KimsWhimsy : Happy New Year 2008

Though even thinking on the subject of time may prove discomforting, it is not a bad idea—especially at the beginning of a new year.

As we look into 2008, we look at a block of time.

We see 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes, 31,536,000 seconds.

Time is a precious gift.

We have done nothing to deserve it, earn it. We have not purchased it. Like the air we breathe, time comes to us as a part of life.

The gift of time is not ours alone.

It is given equally to each person. Rich and poor, educated and ignorant, strong and weak—every man, woman and child has the same twenty-four hours every day.

Another important thing about time is that you cannot stop it. There is no way to slow it down, turn it off, or adjust it.

Time marches on.

And you cannot bring back time. Once it is gone, it is gone. Yesterday is lost forever. If yesterday is lost, tomorrow is uncertain. We may look ahead at a full year’s block of time, but we really have no guarantee that we will experience any of it.

Obviously, time is one of our most precious possessions. We can waste it. We can worry over it. We can spend it on ourselves. Or, as good stewards, we can invest it in a positive way.
The new year is full of time. As the seconds tick away, will you be tossing time out the window, or will you make every minute count?

"Here we are in a month named after the Roman god Janus, an appropriate personification of the start of the new year. This particular Roman god had two faces so that he could look ahead toward the future and back at the past at the same time. As we get rid of an old year and look forward to a new one, we all try to be a little like Janus. We know through experience what we did wrong and what we did right, and hope to do better this year. Some people make ambitious new year’s resolutions; others just take a deep breath and hope for the best.…"

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I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.

I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months.

All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for you to search it but with more determination.

All the good that you tried for and didn’t achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires.

All that you dreamed but didn’t dare to do, all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have—these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose.

I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, "Behold, I make all things new."

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Best wishes for the coming New Year 2008
May you be blessed in all ways
I wish you enough

~ Kimberly

KimsWhimsy : Some Tips for 2008

1. Give people more than they expect to receive and do it cheerfully.

2. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

3. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

4. When you say, "I love you," mean it.

5. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.

6. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

7. Believe in love at first sight.

8. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

9. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

10. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

11. Don't judge people by their relatives.

12. Talk slowly but think quickly.

13. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and reply in asking, "Why do you want to know?"

14. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

15. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

16. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

17. Remember the three "R's": Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

18. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

19. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

20. Smile when answering the phone The caller will hear it in your voice.

21. Spend some time alone for self assessment/ reflection.

Kimberly's note: these tips were passed on to me- I really like them, we all need little reminders at times.

~ Kimberly

Merry Christmas 2007

Merry Christmas to all whom wander this way....

Brrrr....

T'is cold here in the midwest where I am visiting my sister and her hubby for Christmas

May your holiday be filled with love, happiness, peace and gratitude

This song is for Mark, whom I shall forever miss, yet, I know he is with me, in all I do

Merry Christmas 2007

~ Kimberly

The lake is frozen over
The trees are white with snow
And all around
Reminders of you
Are everywhere I go

It's late and morning's in no hurry
But sleep won't set me free
I lie awake and try to recall
How your body felt beside me
When silence gets too hard to handle
And the night too long

And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love and happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
I keep this moment by and by

Oh I miss you now, my love
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas,
Merry Christmas, my love

Sense of joy fills the air
And I daydream and I stare
Up at the tree and I see
Your star up there

And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love and happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
I keep this moment by and by

Birthday Wishes !!

Dearest Kimberley

((((hugs))))

Today is the anniversary of your birth!!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday dear Kimberleyyyyyy : )

Happy Birthday to you!!!!!

((((hugs)))))

Happy Birthday Kimberley, I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!!!!

~your soul sister from a different Mother, Kimberly

I hope you have some yummy cake!!

Maybe you will get some balloons!!

You might even get flowers!

I hope you get LOTS of PRESENTS!!!

Maybe you will even have a drink and toast the anniversary of your birth : )

Hopefully, you will get lots of hugs & Kisses too : )

I do hope you DANCE on this anniversary of your birth (((hugs))))

Whatever the day holds....

I wish for you a wonderful anniversary of your birth, a day filled with beauty and love : )

Happy Birthday dear friend : )

~ Kimberly

This is YOUR day!

