Jenna with Miss Coquille
It is with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend, and tote gal, the radiant and gifted Jenna, the heart behind The Painted Apron. We have lost a truly wonderful friend, but the world has lost a truly unique and beautiful light. Jenna was a boundless source of creativity and warmth, touching so many lives through her remarkable talents and generous spirit.
Jenna’s dedication to The Painted Apron was a testament to her generous heart. She didn't just share ideas; she shared joy, connection, and a belief that life should be celebrated beautifully, every single day. Rest in peace, dear Jenna. You are loved, you are missed, and you will forever be an inspiration.
In September girlfriends and I attended a Roaring 20's party. it was so much fun dressing up.
Miss Lola, Paul, and I love visiting Green Acres Nursery every Fall for their beautiful flowers, tons of pumpkins, and fun autumn decor.
For some Halloween fun, we visited Grass Valley, which is nestled in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Of course Miss Lola wanted a photo with the pink window display.
Craving pizza and Italian cuisine, Miss Lola , Paul and I decided to treat ourselves to a nice lunch, where we found the local bartender to be very obliging.
Miss Lola, my girlfriends and I attended Pottery World's Christmas open house in November. The store is amazing, filled with so much beautiful decor it feels just like visiting a candy store!
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It is so magical walking through this store.
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Below are my Traveling tote gal friends. You can visit each one to see where their travels took them.
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home
Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet @ The Bookish Dilettante
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Good morning Linda, I was so distressed and sad to hear about Jenna. She was such a vibrant, creative and kind soul. I have really missed having her join our blog hops and visiting her.
ReplyDeleteLove the pink truck and Halloween skeleton displays.
Pottery World looks like such an amazing place to shop.
Look forward to joining you tomorrow.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, Jenna. May God bless and comfort you and all who mourn. It's always interesting to see where Lola shows up!
ReplyDeleteLinda, what a beautiful tribute to Jenna. As I decorated for Christmas, I thought of her creative genius with each piece of her art I unwrapped and placed.
ReplyDeleteYour Roaring 20s event was a highlight for this Flapper girl. What fun! And Pottery World has to be the greatest temptation, especially for Christmas decorations. I'd be wanting to change things every year, and I consider myself a traditionalist. Your trip to The Sierra Nevada location looked super fun for fall frolicking.
Happy December, Linda!
Linda, your words of endearment for Jenna are beautiful and capture her essence. I will miss her light! How fortunate we all are to have shared Jenna's friendship across the miles all these years. She was indeed very special.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing you and your girls friends dressed for the Roaring 20s. What fun!
You and Miss Lola have been busy. Happy Holidays ahead. Merry, Merry!
We will all miss our dear Jenna! I wish Pottery World was by me - looks like a grand place to shop! You look fabulous in your Roaring 20's outfit! Merry Christmas to you and Paul!
ReplyDeleteSad to lose a great blogging friend..Cute decor everywhere..You look lovely!
ReplyDeleteHow sad to hear the news of Jenna's passing. I loved her blog and she was so creative and a talented lady. How fun to visit Pottery World with your friends. You and your bag have visited a lot of places. Happy December and I hope you enjoy this holiday season Linda.
ReplyDeleteLinda, such a beautiful tribute for Jenna and all so true. Words can't express how she's missed!
ReplyDeleteYour Roaring 20''s party looks like so much fun, you look fabulous as always! I plan to visit my favorite garden center soon, like you I love them. One of these days I'd love to come meet you at Pottery World, such a fun place to visit. Happy December Linda......
I am so sorry to read of Jenna's passing. I loved her blog.
ReplyDeleteCondolences on the passing of your friend Jenna. I'm sure she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Miss Lola sure gets around to fun places -- her Halloween and Christmas store adventures look so fun!
ReplyDeleteI have been so heartbroken about Jenna. She was a delight and very talented and creative. She has been missed and will continue being missed! You had some fun shopping experiences! Looking forward to seeing you in the morning!
ReplyDeleteIt was very sad to hear of Jenna's passing. Your words were so touching. May she rest in peace. You and your sweet tote got to some fun places. I loved that you girls all went to the roaring 20's party. All of you especially you Linda looked fabulous. Happy New Week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteIt was a surprise the learn about Jenna's passing, she was such a kind and talented person. Your tribute is very touching. I'm sure you must have brought something home from Pottery World, I know I would. Karen (Back Road Journal)
ReplyDeleteLinda, I'm so incredibly sorry to hear of Jenna's passing. She was an inspiring and creative member of our blogging community and will truly be missed.
ReplyDeleteOh, golly, Jenna was one of the first blogs I joined in 2014 or so. She inspired me to work on my art and pick up paintbrushes after 30 years or so. Goodness, she will be missed as an artist and such a lovely person, So sad, Sandi
ReplyDeleteWhat a shock to hear about Jenna. I am so glad she was a part of our lives.
ReplyDeleteYour Halloween and Christmas adventures really wowed me! I love the pink skeleton and the pile of fancy pumpkins! I look forward to your Christmas.
I'm so sorry to hear about Jenna! She had so many wonderful posts that I always enjoyed! I will be praying for her family in this time of loss! Enjoyed seeing your traveling tote pictures, always fun to shop with friends!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I think it's beautiful how you commemorate her on your blog.
ReplyDeleteWe will truly miss Jenna, won't we!
ReplyDeleteI love how you and your friends got all dressed up for the roaring twenties party. Y'all are adorable! I also love all the fun places you took Miss Lola. I can see why she wanted to be photographed in the pink window. Your photos are making me smile today, Linda, and I need to smile!
When I heard of Jenna’s passing, I gasped in sadness. Thank you for the loving tribute to her. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteYou had a busy and fun Fall with your Miss Lola. Happy December, Linda ❤️
We are all so sad to hear the news about our dear friend Jenna. We will miss her vibrancy, sweetness and creativity! What a lovely tribute to her.
ReplyDeleteYou had an exciting month! I loved all the pictures you shared. They all brought a smile to my face. Thank you so much!
I'm so sorry to hear about Jenna. I visited her blog often. It's tough to lose a special friend. I hope your memories are a comfort. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteI am just shattered about Jenna. She was amazing. Thank you for this tribute. And thanks, too, for sharing the joy of your own life. That 20s party looked extra fun.
ReplyDeleteJenna was such an inspiration and so kind. I visited her blog, and she also visited mine and always left such positive comments. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I don't know how I didn't know about Jenna's passing. She was so kind and talented! I will miss her so much. She was always such a warm addition to the blog community.
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