Vintage Easter Card

I came across this Easter Greeting Card today and wanted to share it with you. It's so cute! There is actually "hair" poking thru the card!! Too sweet =) This was given to my Dad from his Aunt long ago.

Enjoy!

Spring Cleaning

With Spring right around the corner I've started my Spring Cleaning.

Why you ask, have you started before Spring arrives?

So when the weather gets nice I can get out into the garden & play!!

I'm cleaning section by section...the only way I can do it with this

crazy busy life I have.

Anyway, I was thinking of sharing a few of the vignettes around my home. I know I like to took at others homes...does that make me noisy??

I hope not, just curious to see how others do their decorating. Maybe pick up an idea or two ;)

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This is my entryway.

I have several old photos along with newer ones. The one in the center is my Mother when she was Queen of the Holy Ghost, a Portuguese Celebration.

My Grandmother made that dress by hand...amazing!

The wall opposite has a vintage radio/turntable console that belonged to my husband's Grandmother. I found the mirror burried in my parent's garage and it fit beautifully. The old round frame, that is hanging from the mirror, I found & fell in love with at an estate sale. There are several items close to my heart on top. The glass case on the left holds vintage eye glasses from my Grandmother. Inside the dome is a pocket watch that has been handed down to my husband from his father, who received it from his father. Don't you love that trifold mirror? I found that at a yard sale for $3.00!! I was so excited. My postcard collection fills the basket to overflowing ;)

I found so many treasures while clearing my parent's farm that I wanted to display, but didn't know where to. Our home isn't that big, so I had to come up with some creative ideas.

I decided to make a collage ontop of the radio then cover it with glass...need to keep it easy to clean ;)

I placed one of my Mother's embroidered table cloths on top. I added pictures of both sides of my Grandparents & my parents.

The gloves were handcrocheted by my Grandmother, gorgeous aren't they? She was a very talented lady and I miss her dearly. There is also a vintage lace scarf and other vintage textiles.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoy sharring with you.

Enjoy your weekend!!

Charm Swap

The magazine Cloth Paper Scissors is having a charm swap.

Can you imagine how many charms they are going to recieve?

WOW, that's alot!

Well, I'm adding to their sack & sacks of charms =)

Here are the ones I sent in.

The base is a wooden bead, I added a copper Dragonfly finding along with one of my Cockatoo's pink feathers. This included vintage buttons from my Mother's button can. =) A few pearls were added for a touch of romance.

This rose is made from Fimo pearl white & soft pink clay. Pearls were added here as well.

This is my little steampunk charm made with some of the inner workings of a watch. A dragonfly finding was also added.

The swap deadline to have your charms in is April 13th. They hope to have them swapped by June 1st. I'm so anxious to see what the charms I receive look like!!

Nice Weather

The weather has been so nice these past few days.

I took a leisurely walk in the backyard.

Some of my plants are starting to bud!

Spring is comming!!

My Koi were particularly happy,

warmer weather means warmer water =)

Here are a few pictures I wanted to share.

Enjoy =)

Remember Spring is on it's way!!!

Katie's Turn!

Katie is running this week. Cyndar & Toby didn't make the cut =(

We'll see if Katie can do better ;)

Thanks so much!

Toby's Turn

Let's see if Toby can do any better!!

Vintage Valentine Postcards

Here are a pair of Vintage Valentine Postcards I'd Like to share.

Enjoy!

Purging

Well, I never thought I'd get rid of these. I had always planned to keep them.
 

Not sure why, I had thought I'd use them for reference, new ideas, etc., but seemed I only reread them when I was sick. They just seem comforting to me.

I'm talking about my 14+ years collection of Country Living Magazines.

Your probably saying "get a life!" LOL There are those of us that do collect magazines, believe it or not.

Oh, the furnishings in those pictures. The gardens, the stories, and the crafts!

They have a way of drawing me in. Dreaming about what it must be like to live in some of those homes, cities.

It was always fun & exciting to implement some of those ideas into my own home. Although, it seems over the years, I've developed my own style.

I go to bed at night & rearrange different areas of my home in my mind.

I love the idea of redecorating with things you already own. I guess that's the thrifty part of me showing ;)

While I am always anxious to receive next months edition & read it from cover to cover, I no longer feel the need to "hang on" to what had become my security blanket.

I am putting my collection up for auction on eBay.

They will be sold in lots by the year.

I only hope they find a good home that will treasure them as I did.

Vote For Cyndar!

Hey, why not? =)

Thank you!!!

Out With The Old, In With The New

No, I haven't gone off the deep end. LOL

It's just time to have a clearance sale....a BIG Clearance sale!!

Starting in the Spring I will be listing new items, so need to make room for the new Treasure.

All auction listings start at just 99 cents!

It will be the last time around for some of these items.

So if you find a spare minute, pop in & see my great deals.

Enjoy your day =)

Charm Swap

Well I have finally finished all my charms for the Charm Swap!! This is my first swap, let alone being my first attempt at charms themselves.

They've been sent, now to wait for the arrival of the swap =)

Yes, I am excited!!

Valentine Comfort Doll and Charm Swap

Esty Cottage Style Group has decided to have a Valentine Comfort Doll and Charm Swap this month. We each are making a Comfort Doll to send to Pat. We are also making charms to exchange with each other.

Here is my finished Doll. It is on it's way to Pat =)

Since I had finished others, I included them also.