Happy Birthday, xoxo : )

You can find the Birthday Girl here:

http://www.josieoproducts.com/

goodstuffandjunque
mountainmagik
wonderwomankim33
josieoproducts

Kimberley

http://josieoproducts.blogspot.com/

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I am Currently listening to : October Project

By October Project

Release date: 12 October, 1993

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Have a lovely day everyone!

xoxo Kimberly

Music Alert : The New Frontiers

If you know me....you know I absolutely LOVE good music.

Indeed, I am pretty particular about music I recommend.

I can not say or write enough definitively descriptive words about The New Frontiers, they are that awesome.

In today's music world, where listeners are faced with such highly commercialized music," one hit wonders", and quite literally, little to no real talent to speak of, this band is one of very few that has good, time sustainable sounds on every single song they create. A rare find in today's music industry, The New Frontiers are on the fast track to making it big in the music industry.

Their sound is unique in a way that I haven't heard for a very long time.

When their first CD came out, I snatched up 6 of them.

I plan on snatching up even more of their new release.

Music Alert!

The New Frontiers are AWESOME, their CD's make excellent gifts on any occasion for that music lover in your life.

Think : Christmas Stocking Stuffer !

~ Kimberly

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More on The New Frontiers, in their own words.....

( CREDIT: http://www.colourcast.com/ )

BIOGRAPHY:

In a time where big beats and big hooks equal big sales, and transience runs rampant throughout the medium, it is becoming ever so difficult to find records that still matter.

You know, the ones that affect you. That stick with you. That serve as an underscore to the essential times in your life. While those types of records are certainly becoming an endangered species, there are thankfully those that defy this trend, and work to supply us with the instant classics we so rarely find anymore.

The New Frontiers are a band on the front lines of this battle with their debut full-length offering, Mending; they wisely let their music do the talking. Sonically, the band once known as Stellamaris offers up their take on a quieter, more introspective brand of indie rock. Anchored by singer Nathan Pettijohn’s emotive vocal delivery, and complemented in kind by an equally skilled Dallas-based supporting troupe, The New Frontiers present tunes with a quiet sense of majesty that still manage to pack a colossal emotional footprint. Their pacing is deliberate, but never sedate and their sound is at once both contemporary and traditional. The overall musical stew is one that combines dashes of alt-country, brit-rock, and indie-pop (among others) towards a final mélange sure to win over sets of ears for years to come.

From the opening swells of “Black Lungs,” Mending grabs a hold of its listener, but not at all in a forceful, brutish way. It is instead the type of prompting that begs for acquiescence, and the rest of the LP only cements that notion. Whether it is in the heartbreaking emotion of “The Day You Fell Apart” or the patient reflection of “Man Down”, The New Frontiers pack an abundance of poignancy into their entrance onto the world’s stage.

It is all necessary, though, as exposure to the work’s later pieces requires preparation. For as listeners delve into the unassuming anthemics of “Mirrors,” the sparse acoustic/falsetto magnetism of “Passing On,” the sweeping grandeur of “This Is My Home,” and the ethereal moodiness of “Walking On Stones,” it is readily apparent that this is not your typical radio-rock fodder.

This is not to say that the tracks on Mending wrestle with issues of accessibility, instead that they maintain a profound depth beneath their lustrous surface appeal. After sharing the stage with some of the country’s hottest buzz bands, The New Frontiers now seem poised to break out on their own under the strength of their Matt Goldman-produced debut.

Mending is a comprehensive journey through a range of sounds and emotions – one whose effect is not soon lost upon those it touches. Discussing the album, drummer Alex Bhore reveals that the band “wanted to make a record that was true to [themselves] and what the songs were in the first place.” Frontman Pettijohn further elaborates how, staying true to the record’s moniker, “a lot of the songs are about trying to fix certain things. Trying to fix yourself, trying to fix relationships with people, trying to make sense of things.”

With "Mending" , The New Frontiers exhibit nothing less than a keen sense of music’s intrinsic healing power. Therapy has never felt better.

( CREDIT: Kyle Trafton )

Band Website
thenewfrontiersmusic.com

Band Members :

Nathan Pettijohn - Vocals / Guitar

Ryan Henry - Bass / Vocals

Jacob Chaney - Guitar / Vocals

Guy Turner - Keyboard / Vocals

Alex Bhore - Drums

Booking: Alex Bhore

Publicity: Lindsay Strannigan

Record Label : The Militia Group.

