Garage Sale Gal

Valentines and a Few Finds

2012-01-29T09:23:00.009-06:00

I am a Valentine Hoarder!!! I just LOVE them. They bring back sweet memories of grade school Valentine parties! I think puppies are my favorite. See the "Dove" one in the middle...I made that one with the stamp I won at Red Lead! I can hardly wait to see their Easter stamps and such.

Of course, Black American Valentines are highly collectible, I have 3 of them.

Here are just a few more. I should count my stash to see how many I have. LOL!! I've even sold many at the booths.

Hubby and I went to a sale on Friday morning. Went after the sale started and it was too busy..so MANY folks are into estate sales..it's crazy and frustrating as you can't even more...anyway...my few finds...

These plaster fruits are going on the kitchen wall above my sink. Only 3.00 each and they are in pretty good condition.

I already went thru this candy heart box and took out the buttons I liked and the rest will go to the booth. (hoarding again!)

It snowed last night and it is so pretty outside this morning. I'm thinking my craft room is pretty much "done" for now. I'll give you the "tour" soon. I'm sure the room will need "tweaking" after I settle in.

Tomorrow I'm working my "duty day" at one shop and Friday at the other! Can you believe Wednesday is Feb 1st!!!
Have a Blessed Sunday!
Warmly,

deb

"CHANGE" in the Living Room & More

2012-01-25T18:25:00.012-06:00

For a "FEW" years, hubby has said that the living room was a room that was only used at Christmas and/or when we had company. The TV was in a small bedroom that is now being "Change" into my craft room. Hallway leads to the bathroom and bedrooms.

This window is on the east side of the house. It's a HUGE window. A few years ago we replaced all the windows, ourselves!

The living room is very open. You can walk around it! Behind this wall is the stairs to the walk out level. On the left is the dining area with the blue wall. Sorry you can't see the pictures.

OOPS..photos are out of "order"... SO the TV is now in the living room!!! Hubby wasn't sure if this was the best "plan" and now we both enjoy it. He has is "recliner" and I have the couch. The door leads into the "sun room/3 season porch".

BEFORE... I needed something in this corner and found ...

this corner shelf that was stained brown and received it's makeover last week. I think it looks much better. I have a couple of pieces of furniture in the porch for now. No room for them and I don't want to get rid of them, yet! SO, that is the "Change" in the living room.

I received this Sweet Valentine Hankie pocket from Renee in the mail! She MAKES them!! I think her sewing is AWESOME! Thank you so MUCH, Renee! Love my Valentine pocket!

Know what this is??!!! I received it from my BFF as A Christmas gift...it's very OLD, Used by the "Lady" of the home...??????

You wear it on your pinkie with a hankie while "dancing"... Pretty Cool!!! Thank you Jeanne! Hey, who's hand is that...some OLD Lady "modeled" for me! LOL!!!
Happy Wednesday!!!

Warmly,

deb :)

More Peeks at Craft Room & Finds

2012-01-22T18:47:00.006-06:00

I went 20 days without any sweets, chocolate, desserts and yesterday gave into THESE!! I am so weak! Back on the "wagon" tomorrow.

Sweet hubby put up this shelf for me :) I already had the brackets. Bought the wood shelf and painted it. Cost 12.00 Total cost so far, $30.00 I think! Doing great with my budget...not so great about getting the room in order. I get so distracted with myself. Starting working on more Valentine cards...

Put up some of my stamps. Had this white stamp shelf, was larger and sweet hubby cut in in half and it works perfect in this stop. He is so good to me!

I've also been very GOOD about not "treasure hunting"... however, found these at Auntie M's yesterday when I was stocking the booth. Only $3.50 for them :)

Stopped at How Quaint on Friday on my way to the Vintage Cottage to "work" and bought these 2 books. Paid 9.00 for both. Can't wait to look for ideas.
This weeks goals: more stuff to thrift store!!! Must Let GO!!! Hubby said that I'm just moving my "stuff" around the house. So there is More Stuff All Over...he is kind of right. LOL!!!

Nothing too exciting around here...so it's time to catch up in blog land!

Warmly,

deb :)

Red Lead Win & Winner & Cards

2012-01-15T20:05:00.006-06:00

I had FUN making these Valentine cards on Saturday. I need to make a few more!

I "won" a giveaway that RED LEAD had and these are the goodies. They have Awesome stamps, embellishments, paper and more. It's a shop owned by 2 girlfriends, located in Webster Grove, MO. Check their website for hours and location.

THANK YOU Chris and Sharon! I'll be using the pretty stamp for Valentine cards!

The name drawn for my "I Want Stuff" giveaway is.... "Janet"!! I have enough "stuff" for everyone..just don't have the postage to send you all some...sorry...!!! Thank you for following my little blog! I sure appreciate You!

Busy week ahead...just like each of you. Grand daughter has Mon & Tues off from school. We'll be hanging out tomorrow. Tuesday "duty day" at one antique shop, Thursday BSF, and Friday work at Vintage Cottage and get paid there! That's my week! What's going on with you!?

Warmly,

deb

Letting "Stuff" GO!! ~ Means Something for One of You

2012-01-12T18:02:00.006-06:00

This red truck is some much FUN to use for vignettes! First for Christmas, now for Valentine's Day!

I won this last year from Melissa. It will be going in my new craft room, which I haven't done a thing in this week. I love what is says and the saying is helping me "let go"! It says" Keep what is worth keeping...and with the breath of kindness, Blow the rest away".

See these 2 photos...the can of worms since starting this project...I'm feeling a tad overwhelmed

this week. I have dropped off 5 boxes of stuff to the thrift store. Also some furniture to the local charity. Feeling good about that...and these photos only show you ONE area that needs help!

So..I've decided to "share" a small box of "STUFF" with one of you! I did make the Valentine square block on the left side. It's a box of bits and bobs, Valentine candy and STUFF! Thank you for following my blog and that 500+ folks find my blog as one that they/you want to read!

Just leave a comment that says, "I WANT STUFF" and a name will be picked Sun/Mon!

I'm making Valentine cards on Saturday with a couple of friends! I think that will pick me up to get going next week on the craft room!

Have a Great Weekend! Winter is back in MN! LOL!

Warmly,

deb

More Craft Room Progress ~ Valentine Mantle

2012-01-08T16:41:00.006-06:00

I really needed to get my Valentine Mantle up..this weekend I found some time to do it. I'm going with the "less is more" look.

I have my papers in their new spot. I've purchased one cubbie for this project. Total cost so far $18.00. Last week all storage items were 1/2 off at Michael's.

Thank you for all your input with my craft room. I'm using the cottage curtains for now and think the sheers will work for the spring and summer months. I love any helpful hints if anyone has any to share!
Since hubby is a real estate agent, dear daughter and future son in law and I went house hunting this afternoon. They would like to purchase a home as the market is a "buyer's market". She also mentioned that they want to honeymoon in Hawaii...that is why they want a long engagement. I certainly want her to have her "Cinderella" wedding...sometimes you just can't have it all!

I'm loving the winter so far! Feeling more like spring here than winter! Not complaining!

