Queen Bee of Creativity

Princess Pinky of the Royal Sea bEes

2011-08-02T21:49:00.000-04:00

Princess Pinky
of the Royal Sea bEes..

Princess Pinky came to realize
that being a Royal Sea bEe
had it's ocean filled of luxuries ~
but it could be a handful too...

A tiny little bitty story by ME

"CREATIVITY"
A world of endless
possibilities..
for one's
imagination...

Have a honey of a night ~
sweet dREaMs!
Marlene

Hello... Let Me Reintroduce Myself... Join Me On My "365 Days of Creativity Journal/Journey"

2011-08-01T23:23:00.000-04:00

For those of you who don't remember me ...my name is Marlene aka Aunty M, mIzZ hONeY bEe, marloonie & many more aliases... but I would like to bee better known as ME... The artist, the painter, the maker of rOBoTs n' dOlLs, the collage designer, the mixed media maniac, the dREaMer and the bEeLIeVeR... but most of all a gal who loves to create...

Today officially starts my FIRST day of my journey... I "Welcome" you to come along and enJOY the views of all that I will be creating.... a good friend of mine said to me ~ you might not enjoy what you do from 7 till 3 Monday through Friday, its the things you do after the work day is over is where the JOY comes in... I feel that this is going to bee a very JOYful trip...

So stop on by and come along for the ride as I "cREaTe" for 365 days till next August 1st.. to boot I will bee adding a "BEE" to everything I make ~ whether it bee the main item of the piece of art or just a teenie tiny little one on it.... its a signature of mine, bEes... I plan on completing this trip and I beelieve that this trip will make me see clearer all of my dREaMs and bee closer to seeing them come true ~ don't ask me why I, I just feel it in my guts n' bones...I know I'll be very hAPpY on what I see along the way on this trip... there will be some great memories of the creating progress along the way too... there might be some walls that might have to come down so that I can create the things I see in my mind, but for now I won't worry about those walls and just move along my merry way...

Well let me show you today's FIRST entry... let me introduce you too "miss bea" the tiny little qUeEN ~ queen of the land of creativity... where everyone is welcome... she is a child at heART but sees way past her years of age and listens even when there is not a sound... her soul holds the key to her mind and alouds her to express what she feels by creating with her hands and her heART...

She needs a little tweaking here and there but I think she'll bee proud to bee the mascot ~ the "QUEEN" of creativity..

Well its that time of night, when one must say "gOoD nIGhT n' swEeT dREaMs"

Till tomorrow... ;O) xox

One More Time...A NEW hive to stop by. . . .

2011-02-25T22:09:00.000-05:00

"hONeY cOmB cOTtaGE"

Heloooo All... Haven't been here in a while. just buzzing by to say please stop by my new hive .... my new location is http://www.honeycombcottage2b.blogspot.com/ it's really a sweet little place and will have quite a bit of activity everyday.... I've actually started on Valentine's Day the sweetest day of the year a journey of 365 days of "a daily dose of "vITaMiN bEe" ~ its where you can see a bee a day ~ whether real, made in some sort of mix medium, a gift given to me, & so on...BUT all of my entries MUST have a bee picture in it..... I think it will bee a lot of fun not only for you but for me too.... so if you're in the area please do stop by and say "HI"... Have a honey of a night ~ sweet dreams ! Marlene aka mIzZ bEe . . . . .

Stop By & Visit New BlOZ...

2010-10-02T23:43:00.004-04:00

Hello everyone...

If you like please stop by my new blOZ " beeserendipitous.blogspot.com " ... thanks for stopping by... hope to see you at the new blOZ place...

Have a honey of a night ~ sweet dreams!
Grace Peace & many blessings 2 U
Marlene aka Mizz (Honey) Bee

The End of a blOZ "Queen Bee of Creativity"

2010-04-01T17:01:00.009-04:00

Hello All....The beginning of a new month is upon us, the sun is shining, new buds are popping out everywhere...we are already a week into a new season and upon the Holiness Season of Christian Faith ~ Easter...Rising of the Son...and the beginning of renewing ones Faith.... It is a time for Renewal, Rebirth and REJOICING...

I, myself will be renewing a part of my life ~ it is the ending of my blOZ "Queen Bee of Creativity" and moving on to my new one. With the help and assistance of Hope Wallace Karney, I will be creating a new blog for myself... since November of last year a lot has happen in my life ~ one, was I went to Silver Bella and met a wonderful, talented & creative group of ladies and I've been taken classes from the talented ladies at their home, Kecia Deveney & Charlotte Lyons... To me all of this women in my eyes are ALL Queen Bees of Creativity so at that point I decided to remove my crown and become a honey bee... I don't see it as a bad thing I see it as a renewal in myself ~ and beelieving how sweet life can bee...

So I say my farewells as Queen Bee of Creativity and move on to my new Hive, which will be coming out in the middle of April...

To all have a Joyous & Blessed Easter Holiday~

Have a honey of a day ~ may sweet things come your way!

Grace Peace Joy & many Blessings 2 U

Marlene

The Early Bird Gets The Worm...The Procrastinator - A Lesson To Learn...and A Change is Brewing

2009-11-25T21:19:00.022-05:00

Happy Gobble Gobble Day a day early....doesn't the saying go the "Early Bird Catches the Worm" - in this case its the "Early Wishes Brings You Joy & Well Wishes" ... But that is not the case always with me... Actually, I have to say, I do a Spectacular Job at being a Procrastinator.... I truly don't want to be this way but it happens, so if there are any of you out there is blOZ land that can give this gal any suggestions that are helpful, I would be very thankful for them... You see, sometimes when I procrastinate it not only upsets me but there are times when it upset others.... so I do apologize to those that this has affected, know that I truly don't mean to be this way.... Like my little caption of myself goes on the side of my blOZ - "I am a procrastinator on a mission to Focus- Discipline - Finish..."

On another note, below are just a few of the things that I am thankful for during this Thanksgiving Holiday....

* I am thankful that God is always there when I need Him - even though it seems like sometimes I'm all alone but I can rest assure that He is standing right a long side of me...

* I am thankful that I am here to be able to write this message - that my health is gradually improving and will be improving much much more in the months to come...

* I am thankful for my family - whether I still have the honor & pleasure of having them here on earth or even Heaven above...for all that they had to put up with me, to taking me in - in my time of need, for ALWAYS being there

* I am thankful for my friends - that are always there when I need: a helping hand, or shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen to my woes & blessings, food for when times get a little tough not only food for the body but food for the soul also...

* I am thankful that I am blessed with not only one job but with two & a half....

* I am thankful for my artistic talents that God has given me...

* I am thankful for my trip to Silver Bella....and enjoying the company of many TALENTED women from all over the United States (this will be another blOZ entry)

*These are just a few of the things that I am thankful for....

From My Home to Yours - Have a Happy Thanksgiving & many Blessings 2!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 U,

Marlene

PS...Ohhhh I forgot to note a little hint on my change - discovering new & old things ohhh the presents that life gives...

Here's to a Boo-tiful Halloween 2 All & 2 All a Good Night

2009-10-31T23:28:00.012-04:00

As Halloween comes to an end....I would like to thank all the Ghouls (Danielle, Ellen, Elizabeth, Genevieve & Rhonda) that I had swapped with...here are some glimpses of treats that were made by me and my fellow swap"ettes"...I can't tell you how TALENTED these ghouls are...I was truly blessed by ALL of the goodies & treats that they sent to me .....

Thank you Ghouls soooo much....and I hope that you liked the goodies that I sent your way!...

Have a Boo-tiful night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace Joy & many Blessings 2 U

Marlene

WWHHHOOOO Goes there...I Hear Ole Magic In The Air

2009-10-17T19:03:00.025-04:00

Welcome.....allllll you Ghosts & Ghouls...I am sooo glad that you could stop by...Howard the Owl heard you coming a mile away. So good ole Howard decided to start giving out some "HOOTS" so that you might find your way faster here.... Ohhhh isn't that funny - you thought boarder up Mizz Bee's old place was ours... Oh my dear NO NO NO

she's buzzzzzed out of here a long time ago. When her true love Mr. Four Eyes turn to stone...it just broke her heart to past by his statue everyday, she wanted to put on his glasses, so that he could see how madly in love she was with him...ohhh thats another story .... let's continue with OUR visit...

Might I ask did you come through the Magical Port Hole to get here...its the only one along this road...and its the only one around for hundreds of miles... this hole can transport you to many many grand places...BUT its the "Ancient Bootiful Carved Doors" known as the "ABCD's" that bring to you an alphabetical magical zany place that not many have gone before the place is called Vanessa "Fanicful Twist Blog" - where the zaniest funniest magical Party is going on....you definitely do not want to miss this party - its the party of all parties - where ALL put on their best dress and webs so that ALL may see... So please do stop by and tell her I said "HI"...

I won't hold you up much longer you will have many places to visit once you stop and visit Fanciful Twist Blog Party...

Let me look at your palm and I can tell you your future....I see a very haunting & exciting day coming your way...so ENJOY it as much as you can...because this chance is ONCE in a life time...

Mr. Black Eye Crow came out of his cage just for you so that he may make a treat or two for you to taste... ohhhh look at the size of that devil egg he made what a funny little chef is he.. but see that he has even prepare a few sweet treats for you to take on your magical journey of fun... don't eat them all at once I know that some of the other ghouls have treats waiting for you too...store some in your caravan and save them for later...

Hurry time is slipping by real fast...you don't want to miss anyone or anything....have a BlAST...

Stop by again real soon...and I will make a fresh batch of brew....

Have a Haunting Good Night!

Grace Peace Joy & many Blessings 2 U all

Marlene

DONE BE BLUE - COME AND JOIN US TOMORROW AT VANESSA'S HALLOWEEN BASH AT FANCIFUL TWIST..

2009-10-16T20:40:00.006-04:00

"BEWARE.....TO COME JOIN US TOMORROW AT FANCIFUL TWIST HALLOWEEN BASH...
ONLY IF YOU DARE ...OTHERS WE WILL BE BLUE WITH ENVY WHEN THEY FIND OUT YOU WERE THERE...."

I KNOW THAT THERE IS AN OPEN INVITE FOR ALL TO ATTEND....I, MYSELF WILL BE ATTENDING AROUND 4:OO PM EST...I AM SOOOO LOOKING FORWARD TO A "SPOOK" TACLUR EVENT AND TO HAVE A EIREE GOOD TIME...

HAVE A HAUNTING GOOD NIGHT - SWEET NIGHTMARES 2 ALL!
AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!
TILL WE MEET AGAIN HAHAHAHA...

MARLENE

Crow's Night Out...

2009-10-12T18:46:00.000-04:00

Helloooo - Just Popping My Head In To See If You're There...

2009-09-01T22:46:00.022-04:00

It's been a few days since my last post...but I've been a BIZZY gal - but between my full time job, my part time job at Anthropologie and my 2nd p/t job babysitting and trying sooo hard to get better health wise - I've been a little crazed... but this will pass.. Like the Ostrich I finally decided to get my head out of the ground and start poking around at new and adventurous things... and stand tall & proud.....

So I am here to announce that I will be opening up an Etsy Shop with items that I've created and things that I have found...so please stay tuned to your nearest computer and follow the updates and postings on this new adventure....

