Monday, September 24, 2012

Hope Springs Eternal

Here's what happens when you dare to dream........................

You start to feel alive again
You develop a skip in your walk
You smile. Frequently.
You're heart beats a little quicker with excitement
Your worries seem to take a back seat
And your wrinkles start to miraculously fade away
( ok that last part is completely ridiculous - but all the others?  100% true. )

Suzan and Dorothy
Deuxieme Debut & Simply Vintageous by Suzan are joining forces
They have a dream...................
"Painting furniture 101" ( for dummies - by dummies )

Even as we stood overwhelmingly looking at this - we knew


As we spent yesterday cleaning out the space - and as we realized how much more there is left to do - we knew, as the sun set softly on the trees outside, we knew without a doubt -


As we swept and carried out garbage - and rearranged things - and looked at each other covered in sawdust and grime, with our hair up in dollar store clips and our hands full of paint - we knew with all certainty -


As we decided on what should stay and what should go - as we laughed - and pulled our hair -
and looked at each other thinking " what the hell are we doing " we knew,


And as we collapsed at the end of the day eating smoked meat sandwiches on paper towels at our
PAINTING STATION -  we most definitely knew



That as Emily Dickenson so eloquently put it

Hope really is that thing with feathers...................................................and we are one step closer to opening our painting class.


 Sorry John Lennon - although you most definitely need love
 It isn't all you need at all - you need hope - beautiful-wonderful-lovely-bring-you-back-to-life-again HOPE

 ( and the most special of thanks to David and John who are standing by our sides through the entire mess
   and getting as filthy as us in the process - we really are blessed )

 Have a great day everyone - fill it with hope if you can ( I highly recommend it )
 XOX
 Suzan

18 comments:

  1. Hope springs eternal... What an exciting journey you are about to embark on.

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  2. Hope and a little encouragement: You go girls!!

    So exciting and fulfilling to be embarking in new ventures at our age, isn't it?

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  3. What fun for you & Dorothy! Can't wait to see this all come together. Way to go!!

    I signed up for a 'Boot Camp' ASCP class, was suppose to be last Saturday but she had to reschedule. I was disappointed...can't wait to get started since I don't really like what I've done so far.

    Too bad I don't live closer, I would be your first student.
    Debbie :)

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  4. Oh, I am so excited for you...can't wait to hear more!

    Bobi
    http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com

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  5. This is wonderful! How terrific to do something you love and share your knowledge! I so wish I wasn't so far away. May you all have much success. I am not a blogger, but I love to read these blogs. I get to keep up with you by email--thanks for sharing your creations.

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    1. Thanks so much Greywitch ( love love your name lol )
      Hugs,
      Suzan

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  6. It will all be worth in the end...we all need hope (and love...)

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  7. so happy for you Susan hope springs eternal

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  8. Wow, your hard work really paid off!! The space looks *great*... can't wait to see your "inaugural" pieces!

    (Um, I hope you didn't reinjure your back.:/ ::gives Suzan stern look::)

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  9. So happy for both of you. Good luck and be blessed. Can't wait to hear all four conversations.

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    1. Thanks so much Ruthie - never thought of the 4 conversations involved - new series lol
      Hugs,
      Suzan

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  10. Cute post! It will all come together and be beautiful.

    Dee

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  11. Wow! How totally cool. I would love love love to be doing what your doing. I'll be watching and living vicariously, so post a lot of details, ok? Big congratulations!

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    1. Thanks Jeannie - there's still a lot to be ironed out - but it's happening!!!
      Big hugs,

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  12. I love this. It is going to be so great. You are going to have so much fun.
    Debi @ Adorned From Above

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