Friendship- Lessons I Learned From My Mom and My BFF's

True friends are never apart maybe in distance but never in the heart!

Source : http://www.coolnsmart.com/best_friend_quotes/  

True friends are never apart maybe in distance but never in the heart!

Source : http://www.coolnsmart.com/best_friend_quotes/

True friends are never apart maybe in distance but never in the heart!

Source : http://www.coolnsmart.com/best_friend_quotes/

True friends are never apart maybe in distance but never in the heart!

Source : http://www.coolnsmart.com/best_friend_quotes/

True friends are never apart maybe in distance but never in the heart!

Source : http://www.coolnsmart.com/best_friend_quotes/

I remember a school day when I was 5 years old, this girl and I played together nearly EVERY recess.  In my heart I knew she was my best friend forever.  I talked about her every day, I came home excited to tell my parents what we talked about, what we did on the playground that day and our dreams for the future.  This particular day I didn't find her till recess was over.  As we were lining up I over heard her telling some other girl that SHE was HER best friend!!  WHAT??  I was devastated!

"Rather than focusing on labeling a friendship, live it day by day, by being a good friend."

Words of wisdom from my mom.  Words that stuck with me (maybe cause she repeated them many times over the next few years).  I realized I didn't need a single person to call my BFF, I just needed to be a good friend and a lasting friendship would automatically develop.

I am grateful for this lesson my mom taught me at such an early age, after all I have some of the best besties a girl could ever want!

The other day I was thinking about my best friends, how some I grew up with, some are new, and some I've recently met but they live far away.  Then I realized collectively they each contributed a piece that taught me a very important lesson, to......

Love wholeheartedly 

The most important thing I learned from them is to always love wholeheartedly.  To be a good person even when it is easier not to be.  To be strong enough to be kind in the face of cruelty.  To be understanding when people make mistakes and then to be brave enough to forgive them or ask for forgiveness.  Love is the most powerful weapon we possess; always use it to its full potential.

Thank You!!





 

True friends are never apart maybe in distance but never in the heart!

Source : http://www.coolnsmart.com/best_friend_quotes/

True friends are never apart maybe in distance but never in the heart!

Source : http://www.coolnsmart.com/best_friend_quotes/

Coffee, PJ's and Sharp Pencils - Things We Love

 

 **UPDATE - we will be updating this blog once a month **

This week everyone has been enjoying our beautiful weather, birds singing, and our creative atmosphere here at Sherman Street Design.  Here is our list:

 Extra Sleep, Finding Money and Children Laughing

Who doesn't enjoy a few extra sleep moments! When you work hard all day and get up early in the morning, it takes it's toll on you.  We decided to hit the sack 30 minutes early this week and oh my goodness it really feels good and helps with that positive attitude.  Kyle found a dollar in a jacket pocket - our weather gets a little crazy, he needed a light jacket and wholah, a dollar.  That always make me smile.  We have the privilege of my youngest daughter and her family staying with us for a couple months - I sooo enjoy the sound of children's laughter.

Ok all you music fans out there, this is for YOU.  The Tacoma Guitar Festival is on May 14th/15th.  The festival will feature over 150 exhibit booths and live performances music.  Come to buy, trade or sell!!

Thanks everyone.  Join us next month on the first Thursday for more Coffee, PJ's & Sharp Pencils

May Featured Item - ON SALE

Instead of featuring ONE item, we wanted to feature all of our items that are on sale!  HURRY!!

1.  Seven Vintage Glass Garden Flowers!!  One of these is a set of 2!!  These are stunning in any garden or patio setting.  Our family spends many hours searching antique shops and estate sales looking for unique, rare, vintage and beautiful pieces of glass dishes, china or silver.  These items are carefully inspected for beauty and quality, we clean them and then begin pairing them to make the forever flower.

2.  One pair of red, thick, recycled wine bottle earrings and........

3.  One Tea Cup Birdfeeder.  This is a beautiful vintage set that has a very small chip on the side, you'll have to visit the close up on our Etsy Shop page.

Thanks!!



Vintage Garden Flower, Dish Flower, Tea Cup, Bird feeder, recycled wine bottle, upscaled earrings