Thursday, May 29, 2008
ONE MAN'S JUNK..ANOTHER MAN'S TREASURE
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
CLOCHES..JARS.. LIKE CONSERVATORIES
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Chippy Ceiling Tin
I purchased this large 30" ceiling tin several months ago and it laid in the garage and I thought I have to do some thing with it. I am doing a bride tree for Christmas so I thought I would make something to connect with that theme. I did get some ornaments made for the tree this past week. Opps back to the tin....Dawn shared this lovely bride on one of her older posts... The tin has antique lace... old cuffs.. very old buttons.... brooch...ribbons.....mother of Pearl buckle... and papers....It is very shabby and chippy.....I have a large easel I am going paint white and set it in front of the fireplace over summer till I start decorating for Christmas the last week in October....
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Treasured Blogger Friends
Blogging can change womens lives.. It is a blessing... You can come into anothers home and sit each morning or afternoon or evening even and write, read, enjoy photos, wonderful thoughts, enjoy friends without leaving your home...{ with the cost of fuel staying put being a good idea}
To me.. sharing simple chores...{ On the farm it is still chores} found treasures and stories and wonderful photos and ideas can mop up life's grit... Worry and woes can also be shaken out. Lifes wear and tear can be hung out to dry..... Come share a cup of tea ... my dear blogger friend...
Thursday, May 22, 2008
A Romantic Piece From The Past
Remember the ones fighting for our country
TO DAD and MOM
IF ROSES GROW IN HEAVEN ..LORD...PLEASE PICK A BUNCH FOR ME..PLACE THEM IN MY FATHER AND MOTHER'S ARMS AND TELL THEM THEY'RE FROM ME. TELL THEM I LOVE THEM AND MISS THEM AND WHEN THEY TURN TO SMILE...PLACE A KISS UPON THEY'RE CHEEK AND HOLD THEM FOR AWHILE... BECAUSE REMEMBERINGS SO EASY..I DO IT EVERYDAY... THEY'll ALWAYS BE A ACHE IN MY HEART... THAT WILL NEVER GO AWAY...
I just wanted a post a tribute to my mother and father as we approch this Memorial Day weekend.....Mom and dad you are loved and missed.....
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Antique Shop on Way For Visit
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
SHARING
The uses of terms like " would you care for" "yes,please" "Thank you"..all simple exchanges of pleasantness... To be thankful for what we are about to receive. How nice... Compared to all the unpleasant words and phrases we hear in our today society.
Share, offer, receive and most important say " thank you" it really only takes a moment and memories of a pleasant experience can last a lifetime. Like the serving of tea... it refills your cup...
All it takes is a invitation... 2 cups to warm the heart... Oh the invitation.. to me personally.. I love a written in pen or calligraphy...but as long as it is heartfelt it will be remembered.
Servings of tea, ice tea or lemonade are always wonderful choices.. The KEY in my eye.... Please use lovely china and glass...Please do not use plastic or paper { only if the gathering is larger and it needs to be.} The use of paper or plastic to me spoils the whole mood.
Sharing of friendship offers a feeling of safeness and nurturing.. and that is what makes it so very comforting. It is okay to share... Our teacups don't talk...like we hear so many times. Do you remember the greatest gift you every received? Was it shared? Mine goes back 50 years or so. My graduation gift. My father has passed away recently and mom and I had been struggling to make ends meet as ladies did not have jobs like they do now. I received a beautiful gold watch from my mother. I wore it will pride. { I still have the watch} I found out months later from my mothers employer that my mother had went without lunches and breaks for a couple months to be able to pay for the watch and get it out of lay-away so I would have it for my graduation day. I believe the love and endurance of that lovely lady has been passed on by her giving and sharing spirit.. Share your homes, nourishment and joys and sorrows of life in a beautiful desirable manner.. Humans can be like our china and breakable ... but also resilient and pick up the pieces..
Share a wonderful time with a friend or family.. It is a blessing and your life will be richer...
FOR WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE WILL YOUR HEART BE ALSO..... { the book of Matthew}
Monday, May 19, 2008
It's off to Golf I go....
HOME-MADE GIFTS FROM THE HEART
Sunday, May 18, 2008
HOME SWEET HOME
HOME.. our daily companion.. it warms us when the rest of the world seems cold.... gives us strength when weary and lends grace to our gatherings... the smells of breakfast cooking and filling our rooms... a lovely table of mismatched dishes... a flickering candle and a lovely bud from our garden adorning our table.... all these restores our body and spirit.. this indulges our eye as well as our taste buds.
Life is so precious... making sure our home is a refuge, not just a place to lay our head is so very important. Our homes are there to greet us in the morning and in the evenings after a hard labor and to the ones who can be at home.. for our afternoon leisure... These moments are meant to be serene. Adding personality to our personal space with found loved objects..a beautiful quilt or lovely throw...flowers...crystal with it's shimmer...all add comfort and welcome. A pretty teacup. a piece of antique or vintage are things we draw pleasure from... all adding grace and beauty. A collector loves to display and share with friends,,, we find ourselves in yet another antique or at a flea market turning over a object to view it's maker's mark....running our finger for chips and if we happen to find one we find we love it anyway and choose to take it home. These pleasures are what allows us to feel we are in a place of comfort and with a dear friend..HOME...........
Saturday, May 17, 2008
PERSONAL THOUGHTS
Friday, May 16, 2008
Adding Beauty
PLEASURES OF A LITTLE SHOPPE
Thursday, May 15, 2008
OLD BOOKS
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Indulging As A Woman
Yesterdays Charm Today...More Buttons
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
SHARING WONDERFUL TIMES
Monday, May 12, 2008
MORE VINTAGE BROOCHES
Friday, May 9, 2008
VINTAGE PLANT HOLDERS
SPOKE TO ME
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
VINTAGE TREASURES
I purchased this wonderful book on ebay from one of my favorite sellers a year or so ago and have tryed some ideas similar to some featured in it. I also still find myself on the look out for a few other items to try but it takes some time to find just the right object most of the time.....