{BagsbyBevy} I don't think you've ever met Maude!!

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:: Homespun Baby! Shoes ::

gifted to my cousin Sarah and Randy - for their little guy!!

:: Homespun Baby! Shoes ::

gifted to Mrs. G (my youngest's Kindergarten Teacher) 

:: Tea Wallet ::
small, holds 4 tea bags
gift to a sweet friend from church

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These are all gifts - but I wanted to show you what all has been happening in stolen moments, here and there!!

Basically, I needed to get these items done - before "packing up" shop.

Oh, and I don't know that I've ever shown you Maude...
I found "her" at a fabric sale for all but $12.00!!


Can I say - thrilled?  I've always wanted a dress form and now, I think I may have a second one on my  hands - here shortly!!  Can't wait.
I love these vintage things!!

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That's the latest from BagsbyBevy!!!

{BagsbyBevy} Do I still have it in Me?

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Oh My!!
By the title of this post, you know what's coming.  A long-overdue post regarding BagsbyBevy and if you don't know or remember what that is - it's because, I haven't posted about it in a long, long time or, else, you're very, very new here.   Thanks for coming by, if that is the case!
BagsbyBevy?  So.  It's my etsy shop.

Don't looking for it - right now.  Well, you can... but...

It's "on vacation" - because!!!

I'm heading out to do a Show and Sell (sort of a Christmas/Holiday Sale) with our church.

Which takes place Saturday Morning - ahem!!  Yes, tomorrow morning.  I'm really looking forward to it.  It's been awhile - Ladies Breakfasts and get-togethers are always a good time!!

I just thought, maybe, I'd show you a sneak peek of some new additions...

I promise.

If they don't sell - they'll be added to the shop!!

Do I still have it in me?

I know one thing!!  It did feel good to "get back in the saddle" again.  Sometimes, I do my best work - at last minute and this was the case.   Five of these items were made in the last two days...

You have yourself a wonderful weekend!!!

Building Home

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How are you building your home - today?

Proverbs 24:3-4

By wisdom a house is built ...

And by knowledge the rooms are filled

With all precious and pleasant riches.

I've been thinking of this.  Pondering.  

The implications of a life-giving home... are strong!

What does that look like and how?

What can I learn and what can I do better?

Can't wait to find out...

I've been gifted this book as part of a birthday gift and it's been a slow, but good read.

The Life-Giving Home by Sally and Sarah Clarkson

As well, the same old - same old.  LIFE continues to happen as it does.

The laundry still needs to fill the line...

Finding a little creative inspiration for my kitchen...

The business is growing by leaps and bounds (BTW: my husband and I are having a blast! - working this together...) and yet I still find time to sew, for HERE!

Having my kids home all day long with less camps, this year ... enjoying these slow summer days.

I'm grateful for each new day the Lord grants to me.  

How the opportunity to build my home on the rock of his salvation... 

is constant and imperative!!

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Have a wonderful rest of the week!!

You know what?  I know my blogging has been some touch-and-go here, so thanks for stopping by to read - would you just say "hello" (here via comments) - I would love to hear from you...

How is your summer going so far?

Changes. Ready or Not... here they come!

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Ready or not... Changes are on the rise.

If you follow me on Facebook, at all, you've seen a lot of photos lately.  :)

You know our kids have celebrated their last day of the school year, this past Monday.

With that... I've done quite a bit of sewing for each of the teachers and bus driver... making Pocket Pouch and Tea Wallet gifts!!

I celebrated my 43rd birthday - with my family - as we enjoyed a family vacation to Niagara Falls, via bus, with my daughter's Frontier Girl Troop....

In the past... 43 was an age I was not willing to embrace.  Surprisingly... I think I've overcome that one.  When you feel really good (healthwise) - it's amazing how your thoughts and feelings feel pretty good, too!

You may have figured out that I am aunt all over again.  My brother and his wife had their first baby.

