2018 GraceReclaimed Christmas Trunk Show Invitation...

Ok Sweet Friends and Clients...I know I said that I'd be blogging, BUT you know!

I'm readying for you all in my last minute B fashion!

(and I even had a couple of extra weeks prep time, OMgoodness, that's the problem!)

So in case you missed it

~ here is the official invite ~

Yes, it's tomorrow night...one night only,

Spouses are welcome,

As always, no little ones :( Just too crowded in the old Charlton place!

And YES, it's a pajama party, IF YOU LIKE?!

I'm wearin' mine!!

RSVP to my email Pretty Please and Thank You
bshaw0857@aol.com

O, Star of wonder, Star of night
Star of royal beauty bright
Westward leading, Still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.

 “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”   Matthew 2:2

2018 focus scripture...

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Joshua 1:9 

Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Ezekiel 36:26

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Jeremiah 24:7

I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.
Lamentations 2:19
"Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord.  Lift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children."

Just B~Lieve!!

And ready your Christmas PJs!!

 

Always in His grace, B

 

 

"THE GRACE OF GOD" ... So grace is favor, "unmerited favor." Salvation by Grace. Grace is, therefore, God's unmerited favor - His goodness toward those who have no claim on, nor reason to expect, divine favor.

The principal manifestation of God's grace has heen in the form of a gift.

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2018 focus scripture...

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Joshua 1:9 

Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Ezekiel 36:26

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Jeremiah 24:7

I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.
Lamentations 2:19
"Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord.  Lift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children."

Never in control...

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OK, so it was brought to my small "attention span" ~ that I shouldn't tease or put things out  on the WWW. if I'm not going to do it!  Well let's just say, that's how the Shaw abode works.  If I say I"M GOING TO host something, whether it be a family gathering or a GraceReclaimed CHRISTMAS TRUNK SHOW,
me and St. P put things into high gear!! 

 

I know I'm not alone here, #anyoneelse?!

 

Anyway, the gears are definitely churning, his with a bit of coaxing, the cold weather is helping and The Old Charlton Place is looking more and more like Christmas everyday.  I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but that's the way the holidays have always been around here, never too early! 

 

And since our youngest actually gets to come home for Thanksgiving too (last minute leave approved), I want him to soak up all the season he can.

 

Rest assured I'm not just teasing or throwing things out to keep you guessing, because as I write life is happening around us and as you all know,

we are never really in control!

 

Without sharing too much, we are also sadly waiting and praying for God to lovingly heal or call Philip's dad home...our boys' precious Grandfather, Clifford Lee Shaw, the sweetest man I've ever known!  At 91, he's had several hard years, but has continued on with great determination, spunk and strength! 

We love him dearly and graciously ask for your prayers!

 

 

In the midst of all this work and focus on the beautiful season coming, along with anticipation of my little family being together for Thanksgiving, again we are possibly facing another tough loss.  It is in this time of my life, missing my own parents so...that I've realized how extremely blessed I have been. 
I so cherish my God and His wonderful grace! 

 

Love on your parents while you can!

Wishing you all a blessed family filled Thanksgiving! 

May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may His face shine upon you all...forever!

 So I'll let you know...that's all I can do!
Always and in God's Gracious Care, B


2018 focus scripture...

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Joshua 1:9 

Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Ezekiel 36:26

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Jeremiah 24:7

I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.
Lamentations 2:19
"Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord.  Lift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children."

November showed up early, that is my excuse....

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Hello my friends.  Wow, it’s November already ~ how time flies on the SIDETRACK!  Goes without saying, it has been a long while since a real “Post”.  Maybe it was my baby going off to the dreaded army (mom heart draining), maybe it’s that I let life get in the way (I’m in my own way most of time), or maybe I’ve lost the blog bug

(if I truly ever had it).  BUT today I’m here again, hoping that you might be too! 

 

Falling on my knees as we welcome November with thanksgiving and looking forward to the season of rejoicing to come!

First things first…

Update: Our youngest guy Garrison, is doing well way out in the Mojave Desert … recently promoted to Private 1^st Class, so we are very proud parents!    Fort Irwin is a National Training Center where he was assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment - Blackhorse Troopers, who are stationed at the base to provide an opposing force to units on training rotation before possible deployment.  Meaning those stationed there aren’t likely to be deployed ~ much to my guy’s disappointment, but comfort to this Mom’s selfish heart.  For now ANYWAY, truly answered prayers!  Thank you so much for yours!!!  

