Germany: Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Berlin

 

 Happy New Year! I am extremely grateful for God's mercy in Christ by giving me my family, my grandbabies, my pets, my liberty --- my Life in general. 

I need only to see our many pictures from the amazing  CHECKPOINT CHARLIE Museum in Berlin to prompt even more gratefulness on my part. I currently have, thank God, what people in the past were desperate to obtain. They went through extreme danger or even death to have a brighter future for themselves and for their loved ones, or to have the basic human right of FREEDOM from the iron-grip of a Socialist government. I highly recommend 👍👍👍 a visit.  Here are a few of the pics ...

from East to West ...

from West to East ... 

Rooftop lunch across the street from the Museum

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie Museum

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Nail Art: Acrylic Nails, Part 2

 My inspiration ...

My nails.  Merry Christmas!

acrylic, with chrome

💚💚💚💚

luv, luv, luv!

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, 

good will toward men. Luke 2:14

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MacKenzie Childs: Annual Gift

 I was delighted to receive my free gift from MacKenzie-Childs

 

Year 2021:  R ... as a trulyMC member at top tier status, you’ve earned a special annual gift!

Your gift will be our Black & White Zig Zag Pot Holders—handy in a hot spot and they’ll look lovely hanging in your kitchen! (Pictures via MacKenzie Childs)

trulyMC Black & White Zig Zag Pot Holders - Set of 2

Year 2020 Gift:

Courtly Check Enamel Coasters - Set of 4

Thank You, MC!

MacKenzie Childs Coasters

MacKenzie Childs Zig Zag Pot Holders

8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2 )

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Louis Vuitton: Neglected Kids in Berlin

While we Ladies were inside and enjoying Louis Vuitton  Berlin, this was my hubby's idea of a joke with our GrandBabies. He even posted the picture on social media, LoL

 😃 😁 😄

"Neglected kids in Berlin" 

Joy to the world,

the Lord Jesus is come!

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Renovated, Gorgeous and Light-filled Apartment in Germany

 While we were in Europe:  The homeowners  are friends of my son's family. The most complicated change was for Z & R to move the kitchen from the back of the home to the front -- the result was  amazing. The home's stucco ceiling was left intact and slightly improved as needed.  Modern furniture, simple Art,  thriving plants, and pretty wood floors combine to give an even better Wow-factor to this beautiful 100 year-old historic space. I was impressed!

Living Room (photo by JSE)

entry way's terrazzo floor, large mirror

dining room + artists' posters (J&B E photo)

🌞 Balcony (pc: JSE Photos)

Kitchen (pc: JSE Photos)

This was once a floor lamp

home office

guest bathroom, original Art

😍 cargo ships Art 😍

❤😍that ceiling! (pc: JSE)

Ephesians 4

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Pantone: FASHION COLOR TREND REPORT Spring Summer 2022

 I only liked one particular color.  See what I found at Louis Vuitton that "matches"  that color below.  Post to follow. First, fashion ... next will be our homes, right?!

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022

A DIVERSE AND DISTINCTIVE RANGE OF COLORS CONNECTS OUR NEED FOR CALM AND COMFORT WITH FREE-SPIRITED OPTIMISM AND JOYFUL ADVENTURE

Laurie Pressman | Pantone Color Institute | September 8, 2021

Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute™, the trend forecasting and color consultancy, this season’s report features the top ten standout colors, as well as current takes on the four core classics we can expect to see as fashion designers introduce their new autumn/winter collections.

... Read the full article ➤ H E R E ⮜

Louis Vuitton:  Planet LV Bandeau

my pick of Pantone color

Pantone Fashion Color Trend

These 10 Colors Will Be Trending in 2022

Louis Vuitton Planet LV Bandeau

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Louis Vuitton: What's in a Name ?!

Thankful!  I joyfully  and  jokingly yelled to hubby, "It's a sign", once we heard of the safe birth of the newest member of our Family.  

The name chosen by his Parents -- wow-- there was no prompting from me, nor recent verbal expressions of my love for this top-tier Designer, yet here it is ... 

Our beautiful D I L

Love you, baby Louis ❤💙❤

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Nail Art: Acrylic Nails, Part 1

 

gel nails with rhinestones

 In spite of the ongoing Covid19 Pandemic, we are travelling across the pond once again. 

 I make it a point to get my nails done on important trips.  

It is usually gel nails for me: a few seconds under UV-lights make the finish tough, long-lasting, beautiful. 

This time, I tried acrylic nails. Powders plus formula; and boom -- the nails supposedly are equally long-lasting and beautiful. It's my first time to try them, so we shall see.

My inspiration as far as main nail color:

my acrylic powder nails w/ gold-tone rhinestones

What Makes Gel Nails And Acrylic Nails Different?

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