Altered Tags, Thrift Treasures and ???

The "family" ATC went out to the ATC swap that I'm in...sorry if I posted before you rec'd yours. You can see the theme is "family" and I had the hardest time getting an idea for them.

The tag above is for the other ATC/tag swap that I'm in and I made 2 different ones and this is the only one left for me...

These darling tags are from Elizabeth at Creative Breathing. We did a one on one tag swap and she sent me 2 tags. The backs are also sweet. She makes wonderful paper treasures. Thank You Elizabeth!!!

Went to the thrift store today and found a few treasures. The poinsettia napkins are for Christmas morning brunch. I have 8 napkins for 4.58. Can't beat that price. I have a vintage poinsettia table cloth and think these will be great. The blue plate is for my collection and the pillows may stay as they would look nice on my green sofa. I love kitchen towels...I know a little weird. This one with blue flowers and red cherries is so sweet.

This very sweet set of blue and yellow napkins and place mats look and feel new and it's a set of 6 for 5.99...another great price. I told Kailee that I was going to sell them and she said" NO, let's keep them :) " She is learning :)

Hummm.........what are these 2 little items....I'm having a little giveaway and see the box by them...well...I'm packing that little box with little Christmas gifts. Tiny treasures from Me to One of You!!! Just leave me a comment on this post and I'll draw a name Sunday evening. I'll send to USA and Canada friends. Just a little something for Christmas Cheer. Remember...don't share the giveaway...it's for my regular readers. I know...I'm weird about this also!!

It looks like there are a FEW estate sales to go to...and a couple have the magic words"digger", "packed" and "vintage"...and those words are what we are looking for. I'll let you know if those words were truthful.

Have a great weekend!!!

Warmly,

Deb :)

Blessings Received, HQ ready & Treasures

Just a couple of pictures of my "room" for the sale that starts on Thursday. The computer takes too long to upload and it's late...you get the idea of the things that are for sale!!!

I used table clothes as curtains along with hankies :)

Just a couple of "finds" this weekend treasure hunting. These were 2nd day and 1/2 off :) The fruit on the left is a wall pocket.

I won a giveaway that Marydon at Blushing Roses had. That is a blessing :) It's a Tea theme along with a book about decorating small space. I have a new tea cup and saucer, tea warmer, teas and pretty candle rings. THANK YOU, Marydon :) She is having more giveaways!!!

I hope that you noticed my new banner!!! Isn't she just the sweetest little girl :) Sharon from My Vintage Studio makes then :) LOVE MINE!!! You can click on my sidebar and visit her to get one made just for you!!

That's it for today...I need to get crafting...I make my Christmas cards and am WAY behind and I have a few gifts to make...Have a great week!

Warmly,

Deb :)

Thrift Store Finds, JOY and More...

I picked up this "JOY" today at a monthly occasional sale. Theses types of sales are very popular around here. I love old, chippy tin :)

A little, easy project....simple 1.00 frame...

vintage music and more JOY!!!

Thrift store finds...for resale...

More thrift store finds to sell...the set of 4 napkins with pretty napkin rings were only 3.99 for the set!!! DEAL!!! I need to find some for myself.

This tag is for Elizabeth at Creative Breathing. We are doing a one to one tag swap. I am showing you the one I made for her...she should have hers by the time this is posted...otherwise SURPRISE!!!

When I was at the thrift store on Tuesday, I was there for 3 hours!!!. I love buying books there. They are so cheap!! I try to find decorating ones that I don't have to add to my collection. I could probably spend more time there as they are always stocking the shelves.

Update from Monday...teacher's helper: I checked their homework papers, made sure that there were 20 pennies in old film canisters. Not exactly what I was thinking I would be doing.

Now I'm busy getting things marked for the sale next week at HQ...LOTS of treasures to get ready and then to make my space look very inviting :) I was there today and it's looking like CHRISTMAS!!!

Warmly,

Deb :)

Inside Grandma's China Cabinet & More

I found the perfect place for my "Ladies"...in the living room above this sweet little desk. This was my Grandmas china cabinet on my dad's side. Mom gave it to me after we moved in this house. I love the curved glass and the wood shelves.