Have a great week! You know what I'll be doing all week...in between the daily stuff! LOL

Warmly,

deb :)

Another Peek and Opinion Needed

2012-01-03T15:33:00.006-06:00

I need your opinion about the curtains...soft white sheer on the right or shabby, cottage one on the left. I guess I could trade off with the seasons! Which one do you prefer??? Both sets of curtains I've had tucked away! The bluebird banner was made by Sharon and the pink fabric one Connie made and I think it was a swap gift..Both are perfect in my room. It's nice to have them up! I have one more banner that will go up.

This small "kitchen" hutch was downstairs and is now happy to be in it's new "home"Purchased years ago at an estate sale. Can't remember how much I paid for it...

See this corner hutch...this is the story behind it! Had a phone call from a girlfriend and she said her cousin was cleaning out the neighbor's home and it all was going into the DUMPSTER...and would I like to "save" anything...YES...so this piece was FREE! The funny thing is that hubby and I went to this house when there was an estate sale and this piece was marked $195.00 (right, crazy price!)

Cost so far $0.00 right on budget!!!

I must say that it's a BIGGER project than I was expecting. It's like I opened a can of "worms". Moving one thing leads to more projects. Lots of stuff that will need a new home...and maybe not here with me. I've taken 5 boxes to the thrift store. There will be MORE!

CONFESSION: I HAVE TO MUCH STUFF!
I just saw that I have 500 followers! WOW!!! Thank you and I'll be having a Giveaway Soon! I KNOW that I have a "treasure" or two around here! LOL!!!

Back to "work"!!!

I'll try to visit between "breaks". The computer is down in the family room and my new craft room is on the main level of our rambler.

P.S. Hubby has been very good! He is helping move some of the heavy stuff/furniture pieces. He is the BEST!

Warmly,

deb :)

CHANGE

2012-01-01T19:48:00.005-06:00

After some "thinking" I've decided on my word for 2012...

it's CHANGE

I have "changes" that need to be made "within" myself, "within" my home and maybe other places or areas.

I'm starting with the CHANGE from a TV room in the first photo into my CRAFT ROOM!! I know...it's a shocker! Hubby isn't real happy about it...however I've been waiting for 7 years for a craft room to be made in the lower level...so the living room now has the TV in it...more on that later...One Change leads to other Changes!!! FYI!

I've given myself a budget of $100.00 or less. Trying to use what I already have and make due with what I can make. It's so exciting!!! It is also leading to cleaning, sorting, giving to thrift store or charity and moving stuff around! If anyone is willing to "help" just come on over! I'll have tea and treats! LOL!
We stayed home for New Year's Eve and had lobster tails, baked sweet potato fries and cheesecake! YUM!!! Didn't see the New Year in...sleeping!

Today we went to Antiques Minnesota and "Changed" around the booth. Cleaned and moved some display pieces. Looks nice. I forgot the camera.

Hmmmm ~ how do you "change" a forgetful mind!

Warmly,

deb :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2011-12-28T18:39:00.004-06:00

May God Richly Bless Us All in the New Year.

Almost forgot to post about a recent win from Laurie. She makes these darling tags and some sweet felt birdies. These are the tag I won and a tiny little rose booklet! Thank you, Laurie!
May the New Year bring us the Love of Family and Friends, a warm home, enough food to be satisfied,and good health to keep us helping others. Let's remember to be Thankful for what we already have!

Happy New Year!

Warmly,

deb

With Much JOY and EXCITEMENT ....

2011-12-25T19:53:00.004-06:00

Their hands...

and Tears of Happiness...I am proud to share the Announcement of the Engagement of my Daughter!!! She was asked on Christmas Eve! He is wonderful!!! The wedding will be in 2014 so there is lots of time to plan and prepare!

Just had to share this moment with my friends!

I'll post Christmas later in the week!

Warmly,

One Happy Mom!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS ~ Happy Birthday Jesus

2011-12-20T17:13:00.007-06:00

This is my favorite Christmas postcard. Celebrating the Real Reason, JESUS!!! with a touch of Santa.

About 5 to 7 months old :)

Sister and I with Santa :) Thinking I'm about 5 years old.

Reminds me of my "puppies" and my "favorite word, JOY!!!

May your Christmas be filled with Peace, Love and JOY!

Merry Christmas to my Friends!

Love,

deb

Christmas Gifts Thank You's

2011-12-20T16:50:00.010-06:00

I have "met" some wonderful gals since I've started blogging. They are very caring gals! The Chintz tea cup and saucers are from Sharon. We have exchanged gifts during the year. These are SO Beautiful! A real treasure! Thank you, Sharon.

She also sent these tags, postcards and darling angel candle holders!

The next two photos are gifts from Debbie Kay. She is also a gal that sends special gifts. Isn't that a pretty tea spoon holder! Pretty blue that I love. The sweet dog planter may end up in the craft room and the violet cup is in the bathroom. Thank You So Much!

and these two photos are gifts from Victoria as she and I did a little Christmas swap. She made the little houses! Very nice. She sent some vintage goodies also!

Hubby ate the cookies...that's okay!

I am so Amazed at the kindness, caring and Love that is in blog land! I had no idea that blogging would be so great and that REAL friendships would develop!

Thank You All So Very Much!

NO Snow for Christmas this year! Can't remember when that has happened! Very strange for Minnesota!

Warmest Christmas Blessings!

Deb :)

"Fools Toffee"

2011-12-17T18:39:00.005-06:00

I wasn't going to make any Christmas goodies...gave in!!! Made this super easy and YUMMY toffee! I didn't have any Heath bars and it's still great!

ENJOY!!!

Warmest Christmas Blessings!

Deb

Chocolate, Tote and ATC..oh my!

2011-12-15T18:13:00.009-06:00

I "FOUND" a new Chocolate shop! It's Wonderful! It's called "Droolin' Moose" and I'm loving this place! Lot's of great chocolate! Nice prices and SAMPLES!!! Plus the nicest gals that own it! For more information go to: www.droolinmoose.com !!!

A "confession": I bought candy for gifts, and ATE them! I went back and just bought some malted milk balls just for me! It's "dangerous" there! I've gained 4 lbs in the past 5 weeks. HELP!

I sent a few buttons and lace to Bonnie earlier this year. She in return made this AWESOME tote for ME! It's just "me"! This is the front...

This is the back and it even has a zipper pouch inside to hold my $$$$. It's roomy to hold LOTS of stuff/treasures!

Bonnie also sent this tea towel and these note cards. THANK YOU SO MUCH BONNIE!! It is a wonderful gift that will be well used when I'm " digging for treasures"!!!

I also did a ATC swap with Kimberly and this is the one she sent me. Goes perfectly with my Christmas colors! Thank you Kimberly!
It's almost CHRISTMAS!!! I'm almost ready. Just need to wrap packages that go under the tree and mail my Christmas cards.

I'm working at Auntie M's on Sunday and the other shop on Monday.

Got my haircut today. With natural curl, sometimes she like to cut it SHORTER than I like...

Hubby isn't feeling the Christmas spirit....which means we may not go to his side for Christmas Eve like we have done for 21 years...he wants to stay home.