 A little girl!  By photos, she is so sweet, yet I'm anxious to meet her in person. :)

We have "new" neighbors (for not sure how long)... and "old", original neighbors who are moving on, to other housing arrangements.  In time, it will be our turn.  We keep hearing random rumors about the demise of this property - that has been our home for seven/eight wonderful years.  It makes for something rather bittersweet.

It's been strange seeing more wildlife critters in and out of the fence - rather than the cows!!

Definitely, taller grasses and TONS more wildflowers...

Yet, life goes on. 

There is still laundry to be done and "gardening" to tend too.

I'm so, so thankful for the gorgeous weather that has been part of this week, so far.  WOW!!!

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Psalm 116:7

Be at rest once more, O my soul, 

For the LORD has been good to you.

A beautiful handwritten scripture on the inside of one of many birthday cards.  

Perfect timing in it's reminder.

I truly am so blessed!

{BagsbyBevy} Country Crossroad

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There is a newbie in the shop.  Just thought I'd share and let you know it's there.

Traffic has been a little slow - in both the coming and the going.

And, I've been just as much to blame. :)

Before another day passes.

I hope you'll stop by.

Enter.

::Country Crossroad::

{Oversized, Large Tote bag}

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Take a look around BagsbyBevy before you move on!  I'd appreciate it.

Oh, and these tiptoed out of my hand, a couple of weeks ago - to a friend of mine for her new little baby boy!

::Homespun Baby - Shoes::
{gift to Danielle}

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My new tag-line for the shop is "two seams at a time".  It's true.  I've been a busy gal...
But, when I get to sewing I "slow down" a bit and it really does relax.

Even if I only get two seams sewn at a time - before something else calls me away. :)

Thank you for reading here today!!

{Bags by Bevy} Ladies Breakfast and sales update...

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“You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically, to say “no” to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside."― Stephen R. Covey

I've been quiet here - lately - on the blog, in this little space,  I know.  Simply because life has been happening the way it should be!  Busy, sure!  But - living it well... saying yes to different things!!

Some of that busy involved this...

Several of you have been wondering just how that Ladies Breakfast and Home Goods sale went this past Saturday... for me, with Bags by Bevy!

To answer your question - I would have to say it went pretty well.  I mean, I feel pretty good about it. ;)

Several items never got updated into my etsy shop and well... a majority of them sold - first thing!!!

Listed below are the items that sold.

:: Smoke and Mirrors ::

Classic Medium Tote

Sold to Kathy M.

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:: Autumn Bloom ::

Classic Medium Tote

Sold to Julie B.

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:: Tea Wallet ::

holds two tea bags

Sold to Gwen K.

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:: Black Lace ::

Overnight Bag

Sold to Lori H.

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:: Tea Wallets ::

 both hold four tea bags each - can be used to carry business cards, etc.
One sold and one as a gift (given away)!

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 :: Figgy Pudding ::
Pocket Pouch
Sold to Julie B.

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::Homemade Goodness::

Cookbooks... for sale on behalf of my sister, Gladys - with proceeds of cookbook sales 

to Bald Eagle Boys Camp

Total of 3 sold - with two more sales pending...

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Here is my table display, for the morning!!

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We were asked to sign up to bring a dish - if we desired.

I chose to make an Overnight Caramel French Toast.  No photo, though. :( Sorry!

Albeit to say - there was quite the selection and yummy goodness...all around.  

No one left hungry, for sure!!  If they did - it was their own fault. 

I wish I had a few more photos of the time together... the fellowship of over 50 ladies, in attendance, was so sweet! And so was the "message" truly shared from the heart!  A message on  God's Faithfulness - through some really difficult seasons in one dear sister's life.  The worship time was moving - with the songs chosen - and I, for one, could have kept on singing.

There were tears and smiles and many hugs of affirmation, throughout the time, with many of us being able to relate with one another...

It was wonderful!!

I'm really thankful to feel this sense of belonging with these dear ladies from our local church!!

My prayer is that it will only continue to grow and strengthen in the years to come!