My second adventure is deciding on going to Silver Bella 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska in November... its a little scarey - but in the process of joining many swaps that are going on for this event, I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of wonderful women who will be attending... I can't say that this feeling of nervousness will go away... but the anticipation & excitement in me will balance it out... I will definitely keep you up to date with what is happening & show some of the things I have made for the swaps I'm participating in...... The display on the right is one that is in Anthropologie that shows all of their aprons... this brings to my mind the theme of Silver Bella 2009 which will be aprons... My motto for this event is "So Many Aprons Sooo Little Time".....

Last but not least there will be a third announcement but that will be announced at a later date.... so I hope that you all are like the Ostrich & have but your head up HIGH to discover what is in the sky for you to see... EXPLORE is a word that I will be using a lot in time to come....

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace Joy & Many Blessings 2 "U"

Marlene

P.S. - The friendly little Ostrich in this post is a display in Anthropologie - she is too cute and she is looking for her egg...

Everything Is Comingggg Up Geisha!!

2009-08-22T22:23:00.006-04:00

A new look for my blOZ...isn't she a Retro Kinda Gal... I painted her a little over a year ago, and I just love the way she came out. I'm in stages of making a few things with her - so please buzz on by a see what is in the making for "My Geisha Gal & Tweetie Sweetie..." I'm going to start my art travels in another direction, I will explain that in my next post will soon..

I had a grand ole time for my Bee-Day...."Thank You" to all that stop on by and left me sweet Birthday wishes...

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!
Grace Peace & many blessings 2 "U"
Marlene

Its My 49th Post, & the Beeginning Of My 49th Year

2009-08-17T23:26:00.006-04:00

Drum roll please....as I mention before - I would me announcing the winner of my Bee Give Away on my 49th post on my birthday.....well the WINNER is Mrs. Stephanie Oyler come on down...you have just won the give away goodies - (candies, glitter, cards, stickers, charms, birthday candle holders & much much more)....I will reach out to you through e-mail to get your addy info....Congratulations!

I'm signing off now...its has been a wonderful day for me - full of many surprises and treats and give aways - actually I won a give away today from Heather of Speckled Egg, she has the neatest things to create with Yippee Yahoo for me I can't wait to spend my gift certificate - it was a great surprise...to all of you out there in blOZ Land - thank you for leaving me comments on my blOZ and in my e-mail and on my facebook....I added everyone in that left me a comment on any of these places...I am soooo glad to get to chat with you all and I hope that you do stop by again...tomorrow I will be announcing a something new & exciting....and my next give away will be on my 99th post...I know I know why the 99th - some of you are saying the heck, but I guess you can say I have a thing for nines 2009, 49, 99, its a good thing...

Good Night All - please do stop by any time...I promise to always leave a light on...

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace, Peace, Joy & Love 2 "U" all...

Marlene

"Bee"autiful "Bee"day For Me...Part 1

2009-08-17T22:11:00.009-04:00

Its me, just checking in to say...that I've had the most wonderful birthdays by far...not a cloud in the sky but the humidity was a tad high...when I awoke this morning I felt okay with turning another year older...I've accomplished a lot in my 49 years and I see myself accomplishing a lot more in another forty....to think that this little gal from Newark, New Jersey has come this far...I don' t have a degree, no fancy job, or a full breed pedigree...but what I do have is lots of love ones who care about me and many many dear friend

s who truly care about me...God has bless me with so many special people in my life that this alone can be so rewarding....so I say "Thank You God" for bringing me this far...and to know that He will be with me for the rest of my long journey in life .......

There's still one more entry I have to do today...and that is to pick a winner for my give away!....so I will be back in a flash or two or three but definitely before 11:30 ....

I'll be back....

Sweet Treats Give Away..... & It's a "BEE"autiful Day In the NeighborHive.....

2009-08-16T21:57:00.021-04:00

Hello again....hope every bee had a "bee"autiful day like I did today....not only was I treated for breakfast by my friend Bonnie...but I purchased myself a few goodies for me...who better to give you a gift - but yourself...I purchased a couple of items at PARCEL, Lil' Cricket & Frame 2 Please and more goodies from the Red Bank Farmer's Market...

Plus, I got to work with a great bunch of gals from Anthropologie....I truly mean it they are all so sweet, friendly & kind to an ole gal like me...I probably am old enough to be their mom, but it would be a privilege cause their a great group of gals....the team work & creativity is uplifting & inspiring....the above photo is an older display that was in Anthropologie, but I soooo love it, & yes - you guess right it had to do with "BEES"

Okay we're up to number 10 post, just 2 more before my 49th post....here's just a sneak peek of the items that are in the goodie box plus there is more....I'll give you the scoop tomorrow on how & why I choose these sweets & treats...plus I will be making a little announcement too....can wait for tomorrow night!...sooo let me go & get ready for bed because this Honey Bee is going to have a her Bee-Day!

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace Joy & Love 2 "U"

Marlene

***aka Miss Honey Bee aka Queen Bee alias QBeeC or as my little Lucy from PARCEL calls me Mizz Bee..........

It's Been a Bizzy Weekend....

2009-08-16T12:11:00.021-04:00

Hello all....thanks for buzzing by...time does fly by when your having fun....I've been to many places since my last post...I've been bizzy getting things together for the BeeDay....oh what fun was to be had by ME aka Mizz HoneyBee alias QBeeC aka MizzBee...

After doing a couple of errands & this & thats yesterday....I went buzzing on to a town called Montclair - which by the way has my one of my FAVORITE stores and I was able to stop my another favorite of mine too...their names are PARCEL and Lil' Cricket...they have sooo much eye candy to explore....

Then today I was treated by a good friend Bonnie to a delicious breakfast for my BeeDay tomorrow (I had the Bananas Nut Foster Waffles w/rum sauce) at a cafe called the "Turning Point" in Little Silver - thanks Bonnie!...than we venture to a town called Red Bank for some Farmer's Market shopping FRESH veggies, homemade goodies, recycle made items, & cupcake - yummie ....(I'm going to have this as my b-day cake)and I treated myself to a BEEautiful Frame Picture from Megan & Mike of "Frame to Please" that's them in the above picture.....now I'm relaxing & getting some ZZZZ's before I have to work p/t in "Anthropologie" ....

I will be showing the goodies tonight for the give away sooo be on the look out...see ya later - alligator!

Have a honey of a day!

Grace & Peace 2 "U"

Marlene

Timmmmeee - It's On My Mind - Yesss It Is...

2009-08-14T19:56:00.022-04:00

Does anyone have the time....but I ask - is it the right time for me....when we sit and type our entries into our blOZs...it could be 8:00 pm est...but when YOU out there in blOZ land enter into my small part of this land - it could be 6:00 am cst....so what time is the right time? I ask...

I think that any time we have the moment to tell someone that we love them is the right time....or when we see a star twinkle in the night & we make a wish that to can be the right time...or when we savor that favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot summer's day that to can be the right time for me....it doesn't always matter whether the little or big hands are on one of the 12 numbers on the face of a clock - its matters how we feel when the time is right...so don't sit on the side & let time go by....take those right times & store them in the hour glass of life & remember like the light of day we too take time for granted.....don't let it slip away....make each day be filled with many moments of the right time...

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Marlene

P.S. - It's the 8th entry - 4 more to go......tomorrow brings many happy times for me, I get to go to PARCEL to collect some goodies for the give away and for ME....

2009-08-13T22:44:00.013-04:00

The days begin to shorten while the nights arrival a little earlier, and things begin to show their shadows as the sun goes down....as I sit here by my computer & type this entry - I look outside to complete and total darkness - not one flicker of light, just me and my computer's glow...could there be some one out there looking at me....what do they see....do they wonder what I may be doing sitting at my make shift desk or are they wondering if I can see them....

As I sit & ponder & type away at my old Dell...I realize how precious our time is on this earth...how it could be here one moment and gone in a flash...just like the light of the day - that I take for granted....sometimes I forget with that light comes darkness...but I have FAITH that tomorrow brings more light to my life - & so I should treat this blessing like a precious stone & remember that its worth all its weight in gold & more...here's to all the sunrises & sunsets that bring a golden glow to your day, & all the seconds, minutes & moments in between them...may you not waste one ounce of gold that is given to you...treasure them & lock them away in our memories for when time becomes dark...

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U" my friend,

Marlene

P.S. #7 post - 5 more to go...

A Bizzy Bee Creating...How Sweet It Is...

2009-08-12T22:01:00.023-04:00

I so love creating....and I've been doing so much more of it, since I started blOZging - it seems as though blOZging has stir up the creative juices in me....I can remember way back when - when I was in Kindergarten making all kinds of things...I actually made a painting/picture/etching in class - that my Kindergarten teacher Mrs. M, had it framed - to give it to me as a gift, if I ever got married (Mrs. M was a good friend of our family) - well I haven't gotten married yet (there's still hope) and Mrs. M has passed away...so I'll never see it again, but I have a picture of it in my memory & to think someone thought my work was great enough even to frame and she was a grown up at that - way to cool...so that was the beginning of my creative journey of art in my life...

I have had my lows & highs with creating, and sometimes I put it on the back burner - due to things that are happening in my life - but low and behold I always go back to it...it a magnetic that never loses its strength......so on that note here are a few of the things that I have been creating for different swaps - please take a look at my creations - but I know for sure there will be lots more...especially since I signed up for more swaps....leave a comment or two of what you think of them...and don't forget to add your picture to my followers list & when you leave a comment its enter into the give away jar for a winner to be pull on Monday the 17th - I will show the items that will be in my give away this weekend....and if you're keeping score this post makes number 6...

Well I'm off to create some more...

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Peace 2"U" all

Marlene

Maine...the way Life should bee for me

2009-08-07T19:40:00.037-04:00

Hello all...I'm not sure if anyone is out there in blOZ land ...but if you are here are some of my pictures that I took while I was away in Maine in July...a state of mind that I would like to always bee in...one day I hope to live there....how sweet it would bee...I feel like tapping the computer glass and saying "Hello...is there any one out there?".... if you are thanks for stopping by....

I can't believe that two weeks have gone by - since I've been on holiday in Maine...I've been going for eleven years now, and I always enjoy my stays - whether if the weather is good or bad...plus I'm blessed to enjoy it with my Aunt Min & Cuz' Bridget...we get together but once a year and this is were we go to enjoy each other's company...so take your time while you stop by my "land of blOZ" and take in - just a little of the portion of sites, I get to see while I'm there...

Please take a holiday some time soon to the Vacation Land of Maine and tell them I sent you...while you're there, have a lobstah or two....

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Marlene aka QBeeC

P.S. - If you're keeping count this is post #5....

"Goddess of the Sea... Mizz Diva Devine"

2009-08-06T20:07:00.015-04:00

Isn't she just a splashy kind of gal - or as some would call her a sea creature, but I have to say she is a "Goddess of the Sea" Mizz Diva Devine....she has oceans of fun with her to little friends....they always make it a point to look their best, because you never know what sea captain they might meet in the depths of the sea...especially when they hear her sing a beautiful melody... Oh how she wishes she could meet the sea-man of her dreams...so she sits on rock looking up at the stars as she sings another sweet melody...

But you see out there in blOZ land this sweet little gal went to live with some sweet gal out west...we were sadden to see her go with her friends to another land that she will explore...but I know that there will be more to come since she was my first and special one...oh well let me get back to create more things that will go to many other far away places be sure to be on the look out for all these items that I create...they are sooo much fun to do...pleasure making things for each & everyone of you.

Post number four for those of you who are keeping score...

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Marlene

"Blogging for Bliss"... Please Do Join Me for a Spot of Tea & a Party...