Christmas morning I have "brunch" here with my kids, their dates and Kailee. We have mimosa and egg bake! After we open packages, we go to Mom's for "lunch" and more gift opening. Then we come home, I put my jammies on and relax! SO...what do you do??

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Jesus Is The Reason for The Season!

May you all have a Wonderful Christmas!

Warmly,

deb

Weekend Finds, Christmas Matchbox Swap

2011-12-11T18:58:00.011-06:00

I have been pretty good about NOT going to estate sales as much as I would LOVE to! Did make it to a couple this weekend and found these Christmas Plates! I've been looking for something simple and found these. A set for 8 for $10.00, still in their boxes! They are called "White Christmas" by Sango. I'm Happy!

It was a good "chick" sale...lot's of new items from nice stores. The frog is a Lenox!

Fun vintage too :) I'm already thinking Valentines and Easter... ( I know, crazy!)

The linen is old and never used and a box of fun sewing things.

This "Beauty" is Lovely! Love the shape, the animal head and feet! It's a little tough on the top. Hubby may "fix" it...I'm okay as is and think it will look nice in the living room!

Pearl, from Pearl's Sentimental Journey and I did a one on one Christmas Matchbox swap and she included a few extras! Isn't the Santa sign sweet :) She the sweet Santa's "list"! She even made the little pencil from a match stick!

Here is the Birdie matchbox she made in green to match my Christmas colors:) She love to make mini ones too and had it filled with fun paper goodies to use for projects!

"JOY" is my favorite word and she include some "joyful" treasures!

More treasures...THANK YOU, dear Pearl! Take good care of yourself!

I finished my Christmas cards today and now just need to address them and put them in the mail!
I had my "duty" day at Auntie M's on Saturday and it was busy :) My shift was 12 to closing so I could go to an estate sale!

WOW, Christmas is just around the corner...are you ready??!!

EnJOY this Christmas Season!

Warmly,

deb

Tag Swap & Gingerbread House

2011-12-08T18:38:00.005-06:00

Sue at It's A Very Cherry World had a Christmas Tag swap and Susie from Little Susie Home Maker was my partner. She made the tag with a pit bull on it and my favorite word, JOY. It's so sweet! She also made the little red bird :) Also very sweet!

and....sent me a jar of Lindt chocolate candies, which were consumed right away! Thank You, Susie for being my partner! All the treasures are so appreciated!

Granddaughter made her annual Gingerbread House today and it stayed together!! Here is the finished project!

I'm almost finished with my Christmas cards. Have gifts to send out and the family ones to wrap and put under the tree! How are your plans coming???

Off to catch up and see what you all have been doing!

Warmly,

deb :)

Recent Finds & Chrismtas Words

2011-12-04T16:04:00.010-06:00

Bought th Bluebird platter at the Vintage Cottage Friday when I worked! Love it!

On my table...

Just a few recent finds...

Oh...Now I Understand....

Words are from the Bachman Idea house and the finds are recent...haven't been out much and just a few finds for the shops!

We had a Christmas Sweater party last night and I was going to post about that today,however the photo's came on the blog sideways and I have no idea why...so I'll have to do that post later!

SNOWED last night and Now it feels and looks like Christmas!

Warmly,

deb :)

"Oh"..Christmas Tree ..."Oh" ...

2011-12-01T13:35:00.008-06:00

Here is my Christmas tree during the daylight...

Bow window and it's very hard to get a good photo of it..sorry...

Decor on top of bookcase by fireplace

Night time and much prettier than daylight!

THANK YOU so much for all your nice comments about the hankie mantle! It was so much fun to finally do it. I'm liking the softer colors of Christmas this year!

Pretty poinsettia leaves...

Fun idea from the Bachman house!

I'm almost finished with my shopping. Just need a few stocking stuffers and still need to make some cards! How are you doing with all the preparing for Christmas??

Have a lovely weekend. I'm preparing for a little gathering on Saturday and have a few things to do!

Merry Christmas!

Deb :)

Hankie Christmas Mantle

2011-11-29T08:53:00.004-06:00

Silver, Sage and White are my colors this year. It's so "out of the box" for me.

I have been on a search for YEARS to find the letters on hankies to do this mantle! I saw one like MINE in a decorating magazine a few years ago and KNEW that I wanted to DO that!

SO, with the help from Carol, I was able to Finally have my Hankie Christmas Mantle!!! Thank you Carol!!! I couldn't find the letter's I and Y and with Carol's help...ta-da!!!

I think it's just lovely.

I'll show my Christmas tree in the next post! Looking forward to seeing your Christmas Decor!

Warmly,

deb :)

Bachman Idea House Bedrooms

2011-11-28T19:29:00.009-06:00

The 3 photos above are the Master Bedroom! LOVELY...

Girls room are the 2 photos above...

Fun and unique boy's room. They used "tires"...

My next post will be My Christmas Decor! I "tweaked" the tree and mantle today and the sun wasn't in the right position to take good photos!

Sunday was my "duty day" and it was a little quiet, I thought. Friday I'm working at The Vintage Cottage if anyone wants to visit me...and Saturday we are having a small Christmas gathering that I'm preparing for. Fun and busy week.

Warmly,

deb :)

Cranberry Sauce is HOT! & Crafts

2011-11-25T18:16:00.006-06:00

Embellished this faux wreath with the "sage" color that I'm using this Christmas. This will go on the front door.

I made cranberry relish/sauce yesterday and after it was "cooked", I decided that I wanted blend it to make it "smooth" sauce...so into the blender it when, HOT from the stove...OOPS..Note to Self...BAD IDEA!!! The top flew off and sauce landed on ME, the counter, the wall, the cabinet, a couple of plants, the rug, some nick-knacks and burned my wrist, thankfully not my "B" ... Just in case you didn't know this will happen if you try it! Otherwise all went very well for dinner.

Things I've been making ...

Sweet Pea decided to "escape" Thursday morning...say 3 AM when hubby let her out...that wasn't fun! THEN, after dinner later that day, she escaped again from the chain-link back yard. She is a DIGGER... and had to drive around the neighborhood to find her! Thankfully some teens had her and were walking around to find us! SO, little "Missy" is now wearing a collar with ID tag which she HATES! After I put in on her, she has been ignoring me. Her tail is between her legs and she even looks "MAD" at me! I should have hubby put it on her!

Tomorrow I'll be decorating the tree and mantle! Been digging in the Christmas totes to gather all the white and silver items. It will be a very different look for me!

I know, THREE posts in one evening!

Have a "few" things to do between now and next weekend!

It's that time of year!

Warmly,

deb :)

Bachman Christmas House ~ Living Rm & Sun Rm

2011-11-25T18:07:00.008-06:00

These 3 photo's above are of the sun room at the Bachman Idea house that is all decorated for Christmas.

The 3 photo's above are of the Living Room. I'm so in LOVE with this room!!!! Enjoy!!

No comments necessary as I want you to gather ideas. I'm off to decorate my Living room like this one! LOL!! I WISH!!! But, I am going to decorate my tree and mantle this weekend!

