White Lace and Promises, We've Only Just Begun

I've have found that

blog titles often reflect

the personality of the person.

There used to be a little shop 

in my town called

"The White Rabbit."

It was a small cottage 

filled with whites, pinks, lace, 

and pastels.

It was small with a back porch and swing, 

a kitchen, and three bedrooms.

It was shabby and chiccy.

At the time I had never heard of shabby chic.

I went there most every Saturday 

and always left with a smile on my face,

a small sentiment in my hand, 

and a peace in my heart.

The owner was somewhat eccentric and quirky.

(I find that most of us creative persons are!)

I found myself a friend

and sought to glean anything I could from her. 

I have featured my pink room more than any other

because it gives me the same peaceful feeling.

It was at "The White Rabbit"

that I thought up what would

one day become the name of my shop,

"White Lace and Promises."

Most the the treasures in this room

came from "The White Rabbit"

where Mrs. Perry taught me 

all about milk glass.

Sadly, the shop has since closed

and I have yet to find what happened to 

my sweet friend.

However, I know that she would be glad

that there is a little booth,

called "White Lace and Promises,"

filled with ideas of which she inspired.

Pink milkglass is called "Shell."

This is my newest find

and hopefully, the first of my newest collection.

It is rare!

I find the words to 

We've Only Just Begun 

very fitting for a new year.

We've only just begun to live 

White Lace and Promises

A kiss for luck and we're on our way.

We've only just begun.

Before the rising sun we fly,

So many roads to choose,

We start out walking and learn to run.

And yes, we've just begun.

Sharing horizons that are new to us.

Watching the signs along the way.

Talking it over just the two of us.

Working together day to day,

Together.

And when the evening comes, we smile.

So much of life ahead.

We find a place where there's room to grow.

And yes, we've just begun.

(This was one of the songs from my wedding,

35 years ago.)

With Hope and Promise, 

Bonnie:)