It's about YOUR presence.

A Gift Wrapped Life

While you digest the turkey dinner from yesterday and watch the news of people fighting in the big box stores for scraps of future gifts ...... 

remember....... 

It is not about the presents - it's about YOUR PRESENCE. 

Say Something

Her new look may be understated, but the power of Christina Aguilera's voice cannot be hidden in the newly released song 'Say Something'. Truthfully the real power comes with Christina's control throughout the ballad, this is not the take-the-high-note and belt-it-out-song you're used to hearing her perform.

The young and powerful song writing talents of Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino of Great Big World, are the duo behind the tear soaked lyrics. The pair were approached by Christina who requested the opportunity to sing on one of the tracks for Say Something, the result is a song that will grab at your heart.

Ian Axel is a passionate musician with a dynamic voice that pulls you into the song, while Aguilera disciplines her voice and compliments him. The combination is soft and sweet, yet a powerhouse combination at the same time.

Christina Aguilera on the video Say Something

They will perform the song at the American Music Awards this Sunday, where I imagine the set will be simple to allow the ballad to breath {just as Christina said she wanted it to}. The real volume from this new recording will come from the repeated airplay it will surely receive.
Ian Alex and Chad Vaccarino are explosively talented song writers who are best known for their single This Is The New Year. And if you aren't familiar with them yet, you will be when this song takes hold of your heart.

Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino song writers of Say Something

Say something, I'm giving up on you.
I'll be the one, if you want me to.
Anywhere, I would've followed you.
Say something, I'm giving up on you.

The message is so simple .... Say Something. Yet we all know that there are times in our lives when we just cannot get the words out. The moment is lost, the time never comes again. We walk away from someone we truly love without saying what is on our mind for fear of destroying what had been. People in our lives go and we don't have the chance to tell them all the simple things that are within our hearts.

The words are a simple message that will draw you into the soft lyrical cry. This song will haunt you and make you think at a much deeper level. And you may realize that you should dig deeper and Say Something.

Take Your Own Photo

The NEW photographic sensation! 

I'm guessing this photo was taken in the early 50's, how much things have changed since with 'self portraits'. Now we simply hold our camera phone up, flip the switch to reverse the lens and click a 'selfie'.
But some things haven't changed at all. The need to say - 'wait, let me fix my hair, do I have lipstick on'. 

Wishing you a weekend filled with fun, a photo or two, and a dollop of Glamour.

Christmas is in the air

via Terra

Yes, tis the season {already}. 

The stores are decorated with tinsel and little sparkle lights.

I visited the local Terra Greenhouse a few days ago and although pumpkins were still on everyone's mind, the elves had been busy decorating the store for Christmas. 

The truth is that I was already looking for holiday items to help set a commercial space for Christmas. Faux snow flakes and ornaments hooks were on my list.

Pop Christmas

I'm loving the mix of silver and gold with white.

This year's holiday decor theme's offer something for everyone. 

I had intended to be at Terra for 10 minutes - ha, actually it was more like HA!

I really do love Christmas and hunt each year for a few new special things to add to the collection. The theme's this year are extensive and filled with surprises.

I appreciate it when buyers for a company bring in items that work well for the holidays, but are easy to extend all year long.... like these pillows.

In honour of the puppy in your life.

Don't you look at the crowns and think 'but of course'?

Woodland animals are big for holiday theme's this year.

Think squirrels, polar bears, and snowy owls.

Adorable

Every year the marketplace finds ways to bring a new look to tradition.

Wise men

Along with the bags of faux flakes and hooks, I managed to find a few special ornaments that I couldn't resist. My Granddaughter was the recipient {but of course} of pretty white painted tin hearts, silver glass star ornaments, and a special note to Santa printed on tin.

The clients decorations need to be up now, 

but our own holiday decor will be another month before I decorate.

What about you....... do you decorate ? and when ?

** I was not paid/or asked by Terra to write this post - just love their store and garden center.