Greetings!


Whew!   I had no idea I could be so chatty! lol!     Someone should have said something!     Like Shhhh...HAHAHA!


I have really enjoyed sharing with you these point of views, and I hope to some degree they have inspired you too.
But here's the thing, the real reason I decided to even start a blog was, not only to be able to pull out my soap box...but also, to display the items I design and create! I'm sure I won't be able to suppress my babbles for long, I love sharing...and I love to talk...duh!  I'm a Woman...Its in our nature to want to talk... I talk to everyone, no matter where I am...My family asks me if I am making friends again! Too Funny!  Now look I have gone on an on about nothing for like 8 sentences talking about talking!!  See Babbles!  Oh well,  Back on subject...


OK...Here it is...
             I would very much like to Re-introduce myself as the designer & creator of
Wildoberry Farm's, where I design, stitchery patterns, wood projects, refurbish old things and make lots of handmade goodies. I have been creating/designing, for many years. However, this Blog/Internet thing is still all very new to me... Even though I have been designing for years, I have only ever sold locally, on consignment, and to friends/family. This is a big step for me...I feel like its time to branch out though.  Try something new..           Do you remember that Indiana Jones Movie with the Holy Grail?  Where he had to take that leap of faith??  That's where I feel I am.  I really think its time for me to close my eyes and take that leap, I know God will be there to guide me, always has been before, but its always that first step...Maybe I'll land on top, or maybe on the clearance rack...Only time will tell! 


       I appreciate you taking this journey with me, new adventures are always better with friends!


        Anyway, here we go, into the wild blue Internet,   I'm so excited!                           

                  Alright, I'm ready, eyes closed, foot up...1-2-3..leap 

 Wow! that was really... easy...hahah! (I know, cheesy right...but you get the idea!) Yeah!

Here are a few sample's of the designs I have done.  I am always working on new things. I have a New line of dish towels and candle mats coming out. Probably by the middle of June they will be done. These Items can be purchased through my Etsy account, located below on the blog, or you can email me.  wildoberries@hotmail.com


This is just a small sample,



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Cherry Pillow, finished product.

4th of July Stitchery Pattern/frame sold separated



The Candle Matt's, and stitchery pattern's



Hand Painted Farmhouse Sign

a sampling of pattern's Check out ETSY for individuals

 I know I should choose just one thing, a single focus, try to perfect it...I have tried to, but I simply can't decide.  I love all of it, wood, painting, sewing, crafting, etc...I did narrow it down, tried to keep it all related, Farmhouse/Country Themed...Usable things, not just dust collectors. So I am going to focus on those, try to perfect them...Well, I hope to get close anyway!


Please check out My Etsy account at http://www.wildoberryfarms.etsy.com/ and see whats new.
Thanks for following my blog. 


Please let me know what you think...an artist loves feedback!


Gotta go, Celebrity Apprentice is on and its the last one!

Until next time,
Deb
"Babbles from a simple mind"...to be continued

Hello again...

Well, when last we visited, I was telling you about Easter traditions...I just want to let you know I followed every one of those!  I was sitting in my chair, watching TV with my husband, when I started laughing...I had done it again,Only this time I forgot to make the baskets, let along hide them! Thankfully I wasn't in bed yet this year, but I was just about to be...Oh well...what else are traditions for but to keep them going year after, year after, year...hahah

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Mothers Day is fast approaching...This is a bitter sweet time of year for me...My momma had gone home to be with our Lord,  9 years ago.  This month (May) is when we had found out she had cancer and next month (June) is when we had buried her.  She had lung cancer and it was a fast grower. The Dr's kept telling us she had 1-2 years, and while we were trying to wrap our minds around that short of time, the cancer had other ideas...

I hope with all my heart that whom ever  is reading this, is if you take nothing else from the gibberish I write, is you spend as much time with your loved ones as you can, love them with every fiber of your being, bless them, keep them close to your heart, don't let any problems or anything keep you apart. Don't let anger rule your heart, forgive! forgive! forgive! Of course don't be a door mat, but you understand what I mean.  God wants us to love each other,everyday and how can we do that if we can't even forgive.   God says Love. Let love rule your heart, hugg like there is no tomorrow, because you never know how many tomorrows you will have.  Love in such a way, that if anything were to ever happen, no one would ever question if they were  loved.  You can never love anyone enough, its impossible, love is too big to contain...

