Congrats to you Grandma & to your family! A girl; how precious! I know the feeling...we are going to be grandparents for the 1st time to twins in May! We don't know what they are yet, but they are suppose to be identical. How's the house coming along?? Keep us posted!! Blessings, Cindy
So much exciting news! I hadn't seen that you bought your charming new home. I see so much fluffing potential. Is this going to be your first grand? So happy to hear all these wonderful things happening for you. What a wonderful Thanksgiving you must have had.
Congratulations Amy.....my grands are such a blessing to my life....they just keep you going when sometimes its hard to try....have a blessed Christmas season...nothing like knowing you will have a sweet baby to love and cuddle in the spring...bet,you can't wait :) Blessings
Yippy skippy girl! You to become a grandma, AND owner of a cute and adorable new house!! Life sounds very good and we are so thrilled that all is going your way at last. Can't wait to see that pink door and all the cute things you decorate with inside.
Congrats. to Alli too - we are thankful for strong women such as her.
Hope Christmas has been special for you this year. Here's to 2012, may it be the best year ever. I've been traveling to some amazing countries the past few months - at long last I'm home for a while and can catch up with all my special blogs friends.
Congratulations on being a grandma. I know your little girl will be loved by all. A little bird told me that your birthday is today. I wanted to tell you Happy Birthday. I hope you have had a wonderful day. Enjoy. A Missouri Friend.
Stopping by from Two Crazy Crafters to say happy belated birthday. Hope it was a good one. congrats on grandbaby to be. And on your sweet little house. Tammy
Me And My Teddy Bear...
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My Mum recently sent me a pile of old photographs that had once belonged to
her mother (my Nan). They were mostly family wedding photos that had been
store...
I LOVE Tins
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I love tins.
Thought I would show you a couple.
This top tin would make a wonderful Mom's Day gift..
for the Mom who has everything.
Here is a close up of...
Five Years!
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Somehow I let my fifth blogiversary slip by me... I can't imagine my life
without blogging. Not only my own blog, which is indeed some mix of a
journal, ke...
New look
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As Facebook forces us to take the new timeline and I had to make a new
design for the facebook page, I thought I synchronize the blog design with
it! I als...
Birthdays and Starlet Suit Jacket
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Pan's birthday today March 8th he is 3!
The boys checking out my new counter stools. I have two of them for when
friends come to craft they can roll alon...
Friday Favorites!
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It's Friday!! Hooray!!
Working from a home studio, setting our own schedule often causes our days
to melt into one another and the idea of a Friday can ...
Welcome Home....
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Is it wrong to just feel so warmly welcomed when you pull up to your own
home?
One of my favorite things about Sweet Bee Cottage is how inviting it looks
...
Scrapping a Mini Book
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Hello friends!
I've been scrapping this week using a lovely
new paper line called, Miss Caroline by My Mind's Eye.
This line was filled with cool...
Roses in the Northwest…
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Growing roses here in the Northwest area isn’t easy. I cannot tell you how
much of the roses I have worked with here at Fishtail Cottage are honestly
tri...
creepy doll head in my Etsy shop
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Weird Wendy
spooky doll head .... this is what I made today
acrylics , ink and Inktense
stuffed with a heavy dense cotton stuffing
sweet dreams
she is...
Furniture Feature Friday – Favorites & a Link Party
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Thanks to everyone who showed up for the party last week when I was a day
late! I’ve been a little out of sorts lately and even more so now with the
news ...
Crown
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The Canadian dealers who I purchased some Crown mason jars
from last year at Renningers were set up at Webster this week
and I picked up a few more jars....
ODE TO FAVORITE CUPS...
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I never intended to collect CUPS....
I've always liked my cups all the same color....pattern.....size.
Then, before I knew it....
I had a cup collection goi...
Grapefruit and things
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On my walk this morning, I found that a neighbor had put out a huge bin
full of these gorgeous red grapefruits and they were free for the taking.
