A Place for Everything

Old houses such as ours many times have very little closet space or storage. This girl just has to have a few girly things around, so when our neighbors were moving and getting rid of things, they brought this set of shelves out in their backyard and told me I could have it. I was a happy happy next door neighbor!

It has served many purposes such as a place for the fax and copier in the office. At one time I kept my children's games and videos on it. It's just the perfect shabby old cabinet. Who could part with such a useful thing. Now I'm enjoying the swirls of pink softness on top of it. After I left home, Mother gave me the pink netting. I had always known that it was a "misquito net" for my baby bed. This past Christmas I learned that my oldest sister had made the net. I NEVER realized that! I treasure the netting so much more now.

Those of you who sew, design and create know how challenging it is to keep everything in order, and easily accessible. These shelves make a great place to keep some of the fabric and miscellaneous items that are waiting to be used in the final product. A place for everything, and everything in its place. That's my challenge for today. I have a place in my heart for my family and friends and the situations that I care about and for which I feel concern. Life is a process, a constant motion of rearranging and adaptation to every moment... each circumstance. I have a place for YOU. Love, Rachel