40 Lessons I've Learned in My 40 Years: #36

Lesson # 36:

A good power nap can cure many things that ail you!

40 Lessons I've Learned in My 40 Years: #37

Lesson # 37:

The key to a happy marriage is to keep your focus on his positive qualities and never dwell on the negative ones. Remember that you have negative traits, too. If you allow yourself to stew over the things he does that irritate you -- or even infuriate you -- resentment can take over; and resentment is the first ingredient for divorce.

I'm not suggesting that you don't communicate your needs and frustrations, I'm just saying that it's a real bad idea to hang on to those kinds of thoughts.

(Phil 4:8)

40 Lessons I've Learned in My 40 Years: #38

Lesson # 38:

It's almost a full-time job to have and maintain a fabulous body. A girl needs to decide if it's worth all the work and preparation and money, or if it's better to become and stay healthy and accept what you look like then.

40 Lessons I've Learned in My 40 Years: #39

Lesson # 39:

Never, ever gossip.

Zipper Pouches

I found this fabulous vinyl fabric with a gardening theme and decided to make zipper pouches that would be great for make-up or for art supplies on the go.

The pattern is from Lazy Girl Designs...and just the name "Lazy Girl" says all I need to know it's the kind of pattern for me!

40 Lessons I've Learned in My 40 Years: #40

I will be 40 years old in 40 days, and I am going to dig deep and share with you 40 life lessons I have learned in that time.

Lesson #40:

Everyone just wants to be accepted for who they are,

despite how they act, just like me.

Self-Portrait Quilt

Here is my latest art work...a self-portrait quilt. This was a challenge by my "Material Girls" sewing club. My camera wasn't working when we all showed our work. I just bought a new camera, so I can at least show you mine. But all the other ladies' quilts were fabulous!