2009-08-04T18:51:00.012-04:00

Hello there...thanks for stopping by my blOZ...its sooo wonderful that Kari from ArtsyMama is hosting such a wonderful event - to think she invited the one and only Tara Frey who we all owe our thanks for writing such a wonderful book that will be informative for all of us blOZ"ettes" to read - I know I'm going to go out and by my copy....

I'm sorry I didn't catch your name would you be so kind and leave your picture in my followers box...and I will be sure to stop by and say "HI"....well do I start - you see it still amazes me that I had gotten up the nerve to start a blOZ and I'm sooo glad I did - and I promise I'll never look back...the first time for me for blOZging was not so long ago I started on February 7, 2009...and I think I still would have not started it if it wasn't for my friend Ms. Ladybug herself Geralyn from "Greetings from Geralyn"...she gave me that little push that I needed and I am sooo glad that I got to meet her face to face...she is a true cheerleader of life - she encourages everyone that I see that she visits in blOZ land and in her life, and she is truly sincere - she enjoys life....she is a GRAND GAL and I am so glad that I can call her a friend...thank you so much Ms. LadyBug aka Geralyn...

With Geralyn's little push a door open up for me that was unbelievable - all the sites, the blOZs, everything was pure magic to me and I am so glad that I am on the LONGGGG list of blOZzers that are out there....as regards to being a pro at this I'm not, I have sooo much more to learn and that my friends is why I'm going to purchase Tara Frey's book so that I can learn...as a matter of fact I had a whole different plan for my entry for today's party but as you see by the time of day that I'm entering this entry - I am running behind on time, cause of things that came up in the day....for one thing my camera will not down load the pictures that I wanted to show on today's post...I thing I'm going to have to bring in extra help on this one - my friend/neighbor's husband is a computer wiz so I hope he can help me....second I wanted my post to be in before 6:00 pm - I don't think soo LOL....ahhh the list goes on so I don't want to bore you - so that you never come back to visit again...

Well, I'm going to call it a night....once things are fixed I will have a follow up on this post...oh and by the way this is number 3 entry of the 12 before the "Queen Bee of Creativity" Give Away you can read up on it in my blOZ entry on Sunday August 2nd...the prize will be given away on August 17th so don't forget to leave a comment before than and within my 12 posts and please add your picture on to my followers list...

I hope that you had a good visit with me...please do come again...and please venture to all the other blOZ"ettes" "Hive Sweet Hives"...I know that you will not be disappointed in what you see and read...

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams! and may sweet things come your way!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Marlene aka "QBeeC"

Extra - Extra! Read All About It...

2009-08-03T19:28:00.020-04:00

I would like to visit just for a little while - to tell you about two events that are going to happen (if you are keeping count this is my #2 entry)....in my last post I talk about friends that I've met in "blOZ Land".....well I've met many crafty women and one of them is Kari from ArtsyMama..Kari will be hosting a party tomorrow a"Blog Party" that is, so please stop by her blog to see what all the excitement is about...it's going to be a blast - there are a lot of bloggers on the roll list that will be attending, so please spot on by...and enjoy the party...

Okay so I wanted to tell you some more good news of an event that will be happening here in Red Bank, New Jersey - one town down from me way toooo cool...the event that I am speaking about is hosted by no other than Lisa Kettell herself, drum roll please....it is the "Art Opera 2010" it going to be a splash...I can't wait its everything and more...so please go visit Lisa blog to find out more...and two of the many teachers are two more Jersey gals Kecia of Lemoncholoy's and Jenny of "Everyday is a Holiday"...this event will totally rock...I've had the pleasure of meeting Kecia and Lisa...but still haven't yet to meet Jenny but I know I will and I can't wait....see what blogging is all about its about the special people that you meet through just turning on your computer and taking in sooo much more - its Electrifying!

There is a ocean of things that you can follow in the "Land of blOZ" you just have to jump in and get yourself wet with the endless places you can go to by just hitting enter...

Have a honey of a night - may sweet things come your way!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Marlene

Happy Friendship Day to My Friends in the "LaND oF blOZ"

2009-08-02T20:48:00.009-04:00

Hello to all my "blOZ" friends - out there in the "LaND oF blOZ"....as I look at my calendar the other day, I notice a little row of printed words that stated "Friendship Day" August 2nd 2009. As I started preparing the items for my give-away on August 17th - I said to myself what an appropriate day to start the first entry of the twelve that will lead to my 49th entry and my49th birthday....

Since I've started blogging I've had the honor of visiting soooo many beautiful, whimsical, creative & interesting blogs that have introduce me to some lovely ladies - that I now call friends....whether it be meeting face to face or still e-chatting in cyber-space... You all have brought sooo much more into my life that you cannot believe...the positive & supportive energy that is out there is electrifying.....the creativity out there just blows my mind....the beauty that radiants through the computer through your blog brings sunshine into my little art room even on a cloudy...so thank you from the bottom of my heart for brightening my days in many ways...

Happy Friendship Day to All and to all a good night! I don't know why I used the above picture of the Blessed Mother for this entry, but it just seem right....

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Marlene

The Buzz on the "Honey" of a Bee Prize....

2009-07-31T21:54:00.014-04:00

This is going to BEE - short & sweet....tomorrow is the beeginning of the month of August...its a month of celebrating for many of my family members, friends & myself - since we were all born on a day in August...my special day happens to be the 17th of August....this will be a month filled of festivities for all....

Here's what all the buzz is about - I would like to celebrate with you my friends in blOZ land too....this entry marks my 37th entry since I started blOZZing & buzzing with everyone out there is "blOZ LaNd"....I will be entering 12 more entries till my Bee-day - which will be my 49th entry and my 49th bee-day...I figured since my blOZ is named "Queen Bee of Creativity aka QBeeC" I would put together, a "HONEY of a bunch " of items related to "a Queen, Bees, & of course things to bee creative with"......I will show the "Bee Prize" on my sixth entry from today's - which will be the half way mark of entries till the 49th Bee-Day...if you would like to enter for this honey of a prize, I kindly ask that you leave me a comment from the day I post a picture of the items till the morning of the 17th...then I will enter your name into my honey jar.....on the evening of the 17th - I will buzz on by and announce the winner....so please join in on the fun with me, while I celebrate this month!

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace, Peace, Joy & Love 2 "U"

Marlene aka "QBeeC"

My Tiny Little HoneyComb .....Where I Create In My Hive Sweet Hive

2009-07-26T18:59:00.021-04:00

I know that this is a day and a half late & I apologize for my tardiness ..but if you would like to come a see a little part of where I create - I would be happy to invite you in.....the lovely Karen Valentine of Desert Cottage had a party on Friday, July 24th - invitations were sent out to all in blOZ land to attend so please go and visit Karen's blog to see all of the other areas were we blOZZers create...

My art room is just a tiny little room in my 850 square foot (hive sweet hive) home...but to me it is my creative palace...I sooo enjoy & love being in my creative spot, where I some times can be a bit dis-organized - but that's okay because other than you all out there in blOZ land, its usually just me & the boyz (Toby & Wheezer) that enter this magical place....I always have some sort of project going on...so things are moved around and out of place...so take a look around to see some of the things that surround me & inspire me... and just make me plain ole happy...I especially love it when I sit here at night and just have my twinkling lights on when I create...

ENJOY and please do stop by again...and "thank you" Karen for having such a lovely party...here's to all of you out there, may you have a little space that you can call your own
creative spot...

Have a honey of a night - may sweet things come your way!
Grace Peace Joy & Love 2 "U" All
Marlene :O)

P.S. But one day I have a dream that my creative space will expand into my little tiny shed...

A Grand Ole Gal & the 4th of July

2009-07-04T22:31:00.030-04:00

The 4th of July - 2009 will be over in almost a hour....but the memories of the day & night will linger on for many many years...I'm dedicating this post to my grandmother "Mrs. Anne Haveron - born on July 4th, 1907"...I lost my grandmother just over a year ago...it seems like yesterday all the gatherings we had to celebrate her birthday(and many other holidays too)....some years all the aunts, uncles, cousins and their spouses and children, and different friends would come to celebrate with us - not only did we celebrate the 4th of july with everyone, but we got together to eat another cake & join in song to celebrate this well loved woman's b-day....she would "thank" everyone & than say that she wasn't sure if she would be around for one more....my grandma was admired by many and she touched many hearts that crossed her path...I know that she is smiling down on us....I know that I can say that I was truly Blessed to have her in my life & to be Loved by her "Our Queen Mother", sorry I feel the tears welling up in my eyes & heaviness on my chest - so I will keep this post short.

In tribute to my grandmother I gathered daisies (her favorite flower)and hydrangeas - I also purchase the most cutest little gal who I name "Mizz 4th of July"... her creator is another gal that I've come to adore and admire through her blog, she is truly one talented & kind lady and her name is Laurie - her blOZ name is h ttp://magpieethel.typepad.com - please do go by and tell Laurie I said "HI" and that I sent you.

Well's that all folks, I hope that you had a great holiday & got to see some fireworks....I leave you off with a saying that my grandmother & I said to each other when I left her after our visits together.

"See you later alligator - after while crocidile" I Love you Grandma!

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Love, Marlene :O)

The Many Faces of ME.....

2009-07-03T18:03:00.032-04:00

I can tell that I've been home to long or should I say I've been held prisoner in my Hive Sweet Hive much longer than I excepted due to a foot/ankle injury that happen close to two weeks ago....so since Tuesday of this week I've been home - other than going to the doctor's, I have not left my house... which gave me time to go rummaging/organizing/creating/go through photos/I've watched very little of t.v. because all that is on is either about Michael Jackson or tennis, and I think I've watch my quote on both subjects....one of the things that I did do was go through photos of my life from when I was very young till now....and boy have I change, not only in the way I look but in the way I look at life....I've had many hardships, disadvantages, loss of love ones, health problems... "BUT" in return I've had many-many-many good things happen and wonderful people that God has put into my life... I know for sure that with time I will be BLESSED with many-many more good things & good people in my life...

But there is one thing that stay the same in my life and that is my face features & my Quirky Goofy smile.....I don't know what it is & where I get it from but its a "HABIT" of mine that hasn't change with time...... I think that my face has grown on me, even with its laugh lines & wrinkles & freckles I can say - its stand the test of time....

So I raise my glass to all of you out there in blOZ Land & say, here's to the quirky things in your LIFE that make you smile.....

Have a honey of a night & may sweet things come your way!.

Grace Peace & Many Blessings 2 U All

Marlene :O)

My Little Bro' Tom & a Fund Raiser for Autism

2009-07-01T14:35:00.026-04:00

About two weeks ago, my brother Dr. Thomas Haveron - held a fund raiser for Autism, which involved a book signing by Daryl Strawberry...plus there were many more sport celebrities that were there from Bernie William to Roy White to more....it was held in one of my brother's office located in Harrison, NJ which by the way was an old bank...it was a really great turn out...plus I got to spend some time with my nephew Aidan and all of his cousins - and I tell ya' did they have some energy that night....

This was the first time that I've been to my brother's new office - he had another one in Harrison but he moved to this one, plus he has offices in Newark and in Elizabeth and not only is he a chiropractor - he is also the Commissioner of Motion Pictures for the State of New Jersey. My brother has met many sport celebraties to music celebraties, actors and the late Pope John Paul II....on his walls in his office he has many pictures of himself & my sister-in-law with some of the celebraties that he has met plus pictures of him and regular folks like me that he has help....here is just a few...

I am very proud of my brother....you see my brother & I were orphaned at a very young age BUT we were VERY Blessed in having our mom & dad's families to take care of us....he truly has made his mark on life - whether it be me, or organizations that need a helping hand or a friend that is down in his luck....my brother always has an open door & open heart policy....my sister-in-law Annabel & Tom have help sooo many in need...God Bless them both.

