39 Responses

1. Praying that God blankets this dear family with His grace, love, and comfort during their time of loss. He is truly our only Shelter in the time of storm.
   Praying,
   xo
   Mary

2. Can't wait to see your finished office! I can't even imagine what your friend is going through.
   Her family will be in my prayers. What a awful thing for a family to go through.

   Susan

3. My heart aches for your friend and I will be praying.

   I really like the canisters that you are using in your office. They aren't just for kitchens anymore 🙂

4. Your office is coming along so nicely. I'd love a closer look at your books. They are calling my name. And the jar of glitter is wonderful. The use of the stoneware water pitchers is a great idea for storing your paint brushes and what-nots.
   After seeing so much beauty, my heart broke after hearing about your friend losing her boy. I have a son about that age and I know that I would just be heart broken! I'll be saying a prayer for her, and her family.
   -Paulette
   3sisters-pjr.blogspot.com

5. How devistating to loose a child. While I do not know she and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers today.
   Traci

6. I've been one of those random blog stalkers for awhile now and just want to say that I'll be praying for their family. I don't know personally what they're going through, but I ache for them. Thank you for making me aware of it.

   Your home, shop and blog always inspire and motivate me! Thanks for taking the time to post.

7. Hi Marian,

   So sad about your friend and her son… It is hard to find the right words to say. Such sorrow and pain… She will be in my prayers…

   Take Care,
   Christine

8. I am so, so sorry to hear about this tragedy. I will pray for this family as they cope with the loss of a child. No mother and father should have to suffer so. May Jack rest in the arms of our Lord, and sleep in peace.

9. It is always inspiring to me when others get a clean-up/declutter effort going on. It makes me want to follow suit- exactly what I need to do!

   As for your friend, Anna, I cannot imagine the pain she is going through right now. I popped over to her blog and saw that she had just posted pictures of her kids going back to school and as I looked at the boy I assumed to be Jack, I found tears running down my face. To see him so alive and vibrant the beginning of this week and to think that he has gone home to God is almost more than anyone can bear. I will be praying for them…all of them. Thank you for putting this out there because I do believe there is healing power in prayers~ xo Diana

10. What a tragedy. I will pray for the family. I too believe in the healing power of prayer and will add their family to our church prayer requests.

    I love the classic wire baskets in your office. Cheers!
    Lori

11. Love me an organized space.

12. My heart aches…

13. This beautiful family is in my prayers and will continue to be for a very long time. I have two friends that have gone through the worst nightmare any of us can imagine. Life is tough. What a beautiful young boy. I'm so sorry.

    Kathy

14. What a tragedy. Sending love and prayers to her and her family.

    Loved peaking in your office…looks great!

15. I love the initials with the gas station metal letters sign. I'm definitely copping that.

    BTW, the giveaway link doesn't seem to be working.

16. OMGosh, I just read about Anna's son! I just autmatically clicked on the link and saw her last post where Jack had just started 7th grade. I'm tearing up. I can't even begin to imagine what they're going through. My prayers are with them.

17. Sending healing light and love to Anna and her family….I also went to her blog to find her most recent post of her son Jack…..What an unimaginable tragedy….
    ellery
    medusarossa@hotmail.com

18. Jack's death was tragic. His sweet face has been in our newspapers and on our local news and breaks my heart each time I see him. The flash floods took several lives in our area. Very sad.

    Your office is looking good. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

19. I am so sorry about your friends son…what an unbelievable tragedy..I am just sick about it…SO horribly sad…I will have special prayers and intentions for their family during this difficult time…..
    chris

20. My prayers go out to Anna and her family. I know how hard losing a precious gift from God is for them now and will always be. I pray they will find peace and remember how very much they where loved by Jack.

21. Being on the West Coast, I was praying all throughout the recent storm that you all would make it through safely. I heard your friend's tragedy on the evening news and my heart just broke. My son is Jack's age. What a horrible thing to happen to such a beautiful family. So sorry for their terrible loss. My prayers are with them.

    Cheree @ With A Twist

22. oh my goodness sorry i didn't see the part of your blog talking about your friend losing her son before mentioning no mention of your assistant helping you with your organization… gosh… i am so sorry and please know that i am praying for jack's family to get thru the horrific days ahead. xo patty

23. My heart aches for anyone loosing a child. I am so sorry.

24. Prayers and healing thoughts going out to Anna and her family. What a horrible tragedy!
    ~Leena~

25. Oh Marian, I have no words.
    Prayers

26. Office looking great.
    My heart goes out to Anna and her family. My family all prays for them to get through this terrible time. My God bless them all, thank you for sharing.

27. How terribly sad about your friend's son. I just can't imagine loosing one of my children. I'll be praying for love and comfort to be sent her family's way.

28. Nice job! Getting organized is such a great feeling.

29. I am praying for Anna and her family right now!!
    In His name!!
    And I love the cabinet!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

30. Praying for you friend. Can't even imagine her heartache.

    Diane J./Ohio

31. My heart weeps…Words are never adequate to express the feelings brought forth at the news of tragedy, especially the loss of a child. It is hoped that the love of those around will help the family travel through this dark valley and emerge once again in the light…Corey "58 Vintage Faire"

32. What a tragic thing to have happen to your friend. My heart and prayers go out to them.

    But on a lighter note, I know I can't wait to see how the office has been transformed when you're all done. It's sure to be a delight! I have purchased several smaller gray and blue crocks that sit on a lazy susan to store my crafting utensils in. They're all different styles, but similar in color. I managed to find them at garage sales in the one summer. Occasionally I get lucky like that. ;^)

33. They have so many gorgeous items but I really love the Industrial Strainer Lamp. Okay, all the lamps. Thanks for the chance.

34. I'm loving what you've done so far in your office. That's a great cabinet. Thank you for letting us know about Anna's son. Although we may not know her in person, we still hurt for her and her family… such a tragedy…

35. Oh Marian, what a tragedy. Tears are streaming down my face as I look at Jack's sweet face, thinking of my own son, M. My prayers are with them all that they can find a way out of their sorrow one day.

36. oh, and i like this http://www.aliceandjay.com/black-wooden-crucifix/ because it reminds me of one my grandmother had

37. loving the new office look!!

38. I saw a photo of a lovely Christmas Tree skirt with your logo on the photo. The skirt was a mass of ruffles and seemed to be a creamy color. Do you sell this item, and if so, what is the price and how long to ship to Utah?

    1. I don’t sell them, but I wrote a tutorial for HGTV.com on how to make one (and it’s no sew!) Here’s the link… http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/how-to-make-a-no-sew-ruffled-christmas-tree-skirt/index.html