The sweet little pink "dream" one was made by my daughter. Melissa. Isn't she sweet?

 

Well, Off to finish my charms!!

Keep warm =)

Happy Holidays!!

Just a quick post to wish all of you

the Best and Warmest Memory Making Holiday Season ever!

Should you or family be traveling, wishing a safe journey.

Take care and hope Santa is good to you =)

*hugs*

deb

No More Lawn a At Last!!!

For a while now, I've wanted to rid our front yard of lawn.
Let's face it, lawn takes a lot of maintenance and water.
We've haven't met our rainfall for the last few years, so my neighbors don't think I'm as crazy a they thought I was! 

I used the same method in the front as I did in the back.

Cover the existing lawn with a thick layer of newspaper.
On top on the newspaper add a thick layer of compost.
The newspaper kills the lawn and turns into compost too.
I consider it the lazy man's  lazy woman's way to garden.
I really don't consider myself lazy,
but I don't go looking for extra work if I can get away with an easier method =)
Neighbors didn't understand why I didn't dig up the lawn,
remove a layer of soil and replace it with "good" soil.
Heck no!

So here a few pics I took along the way.
I started the beginning of last summer.
Took my time (needed to save the money)
and finally finished last month.

The front lawn ~ before

The grass is gone!
Recycled brick edging.

Salvaged rock property line border.
Keep that lawn over there! ;)

The other half. I found this beautiful red slate at the quarry.
I made paths from the sidewalk and driveway to the main sidewalk. I love it! That pot you see is where the sewer cleanout is.
Haven't decided exactly what to do there yet to keep it "clear".

So far the spring bulbs are in, along with a few Iris.
White and purple Violets, Foam Flower then Lily of the Valley followed. Recently I purchased a Pomegranate and Beauty Berry. Anxious to see them all sprout out in the spring.

Considering a small rock/stone water? feature to include.

It will evolve over time.
No hurry to fully plant.
I like to see what calls out to me.

Right now I am just enjoying NO LAWN!!

You can find an update on my front garden here

Holiday Hang Tags

I belong to an eBay Group called Age Before Beauty (AB4B). It's filled with a group of ladies who are very Talented Artisans. Each month there is a group launch of items within a particular theme. This month is "Shopping Frenzy". =)

Well, was I surprised yesterday to pop into the group and see one of my launch items featured! I am still amazed I was invited to join this wonderful group & feel honored to be able to join in these launches.

These are the Holiday Tags that were chosen ro be featured!

Here are others that are listed currently.

Should you like to see more lovely handcrafted items by our group

 type AB4B into the search bar on eBay =) You won't be disappointed!

Toodles til next time

*hugs*

deb

Follow up to Yesterdays Post

Just a quick post to follow up on yesterday's post.

Here is Pat's Blog where she posts all the dolls she recieves.

http://www.comfortdolls.blogspot.com/

Way Cool Pat! She is such a super lady.

Have an enjoyable evening =)

Comfort Doll Project

I've been made aware of a wonderful lady that has been doing a generous loving project. Her name is Pat Winter. She started making small dolls to send to abused women's shelters.

Here is an excerpt from her site:

"Everyone at some time or another needs a positive gesture,even if from a stranger. The maker of the doll would enjoy the creating from her heart and hands, and the recipient will enjoy the gesture that someone thought of her......

It offers a woman in need, a gentle hug and the feeling that other women who may have been in her shoes at one time knows what she endures and shows there is hope for a brighter future.....

I am extending an open invitation worldwide to anyone who wants to make a small (6" or less) doll of any type."

To read her entire story, here is a link to her Comfort Doll Site:

http://www.patwintergatherings.com/Comfort_Doll_Project.html

Pat sends out a dozen at a time to shelters all over the US.

She has shipped 32 dozen so far!!

What a wonderful way to make this Holiday Season a Giving Season =)

I have made 2 so far and plan to make many more as time allows.

A definate reminder for the recipient that someone cares all year round.

Should you find a bit of spare time on your hands, while sitting in front of the TV, whip a few up. They will be greatly appreciated.

*hugs*

deb

Treasure Hunting

Well, I've been digging through my Treasure Pile again!

I have pulled out these two antiques to list on eBay today.

This old Glow Heater Blue Line by Montgomery Ward & Co.

Neat cast iron base. Not sure if it works, but displays beautifully.

Ceramic cone core.

This antique Baby Doll Bed is over 60 years old. All original pale pink paint, chippy & peely. My sister is the original owner. Wooden.

Have a beautiful Autumn Weekend!!

*hugs*

deb

More Holiday Items Listed!

Ornament Hooks and Holiday Hang Tags

have been added to my eBay Store.

Here's a few samples:

"Country Holiday" Hang Tags

"Snowmen" Holiday Hang Tags   This is a very busy time of year for everyone.
Keep warm Stay safe
*hugs* deb

Holiday Door Greeters

Wishing everyone a Memory Making Holiday Season!

I finally found time to get started on a few Holiday projects....

*~*Holiday Door Greeters*~*

Several styles & sizes to accommodate everyone

Here are a few currently listed on eBay. I had fun making them, I hope you have fun looking at them =)

 

 

Sweet Shabby Cottage Mitten

Door Greeter

 

Gingerbread Man Door Greeter
 

 

Mini Lavender Door Greeter

 

 

 

Holiday Door Greeter

Thanks for taking a peek~

Wishing you a happy day!

*hugs*

deb