Whatcha Doin’?

I'm still here!  I hope you are, too. It's turning out to be a really busy Summer at My Place!  I've been busy playing ... See below for how to make these cute t-shirts. ... and PLAYING! And that man I married has been gardening ... Sure wish I'd had time to do a tablescape with these gladiolus! ... so we've been freezing and canning ... and too tired to cook!   Anybody else have that problem? We've had the front porch repainted after a roof leak removed 106 years of paint.  Yikes! I've also been reading ... and reflecting. Reading and reflecting on your responses to my recent Reader Survey, too.  I'll share the results with you soon.  You are an interesting ... Keep Reading...

Do You Sparkle and Shine?

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. -- Elizabeth Kubler Ross     If it's dark in your world right now, I pray you've found the Light ...   Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12   If you're not dealing with the dark, perhaps it's a good time to take a look around and search for someone living in the shadows.   Maybe a little creative caring is in order.   Just a thought ...   Thanks for stopping by! I hope you always find encouragement, inspiration, and challenge ... at My Place to Yours. ... Keep Reading...

Life Colors of a ’70s Teenager …

These beauties are blooming in the garden. Their timing is perfect!  Their colors make me think of my sister ... and her birthday is today.  It's a big one.  *Smile* I was actually with my sister about a year ago when we came upon this shop window. We had a good laugh.  Seriously? ... Sister and I grew up in the '70s ... and lime green and orange were the colors we chose for our shared bedroom.  They were the only ones we could agree upon.  Just imagine ... floral bedspreads (with a touch of yellow and white thrown in for good measure) and window treatments of bright orange tied-back draperies with lime green sheers.  It was the perfect room for two tween-turned-teen girls.  ... Keep Reading...