I knew my mom loved me, she practically strangled it into me every time I saw her, my mom ruled her heart, with love, she showed us everyday, with little things, Things I miss very much now, but took for granted then.   

My mom loved everything and everyone, gardening, cooking, her bbq's were the best, spending time with her grand kids, us too of course.  Having picnics in the park ( wish we did that more) Loved her Kmart, we had one in our neighborhood. She knew everyone in there! She loved to laugh, had 2 green thumbs, and wasn't afraid to speak her mind.

She had tackled her illness with bravery, grace and dignity. 

My mom was so beautiful, funny, amazing, strong, talented, generous and of course So Loving!

I miss her so much! It's hard facing some of life's challenges without her.  Sometimes I forget I'm the momma now and my kids look to me as I looked to her...I hope I'm doing a good job...!

I think all we really want as humans is to be connected with someone, accepted-to love and be loved.  It sounds so simple...but jealousy, greed, hatred and judgement can stand in the way. Don't let that get in your way. I am not perfect, I struggle with this too.  We just need to get to the good and happy stuff...Love!  ha ha!

So my friends, Love with all you have, and when you get tired, Love some more, it will make you happier, you will live longer,  you and everyone around you, will be better for it! 

I hope you all have the best Mothers Day, I hope your day is so full with love and happiness that you couldn't fit one more drop of it in your day!

Love and be loved,

Have a wonderful day* 

Until Next time...

Love, Deb
The babblings of a simple mind...

Easter

Happy EASTER Everyone,


Traditions...


I don't care how old my kids get.  My Mom did it for me and I will do it for them till I am 110 years old!  I make them an basket, filled with junk, this year is bunny parachutes, bubbles and a kite!  Of course candy they don't need, that will come back to haunt me at the dentist office! But candy all the same!  And tonight just before I am ready to doze off to sleep...I will realize I forgot to hide those baskets, again, or last year make them! So I will jump out of bed, with my husband laughing!  As I stumble around the house in the dark trying to find the best place to hide them, I will promise myself that next year will be different...yea right!


 ...In the morning we will play the hot and cold game again looking for the baskets, laughing, teasing, spending time together...they finally find them, thankfully now they have a tad more patience, and we can eat breakfast first before they eat the treasures they have found, but when they were younger...forget it, both would come to the table with a chocolate smile for breakfast! haha


Our family traditions are very simple.  Mine and my Husbands family gather here at our home for an early dinner, and then we just relax and catch up from the last time we got together ( usually Christmas)  This will hold us over till we see each other again for a summer BBQ.  Then the holidays round the corner again, and the cycle continues...see simple.  Once in a while there is a monumental birthday that takes place or graduation but mostly that's it.  And the saddest thing is my dad, sister,  sister in law and bro in law just live around the corner from us...crazy huh!  Just goes to show you how busy lives get!


Ok way off track of where I was going...Oh yes, simple traditions...anyway, most of our kids are teenagers, pushing young adulthood now, and unless we put money in all the eggs, they show very little interest in an egg hunt...However, I do have 2 nieces who are young enough to enjoy a little frolic in the yard looking for the eggs the above mentioned teenagers have hidden.  Grandpa and the uncles usually help in hiding the eggs too, and then they have to help them find them when they realize the girls aren't 10 feet tall!  I think its their way of playing without looking like they are! haha


I love Easter, so did my mom, it was the last holiday we spent together.  She has been gone now, it will be 9 years in June. I put up the Easter decorations we had growing up...I love anything vintage anyway so it just fits. We always have ham, potato salad, and green beans for dinner with rolls, then for dessert we have pineapple upside down cake, my dad's fav! It just works, I try to keep some of the traditions I had growing up, plus I have added some of our own to the mix. Like this year I am trying a new recipe out, called a crust less strawberry pie, we will see.


