11.26.2010

Coat Drive

From November 12th – December 6th, UlsterCorps will be collecting donations of new or gently used coats, suits, hats, mittens and other agency wish list items for those in need in our community. We were inspired by Christina, Tonya and members of the new Ulster County Community College Human Services Club who just completed a campus-wide Coat Drive, and by our good friend AJ at Royal King Cleaners in New Paltz, who has very generously offered both to serve as a collection site and to clean donated (non-leather) coats and suits for free! Thank you AJ! Donations will be distributed to Family of New Paltz, Family Domestic Violence Services, Rosendale Food Pantry and other local agencies.
Please drop off your donations from Nov 12th-Dec 5th at
RK Cleaners
12 New Paltz Plaza (near the Stop & Shop) – Map
M-F 7-7 or Sat 8-4
and we will get them to those in need.
                  I donated 15 coats today!I'm glad they will  keep someone warm this Winter Season:)
I  had a great Thanksgiving.Hope you did also. Now, I need to do some much needed  packing for the Craft Fair tomorrow. Have a great weekend.                       Hugs, Liz

                             
                              

11.23.2010

Making Vintage

                    The Dutchess Community College Holiday Craft Fair is this weekend.More than 100 Artists will be represented. I'll be there with my friend, Stephanie. She creates beautiful  primitive dolls, collage art, and Christmas  items. My pins and bottle art will also be available at the fair for sale.So if you want to get started on some Holiday shopping, head on over to the craft fair. Save the date ( November 27& 28.)

                                       All proceeds go to deserving students with  scholarships.
                                                                      See you at the Fair :)   
                                                                                                    Hugs, Liz
                                  
                                       I'm linking with Faded Charm for White Wednesday

11.21.2010

Being Thankful For.....FAMILY

         One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. I love the fact that we are altogether laughing, smiling, sharing stories and just being together during such a merry  time. It saddens me how our lives become so busy, that we have to have a Holiday or Birthday to get together lately.As my children get older, it seems as if " Family" is more important than ever. That bond that makes us whole. I wonder sometimes if my children FEEL the same way as I Feel or  am I  just feeling like a "MOM" inside.It happens all to fast. Where did the time go?  I don't exactly know. But, in a flash your children are all grown. Up!!!            

       One day you give birth. The next day, your children are out in the work force.Telling you what makes the world go round! It's amazing isn't it? I am thankful every day for "Family."And I'm telling you mine could make your head spin in various directions .Who needs what, when or where? But, that's what Families are all about. Am I right?

                  As we celebrate Thanksgiving with our loved ones abound. It's not the turkey, stuffing or pumpkin pie we are celebrating. We are celebrating, " Family" all over this great country of ours.I truly hope
you enjoy this celebration of " Family" this holiday season. In your heart as I do mine! I am thankful for so many blessings. But, most of all my "Family." Every Day is Thanksgiving Day. To me, anyway.
                                                                        Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours
                                                                                                                 Regards,
                                                                                                                     Liz