tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73646314164910926972024-03-12T23:37:41.719-04:00yourstrulyAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-56726435690231216242013-01-01T15:58:00.000-05:002013-01-01T16:01:19.029-05:002013 - A New Year with New Dreams (big ones!)Oh hi there... did you forget that I have a blog? So did I!
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Happy New Year and hello 2013. Some changes are certainly in order.. I've had the last week and half off from work and have another half week ahead of me. To say that I have been planning for the new year would be an understatement. I have been mapping out, praying, talking with Kell and goal making for the next Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-75863998442334525052012-10-24T16:48:00.004-04:002012-10-24T16:54:54.342-04:00pretty thingsJust a quick hello and announcement to stay tuned! Tomorrow I'll be posting on our fun vacation to the Carolina mountains.. where the air was cool and the tree leaves colorful.
Meanwhile... here are some pretty things to look at :)
Locally grown Celosia flowers from the Audubon Community Market (Thanks Jenn)
And how about those pears? My brother bought a sack of these Asian Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-17136657576310846802012-10-05T16:00:00.000-04:002012-10-05T16:39:59.251-04:00four eyesGuess what??
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I have glasses now...
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And I feel kind of dorky..
Mixed reviews coming from the elementary school front. I'm getting a lot of..
"you got glasses Mrs. Anna?? That's funny... you look funny!"
and then a few..
"Mrs. Anna you got glasses? I like them.. you look cool!"
I like hearing both.. and completely agree with all of them. We have vision testing for Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-37792607850442515552012-10-04T18:51:00.002-04:002012-10-04T19:18:42.847-04:00fall cozinessIt's still hot as blazes here in Florida... but I'm in a fall state of mind! I've made myself this "kick my feet up I'm home from work" treat every day this week.
Hot cocoa with a big dollop of homemade whipped cream and sprinkled cinnamon. Perfectly delicious.
Two weekends ago Kell and I went with our group of friends from church to one of their families farm homes in south Georgia. I Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-7077788134378667682012-09-30T16:13:00.002-04:002012-09-30T16:14:08.774-04:00 Audubon Community Market - COME BY!
Jenn has a passion for Florida nature, a great talent for making gorgeous floral arrangements and she will be selling beautiful locally grown flowers at the Audubon Community Park tomorow!
The Market is every Monday from 6pm-10pm.
She asked if I would come out and have some of my papergoods feautured at her booth.. and of course.. I said, definately!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-60242991618447022752012-09-21T01:25:00.000-04:002012-09-21T01:26:35.675-04:00Lemonade Party InvitesJessica is a pal that I met several years ago while working on summer staff at Timberwolf Lake YL Camp for a month. She has an adorable blog called My Cup Runneth Over featuring her lovely family and her little girl June is just precious.. go see for yourself!
June turns two soon and a few month's ago Jessica asked me to design some party invitations. I was Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-74437022015270972822012-09-04T19:12:00.001-04:002012-09-04T19:17:56.837-04:00imagine: desert partyHere in Florida it's mostly blazing hot. Though, every summer that rolls around I've gotten a little more used to it. So now.. after 20 years I find myself actually enjoying the heat! I love beach days, pool days, lake days, laying in the park.. all fun outdoor Florida activities. But the humidity.. gosh sometimes it can turn a beautiful day into bummer.
Which sometimesAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-33734601351834526992012-08-07T19:39:00.000-04:002012-08-07T19:39:41.616-04:00GIVEAWAY WINNERS!
Thanks to each of you for entering the giveaway for a BABY CARD on this post!
I loved reading your comments about your precious favorites of precious babies!
Let's all be winners :) I will be in contact with each of you shortly to get your color choice and shipping information. THANKS AGAIN!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-12347411534697239582012-08-03T18:35:00.000-04:002012-08-03T18:53:42.110-04:00Summer PHOTO-DUMPI've been having a wonderful summer! While I don't get the "working at a public school" benefit of summers off like teachers do... I am very happy with my 10 hour workdays and Fridays off. Every weekend holds oppurtunity for extra adventure with that extra day and I've been enjoying them!
My camera is loaded with photos of fun summertime happenings. I like to have photos on my blog Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-19698913738419682932012-08-02T01:58:00.000-04:002012-08-02T02:48:11.126-04:00New in Shop... Baby Cards! + a giveawayIt seems like everyone around me is having a baby! I love always knowing about a little baby on the way to pray about and excitedly anticipate meeting soon.
With so many babies also means lots of showers and gifts and congratulations so I thought it was time I illustrate a baby card. They're available for purchase in the shop now!
To win a single card of your color choice... commentAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-43863196526123148362012-07-19T21:50:00.001-04:002012-07-19T21:52:31.541-04:00if I could sing...I have a wretched singing voice... it's tragic really. I love singing and I love playing guitar.. yet I can't let anyone hear me. I'm too embarassed.
If I could make a magic wish to sing like anyone I wanted.. I'd pick Brandi Carlile's voice. She's terrific. I'd sure love to hear her live someday!
I had a very sleep deprived and somewhat stressful week. My eye started twitching the other day and Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-37783086464147082582012-07-16T21:10:00.000-04:002012-07-16T21:44:55.570-04:00Inspiration: Flowers, Plants and TreesI had the Independence Day week off of work and enjoyed every second of it. Kell's parents were intown to visit and we had a wonderful time, as always. I got to take Karen to Leu Gardens.. a place in Orlando that I love but don't get to visit very often. It's so beutiful there.. and lucky us.. it was free admission that day! It was unbearably hot so we just made it a quick trip.. but we both got Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-79787491316340295622012-07-10T22:39:00.000-04:002012-07-10T22:50:08.384-04:00new in the shopI gave a sneak peek of the boat series last week...
