Oh, what beautiful fabric... and I absolutely love the French pink headboard, it's gorgeous!!! I wanted to thank you for visiting today, love your blog and now I'm your newest follower!!! Blessings~~~ Daphne
tiger and lion and snowbanks filled with linens....oh my!!! amy, how on earth are you going to get to the post office or have mail come to you???? help you!!! i have lived in germany and maryland and never seen that much snow....well except for our winter vacations in maine and that was a long time ago. that is so much snow!!!! how crazy! hang in there. i'm going to look at linens straight away. sue
Hi, in room 3 I would love to purchase the barkcloth cabbage rose curtain panel for $18.....I am sooo blonde I cannot figure out how to do it! I went to the page that said how to order, but it was just your policies. It also talked about back porch products, but I could not find them? HELP
Carol I have an email button right at the top of my blog
I am not going to complain again about our cold weather currently. After seeing your pics of snow I am sorry I ever mentioned our little cold front. It won't happen again, well maybe next time. The linens are wonderful and brighten the day after all the snow pictures. Happy Valentine's Day. Lois
Hi! I'm loving those fabrics! I found you on The Old Parsonage and your comment about Iowa caught me. I'm in Iowa too! I'm looking forward to browsing about your blog. Stay warm!
Those fabrics are darling.. Loving the florals lately... Happy to of met ya, thanks for stopping by my blog, and im a happy new follower of your sweet blog.. Glad you kickd butt. Karryann
HELLO! MY IDEAL GARDEN...
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*Just thought I'd pop in to show you this stunningly gorgeous garden...*
*This would be my ideal setting...*
*Everything about it screams sophistication...*
...
Finding Things
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I was beginning to wonder if this weekend was going to be a wash for
finding things for my upcoming shows because as of Saturday I hadn't found
very much. ...
The Art of Stalking Junk.....
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Hello Friends!
If I were to write a book about JUNK.....
One of the chapters would have this title:
The Art of Stalking Junk
In that chapter I would shar...
just Coffee...
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Image
Needing a bit of this after attending a conference a-l-l weekend and
predicting a busy week ahead. The family bonded very nicely with me out of
the...
Planning A Laundry Room Makeover
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One of the big projects that we are going to do this year is to makeover
our laundry room. Cabinets will be removed, floor to ceiling beaded board
added,...
coming and going.................
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I have been decluttering and spring cleaning........taking things to
Goodwill, booth at the antique mall, and selling on my etsy shop........I
made a ...
more scraps...
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so I used some more of my scrap quilt and recovered this old sewing/storage
box...
painted it with some chalk paint and embellished it with vintage trim.....
It's Sunday!!
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Not too much time for words on this quiet, peaceful Sunday morning! For
some reason, mornings are always my favorite time of day. I only had a
little bit...
ChiPPy!-SHaBBy! FLEA MARKET FINDS!*!*!
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*With my longing for SPRING, and the Spring/Summer Show Contracts coming
in, ~ All I can think about is **WHITE TENT TIME** * I'm feeling
desperate for a...
Sunday Update
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The winds were howling all day yesterday and through the night. We're
always left with an unsettled, edgy feeling when that happens. I was
crossing my fin...
Lace ATC Partners Assigned
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Lace ATC SwapHere Are The Partners for the Lace ATC Swap:
Oliva @ Olivas Creative Quest & AJ @ Missouri Daze
Kelly @ Dreaming of Vintage & Donna @ Donna...
Ooooo ENGLISH TRANSFERWARE GIVEAWAY
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Oh Yum!English Transferware.
I've been in love with it for 40 years.
I've collected it since I was a young bride.
Could never get enough of it.
Over at C...
Sunday morning thriftshopping,
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We went thrift shopping this morning
And this is the catch!
Not bad, not bad at all.
Beautiful embroideries with flowers in soft colors.
And the sailo...
Sneak Peek of my WIP
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Good Sunday to you!
sunny & alot less windy here today ~
...me thinks it will be a good day for finishing this project ~
I'm calling this
"Peacock Farm"
...
Whale watching in Hawaii............
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Whale watching off the Big Island of Hawaii........two and a half hours on
a bright yellow boat, searching the cobalt blue waters for those immense
creat...
Rough and Tumble Seas!
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From The Bumper Book, 1946. Eulalie, Artist.
AMERICAN WOMEN CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATORS collection
by Darling & Company, Seattle, WA.
(Watch for more America...
One of our Vintage Cars is in a Commercial
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This is one of our vintage trucks in a commercial. It's our 1956 Ford Pick
Up Truck! They filmed it last week.
Here's a picture of it in our yard
Arietty is so Pretty
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My friend, Lisa, told me that she was so excited about a movie coming out about the Borrowers, her favorite book from childhood. I vaguely remembered the boo...
Sunday Scripture
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Source: tinywhitedaisies.tumblr.com via Joanna on Pinterest
"Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As
surely as the sun rise...