Here's to all the people out there that are as giving, caring & loving as my LITTLE brother Tommy.....God Bless Them All....

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"
Marlene

Treasure of a Town & Treasures That Were Found....

2009-07-01T14:22:00.029-04:00

Ocean Grove, is a quaint Victorian Town located at the Jersey Shore...where at one time cars were not aloud to drive on Sunday - but that's not a law anymore...actually you're better off exploring this town by foot...with all of its Victorian architectural delights of homes...that one by one are being preserved is truly beautiful.....its a hidden treasure city within two big cities - Asbury Park and Neptune...you can find a lot in this little city of Ocean Grove from little mom & pop shops, to an old fashion ice cream parlor, to the Great Auditorium, to art galleries, down to earth cooking restaurants, the beautiful beach & lovely boardwalk, and most of all you can find Ocean Grove Big Flea Market & side street Yard Sales - twice a year....the first one is held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend and second is held the weekend after Labor Day...you can find many many different types of treasures, for furniture to lawn art to knic knac's galore...one can always come back with something if you are willing and able to explore...it's just not the large area in front of the Great Auditorium - but its on all the streets of the town, there are many who have treasures for sale in front of their homes...here are just a few of the things that I was lucky enough to bring back to my little "Hive Sweet Hive".....

Well, here's to all of your treasure hunting places that you explore may you come home with something that you can't do without and you just adore....

This blOZ entry leads to another blOZ - called fleamarketjunkture.blogspot.com/ , Kecia is the gal that is the creator of this blog & adventure - she will lead you to places that you can explore to find hidden treasures of your own, so please stop by and say "HI", and tell her that I sent you - to explore her blOZ & more....

"One Person's Trash is Another Person's Treasure"

Happy Junking & Hunting!

Grace & Peace 2 "U"

Marlene :O)

Did Someone Say Tea.....

2009-06-27T15:56:00.016-04:00

Where has the time gone by....one moment its 8, then noon, and now its 5 - time for afternoon tea and treats ....I've set the table for two but I can always pull up a chair or more.....please take a seat and WELCOME to my "Not So Secret Garden"......take a stroll through the garden...while I make us some tea -I will put on a steaming pot of water for our tea to brew, but for those who would like to have a glass of ice tea with mint & a side of sweet syrup for you to add too...there is honey & lemon if you need a little something more...I am so glad that you were able to stop and explore beyond the gate to my little garden...which is just a small garden for me to adore...ohhh - I understand that you don't want to be late for all the others that are having tea too...so hurry along & tell them all that I said "Hi!" and to please stop by my "Hive Sweet Hive"...Till the next time that we meet....

Have a honey of day! May Sweet things come your way!

Marlene aka "QBeeC"

The Journey of the Journal or is it the Journal of the Journey...that IS the Question?

2009-06-09T22:22:00.018-04:00

Good Evening all...the question of today is "Is it the Journey of the Journal or the Journal of the Journey"....above is a cover of a book that I just purchase at the "Ocean Grove's Flea Market" a couple of weekends ago....I brought this very old book for a whopping $1.00 you see you are only seeing the front of the book, but what you're not seeing is that there is no back cover but there is many delicate pages beyond the cover...that's now it is with journaling...we see the beginning/cover of one's journal but do we know if there is a middle or an end...we won't know unless the individual invites us to see what they have put into it...well we have been granted permission by many of the "Land of blOZ" world to venture into each one's journal...some of these individuals are Kari of ArtsyMama, Hope of PaperRelics and Pam Garrison and there are many many more out there who aloud us to read or see their many entries....these gals are truly amazing with what they have created in their journals...they are truly inspiring with all of their visuals of their books... and all their words of encouragement for anothers to try this art of writing/creating....

Well you see, their words were so inspiring to me that I finally created my first page - I've had the front & back done for a while but I couldn't continue for some reason - I felt as though I was going to ruin my journal if I enter anything... but you see that's what the book is meant for, to experiment, to make happy mistakes that turn into works of art - isn't that what life is about, that we have to take the chances or we won't find out if it would make it as a page in our book of life...so here is my journal please feel free to look and maybe I will have inspire one of you to go beyond the covers and create the pages of your life's journey...the journal of your life...here's to many more pages...EXPLORE...CREATE...ENJOY!

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams to all! and to all a good night!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Marlene :O)

Parcel Store & Eye Candy Galore

2009-06-06T23:03:00.051-04:00

The windows alone of PARCEL beckon you to come on in and explore the world of paper, emblishments, flowers, candy, and much much more - it has the feel of an old General Store....where customers are always "WELCOME" from near or far by the lovely owner NANCY

She is as sweet as can be and is always there to help you in any kind of way, whether it bee to pick trinkets to make a collage box, or design invites for a wedding, or help decorate for a baby shower...she is way too cool...so is her daughter Lucy - who I adore, she is so very helpful just like her mom...Lucy wasn't there today - but I left something little behind as a surprise for her, Nancy promise to give it to her when she got home...(I hope you like it Lucy)....well I won't say much more, so that you can take the tour and see for yourself all the eye candy that is store for you to feast on...ENJOY... (click on each picture & you will be able to view all the goodies up close Happy Exploring 2 U)

Well its getting late, and I am the last one in the store...but there is sooo much more

that you yourself have to go and explore...at this wonderful & plentiful store of goodies

called "PARCEL" located on Bloomfied Ave., Montclair, New Jersey --www.shopparcel.com

As I am about to leave a paper doiley cup to hold flowers catches my eye...I don't purchase it at that moment, I turn to Nancy & say - "I'll be back real soon & if that doiley is still there than it was meant to be mine...if not, than I just have to explore a little more to see what else catches my eye!"

I hope your day was filled with treasures galore just like mine...I can't wait to create with all the goodies I purchased this time...

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Marlene :O)

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow

2009-06-05T22:49:00.032-04:00

Hello all....welcome to a very tiny part of New Jersey - the Garden State or should I say the raining state...here on the east coast we've been seeing pretty much of a lot of puddles & hearing a lot of pitter patter of rain drops hitting the outside of our homes...as I was going through some of my pictures in my camera that I took last week, I came upon these that did show the sun shining here at the Jersey Shore...

So sit back and take a little stroll into my tiny little world called home....I think the boyz are already waiting for you in the back yard....

Not only has it been raining on & off today and yesterday - but its been raining here in Jersey on and off for a couple of weeks now...so everything is looking very lush and green...but with all the rain a lot of the flowers have lost their petals...so sometimes there might be flowers, but in a bleak of an eye you are left with just stems...so take in all the beauty that comes to you everyday because you never know when it might go away...

Ahhh just a little more around the bend and we'll be in my back yard...sometimes I feel that my little part of paradise is actually a run way for "Birdz" Airline - the traffic that flies high & low across my yard see more traffic than the Atlantic City Airport (LOL).. Sometimes I think the birds are having a race amongst themselves to see who could go faster from one house to another...we have many varieties - finches, blue jays, mocking birds, cardinals, wrens, lets not forget the crows and much much more in this tiny yard I call home...."Home" can be an 800 square foot co-op or an 8,000 square foot castle - but the saying holds true in either place "There's No Place Like Home"....

Look it here, Wheezer is waiting to greet you in to our back yard...

the boyz are always having a grand time back there between chasing the birds, or scaring the squirrels....or holding rap group try outs for their fellow canine pals in the hood their group is called "Barkers Unite" andddd they sometimes decide to hold a show of their own by chasing each other crazily around in circles...sometimes they forget what they are chasing after and just stop & look around dumb founded then they realize what they were doing and go back on track as though they never stopped running...and I must say they have a big fan club here....we have Fiona the Huskie, Benny the hot dog, Atlanta the lab, Crash the pug, Lucy the pug/beagle, Bear & Paw the Chows, and Roxy who's a mix and lets not forget all of the kitties that live in the hood but there are too many to name....they always bring down the house when one walks by our door, I think you can hear the barking all the way down to Red Bank...too funny...

But I do so sooo love my tiny little paradise...as I sit in one of my many chairs and watch the world go by...its such a delight to sit and admire all the flowers that have grown and bring beauty to my garden - I think I would make my grandmother proud if she saw my yard now...as I sit back and take in the scenary I sit and wonder can there be a piece of heaven in my very own little yard...so please come sit with me and have a glass of ice tea on the next sunny day here at the Jersey Shore and enjoy all of Mother Nature that is displayed in my very little tiny yard that I called "HOME"....

Thanks for dropping by now...but before you go please enjoy some of the beauty that lies in this yard of mine...

The boyz hate to see you go, but they hope that you will stop on by anytime...don't be a stranger, you're always "Welcome" , we'll make sure to always leave a light on for when you do...

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Grace, Peace & Joy 2 "U"

Marlene :O)

Sea Creatures On My Mind....Riley & Nora Oh My!!..

2009-06-04T21:49:00.024-04:00

Hello everyone...I see that the gangs all here...with summer fast approaching us ...there have been shore festivities galore...from Ocean Grove's Flea Market, to Memorial Day at the Jersey Shore...plus there was more - now who can forget the Sea Creation Swap Hosted by the Lovely & Talented Zan from Wild at Heart Art...she is definitely the hostess with the mostess...just a little rough sketch of what's in store for my sea creature swap partner Deanna, ohhh but there could be a hidden treasure chest of goodies or maybe a jelly fish or two who knows - only those who swim in the darkness of the shadows of the sea do... & I know that they will not tell...I've had a couple of set backs with the creature, but that's not going to stop my voyage into the deep blue sea to find the perfect seaweed, shells, & other treasures from below to create this mystical & magical creature of the sea....

So be on the long out on the tallest lighthouse or at the top of a widow's peek - to see if you can catch a glimpse of this creature to be....

Today was a day filled with treasures from the sea...I had the pleasure today of watching these two little mermaids Riley & Nora, who made me laugh, smile & just have some fun which I've been lacking for the past couple of weeks...who knew these little gals would put back a little sparkle in my heart that has been sadden for awhile...their true love & happiness for me made me glow with pure joy.....oh how we sometimes miss the little things in life that can be meant to be the biggest, if we only kept an open mind & heart so that they can be let in....Big Sister Riley is holding her creation of a crab that was to CUTE for words....and then there was little sis Nora who definitely left her splash on this day...ohhh to hear a little one laugh is pure music to your ears...

Goodnight little Mermaids thank you for bringing me waves of joy today and making me sea that its the little things in life that count the most to make a brighter future for us all...
Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!
Grace Peace & Joy 2 U All
Marlene

Got "LIFE"

2009-05-28T18:28:00.005-04:00

Hello everyone...Its been a couple of weeks since my last entry, but alot has happen since then - the gain of "You're The Queen Award", a Day at Ocean Grove, Church Recital and the loss of a very close family friend...its so unpredictable this thing that we call "LIFE" ...how one moment you might have everything in the palm of your hand and then in a brief second you lose grip of the things you hold dear & important in your Life can be gone...never lose sight of the big picture - remember that you only have one time to practice for this role that we call Life...there are no replays, no u-turns, no do overs - so live every moment like its your last....just ENJOY your Life, try not to look back always look foward you never know how many rainbows that might lie ahead of you that you don't want to miss....

"Here's to all of your todays, may they be sweet memories of your yesterdays & may they make you want to look forward to more tomorrows" In memory of Cathy Rapp...signed QBeeC

Grace Peace Joy & Love 2 "U" All

Marlene

PS...Tomorrow's entry will include the two people that I pass on the Queen Award to and pictures of my lovely day at Ocean Grove and much more....