   I just hope one day my children will look back on this holiday and it will warm their hearts and put a huge smile on their face.  Keeping the traditions but adding their own too...


Traditions are so important, they are what gives our past meaning to the future generations that carry them on. 


I hope you have some traditions that you look back on with a happy heart.


Even with all the traditions, food, family and friends we all know the real reason we celebrate Easter...


We know Easter is so much more than bunnies and candy. It is about the ultimate sacrifice, His life for our lives.  It is about Unconditional Love, Forgiveness, and Mercy. Its what we base our belief on, our Faith.  This is a good time to reflect on how we are living our lives, and what examples we are setting for our children and others around us... What sacrifices are we making, how can we make our lives and the lives around us better? What difference's can we make, who needs our help?  We are more amazing than we give ourselves a chance to be!


I can do all things with Christ which strengthens me! Philippians 4:13


Gods love is unfailing, ever present, and never ending...


I hope your Easter is filled with every ounce of happiness and your blessings over flow so much that you could not hold one more drop!


Be Blessed my friends and have the best EASTER Ever!!!
Deb

Thank You!

Hello again,

It's been a month since my last posting...again...Well that is how it goes sometimes!  Some times there is time, but no words, other times lots of things to say, but no time to write them down...Seems to be the story of this blog!!! ha ha  

However, Today I want to let you know how thankful I am for all my new followers!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

It's such a warm & fuzzy feeling to have you here!

It is truly a pleasure to meet you all!

W E L C O M E!

I will be posting again soon, I have a few pics to share and things to chat about.  I look forward to you sharing your comments! 

Like with anything, we have to be beginners

before we become experts! 

I hope you all have the most amazing day!

Until next time...

Be Well,
Deb

March Madness!

I can't believe it's already March 13th!

 

Well this month has been better. So far... I did my first Farmers Market on the 6th, my daughter & I had a blast! That morning we had a major frost. I'm not usually up & out that early in the morning (5am). It looked like it had snowed! The grass, roof tops, and plants all had a layer of white frost! Very sparkly! Once the truck was loaded, we were on our way, looking like junk haulers! We got there late, of course! But not too bad, 7:30am. I thought we had to be there at 7am so of course I was stressing!  Turns out as long as we have enough time to set up we were fine. I'm a newbie! Then during set up I broke one of the arms to the canopy, the neighbors had to come rescue me.  Thank you!  Once we figured it all out we were fine...We met some nice people and had a great time together! 

Sat. the 5th my best good friend and I went into Covina, CA, to visit our favorite store's Spring Open House!

I lived in West Covina for 20+ years before moving out to Wildomar...So its fun to go back every now and again to visit favorite haunts!  It's even more fun taking my friends from here, there.  My husband and I love a deli there called Capri Deli!  Best sandwiches in town hands down!  Great people too!  I think that is what I miss about there, more independent stores, not so many chains. Here there are few mom and pop stores...sad really!

Anyway back to the Spring Open House.  The store is The Country General Store, it is in Covina, CA, on Citrus Ave in Downtown Covina.  Sandy has been there for 20+ years, she specializes in Country Decor, but if you are looking for that special something, I'm sure she has it! She has Birthday goodies, jewelry, collectibles, wine decor, freshly ground coffee's,

a candy counter...you name it!  I only got a few pictures, because by the time I was done with my shopping frenzy, I forgot to take them... and I knew if I went back in, I wouldn't be out for another hour or more! ha ha!  But you can visit her web site 

www.countrygen.com and check her out on Facebook...Country General Store.

We then went to Sandwich City, right next door, their sandwiches are yummy!  My friend ordered a salad with candied walnuts, cranberry's, feta cheese with raspberry dressing! Yumm!!  I had the Puente Ave, (the street where my husband grew up) Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, & cheese on a roll!                Super Delicious! 

Downtown Covina is a great little town, lots of places to shop, makes for a nice day!

