Hey Amy, You look fabulous and I am so glad that things are going well for you :) Thanks for the email and letting me know how you are doing...God Bless you and keep you safe always :) Big hugs, Queenie Now I'm off to check out your new website!
Running As Fast As They Can!
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From Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1907. Bessie Pease Gutmann, Artist.
AMERICAN WOMEN CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATORS collection
by Darling & Company, Seattle...
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...
more peeks…
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Well, the flurry of activity will be prolonged for a few more
days…fortunately. My original deadline for the photos has been extended.
Whew! I was going...
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 ...
New Curtains!!
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These are new gauze panels that just came in. New design. Straight panels
in 63 or 84 inch length!! Look great with the antique white and black bed
linens...
Subway Art Pillow....
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Not much going on, just making pillows and painting stuff for my booth. I
thought I'd try a subway art image on some drop cloth fabric.
It turned out prett...
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...
B*I*R*D*S are SiGNS -OF- SpRinG!*!*!
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*Even though the month of February is just "flying-by" - SPRING just can't
come soon enough for me!!! Aside from the GoRgeOuS THICK,WHITE, & FLUFFY
Snow w...
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...
Confessions of a Bill Payer
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You're probably friends with your phone book. And the yellow pages are your
favorite color. But yellow is not the color of courage. And I always look
at ...
~PVE designs winner~
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*Popping in real quick to let you know the winner of the* *PVE Designs**giveaway!
*
*You can find the winner **here!*
*Savannah had some teeth pulled this m...
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...
Busy In My Craft Room
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I have been busy in my craft room making some Mosaic creations for my Etsy
Store. This is a stool I painted pink, gave it a antique look then covered
the ...
little chair...
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I have been busy, trying to keep two spaces full is hard, I applaud all of
you who have large spaces!!!
its alot of work!!!
I have really been trying to use...
Biology Exam Questions
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Now that I have made the biology exam questions to the cell biology exam a
leaf store and distribute the a.p. biology exam it needs to survive.
Viewing t...
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...
A Client Update: Painted Stair Rail
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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 ...
Oh My Golly ~ Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal!
That's what I had for breakfast this morning.
It was soooooo good!!!!
And it's healthy for you.
Who would have thunk it?
Sourc...
CR Variety
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The one common denominator that we all share at Country Roads is the
importance of "display" and "quality"! We have a wide variety of great
vignettes her...
pressure....
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When I was proposed to by Jason (that's a whole other story) and we went
looking for rings, I didn't want any diamond.....I just wanted that
union....that ...
Have a Looksee.........
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Well,its cool once again here and very windy....thought I would share a few
more pictures. The little doll above was found at Salvation Army this week.
N...
Tag A Month Swap/Challenge - March
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*The Theme is March- Spring/St Patrick's Day *
Your Imagination is the Limit!
Partners Assigned Feb. 27th
An Email With Partners Info Will Be Sent on Feb 28...
Into the clutch
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Hallo everyone,
I'm into making clutch bags!
It's fun to make this bag.
For this clutch I used a knitted sweater and other fabrics.
I made a few changes ...
Friday afternoon
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a small tine k bowl, perfect for salt, from anskus kammare
Äntligen helg!
Älskar verkligen Fredagarna, då slappnar alla i familjen av och man gör
extra...
A Sew Sew Weekend
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Yes, big plans here to dive into the stash to sew up some things for the
shops. It’s a lovely weekend here and the talk of spring coming has me
revving u...
Bits and Bobs and stayin' up with DEBBIEDOO....
-
Hello Everyone...
First on my list of bits and bobs is that
"WE GOT RAIN"
The light rain started falling at Sweet Nothings
(2/17)
about 6 o'clock, a.m.
and ...
*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
I
N
S
T
A
N
T
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.
-
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...
Topsy-Turvy
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We took a little walk on the Rail Trail on Wednesday. This one was longer -
about 3 miles. It was a sunny, spring-like day. Very quickly, we shed our
coat...
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 ...
just Teaching...
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Image
So, remember how I finished my Cert IV in Training and Assessment?
Then I applied for a casual job in a TAFE?
Then got an interview?
Then got the job?...
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...
The newest Italian Super Model
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Jenn's over the top, dreamy affair in NC last fall was published in this Italian magazine. Jenn deserves all the accolades and world wide attention she got f...
Finding Space In Our Kitchen...
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I have been playing around in our kitchen...looking at our space and trying
to puzzle how we can get more use out of our present counter space.
At issue is ...
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 ...
You know I love Orla
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I know you all know that I loooove Orla Kiely's design and especially her
bags. What you may not know is that she has designed several jute shopping
bags...
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...
EASTER SWAP
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Hi all! I changed my mind - instead of a tag swap it will be just a plain
ol' swap! This way you can make something if you want, or you can buy
something ...
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...
...Let's go for a WALK!!!!!
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"c'mon Buddy!!! let's go! ~ you are such a lollygagger...."
"yeah, yeah...I'm comin'...your legs are shorter than mine."
"quit complaining....it's a beauti...
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 ...
Good Morning................
