I received this in the mail today and was most pleasantly surprised when I opened the box. It was made by a young woman in California. She is a very young widow who supports herself and 2 young children doing this. She does exquisite work, don't you think?!~*~I've been busy today doing housewifey things like vacuuming, swiffering, dishes and mopping. I know some people look at them as chores, but I truly love taking care of my home. And my hubby. I appreciate him. I apprciate all men. I'm not a fan of feminism. I believe men and women were put on this earth for a purpose. Man takes care of his...
Luscious Cakes & Yummy Kisses!
I made this little petal cake because it is so stunning when put on a coffee table on a gorgeous cake stand. I found that cake stand recently at a boutique for $10.00!! What a deal. Now, I couldn't pass it up, could I? But I've given much thought as to what I'd put on it. Then a friend gave me a wonderful idea. I'm making some more today along with some more birdhouses covered with fabric until I learn how to paint properly.When Holly posted those tiny baby feet it made me smile because I love babies - ALL parts of them: feet, fingers, tummies, bottoms, but especially their little cheeks and lips....
You Know What I Mean.......
Isn't this adorable "eye candy"!! I forget who it belongs to.I've been in a nesting mood lately. You know what I mean - where we want to do things to our homes. I've not worked on making anything for my website for a couple of months now. But I've wanted to get my home fixed up the way I want it. It's been almost 2 years since we moved in! I want it comfortable and pink and rose-y and - well, you know what I mean.But I've been thinking as I've been doing things around here. Sometimes I'll be in a store and want to just get in and out. You know what I mean. So in my hurry-ness, I neglect to approach...
New Chandelier Finished!!!!
This is the finished chandelier. I'm very pleased with how it came out. Chiffon, organza ribbon and little roses sure can make the difference. If you'd like to see more pictures of it go to my web si...
A Spearing Hubby
Hubby went back east to his father's funeral a week ago. The only thing he wanted was his "spear" that was given to him years ago by his old scoutmaster. I said, "You'll never get that on a plane even if you find it." He said he'd try. Well, as you can see he did find it! He thought that it was lost forever. He did take it to one of those mailboxes place where they packed it up and mailed it home UPS. It arrived today and here he is with his spear from Borneo. If you look closely you'll see the top covering is elephant hair, which is very coarse to the touch. Then the spear is removeable and can...
The Saga of the New Chandelier
Men.......gotta love 'em!! Several weeks ago I told hubby I wanted a crystal chandelier. He said our home wasn't the type for a crystal chandelier. I said I'm shabby chic-ing it up. He still has not grasped that concept regardless of the fact that I have 3 Rachel Ashwell books in our book cases! Now, we know WHO was going to win this argume........ummm discussion, right?!?! Sigh.......... I even opened one of her books and showed him the concept: crystal chandelier, slipcovered chairs and sofa, chipped table. Well, not one to be deterred, I purchased said chandelier. It arrived and I unpacked...
I'm a Little Teapot......................
I love teapots. I collect teapots but I don't drink tea! Now how weird is that? Of course, as Jack says "Is there anything you don't love to collect?!" No, I guess there isn't really because at any given moment I'll start collecting something. Watch out, next week it might be gardenias and we know how expensive they are to buy. Whoooaaa, have you priced gardenias?! Pricey, I tell ya.Anyway, I collect just about anything with a teapot on it: cards, paintings, hanging ornaments, aprons, fabric or just plain little teapots when I can find them with roses on them. This one above has tulips but they...
Putting Up New Chandelier
This my true "sweetpea/Hon" putting up our new chandelier. I'll post back pictures when it is up, lit and decorated! I'm so excited I could just spit!! H...
Gotta Have It!!...................
Isn't this adorable?! I couldn't resist it when I saw it in a shop in Boise. I didn't know at the moment what I'd do with it, but that is not unusual for ME. I tried knives, forks, spoons but that didn't look right and I already have a little enamel pot for them. So this morning I thought "why not our sweeteners!" Voilà, there you have it. I talk the talk and walk the walk when it comes to having beauty, pink and roses all over my house. Pictures don't always do things justice and those of you who do ebay know that. When you actually see the items you receive after winning the item, it is always...
Tiaras!
"Tiara is a state of mind"! Just call me Queen/Diva Connie. Made my own because I couldn't find a real one. I guess Miss America has it this week........but I'll be looking out for an extra o...
Tra la la la la la la la la........And Old Ephemera !!..........
I finally found this one old stash of note papers and ephemera. I always took it out of the box and tied each set with pretty ribbons. So many pretty vintage or colorful ribbons are available to wrap around the various notes, ephemera or envelopes and writing paper that it makes one dizzy just seeing them in a beautiful box. Purple, pink, green polka dots, sunny yellow,blue stripes, pink dots, various stripes - enough to delight anyone looking at them. I even found some old anniversary cards from my sweetheart and some mother's day cards from him and my kids and valentines with roses all over...
Oh My Goodness!!!
