Patina General

A Mother's Heart

On my heart today...  the hearts of many moms I know. They are all in the midst of sending a son or daughter onto the next step in their growth to adulthood.

When your days don't go as planned...

We all live by a weekly/monthly calendar of schedules, events and to do lists. Nothing that has happened lately has been on my calendar.

Stress, Distressing and Balance

I do love a great distressed piece of furniture, where the years of different paint colors peek out from every edge. But too many distressed pieces in a room can be noise to the eyes. Distressed pieces need to be artfully balanced with pieces that are well...not distressed.

Memorial Day

Growing up, Memorial Day was just a bonus day to the first weekend of the summer cabin season. The day was spent sleeping in, eating a big breakfast, and then jumping in the lake once we got the o.k. that our tummies had rested long enough.

But, as kids tend to do, the last couple of years have brought changes to the family traditions.

Where to Begin... that was my question this morning???

This is one of those "life as it happens" posts. I'm feeling a little over whelmed this morning, where to begin is the question to ponder?

Legacy of Love

I want to introduce you to my Grandma and Grandpa. Their love and their life of love was a testament to me as I grew up, and my mind always remembers them during Valentine's season, since they got married on Valentine's Day. Today I'm pondering the fragility of life, and realizing that we all need to show our loved ones how special they are to us, because we never know how long we'll have them near.

On My Heart Today... my growing prayer list

I always have a lengthy list of people and concerns on my prayer list, but recently the page of health concerns is unusually long.

Reading and Writing:God's Faithfulness

Do you start out January with resolutions, a special word, a verse, a commitment to exercise more, eat healthy, make better choices? Just turn on any form of media and the New Year's good intentions surround us. It can be challenging, but sometimes overwhelming.

As I sat with my cup of coffee and my Bible this morning, I realized what a blessing it is that not only have I been reading God's Word for wisdom, guidance, and support through the years...I've been underlining and leaving little notes of His Faithfulness to me through life's trials and adventures.

Paving the Way for 2016

The Christmas decorations are packed away and a fresh new calendar is on the desk(yes, I still like my dinosaur paper calendar).

Happy Thanksgiving & Black Friday Shopping

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Patina General

We hope you have a wonderful day of giving Thanks with your family and friends. Take a moment to count all the ways God has blessed you this past year.

Patina General will be open...

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday to kick off your Christmas shopping

Come and be inspired to decorate your home this holiday season

Bring your out of town guests to experience Buffalo, all the shops are open.

Friday, November 27th & Saturday, November 28th 

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