On the top shelf are two plates that my mom gave me when I had my children. The one in the middle is when daughter was born in 1982 and the blue one on the right when my son was born in 1979. The blue plate on the left is a Jack Russell that hubby bought for me when we went to San Francisco a few years ago. Also on the shelf are my kids hand prints that I did when they were very young. They are my most valued treasure in the cabinet :)

The next shelf has most of the chintz that I have collected over the years. Some were bought at estate sales and one set on with the butter dish, S&P on the tray, hubby bought for me at an auction.

The TEA letters I bought from Brook at The Home That Love Built. She also made the JOY letters that you will see on the bottom shelf. The roses that you see were made by Lorena at Rose Chic Friends. She still makes them for you to purchase.

Along with the chintz, I have a few "Shelley" C&S, which are very collectible.

This is the bottom shelf with some of treasures that friends have given me, each with their special meaning.

Some pretty pink Fenton pieces and some Roseville, Hull and Red Wing pieces.

The dried flower bouquet is my wedding bouquet and it's 19 years old. I just can't throw it away.

This is my center piece for now. The cream quilt piece is from my baby sister who made it just for me. She even added the button and doilies to make it mine! She is very talented. You should see the scrapbook's she has made. Awesome!

Tomorrow I am going to "school" and be a teacher's helper in Kailee room. Not sure what I'll be doing and it is just for 1 hour and 15 minutes...you would think the teacher would want the "helper" for a couple of hours...

The weather was wonderful this weekend. The yard work is all done and I trimmed back the rose bushes. Hubby checked out the snow blower, so we are ready for winter.

How was your weekend??? What did you do??

Warmly,

Deb :)

Turkey Decor and More

I'm doing easy and simple for my Thanksgiving Decor...plus I don't have much and I decorate for Christmas right after Thanksgiving day.Bow window in the dining area, above and fireplace mantle below. I altered the banner on the mirror.

I took this picture today of JB...he has his perch on top of an old chest with his dog bed, looking outside and enjoying the view.

I know the "chamber pot" is a little chippy, missing it's handles...it still had to come home with me and live in my bathroom. See the picture below...her name is "Betty" and she will find a new home next to the other new ones in the living room. Don't you love old sheet music. The little needlework pieces are "rugs" that the older lady made for her doll houses. These were extra ones that had to come home too! See the old cow bell? I would LOVE to have a collar of old cow bells. They are SO expensive...

The estate sale is all over and not all the items were sold. I'm not sure what will happen to the left overs.

Now...I can think about getting ready for the sale at HQ which is on the 19th...and it's a Christmas theme. I have a few totes of Christmas items to mark. I am so in the mood to craft and hope to do some this weekend. No estate sales for us this weekend. Gotta get the house in order, rake up leaves and a few more projects.

Happy treasure hunting to those of you who are going!!!

Warmly,

Deb :)

My Dad Made an Airplane & Treasures

My Dad made this airplane when I was in grade school. It's a "Fly Baby" and he made it in the basement of our house. My Dad passed away 12 years ago. He was a very talented man. It's too bad that the airplane is a one seater...we never got to fly in it. The plane is still around and in another state. Just a little something I've been meaning to share for awhile. :)

Treasures from the estate house. The bottle on the right is a deep purple and the little shaker on the left is a pretty blue.

Very old mason jars. I have seen a square one and now it's mine. The one on the right is dated. I just had to buy 1 of her oil lamps. Love the little foot stool and it's needlework. I don't know if the lady of the house did the needlework...I'm guessing she did.

The sale went well today. MANY item were sold. Tomorrow is 1/2 to 1/3 off and I expect that the house will empty out. We are also doing 5.00 bag sale with the stuff on the back porch. They can fill the back with stuff for 5.00...

I'm off to watch some TV and then to bed. It's the night where we set back out clocks...so I get 1 hour of "extra" sleep.

I will have more treasures to show you later in the week...

Warmly,

Deb :)

It's Almost Ready..The Estate House!!!

Hello blogging friends. I must say...this estate house has kept me busy...I've put in 58 hours and will work again on Friday and then the sale that is Saturday and Sunday, plus the clean-up after the sale. I am very Thankful as the money earned will go for Christmas. With the real estate market still "not so good".... Christmas will be taken care of. God Provides!!!

The computer WON'T let me upload any photos right now....

HAPPY PUMPKIN DAY!!!!!!!!

Don't eat too much candy this weekend.

Warmly,
Deb :)