Iron Chairs, Garden Carts, Cement Urns & Wicker
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It's the last weekend in February and just guess what's on my mind. Some of
you have snow, and others, snowdrops and daffidils. But I can tell the
sea...
goodbye crazy week!
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Holy cow, this week flew by! I have been MIA from the blog this week except
for a quick post or two. My sister had a biggie surgery Monday...and she is
r...
The red brick house
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I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love this home... Situated in
the French Normandy, it draws you in and keeps you there... This is the
stuff that...
setting a table
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Believe it or not, I usually “entertain” in a very casual way. I normally
set out the food buffet style along with a stack of plastic cups and a
Sharpie, s...
Thoughts
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My thoughts are silent words that only the Lord and I hear ....
but ... these thoughts affect my inner person, joy and attitude.
{ Joyce Meyer }
this clown ...
Our Birthday Boy...
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A few weeks ago, my youngest celebrated his 11th birthday.
Although my husband was going to be away on an 8 day business trip on his
birthday, I decided to ...
Collage Tutorial
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Hi Everyone~
I am on the Design Teams of *Scrap for Help* and *Shabby Cottage Studio*.
For the month of March, we are asked to create something made from
...
~Kitchen Update~
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*Since I shared a little bit of my new shelf in my kitchen the other day, I
thought I'd show you some photos of my kitchen area with a couple changes
I've...
So smitten with this little book.....
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And why wouldn't I be? Just look at this little beauty!
Gorgeous fonts.....
Beautiful drawings....
Charming pictures sprinkled throughout the text of this l...
New Arrivals for Spring!
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I just listed a bunch of super cute Spring decorations in the online shop! Visit
my online store for more info!
Be back soon with lots of new goo...
What Color Did We Choose?
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The painting is almost done. I know....you're asking what happened to
having it done by Tuesday? Well, it didn't and we're okay with that.
(Okay, we're n...
February's Saturdayfinds
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*Estate Sale Goodies*
*I was 4th in line and went through the*
*house pretty quickly...*
*It was a Estate Sale run by professionals*
*the prices on some ...
Lavender Love
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After months of delays, I finally had kidney stone
surgery. Yes, it is painful, but drugs do help alot! Been sick alot this
month and am ready for all to ...
Before and Afters of wood floor install
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As any do it yourselfer knows, each home improvement project comes with
it's own surprises...twists and turns you might say. We hired my uncle from
MN to ...
Good Gracious !
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Hi all, well I have been overwhelmed by the pure magic of the caring
crafters blogging community. Thank you every single one of you who has left
me a kind ...
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Poor Jaspers been wrestling an abscess between his toes. His paw first
swelled 3 times it's normal size and couldn't walk. We somehow got him to
the vet...
A Teeny Tiny Weekend Makeover
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I love changing things up a bit on my dining room VINTAGE mantel.
It has gone thru LOTS of changes, depending on my mood at the time.
Seems, like as above, s...
My Recent Goodwill Finds
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Hello everyone! I wanted to share with you some more recent treasures that
I found at my local GW store.
First up are these beautiful vintage sconces ~ the...
framed words
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Har haft en underbar lördag och barnen har njutit av att få sovmorgon på
sin första dag på sportlovet.
Kökets vägg har förändrats lite grann i dag. Rama...
~Cody's room~
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*We are in the SLOW process of changing over Cody's room, as I think I
have mentioned before.*
*I say slow, because things have to be ordered, *
*things h...
Pink Saturday
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Well you have heard on TV Sunday evening the Oscars are all the talk. I
went to the studio this morning to see what I could write about if blogger
lets me ...
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR ME!
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Voting for the Want2Scrap contest ends Sunday, 2/26, at midnight Central
Time. Please go on over, here, to vote for my project! I only have 16 votes
so far...
A Change in Life
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Hello, I have been gone for a very long time due to illness and I wanted to
thank those of you who have held onto my blog in your favorites.
I am doing bet...
Bloomin' Red
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[image: Camellia ~ Kramer's Supreme Turkey Red]
Kramer's Supreme Turkey Red
This is a new camellia going in the garden.
The blooms are giant!
[image: IMG...
Old Mercantile Cupboard
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Good Saturday! Not much going on here.Windy and cold.Hoping we keep
electric.Planning on a lazy weekend finishing up some swap stuff and a gift
for a frie...
Studio Storage and Happy Rudolph Day
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How many games of BINGO does someone need you ask? Well I buy any BINGO and
Scrabble games that I see when we're out junquing. I love to use the
letters...
David's house in France
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A few years ago, a friend sent me some scanned images of an article she
found on David Hare's home in the Loire-Valley, France.
She said it somehow reminde...
Felted Mug Hug.
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Do you want to play in the weekend? :)
I'd been wanting mug hugs for a while. Some months ago I had tried to make
one from old sweaters, but as the edges c...
Crafty Inspiration
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One thing we two crafters enjoy
is a few good crafting magazines!
We picked these up at Barnes and Noble and
have been soaking up the inspiration...
