Thursday, July 27, 2017

5 October 2019
Yes, it has been a very, very long time!  Lots of changes since the beginning of the year.  My husband retired from the Air Force after twenty-two years of service, I started a new job, quite, and got hired for my dream job!  I have been so busy with life that TYG took a back seat.  Unfortunately, on 26 September 2019, I decided to close my booth at Artisans Alley.  I will occasionally do sidewalk sales and special events there but would really like to start hitting the streets and do the arts and crafts fairs around the local area.  I can't wait to be a part of the artisan community!  

With every door closed, a window opens!  Just yesterday, a couple of my art pieces are now hanging on the walls of Café  Bienville in Niceville!  I've added their FB link to the right.  If you haven't had breakfast or lunch there, YOU NEED TO GO!  It is FABULOUS!!!

Even though my booth is closed, I will still be feeding the homeless in my community.  We will be going around the community soon with hot cocoa or coffee and sandwiches and will also be handing out blankets, shoes, and socks for those in need.  Look for us in the streets with our purple hats with TYG's logo!

As always, God bless!

12 January 2019
Happy New Year!  I hope all of you had a very blessed Christmas and starting off the new year with nothing but good experiences!  Well, time for another change!  The location where I have my booth is under new management and are making FABULOUS changes and improvements!  We are now transitioning to a new name and revamping the floor plan.  Please make sure you check out the Artisans Alley link to track our progress.  God bless!

24 September 2018
Hello All!  Thanks for checking in.  For the latest updates, events, and sales, please click on my Facebook link to the right.  I hope you all are doing well and living in the grace and presence of our Lord!

5 July 2018
I am sorry to say that as of 7 July, Café Rico in Niceville will be closed.  Even though my art will no longer be featured there, they are hitting the road with their food trucks and their delicious food will still be available.  Please visit their FB page and LIKE for updates on their food trucks.  A huge THANK YOU to Daniel for supporting my mission!

4 June 2018
As of 1 June, I am at a new location.  Come visit me at Hotch-Potch at 350 Eglin Pkwy NE, FWB.  I am vendor #84 and having a "Move In" sale with 15% off!  I am still at the Vintage Barn until 12 June and have my items there at 20% off.  VB will always be my first "home" and thank Frank and Staci for the guidance and support they gave me with my business but it is time for another change.  

Please visit the the Hotch-Potch link and follow our FB page for more information and updates.  If you want to see pictures of my new booth, visit TYG's FB page.  

I hope all of you are having a great summer!  God bless.


10 May 2018
Wow!  These last few months have been a whirlwind...many life changes and great adventures.  I finally began to invest more time in my passion and posting on Facebook, letgo, and Offer Up for business exposure.  I have also added a new link to this blog - my Totally Yours Gifts Facebook page.  I hope you check it out.  

This summer, I am devoting my time to my mission and my family!  God bless my en devours and let's see what I can accomplish.


OUR GRAND OPENING IS FINALLY HERE!
My sign is up and booth is filled for our 10-day sale starting tomorrow, 26 Jan 2018.
If you haven't checked us out yet, this is the best time to do it!
Ribbon cutting is tomorrow at 9.
Come out and join the festivities.
For more pics of my booth, check out my Gallery.
Have a great weekend and God bless!


As of today, 29 December 2017, my booth has moved to a different section of the Vintage Barn.  Several vendors have shuffled and some new ones have joined our family.  Come check us out!




With your support, my family and I were able to go out Christmas day and help some people in need.  Thank you and God bless!




A homeless man gave us this after receiving a bag of food.  One of the BEST Christmas gifts ever!


My art at Café Rico!



Hello family and friends!!!  Merry Christmas!!!

I am continuously amazed by how God works!

Update:  My booth at the Vintage Barn is doing well and thank you to all who have come by and supported me and my cause.  Back in October 2017, I was able to donate one of my Last Supper pieces to Christ Our Redeemer (COR) Catholic Church in Niceville for our annual fundraiser. I was very happy my piece found a home and was able to raise some funds for our church.  This past week, I was contacted by our RE Coordinator, my blog site was placed on the COR FB page, was given a valuable contact...long story short...as of 13 December 2017, my Last Supper is now in TWO locations!  A huge "THANK YOU" to Daniel, a part of my COR family, who has graciously agreed to showcase my art in his café.  If you are interested in purchasing my Last Supper and don't want to drive all the way to Fort Walton Beach, please visit Café Rico in Niceville and while you're there, get some good eats!!!  For more information about Café Rico, please see my links. 




Hand-crafted gifts for all occasions and re-loved discards made into something better!  My talents for making something out of nothing comes from the gifts that God gave me.  Totally Yours Gifts comes from St. John Paul II’s concept of “Totus Tuus,” meaning “totally thine” which was his personal consecration to Mary, our Mother, who is my patron saint.  We are called to share our time and talents to serve and glorify God!


My mission:  Do what I love to do and share it with you.  Help the hungry and homeless in my community.  Make a little profit to keep going!


I have always loved working with my hands and creating or recreating something new.  I find my peace in breaking something down, giving it some love, and making something beautiful! Below is an example of one of my favorite pieces.  My interpretation of the Last Supper.  You can view other examples of what I have created and others I have re-loved in the Gallery.

This piece is available in a variety of sizes and prices as well as shabby chic furniture, decor, and antique finds at the Vintage Barn in Fort Walton Beach, Florida!  I am vendor #4.  Look for my logo!  For more information, please see my links.  There is also a sneak peak of the Barn in About Me. 

                                                                           God bless!