Wednesday, October 23, 2013

GraceReclaimed Alfresco.....

Please forgive the confusion and repost....if you have already received this GraceReclaimed post.  I'm having some issues with my Blog Host, they aren't playing very nicely,
so it's back to good old blogger....please bear with me!!!

Cooler weather is here (for now)! Is anyone else elated, giddy, ecstatic, overjoyed?? ….Well you get my cool drift!  Happy October ya’ll! 

And to welcome fall and the fast approaching holiday season, I am excited to announce a new happening, 7thJoy inspired, but way different!   

It’s the Grace Reclaimed Alfresco Sale!   

After several years of wonderful 7thJoy Trunk shows with my friend and cohort, Robin McKay and few other special friends and artisans, a break was in order 

But me, being the ever wondering mind, creative wanna be busier that I need to self; I just had to come up with something to change up the routine and continue to celebrate creativity. 

Thus, GraceReclaimed and.... 

The 1st GraceReclaimed Al Fresco Sale! 

On my own, as a designer/home stylist for the last 19 years, I’ve come across some wonderful one of a kind things, amazing finds, a “few” extra chairs and pieces I just never had the chance to use or wasn’t willing to let go. 

Well it’s time ~ time to start letting go, time to start clearing out and time to start gracefully sharing some of those things….. 

So I'm reclaiming, repurposing, refurbishing, reworking, repainting, revamping or simply selling a plethora of things from my hoarding designer stash!

The sale will include new and old furniture, accessories, lighting and soft goods; as well as holiday & seasonal décor, plus a few 7thJoy second chance items!

Maybe even some treasures from 1 or 2 guest participants!

    So mark your calendars for,

  Saturday, November 16th , 9:00 - 4:00

  400 Epps, Tomball, Tx 77375

The Old Charlton House Grounds 

Put your GRACE on and come claim a few things for yourself!

…..cash only and carry immediately please!

This sale will be by invitation only, via this blog, facebook friends and Pingg past 7thJoyTrunkShow loyals.    

Feel free to bring guests, but I kindly ask that all attendees print and wear this name tag or wear the word GRACE somewhere on your person

  GraceReclaimedNameTag

My hope is to make this a repeat event with a variety of friends/participants/artisans, so if you would like to join the next sale, email me for details! BShaw0857@aol.com 

Watch the blog, grace reclaimed peeks to follow!!!

Can’t wait to see you! 

In God’s Gracious Care, Belinda Abbott-Shaw

Monday, June 17, 2013

Stacy&Josh, 1000 Years, & Cookies


This past weekend, I had the opportunity honor to work on the wedding of my beautyfull niece and her handsome groom, Stacy and Josh Lane. 

 
I can’t tell you how stunning the bride was or how perfect the day turned out; you just had to be there.   And as usual, I didn’t take pictures, but praying that I’ll be able to share some of the shots once the photographers allow.  In the meantime,  here are a couple of special pictures and one little favor I managed to pull off for my new nephew by marriage!



 
Aunt B’s Gracefull Cookies
 
 
 
 2¾ cup flour, 1 t baking soda, 1 t salt  (Combine & Set aside)
2 sticks butter (1 salted, 1 unsalted)
2 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 t Mexican Vanilla, plus a little more~~
6 oz or half a bag of Nestle Milk Chocolate Morsels
6 oz or half a bag of Nestle White Chocolate Morsels
2 ½ cups flake coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Beat softened butter & both sugars, add vanilla, mix until creamy; then add eggs 1 at a time & mix well after each addition.  Gradually stir in flour mixture;  add morsels, coconut & pecans. Stir Well!
Drop by rounded teaspoon or small scoop onto ungreased cookie sheet
(I use a baking/pizza stone).

Bake for 13-15 minutes  or until golden brown, cool on baking rack, enjoy!!!!!!

 

Lord, let me live my life so that others may come to know you, simply by knowing me.

A true desire yet something I still fail at more than I’d like to admit!

But because of God’s grace, I will move faithfully forward and keep working toward being the person He calls me to be!

Much love and joy filled my heart this weekend, b


 P.S. Watch for my blog to be moving or changing names,,, if you are interested in following!
            7thJoy may soon be a thing of the past,  but Grace Abounds, so stay tuned!