Textures & Textiles
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*Textures & Textiles...*
*When Creating an environment that is soothing & beautiful replace, Color
with Texture.*
*Keep a Neutral Palette & Use pieces that ...
Celebration
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Family...
I have been so blessed to have a close and loving family.
And so has Mr. Flea.
Tomorrow we will be celebrating the 90th birthday
of Mr. Flea's M...
Pink Picking...
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*Can you smell the PINK fragrance?*
*Can you feel the soft velvet of the petals?*
**
*Let's kick off our PINK shoes,*
*And walk barefoot
Throu...
♥ Freebie Image: Vintage Post Pretty ♥
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Hi Everyone! Hope you are all having a fabulous Friday :) I’m currently
working on a custom order, and it inspired these beautiful little Vintage
Freebies!...
Pin it to WIN it!
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Hey Kids! Happy Friday!
It's been a rainy, chilly day here on the N.J. shore. We've been busy in
the studio working on lots of super fun new designs and p...
Easter Bunnies at the Grocery Store
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Stopped in the local Cub Foods store and saw this and it sure made me
SMILE!!!
Someone is very creative! I think it's as sweet as can be! While I don't
d...
San Francisco Anniversary
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My husband and I just got
home from San Francisco where
we were celebrating our
30th anniversary ~
We went with some of our precious
friends, Mark an...
Results of my search for gray
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Well, I searched my stash for lace and trims that might already fit into my
off white, gray and black idea pile. Here is what I found all ready to go.
Had ...
Antique French Books~
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Hi All, I just wanted to say how much I appreciated your lovely comments
about my living room, you always know how to make a girl feel good! :)
I just recei...
Whimsy For Pink Saturday
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Hello Friends....It is another Pink Saturday and where did this week go?
Again! I am really not sure. The days are getting longer and yet they are
somehow...
On-line Client : Part 1
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If any of you are sitting on the fence about painting your oak stair rail,
this might convince you.
before
Last fall, one of my on-line clients asked for ...
*Pretty New Jewellery*
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♥
Take a peek at the pretty new jewellery items at
Vintage Amethsyt which arrived a few weeks ago.
♥
*From top left corner ...*
*Pearl & Diamante Bracelet...
I'm feeling whimsical!
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Hello dear friends :) How is your week going? Mine has been busy, busy,
busy!! We have been working on bedrooms, painting them. The drywall guy has
been he...
Inspiring DIY
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Every now and then I take a few "me" moments and browse Etsy.
I came across this DIY that they were sharing.
Is it not adorable!!!!
The beautiful brain ...
Dinner and a Movie: North and South
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Before we get started, head over to Sunday's blog *Ciao Domenica* (a
fantastic blog you should check out anyway) and read "Do We Need a Support
Group?" (wa...
I've Been Blessed.....with a few BFFs!
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Cindy.....Sharon.....Moi.....Alison
Have you ever met a friend...
...in TOTAL random fashion
and had an
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N
S
T
A
N
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connection?
Met only yesterday....but ...
Something Sweet
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*Here in the desert Southwest,*
*It is beginning to warm up.*
*And as it does,*
*I see the grocery store shelves beginning to fill with bright ...
i've promoted myself almost out of clothespins.
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this is it. out of hundreds and hundreds of clothespins
i had starting the year, i have these two listings left.
the ones above are neat because
the are...
Setting the 'Bones' at Waterloo
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When you're setting up a new space, I recommend that you find a 'Kathy' to
help you.
My 'junksista' Kathy was kind enough to go out to Waterloo with me
ye...
New kit in store and facebook freebie
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*Bee Happy*, a fun kit in yellow, black and blue, not just for your
carneval and halloween little bees, but for many different layouts! Don't
worry, bee ha...
March is coming...
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Good Morning.
Happy weekend.
March is right around the corner.
Can you believe it...
This burlap ribbon is also fabulous
green vine embrodery
look ...
Original Vintage & Handmade Textile & Fashion Fair
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Tomorrow is the Original Vintage & Handmade Textile & Fashion Fair, at
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. I shall have my little stall there, in the main
hall. I...
Easter Swap 2012 !
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I have done some thinking about this and realized my dear friend, Sue
decided to have a swap ….so let’s just join hers, OK???? So please go over
to her ...
Guest Post from Arcadian Lighting
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Hello all, it's Mari here from Arcadian Lighting, a terrific online
resource for *light fixtures* and lighting ideas. It's exciting to be guest
blogging he...
Facebook Timeline Header Freebies
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Is anyone else dying for spring to come already? Because I am seriously
dying for spring to come already. I go through this every February. Here
in Mi...
I've Been Playin!
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*Playin with my computer that is!*
*I thought this was pretty cool!*
*Of course, it don't take much for me!*
*Hahahahaha!*
*
*
*I added the new linky tool ...
Where'd She Go?
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I know you are all probably wondering where I went!! Here I am!! I am
sorry to abandon you like that and I certainly didn't mean to! I'm not
quite sure ...
cottage whimsy...
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Waaay back in September, I shared with you some of my dried hydrangeas.
