Share a Little Sunshine

Wow! I was certainly honored and surprised to receive "A Sunshine Award." This adorable photo sure makes me imagine the warmth of spring, summer vacations, and the time change. This award is really very very flattering.

It is awarded to bloggers whose positiveness and creativity inspires others in the blogging world. I am so humbled to be considered in this way. For me, visiting blogs that make me happy is basically the reason why I started blogging.

I love escaping to some foreign land, viewing photos of places I will never be able to visit, becoming inspired from the talents of others, and sometimes just loving the music on a friend's blog. I adore finding exciting new recipes shown in breathtaking photos in hot summer places. It's all about attitude when it comes to being happy. Blogging can sure let you escape to something really fun when you need it.

My "Sunshine Award" was presented to me by Diana of "Adventuring Through Life"

The rules for accepting this award are:

1. Put the logo on your blog or within your post.

2. Pass the award to 12 bloggers.

3. Link to the nominees within your post.

4. Let them know they received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to the person whom you received this award.

Thank you, Diana, for such a loving award. I am so honored to be considered someone with a positive attitude plus having creativity to share.

My nominees are:

Over A Tuscan Stove

Cucina Cara Mia

Beach Vintage

Verona Daily Photo

Lost in Sicily

Sicilia Through Images

Bella Vita In Liguria

Two Crazy Crafters

Happy Loves Rosie

Panini Girl

Life in St. Maarten Blog

Join in the fun by visiting a new blog today. Take a look at these blogs with beauty and enjoy the ride! You may just find a place to bring YOU a little sunshine!

Nancy

It Happened Again....

Oh YEAH....received a definite surprise today!

I am delighted to be tagged by Becky from Whymsical Musings! You have to visit her blog! This award is accompanied by the following words:

"This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY-nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this clever-written text into the body of their award."

1. Debra, my dear friend, at "It's All Good." Check out her heartfelt words, art, and humor!

2. My dearest Terri from "Blooming Ideas." You are just soooo creative!

3. Coralie Cederna Johnson from "Vintage Cottage Home." You will enjoy her fun and vintage inspired life!

4. Kris at "Nostalgic Collage" and "A Nostalgic Halloween." I love her artwork!! Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful gothic arches and ATC's.

5. Anji of "On Ruby's Hill." You'll adore her tales with her boys from Alaska, and sea glass jewelry.

6. Rosa of "Living as Rosa." Check out her adventures with her kitty, Bella, down in Nashville!

7. Paula of "Serendipity." Her blog is beautiful. She and her husband are adopting a baby!

8. Marie of "Ozstuff Online." Her artwork is brilliant!

With so many creative artists out there in blogland, it is an incredible honor to be recognized as having a noteworthy blog!

Thank you so much for enjoying my virtual journal and for taking the time out of your hectic schedules to check me out.

Words cannot express how touched I am to receive this recognition. When I first started blogging it was challenging. I sat in front of my monitor thinking. "OK now, what would anyone possibly want to know about me?" First I displayed photos, without much journaling. I am getting better about actually writing more though. After about six months, I was getting more comments, and I relaxed a little bit. I joined an incredible local art group, and began monthly swaps with them. Then I actually had some cool photos to post! I am still striving for interesting topics, and have become friends with some really brilliant artists. Thank you so very much. Thank you again Becky. There are so many wonderful blogs to see!

Love,
Nancy

Tag, You're It !....

Oh My, I have been Tagged!
My dear friend and artist extraordinaire,
Terri, of Blooming Ideas,

was given this award, and then passed it on to me.

Thank you so much, Terri.
You are too sweet!

I believe it works like this.
I am to follow a few rules
&
Here are the award rules:

List 7 things that you "Love,"
and then pass this award on to
7 Bloggers that you love!
Be sure to tag them,
and let them know they have won.

You can copy the picture of the award
and put it on your sideboard
Letting the whole world know.....
you are KREATIV!

The Seven Things I LOVE are:
1. Chuck, my husband of 42 years!
2. My children, Brad, Amy & their spouses
3. My grandchildren, Ethan & Lauren
4. My artistic friends, Deb, Terri, Vikki & Kim
5. Music (especially easy listening)
6. Nature (forget winter)
7. The sun at the seashore

My seven tagged Bloggers are:

Forever Jann
Becky Royall, Whymsical Musings
Heather Robinson, Creative Solace
Melissa, My Whimsical Wishes

Gossamer Creations
Abigail Folk & Kage Harp, Rusted Wings
iTkUpilli

I would most definitely tag Terri once more, and Deb again. And, not forgetting Angela Harris, Carol Wingert's Place, Healing Expressions, Maygreen Fairies, Paper Whimsy, Gail Schmidt of Shabby Cottage, Vintage Flair, and everyone from my blog list. Seven is just not enough! After the One World One Heart Giveaway, I have viewed hundreds of some of the most brilliant and inspirational blogs that I ever discovered. So, for me, to receive this award is an honor.

Thank you again, Terri, for tagging me. You're a dear sweet friend, and I am feeling quite humble that you passed this on to me.

Hugs, Nancy