I bought a little suitcase/storage box recently on ebay and it arrived today. It is adorable and pictured here on the right. It came in a box with a little sachet that is smelling up the room as I type with the fragrance of vanilla! What a sweet thought for that lady to send it. I love the decorated little suitcase of course, but to receive an additional little gift was an act of graciousness we don't often receive. I thank you for it and wanted you all to enjoy ...
Homecomings!
I bought this at Macy's years ago. Ahhhhh, Macy's –my favorite store in the whole world!I was just puttering around today dusting and cleaning while hubby is away at his father's funeral back east. I miss him more than I could ever put into words, so I try to keep busy when he has to go far away for a few days. It's as if a part of my body isn't here. I've relied on him for almost 46 years and just am so sad when he's not around me. "Ode to Hubby"?!?! Yep, he's my sweetheart. So anyway, I found this little rose dish to share with you and to try and ease my empty heart. But, hey, he'll be back...
Collecting Pitchers
I adore pitchers! I collect them and have some of the prettiest ever. This little cutie is one I just bought. Isn't it adorable? All pink checks, black and white stripes and ROSES! I collect a lot of things, but most of all anything with roses: towels, plates, prints, fabrics, bowls, cards, boxes, blankets, cups, trays, paper, you name it. If there is a rose on it, I'll buy it. I wonder what others collect. I know some people collect vintage items and stamps, coins, CDs, videos but I'd really love to hear from someone who collects really unusual stuff. Any takers out there? Tell me about it.Just...
Birdhouses
I have always love birdhouses, especially the decorative ones. I collect them and have them under tables and on shelves and even try to sell them on ebay and my website. They are truly adorable, but I guess other people aren't as interested in them as I am. LOL But here are a couple of them I put on some shelves I hung saturday night - with hubby's help, of course. Okay, okay, he did all the work; I just supervised!! He's such a great guy. Gotta love that man. Anyone else collect anything - anything at all?!?! Ha. I'd love to hear from you with ideas about your collections. Who knows; it might...
You have to enlarge by clicking to read his little message!!Hope everyone had a wonderful easter. Holly, I love your doodle packs. Put some more on so I can see them! How do you like the little graphic I came up with?!?! I think he's a cut...
Roses & Wine.........................
I have so many stemware glasses it isn't even funny. I don't know what to do with them anymore. Then a gracious lady gave me an idea! Boing.......... here it is! I'm not sure what I'll do with them; I may sell some and keep some. Decisions, decisions! Anyway, thanks, Stephanie, for one terrific idea for people who don't drink and are stuck with dozens of vintage wine glass...
Look at Your Refrigerator!!
I love these little boxes we can paint and personalize. Try it.Refrigerators! Have you really looked at yours lately? I've seen some that I wouldn't even keep food for my pets (if I had any) in. Yuck. Well, I'm here to tell you that they can be beautiful also. Put some fresh strawberries in it. Then some apples, lemons, oranges and kiwi. Look at the colors of all that. Just gorgeous. Put a freshener in there so it doesn't have bad smells. Put some lovely stemware in them to get frosty and cold before you serve your drinks - water, kool-aid, juice, sodas or whatever you drink. They will look so...
Thursday's Musings................
Isn't this pretty? I saw this for sale and wanted to share it with you. What a tranquil setting it radiates! She is another of my favorites artists. I just put it on here for visual beauty.Hubby's home today and doing some honey-dos for me. What is in the gene make-up of men that they cannot wring out a rag/cloth when doing something?!?! We've been married for almost 46 years and he has yet to "get the clue" about that and it certainly isn't from any lack on my part of telling him. Hah. Women rinse out the rag until nothing drips out of it; men wring it out a bit and then start walking out of...
Fancy "Schmancy" Chandeliers
I love decorating my home. Anything I do to it brings joy to me. I think Jack likes it; although, no matter what I do to it pleases him because it pleases me! He treats me like a queen. Imagine a retired Marine (a true man's man) living in a pink roses girly girl house!!We used to have a very formal dining room with a 60 yr. old crystal chandelier, but we didn't entertain in it very much so it was a useless room. I do NOT like useless rooms, so in this house it is just a small area off the kitchen. When all the kids and grandkids come we put in the 2 leaves and scrunch around the table, but it's...
The Joy of Sounds.........
I posted this little picture simply for "eye candy"; it's just some cute little hanging ornaments I've made and are for sale on ebay for a penny and free shipping. But I am very visual and need to see pretty things and try to post pictures with every post. Not always successful.Anyway, I was thinking this morning while vacuuming, swiffering and mopping. Sounds are also important to me. I don't like loud music and don't watch television but there are certain sounds that I love to hear. One is the sound of a car crunching on gravel roads (just love it). Also the sound of my sound machine which I...
Monday, Monday :-)
I love mondays!! Absolutely love them. Especially monday nights. When I was working in the corporate world, monday nights were my favorite time. Don't know why. Just love them. Fridays were always nice, but monday nights were and still are my favorite part of the week. I can now just "loll" around if I want to. But I usually choose to clean my house on that day. That way I can devote the rest of the week to "creating" or whatever I want to do. Enjoy the Mon Day. ...
