SORORITY COTTAGE PARTY WITH A BLUE THEME

We have a Cottage Party in my "Mom's Cottage" once a year. We pick a theme color for each year. This year it was Blue, even down to Blue underwear for a couple of the members! (More info than you wanted I'm sure!)

After a delicious luncheon and business meeting we settled in for a fun game of Bunco! We played individually instead of pairs.

The two winners happened to be sitting opposite each other, Esther in the light blue jacket on the left side of table and Sue in the bright blue blouse on the right side.

 This picture was taken before everyone arrived. We have 9 members but two were out of town.

I had a homemade heart pincushion for each member by their plate.

Members entered thru the blue and white checked streamers.

My blue outfit along with my just finished Yo Yo Flower Necklace.

After the Cottage Party members stopped down at the house for a walk thru of my "Blue Bottle Garden"

Hope you enjoy the walk thru too!

Happy Spring! Hope your are having as much fun as I am!

WEEKEND FUN WITH SISTER JUDY!

We were so excited to hear about "Mom's Ole Stuff". It used to be close to  Red Bridge Road and now it's on Holmes in Belton. Just so much fun!  We bought lots!

They have been restoring their house as well as the cute shop

We also found this neat shop and helped them celebrate their 1st. Anniversary!

We thought this coffee table would be perfect for sister Judy's daughter Joy!

It has a really neat mosaic top!

I dearly love old boxes and vintage material, so had to have these!

We stopped at JoAnns Fabric in Belton for this black and white polka dot material. It will be used for the backing, binding and accent for my  "Funny Fowl" Quilt! And when ever the Fat Quarters are on sale I pick up a few more for my "Stash"!

We stopped at Salvation Army in Belton also and got sheets to make some fun napkins for my  upcoming Cottage Party.

 Well here's part of my loot: A big red frame, darling little girls dress, wooden folk art man,  30 Neat old "Fan" Quilt blocks, little magnifying glass and blue glass plant waterer, which I just use for pretty in the garden

Next: a old cherry apron to go with my cherry dishes, a darling black kitten pot holder, yellow enamelware bowl, Darling Raggedy Ann and a yellow printed towel!

And lastly 2 red hankies, darling little boy and kitten print, a porcelain kitten and a darling book!  Such a fun weekend! I wish the same for everyone!

A REDO OF THE COTTAGE GARLAND & MORE

I took out the colorful Sari ribbon and left it neutral!  I like it much better!

Looking into the Bedroom area from the Entry/Dinning Area.

The crocus are blooming and the Jonquils almost!  I'm going out to weed the little garden as soon as I finish here!

My Secret Pal in club gave me this neat bird feeder for my belated Birthday Gift. We hung it right outside the kitchen window, so we're expecting quite a show soon!

 I set the table  "Irish Style" for the Club Luncheon.

Sister Judy and I found these "Cherry" pottery kitchen ware at The Brass Amadello. They are so me!  Maurice & I are enjoying the new look!

Thursday night cards with new member (right  front). Hope your days include some fun time too! Blessings!

HEXAGON QUILT BLOCKS BECOME NOTEBOOK HOLDERS

I wanted to make something for my "New/Old Club" members. While browsing thru  magazine I come up with this!

and turned them into this!

Note Pad Holders

Three more to go!

Got my new Quilting Magazine today! Delightful as always!

My Nighttime read right now. I love the children Scholastic Books. I get them at the Thrift Stores!

My Beta Sigma Phi Chapter visited  the Headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. this week. We were given a very nice tour by our Mo. division chairman Cynthia Meadows.( in red top in the center)     I have been a member since March 1987 and hold the Masters degree.

 Here we are with Laura Ross Wingfield now President of Beta Sigma Phi . (in yellow sweater on the right)

Maurice and I celebrated our 60th Engagement Anniversary Feb. 26th. This picture was right before we married in 1955.

Here I am at one of our favorite locations Barnes & Noble. I browse all the creative books and magazines.

And Maurice heads for the History and Religion Sections

Then after several hours at Barnes & Noble we go to another favorite place Sweet Tomatoes for a late lunch! Hope all is well in your world too!

BIRTHDAY TRIP & TREASURES

The "Hunt" is the best part! You never know what you might find! This was my pile of treasures from the Birthday Trip!

Just loved these little yellow canaries! Think I see a Spring Shelf arrangement in the makings here!

Found several old hand crocheted pot holders to add to my collection!

Neat old red flowered pillow and precious raggedy dolls New and old!

Really unique Clock Potholder!

Delightful Antique Shop!

Of course anything red catches my eye!

Sister Judy's special High School friend meet up with us here in Ozark.

A picture before Church this morning! I'm sporting my "Reckless Necklace" made by  Mri Pilar.

Stayed here on my Birthday

Beautiful waterfalls!

Beautiful Scenery!

Sister Judy and I.

A touch of spring!

And an inviting shop window.

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But alas, the shop was closed. Had a wonderful trip anyway!