New Space at Mission Galleria!

Why does everything take longer than I think it will? I've had the plans in my head for weeks now and of course not everything is going according to those plans. If money were no object my dream space would be realized... but I'm still excited and it is definitely coming along!


I found an awesome old, vintage showcase that my husband and I have been working on. I have big plans for it too so I think it will look beautiful when it's all done. And did I take before photos? Of course not. Oh, well, so is the life of One Blessed Mommie trying to live out her dream of having a beautiful shop one day, living vicariously through my little ol' space at the Mission Galleria I call Chateau Chic Boutique.

I will post pictures soon....please check out and follow my other blog for updates Chateau Chic Boutique.

Blessings,
Missy

Gary David Watson

March 19, 1969 to May 29, 2006

Not just today, but always, I remember and honor my first husband, Gary.  He went home with the Lord 4 years ago today.

There are so many things I miss about him.  I miss his smile, his laugh and the sound of his keys jingling from his belt loop as he walked down the hallway.  I came to love that sound, especially in the middle of the day when he popped in unexpectedly just to say Hi and give me and the girls a kiss.

Today we went to Olivia's, our favorite Mexican restaurant.  Of course I ordered Gary's Special.  (Gary and I ate there so often that in his honor they added "Gary's Special" to their menu...chicken and cheese flautas with beans and rice, just the way he ordered it - they didn't make it for anyone but him.)

Later on I took the girls to get balloons.  I always let them choose their own.  We all sat down and wrote our messages to Gary on our balloons.  We then went outside and said our little prayers and one at a time, we let them go.  The girls used to ask how he got them so I told them an angel comes down and takes them the rest of the way to Heaven and gives them to him.  For me, the actual writing is very theraputic and emotional.  It's almost like I'm talking to him.  I take pictures of the girls' messages and drawings each time.  I want to save these memories for myself and for them.  Wayne always has his own balloon as well.  I never ask to read his messages, I think it's important for him to say what he wants to Gary and just keep it between them.  But I am certain it helps Wayne as much as it does me.

I miss my Gary and I know I always will.  There will always be a part of my heart that belongs to him.  God's word promises we will see each other again one day and I bet I will hear that familiar jingling again.

Missy

Chateau Chic Boutique at the Long Beach Flea Market - Sunday, May 16th!

Hello friends!

Just a quick post to let you know
I'm going out on a limb and will be selling

at the Long Beach Flea Market this Sunday, May 16.

I'll be sharing a great corner spot
with my good friend, Arlene,
 from the Garden Gate Boutique.

We'll have garden, vintage, shabby chic,
 frenchy and primitive stuff -

something for everyone!

I hope you can stop by!

Blessings,

Missy

Happy Mother's Day!

My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching.  Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck.  When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

Proverbs 6:20-22

As my kids' Mommie, part of my job is to teach and engcourage my children in the way of the Lord.  I love my kids and I pray for them constantly.  I should also be a good example as a Christian, in my speech, my actions, and my faithfulness.  It's so easy to try to teach our kids how they should be but don't we all know by now that they learn better by example?  This is an area I need to work on.  I'm not the most patient person in the world.  I get a little snippy when things don't go my way....like not being able to find my keys while heading out the door, then realizing I didn't set the alarm after getting in the car, then getting back in the car and remembering I didn't grab the sippie cup, ugh!  It's these kinds of things that really test my patience, and I always fail miserably.

I want my children to grow up and remember what I taught them.  But I also want them to remember me being an example of what I taught them.  I want that to be binded upon their hearts, I want that to guide them and speak to them throughout each of their lives.

My kids are my life's sweetest blessings and being their Mom is the sweetest gift.  That is why I am One Blessed Mommie.

Blessings,

Missy

Changing With the Season

For those that know me, you know I hate the cold.  It just sinks into my bones and makes me miserable.  I know most people (it seems that way), would rather live with cool weather, love the rain or that crisp breeze hitting their skin when they head out the door in the morning.  Well, that's definitely not for me.

I absolutely love the feeling of the sun shining through my window warming up my arm as I drive in my car.  I love the sunshine when I wake up and I even more so when I come home in the evening after a long night at dance, karate, the store or wherever I've been all day.  It just motivates me to do more after I get home.  It makes me happy.

Spring is kind of right in between.  It's too rainy for one.  It's too crisp in the morning for me but warm enough during the day, most of the time, not like this past week!  I do enjoy the season change while decorating in my booth, that's for sure.  Don't get me wrong.....I totally love CHRISTmas.  It's just the weather I can't stand so that's why I LIKE Spring.  I don't LOVE it, but I do LIKE it.  Summer on the other hand, is my favorite season of all.

I know, I know....it's too hot here in Southern California.  I'm not saying I don't use my air conditioner like mad at home and in my car or that I don't get crabby when my shirt is sticking to my back.  But, I have a funny saying that sums it up for me...."I'd rather be in a Pinto with vinyl seats and no air conditioner in the summer than be cold in the winter."  Call me crazy but that's me.  (Of course, that doesn't include my kids all sweaty and cranky in their car seats....just me, driving around.  Ha-ha!)

So what's my point - you might be wondering by now?  There are some changes for me in the near future, right about the time summer (my favorite season) begins.  I will be moving into my own space at the antique mall beginning in June.  A front window spot even! 

I am very excited and looking forward to the change!

How Blessed Am I?

Tonight my 9 year old daughter, Macy, is testing for her BLACK BELT!  We are so very proud of her to say the least!  My 5 year old daughter, Grace, is also testing tonight.  She will be getting her recommended PURPLE belt!  How awesome is that?! 

I just love how my girls are such "Girlie Girls" and also love the go out and play in the dirt.  Macy would be the one sporting the light-saber and reading Star Wars books after coreographing a new dance to her latest favorite Taylor Swift song.  Grace would wear a skirt and princess crown every single day if I let her while she's digging up worms and accidently pulling the legs off of lady bugs.  Jack on the other hand, can make a tool or weapon out of just about anything, watch out when he gets his hands his little plastic baseball bat!  But what a sweet, little sensitive boy he is...just like his Daddy.

How blessed am I?

He Is Risen!

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live." John 11:25

Blessed be this day, the Lord is risen! It was finished on the cross. Jesus took the sin of the world upon himself. And as He promised, He rose again! He paid the price for us so that we may live. Let go of your burdens, lay them at His feet. The enemy has no power over us. Let Jesus calm your spirit and give you peace. He wants you to live life abundantly. Look for the blessings and stop murmuring about what's not perfect. I am certainly not saying this is easy, believe me! Let's just promise to try a little more each day.

This verse speaks to my heart so literally. Although I miss my husband, Gary, so deeply sometimes my heart just aches....I cannot imagine bearing it alone. The Lord knows me so well. He knows exactly how much I can take. I find such peace....true, comforting peace in my heart....that only Jesus can bring, knowing that Gary is in heaven, with Him.

So, at Easter time, I celebrate my risen Lord, Jesus Christ and all that He has blessed me with. At the same time, I am reminded of my husband's life that is no longer here with us but at home with the Lord. But again He comforts me....

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live." John 11:25