Friday, March 18, 2016

ANTIQUING, PAINTING & FAMILY DINNER

Found this Pair of Candelabras  at a new Antique Mall in Harrisonville!. Had to have them at  just $15.00 a piece. I originally thought I'd put them out in my garden with blue bottles instead of candles. They are nice and heavy and would be neat even if they rusted! But, I  have found a place I like them in the house too! So it's a dilemma!

This was a sweet little lite reading book that makes you feel good! Checked it out of the Church Library.

I have been wanting a watch lately and looking around, but nothing seemed right.then I remembered Mother's old watch, got a new battery and it's perfect

Made this little brooch the other day while watching the reruns of Downton Abbey!

We had the residents paint on bricks the other day. They did real well!

I forgot to take a picture while they were all at the tables painting So just caught a few of them that lingered!

More of the finished bricks!

Great Grandson Eli posing with his art work!

Grandma's piece!
We make a good team!


We got out early and voted Tuesday! Eli sat on my lap while I explained what I was doing and how important it was! He helped put the ballot in the box and very proudly received his" I Voted sticker  too!

We were amused when son Paul arrived at family dinner with the same shirt his Dad had on!  Happy Spring


Tuesday, March 1, 2016

NEW COTTAGE GUEST- -STILL CELEBRATING: BIRTHDAY AND SPRING!

Youngest Granddaughter Michail is now staying in The Cottage for awhile. She has moved back from Wisconsin and trying to get started on a career! This picture really shows a part of the cottage needing a scraping and paint job! It all doesn't look like this! Our little dog Tasha thinks she's O.K. now, but she takes protecting us and the property very seriously!
My latest Birthday Card from@Grassroots Art Center in Lucas, Kansas Maurice say's it's a 1954 Cadillac! The year he graduated from High School!

Neighbor and special friend gave me this pretty" blingy" necklace and pretty card1

My Sorority Sisters celebrated the 1st day of March with a lovely tea at@ Country Keepsake Tea Room in Belton, Mo.

My Choice!

Others!

Hungry Yet?

Very Unusual  Decoration: A Curtain made out of Tea Bags!

Some Used some not!

The Viola's finally arrived at Walmart! Yeah!

Such precious little faces!

And They have a Long Blooming Season!

Picked up some Spring Flowers and Bow for the Back door Wreath.

Been wanting to find these rocks for painting pictures on then Abandoning them around just for fun! Found them at Home Depot for $12.00 a big bag!  Hope to have some ready for Easter

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

OLD BOOKS AND VIOLETS!

 I bought this set of old books from a Catholic Thrift Store Years ago and have enjoyed reading them thru the years.

My little trio of porcelain kitties watch over us in our bedroom.

This Needlepoint Pillow is one of my favorite Violet pieces I forgot to picture last post!

Love this vase! It hangs on our picture gallery wall in the bedroom.

This is little Marlynne probably 77 years ago! Ouch!

I found this little violet pin dish years ago at an  Estate Sale

Neighbor and friend Hope gave me these years ago for my birthday.

I knew I wanted to use a small piece of this beautiful material sister Judy gave me for book markers.

So I got busy the other night and...

Made them!

Victoria, sister Judy's doggy is visiting us for a few days. But after a vigorous romp and walk....

She and Tasha are ready for a "Lay Down" Hope you are enjoying your days too! Spring is just 333 days away! Yeah! You might enjoy my other blog also: wwwmcreatesdaily.blogspot.com  Blessings!

Friday, February 5, 2016

HAPPY FEBUARY 6th BIRTHDAY TO ME!


My last year before I cross over into the big 80!  But never fear, I'll enjoy every one of those birthdays and spread out the fun just like I have in the past!
The inside of  my 1950 Birthday Card above
 Violets are my Birthday Flower, so I have been aware of them more lately!
I have been looking again at some of my past Birthday Wishes.  Many years ago sister Judy gave me a beautiful bouquet of long steam forever roses with little love messages. The bouquet is still on display in our bedroom

Mother gave me a surprise 16th Birthday Slumber Party and embroidered this dish for all my friends to sign. I still have it displayed in our kitchen.

Here we are with me at the center end. We kept in touch for many years, but now some have past on and I just get a Christmas card from one or two of them.

This little darling birthday card was sent to me 68 yrs ago!

Un-believable!

The inside of this card is shown  above. The back note on card is below.

I remember this little pink cross for my Bible, but sadly I have misplaced it over the years.

My last Birthday Card from Mother. Feb. 6, 2000

Bittersweet!

Sister Judy and I a few days ago at The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall in Grain Valley

So Many Fun Booths!

Decorated for Valentines Day!


Cute Garlands!

Liked the 3 Borders around this colorful quilt!

Great Grandson Eli helping me  show off my Birthday Card which came  today from Cousin Florence & Roger.  Wishing you all some fun days too! You might check out my 2nd blog: wwwmcreatesdailyblogspot.com also.