.TURN A NEW PAGEHowIf only my partner in strifehad put as mu... More..
I have always had a fascination for furniture arrangements. When I was a little girl I use to make floor plans complete with furniture and accessories. I was very aware of interiors and so I had an issue with my Mom's living room. She refused to put in a coffee table! I was perplexed by this obvious design fax pas, how could ... More..
Do you know how much I loved my Dad? Do you know how happy I was when he finally agreed to come and live with me? Do you know how sick he was? Neither did I. He had lived alone for 11 years and copped beautifully. Mom had cancer and worried about how he would manage with out her, but he managed and surprise all of us. I had a... More..
Teddi Wilson
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