In that post I mentioned that I was looking for a different lamp for this
space...
...
A Touch of Spring
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It's here in the air... I feel it even in the midst of a cold misty
morning... I suppose since we have been blessed with the mildest winter
(so far) o...
Painting Yellow Cottage Roses
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Welcome. I am so happy that you stopped by . My garden gate is always
open for you to come in and sit and relax with a cup of tea while I share
with yo...
800th Follower Giveaway
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*It's TIME for a celebration and a giveaway! *
*This humble blog of mine has reached over 800 followers and I am at a loss
for words to express my gratitude...
RePurpose and ReUse Shopping Bags
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Step by step instructions on how to create this:
from this:
Don't throw away shopping bags just because they have the store name on
them. Repurpose and R...
Je T'aime
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Pink, makes the boys wink...So my mother used to tell me...
A little handmade pink bag to grab you some attention!
A rare antique fabric, lined inside with ...
This Week...
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*I am working on the*
* red/pink/aqua/gray color way *
*from my*
* Millie's Closet *
*fabric line.*
*Of course I can't show you just yet *
*what I'm wo...
Anyone know where I can find a market?
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I'm getting ready to go !!
The first itching for Spring I get is the longing for the open air flea
market ... and since the temperature is going to be...
How To Make A Lace Applique Out Of Clay
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I found this great umbrella stand in the shape of a shopping bag. It's
made out of a solid heavy metal and had great bones, it just needed a
little lovin...
Where I've been lately....
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You may have noticed that I haven’t been around much… at least I hope you
noticed… then again, maybe I don’t want to know that you haven’t noticed!
I’ve be...
Primroses And Hankies
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Hello blog friendies! I was soooo tickled to see Primroses as I walked into
Walmart the other day! They were there to greet me instead of the regular
human...
Free Quilters Ruler Case Pattern--Only 24 hrs Left!
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Ok, quilters you'd better hurry. The pattern for this awesome ruler case is
being offered free for the next 24 hours at Sew We Quilt With Love. It's
desig...
House Mouse Knitting
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Hello to all my visitors!!!
Today I made this card with this very cute House Mouse Rubberstamp ....
love the mousies :)
*For enlargement please click dire...
Broom Love
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You may think I have totally lost my mind with this post. A post about a
broom, Lindsay, really? Well, that's what my mom thought when I called her
and...
The Most Important Room in the House?
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It seems that no matter how hard you work to decorate, clean and beautify
the entire home, everyone always seems to gravitate to the kitchen. Does
this ma...
Finished Coat Dress
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I was relieved to finish up my coat dress and move on. The sun was going in
and out and the wind blowing but Bob managed to snap a few shots of me in
t...
Seringen en oude stoelen Flowers and old chairs
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Gisteren witte en paarse seringen in huis gehaald voor het lentegevoel. Dit
zijn echt een van mijn favoriete lente bloemen. Oke het is nog geen l...
ive re made and old foot rest..
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at around 4.30 most days its afternoon tea time here at fairy cake pond..i
made my cup of tea and then thought to my self im going to make some
thing..an...
What is in that box?
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You still have time to enter the Kentucky Giveaway. You will receive an
assortment of all occasion MEllen Designs magnet cards and a pair of lovely
earring...
Just getting ready.
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Work, work, work. Lots of it, non stopping for the next 4 weeks. What is
going on, you may ask?. Trouble, that is. No, just fun, it will be when we
all gat...
February Second Saturdayz Find…
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I love visiting the local Second Saturdayz flea market ~ sometimes when I
arrive, I am overwhelmed by the amount of items I want to bring home.
However, t...
Flappers in Full Bloom
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As February wanes, I long for spring-like things. Bring on the candy
colours distilled in these 20s photographs and floral silk chiffon frocks!
Image Sou...
Flowers on the Doorstep...
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The planter on my doorstep
is always the first to get planted...
it's the easiest to enjoy
and the easiest to care for when skies
aren't very springy :-)...
Earrings for Joy!
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Hello All!
I thought I might share with you what I have been up to in my art room.
Just a little jewelry play!Do you make jewelry?
I began as a child with ma...
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Road Trip!
The past two weekends I have been lucky enough to get out of town for some
antique shopping in different areas than my own town. Now, I must say ...
Trailer for Sale or Rent!
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Howdy kittens...glad you all swung by my place...I thought i'd share a lil'
trailer thoughts...
Yup you said it sugar...this adorable photo sweetly given to...
The Magical Eiffel Tower
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I've been organizing the thousands of photos on my hard drive and came across one of my favorite cell phone shots I took of the Eiffel Tower. We visited it s...
A trip to Bermuda (handbags)
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Ahhh, the Bermuda bag. Is it the perfect example of vintage preppy
sweetness or what? This one is very winter-y and has someone else's
monogram, but do yo...
My Beautiful Girl
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I've spent a good bit of time photographing
the beauty created by other people in recent days...
and happily so!
But I looked around my abode this morning,...
Mia Bella Vintage
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My good friend Melissa at Mia Bella Vintage has a beautiful
older home that her and her husband have been restoring.