Type of Label : Indie

( CREDIT: Gabriel Hernandez )

MORE LINKS:

The New Frontiers Online Store

The New Frontiers Blog

http://www.purevolume.com/thenewfrontiers

http://www.virb.com/thenewfrontiers

The New Frontiers on MySpace

The New Frontiers (NEW SONGS)

( CREDIT: Patrick Rutherford )

Upcoming Shows

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Jan 4 2008
8:00P
The Spot (w/ Quiet Company)
Tyler, Texas




Jan 5 2008
8:00P
The Prophet Bar - formerly the Gypsy Tea Room (w/ Quiet Company)
Dallas, Texas




Jan 7 2008
8:00P
King of Clubs (w/ Quiet Company)
Claremore, Oklahoma




Jan 8 2008
8:00P
Juanita’s (w/ Quiet Company)
Little Rock, Arkansas




Jan 11 2008
8:00P
Jayne Marie on Cross Lake (w/ Quiet Company)
Shreveport, Louisiana




Jan 12 2008
8:00P
Rikenjack’s (w/ Quiet Company, Tuesday’s Debut)
Lake Charles, Louisiana




Jan 13 2008
8:00P
Walter’s on Washington (w/ Quiet Company, The Church of Philadelphia)
Houston, Texas

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An Additional Note From The New Frontiers:

Hey everyone. It's Alex from The New Frontiers...Guy and I are out on tour with This Will Destroy You and Unwed Sailor for the next few weeks. Please come say hi at a show if you can...the tour dates are here. Anyways, I have some exciting news to share!

If you go to our myspace page, you'll notice a new picture taken by Gabriel Hernandez. You'll also see that we've posted 2 brand new songs for you to hear.

Both tracks are from a new 5 song EP that you can order by clicking here.

Here's the tracklisting:

1. Man Down

2. Mirrors

3. Walking on Stones

4. Car Doors and Stolen Keys

5. The Sound of Love (James Iha cover)

Tracks 1-3 are from our full-legnth album "Mending" which will be out on February 12th via The Militia Group.

Tracks 4-5 are exclusive to the EP and won't be available ANYwhere else!

We'll be back on the road starting January 4th for a short tour with our good friends Quiet Company.

More dates are being added every day so keep checking back to our page.

<3

The New Frontiers

Whirling Dervish !

Greetings to all whom might be reading this.....

I appologize profusely for the lack of posting, however, my life is extremely BUSY right now...

I am traveling for business currently, and will return home tomorrow morning....

I feel like a WHIRLING DERVISH as of late....if only I could be a tad like " Jeanie " from " I Dream of Jeanie "......with a fair sprinkling of " Samantha " from " BeWitched "....then I could cross my arms, bat my sky blues, twinkle my nose, and I would be all set : )

Luckily, my education is in a recession proof profession.....so I have more work than I can handle....I can't complain though! I have been contracted for some very interesting cases.

Conversly, that equates into having less time to spend online for the sake of enjoyment....

Never fear though, I have just hired on 4 additional souls so, my life will smooth out again soon.....

Until then, I will post as much as I can....

I hope everyone is well , happy, and that life is treating you kind!

More later....

~ Kimberly

Saying Many Heart Prayers : In Remembrance

Over this Thanksgiving Holiday, several people I know are enduring pain and heartache for various reasons.

This Remembrance is for two special people I call " friends ".

Please, say prayers as you go about your day.

I send many heart prayers out to my friends.

I think of you, pray for you, and I remember you !

In Remembrance of Maggie's husband :

A dear friend, whom I have posted about here, lost her husband to cancer, on Friday of this week.

Keith Vaughan, 52, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with the Rev. Robert Field, retired Baptist minister, officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Vaughan was born Dec. 27, 1954, in Amarillo, was raised here and had lived here most of his life.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 1980, then again from 1982 to 1986.

He served during the Iran-Contra conflict.

He once worked at Reese AFB in Lubbock.

Most recently, he was the IT manager at IMS in Amarillo.

He married Eileen ( " Maggie " ) Yates in 1997 in Amarillo.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Victoria Yates and Jennifer Robinson and husband Daniel, all of Amarillo; his parents, Art and Sue Vaughan of Amarillo; and a sister, Hannah Clark and husband Joe of Amarillo.

The family suggests memorials be to the American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109.

Sign the online guest book at http://www.livingtributes.com/guestbook.php?action=signgb&memid=100163260&ltid=1042

Maggie ( of Caledonia Cottage )

Maggie dear, I am saying many. many heart prayers for you , your husband, and your entire family.

May you have peace in your heart, may you always cherish the memory of your husband.