Life is a Box of Crayola Crayons & more!

2009-05-14T15:39:00.034-04:00

"2009" a year that's brought me a Crayola Box of color that has brighten my life in many ways....this year began like any other year that has come and gone...but it had an added twist.....

At the end of last year, I venture over to Artsy Mama's blOZ and low & behold, I saw that she was hosting a "Year of Color" that would begin in January & you guess it end in December....after I read Kari's description of all the things that were going to go on in it - I said "go for it"....so I purchased my enrollment and couldn't wait to see what I was in store for...

I am soooo glad that I made that purchased....since January - Kari has brought many new things into my life - from learning new techniques, looking at things in a different way, to trying out things out of the ordinary for me, joining many swaps through it and the best part of it - is meeting all the lovely ladies that I've had the honor to swap with....their creativity just blows my mind away....the e-chatting with them late at night and going to their blOZ and seeing the way they see life - their journey....it truly amazes me that here I sit typing away to all of you out there in blOZ and you might be a 1000 miles away & see what my life is like here at the Jersey Shore... Kari showed me to step out of the box and become my OWN individual crayon...

But it doesn't end there - I said what the heck let me join another group and sure enough I joined the winter Bella group...where I met though commenting on Teresa McFayden's Group the lovely Lady Bug herself Ms. Geralyn...I can thank Geralyn for giving me that added push that I needed to start up my engines & get my blog rolling....now through this world of blogging I have met some wonderful women from Jersey to California to Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Maine, New York, the list goes on...and I know that I will meet a lot more....

Every time I click the enter button on the computer I venture to someone else blog, which might lead me into another lovely ladies' blog and so on...so what I'm leading up to is I've gone for the gold ring on the Carousal and registered for Silver Bella....to think that this Girl from Jersey is traveling the road to Bella Land where all the Glitz, Glitter and Gals are going to be - creating treasures and memories of a time they spent in Omaha Nebraska and these memories will include me...

So here's to more roads opening up for me to go and explore - ahhhhhh the possibilities are endless...here's to you opening up your box of crayons and discovering all the rainbows & pot of gold by just beginning with one crayon......

May your life be filled with many rainbows!

Grace & Peace 2 "U"

Marlene

"Mums" The Word...

2009-05-10T13:36:00.008-04:00

Happy Mum's Day to one & all!

Always remember your mum (I love the way mum sounds) - whether she is here on earth or in heaven above, your adopted mom, step mom, grandmom, aunt & Auntie, she will always be in your heart & a part of your life.....even though my mom, Auntie (guardian & BFF) & grandma are in earth above, I know that they have never left me - cause I carry a piece of them in my heart always & forever......so in honor of them today, I plant a "White Bleeding Heart" & I purchased Daisies to grace my table because of their love of daisies & their love for me...

Have a honey of a day!

Grace Peace Joy & Love 2 "U"

Marlene

Marie Has Left the House....Rain Rain Go Away &....Anthropologie Here I Come...

2009-05-06T22:59:00.039-04:00

Marie Antoinette has left my house to go and stay with a lovely lady by the name of Rhonda...most of you know her as Rhondamum...I was partnered with Rhonda for the Junkk Drawer "Marie Antoinette Collage Canvas Swap" we are fellow swap"ette" partners....when I first found out that Rhonda was my partner - I venture over to her blOZ land...and low & behold what do I see but an artist who is a creator of Marie Anotoinette treasures anddddd she was in a magazine to boot...the sweat began to form on my forehead, & I started to bite my nails and say "oh my oh my what will I do...what will she think of the work that I do" I paced back & forth and finally said "Girl just leave a message for her and you will be find" so I did...and what have I found, but a beautiful woman who is not only a creator of wonderful art but a protective & loving mom, wife & friend to many...so I knew in my heart that my piece will be just fine, and that I just made a friend on line, who is down to earth and kind...I'm telling you this - this place call blOZ is truly amazing....above is the piece that I made for Rhonda, and below is the treasure that Rhonda created for me - Rhonda if you're reading this I just open it - to beautiful....
I was in another swap called "Gypsy Mermaid - Green & Pink Swap"...my swap"ette" partner is the lovely Lisa Aaron ....Lisa is a kind hearted, proud & loving mom & devoted wife, an artistic young woman and a Believer - who not only created the below beautiful Mermaid Treasure Box (with a lot of goodies inside) but she is an awesome jewelery maker - I know, because I am wearing a pair of earrings that she made...you must go and visit her at her blog LittleLovables.blogspot.com

Lisa was kind enough to take pictures of the items that I sent to her I had forgotten to take pictures of the items before I sent them on there way to her home...I had sooo much fun making these little gals for lisa...I made the box with the little girl holding the flowers, which shows you how great minds think a like Lisa's little mermaid that she made for me is the same little vintage gal that I used - too cool and neither knew the other was going to use her....my other little gal that I made is a little tiny mermaid that I put on a little wooden book & named the novel "The Fins & Tails of a Tiny Mermaid"...I added a little bottle in the book with a tiny message for Lisa...

Oh I can't tell you how much I love to create...but I have to admit that I procrastinate, which makes my creations late...I apologize for my tardiness to all of my swap"ette" partners....

As I finish typing my entry, I look up to see but the moon watching over me....on Saturday the moon will be full, which is called the flower moon....ohhhh - if only the rain would stop long enough for us to enjoy the flowers that would be great...I think they call for rain up till Mother's Day......

I end my entry by saying that I will be working again (part time) in Anthropologie - yippee yahoo....there is always a creativity explosion in this store - so I leave you with a few pictures of the store front...and if I didn't say before I am saying it now & loud "I love bees & honeycombs & bee-skeps" look at what the store's decoration is - way to cool...and not only is the store decorated with honeycombs, they are honoring bees with many items, so if you have an Anthropologie store by you - go & see all the things on bees...so don't be to bizzy to take a buzz on by - go see..

Like I always say....have a honey of a night - sweet dreams & may sweet things come your way!

Grace Peace & Joy 2 "U"
Marlene aka "QBeeC" :O)

After All Those April (& May) Showers........ Will There Bee May Flowers

2009-05-01T22:22:00.020-04:00

Ahhh, the memories that this picture brings back to me aka "QBeeC" are full of merriment....I can remember way back when I was in grammer school the First Day of May was full of excitement...not only were us students thinking of summer soon to come...but of the celebration we were going to have in the school's play ground...I can only remember maybe once or twice this happening through those years. We celebrated by dancing around our May Pole (which actually was our flag pole). The pole had ribbons hanging down from it for children to hold on to while they dance around the pole....oh the excitement, the giggles and the dancing....to think that this tiny tradition might have been lost through the years...I don't think its something that's done in grammer schools anymore.....ahhh a forgotten tradition...

Another memory of this time of year was us school kids decorating little concentrated juice cans with color construction paper that was decorated with tiny little words & pictures and a ribbon or string glue side to side on the top part of the can(this was also a big craft for another holiday soon to come which was Mother's Day) ....then we place a flower or two inside of our Beautiful container - who would be the lucky one to received this token of friendship on their door knob - would it be you or me...... oh I hope its me....

Well I can say that the May Day Basket (can) Treat is still kinda of a tradition celebrated through the land...actually, I am participating in a May Day Basket Swap - hosted by the most gracious Kari from Artsy Mama...I was partnered with a Lovely Lady by the name of Karen, who by the way lives in California - so you could say we are Coast 2 Coast Swap"ettes"....she is a true e-chat friend...we have sooooo much in common.....as we draw near to sending our baskets to each other, I know that we will stay friends by e-chatting to one another - maybe one day we will meet. But until then, we can say - a tradition that was started many, many years ago has brought two women together to become Coast 2 Coast friends...

Here's to all of our traditions, whether they be large or small, may they never be lost with time and may we start new ones too...I leave you off with a basket of flowers and a pup too...to say "Happy May Day" to you! ...may all your days be filled with sweet things too...

Have a honey of a night!

Grace & Peace 2 "U"

Marlene :O)

Welcome to My "blOZ sWEeT blOZ"

2009-04-25T07:33:00.044-04:00

Welcome to my "blOZ SwEeT blOZ" ....this little gal above is ME aka "QBeeC"...it was taken many many many years ago by my MOM who left this heavenly earth to be with God back in 1968....with Mother's Day soon approaching I have been reminiscing of "Lovely Ladies" who have touch my life - whether they are in heaven or here on earth....I can truly say I've been blessed with an abundance of love from them...here is just a little gallery of pictures of the women that have left a dent in my heart...I thank them for all the LOVE, comforting, caring, and knowledge that they have given to me in the 48 young years of my life...and I know that along the way on my Journey of Life I will be blessed with many more......Its kinda weird - I was going to start this blog entry one way and then all of a sudden I took a turn and wound up entering about the Lovely Ladies in my life....there are many more that have put their dents onto me, but I don't have pictures of them to display right now...but they all know who they are..

Okay, well this is were I'm going to be today....since the weather here in Jersey is suppose to be BEAUTIFULLLL....my garden definitely needs attending to...so while I'm out raking, mowing, clipping and cleaning beds...I will be taking in the morning sun and the flowers that are popping up all around me....

This wasn't what I was taking in for the past couple of nights...I've been bizzzy as a bee getting together all of my swap packages to be mail out today and to be mailed out Tuesday....but the creating started in my art room and some how winded up in my kitchen, I guess you can say I was burning the midnight hours?....but don't you worry all those packages from mermaids, to carnival tokens, to Humpty Dumptys, to Marie Antoinette herself are on their way... I've been having the time of my life...there is glitter, fabric pieces, flowers, and paper every where to be seen..I luv to create...even the pups were touch by the glitter faerie...pictures will follow of all my creations & goodies that went out....

So I bid you farewell for now, so I may go out and play in my Garden....but always remember that you're always "WELCOME" here at my blOZ...

Have a Blossom Good Day!

Marlene aka "QBeeC" :O)

Part 3 of 3 "The Tea of All Teas...."

2009-04-18T16:02:00.016-04:00

We made it the party looks like it has begun, but wait it seems that we are the first or last to arrival...oh but that can't be - Phoe"BEE" Coral said that she would meet us here for tea...what is this I see - but Miss Phoe"BEE" running away...oh what could have gone wrong....

Nothing said the Stone Seahorse - she heard that her long lost Love Captain Fin has come back to Swan Island....isn't that where we started at...well we best sit down, and enjoy this cup of tea and sweets that were left for me.... the tea is just warm enough to take away the chill...and the cupcakes and candy hit the spot...

Look at all the treasure that were left behind by Miss Phoe"Bee"...all of the beautiful shell boxes from all the exotic places that she has been to. The story is told that Miss Phoe"BEE" look high and low for her soul mate Captain Fin and to think he never left town....so we hope that they will rekindle their love and never never let anything keep them apart - not even the sea....

Since she has gone to bee with Fin - we should be off to visit all of the other sites in blOZ land while we are here, to see what Sea tales we might learn of or treasures we might see, and maybe there might be a treat with more tea....

So hats off to Miss Lisa at Faerie Enchantment for making an ordinary day into something extraordinary for all of us to come out and play.....till we meet again and the ocean's water tickles your toes, always remember that somewhere out there can be a Mermaid named Miss Phoe"BEE"

Have a Splash of a Day!

Marlene aka "QBeeC" alias Miss Phoe"BEE" Coral :O)

Part 2 of 3 "Morning Has Broken" & the Sea"Gals" Are On Their Way to the "Mermaid Tea Party" Hooray!

