Visit N2God.com.... it's heavenly :-)

Go see N2God.com

Come by and see beautiful 'new' religious art prints and 'old' vintage finds!

Finally the sun is out and it is turning out to be a spectacular spring day. After Mass this morning we opened God's Store and I said a prayer of thanksgiving for all the blessings of my life which included the wonderful rain although I've been missing sunshine very much. I'm looking forward to any visitors God sends and I plan to have a little time to work on a few projects.

If you are out and about, please stop by and visit and enjoy of cup of tea. I would love to show you the 'new' beautiful prints for sale. Randy has been working hard...his love and passion reproducing gorgeous antique art shines through.

One of the newest inspirational cards, that I just love is about Saint Mary Magdalene. Mary She loved our Lord so deeply.

To follow is a little of the copy on the back side of Saint Mary Magdalene prayer card The card is 5.5" x 3" and has a beautiful art of Mary Magdalene drying the Lord's feet with her hair. Really touching. Her feast day is July 22.

Mary Magdalene, or Mary of Magdala, was one of Jesus' most celebrated disciples, and the most important woman disciple in the movement of Jesus. Jesus cleansed her of "seven demons", conventionally interpreted as referring to complex illnesses. She became most prominent during his last days, being present at the cross after the male disciples (excepting John the Beloved) had fled, and at his burial. She was the first person to see Jesus after his Resurrection, according to both John 20 and Mark 16:9.

Have you have your favorite kind of Saturday and Sunday!

God is with us.

Priceless gifts to give for free...

Priceless gifts to give for free...
The gift of affection: Be generous won't you? Give appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and handholds. Give a smile especially to someone who doesn't have one for you. Your smile relays the message that they are instantly accepted.  One of the most important things we can do is acknowledge someones presence.
In life we are all after the same thing are we not? We want to love someone and be loved in return. Let your actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends. Most of all, be kind to the stranger for you may be entertaining an Angel sent from Heaven above.

Candlemas Day, February 2nd

 Lit some pretty candles at work to celebrate Candlemas Day. Candlemas is the day to celebrate the 'Presentation of the Christ Child'. Christ is the brightest light of the world.
There is something serene smelling candle wax burning. It instantly reminds of the Adoration Chapel or the celebration of a birthday remembering our children making a wish and blowing out the candles on their cake. Great memories...triggered by a smell... God is so good! 

'Happy New Year 2012 thank you'

'Happy New Year 2012'
 

 Time has flew by quickly! Can you believe that the N2God Store is officially 1year old? We were open approximately 19 Saturdays in 2011. My 'Girl Scout try' to be open as many Saturdays as I could as I'm a full time secretary Monday - Friday in the city.  My Saturday 8:15 am Mass at St. Joseph Parish on Millwood in Wichita works perfectly. My favorite way to start my day.

 Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported the N2God store, attending one of the art classes offered, shopped or stopped by for a cup of tea to visit. Each and every person has been an answer to my prayers.  Your presence has been a gift 'a present' and I have loved watching some of my friends 'new & old' open up and recognize the gifts that God has placed inside of them. We are His treasures and He delights in us. The Prayer and Shares have been lovely. The dream of the N2God Store has become the reality I only imagined...a blessing place.

This year we have made new friends and rekindled old friendships. The store is a happy little place and I'm hoping for more new visitors this new year. All faiths are welcome! One thing you can count on is that there is always some new inspiration and often a new flavor of tea to try. Come to 'just look'...browse...I'm not a pushy sales person, Randy will quickly attest to that. It's not a fancy place...however it is quaint.

Plans for 2012 you may be wondering? To do whatever He tells us and for me 'to continue to do my best to love outloud'.  Everything is a gift from God and Randy and I are happy stewards. One of the many blessings has been learning some amazing new things from friends (some who were strangers). I have discovered the joy of creating art and sharing the fun with others...and I may offer more 'creating classes'. I'm more a student than the teacher! Most important is sharing my faith in God and listening to others share theirs. We have much to learn from one another don't we?

