Happiness needs no accessories, for it is in itself omnipotent. It takes hold in the heart, builds its nest, and brings forth its own birds to sing for you! --Mary Brooks Picken
I thought I should introduce my friend, Paula Bush to you with this uplifting quote from Mary Brooks Picken who founded The Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in 1916. Our new blog is devoted to women, hearth, home, and happiness! Much as we love to wander, Paula and I find much joy being at home -- reading, learning, creating and sharing with each other. Nothing gives us more joy than 'feathering our respective nests'! Please join us in this journey as we learn from each other. This is your blog--created to share ideas, tips, patterns, and 'how to's' to make our lives better and more beautiful. We are all about 'making something out of nothing' and 'trash to treasure' crafting! By doing so--we not only save money but we are saving the environment by reducing waste in the world's landfills and reducing our carbon footprint. Read much more on the subject at http://www.sew-green.org/sew_about.html
We are also passionate about 'passing the torch' to the younger generation of women--so the art of 'makin do' that many of us learned from our mothers and grandmothers is not lost.
And I will end with another quote from Ms. Pickens:
"Cheerfulness is much more to be desired than riches. Those who possess it have something riches cannot buy--a great possession because it created goodwill and makes for real happiness!"
I thought I should introduce my friend, Paula Bush to you with this uplifting quote from Mary Brooks Picken who founded The Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in 1916. Our new blog is devoted to women, hearth, home, and happiness! Much as we love to wander, Paula and I find much joy being at home -- reading, learning, creating and sharing with each other. Nothing gives us more joy than 'feathering our respective nests'! Please join us in this journey as we learn from each other. This is your blog--created to share ideas, tips, patterns, and 'how to's' to make our lives better and more beautiful. We are all about 'making something out of nothing' and 'trash to treasure' crafting! By doing so--we not only save money but we are saving the environment by reducing waste in the world's landfills and reducing our carbon footprint. Read much more on the subject at http://www.sew-green.org/sew_about.html
We are also passionate about 'passing the torch' to the younger generation of women--so the art of 'makin do' that many of us learned from our mothers and grandmothers is not lost.
And I will end with another quote from Ms. Pickens:
"Cheerfulness is much more to be desired than riches. Those who possess it have something riches cannot buy--a great possession because it created goodwill and makes for real happiness!"
Thank you so much, Anita...I do enjoy being your friend.
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