The services for our dear friend who passed away last week are today. His wife has decided instead of traditional funeral services there will be a celebration of his life. A neighbor has put together a slide show video of pictures. Another friend is catering a pig roast and everyone is bringing a dish to pass. Kids will be there. It's supposed to be a happy day celebrating W's life, remembering how happy W always was.
I know this is selfish.
I know that my friend B wants me to be there.
I know that my friend W would want me to be there.
I know that I am going to cry the entire time.
I know that I suck at goodbyes.
Between you and me
I. don't. want. to. go.
But, I will put on my strong face, grab my tissues and suck it up and go. For B and for W. and for my hubby who wouldn't want to go without me.
From now on I will celebrate the people that I care about while they are still with me. I hope you do the same.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
#9 Gardens
How can one make a list of life's little blessings without including gardens?? You simply can't. Whether it be acres of well manicured gardens like Arlie Gardens (one of my favorite places in Wilmington) , a beautifully put together hanging basket, or even a vegetable garden with delicious tomatoes and green beans, every garden is a blessing. Here's some pics from my garden from this Spring. It's a little too hot out today to enjoy my garden but I think I will meet Mr. man out there this evening to enjoy a quiet glass of wine. **Sigh**
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
blessing #8 Creativity
I can't tell you how often I see or hear something and think "how clever is THAT!?!" I love to see new ways that people come up with to do and/or use old things. How boring our world would be if not for creativity.
Of course, etsy is the best place to find creativity! here are a few things I found.
This is too cool! It's from Jupita. It's made from upcycled starbucks gift cards!
and this was made by my friend Coco, the queen of creativity, herself!
Cufflinks from subway tokens! I love these from qacreate.
These may be my new favorite thing ever, from mamerath
These are just a few things I found quickly. Don't they make you want to do something creative right now???
Of course, etsy is the best place to find creativity! here are a few things I found.
This is too cool! It's from Jupita. It's made from upcycled starbucks gift cards!
and this was made by my friend Coco, the queen of creativity, herself!
Cufflinks from subway tokens! I love these from qacreate.
These may be my new favorite thing ever, from mamerath
These are just a few things I found quickly. Don't they make you want to do something creative right now???
Monday, June 15, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Blessing #7 Angels
So sorry for the lack of posts lately. My very bestest friend (hi Ty!) admitted to me today that she laughed when she read that I was going to post a new blessing every day :) She knows me so well!! I really do have intentions to post every day but somehow life gets between me and this blog.
This past week our friend and neighbor, W, passed away, totally unexpectedly, at 52 years old. Brain aneurysm. Very shocking and extremely sad. Mr. Man and I stopped by to check on his wife, my buddy B today and she is holding up as well as can be expected.
She told me that her angel, W, visited her last night. I got chills when she told me. She is not afraid of the future because she knows that she is not alone, he is with her.
I had so much that I had planned to say in this post but now I am all emotional!
So, I will close with my hope for you today. I hope that you are able to accept that you have an angel and that your angel is with you. I sometimes struggle with this idea but seeing the complete acceptance in B's eyes today, I believe.
This past week our friend and neighbor, W, passed away, totally unexpectedly, at 52 years old. Brain aneurysm. Very shocking and extremely sad. Mr. Man and I stopped by to check on his wife, my buddy B today and she is holding up as well as can be expected.
She told me that her angel, W, visited her last night. I got chills when she told me. She is not afraid of the future because she knows that she is not alone, he is with her.
I had so much that I had planned to say in this post but now I am all emotional!
So, I will close with my hope for you today. I hope that you are able to accept that you have an angel and that your angel is with you. I sometimes struggle with this idea but seeing the complete acceptance in B's eyes today, I believe.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Hello there! We're so happy that you stopped by!
I am Eileen and I am the designer, promoter and "general office gal" behind Leen the Graphics Queen. If you drop us an email or submit an order you will most likely be working with me.
My wonderful and creative husband is James and he is the production guy. He makes the decals and then ships them out to you.
