Rustic Noel

My house is pretty much an eclectic mix of all things I love. I'm not sure what you would call my style, it's kinda full, with lots of book, a few plants, browns and reds... not what you see in the house and home magazines, but definitely a place that I love to come home to. It's like a great big giant hug- especially around the holidays. It's full of Christmas charm and I love it. Hints of red be-speckled here and there amongst greenery and twinkly lights... My heart is happy at home. Especially around the holidays.

Enjoy this Rustic Chalkboard Noel Print :)

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All is Calm...

... all is bright...  Ah those nice calm days before the storm of the Christmas holidays really starts brewing... I'm sitting here head whirling around trying to figure out if I've forgotten anything... it's only the 10th, so I have not yet taken on the "well if I have, it's too late now" attitude... there is still time...  But I don't want to get caught up in the crazy, I don't want to get all worried. My goal is to remain calm, remember the reason for the season, share love and laughter and not freak out- but, in the spirit of honesty, I may have already freaked out... more than once... but I digress...

Do you freak out during the holidays? Some people choose wine, I've been known to do that a time or two... some people hide, some people over spend ( I may have done that once or twice too), some people ... I don't know... fill in the blank, how do you deal with the holidays? How do you stay calm?

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Share the Love.

Why do I always sign off Share the love ?

Because I believe we are made of love, and for love.  I believe love should be the answer no matter the question. I believe it ought to be what we give, even when we have nothing to give. I believe the more we give, the more we have.

Am I good at this all the time? no. Is love always my first response? no. Should it be? yes. Am I working on it? Yes. When I sign off Share the love, am I reminding myself to share the love... yes.

We were not created to be perfect, we were created to be... and then Jesus said, the most important thing ever... first,  Love God...  and second and equally as important,  Love your neighbour as yourself (Matt 22:36-40)

So Love, love God,
Love your Neighbour,
and try to filter your life through love- what does that even look like?

and...

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M.

Ps. we leave in 4 days. It is getting so real!!!

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Happy Saturday!

To purchase this print please visit my Etsy Shop by clicking here

Hi Guys! It's Saturday and it is awesome, summer is finally here...  which means September 27th is just around the corner! So today isn't about a free printable, as it usually is, today is about a design that I created for our Living Life on Purpose Journey. We are on the final leg to finish raising money and awareness for our Living Life On Purpose Journey 2015 to Uganda. It is coming so fast!


I'm asking you to please take a gander over at my Etsy Shop and consider purchasing this hand drawn sketch by me. I was contemplating, meditating, and praying (and kinda freaking out) about our journey when this was created. I think it turned out beautifully- I hope you agree!


You will also find a brand new collection of chalkboard prints that are all 11x14 or 12x12 (perfect for Canvas Printing) size for big home decor Impact :)



Thanks for all of your support now please go and shop - let's Live our Lives on Purpose!
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Just a little reminder: *Please note all free printables and images are free for Personal Use. They may not be used for resale or commercial use without written permission. >> If you are using these images on your website or your blog you must link back to www.lostbumblebee.blogspot.com

Please visit our INFO page.

Thank you :)

M.

All LostBumblebee® Prints ©2009-2015 Melissa Dawn Baker-Nguyen

BEAR NAKED

Let's Just Do TODAY.

ELEPHANT 

FAITH - HOPE - LOVE

GOOD VIBES ONLY!

ZEN KOI FISH

KOI FISH- TOGETHER

NEVER LOSE YOUR SENSE OF WONDER

THE ONLY ONE FOR ME IS YOU!

CALGARY STAMPEDE 11x14 OR 12x12

Peace, Love, Joy & Merry Everything!

Yup it's that time to celebrate, love, joy, peace... hopefully those are values we celebrate all year-every year!

This morning, the coffee is on, Christmas lights are on, I am enjoying the peacefulness this morning...    (I interrupt this blog post for a conversation with the hubby) Well it was peaceful, isn't it crazy how a little spat can change the course of a day?

But I'm choosing to refocus-  I've got too much do be thankful for, I've got too much to do, and there is just too much goodness around me!

When you choose to focus on positivity, hope, gratitude and love, you will always be met road bumps - that is natural, but what isn't always natural, is making the choice to refocus on positivity. It is easier to wallow in pity, frustration, anger and well... basically pout. But you know what-  You've always got a choice. You choose what you focus on!

So today, I will refocus, again, and again, and again- and it will be hard, but it will be worth it!

So here's to Focusing and Refocusing on the important things in life; love, joy, peace, gratitude, hope, and everything else that is positive and refreshing and beautiful!
Merry Everything & Happy Always!

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Oh Holy Night!

Oh Holy Night... a little chalkboard print that points my heart towards the reason for the season today...

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Joyeux Noël!

December is officially starting (tomorrow) and I am so excited! Today we went to the Christmas Market in the Prague Town Square, it was breathtaking!

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10 New Facebook Cover Images :)

I thought it was about time I shared a few new Facebook Cover images made from some of my free printable. And because I like you guys so much... I couldn't resist :)

There's a little something for everyone!
Don't forget to check out my Facebook page  >> here <<  and give it a LIKE!

Enjoy!
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Please note, these are all web quality (72dpi) and are not meant for printing.

Home.

So we've been away for about 21 days...
and I am starting to miss the things that make home -home.
Namely Timothy the Dog.

If you are a Dog lover than this one is for you :)
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M.

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International Coffee Day!

Oh yes, it really is a thing. Of course some people probably don't know about it, because they may not have as much coffee coursing through their veins as I do... but none the less it is to be celebrated!

I saw this quote and I thought, it is so true... I often call coffee my 'mojojuice'... I have my coffee I get inspiration- I create- you get free printables :) See how important coffee is to our symbiotic relationship? Now don't you want to celebrate with me?

The dates appear to differ in different countries, I am Canadian and at the moment I am in China, so I will be celebrating with my North American counterparts today! Wooohoooot bring on the caffeine :)

Here is a list thanks to wikipedia:

• China- early April
• Denmark- May 6
• Brazil- May 24
• Costa Rica- September 12
• Ireland- September 19
• Mongolia- September 20
• Germany- September, first Saturay
• Switzerland- September 28
• SEPTEMBER 29th <- that's today :) 
• Australia
• Canada
• England
• Ethiopia
• Hungary
• Malaysia
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Sweden
• United States of America
• Japan- October 1
• Austria - October 1
• Romania- October 1
• Philippines- October 21
• Taiwan- November 7
• Nepal- November 17

If you are a coffee fan, have I got some fun stuff for you! Check out these great free printables :) Make someone's day and share your love of coffee with them! Click here >>  COFFEE << for the entire ensemble - Or take a peak at a few of my personal favourites: Coffee Talks, Procaffeinating, Nothing goes better with Coffee..., RISE and SHINE!, I put the PRO, in Procaffeinating, No Talkie before Coffee- and SO many more... 

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Sing Me Love.

In the morning sing me love, and in the afternoon it's love, and if we sing together Love will sing along- two voices carry farther than one.

I love, love, love this song- hence this hand lettered printable :)
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