Shop of the Week Lanmon Originals

I am not typically a sentimental person. Being married to the same man for 38 years on the 24th of July can change that a bit even if it is temporary. So being in that state of mind I have a lovely bracelet to share with you from our Group2020 featured shop of the week.

Isn't this a lovely bracelet? The seed beads used to crochet and create this beautiful accessory are in the warm colors that I find myself wearing more and more these days. I also really like that the metal bead has "love" on one side and a heart on the other.

Where did I find such beauty, talent and style?

Lanmom Originals on Etsy and if you take the time to browse I am sure you will find something you like too.

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Number 34

We got to spend our anniversary a couple weeks ago with family in Utah. We had a great time seeing the kids (the grown up ones) and the grandkids. We took everyone to a Real Salt Lake game on the evening of the 24th which happens to be our anniversary and a holiday in Utah. The game was followed by fireworks because of the holiday.

We took two days to travel each way. I know we could do the trip in one day but 11 or so hours of driving makes for one very long day and we aren't so young anymore. On the way up we stayed in Laughlin at Harrah's and on the way back at the Rio in Las Vegas. Rooms were courtesy of Harrah's. (Thanks)

 Above are all 6 of the little ones at the soccer game.

Original watercolor by Lauren Alexander.

Thirty three years ago today I got married. I still am and it is still good. I am using my one of my favorite artists to illustrate the day.

Today

On this day 33 years ago I married a wonderful man. He was in the Navy at the time. Three children, six grandchildren, seven homes, two dogs and other assorted pets later we are still married and plan to be for many more years to come.

It is hard to find pictures of him because he is usually the one taking them at family gatherings. This one comes from helping my daughter and her family to move into a home they purchased earlier this year. I like the happy look on his face.

Summertime

It is definitely summertime here in the Valley of the Sun. The temperatures will be in the triple digits for the next couple months. I have found things to enjoy here despite the blast furnace temperatures that you just have to figure out how to survive. As part of an EtsyBloggers carnival for the month of July I have been asked to name 5 of the most enjoyable things about summer.
Here goes-

1. I like it when the days are longer in the summertime. Not getting dark until 8:00 or 9:oo pm lifts my spirits and I can be busy much longer. I am the type that when the sun goes down I want my pajamas and a book. My day is done.
2. Here in the desert we experience one of the most awesome things that makes the heat bearable if only for a short time. I am talking about the monsoons. You can see the clouds build all through the hot afternoon and wait hoping for the rain. Sometimes the storm kind of falls apart but other times you get to see the lightening, hear the thunder and be amazed by the heavy downpour that can be so heavy at times that I can't see my back fence only about 20 feet away.
3. One of my favorite holidays is in the summer. That is the 4th of July. This day brings to mind barbecues and fireworks. I think everyday should end with fireworks but then again that would mean the display wouldn't seem so special so I take that back.
4. Our wedding anniversay is in July on the 24th, so summer time is a time for celebrating that. This year will be our 33rd and the longest lasting marriage in our families. Dinner, romance, maybe and an overnight trip somewhere, what is not to like about that?
5. The last great thing about summer is the clothes. You can get rid of all the layers of winter and wear simple, beautiful things like sundresses. I have found some lovely ones window shopping on Etsy for this post.

Take a look and tell me what you think. Clicking on the picture will take you to the shop I found then in.


I love the flow and shape of these dresses. They can be found in the shop Chic Complement on Etsy.