-
...........from my breakfast spot yesterday, a surprise, a very large
visitor, the Norwegian Line cruise ship, Pride of America, just outside the
window. ...
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...
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*
*meet you at*
*T*he* S*pring *F*air
*Pie Table*
{my mom is a "pie making mom".....she makes dozens at a time and so my
freezer is always full
*how bl...
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..
-
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...
A Promise is a Promise
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I have decided to become a "once-a-month blogger," however, prior to making
that decision, 2 friends of mine--Marcia from *In Stillness and Simplicity*and J...
Just getting ready.
-
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...
ironstone palooza
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I posted this on my Facebook page, too...
but I have had about a million emails the last couple weeks asking when I
was going to list more
WHITE IRON...
Great News from LUCKETTS!!!
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Hello Friends!!
I have been bursting at the seams to tell you all this news!!!
I am OFFICIALLY A VENDOR at THIS YEARS
LUCKETTS SPRING MARKET!!!!!YEP! It'...
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...
-
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 spr...
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...
for the love of tin..........
-
decoware with blueberries and old reliable coffee tin used to hold a
candle..............
my favorite, strawberries and the geranium tin............
...
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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...
Junkmarket Style Member Junk Spotlight!
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My recent DIY end table project was just featured in the Member Junk
Spotlight in the JunkMarket Style newsletter! Read it below!
Thank you, Sue Whitne...
Update on Gastric Bypass Surgery and just plain fun.
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I'm still waiting to hear from the Doctor's office.Everything is
done,except a consult with a nutritionist and a psych. consult.Boy Oh
Boy,they make you ju...
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)
-
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...
Hippity Hop
-
Well since Old Man Winter has forgotten to do his job this year I figured
I might as well start spring early too...Now that it's decorated it'll
probably...
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...
Mirror Mirror on the Wall
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A few weeks ago on an impromptu junquing trip with Mr OP, I spotted this
cool mirror hanging on a wall in the waaaay back of the shop. It's perfect
for...
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
...
Fredericksburg TX Trip
-
Saturday we headed out early for our 4 hour drive to Fredericksburg Texas.
I couldn't hardly wait to see what Robin Brown had in mind for her Magnolia
Pea...
~White wednesday #140~
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*I've always been drawn to the chippy peely white paint on architectural
pieces. I was lucky enough to come across two great corbels last summer
that had...
Lente in de lucht....
-
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...
Blog Changes
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Hi Everyone!
I've decided to make some changes to my blog ~ I pretty much changed
Everything! From the background color...new header picture...and from a ...
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
-
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...
Just a simple question......?
-
*What's happened to the magazine situation? Not only have magazines
dwindled down to a few desirable ones, but they now cost upwards of $9.99
to $14.99 and...
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...
WHERE FOR OUT THOU...INSPIRATION???
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*Trying to follow this philosophy at the moment...too keep calm and
continue blogging...truth be known I find myself uninspired...and for me
inspiration ha...
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...
We're Underway - and - Another Broken Wing
-
I'll start off with the broken wing. For those of you that visit often,
you might remember back in May 2011 Baby Bee broke her left arm at school.
Well.....
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...
White images and tjieeeeee.....
-
Sunday Morning, 7.30 am
and already the *cicadas* are buzzing away, a definite sign of a very hot
day in the making...
Because I have a need for ...
Piano update
-
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
-
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~
-
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…
-
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 ...
Superfood Salad
-
When I traveled to England last summer (you can see the posts here, here,hereand
here), I ate a lot of budget-friendly "on-the-go" food... My favorite place...
Ironstone
-
Every year in April my church has a ladies conference and we who want to
can hostess a luncheon table and set it and decorate it to our liking. I
have don...
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!
-
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!
-
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
...
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 ...
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*To all my followers and friends. This blog is now 'On hold' due to health
problems. I hope you will continue as a follower and I will be back but i
am no...
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 ...
Sweet as Candy Chenille Easter Bunnies
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*The Bunnies have made it to my **Shop*
*Each one unique no two exactly alike..*
*I have a limited supply right now*
*until I get my order in for*
*more...
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 . . . .*
* *
*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
...
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 ...
Easter Basket Blog Swap
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Miss Rhea from...Sweet N Shabby Roses hosted a lovely Easter Baseket Swap
made out of yogurt cups. Please be sure to stop by her blog to see the
wonderful ...
~ 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...
8 comments:
You look beautiful, Amy! 10 inches already!? Wow!
Enjoy your new job!!
xxoo
You look great....and HAPPY!
Hello Amy,
You look great!!!!
Hope you are doing well!!
Suzann ~xoxo~
You look (& "sound") like your old self again. . . happy to see that!
ps: I heart ur bangs!! :)
xox P
Your hair is beautiful. Blessings on your new venture.
Great pictures, and your hair is beautiful.
Sandy
Hey Amy,
You look fabulous and I am so glad that things are going well for you :)
Thanks for the email and letting me know how you are doing...God Bless you and keep you safe always :)
Big hugs,
Queenie
Now I'm off to check out your new website!
Yep, you're the best looking one there. You can tell them all I said that. :-)
Love you and so proud of you!
Peggy
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