They are now in the process of selling...
It's the little things that make me happy
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Isn't it amazing what really gets you all fired up? I have spent several
hours over the last few days picking out and printing up fun graphics from The
...
Lente in de lucht....
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Alles lijkt nog winters en kaal
*It looks like winter*
maar als je alles van dichtbij bekijkt zie je tekenen van de lente.
*but closely it looks like spri...
Portrait Obsession
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If you know me, you know I have this obsession with oil paintings.
Specifically portraits of men and women. I recently saw these two paintings
at Melrose T...
Vintage Dress Form Mannequin For Sale
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Just thought I would let you all know that if you should be looking for a
vintage dress form/mannequin for your home or shoppe...I have one listed on
Ebay...
Wool applique needlecases
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I made a promise to myself at the beginning of the year.
I had looked around my stock room and decided that I would reduce my stash
and declutter.
I know...
Weddings!
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I'm so loving everything about weddings these days. I've had quite a few
request for ring pillows for that special day, and also request from ladies
that a...
A Winner...and a new book from Jeanne d' Arc
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{pink farmhouse shelf}
*Hello!*
*
*
*First off, I'd like to thank Heather for sponsoring such a generous
giveaway on my blog!! And thank you to e...
White Hutch
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I certainly are camera happy this morning as wanted to show off my latest
makeover.
I don't often come across these beautiful large ornate cabinets but t...
Art is healing
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I created this necklace over the weekend. It was the best weekend because I mostly just lounged around in my pj's and made stuff. This past year I have been ...
Gone dotty !
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Hello again
Where did half term go ? I could do with another week off on my own to get
straight but never mind, we had a good week
Where did we go?
we...
Nellie's cousin's
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Some of you will remember Nellie because she was so popular, and I sold
her. Well, I now have some of her cousin's. They will never replace Nellie,
but the...
Where is Your Favorite Junking Town?!
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An email recently landed in our inbox from a reader who asked us to come
shop in her little town, which boasts 21 antiques stores. Wow! And that got
us thi...
Vintage Cameras And Getting Organized
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Am I the only one feeling the need to organize? What is it with this time
of year? I yearn for the sun and feel closed in in the house.
A trip to Hobby ...
French Makeover
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If you remember my last post , then you remember this sweet little French
style chair that I found at a flea market .
[image: 003]
Well no...
Homemade Laundry Detergent
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Do you ever see something so many times in so many different places that
you eventually have to try it for yourself? Homemade laundry detergent
seems to be...
TEA CUP TUESDAY & LAST WEEK FOR GIVE AWAY
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Hello Ladies: Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 101! I will still be sharing
with you more pink cups this week. Noah has informed me that Valentine's
Day is...
A sweet gift from my Secret Blogging Sister
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I want to share with you the sweet gift I received from my Secret Blogging
Sister
Isn't it beautiful? They look so real and I love them!!!
Thank you to my...
Perfection ....
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Absolutely stunning. This gorgeous Oscar de la Renta dress has made my
day... Tulle, bows and sparkles. Magic! Kellie xx
[image: Dress]
Style.com
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Hey Happy Sunday to all, Its such a nice day out, I can see out my window
the sun is shining and not a bit of snow which is just so crazy for this
time of ...
One chair, two rooms
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A few months back, I found this gorgeous vintage tufted leather chair at a
flea market, and had all good intention of reselling it.
[image: chair3]
Afte...
Piano update
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Friday was such a beautiful day, it had a hint of spring, sunny, mild and
with the birds singing I walked again around The Dartington Estate.
The crocus law...
Vintage 1940's Floral Fabrics
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It is no secret that I LOVE vintage fabrics, and I have to say that it is
hard for me to pick favorites. But, the cheery bright florals of the 1940's
are ...
Studio Coming Along
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If you follow my blog you saw my post a couple of weeks ago where I showed
you my MESSY craft studio. Well, I've been working on it and think I am
making p...
~Hello~
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Tory Burch
Long time no Say!! Things have been pretty busy lately.....
This Friday night I am going to see the movie "The Vow" and I can't wait!
Wait to ...
HAPPY WEEKEND AND SOME NEW PILLOWS
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Hello Everyone:)
What are you doing this weekend? The weather here is supposed to be in the
50's! We really have
had a great Winter this year in New Eng...
A long time…
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Hello my blog friends, It’s been quite a while since I have had the mojo
to write a blog post..after I was so ill a couple months ago, I just ‘lost’
my ...
PAINTED HUTCH
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About two weeks ago, I did some painting!
You might remember a while back when I brought the lid from this vintage
picnic tin to the hardware store so that ...
Awake, Asleep.....
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I made some of these "Awake, Asleep" Matryoshka Dolls way back in 2003 when
I was still handpainting every single doll's face.
I thought it was about time ...
On the Farm
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Do you want the feel of being on the farm? That down home cozy feeling
without having to get up at the crack of dawn, feed the pigs, plow the
fields or mil...