All neat...
Altered Stick Pin Swap
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Alter 5 Stick/Hat Pins For Your Partner/s.
Make Them Pretty! Attach Them To A Tag,Card,Flower Etc.Your Imagination is
The Limit!
I Am Going To Try Somethin...
Inspired by Pinterest: A Trash 'Can' for the Car...
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I know lots of us Pinterest junkies have probably seen this project
floating around on various Pinterest boards.
A plastic cereal container repurposed as a ...
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~Vintage Motto Mugs~ Among my many collections are my vintage motto mugs. I
display them in our dining room on a little shelf I made over by painting
white...
to the moon & back...
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so many are sharing their snaps of last nights' spectacular moon ~
so here are mine,...
These were taken approx. 6:00pm last evening,
as I was walking up...
Speaking Volumes~A Life With Books
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Everything in this house has been served up with books because they are the
bread of life. Since Cicero we have heard that "A room without books is
like ...
best pink...
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I am loving the chalk paint color Antoinette, its the perfect shade of
pink...
excuse the photos, me and the morning sun not getting along for these
photos...
For The Love Of Linens
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[image: P1010117]
When I was a young girl, going over to spend time with my grandmothers was
always such a treat. One of my fondest memories was to sit ...
Home away from home..........not really!
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Hey, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade........so they say!
Well not quite lemonade, but a nice bottle of Shiraz toted along with
pajamas, and a f...
The Vintage Lady / Glitterfest
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Welcome. I am so happy that you stopped by. Today I am serving tea on my
vintage tea set to celebrate opening of my friend Cathy Jarrell's new shop,
Th...
A Little Blue Table
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If at first you don't succeed, try again!
I found this little white table
And painted it with an "Oops" green paint. I know this happens to every
one...
Playing at meme's house.....
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I had some visitors yesterday...a sweet little boy,Jaxon and his
buddy,Woody. They had a good time playing at meme's house. Gave meme a
little run for h...
Prayer Request
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Hello Friends,
Many of you know from reading my blog that we have had one heck of a year dealing with illness. Loved ones, family members and friends. Some...
~something I must address~
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*Today just started out for me. *
*Like any other day, my internal alarm wakes me up at 5:50 and I start my
routine of getting the kids ready for school, p...
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In an attempt to brighten up our living space, I sewed up these pillows
this weekend. I love that floral print, I wish I would have bought more of
th...
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*
a single little salt shaker
...........with no mate in sight
{I just needed to give her a good home}
do you have a little treasure that you rescued lat...
Spring Tyme at the Marketplace March 9 & 10
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Please join us for our
SPRING TYME at the MARKETPLACE
Open House
March 9 & 10 10-6The shop is bursting with everything you need to
Welcome in Spring!!
...
SPRING TYME at the MARKETPLACE OPEN HOUSE
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Hello Friends!
You are all invited to join us for our
SPRING TYME at the MARKETPLACE
OPEN HOUSE
MARCH 9 & 10 10-6
The shop is bursting with everything y...
A Love/Hate Relationship with Social Media
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On the road this morning to get my hair cut! Yes, I know this excitement
seems a bit over the top but I've put it off for months. My hair is baby
fine an...
Orange Themed 4th Birthday Party
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Click here to view the winners of the March 2012 Giveaway Day.
Savannah's 4th birthday party was this past weekend and several months back
she decided tha...
Happy crochet...
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if you like to do crochet
and you want to take an alternate route from the granny square path...
I recommend this pattern
it's so much fun to make!
It looks...
a Green gift
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I walked into my kitchen this morning
and found a gorgeous green gift
(left by my gardener)
When the flowers of Hydrangeas start to turn green,
or da...
A Stainless Steel Island Bargain
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I really love the industrial look of a stainless steel island and have
often wondered if we could squeeze one into our kitchen. I don't think is
an option...
Springflowers...
