February 2013 Archives - Oh So Shabby by Debbie

Featured Post ~ French Country Cottage

February 18, 2013 by Debbie Reynolds 26 Comments

Courtney’s before and after photos, of her French Country Cottage kitchen redo .. Her farmhouse charm, will leave you wanting more from her.

When I started my facebook page two years ago last month. Courtney, was one of the first pages I followed. I loved her style, and just her in general. Over the past two years I’ve watched Courtney’s home transpire into a charming “French Country” Farmhouse. Courtney has a style totally her own, and when you see a post you can say without a doubt, that’s Courtney from French Country Cottage. And having your on unique style that is recognized by many, is a GOOD thing. Courtney, sure has that one down to her signature style. The post I am sharing here is her kitchen, but make no mistake about the rest of her home, and style.. You will not want to miss the rest of her home makeover, and her truly thrifty style. I admire someone that can design with a budget in mind. Courtney, has an outdoor entertaining area that many that is just beautiful,many of the things came from Kmart, and it looks like a million bucks my friends..I admire this lady, and have had the privilege of talking with her several times via the internet .. This post on her kitchen, as well as the rest of her home for you to go see, is long over due. Courtney, thank you for always being so gracious, and just for being you. I love your style. http://www.frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Blessing to all,

~Debbie~

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Featuring “Addicted 2 Decorating”

February 12, 2013 by Debbie Reynolds 27 Comments

Never say a small space can’t be all you need.. Kristi from Addicted 2 Decorating has proven it can be done. I’d say this young lady made the most of her space, and what a beautiful job she did .. She ROCKED this condo.. Awesome job Kristi.. Check out her awesome blog at http://www.addicted2decorating.com/my-tiny-condo-breakfast-room-makeover-before-and-after.html

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Mother loved these flowers ~

February 6, 2013 by Debbie Reynolds 18 Comments

It’s been 27 months now, since I saw my Mother alive, heard her voice, or touched her, and held her close. I write about her often, either on my FB page, or here.. I’ve shared a couple of her stories of her life, growing up in the depression.. It has been therapeutic for me to talk of her, here, or to my grandchildren, or a perfect stranger for that matter..It keeps my heart from busting open at times, just allowing her stories, her life, her ways, her words, to pour out of me, and continue to take on

their life. Many may say why can’t you just let go? I will never let go, I’ll celebrate her life everyday that God allows me too. I know that not all women reading this will understand, but I was so blessed to have a Mother that loved me no matter what, stood with me, and allowed me to be me. Even when I know in my heart she might have wished I’d went in other directions at times.

She told me many times she was proud of me, as a Mother, woman, and as her daughter. I as a teen, and young adult, did things that maybe she was not always proud of, and she told me so. But, she stood beside me, as a Mothers does. I always knew that when the day came and God called her home, I’d be totally lost. And I lost I was.. I felt so alone, even with people around me. But that didn’t began to describe what I went through the first year, or so after her death and still today in many ways. I was so lost, I felt as if a part of me had died and gone with her. My grief at first was shock, know that I looking back, it took me 6 months to realize she was not coming back, she had joined my dad, and she wanted that. She missed him so much.

She died from a massive stroke, nine months to the day of my Dad’s death. It was not expected, as my dad’s death was, he had been ill for about 2 years before his heart gave out on him.. I can’t explain to anyone of you what it feels like to lose your parents at any age. To no longer have parents here on earth. Most of us will go through it, and while it is hard, the hardest thing I’ve done so far in 56 years.. You learn in ways how to cope, how to carry on, and move forward..I find myself saying, wow what would Mom think about this, about my grandchildren today, she loved them so.. While it has been 27 months, in so many ways it seems like yesterday. Then years ago in other ways..I know she can not see me here, see me cry, my pain , and how much I am still saddened by her untimely death.. The Bible tells us there will be no sadness in Heaven, so when I have encountered her, I know it was her Angles that had come to comfort me.. To let me know she was ok, and that I would see her again..

So, for the ones reading this that has lost a loved one, we do not have to let go. Why would anyone even think that. I will never let go of the hand and heart that gave me life, shared so much with me. And was above all a good Mother, wife woman, sister, and friend. You do not have to let go, you may keep their memory alive within your heart until you see them again..

~Debbie~

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All About Bottled Up Designs~

February 1, 2013 by Debbie Reynolds 38 Comments

Bottled Up Designs, remarkable jewelry handmade from antique glass and bottles reclaimed from wooded habitats and farmlands in the Pennsylvania Amish Country in an effort to help the environment and wildlife.

Preserving the Past, While Helping the Future!

Remarkable eco friendly recycled glass jewelry, made from the glass gathered from wooded habitats. All products are made using no chemicals, solder or flux, as these procedures can be harmful to the enviornment.

Each piece includes “The Story of the Glass” detailing what the glass was originally and the age of the piece

Follow them on thie website http://bottledupdesigns.com/ as well as their FB page https://www.facebook.com/Bottledupdesignsjewelry?ref=ts&fref=ts. I love this concept, as well as my earrings, and necklaces I have gotten from Bottled Up Designs.. They are very well made, and worth every penny for that one of a kind design.. I hope you check them out and decided to get your Valentine’s gift today . ~Debbie~

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