I do pray and hope for you dear Maggie, that the future holds much kindness, for you deserve such love, hopefulness, and indeed, kindness.

(((hugs)))

~ Kimberly

In Remembrance : Samuel L. Walls

Another dear friend, Steven, recently lost his uncle to death also......

Mr. Samuel L. “Sam” Walls, 69, of Alabama 205, Boaz, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

Services will be Friday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at McRae Chapel, with Brother Walter Thweatt officiating and Brother Charles Smith speaking.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Mr. Walls was born in Etowah County on Aug. 18, 1938, to Louie and Mary Lou Putman Walls. Mr. Walls retired from NASA in 1998 as a program manager, after 35 yrs.

Survivors include his wife, Hylan Rowan Walls, of Boaz; son, Louie Walls, of Boaz; daughters, Tana Eubanks and Gina Springfield, both of Boaz; grandchildren, Teighe Alexander, Zack Alexander, Jadea Smith and Macie Springfield; brothers, Basil Walls and Roger Rowan, both of Boaz; sisters, Gail Phillips, of Clay, Novella Cone, of Tennessee, Melissa Robinson, of Springville, and Debra Perry, of Helena.Mr. Walls was preceded in death by his sister, Jackie Brand.

Pallbearers will be Michael Brand, Russell Brand, Ron Arledge, Tracy Cone, Steve Cone, Chris Robinson, Chad Walls, Jonathan Perry, Rusty Rowan, Josh Rowan and Will Rowan.Honorary pallbearers will be Teighe Alexander, Zack Alexander, Jadea Smith and Macie Springfield.

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Dear Steven, bless you, dear friend.

You are in my prayers and thoughts.

I say many heart prayers for you Steven (((hugs)))

~ Kimberly

OneRepublic featuring Timbaland : Apologize

Thoughts About Thanksgiving 2007

In years past when I asked myself what it was I was truly thankful for, I always thought of the usual things.

I was thankful I had a good job with a pretty good salary, I was thankful that I had a good group of friends and I was especially thankful for love, given and received.

With everything that has happened over the past two plus years, what I am thankful for, feels so different than before.

I am thankful that this year is finally coming to an end as it has been another hard and painful one for me.

I feel this year was still about death and pain and loneliness and punishment.

I learned when my finance, Mark, died two years ago, what intense sorrow really felt like, what it felt like to be inconsolably alone.

Losing the most important man in my life was devastating, as was discovering that the woman who was my birth Mother, was terminally ill.

I loved my birth Mother and needed so very much to know her, to learn as much as possible about her before she passed away. That was a chance that was never to be, for she died, leaving so much unsaid.

I have learned that as a child, growing into adulthood, the most important people in my life could be hurtful people, and that I always feel I have to have my guard up in order to protect myself from the lessons they put upon me.

I am thankful that I am forgiving, that I am beyond hurting people for the sake of seeing anyone I love, beg me for mercy.

This year I learned to accept that no matter how good a daughter I tried to be to my birth Mother, I will never have the chance to be good enough now, for she is gone from this life, and that chance is forever gone.

She would always find a way to make me feel as though I was nothing. I can not understand why Mothers were given such a power over their daughters. I forgive her for all of it. I truly believe in my heart, she loved me the best way she knew how to love me.

I am thankful I knew my Father. I am thankful I was able to know him before he died when I was in my teens. I am thankful I have memories of him that are worth their weight in gold to me.

I am thankful for my Auntie and Uncle, who raised me as their own child after my birth Mother abandoned me, and after my Father died. They made me believe I was worth something in this world. They made me realize I could do pretty much whatever I set my mind to. They made me feel loved. They have been gone a few years now, but I will forever be grateful to them for all they did for me.

I am grateful that I have two siblings- my sister and brother, who love me as much as I love them. They are my only living family, and I love them dearly.

I am grateful I knew Mark. I am grateful I was blessed with his love in my life. I am grateful for the memories of him, and for the love, support and solace his family continues to show me.

I am thankful to Mark, for having given me a substantial amount of money upon his death. I know that money is just money, and that it does not buy you happiness, but I think that his leaving it to me was his way of telling me I don't ever have to take anyone's crap again. That I can walk away from any negative, hurtful situation.

I would give it all for just one more hour with him.

I am thankful that I am in a position where I can help people, and good, just causes.

I am thankful for laughter, for all the simple pleasures that bring me joy.