He’ll be home on leave for Christmas…man I have missed him, even if he did cause a 3^rd or so of this platinum hair!! 

 

         

             Isn't he andsome  ;) ?!

 

 

 Counting the days!

 

Speaking of counting the days and secondly,

I’m hoping you all are up for an annual GraceReclaimed Christmas Trunk Show.

Because one way or another, if I can get around myself…it will happen!

It’s beginning to look a lot like a Blue and White Christmas at the old Charlton Place,

so stay tuned!!

 

In God’s gracious care and feeling so very blessed, B

2018 focus scripture...

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Joshua 1:9 

Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
 

Ezekiel 36:26

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Jeremiah 24:7

I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.

Lamentations 2:19
"Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord.
Lift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children."

Just Sayin'...

I so hope this reminder finds you all well and good!

I'm still here, Camp Blessing Gala week almost behind me...

The most wonderful time of year and the trunk show

 ahead!!

In God's forever gracious care, B

TRUE NORTH

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This week I said goodbye to my youngest guy, my heart!  He shipped out for Army boot camp and AIT in Fort Benning, Georgia.  Then, he’s on to Airborne Infantry training...

But this full heart of mine has to take this, HIS dream, one step at a time!

 

He has wanted to join and serve his country since he was 12 years old, maybe even younger.  He has talked about it and dreamed about it for the last several years as his father and I selfishly tried everything to steer him in any other direction. After a year of college and a thankfully short but crazy detour, he is now pursuing that dream of his!   And as much as this mother fought this joining, she also feels a great amount of pride in the fact that he is so determined and dedicated to doing this thing.  Knowing full well, he will achieve and succeed admirably, this almost life long goal of his.

After 21 almost 22 years of our lives holding onto him with every hard headed, good intentioned mother bone in my body; I’m having to hand this “as hard” headed, bold hearted, soulful young man to someone else.  That someone else is not the strong but sensible and compassionate drill sergeant I’ve been praying to receive him upon his arrival on base...But the one true King, his Heavenly Father, who blessed him into our lives in the first place.  The only other one I could possibly trust to lead, guide and protect him on this journey!

So there I said it, I’m handing him over to God!!  You read it here, my vow to hand him over to the One who is always standing with open arms to receive any and everything I am willing to let go.   I am vowing to do this daily, because I know each night when I lay down to sleep, I will grab with everything I’ve got in this mother’s overprotective heart & mind to take it back in worry and fret….

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22

I heard a phrase the other day and it immediately made me think of him. 
 

True North is your orienting point - your fixed point in a spinning world – that helps you stay on track as a leader. It is derived from your most deeply held beliefs, values, and the principles you're lead by. It is your internal compass, unique to you, representing who you are at your deepest level.

He is certainly true north to me, he is a reminder of everything that is good in the world!  Not always perfect by any stretch like all of us, but constantly striving to do what is right and living for others and his God.

At his deepest level he longs to do something worthwhile, to serve in a way that will make a difference.  He kept saying he wanted to join the army for many reasons, but also to make his family proud. And we would respond, "We already are proud, but you must remember, the world is different now as is the reason for combat."

His response was always the same,

“Regardless, I’m going to hopefully help others return!”

So if I may be so bold as to ask you to pray for Garrison Lee Shaw, our youngest and truly brave guy.   The smallest thought or prayer from you, my friends will mean the world and those combined will add up to shouts to the One Most High! 

  

I Am a Son of a King Who is Not Moved by This World.

For My God is with Me and Goes Before Me.

I do not Fear Because I am His.

 

Over anxiously waiting for his one phone call to tell us he is good and give us his address so we can write to him over the next 14 weeks...
UPDATE~Got an unexpected call Thursday evening, he is good, no address yet so we should get to hear his voice again in the next week or so.  I rested for a moment :)

In God's gracious care, this rambling proud of my son Mom, B

2018 focus scripture...

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Joshua 1:9 

Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
 

Ezekiel 36:26

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Jeremiah 24:7

I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.

Lamentations 2:19
"Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord.
Lift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children."

 

I've always hated mauve ~ And how to say it!

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You all know that I've never been a fan of anything close to Taupe!

If it reads pink, I steer clear.

So Mauve has never been my favorite color, even when it was all the rage back in the 90's.

I remember a coworker when I was in "oil & gas", who loved decorating;

pronouncing it as above.  Come to think of it, she was of French descent.