Warmly,

deb :)

The Vintage Cottage ~ Shop

2011-11-25T17:54:00.006-06:00

I WORK at the Vintage Cottage in Carver, MN. It's owned by Julie who is one of the kindest ladies I know. It's FUN to "work" there, it really doesn't feel like "work". She has fabulous prices and LOTS of variety. Something for everyone! Next Sale is Dec 1-3. Come see me on Friday!

The Vintage Cottage. 208 Broadway St, Carver, MN 952-448-5800

No comments necessary. Just wanted you to see this awesome shop.

Warmly,

deb

HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING WISHES

2011-11-20T17:28:00.005-06:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ONE AND ALL !

We have so much to be Thankful for! I'm blessed! Thank you for your friendships! Enjoy this Thanksgiving Day with your Family/Friends and those you Love!

Warmly,

deb

p.s. I'm taking a break until next week as far as posting goes.

Bachmans Christmas House ~ Kitchen & Dining

2011-11-20T09:49:00.013-06:00

The first snow was yesterday and we have 2 inches.

The next photos are all from the Bachman Idea House ~ Christmas Edition! ENJOY!!!

Love these silver platters. I'm sticking with my plates in the frame for now.

These cups are hanging between the inside window and the storm window. LOVE this idea!

Also Love these half tea pots for decorating with.

I took so many photos! My mind is still playing with ideas. I hope you found an idea or 2 also!

Yesterday we had the first snow and about 2 inches worth. Heard it's going to be in the 50's for Thanksgiving, so bye-bye snow!

Warmly,

deb

Bachman Christmas Retail Shop

2011-11-16T16:33:00.011-06:00

This is inside the foyer of the Bachman's Retail store. In fact all these photos are from the foyer area! It's just amazing and very pretty.

See the pretty sage green bulbs in the round container by the sled...well...I had a gift card from my birthday in April and saved it for this outing and they came home with me. It's going to my Christmas colors this year! It's almost a sage green with white and silver! I'm so excited!

Lovely table setting inside the foyer of the retail shop.

Bird cages seem to be the in theme!

My Mom in front of the "faux" ice water fall! Behind her is the awesome restaurant called "Patrick's" and it has the best food! Fresh and delicious! We had lunch there after we toured the Christmas House. Those photos will be the next post. I'm such a "tease"!

I put my bunny away..hmmm...maybe she will come out for Christmas!
My Auntie wasn't able to stay for the "girl" day. She was having terrible back pain. Mom and I still managed to enjoy ourselves and the day!

Wait until you see inside the Christmas House...SO MANY AWESOME IDEAS!!!

Warmly,

deb :)

Angel Found & Booth

2011-11-12T17:40:00.009-06:00

This little beauty is going on top of my Christmas tree. Look at her lovely crochet wings! I found her at the thrift store..2.99 Do you think I could color her hair and make her a brunette? LOL!

Hubby and I went to Auntie M's on Friday morning to fill up the booth for the sale that is going on thru the weekend. 15% off items over $15.00

It's hard to stock the shelves when customers are there. They (customers) don't go into your space when you are there...even when I said "Come on In"...

Aww... they love to lay on the chest by the computer and see their "world" while I blog/craft!

It was in the 60's today and LOVED IT! It would be very okay with me if it didn't snow until Dec 23rd!

Monday I work at Auntie M's all day. Friday I work and get PAID at my friend's shop :)

Aren't the days just flying by?! Tuesday is Bachman's Idea House with Mom and Auntie Max! Looking forward to that and I'll take lots of photos!

Hope your weekend is going well..

Warmly,

deb :)

ICART prints

2011-11-07T19:27:00.005-06:00

Sorry, don't have the name of this one which is my favorite... also sorry for the bad photos shots. "Loves Blossom"

"SMOKE FUME"

"EVE"

This is my collection of Louis Icart prints. The ones in the gold frames I "bartered" from a friend . I decorated/merchandised the front window of her furniture store and she gave them to my as payment! A win/win for both of us. Her store has closed...anyway when I saw these I just had to have them. Louis Icart did a lot of Art Deco paintings, which I love. He lived from 1888-1950.

Last week was a "tad" crazy...between getting stuff into the 2 shops and then I had my 1st "duty day" on Saturday..this gal was tired! Big sale at 2 shops this coming weekend..so I'll be getting more things ready. Hubby noticed a "small" clearing in the family room! LOL!!!

Daughter just called and asked about Thanksgiving and it's going to be here. Wasn't sure and now I can get going on that. Are turkeys on sale??? In my "mind" I was just going to have soup and pie on Thanksgiving...oh well, a BIG meal it is!

I hope you all have a great week..."talk" to you this weekend. And, NO, I didn't go to any sales. We are trying very hard to stay home and sell what is already taking up space in the house!

Warmly,

deb :)

New Booth, Mantle & More

2011-11-03T18:16:00.009-05:00

I know you are just "dying" to see my new booth...LOL!!! These photos are from Tuesday... On Monday hubby and I moved the bookcases into the space and on Tuesday the glass showcase was delivered...

Tuesday and Wednesday I was "merchandising" the booth...

I'll bring much more in tomorrow...Had my FIRST sale yesterday..$5.00 ! LOL!!! It's a start :)

Quick mantle change for Thanksgiving. Not doing much as my time is going into the new booth. Plus, I'll be decorating for Christmas right after Thanksgiving day! The tree goes up that weekend. Bought a new fake one last year.

Grand daughter had a little musical concert today at school. It's so cute watching them.

Her "reading" part. Most of the children had a reading part.

Here she is on Halloween night. A purple witch...

Also this week I managed to get a haircut today as well as gong to BSF. Tomorrow I'll be at the shop "packing" in lots of stuff.

Saturday I have my first work day at another new shop: Antiques on Mainstreet which is right next door to Auntie M's. We have rented a huge locked case. I'll show you that place next week.

We are also staying at Antiques Minnesota :) Didn't want to move those HUGE 4 locked display cases anyway! They like us there and we like being there. SO that means we are selling our "treasures" at 3 shops. I'm thinking the house should be "de-cluttered" by spring!!! LOL

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

deb :)

A "PEEK" at the New Space

2011-10-30T16:49:00.003-05:00

This is our "code/booth" name at Auntie M's....The owner called today and we can start moving our "stuff" and shelving/cases/ etc tomorrow! Hooray, a day earlier than what we thought! SO, I'll be BUSY this week and may not get to visit you gals as I would like to...I'll have on my side bar the full address of Auntie M's for you to visit sometime. I'll also give you the days that I "work" there. I hope to have our booth ready by the weekend...

Sometimes you just need your "buddy" to cuddle up with. It's so sweet when she goes into Jackson Brown's kennel...where he wants to be alone :)

Hubby cleaned the area rugs yesterday as they had Mack's accidents on them along with Sweet Pea...yuck..they stunk!!! Of course that little Not so Sweet Pea...peed on one of them...boy did I yell and chase her out the door! BAD DOG!!! She loves to "challenge" me!

I better get back to pricing the treasures!

Have a wonderful week!

Warmly,

deb :)

"Candyland"

2011-10-25T14:49:00.010-05:00

On the way to the pumpkin patch last week...we just HAD to stop at Minnesota's Largest

Candy store! It has too many choices. There is something for everyone!!