I am thankful for friends, some of whom I've never met, who always have caring, supportive words to offer me. They have no idea how much those words mean to me. I am thankful for the people who stand beside me and get mad with me, and for me, and help me fight all the demons, real or imagined.

I am thankful that I continue to be who I am.

No matter who tries to purposely hurt me.

I am thankful that although some hurts I can never forget, I can forgive those who felt it necessary to show me the dark side of their souls.

I am thankful that I can still love freely and that I have not turned into a bitter person, unable to give love, to be generous, to be hopeful.

I am thankful that under no circumstances, no vengeful acts thrown my way, no one can take those qualities away from me.

I am thankful that I still believe that love does conquer all, that my love of family, past, present and future will never fade, and I am thankful that the hope that is deep in my heart, my soul, continues to remind me that the day will come when I will find the happiness, the family, the life that I've always wanted.

For all these things..... I am thankful.

~ Kimberly

Life's Little Pleasures : Christmas Ornaments

I consider these little beauties a "Whimsy Girl" must have !

I ooohed, ahhhhhed, fauned, and swooned the minute I cast my eyes upon these.

I found them here:

Nordstrom Glitter High Heel Ornament

Nordstrom Dress Ornament

Nordstrom Glitter Handbag Ornament

I admit it.

I LOVE THEM !

If you love girly girl, beautiful, fun, flirty items, you will fall in love with these too.

I ordered a set for moi, and a set for my sister.

I am thinking.....these are SO unique, they would make perfect gifts also.

Yes, decorate the tree with these....I can think of so many other things to do with them too.

What precious, pretty little gems indeed : )

~ Kimberly

KimsWhimsy on : Filthy Rich

This is a new category I am doing, referred to as "FILTHY RICH" .

"Filthy Rich" will consist of postings that highlight ridiculously pricey, decadent, over the top, frivolous, FILTHY RICH items.

Enjoy!!

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The Fortress Aquamarine, a FILTHY RICH dessert.

Found at Wine3 at The Fortress; Galle, Sri Lanka.

This dessert, which debuted in March, was inspired by the success of the restaurant’s other gem-studded treat, the Bombay Sapphire Martini.

The star of the show is an 80-carat aquamarine gem that rests on a sliver of chocolate, shaped to resemble the traditional stilt fisherman that’s part of the resort’s logo.

Handmade glass utensils (not included in the price) complete the presentation.

And yes, diners can pocket the gemstone after polishing off the dessert.

None have yet been sold.

Your cost ?

A mere $14,500.

Filthy Rich.

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Kimberly's note: I can think of so many other, better ways to spend $14,500.

First off, I wouldn't spend that kind of frivolous cash in a foreign country.

I'd spend it in the good ole' U.S.of A.

Secondly, no food, nay dessert, is worth that kind of money, NO, not even that aquamarine gem is worth that to me.

Lastly , $ 14, 500 is a drop in the bucket to the filthy rich, true, however, I have trouble wrapping my head around such decadent frivolity.

I'll leave that to the Filthy Rich.

~ Kimberly

Ebay SuperStar Seller : Caledonia Cottage

Maggie, of Caledonia Cottage, for the consistently EXCELLENT Customer Service you provide, in ALL aspects of your business.

Excellent Products - fair , sensible pricing with spot on item description.

Excellent Communication - I truly appreciate this aspect of Customer Service, and you excel ! This is an area so many sellers lack in, NOT this one. I can honestly say, COMMUNICATION is one of the most important aspects of a successful transaction on eBay for me.

Excellent Packing / Packaging - I really appreciate items that are packed properly, in clean shipping materials, getting items from this seller is always a joy.

Excellent Shipping Turn Around Time - This seller ships FAST, very efficiently, and never overcharges for shipping.

Excellent all around transactions with this seller, consistently.

I HIGHLY recommend this Seller.

She is a SUPERSTAR !!

Specializes in Scottish and Irish novelties, Souvenirs, jewelry, household and much more! Caledonia Cottage also offers custom items in your clan tartan! If there's something your looking for and you don't see it, ask Maggie and she can probably get it for you!

A little about Maggie, the Lady behind Caledonia Cottage, in her own words.....

"What can I tell you about me? Well I'm a mom to 2 beautiful daughters, we're all originally from Scotland but now live in Texas."

"I've been a member of ebay for some time but only started selling 2 years ago..and I love it! It's always been my dream to work for myself and I'm finally doing it! I've met some awesome people who make this whole experience on ebay so enjoyable and I look forward to meeting many more!"