Some serious thought is going into organizing an 'inspirational lending library'. Also, another one of our friends may be offering some of his beautiful Rosaries for sale. Our friend 'Sally Sings' music is now available (3 different CDs to chose from) and I'm working on the Cursillo corner with all sorts of interesting De Colores items. Applications and brochures are on hand too. Are you wondering if any of stwant2be's 'messages in a bottle' sold? No, however one of our grand daughters almost bought one...does that count?  (big smile out loud). I did create some very special Christmas gifts for fun, love and appreciation and the 'messages in a bottle fun' will continue into the new year...

May Our Lord bless each one of you with a wonderful new year. Please stop by for a cup of tea and visit on a Saturday soon. I try to post the  'Open Saturdays'on my blogspot side bar each new month. 

 Blessed,

Patty & Randy

Christmas Open House December 10th

"Christmas Open House" 

N2God Store

813 W. 2nd Street, Wichita, KS

December 10th ~ 10 am to 2 pm

Free street parking...

just look for the sign and red flappin' apron tied on the front door

'Lovely religious 8" x 10" color prints to choose from  '3 for $10.00'

Many other items for sale...to mention a few....beautiful handmade rosaries, Holy Card packs tied up with a ribbon and religious medal, 'Messages in bottles about Faith, Hope and Love', Hallmark Christmas ornaments, this and thats, vintage items, cute assorted Hallmark 'thank you cards' that will come in handy in January and a few more surprise items...

Remember to enter your name for the Prize Drawing. 

(One entry per person please)

The most important thing we can do this beautiful time of the year is to keep Christ in Christmas.

Randy and I hope you can stop by the 'Christmas Open House' at the street store on December 10th, if not please visit http://www.n2god.com/ 24/7

 Plan to enjoy a free cup of tea. We will enjoy the present of your presence. Thank you!

 May God's blessings be upon you and yours!

"Girl's Night Out"....'N2God Store' joined 'Sally Sings' at very fun shopping event!

Our friend Cheryl took this photo of Sally and I. Sally is holding one of her Cd's 
& I with the  large 'Message in a bottle'.

"Ladies Night Out" was a load of fun and a lot of ladies! It was awesome to accept Sally's invite. "Thank you Sally Joy!" All the vendors and shoppers were great and they even served wine. One cup was my limit and at our table Sally shared a Christmas plate of her famous recipe for  'fudge'. We had a N2God special...an array of assorted religious prints ~ for $5.00 each. The special continues all through November and December and we have many beautiful prints to choose from. Aren't they pretty posted in the back ground? 

This week I created four messages in a bottle! I was so excited because this has been on my mind for months and months. Sally's invite to "Girl's Night Out" was a motivating factor.
Of course it would be fabulous to say that they were all purchased however...they weren't. and I didn't mind. They are so special. It's one of those things I need to take time to explain.
Two bottles contained messages of 'Love' and the other two 'Faith'. Envelopes with a copy of the messages enclosed are included along with cute bottle gift sacks with little angles. There will be a new post created this coming week on http://www.bloominginkansas.blogspot.com/ to show & tell, so that you can create some of your own. Wouldn't a love letter to your husband be fun? I'm going to make one and since my husband doesn't normally read my blog spots...it'll be a romantic surprise.



These two bottles I created found new homes.
They contain 'Holy water from Lourdes France' and scented with lavender.

I delight watching people discovered some of my sweet ideas. It is time for me to share that big bottle of Lourdes Holy water that has been in my closet since my pilgrimage to Lourdes France in 2003don't you think? That was one of the most amazing travels in my life. I LOVE the saints and am inspired by how they lived and loved.



My husband was fantastic helping me get the signs, calling cards and prints ready.
I am so blessed and I have a thankful heart.
My old vintage rusted basket was one of the few items not religious. I think some shoppers may have wondered 'why an old basket?' I would answer "I like old stuff!"



My favorite message in the bottle! I missed getting the awesome angel on the cork. It is sealed with wax...just like the sailors did back then....



God's beautiful holy cards with prayers sold well.
Thank you God for blessing 'Sally Sings' and 'N2God Store!'
Girl's night out was fun! My favorite thing was seeing and talking to friends...especially the ones I haven't seen for long time. God is so good to me.