Pretty awesome candy display!

Candy bar anyone???

Not thinking I would ever buy this...YUCK... I didn't take photos of every type of candy..sorry!

It was a fun stop before getting to the pumpkin patch.

I'm busy getting things ready for the 2 new shops that we will be selling in! Really it's 3 shops as we are staying at Antiques Mn!

I'm baby sitting "Chopper" for a few days while my son is away on a little vacation. Last night Chopper slept with me in bed. 70 lbs of pitbull! He snores!!! Sweet Pea snuggled under the covers and hubby and Jackson Brown slept in the guest room!

I hope to visit my blogging buddies soon!

Warmly,

deb

Pumpkin Patch & Treasures

2011-10-19T19:07:00.009-05:00

Today I took Grand daughter and her friend to a local pumpkin patch. Here are just a couple

of photos. The girls had a great time even tho the temp was 40-ish...burrr

Lots of photo ops at Emma's! They even had goats to feed. A tractor ride to the patch and I forgot to take a photo of their pumpkins...

Hubby and I went to another DIGGER sale. It was LOADED with depression glass in pink, green, amber...however didn't buy any as it isn't a good reseller...Aren't these button cards just too cute!

Found these pretties digging in the basement...

more treasures from "digging". Things were pretty dirty. Just a little soap and water..clean and ready to go to the new shops.

I did dig around and found these plates. We went the 2nd day and prices were good. They were going to have "bag" day on the 3rd day of the sale. We did not go for that!!!

Cool stuff. The middle little "urn" is staying here and the other 2 pieces are going to get spray painted and off to the booth.

I've going back to Bible Study Fellowship on Thursday mornings. This year it's the study of Acts. I'm also looking for a church in my "city". My current church isn't that far away. I just want to connect more in my area.

With the warmer weather last week and now the "normal" weather this week..it's feeling like fall is really here and the holidays are fast approaching!

Warmly,

deb

Bloggerette Halloween Tote Swap

2011-10-17T19:24:00.007-05:00

I joined the Bloggerette Sorority Halloween Tote swap. You were to make a tote and fill it with

(she did both side of the tote, with a pocket on the first side)

Halloween goodies. It was from a "secret" sister. My "secret sister" made the awesome bag and filled it full!

Yummy soap and pretty bracelets with a "charm". Thank you "secret" sister, Sue!!! You made a lovely tote and send great goodies!

Linking up with Bloggerette Sorority blog...

Warmly,

deb

Cozy Living Room, Tweaking for Halloween & Leaves

2011-10-13T08:58:00.011-05:00

Tweaked the mantle with just a little vintage halloween decor. Doing much less decorating this year...just enough fun for Grand daughter to have some sweet memories.

More leaves from the maple tree in the front, which now all the leaves are gone.

Pumpkin fun...

I have mentioned before that my living room is a little challenging to decorate...as it has many openings and little Full wall space.

VIEW from the fireplace...this is my "COZY" fall and winter arrangement.

Sitting on the sofa looking at the fireplace....when it's time for the Christmas tree to go up it may go behind the chair on the right...or maybe the chair on the left..YACK!!! Anyway..this is how it looks today. Of course, I forgot the "before" photos. The door you see goes to the sunroom and it's right off the dining area, which makes it a "challenge" to decorate. However, very Thankful that I have a HOME SWEET HOME!

This is outside of the front door. Love this old child's wheel barrow! It may need a little repair after this season.

Thanks for all the kind words about my tiara! It's silly fun!!!

Still haven't cleaned out the garage enough to park my Jeep..so that is on the "to do" list today!

Always appreciate your comments!

Warmly,

deb :)

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A Crown, 2 Swaps and Finds

2011-10-08T16:42:00.008-05:00

I am QUEEN of my Home!!! Found this tiara today at an estate sale for only 6.00. It was a tad broken, however, handy hubby fixed it and of course I just had to show you! LOL!!! Feeling oh so pretty!

Kimberly does a Tuesday ATC swap and these are the ones she sent me. We did a Fall and Halloween one and she sent a cute little bag too. Thank you, Kimberly! I forgot to take photos of mine...she'll post about them so you can see them there.

I also did an altered altoid tin swap and my partner was Celia. She sent me the sweetest tin decorated as a pumpkin patch. Also some fun goodies inside the tin and the best smell sachet ever! Thank you, Celia!

Cute. I also forgot to take pictures of what I made and sent..you can check out her blog too.

Bought this today at an estate sale and it will go to the new shop/booth. (unless someone wants it).

Broken taira and awesome hat box.

Cool vintage scale and kitchen gadgets also for the new shop...(or you).

Another WONDERFUL fall day. This is the 6th day in the 80's...AWESOME!! I'm trying to enjoy everyday cause you know how l-o-n-g the winters are here!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Warmly,

deb

Crafting Fun, Before and After

2011-10-05T19:16:00.005-05:00

I decided to change out some of my blue plates for more of a "fall" look... BEFORE

AFTER...and I added the words on the middle platter because I am very "Thankful".

Made these for some special people as part of their Christmas gift. Idea is from one I received last year with my initial from Sharon.

I'm SO enjoying these past few days with the temps in the 80's. The fall leaves are LOVELY!

Found a new/used glass cabinet for the new space at the shop we are moving to Nov 1st!
I also had the bug to move around the living room furniture and will show how it turned out as well as a swap that I did in the next post.

Warmly,

deb

Friday Finds & Fall Colors

2011-09-30T19:33:00.008-05:00

Pretty leaf from my maple tree.

Just HAD to go to the estate sale a few blocks from the house and these are the finds...cool old hotel keys, sewing box, S&P, buffalo china dish, puppy and linen.

I just took this photo today..we still have fresh raspberries...YUM!! and Pretty!

Square angel food pan..haven't seen one before. Cool!

Pretty trees around town.

Loving these Christmas goodies...

More pretty fall colors...

Guess we will go to a sale or 2 tomorrow and also make room in the garage for my Jeep. Winter is coming.

Tomorrow is also OCTOBER! Yikes...

Happy Weekend!

Warmly,

deb :)

Recent Fall Swaps

2011-09-29T17:58:00.009-05:00

I had a little Fall Swap and Lorena was my partner. You were to send 1 handmade item and then 5 other fall related treasures. Lorena is a wonderful artist as she made/painted the rose pumpkin in beautiful fall colors!

She also altered the photo box on the right and then added the other treasures. THANK YOU, LORENA!!! Her blog is Rose Chic Friends.

Of course she knows that I have a sweet tooth! This is the votive/tea light she made. I'm loving my new Fall Decorations.

I also did a Fall Tag swap that Sue had. My partner for that one was Chris at Perfectly Printed.

She included home made Salt Caramels that I did share with hubby. They were VERY GOOD! Cool bat made with folded paper.

Look at the FOUR tags she made for me. ( I only sent her 1) . 2 Halloween, 1 Fall and 1 Thanksgiving. She did a great job on adding so many cool embellishments!

This is the other side of the tags! WOW! Lots of charm. THANK YOU, Chris for sending me so many of your Great Tags!
I LOVE Swaps!!! Thank you blogging buddies!