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Waarom dit mijn favoriete voorjaarsbloeier is, hoef ik denk ik niet uit te
leggen.
*My favorite springflower..buttercups...*
Ze lijkt erg op de roos...
P is for Park!
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P is for Park!
Bridge at Echo Park.
(A Southern California Beauty Scene.)
Another page from the 1930's art scrapbook from the hand of a young lady
long a...
Everyday Pillows
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I found these affordable pillows at Target for the living room sofa. Yes, I
have pillows but they only come out of the closet for entertaining. I know
that...
White Wednesday Teapot
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Just a quick post for White Wednesday (which I'm posting on Thursday-SOOO
organized, right?). I am doing a little show and tell of a favorite little
tea...
Wire Wreath Kits
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All of my kits are done and packed up, ready to hit the road next week and take them to Paper Cowgirls. Before I put all of the supplies away, I made up a co...
Making Plans
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We’re in the planning stages of our future farmhouse kitchen and taking our
sweet time. As I’ve shared before, although our farmhouse was built in
1894, t...
old door = table
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Röjde lite nere i vår källare för några dagar sedan.
Det resulterade i ett nytt soffbord. Jag tog helt sonika en av dörrarna där
nere och la på benbockar...
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well had to start a little patriotic!! This is George as in Washington!!
Love his curly white hair!! Heard he has a horse coming but it has not
arrived ye...
Ironstone Collection~Dining Room Photos
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I have been collecting vintage/antique white ironstone for just a few years
now......There is just something about it that I just love, the clean lines
and...
Magnolia Pearl's Fashion Show
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Getting to attend Robin's Fashion show this past month was such an awesome
event to go to. Words can't describe how beautiful and magical it was.
Just lo...
Popping up....
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Well it is about time I popped up!
Time has been getting away from me lately,
and I miss my blog...
We have been enjoying a few spring like days
I have been...
EAT CAKE FOR BREAKFAST!
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*I* *seriously contemplate this idea quite often...*
*is that wrong of me?*
*it's just that when they look as good as these they're too hard to
resist...*
*...
Goodies, Easter Cards & Vignettes
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Vignette on the hearth. Loving my bird nests.
On Monday I was able to make some cards with "J". We went to Archivers for
the day and used their work room...
Happy!
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I can't help but share this
silly, happy photo I found
via google images,
it just sums up my life right now...
I am so happy.
I love my life, I love my f...
Leave a Message about the Tones
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So, I recently spied a gal in a mid-1930s knitwear pattern image sporting
two tone hair colouring. I know that this has been a look that has
returned many...
Just add a rosette!
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When in doubt.....add a rosette!
I found this plain white knit shoulder bag and decided it would look really
pretty with a few rosettes. Hey, how could I...
Dolly Johnson Show
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If you need a good place to visit this weekend head to
Fort Worth
and enjoy the Dolly Johnson Antique and Art Show.
Hours
*Fri. March 9 9 am - 7 pm *
*
...
ChiPPy-WHITE WaTerInG Can ~ WHITE WEDNESDAY!*!*!
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*Spring has Sprung!*!*! *
* **60 Degrees Today***
*AND I REALLY SHOULD BE OUTSIDE GETTING READY FOR THIS WEEKEND'S SHOW!!!
- But I "just had to" take a f...
*Mr & Mrs ~ Wedding Ideas*
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♥
Some new Mr & Mrs items arrived last week.
This is a fun cushion with the words Mr & Mrs.
A sweet engagement gift or wedding gift.
Lovely for wedding da...
Apothecary Treasures...And A Liebster
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Truth is, I've been a very bad blogger lately! Getting Waterloo all set up
has consumed me. And then there's my storage area. I moved out of my
rented s...
Whimsical polka dot bunnies and an ostrich egg
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Hello! Just a quick post today. Dave watched Savannah when he got home from
work so I could finish a couple more Easter pieces from my shoppe.
I definitely...
Let's Talk Bags!