2009-04-18T07:27:00.014-04:00

As we venture out of our rooms that we stay at on the Jersey Shore....we were determine not to mess up today & be on our way to Lisa Kettrel's "Mermaid Tea Party....so we asked this kind Captain Fin where we must go to get us to the Shores of blOZ land - he gave us down pat Map Quest dircctions to the shing ding....later we came to find out that Captain Fin was the beau of Phoe"Bee"Coral back in the late eighties - but they came about rough waters and decided to go their own seperate ways, and till this day neither have met their soul mate......

We jump in our car, and over bridge and through the marshes to Lisa's place we go - if you don't know by how the place to be is faerieenchantment.blogspot.com to get a go spot of tea and maybe a nibble or two of the sweetest treats there'll be...as our starting location became smaller to the eye...we were all excited as can bee to be on the road to blOZ....

As we drove and drove and drove, we saw many sites of the east coast

Then low and behold - what do we see but the "land of Sea Faerie Enchantment" that can only bee where Miss Lisa was going to host her tea....our hearts started pounding or was that the surf in the background...as the anticipation came over us....we couldn't wait to see all the fun that was ahead of us....

We parked our car, and walk the rest of the way....it wasn't far now and we could see through the tall marsh grass that it was waiting for us to arrive & to have a good time with all the others from blOZ Land....it's just passed this star light bush - OMG who do I see - but .............................

Oops....I think the camera when on the blink - as soon as its up and running we'll be back to post some more of our THREE PART Adventure to Miss Lisa's "Mermaid Tea"......see you there....

Till later gator............Marlene aka "QBeeC" alias Phoe "BEE" Coral :O)

We're Off To See the Mermaid the Wonderful Mermaid of blOZ - 1st Post of 3 So Don't Forget to Come Back Tomorrow You Hear

2009-04-17T22:36:00.018-04:00

We're out the door to go to one of the greatest event's...

Have you heard - Lisa Kettrel of Faerie Enchantment is hosting another spectacular event - Miss Lisa's gala will be a SPLASH - to think she has invited all to attend the "Mermaid's Tea Party" it will be the hit of the year....we heard that there will be a school full of Sea"Gals" and Guppies attending so we didn't want to be late....but it seems that we have lost our way and can't seem to find the Pier that it will be at....we've search every pumpkin, cottage(s) and castle but haven't found the right place....

Do you happen to know where it will bee?

Ahhh shucks we were soooo excited that we're a day early...

Well we're on the road again - but we were told its just around the bend past the aquarium right before the sandcastle....and we just were told that we might run into the Seaweed Sisters "Dolphina & Edwinia" and Glady's Tide & the Shell"ettes" - oh & our distance cousin Phoe"Bee" Coral might show up....you have to admit that Miss Lisa sure knows how to throw the Splashest of all Events....

See you there - don't be late and if you get lost just go to Miss Lisa's place at faerieenchantment.blogspot.com ........

Have a honey of a night & sweet dreams! :O)

Grace & Peace 2 "U"

Marlene

The SON Has RISEN

2009-04-12T13:12:00.016-04:00

It's beautiful but cold Easter day here at the Jersey Shore....my cousins (Chris & Cathy and their four children Megan, Emily, Matthew & Michael - Michael & I weren't in any of the pics) and I aka "QBeeC' had an early morning taste of the weather...and at 5:30 am - we all bundle up and huddle in the car to venture to Sea Bright Beach for Sunrise Easter Services but first we made a pit stop to get some HOT chocolate and yes COFFEE...as we waited patiently sipping our hot drinks...others started coming onto the beach as things we're set up for mass...it was just sooo warming - not just by our hot drinks - but by knowing that the SON was going to Rise and the warmth that He brings is everlasting...and we should all remember this time of year and always what Jesus sacrifice for all of us...and remember that His Love is there for us even when the sun goes down...so on this Easter Day please take the time to maybe stop in a church (I also went to mass yesterday for Easter Vigil at St. Anthony's it was such an Awesome mass) or on a beach or at home and say a little prayer of "Thanks to Him - for what He gave to us"....

I've know that I've been blessed by sooo many people in my life - some have left this heavenly earth to be with our Father but there are sooo many out there that have left their dents in my heart that are still here with me, and I am honor & proud to call them my friends & family....I hope that you all out there in blOZ land have that same privilege of having friends & family like I do....

Always remember that the SON will never leave us even when the sun goes down - He will always be there when you need Him - you will never lose His Warmth or His Light...........

In Jesus' Name, Amen...

Have a BLESSED & JOYOUS Easter Day!

Grace, Peace & Love 2 "U" All

Marlene :O)

By the Moon ...by the Silvery Moon

2009-04-08T23:27:00.028-04:00

As I sit here and type away on the computer - I can look up and see a beautiful view of the full moon, which is called the "Pink Moon"...so I decided to put the above picture that I have in my living room to symbolize the moon and the pink in mi lady's dress to be symbolic of the "Pink Moon" - its perfect! Mi Lady looks like a gal out of Maria Antoinette era - & I've been sooo thinking of this era since I just join the Junkk Drawer's "Marie Antoinette Swap" hosted by Maria Rodarte....Ms. Maria pair me with the very talented Ms. Rhonda - who's blog is Rhondamum, OMG!!...you have to stop by her blog to see her recent creation, it is truly stunning - and so is her daughter's master piece I just love the pink she used on her treasure...

I've been blessed with SOOO MANY Beautiful Women and TALENTED too - as my Swap"ette" partner(s)...I am so glad that I join these swaps - just because I get to meet so many of you from blOZ Land...and to think that I don't even have to leave my little art studio to meet you all...too cool and amazing...

On another note - Daffodil Sunday (April 5th) has come and gone..but Easter will soon be upon us....today was such a beautiful day - I got to see all the new life popping up all around us...it is just glorious... Even Miss Fairy Grey was sitting and taking in some sun with the daffy dillys...and the bunnies Wilbert & Fred are patiently waiting the arrival of their Uncle "Mr. Rabbit" himself - the celeb of the family and the boys look up to him - they want to be just as giving as he is for Easter....

Last thing for the night....just a little update on my art room...remember the Inspiration Board that I made a week or two ago, well this is what it looks like now....boy I sure didn't wait long to fill it up...look its Mizz Pinky Rabbit sporting her new Easter Bonnet that I aka "QBeeC" won at Ms. Lightening Bug Lisa "Carnival Soiree" at faerieenchantment.blogspot.com - oh what a blast that was we can't wait to go to the "Mermaid Tea Party" she is having on April 18th - please do stop by her blog and join in on the fun...I know for a fact that this too will be a blast and don't forget to wear your Sunday best....I'm already planning my "By the Sea" Outfit its going to be Shell"tastic" and all the Rave around town...

I wanted to show you all, some one I found hanging around at the trash pick up...well I couldn't let her stand there all by herself - so I told her to jump into my back sit and I would bring her home...and get her all gussie up for the big shing ding for the "Mermaid Tea" - don't you think she will look just Splashy in a Mermaid dress - I can't wait to help her out for the event...a little sea weed here and little shells there and a pearl or two...ohhh and the head piece to die for....

I think it's time to call it a night...my two guys are sleeping away on the floor...they had a fun day running after each other in the back yard - so I bid you a good night and sweet dreams...I'll always leave a light on just in case you want to stop by and leave a note...

Have a honey of a day tomorrow!

Grace & Peace 2 "U"

Marlene aka "QBeeC" :O)

The Birds & the "Boyz" ....and the Gals from blOZ ...

2009-04-05T18:10:00.034-04:00

It's been a while since my last buzz alert boy has time flown by...and boy do I have a few things to talk about...so I better get bizzy and give you all the news...first the above & to the side little birdies - I made for an ATC swap that I'm in - in the "Year of Color"..they are too sweet....this month's swap is all about Polka Dots...I can't wait to begin - I think it is super sweet and it will burst your bubble (hint hint)....speaking about swaps, I'm actually in a few that sound like a lot of fun, the gals I've been matched up with, seem to me to bee sweet Swap"ette" partners, so I can't wait to get started on their treasures......here's to happy creating!

Now on to another topic - I brought Sir Toby McBee and Sir Wheezer for their spring cuts...Toby (on the left) was good (which surprised me) but there was a little problem with Wheezer - you see I just adopted Wheezer a few weeks ago and this is his first time that I am taking him to the groomer - he did very well when I took him to the vets BUT not so well with the groomers - seems that Sir Wheezer (on the right)has a problem with getting his hair cut....so he didn't get much cut off except for around his eyes, and he got a lovely bath and brushing...oh well better luck next time...they can't wait to take their Easter picture - they both have their eyes looking out for the Easter Bunny and his treats/carrots....

Okay, last by not least, I met the gals from blOZ land at a favorite store of mine called "PARCEL" if you're ever in Montclair, NJ please stop by and say "Hi" to Nancy the owner and tell her & her daughter Lucy that "Mizz Bee sent ya....it was so great seeing everyone again - the first time that we all met was at the Lovely Mrs. Lady bug Geralyn from "Greetings from Geralyn" for Tea which was just DEVINE...and at the gathering we all became friends - so we decided on another gathering at "Parcel" (sorry Nancy that we missed you - Nancy, please thank Lucy for my package - she will be receiving something from me soon).... one of the other great gals that was at the Tea - was the famous Miss Lightening bug Lisa Kettrel from "Faerie Enchantment" (Ohhhh and please do stop by Lisa's blog on Saturday April 11th - she is will be hosting a "Mermaid Tea Party" this should bee the creme d'la creme of all Tea Partys please wear all your best jewels and bee dazzling outfits you - never never know who you might run into) ...don't we look like a great bunch of gals to hang out with ...well I must say we are (thank you Mrs. Ladybug for sharing your picture with me) the gals are - on the bottom is Ralene, starting on the left are Lisa, Zandra (who will hopefully have a blog soon), Me aka "QBeeC", the Joan and Mrs. Ladybug herself Geralyn...here to our next trip together....thanks for the great time gals....

I'm going to say "Good-Night" and sweet dreams to all!

Have a honey of a day tomorrow!

May all your dreams come true!

Marlene aka "QBeeC" :O)

Hi Ho Hi Ho - It's Off to Work I Go

2009-03-29T21:12:00.013-04:00

I'm getting ready for work tomorrow....seems weird - since I've been off a week for Recovery and R&R, I guess I should say RR&R....its not that bad going back.....because on Friday the 27th not only did the Land of blOZ find out the instructors of Silver Bella 2009...but I found out who my May Day Basket Swap"ette" Partner from the "Year of Color" is - the ever tropical Mizz Parrot Karen of " recycledrita.blogspot.com ".....oh this is going to be sooo much fun (especially now that I aka "QBeeC" figure out how to put pictures on my blOZ )....Karen is such a doll and we both hit it off right away....we've been rambling back & forth and found out we have a lot in common....for one thing we both like our feathery friends - which lead us to our theme of the Basket - yes you guess it "Birds - and our Motto is ***bIrDS oF a fEAthEr - hAve FuN tOGetHEr***...I can't wait to go & do some hunting for treasures in some fab places here in New Jersey and in New York and on Etsy and lets not forget about creating items too - let the FUN Begin!....

So - like the girl up above whistling in the rain and smiling...I too am smiling b/c though I have to go to work tomorrow and its raining here too like the picture - I can still see the Rainbow that is a head when the rain ends...
Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!