Happy Valentines Day!
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Happy Valentines Day!
I hope you are showered with LOVE today and every day!
It's a romantic dinner for 5 here in my household, lol.
I'm off to cook...
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !
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*Love is always in the air and*
*today is a day to focus on*
* those you love, but don't *
*forget to include yourself too!*
*Love is patient and kind;*
*...
GIVE A HOME, GIVE LOVE!
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I could write a long post about giving and sharing with those we love and the world at large. But you don't need me to tell you what to do! So, I will only b...
Happy Valentine's Day!
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Hello, I would like to wish you a very Happy Valentine's Day! I would also
like to share with you a heart that I bought last summer while visiting our
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Start Each Day....
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Start each day with a grateful heart
and end it with a prayer of thanks.
In the middle though, it's always nice to......
throw in a few M & M's ;)
(and ...
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
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I thought I'd share a week in the life of Otis and Jack.
Monday, Monday....
And Tuesday...
An average Wednesday..
later on Wednesday..
This is what hap...
A PINK VALENTINES DAY SATURDAY, FEB. 11, 2012
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Hello and welcome to a Valentine Pink Saturday hosted by Beverly of How
Sweet the Sound. I am also linking up with The Tablescaper for Seasonal
Sunday. Th...
Valentine's Day 2012
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*Happy Valentine's Day!*
*Gotta love a heart-shaped mirror on this special day!
Mine is in our bedroom.*
*Need beautiful flowers and hearts, too, on this d...
Shades of neutral and grey
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Thank you to all for your concern and best wishes in regard to Miss C....
we really appreciate each and every comment.....all is well at the moment.
Today ...
Urban Market is this Weekend
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The Urban Market in Houston Texas is this weekend. It's an event that only
happens three times a year and it's a not to be missed event:
It's a great sho...
New Stage Floor!
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Replacing the old laminate flooring in our windows has been on our wish
list since we opened in 2008. Our wish came true this week, when Jane's
husband Jon...
Berrylicious
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Okay not the berries you eat but these are some of my favorites to enjoy in
a lovely floral bouquet...
photo by me
I'm getting used to the freshly piled...
Mr. Cherub Is All Decked Out!
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This year I have been abit lazy with my Valentine's Day decorating.
This is kind of strange for me seeing as how I have so much pink stuff
hanging around ...
Apple and Oat Scones
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*Hello* :) Breakfast anyone? The *Apple* and *Oat Scones* with Cinnamon and
Nutmeg, are a comforting treat. Right out of Martha Stewart's, *February*issu...
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Happy February!A true blog slacker goes straight from Christmas to
Valentine's Day! ;)
Hope all is well in your world.
Time is flying along..... What a mil...
New arrivals at Polly Ann's...
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We've been working hard in our workshop to clear out some of the projects
so we can move in a storage shed full of fresh stuff to work on... here are
some ...
Just Monkeying Around
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I really should explain my absence, but, I simply don't have an explanation. I could tell you that my daughter gave me a fancy camera and I can't take a dece...
Tag Art and Vintage Items Put in a Old Jar
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I love to use the shipping Tags in Artwork. My daughter and
I made these two tags and they turned out so pretty
This is a old jar I fill with old sewing s...
THE PALACE IS OPEN
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* Come see me this *
* week-end*
*The Palace will be open*
* Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. *
* That's right 4 fab days *
* ...
Where am I?
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*Where am I???*
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*Definitely haven't been blogging . . . *
* or adding more items to my etsy shops . . . *
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*but I have been busy . . . .*
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*reor...
New Blog
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I've decided to close this blog and will be starting a new one. I hope you
will follow me on my new blog shop. Click *HERE* to be routed to my new
site. ...
My New Project
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My daughter found this old china doll in an antique shop last weekend. She
has her original slip and pantaloons and she is about 12 inches tall. Her
body ...
Putting my Toes in the Water Again
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Brrr! It's been a long time. I was excited to start teaching again, and
REALLY thought I could do it all: work, blog, craft, sell. That's me, a
superwo...
So Shabby Pink - I sure do love coffee!
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It's late afternoon coffee time. Mmmm..... I reeeeally like coffee! I
bought a small and inexpensive espresso machine at Target a few years ago.
I use S...
One Fine Day.....
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(Photos taken with iPhone)
And One Fine Day it was...
Monica Sanders, Tina Smith (Cherry Hill Cottage) and myself
had the privilege of working with
Dr....
Happy Valentine's Day!
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Creative Breathing is no longer an active blog, but I do hope you enjoy
browsing through past Valentine's Day crafts made by clicking on the images
on th...
Fun Ideas
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Do you have things all over your refrigerator? You know what I mean by
things, right? Just ...things!
I have a calendar the size of Texas on mine to try t...
Vintage Egg Prints
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These vintage egg prints are one of my favorite pieces to frame. They make
a great collection.....
That fits into most any color palette.
Plus they are ...
Valentine's Day Sachets
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* These pretty sachets are for sale in my Etsy store for Valentine's Day.