Today I cleaned out my room at How Quaint. It's already for the next person.

Picked up Mack's ashes on Wednesday, that was sad :(

NOW, getting things priced for the new shop. I'll be there on Nov 1st! Coming up quickly.

You should see the fall leaves here! I'll show you some later this weekend! Just Awesome!!!

Have a great weekend.

Warmly,

deb :)

Fun Finds and Swap Stuff

2011-09-26T15:02:00.009-05:00

Hubby and I went to an estate sale about 60 miles from home...and there was a Hobby Lobby in the town...so I was able to do a quick "shop" and bought this H pumpkin for my Home!!! It was 1/2 off too!

Recent finds..thinking a Santa wreath is in order with all these heads!!

Short story about the stamp holder. Hubby HAD one at his office and "threw" it away..(He is clueless, sometimes" and I've wanted one for over a year. Didn't want to pay the prices I've seen around. We stopped at a small flea market and I found this one for...WAIT... FIFTY CENTS..., yep, .50 cents I guess waiting paid off!

Fun reflectors to put on the wreath with Santa(?) and other little things for some Christmas projects.

I did a one on one swap with Pearl...she has a blog, however, because of health issues she hasn't posted in awhile. These are the Fall goodies she sent me. Our swap was 1 altered matchbox and 1 altered BINGO card. Aren't the fabric pumpkins sweet :) Pretty leaf dish. I sent her one that
is smaller with fall colors.

Her large matchbox is a house. She also sent a small one with the kitty on it and then the Bingo card and ME card and a couple other fun papers. Thank You, Pearl!!! It's always GREAT to swap with you and I LOVE my TREASURES and you!

I LOVE Maple cookies. They seem to be around this time of year! I "try" to have 2 a day, LOL!! okay maybe it's 4...

I'll be at HQ most of this week, cleaning, patch painting and packing up my stuff... a little bittersweet..

Have a great week.

Warmly,

deb :)

JB Finds and Room at How Quaint

2011-09-23T18:46:00.010-05:00

The above photos are from my room at How Quaint and it's my last month at this time. It looks a little empty now that I see the photos. I worked my shift today. Sunday after the sale I'll be packing up what is left...I'll miss the "girls"!

The next photo's are my finds from the Junk Bonanza. Love the vintage flowers to use for projects.

Door plate is from Linda's booth. The saying on the felt is what my Grandma would say and I just had to have that.

Sweet button cards and Christmas pins that I may use for "projects"!!!

Sorry that I haven't been visiting as I would like to. Between Mack, working at HQ and another shop and then next week having to clear out my space at HQ...It's a tad "busy" around here.

Happy First Day of FALL!!! My very favorite season!

Happy Weekend too!

Warmly,

deb

JUNK Bonanza Pictures

2011-09-20T19:25:00.010-05:00

Linda and I at her booth. I did purchase a little something here and I'll show you on the next post.

Unique and strange, yet interesting and strange and yet cute...

BFF looking at some goodies...

It was a good day looking and shopping with my BFF at the JB. We were there from 10-ish to closing at 5PM. Long and nice girlfriend day.
Hubby fixed the computer and he is my HERO! It had the "blue screen of death", whatever that means, is now fixed.

I'm almost done getting my room ready at How Quaint. It's my last month there. I'll take photos tomorrow and post about my room and the finds at JB.

Thank you all again for the Kind comments about Mack.

Warmly,

deb :)

THANK YOU

2011-09-18T10:59:00.002-05:00

I appreciate each and every kind and sweet comment about Mack!
Each of you are so supporting. This blogging community is amazing to me. God Bless Each of You!!
THANK YOU!
Warmly,
deb

No comments, please.
I can't post any photos as we are having computer issues. I'll be back soon, I hope with photos of the JB and recent finds.

~ MACK ~ Good-bye Buddy

2011-09-16T13:10:00.006-05:00

Mack's last day was Wednesday. Born Jan 14, 1998 to Sept 14, 2011. He loved my lipstick kisses!

He was given a cheese burger for a special treat. If I had any chocolate in the house, he would have had that too...and went on a nice walk with hubby.

It's very sad around here. Mack has been losing weight and just the past few days, other "things" have been happening and it was time to let our Mackie Boy go.

My hubby is having a hard time...

Mack was the first born from the litter of puppies we had 13 1/2 years ago. It was amazing watching those puppies come into the world. I've kept in contact with a few of the other owners from the litter. I know that Bentley, Rylee and now Mack are no longer here. Mack's dad, Harley is also gone. We had Harley until 8 years ago. He suffered from seizures.

We were with Mack until the end. We MISS HIM! Even with Jackson Brown and Sweet Pea here, the house seems quiet.

sadly,

deb

Weekend Update

2011-09-12T18:52:00.007-05:00

Wedding decor from nephew's wedding on Saturday. When he was "younger" he loved sock monkeys and I "sneaked" these on the bridal table. No One Said Anything. I think they thought it was part of the decor :)

Simple and pretty table decoration.

The best Cake from the Buttercream Bakery! It was DELICIOUS!!! The layers had a chocolate cake, butter cream frosting that is whipped! YUM!!!

My Uncle Tom is quite the dancer and had me out on the dance floor a FEW times :) Haven't had that much FUN at a wedding in a l-o-n-g time!

Yesterday was "baby girl's" 30th Birthday. We went to the races that evening and haven't been to the races(hobby stock) in a couple of years. A little boring because there weren't any crashes!

The garage sale on Saturday morning wasn't worth the set up or time. I won't do a sale on Saturday again!

Today the Jeep needed $300+ of work done on it...bye bye "pin" money. I still have some for the Junk Bonanza that starts on Thursday!!! Can't wait to see what's "new" there. I'll take photos to show you and I hope to meet some bloggers there.
Signed the new booth space today. Can't wait to get all moved and settled in. We start there Nov 1st!

Seems like another busy week...

Happy Monday!

Warmly,

deb

Fall Decor, 1st Day of School

2011-09-09T07:46:00.005-05:00

I decided to put up a little Fall Decor. I'm liking the neutral tone on the mantle.

I also like the traditional oranges, browns, black, rust and wine colors.

This little guy was INSIDE my mail box! Aww..after I took him out he leaped away before I could get another pic of him.

First day of 3rd Grade. Aww...she is my "honey bunny".

The garage sale went well yesterday. Sold 4 radios and some "stuff". I'll do it again Saturday AM as there is an estate sale down a few blocks from us!

Wedding Saturday afternoon. My nephew. He is the first one on my side of the nephew/niece's that is getting married.

Sunday is Daughter's 30th Birthday!!!

Busy and Fun weekend. I hope yours is too!

Warmly,

deb

Fall Craft Table & Garage Sale Prepwork

2011-09-04T15:04:00.005-05:00

Bought this planter at the local grocery store. Nice and easy outside fall decor.

I know I'm not alone having a work table that is LOADED :) I'm doing some Fall things as I'm having my own swap, doing a tag swap and an altered tin swap. FUN!!!

These are the before pic of the garage. I'm having ANOTHER garage sale on Thursday. What is wrong with me??! I am a hoarder!! There, I said it! I'm hoping that it all sells :) otherwise most of it will be donated as winter is coming and I'll be needing the garage for the Jeep!