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Hello, Hello! How has everyone been? It's Wednesday already! We're almost ready for another weekend! Today, I thought it would be fun to share some of my fav...
♥ Whatever You Want Wednesday # 67 ♥
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What is Whatever You Want Wednesday?? Exactly what it says!! Link up
Whatever you want to share with us! ♥RULES: 1.Link any Crafts, DIY
projects, Your Etsy...
Nantucket Red 101
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Blogging has opened my eyes to such a wonderful world!
Not only do to I get to visit each and everyone of you, I get to travel too.
Nantucket!
Did you k...
the big brush off continued.
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i know that long time readers of my blog will find
this hard to believe,
but i *still* have vintage brushes
to destash.
over the years they have been...
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sticking with the same ol' recipe is hard for me to do at times
I'm trying to make a different type of macaron for you who come to the barn
sale this Ma...
Spring Is Almost Here
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Trees are blooming and birds are singing. This has been a very strange so
called winter in Texas. It's been an average of 60's , 70's even 80's. I
am r...
Sweet Liberty Swap Sign Up
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Time for a Americana Swap! You are more than welcome to take the pic above
and post it to your blog and link back to here.
I'd like to open this swap up a ...
New Arrivals: Romantic and Lovely
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Just listed late last night:
Vintage lovelies
Romantic
and
Sweet!
Vintage Art Deco vanity jar
Antique mourning pin
Crocheted doll dress...... it ...
Junk market Event ~ 1
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Like I said earlier, wow! what a blast.
What a crowd.!
What fun I had... I can't wait to do it again.
I normally don't like to schlep my goods across tow...
Found Beauty #10- Violets.
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My heart skipped a beat this morning finding the first violets of the
season!
Spring has arrived, my friends. *Time of reawakening and renewal, time to
bl...
Bit of Pretty...
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How about something purdy?
Clean, slick, light, airy
I'm not in the market for a re-do of my bedroom but I can't resist a bit of
gorgeous wallpaper!
Can...
White Decor 3-07-2012
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*Wanted to share a few of my whites today with you and with Kathleen over
at **Faded Charm**.
Please stop by and visit her and all the others that are joini...
S.N.O.W.
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Or as I like to call it *Simply Not Optimal Weather*. Yep it snowed here
again... not a lot in inches but the snow and ice on the road made for
an icy c...
White Wednesday Vignettes
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Happy White Wednesday from myself and my favorite little vignettes, at my
favorite store, Country Roads! Okay, I'm a little prejudiced, but even
though i...
Not So Shabby Spring Booth in Henderson...
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(pics taken by iphone)
*Not So Shabby has lots of new Spring Items and lots of fun accessories to
decorate and brighten up your home. If you get a chan...
Packing Up The Pretties
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"Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch
and grow and reach new heights." ~Pauline R. Kezer
Very soon I will be moving ...
Sittin' Pretty...
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I received some emails from a few of you awhile back asking me to show
pictures
of the sofa in my front room. Yes, I am little bit slow...so today I
th...
Featured Today on Houzz.com!
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I got an email from the folks at Houzz.com letting me know that my work was
hand-picked by one of their writers for a featured Ideabook on the homepage
of...
Shoe Crafting
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I really should be working on wedding projects, but...
What better to do with a pair of $18 Airwalks from Payless
Some glue and trims
Than to craft a fab p...
Springtime Fun!
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*Well Looks Like Springtime is Here....*
*Ok I know it's not official *
*until March 20th*
*But for sure Spring has Sprung*
*In My Craft Studio!*
*I'm havi...
Red Striped & Vintage~
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Hello my friends, hope your all doing well!!~
I just thought I'd stop by for a quick visit and say "Hi". I've been super
busy at home with my lovely family ...
a natural way...............
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well yesterday it was about 30 degrees and snow, today sunny and
62..........so I started on my mission of washing windows..........taking
them all apart s...