"I recently changed the kind of things I sell in my store. People told me, sell what you know about so I sat and thought about it and decided to sell Scottish and Irish items. I lived in Scotland for over 40 years to a Scottish Mum and Irish Dad so I know a wee bit about this stuff :) "

"Almost everything I sell comes direct from Edinburgh, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland so what you see is the real thing! Sometimes I have other items for sale too but the majority of my items will be with a Celtic theme."

"I've moved all of my other inventory to a Sale Category and reduced the prices way down to clear. Everything in there is brand new and I'm only selling it so cheap to make room for my new inventory."

"I ship 6 days a week (Monday to Saturday) at 10:00am Central time. (except for Clan tartan items which have to be custom ordered). I never charge excessive prices for shipping and am happy to combine shipping for more than one purchase. I do use priority mail for most packages so you get your item as quickly as possible but if you prefer another method I'll be happy to work with you."

"I want you to enjoy shopping with me and I try to make every transaction go smoothly for you. If there are any problems with your item then please let me know and I will try my best to make it right."

"MY HOME IS SMOKE FREE!!!"

"If you have any questions, please contact me."

caledoniacottage@yahoo.com

"My store on eBay can be found here"

Caledonia Cottage

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A note from Kimberly :

I cannot say enough good things about this seller. She really is AWESOME.

I have ordered many items from her, she has items that make nice little gifts, or just nice little items for the home.

I highly recommend her, and I don't recommend just any seller on eBay, I am pretty selective about whom I endorse.

This seller has my 100 percent endorsement !!

To see her feedback as a seller, go here

caledonia_maggie 563

~ Kimberly

Cold Snaps and Wee Dogs

I, as usual....have many thoughts on my mind this FROSTY morning in Georgia....

Last evening, the weather report had called for a cold snap and frost conditions here in Southeast Georgia....

Sure enough, I awoke to the first frost of the fall here, a moderate amount converered everything outdoors.....

As I gave Mimi and Alex their cue of " ready to go out ? Come on! Let's go outside ! ".....

Off, like shots they ran for the door.....

I slowly opened the front door, we were met with a whoosh of crystalline, icy air....

Mimi and Alex hesitated but for a split second, then merrily made their way out into the frigid world.....

After a mere 5 minutes outside, the wee dogs were shivering, Mimi ran directly back to the front entry door, nudging the glass with her small nose, as if to send me the urgent message

" quick! open the door now! I'm freezing!! "

I made my way to the door, while looking back to see if Alex followed, instead, there little Alex sat, trembling, with an imploring look of " pleaseeeeeee, pick me up, I'm too cold to move another step!! "

Quickly, a few steps back , I scooped him up while Mimi barked a bit impatiently....we all three hurriedly slipped back in through the front door, warm air greeting us....

Into the mud room I went, to get a fluffy old towel to dry Alex and Mimi's damp paws off, to rub them briskly with the thick towel....to warm them up further...

Mimi and Alex enjoyed the care and attention greatly!

Afterall...isn't that what the Golden Rule is all about?

Treating others as we would desire to be treated?

I know if I were a small, 5 pound chihuahua, with cold, wet paws....I would want someone to dry me off, rub me a bit with a thick, old towel, warm me up a bit .....

Wouldn't you ?

I have an affinity for the Ethics of Reciprocity!

Have a lovely day one and all..... do stay stay warm !

I plan on staying cozy with my two wee dogs here in Southeast Georgia, as we experience our first cold snap of the season : )

~ Kimberly

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Good morning to all whom wander this way !

I am a happy girl today....

I am one of those people who absolutely love birthdays, mine included....no, not because I'm an " all about me" type girl....just simply because I truly feel the anniversary of one's birth IS a special day : )

I truly hope that ALL of you celebrate and embrace the anniversary of your birth, make it a day to love yourself, the all, of what comprises you.

This year, there is a palpable difference in how I view my birthday from the last two years....

This is the first birthday lately, that I have felt more happiness than sadness.

I was reminded of that, in a beautiful way , as I read a morning email from a good friend....I will quote part of it here....

" I know the last few years have not been kind or pleasant, but I do believe that everything has a purpose. So with God's help and love I hope you achieve everything your heart desires. "

ah.k. Let me tell you all, dear friends, it is PEOPLE like YOU, ALL OF YOU, that have made, yes, continue to make, my life worth living.