Our day wasn't complete until we visited the Italian market Carlo's. Just around the corner from the Country General Store, in Downtown. If you have ever been into an Italian market, you know that smell...heavenly! Fresh meats, cheeses, pastry's, breads, salads...it's a good thing we ate lunch before we went in!  My bill would have been doubled!  My friend picked up some sausages for dinner, her and her husband are originally from New York, so this place is like home.  I am from here, so she fills me in on all the things to eat there...don't have to twist my arm!  I love the pastry/fresh bread counter...duh!



The hills on the way home so green from all the rain!!!



My favorite so far is the chocolate chip cookie...something about it is just so yummy!  After we filled our carts, and belly's (with the samples...thank you!)  We headed home, but the shopping day would not be complete with out a quick trip to Toms Farms in Corona, CA.  There they have a farmers market, any kind of candy you like, old fashioned soda pop, (my fav is Bubble up!)  Furniture, gifts, wine market, 3 restaurants, a garden place, and I think they have a carousel still. It is over by the lake area on the other side, we only hit the farmers market, gifts, the craft fair, then headed home!  Nice place to spend an afternoon, live music every now and again. Visit them at www.tomsfarms.com

Needless to say, we were bushed!  We had a great day! 

Have a great week!!!

Until next posting!!

Deb!

Home made laundry soap Farmers Market

Scraps n' Pieces for sewing, scrapbooking
Mostly Cotton Fabric...



Another view of the booth at the Farmers Market!



Ps...up coming posts...new Spring patterns, Pictures from my sons 21st birthday, and the Sugar Plum Festival March 17th-19th in Costa Mesa!  Worth the trip!

Would love to hear from you! Let me know what you think!

Enter with a Happy Heart

I created this pillow years ago, as you can see, but it is a great reminder...

I hope you are happy today...so many things come at us on a daily basis, that it's hard to keep a positive attitude. Just how are we suppose to keep our hearts above water??

No matter what stage of life you are in, there always seems to be something we have to deal with, work, home life, kids, pets, neighbors, fellow drivers, gas prices and food prices on the rise!             It's enough to make you crazy!
So how are we suppose to deal with this stuff? We could be like the Ostrich and bury our heads in the sand...and we know that's not a solution! One thing, I think, is we need to learn what the differences are among the troubles in our life.  Then decided what we can change and what we can't. Basically, we pick our battles and then do what we can. 
There isn't anything we can do about the person who just cut us off...but maybe we can do something about how we react to it. 
      It isn't easy to change, however, if we don't the only ones we hurt is ourselves.
Another thing we can do is remember to take care of yourself.
                         Eat better, Exercise, Rest
                                                               Pray...endlessly, 
Hugg your honey's more and tell them how much you love them! Listen to your kids with an open heart.  Spend time with friends, go on a date with your spouse.   Give thanks & count your blessings.

Life is too short to be angry all the time...Find your happy in the simple things of life!

Help others too, do something for someone unexpected, it will make you feel on top of the world, and it will make their heart glow brightly!!

Maybe find an outlet, something you would love to try, or have been putting off doing!  There is no time like the present to try something new! It's a great distraction from the stresses of life! It doesn't have to cost a fortune either, there are lots of inexpensive things you can do, check out your libarary!


           The best stress reducer is laughter, so get your giggle on!!!

Don't let it get you down! Give it to God, Be Happy, Share the Love & Lift one another up!

Until next time, 
Deb

Time Fly's whether you are paying attention or not...

Well, I had no intention of being one of those people who blog once in a blue moon...but here I go Blue Moon n'...This month has not been on the top ten list of favorites!  I will be glad to see March 1st, and pray it will be a better month!  Starting a small business, while working in the office, home and such, isn't always the easiest thing to do, you quickly realize you are only one person and there are only so many hours in a day...And it would be so much easier if I just got out of my own way...ha!

Time does fly and seems to be flying faster and faster these days! With that in mind, I hope you remember to take a min or two for yourselves. You are important too, we can get lost in the day caring for our family, work, and responsibility's, that we forget to take care of ourselves. Please allow time for yourself to breath and take time to do something you love to do! Be good to you!

I really hope to be posting at least once a week and also to put up new projects...I have big plans...I hope you stick around to share them with me.  I really appreciate all of you who have stopped by!




Be Well! Deb...