~White Wednesday # 142~
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*March is finally here and I woke up to snow on the ground this
morning....crazy since we had such a beautiful weekend with temps almost
reaching 60! You...
Sideboard
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Yesterday I finished making over this gorgeous sideboard. Lovely detail
with bevilled mirror.
Such a beautiful solid piece with many uses.
Heaps of ...
Unwanted Doll Trunk!
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*Who wouldn't want this cute little doll trunk?*
*Someone that knew it had a hole in the bottom of it! :(*
*But wait!*
*I can fix that!*
*All I need i...
Pin it to Win it
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Well….big sigh…the genealogy book project has gone to the printers and I
feel like it was a job well done….I have never made one for someone outside
of m...
Psalm 23:5......Tues-Thurs Tea
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I am aware of our blessings today. He has filled our cups overflowing.Our
nation, communities, our families,overflowing with abundance. His love and
forgi...
REDNESDAY - LET'S BOOK IT!
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Today I'm going to share some books that have red in them!
This first, We Like To Do Things, was an antique store find this past
weekend. It's from 1949,...
MORE THAN 200 FABULOUS SHOPS FOR YOU
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We have over 200 FABULOUS SHOPS for you to visit!!!!! Thank you to everyone
who stops by for some fun.
Welcome to our new shops and shoppers:)
This is...
back to reality...
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It was a wonderful week in Nashville! But, it is time to snap back to
reality and get back to work.
We had an {AMAZING} time!!...met some of the most ...
Spring inspiration from Becky at Buckets of Burlap
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*Good morning! I wanted to share the lovely talents of Becky from
Buckets of Burlap with you today! Becky has put together some wonderful
spring inspir...
In the blink of an eye
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Why is it that the weekend goes by in the blink of an eye, but the work
week usually drags on and on? We really didn't do a lot this weekend. Mr OP
did ...
~Just another day~
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Oh my goodness how time has flown by...I can't belive we are already in
March!
Isn't this white Kithen simply gorgous?
I took the kids to see The Lorax Dr...
Fabulous French Graphic Pillows for White Wednesday
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Hello everyone ~ hope you all had a wonderful weekend :) I was busy
creating a couple of new pillows for Ebay, and a couple of sofa pillow
covers for me!
...
Signs of Spring
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We have had some incredibly warm weather around here , spring is starting
early for us .
Today is in the 60s but there is a brisk cool wind , the sun is ...
THE DIVA AND THE TEA CUPS!
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Hello dear Ladies: Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 103. Hope you are well.
God has been so good to me this past week. It seems like everything I
prayed fo...
Spring and Blooming Hats
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Spring is coming!!
I am soooo excited because this
girl loves warm sunshine and flowers :)
Hats are blooming in our shop too
and on their way to craf...
Inside Millie's Closet...and a Vintage Monday!
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*Hi Cute people!...*
*Just a quick post to let you know that I'm still here...*
* and having a great time playing with *
*Millie's Closet!*
*
*
*This is th...
Sofa, so Good!
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Enough handmade cushions to fill a sofa! A lovely set of three, made from
vintage hand embroidery on linen...
Combined with a border of vintage rose/paisley...
Another Catch up and some pretties
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By Chris Arlington from Fairies 3 set
By Cindy Adkins from Sweet Little ones sheet
By Daniella Hayes from Crafty Souls collage sheet
By June Yarham fr...
Only a Rose.
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Only a Rose is the title of my upcoming workshop at Stitch and Craft in
London this month.
I'll be teaching my way of making pretty rolled fabric roses tha...
Thrifted, gifted, and springy
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This weekend was full of little gifts; dinner with family, time with my
dad, a ring in the mail, and I found a new with tags springy dress whilst
thrifting...
Glass Eggs
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Glass Eggs are something I think is so pretty and to think children got
these for gifts back in early 1900's I guess ?
I have seen these at antiques shops e...
Magnetic Chalkboard Pantry Door
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I recently dressed up a plain pantry door with Rust-oleum's magnetic primer
and chalkboard paint. I first applied 3 light coats of the magnetic primer.