Marlene aka "QBeeC" :O)

What's the BUZZ...Spring is HERE...and soooo are the Instructors for SILVER BELLA

2009-03-27T11:29:00.022-04:00

GoOD mORnIng ALl.....

Today is a BEeAutiFul Day - here at the Jersey Shore, crocuses are popping - birds are chirping - and Teresa McFayden has announced the Instructors of "SILveR BeLLA 2009" ...I am sooo glad that I am at the hive today STILL R&Ring, to see this good news --- but I am sooo aching to go out into the yard and unearth all the Putch-nics - this was my grandmother's nick-name for all the little growths that pop up all over this time of the season...

Ohhhh mY GOsh!!!.. let's get back to Silver Bella - there is such a GREATTTT line up of instructors - three of my favorites are Kaari Meng, Anna Corba AND Pam Garrison - but I admire ALL of the instructors' works, they are as follows - Rebecca Sower, Charlotte Lyons, D. Sharp, Jennifer Murphy and the SILVER BELLA QUEEN HERSELF - Teresa McFayden....I made a promise to myself and Mrs. Yellow Finchie "Aunt Min" - THAT I aka "QBeeC" WILL BE GOING TO THIS YEAR'S SILVER BELLA 2009 (and yes I am screaming this on the top of my lungs) I will save every little bit of Honey I have to get me there and back maybe I can start a "Bee-line Express" to Omaha, Nebraska with fellow Jersey followers/groupies of Silver Bella to go there with - it could be Bella Orient Express train ride or an up up away to my beautiful Silver Lining Balloon ......I can't tell you how excited I am - I been through a lot this past year & a half that I know deep in my heart I deserve this Luxury....I am a True Believer of if you Ask-Believe and Recieve "GOD" will bring it to you, you gotta have "FAITH"...I want to go to sooo many more events that are going forward but I have to take it slow because of $$$ - but this event is the "Mother Load" of all events and I wouldn't miss it for the world....you gotta have HIGH HOPes, you got High hOPes, High APpLE Pie in the SKy Hopes!!!another favorite of mine -"Fairy Tales will come TRuE it can HAPPEN to YOU if you are YoUNg at HEarT....

Here's to all your wishes and dreams coming true....

Have a Honey of a Day!
Grace & Peace 2 "U" :O)
XOXOMarlene aka "QBeeC"

2 Twisted Chickens - One Old Hen and Wheeeezzzer

2009-03-26T22:43:00.023-04:00

.......Minus 3 Equals "2 Twisted Chicks"........

I would like to introduce you to my new little guy "Sir Wheezer Emerald"...Sir Toby McBee & I aka "QBeeC" have welcomed him into our Hive...I have to say he has adjusted very well...Toby & I adopted him almost three weeks ago, and he is fitting in just fine...the little guy is soooo lovable...he is always right behind me, actually right now he is at the foot of my chair while I typed this entry...he loves hanging out with me in the aRT rOoM...and I definitely know that him & Toby love hanging out together - I called them "Paw Bros"...Toby was camera shy today, but he promised that when him & Wheezer go for their spring cuts, he will most definitely pose with his Bro (LOL)....

One more day of R&R and I'll be "A" Okay to go back to work on Monday...since I have this time to be hanging out in my Sweet Hive, I've been bizzy getting some of my swap creations finish so that I can mail them out on Saturday....

I had a lot of friends/family stop by, to check in on me --- soooo sweet of them....anddd they brought a lot of goodies with them....lots of home chicken theme dishes - chicken soup, chicken salad, baked chicken, fried chicken and what came before the chicken "Egg" salad....by next week my feathers should be coming in to replace my bee wings (LOL)...all kidding aside it was really NICE of them to all come by....

One of my friends that stopped by today, was Mizz Laurie "Cricket"...she's a good friend and a fantastic artist...last fall we did the Ocean Grove Craft Show together at the Jersey Shore - we were interviewed by a reporter of the Asbury Park Press, low and behold are interview was in the Sunday paper and history was made, we were dub "Two Twisted Chicks " an "Egg"ceptional Pair I might add (LOL)...as we sat around today & yakked away, we decided to do Ocean Grove again...so the "2 Twisted Chicks" will be appearing again for the second time on May 30th at Ocean Grove....I'll keep you posted...

I'm going to call it a night --- for doing not a lot for the past few days, boy am I tucker out, I guess you can say that this Twisted Chick feels like an old Hen right now (it must be a chicken thing day today LOL)... I gotta get my bUzZ back....

Have a honey of a night and sweet dreams!

Marlene aka "QBeeC" akkkaaa One Twisted Chick (LOL) :O)

Bizzy Getting Better

2009-03-25T17:31:00.027-04:00

As the day begins to descend into night time....its seems that there is a little more of a chill in the air...but when you step outside the sun can still warm your face - while it gives you a dose of vitamin D - ahhhh....still putting in some R&R while on the road to a recovery, I got the chance to do a few things around my hive...

As I experiment with my new Nikkon camera - I took some random shots of my little co-op Cottage - christened "The Crazy Daisy Cottage"....since I've stay in the past two days...I've done a few things around the house and a little bit of creating.... the two above pics are of a collage that I did on my walls with Toile Trays that I collect....

This photo and the photo below are of a print that I purchased from Jenny & Aaron of "Everyday Is A Holiday" Etsy Shop...they have some of the neatest paintings/prints, I LOVE to fill my kitchen walls with all of their works of art...I framed my treasure with an antique frame...my walls are a Espresso Chocolate, which make me feel like I'm being hug by a Hershey Kiss...I painted my kitchen table & chairs in a soft pink with accessories in aqua, pale yellow, robin's blue, and white...I'll take more pics on the kitchen at a later time

Now here is a picture of my BLANK Inspiration Board in my "aRT rOoM" that I just made...I used an old frame and prime it and painted it white and added the cube cork boards and TaDa - a blank inspiration board soon to be cover with many many inspirational pics and items...YES you are not seeing things - I have three white trees in my room...the one with the silver swan on top is my CHICK TREE (cause there are baby chicks on it LOL) aka my inspiration tree......the soft feather one next to it will soon have Easter Eggs, Bunnies & a jelly bean garland on it, this is my holiday tree...

Now this tree to your left is my Oriental/Japanese tree - I have antique fabric ornaments, mini lanterns & a glass colorful bean garland with pastel lights - I just LoVE the way it looks....

This room has twinkling lights all over it....I just love sitting in here at night with just the tree lights and the twinkling lights on - it feels soooo magical... whimsical... colorful..... enchanting.... delightful.... there is sooo much to see it this room that I will definitely take more photos and add them to another post...

Well I hope you enjoy the mini tour of my hive..."My Hive Sweet Hive"...like they say "There's no place like Home"...so go and sit back and ENJOY your Hive!

Thanks for buzzing on by.......

Have a honey of a night and sweet dreams!

Marlene aka "QBeeC" :O)

The Beat/Bee Goes On. Show and Tell Tuesday

2009-03-21T23:04:00.070-04:00

Isn't it just a beautiful Tuesday...its a little nippy here in the Jersey Shore area...but the sun is shining BriGHT as I look outside my windows...I'm home today enjoying the sun because I off from work for some R&R due to a procedure that had to be done on my ticker (heart/artery)....I'm VeRY hAPpy to say that everything is "A" Okay - Yeahhhh, so the Beat/Bee goes on....
Actually, having this little time of R&R has given me an opportunity of extra time to work on several swaps I'm in...so here I am buzzing a way in my aRT RoOM...sorting things out to create - knowing that I was going to be home for a couple of days - I had placed a few orders to a few etsy shows (Second Surf, Sugar-Sugar and Speckled Egg - I guess I was in the mood for ordering from the "S" etsy shops LOL)...here are some of swaps I'm in and who are hosting them...

The wonderful Ms. Lightening Bug Lisa Kettell -

http//:faerieenchantment.blogspot.com

is hosting two FairZine swaps -Humpty Dumpty

and the Carnival Token Swap.

The Colorful Ms. Butterfly - Kari of a "YeAR of COlor" - is hosting a Banner swap and I'm also in the ATC's Monthly Swap and the May Basket Swap...

Well, I better get myself moving, creating and swapping....oh and I can't forget today is "Show and Tell - Tuesday"...in the past couple of months I've actually been in a few other swaps that were loads of fun...I have a few pics of the things I've made for your viewing pleasure...I'm going to make it an assignment of mine to "Show and Tell - Something Every Tuesday"....Enjoy - comments are truly welcome....

Next "ShOW and TeLL" I will show the gifts and treasures that I received...also to you movie goers out there in blOZ Land, myself aka "QBeeC" and my cousin Ms. Owl"ette" 2 Patti went and saw Coraline...its a veryyyyy colorful and interesssttttinggg movie...

I'll leave off with a Navajo Song -

"Walk on a rainbow trail; walk on a trail of song,

And all about you will be beauty. There is a way

out of every dark mist, over a rainbow trail."

"When a door closes - a window always opens."

Have a honey of a day!

Marlene aka "QBeeC" :O)

All the Little Birdies on Spring Street. Love to Hear the Robins Go Tweet Tweet Tweet

2009-03-20T21:23:00.004-04:00

................. "WELCOME SPRING".................

It's here - it's here, spring has finally arrived - Hip Hip Hooray!....but Mother Nature played an early April Fool's joke on us - it was SNowing...yes SnOWing - that white fluffy stuff...it's okay because it didn't last too long.....I guess she wants to keep us on our toes or should I say our wings...
Oh how wonderful it is during this time of year...all the new things popping up, the birds are chirping away, everyone sprucing up their hives - renewing and refreshing their lives...I aka "QBeeC" can't wait to start tidying up my little Art Nest...it looks to me like the windows need to be clean, the garden boxes & beds need to be made....oh and we can't forget all are friends that we didn't see - during the long winter months while we stay inside... ahhhh, I see one of my friends now - sitting and waiting for me to come out and play...and to spruce her up in many ways...I'm so sorry - I didn't properly introduce her I would like you to meet "Mi Lady Fairy Grey"...who always brings a smile your way....

Well - we're off to play & to enjoy the rest of this Spring Day...if you happen to flutter on by, please feel free to drop us a note or ring the bell -so that we may sit for a spell and enjoy a cup of tea.....till then...

Have a honey of day!
"QBeeC" aka Marlene :O) and MiLady Fairy Grey

PS - The wreath on my home door, was made by my swap"ette" partner and friend of a "YEar oF coLOr" Miss SeaGal Barbara please check her blog out at SecondSurf.blogspot.com ...the pink & grey little place is my Art Shed which will be having its re-opening event on "Daffodilly Sunday - April 5th" please do stop by, we would love to see you out there in blOZ land....

Spring Will Soon Bee Here.... So Let's Get Bizzy....

2009-03-19T22:17:00.003-04:00

By tomorrow "Spring" will officially bee here...all the tiny little buds are popping up all around whispering to each other..."Get up! get up! we can't miss the show"...where all the performers are sprouting all over the daffodils, the croucus, the bright patches of green grass....oh how sweet it is....its eye candy to all the Birds and you know the Bees....its an orchestra waiting for the conductor to start waving his wand to make beautiful music - in this case the lyrics would be the movement of all the new growth...