My friends in every day life, and you - my readers and friends here, my sister, my brother, Mark's family, ( even Mimi and Alex , my little chihuahua's ! ) just generally, people who are KIND to me, SINCERE to me, people who accept the me of me....

I LOVE YOU ALL, and I truly appreciate all the love, kindness, and friendship you extend my way. I appreciate your kind words, thoughts, prayers, I APPRECIATE YOU, I truly do!!!

ah.k. I am an emotional girl, and your friendship has brought me tears of pure JOY on my birthday, on everyday, and for that, I THANK YOU SINCERELY : )

Now, on to " Kimberly's Birthday Song Pick of the Day "

hahahahahahahaha : )

I am one happy girl today!!!

I love this song, and it is so fitting for today .....

It is " Come Undone ", as sung by Duran Duran, set to video clips of the animated Final Fantasy video game.

Enjoy and have a BEAUTIFUL day : )

Many Blessings to you all !

Sincerely, Kimberly

ICON STYLE: Nov.29.07 : The Innovative Creators Trunk Show and Sample Sale: Atlanta Georgia

ICON STYLE is a Fashion forward company providing network solutions for entrepreneurs and young professionals.

Hosting network mixers, seminars, and trunk shows where other artists can promote their work or trade.ICON STYLE presents the market place for the Innovative Creator.

This includes all pioneers, and out of this world designers emerging from local boutiques, colleges, and all the roads where fashion and ingenuity meet.

Our enlightening ambiance of style will delight the Fashionista and intrigue the hottest buyers.

Our trunk show consumers are fashion savvy connoisseurs.

They think outside the box and love a great rummage for something new.

To them fashion is another art form to be expressed whether it’s their accessories, hair, makeup and most important their attire.

General Event Information:

"INNOVATIVE CREATORS TRUNK SHOW"ICON STYLE presents the market place for the Innovative Creator. This includes all pioneers, and out of this world designers emerging from local boutiques, colleges, and all the roads where fashion and ingenuity meet. Our enlightening ambiance of style will delight the Fashionista and intrigue the hottest buyers.

http://www.iconstyleinc.com/

info@iconstylein.com

Preview and shop local designers..enjoy a great Dj, fashion photography, designer diy demo, and the celebration of art & fashion.

Business card raffle and free shopper's tote bags while supplies last!

November 29, 2007 6:30-11pm

Defoor Centre 404-591-3900

http://www.defoorcentre.com/

1710 Defoor Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

$10 entry, cash bar 21+

LOCAL ATLANTA DESIGNERS:

gypsies tramps and thieves

beyounique accessories

dareales clothing

pondur

popular street couture

couturiette

munizinc

faveur clothing

zaibboo

kyoungstar

nine and three quarters

Trunk show : A traveling collection of designer clothing or jewelry.

Come preview and shop items directly from the hottest lines and favorite local designers.

Network : Meet people, make contacts, exchange ideas & interact

Calling all Artists, Designers, Fashion Stylist, Graphic Artists, Makeup Artists, Models, Photographers, and of course, people who love fashion and love to shop.

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Please Note: This blog Topic Post is brought to you by KimsWhimsy as a networking/marketing courtesy, free of charge.

KimsWhimsy is not affiliated with Icon Style in any other way.

~ Kimberly

Random Sunday Thoughts

Good Sunday morning to all whom wander this way...

I have several thoughts roaming my mind this morning...like aging gracefully, sexuality, health, happiness, spirituality

I've decided I am having a sexy Sunday !

HUH? You might ask....how can one be thinking such thoughts on Sunday morning....well, dear readers, healthy human sexuality and healthy body image IS part of human spirituality

I look rather sexy this morning. I have no makeup on, there is still bed-head and I am wearing a simple white t-shirt with my comfy red/black trackpants.

I am a world away from my alluringly sexy ideal, but I still look the goods.

In fact, it's a shame I'm all alone in this house with two wee dogs, fresh flowers and a computer for company.

I am a happy girl though.....yesterday, I received two deliveries of FLOWERS, one a glorious spring mix in a water arrangement, the other red roses...

The occasion? The anniversary of my birth is tomorrow

My darling BROTHER had the roses sent...he is a good brother, he planned ahead, I know this because he is currently out of the country. My SISTER knows I love a mixture of flowers, and sends them for any little reason.

And! I have presents sent by mail that I am to open tomorrow...

So, all is good, I am blessed in many ways....

And guess what ? !