They come in two sizes, 4" and 6". Ribbon colors can be changed to your
liking...
New Neighbors, New Curtains, New Friends
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Well, after being vacant for almost three years, someone finally bought the
house next to ours. I must admit, I was rather enjoying the privacy and
the p...
It’s Just Me!
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It’s just me! Poking my head out….letting you know I am still around! I
had a very nice holiday…very busy and fun, but then my husband and I got
sic...
Clothespin dolls
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I am so frustrated because I am working on a clothespin doll for a customer
who wants rain boots on the doll. I tried felt, didn't like it. So I got
some...
~ Life Size Surprise...~
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*Being very fond of old religious collectibles, I was so excited when my
daughter took a little trip to Dallas and found this wonderful old Nativity
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Out of the stress of 2011 and into a New Year.....
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I owe my readers an apology for my long absence.....a hibernation of sorts.
It has ended and I am re-entering "life" in 2012!
Mr. GG and I have moved....th...
I heart inspirations
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I just got Rachel ashwell's newest book and i'm loving it.. just as pretty
as all her other books of course .. I also wanted to say hi to all my blog
frie...
MY FIRST POST OF 2012 and a JANINE GIVE AWAY
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Please let me know if this is your art work and I will gladly give you
credit.
*I can hardly believe it is already 2012. *
*When I graduate...
My Little Garden Gate...
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Hey and welcome everyone! I hope everbody is off to a great start this
year. The new year for me usually begins with some nesting around the house
and scou...
Merry Christmas!
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For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mi...
HAPPY HEALTHY LOVE TO ALL FOR XMAS 2011
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HERES's a few photos for all the animal lovers plus some pretty pics to
enjoy,,I sure do enjoy sharing with all you wonderful bloggers to give me
plen...
Christmas Wonderland!
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I can't believe how long it's been since I've blogged. I couldn't go
without showing you some of my Christmas decor. I have my white tree...this
year I ...
My Brain Surgery is Over
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It's been a long time. I had surgery on november 21.
I had three different procedures. Three different operation
rooms. I wasn't aware of anything on Mond...
IT'S TIME FOR SOME PINK SATURDAY PINKS!
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Greetings to all whirling thru The PINK SATURDAY Blog-a-sphere today!
Heartfelt thanks go to Beverly at HOW SWEET THE SOUND for hosting the party
each week...
Hi Everybody!
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I hope everybody is doing well!!
I am checking in on everyone today and all your great Christmas decor!!
I need to get in the spirit! And I knew you guys...
Prayers for Tripp
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Today I would like you to meet Tripp Roth. Tripp was born with a rare
genetic skin disease called Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa "EB". Any type
of fricti...
My Grandson
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Dear Friends I come to you once again to ask for your prayers!
My darling grandson Tyler {16}
was diagnosed with non hodgkins lymphoma {stage 4}
He spent 9...
GUEST POST
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Hi everybody! My name is Jenn and I am a writer for Arcadian Home Decor,
which is an e-commerce website that specializes in top *home decor ideas*and trends...
~ Scarecrow Feedsack & Memories ~
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When we found this seasonal vintage feedsack, it brought back memories of
my youth. We would stuff our old clothes with straw or hay to make scare
crows f...
need to lobby for my hobbies....
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hi all....the coffee is trying to work, so hang in there with me bloggers.
i should be a fogger and not a blogger. i can fog all day...lol.
the wind is insa...
Warrenton is Party Central
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One party that I really don't want to miss is Theresa Cano's blogger party
that she hosts during the Antiques Show at Warrenton. I am already looking
forwa...
Stepping Away...
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An absentee blogger for quite some time now ..
but i dislike loose ends.
So it is with a very heavy heart that I find it necessary to formally
step aw...
The day that changed the world
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Today a 5k race was held in my little town of Gorham, located just a few
short miles from Portland, Maine. It was from a nearby hotel in Portlan...
Sanningen om bläcket till din skrivare
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Vanligtvis online-rabatt på bläckpatroner butiker har renoverade såkallade
OEM och kompatibla patroner som en del av sitt utbud. Dessa bläckpatroner
kommer...
Weeding the garden....
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It's been a busy few days. Trying to get school clothes and supplies
together, and Nathan can hardly wait for school to start. He has 3
backpacks packed ...
Vintage Jumble
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Join us for a fun day out at the 2nd V&H Vintage Jumble on Saturday 13th
August 2011 at the Rangeworthy Village Hall, Wotton Rd, Rangeworthy, BS37
7LZ
1...
Last Day for my Little Fabric Shop
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Just to let you know, my little online shop is closing, the last trading
day being tomorrow the 11th of July.
Any orders received tonight and tomorrow wil...
My So Called Junky Life's Bead Swap
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Sweet Sarah had a bead swap recently and I was Blessed with having Julie as my Partner. She is such a sweet doll :) Our tastes are very similar, so this was...
Guatemala Video
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I know I said that the last post was going to be the last one. However,
Jose, the leader for the media site, recently posted the video he made of
our seme...