Tak...
FINALLY!
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I have a decent signal to get online and catch up with y'all!
FINALLY!
So let me catch ya up on my little corner of the world.
Last Saturday February 25 we ...
West Elm Shares FMS Mag's Good Taste!
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One of the fab house stories in the latest issue of Flea Market Style was
the "Modern Family" piece about sculptor Stephen Antonson and the swell New
York ...
eBook Giveaway!
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Hi Everyone~ I have decided to host a rare giveaway of my eBook, *Mixed
Media Art: Living Your Passion.* If you would like to enter to win, just
leave me ...
MY WEEKEND FINDS-Holiday Stuff Galore!
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Thanks for tuning in to another episode of My Weekend Finds, the continuing
saga of one girl's quest for more junk!
Well, I think I hit every thrift store ...
Shabby new mail center
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I don't know about you, but I seem to have one area in my kitchen that is a
"catch-all" for a lot of junk. It is mostly mail junk, but it still seems
to ac...
Photo editing ....
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Thank you Claudia!! ... we've all heard about Picnik disappearing next
month ... well just look at what fellow blogger Claudia has found, iPiccy!!
As s...
Happy Birthday!
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Hello to all my Friends and visitors!
Today I mad these Magnolia Tilda Card for following challenges:
- The Official Magnolia Inspiration = # 39 Tilda's B...
My Weekend Creations of Love...
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*Today I got together for a little bit of
Crafting, with my Dear Friend Julie @*
*Life with the Tucker and Wolek Clan**.*
*I wasn't able to get togeth...
Little Reader Vintage giveaway
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*Do you like vintage baby clothes???*
*Here's a chance for you to win a*
*$25 gift certificate + free shipping*
*at *
little reader vintage
*which hap...
Happy Pink Saturday!!!!!
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I thought I would share with you some pictures of when I first started
blogging in 2010
Some pretty China
And of course everyone should have some pr...
A Garden Tea Forever Remembered
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My daughter Tammy gave my Mom and I this lovely Mothers Day Tea a couple of
years ago and I have been wanting to make a mini scrapbook of the pictures
and ...
Happy Friday!
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This week’s been a crazy one here at TOPC, so I’m rolling out the red
carpet to officially welcome the weekend’s much anticipated arrival!
I’m lookin...
Another peek into Mia Bella Vintage
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Hello Everyone!
I wanted to share more lovely photo's
of Mia Bella Vintage Home!
This is the front entrance in Melissa's beautiful home.
I love the colours ...
My Blog Grows With Me
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I'm linking upto: What Do You Want Your Blog To be When It Grows Up? Click
HERE to go to Andrea's blog, The Cottage Market to see who else linked up.
I mus...
Blog break, and a precious face
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I have not had much time for blogging lately, so I am putting in for some
time off for a month or so. I am in the process of painting kitchen
cabinets, pai...
Vacation Time!
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Hello All
It is time for me to leave for Art and Soul in the morning!
Yay! I am so excited : )
I have never been to an art retreat before, and I have been ...
Creating European Rustic
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"Click on photo's to enlarge details"
My latest thrift shop find, I have been painting and building this past
week.
“The richness I achieve comes from re...
Chalkboard messages
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I came across some very pretty frames and decided to make chalkboards for
them. I particularly like to find beautiful frames with ugly or damaged
pictures ...
Leap Day 2012
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*Did everyone enjoy their*
*extra day? It went by so*
*fast, I hardly did anything*
*I had hoped I would!*
*I thought I would*
*include a couple photos*
*o...
My Mother......
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I lost my wonderful, really awesome, Mom on February 7, 2012.
She was 77 years old.
She had a stroke and passed away in her sleep.
My sister and I found...
Bashful Butterfly
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[image: Bashful Butterfly]
Oh, it is glorious in the backyard!