If any of you MN gals want to come to my garage sale, email me and I'll give you my address.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes for my handsome Son!

Tomorrow I'll be in the garage, getting it ready. I'm digging thru the house for things! I hope you all enjoy tomorrow and don't "Labor" too much.

Warmly,

deb :)

Son's Birthday and Finds

2011-09-01T16:45:00.009-05:00

Made this Chocolate Trifle dessert for my son's birthday. It's super easy and very yummy!!!

We are singing to him before he blows out the candles :) Single and handsome!!!

Went to the thrift store this week and found these lovely square plates, cups and saucers! CHEAP... no markings on them. Staying with me. Who would like to come for tea?!

Lovely bowl and now I just forgot the marking/name on the bottom..

Finds from an estate sale, 2nd day. Still trying to purchase less as I have MUCH that needs to go to the shops.

Changes coming here. We are going to a different antique shop starting November 1st. We hope our sales will be better. I'll have 2 "work" days there. I'm looking forward to the change

Also, this is my last month at How Quaint. It was a hard decision to leave...I'll so miss decorating my room!

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!!!

Warmly,

deb :)

Here is the recipe for:

English Toffee Chocolate Trifle

1 chocolate cake mix ~ bake as directed and cool

24 oz bottle of chocolate syrup

8 oz toffee bits I use Health bars and break them up with a hammer :)

16 oz cool whip

After cake is baked and cooled..crumble.... In a large glass bowl layer with crumbled cake

1/3 of syrup

1/3 toffee bits

1/3 cool whip...

layer until it gone and then top with a few toffee bits. Refrig until ready to serve. Serves a 12 and you scoop it out of the dish. I have left over cake..and don't use up all these ingredients.

YUMMY and Enjoy! This recipe is from Theresa . Thank you, Theresa.

~ Fall Swap ~ Anyone ???

2011-09-01T14:19:00.004-05:00

I've decided to have a FALL SWAP
Limit to 11 bloggers. Simple Rules:
1 handmade Fall/Halloween/Thanksgiving item (ask your partner)
5 other related Fall/Halloween/Thanksgiving items as per your partner's request.
Items mailed by Sept. 25th.
If you join this swap...you must follow thru!!! No Flakers allowed!!!
I prefer that you have an Active Blog and US gals only (sorry)
Please wrap you gifts up accordingly. Pretty, shabby, theme related...you know!!!
Some suggestions: yummy votive candle, ceramic pumpkins, craft items related to the theme, candy treats, lines, stationary/tags that you made(?), ask your partner what she may like!
This Swap is open until 11 gals sign up or until Tuesday so I can get your partner's name to you.
You must email me at dbrhgn@aol.com to be included. Please include your Name, Address, blog address.
Thank you!
Let's have some FUN!!!
Warmly,
deb :)

Trinket Boxes and the Fair

2011-08-28T19:51:00.009-05:00

I have another unexpected collection....look what happens when you clean the house :) The bird one above I purchased last year when I helped at the estate sale.

The one on the far left is from hubby a long time ago. The middle one is from my son with a note in it for one of my birthdays :) and the puppy one from a girlfriend...

This one is was purchased when we bought that huge coke collection and other treasures from an elder couple who were moving out of state. We also bought the Indian china cabinet. It was her Grandma if I remember correctly. It's pretty old.

Okay..so we go to the State Fair on Thursday and a MUST eat/have is the Cream Puffs! I always get the chocolate cream one...mind you, this is the first day of the Fair, and the chocolate maker isn't working...REALLY!!! SO, I settled for the white cream puff. It was GOOD

down to the last lick on the wrapper..............YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the Minnesota Gopher that is carved out of a tree...we were at the fair from 10-4 and left with tired feet. I also ate a new item, "crab fritters"...not very good. :( The Ice lemonade was very GOOD. I also brought home the best salt water taffy that they make at the fair. Didn't eat that much this year!It was a nice day with hubby.

Today worked out in the yard as the bridal bushes needed to be trimmed. Also started working on Halloween/Fall crafts. Is anyone having a Fall Swap???

Warmly,

deb :)

Altered Hanky Box & Finds

2011-08-25T17:19:00.006-05:00

Yesterday was "craft" day with Jeanne. Here is my altered hankie box. Sorry that I don't have photos of J's as hers are lovely. I made another one and it didn't turn out as "nice" as this one.

Just some recent finds...a complete BINGO game...

Sweet blue and white Pyrex bowls....

Little Reindeer planter :)
Had a nice day at the State Fair and will share about that later.

Tomorrow working at a occasional shop. Not sure about the rest of the weekend. Son's birthday is next Tuesday. He will be 32! WOW...I am getting "old"!

Happy Weekend and Treasure Hunting!

Warmly,

deb :)

Pin Keeps and WIn

2011-08-21T19:25:00.007-05:00

While trying to clean up the family room and getting myself "organize" I realized I have a collection of Pin Keeps! Above has some from friends, swaps, I made the blue tin one and estate sales.

The bunny one is from a friend :) ~ the jar is from a swap and the little chair a giveaway win...

the tomato on the left is from my Home EC days in junior high school, so that one is an antique!!! So, there is my collection that I didn't realize I had! After digging around I found a couple more that didn't make the photos!! LOL!!!

Linda from Al A Carte had a giveaway and I won. She went to the Longest Garage Sales and picked out these gifts just for me!!!

A pretty linen, hankies, buttons on cards, doily and playing cards that I can use to make greeting cards with. THANK YOU, LINDA!!! Very sweet of you! I Love my new treasures!

The plans for the week are: Monday, Mall Of America with Grand: Tuesday, craft with Jeanne:

Friday, help out at an occasional sale and we may go to the Mn State Fair that starts on Thursday!

I can tell that summer is winding down and I hope we have a LONG Indian Summer!!

FALL is my Very Favorite Season and I feel a giveaway coming!

Warmly,

deb :)

August Room at How Quaint

2011-08-17T16:10:00.007-05:00

Here is my room at HQ for this month and you can see the chandelier on the left. I think it turned out pretty nice...very "shabby" looking :)

awwww .... the Life Of Sweet Pea :)

Back to my room..have a little "school" theme on this side :)

STUFF ~ STUFF ~ and MORE STUFF ~

Hoping for the best month ever!!!

It's a wonderful day today. Just a Perfect Summer Day!!! Thankful!!! Off to be outside and enjoy this day!

Warmly,

deb :)

Altered Book and Weekend Finds

2011-08-13T15:46:00.008-05:00

Carol from the Polka Dot Closet had a recent post about the altered books she made and is selling at the antique store where she has a booth.

So...I had to give it a try and it's fun and easy! Take an old book, rip off the spine and start the altering!! I made these 2 with stuff that I have. Carol has many awesome ideas and a great blog!Thank You, Carol for sharing your idea.

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Today was a digger/packed sale and it was pretty good. Love the vintage cards...

Christmas treasures...