While I was buzzing around blOZ land, I came to rest at my friend Mizz Lisa "Lighting Bug" Kettell's blog Faerie Enchantment, she had sooo much wonderful activity happening at her blOZ and the engery was a glow....OHHH the Carnival was sooo enchanting and breath taking, all the sites, sounds and goodies...made you wish that it would never end - she had sooo many blOZ zers that expanded the Carnival into their blOZ land...the MAGIC was everywhere ....but then today Mizz "Lisa" Lightening Bug brought so much POSITIVE ENGERY to blOZ entry - that I know it will enlighten everyone that reads it....Go to it, I know you blOZzers out there want to read it, I don't mind - you can always come back later to read about the hive....
Now here's another blOZ you can go and visit - its my friend Ms. LadyBug Geralyn....her creativity is busting out its all over her blOZ - from her header to today's entry...like I said before, SPRING is sprouting all over including Ms. Lady Bug Geralyn's site...

I'm sorry to say I aka "QBeeC" am beginning to get sleepy...with all this positive energy in the air I'm a little tucker out, so I'm off to bed - and wake up to a new day - take in some more of this energy and ENJOY the day, by george not any ordinary day, it's the FIRST DAY of SPRING! Go ahead and BLOOM! - its that time of year.....

Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams!
Marlene aka "QBeeC"

Let The Fun Begin - Part II of the "Carnival Soiree"

2009-03-14T13:14:00.000-04:00

Did you hear?...the Carnival has arrived - sang the birds..."Oh" said Mr. Rabbit - "that is what all the stir is about in the forest, I must inform all the fairies - so that they might all see the wee things that happen in Carnival"- "look who I see but Mr. Peanut the Squirrel", "Mr. Peanut are you going to the Carnival" "Yes for sure" replied Mr. Peanut "I wouldn't miss it for the world....I'm rounding up all my secret stash of nuts and twigs so I can trade them in for Carnival Chips" "There are soooo many prizes we could win with our chips"...."gotta go - gotta go - can't be late, for this big date" See you there, and everyone left to go on their way.

Well the gang is starting to arrive - some of them took transportation by Miss Gracie's Swan Ride...here's three of the group ready to leave the dock...I tell you for an old gal, that Miss Gracie, she is sure is fast, she's already reached the Carnival dock to let out her first group of passengers...ooohhh the excitement is in the air...the next group should be arriving soon....

Off in the distance we see the tiny village of "Colorville" - were the tiniest person lives by the name of Pinky....OMG! who do we see but Ms. Pinky herself...."Ms. Pinky!", we yell - "Don't forget that the carnival is in town, we're on our way there now...do you need a ride"..."No thank you" she replied - "I'm waiting for Mrs. Cheez Wiz to arrive, and when she does we will get on the next Swan ride...Thank You for asking - see you there"

Here we are!...."Thank you Miss Grace for our ride - now we can go onto the festivities...Ms. Lisa has sooo much going on - I don't know which way to go ...but anyway we do decide to go, I sure there will be LOTS OF FUN" to be had.

In the distance we see one of the attractions....if it isn't Miss Gladys Tide and the Shell"ettes"...what a colorful bunch they are...boy, can they sing and dance....they too are as excited as we are to see the shows...

Let's venture inside to see what shows does the Carnival have for us to see.. and what's in store for all......we're stepping in now, once we get in we'll see if we can take pictures....so we'll be back in a flash or two or maybe three....maybe its time - you should check out all the other blOZs that are participating in today's SPECTACULAR EVENT....

HAVE TONS OF FUN! Don't be late....

Hurry Hurry Step Right Up! The Greatest Show Is In Town!

2009-03-14T07:24:00.000-04:00

Come on Mar-loanie...we have to wake up sleepy head....the Greatest Show is in town and we must get ready and put on our Sunday Best! The Carnival Soiree is TODAY, our friend Lisa Kettel of Faerie Enchantment will be running the GREATEST SHOW all day - but wait what's this I hear there are many many more people and blogs to appear...... so run, we don't want to be late - we have far to go - let's get a move on it... let's spread the word to all our family and friends - to go and enjoy the show!

Okay, okay Tom"beanie", I'm up! and ready to go and have some FUN...I've already spread the word to "Crazy Cousin Marleanie" and all the rest of the gang....they said they're on the way. You NEVER know who might show from our neck of the woods...

Well...We're off to see the Soiree - the wonderful Carnival of blOZ!... just follow the directions from Lisa to the wonderful colorful road of blOZ!

See you later, alligator! Don't be late! Looks's like some of the gang is here....let the PARTY begin!

Stay tuned for more fun....................

There's No Place Like Hive..... In The Land of blOZ

2009-02-24T15:26:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone! He's here....Prince "Wheezer" Emerald has arrived at our Hive Sweet Hive....we're still adjusting to the new little bugger...he is sooo sweet and just a little honey...he has been buzzing around the hive either following me "QBC" or Sir Toby McBee...he is so funny and I must say very energetic...so energetic, that I think Sir Toby and I will definitely get our daily work out...now if only I would stop procrastinating and submit pictures on my bl"OZ" for everyone to see how adorable both my little guys are....

On another buzz...as I sit here in my twinkling lighted art room...I'm preparing for an Artist Day that I'm participating in this weekend at a lovely place called Dearborn Farms...again, I have procrastinated, which is leading me into a major PANIC to get things done...I have to concentrate on the three words that I have pick for me this year to live by...which are FOCUS - DISCIPLINE - FINISH....once I adjust my thoughts to these words, I will bee able to get BIZZY and accomplish ALOT....

I forgot to mention that I received the most BEAUTIFUL BOX of Treats from my swap"ette" partner Barbara from the Valentine "Year of Color" swap...this was her first swap - I have to say she did an AWESOME creative job with all of my treasures that I received from her...my box was filled with great creations by Barbara, one in particular was a VERY LOVELY WREATH (in Salt Water Taff colors which by the way was our theme)that I love, plus there were lots more goodies..I do not have a picture yet, but I will soon post one...you can go on Barbara's blog to see my goodies and to purchase some of the Lovely things that she makes...you can see them at - "secondsurf.etsy.com or at secondsurf.blogspot.com ...Thank you very much Mizz SandPiper Barbara - may you soar like an eagle in all that you do..and I know that you will.

There are many other swaps I'm preparing for now, one is in the "Year of Color", which is hosting a monthly ATCs' swap...the two hosts are Kari of ArtsyMama and Christine...another swap is "Easter Egg Garland Swap" hosted by Jennalee of http//:artrageousafternoon.blogspot.com, and I'm bizzy making more ATC's for Ms. LadyBug Geralyn's Tea Party (greetingsfromgeralyn.blogspot.com) I can't wait...well I better buzz on out of blOZ Land and get off my stinger and get bizzy to achieve all of the above and more...gotta make the honey...

Have a honey of a day!

Peace 2 "U" :O)
Marlene

New Hive for Pup called Wheezer

2009-02-20T21:21:00.000-05:00

Well the buzz around the skep, is that there will be a new guy aka cairn terrier pup in the hive - the little guy's name is "Wheezer" and that ain't no teaser...we haven't formally met yet - but I bet he'll be a real stinger...the other pup aka Toby McBee in the hive will be really surprised to see another pup"bee" in the hood...since its only been I "Queen Bee of Creativity" and Toby in this Bizzy Skep....

Well I'm off to prepare all the honeycomb rooms for his arrival...just keep all your fingers and wings cross for the meeting of the two misters that things will work out fine and the two will become pup brothers...

Have a honey of a night and sweet dreams!
QBC aka Marlene and Toby McBee soon to be three with Mr. Wheez

Bee Still My Heart - Time Has Flutter By

2009-02-15T17:44:00.000-05:00

Boy does time fly by fast - when you're having fun...I can't beelieve that 6 wonderful days have past by since my last news buzz was enter into my journal in the "Life of blOZ"....so much has happen since then...first I took the advise of Lady Geralyn by purchasing a digital camera from Target...thank you Lady Geralyn....camera still hasn't been used - such a BIG box for such a little camera - that I feared that the box might crush me, so it took me till today to open it...now on to learning to operate - oh boy the plot thickens with honey - hopefully it will be easy to learn it, if not than I will have to go to the Hive and ask the worker bees to help me....

On to other happenings - I was sooo bizzy preparing for my Valentine Party that I lost track of time...so much to do that I didn't get the chance to flutter by and post about my adventures...I had a swarm of fairies (Molly, Emma, Morgan, Erin, Megan & Emily) coming to my skep for a day of sweets & creativity....we were bizzy creating fun cupcake holder corsages and decorative candles - which I "Queen Bee of Creativity" learned from a blOZ called a "Year of Color" hosted by the Colorful Butterfly Kari from Arsty Mama....all the fairies creations were sooo adorable...we were all having soooo much fun that we didn't realize that the time flew by and they had to go back to the forests were they lived....we can't wait to meet again on Daffodil Sunday to create more sweet treats....till then...

Then there were the parties that I attended - the whirl wind of a Valentine's dance on Friday the 13th - I was a lucky bee to fly into a lot of friends who attended this event - I wore my red and all my jewels - you know being of royality you always have to look & bee your best ....with all the dancing, food & treats that went on - I thought it would never end but I had to get back to my hive sweet hive for some beauty rest for the next event....which turn out to bee a whirl wind success (the Valentine Craft Party)....as for today - after buzzing in the church choir at mass, I attend a gala held by my friend Miss Chick-a-dee Wendy, she flew a great event many flock to her party - I went with Mizz Owl"ette" Bonnie...what can I say birds of a feather stick together...we had a blast, meeting so many friends & guests of Miss Chick-a-dee's, again time flew by fast...so we bid our farewells & went our seperate ways....

Once back to my skep - I swirled in to see more exciting things going on in the Land of blOZ...which stirred the creativity stored up inside of me - that it lead "I "QBC"" to begin & create my art journal (Yeah) - now that's great Buzz....well that's it for now, I am swarming in, to create some more - maybee a second & third journal, only time will tell....happy trails to you - till we meet again!

Have a honey of night - sweet dreams!
QBC aka Marlene :O)

Took Wrong Turn - Flight Is Delay - QBC Back On Track

2009-02-09T22:10:00.002-05:00

It's two days now, that I "Queen Bee of Creativity" took flight out of the hive and venture into unknown territory....with all the excitement of leaving my "Hive Sweet Hive" - I became overwhelmed with all the turns, and bends in the sky that I started to get confused...but I stop for a moment to ask a fellow traveler for directions on how to get to this place that they call bl"OZ", and was told by a very kind Lady Bug - Ms. Geralyn that it is all "trial and error" & to go to a place call Target to buy with some honey & camera to keep track of my journey called "Life"...so with this in mind - I am back on the buzz to the "Land of blOZ"....please stop by again to see were my path may lead - you never know where I might buzz to or I might ask you for directions too.....

Have a honey of a day tomorrow!
QBC aka Marlene :O)

Queen Bee of Creativity aka QBC Has Arrived

2009-02-07T17:24:00.001-05:00

Well - i've done it...i've come out of the beehive to explore the land of blog...and i must say "Bravo" to myself...it is definitely all the buzz that everyone out there saids it would be...i am sooo proud of myself for taking the flight out of the hive - let the workers attend to the skep - while I "QUEEN BEE of Creativity aka QBC" explore the world outside....there are sooo many places to go - flowers to taste - and new bees friends out there to meet..

So let me flutter my wings, and go for a buzzzz to the "Land of blOZ" -somewhere over that rainbow is a pot of honey....i'm definitely out of my element verturing out on my own....but - hey you never know, who or what challenges you might come across....that's just part of the fun - that's LIFE taking chances.....well i'm off - wish me luck...

Have a honey of a day!
QBC aka Marlene :O)

p.s.... just a little note to all of my fellow blog"ettes" at a "Year of Color II" - thank you for all your advise in starting my very own little hive in the "Land of blOZ"...