Now they're all ready to be seen and sold!
There's also a new Kitty print in the shop and I'm now working on an assorted dog and bug set. I'm having so much fun painting all of these!
Head on over now... YOURS TRULY PAPERIE and if you'd like to make a purchase.. enter this coupon at checkout for free Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-50239512771983655252012-07-10T00:06:00.000-04:002012-07-10T00:32:32.677-04:00did you hear? have you seen?I have some exciting news!
My little bitty papergoods company has been doing well :) I've recently been mentioned in the business blogs of two ladies that I admire very much, am grateful for and have been so priviledged to work alongside..
Check out both of the features pictured above here (at Bliss and Tell) and here (at Finding Home).
The first is Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-26076320478951978092012-07-06T19:38:00.001-04:002012-07-06T20:20:18.334-04:00i love boatsI have a sweet place in my heart for Florida. I think all of you know that by now!
One of the many things I love about Florida is all of it's waters.... we have rivers, oceans, lakes, lagoons and springs and there are many vessels you can use to explore them.
I just finished painting a series of boats... here's a sneak peek of 1 of the 3 ! Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-40093556950279576552012-06-15T12:32:00.000-04:002012-06-15T12:32:25.484-04:00porch happy-ningsHey there and happy happy FRIDAY!
So far, June has been quite the month for thunder and lightening storms here in Florida. SCARY... but not so scary to keep me away.. lightening, howling winds and sideways rain are all so mesmerizing to me!
Kell and I have been spending most of our evenings kicked back on the porch in the storm with a choice beverage (or two)... we'll hear Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-85566183716519121872012-06-13T00:52:00.002-04:002012-06-13T00:54:40.249-04:00and the WINNER is....
Thanks so much to ALL of you for the encouraging words and entering in the giveaway! It certainly won't be the last.. so keep checking in!
For the next two days...
get 50% off your total in my shop. Use the code "FUN50" at checkout!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-15006660781217688972012-06-10T10:18:00.001-04:002012-06-10T10:22:05.692-04:00There's a new bird intown... and a GIVEAWAY!
Hello there!
There is a new item in the Yours Truly Paperie shop!
A card set flocked by a pretty pink flamingo my mother and I named Flora... :)
COMMENT below to win a set of 6 all of your own. The cut-off to enter is Tuesday (6/12) at mindnight.
I'll randomly pick a winner and announce on Wednesday!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-80517565281535342392012-06-05T16:52:00.000-04:002012-06-05T17:08:11.525-04:00happy birthday to a handsome little man
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my nephew HUNTER!
Hunter has wild hair, loves the ABC's, is awesome with flash cards, hates naps and calls chicken nuggets, "nuggies", has a wonderful momma and papa and a beautiful baby sister.
I watch this video about once every week.. it makes me laugh and smile and miss you lots!
I love you Hunty! I hope I can make it out for your ABC birthday party... still Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-75540656468229897982012-06-03T15:38:00.000-04:002012-06-05T00:29:48.461-04:00Wedding: Carly and JakeI'm so excited to share with you all a most lovely wedding! Maybe the lovliest of all, even. The wedding took place in theirs and my hometown of DeLand at an antique shop garden and cafe called Cafe Davinci.
When I asked Carly if I could share all about it on my blog and that I wanted to credit all of the contributers from the catering to the props and the dress, she gave me a short Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-41214903701745766322012-06-01T00:50:00.003-04:002012-06-01T00:50:50.270-04:00art for boysHey there!
Checking in to post two custom pieces I just finished for a cute little 5 year old boy! A teacher I work with asked me to design invitations for his 5th birthday! The invites came out so cute she asked if I could make it into a piece for him to hang in his room! Then, because he loves dinosaurs so much.. she also asked if I could whip up a cool dino for him to hang aswell!
I had Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-36637126880351031742012-05-29T22:59:00.000-04:002012-05-29T23:02:50.842-04:00an update, a new design and a sneak peek!And I'm back!
When I haven't been at my day job...I've been busy fishing, beaching and bike riding! And on the creative business front.. I've been doing a few custom projects and meeting with a wonderful lady who's opening up a craft gallery June 1st and will be selling my stationery!
Will be back to regular blog posting as of NOW. :) And I will soon certainly fill you in on allAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-21760200797102261892012-05-07T18:33:00.000-04:002012-05-07T18:35:32.891-04:00Once again, Atlanta was good to us...
Howdy there friends!
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Kell and I had a most fabulous time in his hometown of Atlanta! I managed to take zero pictures.. ugh. Reason being though is that we were having too much fun.. and I just plain forgot.
We didn't get in until VERY late Thursday night (4am).. actually Friday morning really. I tend to get too wordy if I try to describe a fun filled anything.. so I am a frequent Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-57900209094449768662012-05-02T18:59:00.001-04:002012-05-02T19:15:06.873-04:00Mr. Presely... I LOVE YOU!Tonight I'm painting for another project and packing for our weekend trip to ATL.
I've been flipping my Elvis Presely record over and over all week :) Still enjoying it...
I've been a fan ever since my ears could hear.. he's the absolute best and he makes me want to dance!
Check him out! And I challenge you... try NOT tapping your feet and letting your knees turn shakey... you Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09153179401007140652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364631416491092697.post-3269582852962854012012-04-29T15:13:00.000-04:002012-04-29T15:13:33.295-04:00Our SUNDAY in pictures...
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KELL...
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