We've been making signs and decals for a long time. I started making vehicle graphics for an automotive accessory store in 1996. That's where my nick name, Leen the Graphics Queen came from! James was so interested in vehicle designs that we decided to purchase our own equipment and open our own sign shop. Since then we have covered most aspects of the sign business from truck logos to huge business signs.
We still make signs but our primary focus now is wall decals. I feel so blessed that I can now combine my work with my love of interior design. I feel that your home should reflect your wonderful personality and wall decals are the perfect way to do that!
Trust us to use our many years of experience to make the perfect decal for you. We are so honored to be able to add a special touch to your home through our art.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Wall Decals
Q~ I love this design but would like it in a different color, is that possible?
A~ Yes, indeed! All of our wall decals are available in your choice of 42 matte colors. You can see our color chart here.
Q~ Why wall decals?
A~ This one is easy! Because they are the ideal way to add a custom touch to your home. No mess, easy to apply, fun colors & designs, and they look hand painted!
Q~ Do you offer custom designs?
A~ Yes, we love to work on custom designs! Just send us an email to leenthegraphicsqueen@gmail.com with what you have in mind and the measurements of the area you have to work with. Feel free to include a picture of the room the decal will go in.
Q~ How hard is it to apply wall decals?
A~ It's really easy to apply wall decals. All orders include easy to follow instructions along with our telephone number in case you need to contact us.
Q~ How about removing wall decals? Is that difficult?
A~ Not at all! Just start from a corner and peel them off.
Q~ Will my wall decal damage my wall?
A~ No. We use special vinyl that is made for interior use. Along with it's beautiful matte finish (no ugly shine here) it's less adhesive than outdoor use vinyl. If you do have adhesive residue just wipe it off with adhesive cleaner.
Q~ How long do I have to wait after painting to apply my wall decal?
A~ The vinyl manufacturer recommends waiting at least 2 weeks after painting to apply wall decals. If you do not wait the recommended time your wall decal may not adhere.
Q~ I have slightly textured walls, will wall decals work?
A~ The answer is YES! Our decals work fine on slightly textured walls. Just use extra care when applying your decal to make sure that it gets into all the little "grooves". Brick walls or other highly textured surfaced are not compatible with wall decals.
Q~ What other surface types are incompatible with wall decals?
A~ Flat paint, graffiti resistant paint, high gloss paints are all incompatible with wall decals.
Q~ Can I remove my wall decal and reuse it somewhere else?
A~ Wall decals are removable but not reusable.
Q~ I would love to give a Leen the Graphics Queen gift certificate. Are they available?
A~ Yes, we offer gift certificates in any denomination and will either email you or the recipient the special code or we'll be happy to pop a hard copy in the mail for you. Just send us an email to leenthegraphicsqueen@charter.net
Q~ How long will it take to receive my decal?
A~ All of our decals are made to order. We usually ship them within 2-3 days after the order is placed. US orders will arrive 2-5 days after that. Please allow 3-4 weeks for international shipping. It usually doesn't take that long but occasionally does due to hold up at customs.
Q~ What is your return policy?
A~ Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. You may return your decal within seven days of receiving it for a full refund or replacement.
Q~ My question wasn't listed here. What can I do?
A~ Just send us an email to leenthegraphicsqueen@gmail.com and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Q~ I am having a hard time getting the decal to come off of the backing paper. What can I can I do?
A~ Because of the matte finish, it is sometimes difficult for the tape to get a grip on the decal. The simple solution is heat.
A~ Yes, indeed! All of our wall decals are available in your choice of 42 matte colors. You can see our color chart here.
Q~ Why wall decals?
A~ This one is easy! Because they are the ideal way to add a custom touch to your home. No mess, easy to apply, fun colors & designs, and they look hand painted!
Q~ Do you offer custom designs?
A~ Yes, we love to work on custom designs! Just send us an email to leenthegraphicsqueen@gmail.com with what you have in mind and the measurements of the area you have to work with. Feel free to include a picture of the room the decal will go in.
Q~ How hard is it to apply wall decals?
A~ It's really easy to apply wall decals. All orders include easy to follow instructions along with our telephone number in case you need to contact us.