Even though it's Sunday....

I look sexy. I feel sexy. I am sexy. And while the mention of living alone for all intents and purposes is contradictory, I live a very sexy life. After all, I am a small southern belle...

These thoughts this morning got me to thinking....

How does one become sexy?

As all truly sexy people will tell you, when it comes to living the dream, we are simply a result of our own perceptions.

If you choose to believe that your best years are behind you or that you are simply not That Type, then the chances of being sexy and living a sexy life are considerably reduced.

Living that life is not just having loads of orgasms, wearing scandalous undies and having a bevy of lovers, although it sounds awfully good. ( not really the bevy of lovers part, for I am a monogamous kind of girl.)

Isn't it really all about the ability to live with passion, pleasure and satisfaction everyday, no matter your age or body type? For although a good set of undies and a set of impossibly long legs helps, true sexiness is something felt and radiates from within.

One of the sexiest women I know is friend of mine. I met her in college and we have remained steadfast friends.

Short, a bit plump and not overly pretty, she has men eating out of her hands. She is an outrageous flirt and does so unflinchingly, not only with men, but women, small children and animals.

She is loads of fun and loves to have a good laugh. When she laughs, she tosses her head back and crinkles her eyes. She laughs a lot. She also has lots of monogamous sex.

She is an amazing and sexy woman because she values herself.

She enjoys who she is and she loves her life, passionately. This is her secret weapon and one that is devastatingly seductive.

Think sexy. Act sexy. Be sexy.

A sexy woman does not waste time or energy on what she doesn't have, but rather concentrates on what she does have.

My friend does not have long legs, a flat tummy or even very good teeth, but she does have sparkling eyes, an infectious laugh, a passion for adventure and the ability to make whoever she is talking to feel incredibly interesting.

Her enthusiasm for life, throaty laugh and warm personality act like a delicous cocktail of pheromones, alluring and irresistible to whomever she is with.

I have learned a few things from this friend.

How to live sexy is one of them:

• Become a Pleasure Seeker.

Make it a daily adventure. It's the Number One rule for any budding sexbomb. Take enjoyment in little every day pleasures, from the simple delight of a crisp morning walk, to the deliciously flirtatious exchange with a stranger. List the things that give you the most pleasure and rate them out of ten. Anything that rates higher than seven needs to be introduced on a daily basis. Sexiness is a state of mind that will help you reap pleasure every day if you let it. Don't deny yourself. Pleasure is what fills your life with joy, boosts your self esteem and endows you with allure.

• Sexy is as Sexy does.

Think sexy, act sexy, be sexy. I dare you to shake your booty out of the same old state of mind. Portray yourself in a positive light, tell your whiny inner bitch to stop the negative chat and watch how your new self image affects how you view yourself and how others treat you. Sexy women are brave and confident, they aren't perfect and they don't care. What they like to do is push their own boundaries and aren't afraid to fall over from time to time. They DON"T act like bitches,however. Why on earth would any woman proudly proclaim herself a bitch? Respect yourself and others will.

• Rethink your View on Sexiness.

Sexiness is more than the physical allure of long legs and big baby biscuitss. While enviable attributes, they don't belong to us all. A good deal of us have, instead, body bits that are short, wobbly or ill-defined. In order to become sexy, it is important to make peace with what you've got. It won't make the flabby body bits disappear, but the first step to sexiness means embracing and celebrating the body bits that you do like. Get body confident and look within yourself for validation. Celebrate your body, with all of its flaws. When you believe you are sexy, and are willing to say so, you'll be oozing sex appeal.

• Build a Sexy Outlook.

My sexy friend doesn't need other people to make her feel the way she does. There are no limits or conditions to her sexy life. She's got guts and goes after what she wants, but NOT in a bitchy way. Her horizons are broad. Well-travelled and worldly, she thinks nothing of jumping from great heights into the great unknown. Excitement and adventure fuel her self-belief and boost her confidence. She has survived numerous life style changes, a few big blunders and lived to tell the tale. Building a sexy outlook means broadening your horizons, trying something new, however small, and doing it with gusto. Start slowly but surely; hop out of your comfort zone and approach your life with passion.

Who doesn't want to live a sexy life, a life bursting with pleasure, passion, and value ? !

Learn to love your thighs.

I have learned to love my height : )

Life's too short to live anything less than sexy.

I love ME, but not in a vain way : )

Best wishes to all for a SEXY Sunday morning !

~ Kimberly