New Treasury: February

'February' by KingMtnTreasures

February birthstone is amethyst.

Vintage Purple Wave... JCarterHandmad... $60.00	Amethyst - 8x10 Fin... ccreativity $25.00	February Birthday B... bridalbellejew... $25.50	100 Handmade Purple... cupcakesbychri... $10.00
Gold Dipped Amethys... NYCJewelrydesi... $87.00	Large Tote Bag - La... ickadybag $35.00	Metal Card Case Pur... colorsbyliza $48.00	Purple Crystal Drop... CameronsJewelr... $12.00
Purple Heel With La... walkinonair $51.00	Purple Jade 4X Wrap... StoneSource $45.00	Necktie for Men, Pu... TieObsessed $18.95	Flower leather pin,... Leatherblossom... $68.00
SALE - Purple Ornat... Sparrowstation $23.00	Purple Scarf - Pa... fatwoman $13.50	Bridal Sash belt in... MillieICARO $310.00	Felt ipad Sleeve wi... PilgrimPurse $49.00

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Versatile Blogger Award

I have just been awarded the "Versatile Blogger Award" by two wonderful people:

Angie from God's Growing Garden. Be sure to check out her blog with all her wonderful recipes.

Heather from A Mom, A Kid, and Art. Heather has wonderful projects and stories of motherhood.

This is how it works:

1. Thank the person that nominated you, and give a shout out to them on your blog with a link to theirs.

2. Share 7 random facts about yourself.

3. Send the blog award to 15 other bloggers whose blogs you love and appreciate, and let them know they won the award.

7 random facts about myself:
1. I have 2 extra ribs both on my right side.
2.  My hair is mostly grey under this auburn color.
3.  I love to serve people.
4. I love to organize anything.
5. My husband is 15 years old than I am
6. My first son died in childbirth
7. I have to make myself exercise

Here are the 15 talented bloggers that I have awarded the "Versatile Blogger Award":

1. 2 Just B You

2. Coldham Cuddlies

3. Christie Cottage

4. A Mom, A Kid, and Art

5. QuiltsInCats

6. God's Growing Garden

7. Wild Olive

8. The Crafty Cupboard

9. Someday Crafts

10. Sher's Creative Space

11. Scissors and a Whisk

12. Little Miss Shabby

13. The Country Chic Cottage

14. All Things Dog Blog

15. Create By The Yard

In His Word Wednesday: 1 Samuel 1:18

I love the story of Samuel. As time pasted, Hannah grew more bitter in her soul. She would weep and stop eating in her grieving. Hannah longed for a child but the Lord had close her womb. One day she wept in anguish and prayed to the Lord, vowing if she had a son, she would give him to the Lord all the days of his life. Eli, the prophet, watched her as she prayed with her lips moving with no sound. He thought she was drunk and confronted her as she rose to leave. She was not drunk, but a woman who was pouring her soul out to the Lord.  Then Eli said "go in peace and may the God of Israel grant your petition which you have asked of Him."

1 Samuel 1:18
And she said, "Let your maidservant find favor in your sight." So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.

Hannah left behind her grief, not when her circumstances changed-they hadn't-but after she poured out her soul to the Lord. Because of her grief, she connected with the Lord on a level she had never known.

Wonderfully Delicious Mint Brownies

I find myself attracted and often craving a particular sweet more than any other. When I see a recipe containing the words "mint chocolate", I'm immediately intrigued and scanning the ingredients to see if I have them on hand. I have tried many different kinds, some are wonderful, mouth watering creations (yes, my mouth is watering just thinking about them), some I quickly discard. Today I want to share with all of you who's mouth waters at just the mention of "mint chocolate", my all time favorite mint brownie recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 box brownie mix (for a 9" x 13" pan), plus ingredients needed per package directions
• 1 cup of chocolate chips

For the frosting:

• 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons softened butter, divided
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 3/4 teaspoon mint extract
• a few drops of green food coloring (optional)

For chocolate drizzle:

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1-2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup Andes mint chips (crumbled)

Preparation:

Prepare your brownies in a 9" x 13" pan according to the package directions; adding 1 cup of chocolate chips to mixture before baking.

Frosting:

To make the frosting, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and sugar until desired consistency is reached. Add the mint extract and food color. Mix thoroughly. Spread over brownies and spread.

Drizzle:

Melt chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of butter, stirring until smooth. Be careful not to burn the mixture. Add vanilla, blending completely. Drizzle over frosting. Sprinkle crumbled mint chips over the top. Cool or chill in refrigerator until set, cut into squares.

New Treasury: Rustic Love

'Rustic Love' by KingMtnTreasures

Great Valentine gifts for the rustic lover.

SWEET VALENTINE - R... MegsBrokenWing... $32.00	Handcrafted Mason J... zoeveedesigns $499.00	SALE - Rustic Whims... AntoArts $21.00	Brasil Natural Edge... conreysa $115.00
Stackable Rings Ste... LavenderCottag... $35.00	Rustic Farm Bed SouthernIngenu... $750.00	Valentine Rustic Re... TheLonelyHeart $28.00	Primitive Rustic Ta... PorchSittinPri... $209.00
Rustic Wall Shelf D... RustedCreek $98.00	Wedding Wine Box Lo... willowroaddesi... $85.00	ready to ship, shee... shannonpix $28.00	Rustic wood shelf, ... SouthernWood $40.00
Rustic Red Valentin... SoPurdyCreatio... $27.00	Rustic Farm Table -... Endever77 $850.00	XOXO Rustic Canvas... elgies $35.00	Rustic Trio of Hear... SoPurdyCreatio... $12.00

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Favorite 5 Friday: Turquoise & Green

One of my favorite pastimes is browsing Etsy. It's not only a wonderful way to find a fabulous gift or to get inspiration, but also to mingle with like-minded individuals.
I will be promoting (blog, Etsy, Twitter) my "Favorite 5" every Friday, so contact me if you would like me to check out your items. Tell me what you think about these items or share some of your favorites...
Find something you want, just click on the name. Please take time to visit these shops to see all their awesome items.


I came across a beautiful treasury that featured these colors and inspired my choices for this weeks Favorite 5 Friday. Enjoy these items in turquoise and green...
What an adorable, cheerful way to protect your table from water stains...
Coasters

This tag is adorable and makes me laugh. We all have a dog that can't resist a squirrel chase.
Dog Tag

I'm drooling of these earrings.
Earrings

These little glass dishes would brighten up any room.
Glass Dish

And a gorgeous necklace.
Gemstone Necklace

In His Word Wednesday: Luke 15:24

Luke 15:24
'For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry.

In Luke 15, starting in verse 11, Jesus tells a parable which illustrates how God longs for us to return to Him if we have wandered away in sin. The parable tells of a son who took his inheritance and went away from his father into a far country and wasted his inheritance in riotous living. He became destitute and hired out to feed pigs. He became so hungry he even wanted to eat what the pigs ate. He decided to go back to his father and hire out as one of his hired servants. Verse 20 says, "And he rose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him."

In this parable the father represents God. Christ gave us this parable to show how anxious God is to have us come back if we have wandered away from Him in sin. God will run to us with open arms if we will only come back to Him.