Q~ How about removing wall decals? Is that difficult?
A~ Not at all! Just start from a corner and peel them off.
Q~ Will my wall decal damage my wall?
A~ No. We use special vinyl that is made for interior use. Along with it's beautiful matte finish (no ugly shine here) it's less adhesive than outdoor use vinyl. If you do have adhesive residue just wipe it off with adhesive cleaner.
Q~ How long do I have to wait after painting to apply my wall decal?
A~ The vinyl manufacturer recommends waiting at least 2 weeks after painting to apply wall decals. If you do not wait the recommended time your wall decal may not adhere.
Q~ I have slightly textured walls, will wall decals work?
A~ The answer is YES! Our decals work fine on slightly textured walls. Just use extra care when applying your decal to make sure that it gets into all the little "grooves". Brick walls or other highly textured surfaced are not compatible with wall decals.
Q~ What other surface types are incompatible with wall decals?
A~ Flat paint, graffiti resistant paint, high gloss paints are all incompatible with wall decals.
Q~ Can I remove my wall decal and reuse it somewhere else?
A~ Wall decals are removable but not reusable.
Q~ I would love to give a Leen the Graphics Queen gift certificate. Are they available?
A~ Yes, we offer gift certificates in any denomination and will either email you or the recipient the special code or we'll be happy to pop a hard copy in the mail for you. Just send us an email to leenthegraphicsqueen@charter.net
Q~ How long will it take to receive my decal?
A~ All of our decals are made to order. We usually ship them within 2-3 days after the order is placed. US orders will arrive 2-5 days after that. Please allow 3-4 weeks for international shipping. It usually doesn't take that long but occasionally does due to hold up at customs.
Q~ What is your return policy?
A~ Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. You may return your decal within seven days of receiving it for a full refund or replacement.
Q~ My question wasn't listed here. What can I do?
A~ Just send us an email to leenthegraphicsqueen@gmail.com and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Q~ I am having a hard time getting the decal to come off of the backing paper. What can I can I do?
A~ Because of the matte finish, it is sometimes difficult for the tape to get a grip on the decal. The simple solution is heat.
- Heat the masked graphic for two minutes, holding the dryer or heat gun about 2 inches from the tape.
- Apply pressure with a squeegee to force the tape’s warm adhesive into the 631’s textured face stock.
- Turn the masked graphic over, set it flat on the table, and peel the liner backwards, away from the tape. It will come off cleanly and easily.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Blessing #6 COLOR
I think that being color blind would be devastating. Ok, that's a little extreme, maybe not devastating, but I certainly wouldn't be happy about it! I absolutely love colors. I don't even have a favorite because I like them all, some more than others, of course.
I looked around and realized that my home is very colorful. Check out some of the colors around me.
This window I mosaiced a while back. It doesn't match my home at all but I can't get myself to take it down because it's so colorful and pretty (the pic doesn't do it justice)
This plate was my great grandmothers, it's one of my treasures. The gorgeous colors are a bonus.
Don't you love the color combo of purple and yellow? It's so happy making :)
This is the beach hat that I have never worn but it looks really cute hanging on my dresser mirror. I love the pinks and oranges and greens.
Here are a few colorful things I found on etsy this morning. How awesome are these colors??
1: lauratrevey
2: warmnfuzzies
3: djmmystuff
4: fabricsupplies
What is your favorite color/color combo?
I looked around and realized that my home is very colorful. Check out some of the colors around me.
This window I mosaiced a while back. It doesn't match my home at all but I can't get myself to take it down because it's so colorful and pretty (the pic doesn't do it justice)
This plate was my great grandmothers, it's one of my treasures. The gorgeous colors are a bonus.
Don't you love the color combo of purple and yellow? It's so happy making :)
This is the beach hat that I have never worn but it looks really cute hanging on my dresser mirror. I love the pinks and oranges and greens.
Here are a few colorful things I found on etsy this morning. How awesome are these colors??
1: lauratrevey2: warmnfuzzies
3: djmmystuff
4: fabricsupplies
What is your favorite color/color combo?
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