Elf Goodness

Our Elf Reilly is causing much commotion this season. He has made quite a few messes for me to clean up, and has been quite the entertainment around our house these last few weeks. I wish I had been taking photos all along but..... no. He comes to our home the day after Thanksgiving and leaves with Santa on Christmas Eve night. We really enjoy having him around this time of year! He has been having himself a grand ol' time with all of his pranks, until some of the other guys in the house ( that we are not always aware of) started getting a little jealous of all the attention that he has been given! Yes, our superheros ( and villains) captured Reilly and held him prisoner! Ha! I wonder what will happen tonight during our long winter's nap? I will keep you posted.....

I am so excited!! In a few days I will meet with a company that could bring Gretta LaRue to a whole new level. As I have said before, I want to keep my designs American made and never mass produced. I hope and pray that this will turn into a great relationship, and I will be able to bring you a Spring line that is out of this world!

Looking A Lot Like Christmas

Once again I am putting on the glitz of Christmas in my home AND store. I have had bends out for over a week now in my family room and it is time to wrap it up. I am guilty of decorating my tree until Christmas Day. It is really a sickness! I can't keep my hands out of it. I am sure that I am not the only one...right? Can I, and those like me, have a weekly meeting to figure ourselves out? Is is perfectionism or OCD...BOTH???? Oh well, to be quite honest, I like myself and my obsessive compulsive ways, and I enjoy nothing more than redoing everything that I do. I know, I NEED HELP!! HA!

My store, Gretta LaRue Designs, at The Queen Of Hearts Buford has been transformed into a cozy Christmas delight. Please go and check it out...I am making Elf Legs (see them in the tree?) that are extra cute. My photography is less than desirable but hopefully you get the idea! I will have them at GLD but if I am sold out...comment on here and place your order.

Hello Again

I am going to take this opportunity to welcome myself back! I have not been doing much blogging..ohhhhh let's say... in the past 7 MONTHS! I am back though and more excited than ever about my new venture. I have moved into a front space at The Queen of Hearts-Buford. It is a larger space and one that I can work comfortably in. I am so excited about it! I will have so much more space for furniture!!!! I am truly getting in the holiday spirit, so my store will be looking festive real soon! Once again, my photos could use some help. I can't remember to take my real camera..EVER!

My life gets crazier...daily. My oldest is playing football and is also already practicing baseball for his spring travel ball team. My daughter is cheering, and guess who is coaching her squad? Yes, you've got it...! I am having a great time though and it is all coming back to me. Cheering was part of my life for so long and I am glad to be affiliated with it again! My girls are so much fun and are rocking it on the field! Go Jr. Falcons!! Little man is greater than great! He said to me today, "Mommy, you're welcome for hanging out with you today!" Now that is a confident 2 yr. old! But, it IS my pleasure and he is extremely entertaining!I love my three little bittys so much, so my MAD life is oh so worth it!!

In the midst of all of this madness, I am dreaming of having my space turn into a store. Then my dream turned into reality and now Gretta LaRue Designs is a storefront! Go and check it out!! You will not be disappointed!! Great shopping...guaranteed!! Thanks for not giving up on me! I am looking forward to catching up!!

Happy Day Of Love

A cool quote from Franklin P. Jones. Hope everyone has a Lovey Dovey Day!!

Sweet Dreams

Something to ponder upon as you head to bed this evening. This is going to render you the sweetest of dreams. Go ahead and let it go....You Can Not Do It All! What a relief that we all know that now,huh? Let's all just relax and have a good time this holiday season.

ALREADY THINKING

Although we are smack in the middle of holiday planning, there are only a few weeks left until the new year. I am already thinking about what I want to accomplish in the year 2011. Some friends and I are getting together for a Vision Board Party right after Christmas. Idea courtesy of our good friend Misty. She is super organized and tidy and everything nice!! Oh, note to self for the board...#1. ORGANIZE EVERYTHING!!!! We will bring ideas for the new year and create a message board to hang for easy viewing throughout the year. The daily reminder of good intentions just might be the ticket to keeping your resolution. Remember last year, I adopted a theory from my father-in-law." What you do on New Years day is what you will do all year" he says. So, last year, I ran a 5K on New Years Day. I ran several other races including a 10K and Half Marathon after that. I was doing great and very motivated but was injured by the end of March. I think it may have rang true though, because I would still be running if my heel, shins and knees were able! (On a side note and something else to add to the board," Be careful not to do too much too soon"!) So, do something that you really want to accomplish on the first day of our new year and see how it works out for you!

I will leave you with a few quotes that I love, and maybe you will want to use them on your Vision Board as well....


Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. ~Edgar Allen Poe~

Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. ~Japanese Proverb~

COME ONE COME ALL!!!

I have loaded up the booth (Queen Of Hearts Buford)with the most exciting fabric!! Heavy jute to be exact. WOW..what it adds to holiday decor! I have it everywhere. It adds THE BEST texture to everything. I have it in 1, 2 & 3 yard bundles. If anyone out there needs more than that I still have it on a bolt to cut any measurement that fits your fancy. Another good thing about it is that it is 60'' wide! At our recent Artist Holiday Market, we had burlap covering the tables with this heavy jute as our toppers. PERFECTO!!! Oh yea..it is $12/yd. I know you will love it!!!