Giveaway Time!!!!
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Image courtesy of The Graphics Fairy.
**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**
As you probably saw, I will be retiring the OneCheapBitch blog and am
moving over to OkioBDes...
summer shakers!!!!! flea treasures may 30
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hey all....i'm starting to list again. slowly....but a little at a time!!!!
i found some awesome lots of s/p shakers this weekend and i put tons in my
boot...
Moving to WordPress
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I'm moving to WordPress. I'm so thoroughly disgusted with the constant
"oopsies" that Blogger is doing. If it wants to self-destruct, fine...but
I'm not go...
Raggedy Sale.........
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I am going through all my things and am going to be selling some
stuff...yes,even some Raggedys....I was wondering if I were to post a few
for sell here...
For Now....
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Hi Sweethearts! How are YOU? I am fine. I've missed you very much this past
week. Yes, I've cleaned and organized, but I must admit that I've spent an
awfu...
My Style!!
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I'm back!!! Sorry I have been gone for so long. I have been having a
difficult time with my Mom passing away last year, but I wont get into
that. I just fe...
Fit For A Queen ~
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Quickly approaching 700 followers, I am so humbled. Who would have ever
thought? Someone said create a blog and 'they' will come. And they did.
The...
I've Fallen...
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...off the internet scene. Since we moved to Old Sweetwater I upgraded to
the HTC EVO smartphone. It does everything and is very
entertaining...provided yo...
New Coffee Table
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Before
Before I painted the coffee table
I have absolutely 100% have LOVED everything and anything to do with Shabby
Chic, but I just couldn't get o...
Happy Valentine's Day & Dog Biscuits
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*Happy Valentine's Day!!!*
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Today my Mom and I are taking two 90-year-old ladies (Marie & Jeri) to an
ice cream parlor for Valent...
As I dream of Sewing Machines....
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Okay you seamstress ladies, I need your help. We are saving pennies to
purchase a new sewing machine. I want some bells and whistles but only if
quality...
A Christmas fantasy to tour
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'Well it has taken me a long time to finally get my pictures downloaded, so
I do hope you enjoy the tour. It's not as much as the last years due to the
fac...
Annual pre-Christmas Meltdown
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Every morning, I grab my coffee, and browse around blogland, infusing my
mind with Christmas gorgeousness. Beautiful homes, decorated with
wondrous, magic...
From skirt to tattered lace wristlet!
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Remember this skirt that I found at the Goodwill?
I cut off the trim at the top of the skirt ...
and made this wristlet.
I love the tattered look so I ...
~ Ripped Books ~
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*I have always loved the look of worn old books. But how does one achieve
the shabby look? Well, it took me a while to figure it out and I am sure...
Jackpot
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I LOVE ESTATE SALES! :) Here are some photos of just a few of my freshly
laundered aprons and linens...Be sure to watch my Etsy site for new purses
and per...
12 comments:
these fabrics are ALL so pretty
wow > you got SO SO SO much snow
and I thought we had it bad
today we got ice on top of all the snow
Oh, what beautiful fabric... and I absolutely love the French pink headboard, it's gorgeous!!! I wanted to thank you for visiting today, love your blog and now I'm your newest follower!!!
Blessings~~~ Daphne
tiger and lion and snowbanks filled with linens....oh my!!!
amy, how on earth are you going to get to the post office or have mail come to you???? help you!!! i have lived in germany and maryland and never seen that much snow....well except for our winter vacations in maine and that was a long time ago. that is so much snow!!!! how crazy!
hang in there. i'm going to look at linens straight away.
sue
Hi, in room 3 I would love to purchase the barkcloth cabbage rose curtain panel for $18.....I am sooo blonde I cannot figure out how to do it! I went to the page that said how to order, but it was just your policies. It also talked about back porch products, but I could not find them? HELP
Carol
I have an email button right at the top of my blog
Hi,
Lovely swatches, so cheery!! Just calling for spring:-))
I saw all your snow, wow!
I am your newest follower, stay warm:-))
Bella
Your fabrics are so beautiful. Especially on this cold winter day. My favorite is the bottom picture in the far left bottom corner. Lots of roses!
*hugs*
I am not going to complain again about our cold weather currently.
After seeing your pics of snow I am sorry I ever mentioned our little cold front. It won't happen again, well maybe next time.
The linens are wonderful and brighten the day after all the snow pictures.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Lois
What lovely linens! The prints are gorgeous! Have a delightful day, Kellie xx
vintage fabrics make me swoon!!!
did i tell you i have cousins who live in ottumwa?
Hi! I'm loving those fabrics! I found you on The Old Parsonage and your comment about Iowa caught me. I'm in Iowa too! I'm looking forward to browsing about your blog.
Stay warm!
Those fabrics are darling.. Loving the florals lately...
Happy to of met ya, thanks for stopping by my blog, and im a happy new follower of your sweet blog..
Glad you kickd butt.
Karryann
Oh my these do look lovely! Off to check our the sweet goods right now. Happy friday. xoxo
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