I thought she was so wrong, I'd just giggle when she said it!

Cause in my Texas bred mind, it was obviously maw~ve!

 Just goes to show you, I'm willing to admit when I am... even some 20 odd years later!

 This was all shortly before I was blessed to marry St. Philip and take up "styling and decorating" as my pastime/passion work!

 

 

Photo credit above...Pinterest of course!

 

 I am now a mauve, but I'll say lilac (because its easier to pronounce in Texan) convert!

Just looking at all of these beautiful pictures I've recently collected makes me love it so much more this time around!

It has taken on a whole new feminine, sumptuous beauty I never appreciated before...

 

One of my favorite jobs from this past year was an OBGYN office in The Woodlands.

And you guessed it, Taupe/Mauve/Lilac infused!

It did take some convincing...

  

 

 

It was actually a job I tried to remove myself from, you know, the trying to retire thing and all!

But after a long 9 month, hands on, redoing, repurposing, rethinking process,

which gave me some much needed time with my sister

not to mention her wonderful office crew, it was a blessing job!

 

Again, I find God's purpose in most everything I first resist!

May your direction be clear this debut Monday

and your resistance fade in regard to your calling!

 

Enjoying the winter, but looking forward to the graceful lilacs of spring, B 

 

 

 

 

2018 focus scripture...

Ezekiel 36:26

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Jeremiah 24:7

I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.

Shoes of Purpose...

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As January rushes in, I’ve been reflecting on the past year, my new age and how I’ll spend 2018.  These quotes have been in my blog inspiration journal for a while and I found each worth contemplating a bit more and sharing with you, my friends!

 

"You can take no credit for beauty at sixteen...but if you are beautiful at sixty, that is your souls own doing" - Marie Stopes

 

I so pray my soul has grown to be beautiful as time has passed, remembering the many beautiful women that shaped me throughout my 60 years. 

First of course my mom, Elizabeth Prince~ strong, determined & loving…

Mrs. Lela Meader ~ kind, witty and straightforward…

 Mrs. Erma Mowry ~ soft spoken, sincere and gracefull...

Mrs. Doris Grant ~ wise, forgiving and always resilient...

   Mrs. Bennie Cornelsen ~ classic, creative and supportive…

  Mrs. Jess Overby, Godly, full of light and laughter...

and Mrs. Irene Glowacki who taught me the most beautiful thing you can wear

is a smile, hers is still glorious!

 

"What we spend the majority of our waking lives doing should be something we find really valuable and rewarding." – Adam Grant

 

I’ve spent 36 years raising boys and almost as many years trying to make things more beautiful…I’m not sure I would consider myself a total success at either, but by the grace of God, I have 3 awesome young men that call me Mom and many wonderful clients now friends that have trusted me with the place they call home!  Raising my guys, an invaluable gift and privilege…Decorating homes, a rewarding passion and also a privilege!

 

“Maybe the holes we feel in our lives aren’t all supposed to be filled. Let them sit there awhile and ache. Let them sit there awhile and speak. Maybe they’ve got something to say.” – Beth Moore

 

When I read this thought by Beth Moore, I realized that there is an ache in my heart to do something else with the time remaining…to hear God’s calling more than ever in my 60 years.  I know my life has been full and I have tried to live it with purpose!  But what is God’s purpose for me?  That is a question that keeps speaking.  And I feel a constant tugging to do something more meaningful for others, something to make a difference!!

 

"The preaching that this world needs most is the sermons in shoes that are walking with Jesus Christ." – D.L. Moody

 

In this new year, my goals are a bit different.  As I’ve told many, I love styling and decorating, but I've been trying to retire for a couple of years now!  Then I smile and say, of course I will never say no to my old and dear clients, or for that matter my friends.  It is just part of this creative soul!  But I’m really hoping to work with people in need that would love to, but for some reason, can’t afford to pay for design assistance.    

So I’m asking my readers and friends, if you know of someone deserving or someone who was affected by the recent Houston floods that might need design or decorating help of any kind, please contact me.  I want to give my time to them as thanks for the many blessings I have received through these 60 years from others…my family, my husband, my boys, my mentors, my friends, my clients and most importantly, my Father God!

Lord knows, I have the shoes…just hoping to wear them with more purpose in 2018,   Most sincerely and in God’s gracious care, B

 

 

 

2018 focus scripture...

Ezekiel 36:26

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Jeremiah 24:7

I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.