We Will Never Forget. . .

Instead of our traditional Sunday Funday post, we want to take this time to remember those who were lost ten years ago today.  I was getting ready for class in my dorm room that fateful morning.  Just a freshman in college, beginning my adult life, when the world was falling apart and in turn becoming more united than ever.  It truly feels like it was just yesterday.  We will never forget.

My husband and I woke up early this morning to watch the 9|11 Memorial Dedication - I look forward to visiting and paying my respects in person.  Such a beautiful piece of art for so many beautiful people lost.

God Bless America!

Happy Memorial Day!

Just wanted to wish you all a Happy Memorial Day! I hope that everyone was able to enjoy time this past weekend with family and friends in honor of our fallen soldiers.

Image from My Little Scraps

A 9/11 Inspired Wish List

Tuesday, September 11, 2001: I was a freshman in college trying to stay awake in one of my morning fashion classes when they started canceling classes because the second tower had just been hit. I went with my friend Harmony to her dorm because I didn't want to be alone. She lived in Tri-Towers and I quickly left because I didn't want to be near anything tower-related. Everyone kept saying Kent State was at risk of being attacked because of the Liquid Crystal Institute on campus - at the time no one had any idea why this was happening. I kept trying to call my mom, trying to call my aunt who lives in DC, but nothing worked - the lines were all busy. I remember standing at the bus stop waiting to head back to my own room and a girl who I never met before was smoking. I asked her for one - I didn't smoke. I remember it was a Marlboro Red and it made me shake because it was so strong. I started to go numb and I thought it was because of the cigarette. . . but I was shaking because the world was falling apart.

Eight years later, we can all look back at that day and remember exactly where we were, who we were with and what we were doing. We sit in silence and remember those whose lives were lost that day and thank God for the friends and family who were spared. Our dear friend, James, worked in one of the towers at the time. Luckily he was sucked into a Maury Povich episode and he just couldn't leave without finding who the transvestite was - he ended up running late to work that morning and we thank God every day for that!

In honor of 9/11, I put together a special wish list post with an Americana theme. You automatically think country when you think about Americana decor in the home, but I have found a few really cool accessories that I would LOVE to have in my home that don't make you think about a barnyard and cows :)

1) This Giant Laced Flag from Home Sweet Home Decor is absolutely beautiful - it would add the perfect USA touch sitting propped up on our mantle! 2) I would love to frame these Vintage Patriotic Sheet Music Covers - vintage Americana is my favorite! This set is being sold by Etsy vendor attitudes. 3) It's impossible not to love this Americana Victory Half Apron by Etsy's peasantcottage. 4) I love the tea-stained look of this American Flag Garland by Country Style Home - it would be a perfect touch to a holiday weekend shin dig!

God Bless! Have a fabulous weekend!