The grass is green, the trees are greening up, and the azaleas are blooming!
The butterflies ...
Lambs and Pear Blossoms
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Hey my friends! Are you having a great week? I hope so! This past week we
have made a few additions to our little farm…
Meet “Dolly”
[image: Dolly]...
Oh February where did you go...
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When I looked at my blog today I realized it had been more than 2 weeks
since I've posted anything. So what have I been doing lately? We
celebrated a spe...
Big Changes
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Yes, I've been gone again. My five year blogaversary came and went. My talked about Red Riding Hood swap never materialized. I didn't think you wanted to rea...
LONG TIME
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Can't believe its been so long since I last posted.
We've had weddings and new babies since my last post.
Time to get back into it.
I have added my jeweller...
Fijne dag! Wish you a lovely day!
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Gewoon even een klein bericht om jullie een fijne dag te wensen.
( de seringen zien jullie vast nog wel vaak terug komen, kan er geen genoeg
van krijg...
Beautiful Bebe Doll
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Vintage baby image, a snippet from a vintage baby card, pink flocked
wallpaper (my absolute fav.), and a gold German scrap crown make up this
collage. It'...
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
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 *
* ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
~ 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...
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...
18 comments:
Yayyy Amy !!! How exciting !!
I am going to be a grandma for the first time in June and cannot wait!! We will have to chat :)
xoxo
Lori
Congrats to you Grandma & to your family! A girl; how precious! I know the feeling...we are going to be grandparents for the 1st time to twins in May! We don't know what they are yet, but they are suppose to be identical. How's the house coming along?? Keep us posted!!
Blessings,
Cindy
Oh, Amy, what wonderful news!! You will be a terrific grammy!!! Grandbabies are just THE BEST! I love ours so much.
Hope your sweet family had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are gearing up for a great holiday season!
So much exciting news! I hadn't seen that you bought your charming new home. I see so much fluffing potential. Is this going to be your first grand? So happy to hear all these wonderful things happening for you. What a wonderful Thanksgiving you must have had.
Congratulations Amy.....my grands are such a blessing to my life....they just keep you going when sometimes its hard to try....have a blessed Christmas season...nothing like knowing you will have a sweet baby to love and cuddle in the spring...bet,you can't wait :)
Blessings
CONGRATULATIONS!
I am so happy for you.
Baby girls are so sweet, you are blessed :)
Yippee!! So happy for you all!!!That means lots of PINK!
Amy
Congratulations! You are truly blessed! Have a lovely day xx
Congratulations! March 23rd is a great day and I will share it!
Oooooo that is so much FUN!
Congrats Gramma!
Being a grandmother is the best.
How's the cottage coming along?
Awesome..congrats Gramma! :)
Congratulations! love nita
Hello Amy
How are you?
I hope your holidays are wonderful
Just been thinking about you and wondering how you are,
Enjoy!!!
Suzann~xoxo~
Yippy skippy girl! You to become a grandma, AND owner of a cute and adorable new house!! Life sounds very good and we are so thrilled that all is going your way at last. Can't wait to see that pink door and all the cute things you decorate with inside.
Congrats. to Alli too - we are thankful for strong women such as her.
Hope Christmas has been special for you this year. Here's to 2012, may it be the best year ever. I've been traveling to some amazing countries the past few months - at long last I'm home for a while and can catch up with all my special blogs friends.
Hugs Mary (and Bob)
Amy, I am SO HAPPY for all of you!! I love you dearly and know you are going to be the best grandma ever, expcept for me, of course.
Love you and Happy New Year!!
Peggy
Congratulations on being a grandma. I know your little girl will be loved by all. A little bird told me that your birthday is today. I wanted to tell you Happy Birthday. I hope you have had a wonderful day. Enjoy. A Missouri Friend.
Stopping by from Two Crazy Crafters to say happy belated birthday. Hope it was a good one. congrats on grandbaby to be. And on your sweet little house. Tammy
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