LINENS...

and bought this chandelier on Thursday at a garage sale..CHEAP!!! Already spray painted it and it's off to HQ for the sale next week!!
Have a blessed Sunday. I'll be getting my room ready for the sale at HQ the early part of the next week...Take care.

Warmly,

deb :)

"WILD THING" ~ What a Ride!

2011-08-09T19:09:00.010-05:00

Yes!!! I "DID IT"... I rode the Wild Thing at Valley Fair in Shakopee,MN yesterday! Here I am walking to the ride.

I'm on the top of the ride..my friend took this picture :)

The rest of the photos are from google! These pictures give you a Much better view!

I "laughed" the entire ride...I laughed so much, tears were coming down my face..it was priceless!

Going UP...

Coming DOWN!!!!!!!!! This "drop" is 196 feet...Yikes...I kept my eyes open and it was a great view before the DROP DOWN!

Here I am..after the ride. The "photo" booth wasn't open..so no great picture of me "screaming/laughing"... I would go again!

Facts about the ride: Wild Thing was built in 1996. Height is 207 feet. Top speed is 74 MPH

The ride is 3 minutes. Seemed quicker!!

Another "thing" I can cross of my "DO" list !!!

Warmly,

deb :)

p.s. I hope this inspires you to "DO" something that you wouldn't normally try/DO!

Got Rocks and Weekend Treasures

2011-08-07T18:15:00.007-05:00

Awesome paint by numbers...I didn't know they had cottage ones. Pretty sweet. I could live there!

Darling little 2 tier server. Love the pink swirl on it. It's about 10" tall. It's small and sweet.

Nice mirror..

Cute small old purses..

I'm so embarrassed to even show you the Before of the mess on the side of the house. It's a steep little hill that hubby mows, "sometimes", so I thought ROCKS would be the answer. It's been HOT & Humid for awhile..we finally finished this project this week..

Much better. I bet you didn't even know what was even growing there! I need to get a couple more bags of river pebbles..

Tomorrow it's Valley Fair day with Grand daughter. I may ride the HUGE green roller coaster. I'm thinking it's on my "DO" list !! LOL !!!

I know, 2 posts in one evening.
Take care.

Warmly,

deb :)

Vintage Christmas swap & Giveaway win

2011-08-07T17:44:00.008-05:00

Michele at Something Special hostessed a Vintage Christmas In July Swap. We were to send

one vintage Christmas ornie and make one vintage ornie...Michele sent me A LOT of vintage Christmas goodies...

Here is the ornie she made the the vintage one she sent along with chocolate YUMMY

She also altered the sweet little chest that was LOADED with all these goodies.. THANK YOU, MICHELE!!!! You are a great swap partner!

This is one of the giveaways that I won. This one is from Sharon at My Vintage Studio.
Sharon makes awesome tags as you can see above.

These are the treasures that I won. 2 pretty linens, Milk glass salt & pepper and this Food magazine. I'm hoping to try some recipes from this magazine! THANK YOU, Sharon!

I don't feel that I can say any names, however I do know some blogger's that use some prayers. God knows what they need...Thank you!

Warmly,

deb :)

SAVED from the thrift store/dumpster!!!

2011-08-03T08:01:00.010-05:00

A couple of weeks ago a "friend" called and said that her MIL's estate sale was over and they needed to clean out the house..would I like any of the "leftover's" before they go to the thrift store or dumpster.. YES, I would!!! Here is a Wedding Scrapbook made many years ago..

It tells a story about LOVE...

and looks like it was a Wedding Gift..so cool!

These just HAD to come home with me...

and all of THESE... LOVE the oval blue enamel pot and spoons..the electric clock works..

all THESE old books HAD to come home with me...

...and THESE too!!! Pretty cool stuff that was Saved from the dumpster and or thrift store! I love phone calls like that! Bummer...I did MISS the estate sale...don't know how that happened!!

I also picked up 2 small maple dressers for Granddaughter and 1 vintage one that needs to be painted.

Sweet Pea is a STINKER!!! She has escaped/dug under the fence 3 times yesterday into the neighbor's yard to get a "critter"... and on Monday she escaped out the front door and RAN almost 2 blocks away..crossed a busy street and Kailee and I were chasing her in our bar feet. Thankfully a nice guy pulled over to help us, and a few desperate prayers were prayed while running like I was on fire...Sweet Pea of course thinks it's a game! Hmm...how do I stop that thinking!

Today I can have the windows open..YES!!! I know most of you are having the heat & humidity like us...so thankful for a "normal" summer day!

Stay Cool!

Deb :)

Bridal Shower Photos & Names Picked

2011-07-30T18:48:00.011-05:00

The bridal shower went well :) Here is the center piece made with "stuff". I just bought the pink hat yesterday at a garage sale down the block for 2.00! The pink daisy plant, 2.00 at the grocery store!

First are the games that my sister, co-hostess, planned...

Prizes for all....

Vintage linens that the guests didn't want to use because they are so pretty. They WASH!! I told them!

Mix and Match pink plates...

Over all view before everyone came and before sister brought the cupcakes..see Old Mack :)

Lemonade, ice tea and ice water for the guests...

All READY!!!

Name for the BLUE Goodies is : Kim from Kim's Treasures...

Pink Goodies go to: Margaret from Old Digger.

Thanks to all who left a comment. I sure appreciate and love them! It's nice to have new follower's too! Remember: Follow If You Want To...
Hope you are "DOING" something Fun this weekend.

Warmly,

deb :)

Pizza ??? Delivery ~ A Win & Finds

2011-07-28T10:05:00.007-05:00

As I mentioned in the last post, I have been blessed to have won 3 recent giveaways :) This one came wrapped in a Pizza box...CREATIVE!!!

I won this, handmade, pretty and very sweet "Friendship" tray from Melissa at Piney Rose.
It's so unique!! THANK YOU, MELISSA!!!

Here are some of my recent finds! I'm still trying to purchase LESS!!! These are from the Flea Market that we went to on Sunday.

These are from a 2nd day sale and the division cards are in braille Very Cool! Stuff was still high priced on the 2nd day..
I'm getting ready for the bridal shower that is here on Saturday. It will look like "Tea" party with my pretty mix-match pink plates and such! I'll take pictures of the table :)

Have a lovely weekend..see ya Sunday!

Blogger won't let me spell check..FYI!! I'm not the best speller! Sorry!

Happy Treasure Hunting!

Warmly,

deb :)

PINK or BLUE ???? You choose!

2011-07-27T14:47:00.007-05:00

Bought this pink bowling ball at the Flea Market on Sunday and it's fun to have in the garden.

I've hit 450 followers and have recently won 3 giveaways...so I want to share something with you! You can choose either the Pink gifts or...

Also bought this blue bowling ball on Sunday too!

.... or these Blue gifts. Both shirts are X-Large.
Just leave your color choice and names will be picked on Sunday.

Remember...no posting about this...Thanks!

Warmly,

deb :)

Day with Blogger, Carol and Matchbox Swap

2011-07-24T20:43:00.010-05:00

On Thursday Carol from The Polka Dot Closet and her Mom came over to my home before we did some thrifting/eating and having some FUN! I even "let" Carol come downstairs into the family room and I thought I heard her say.... "should I call the hoarder's show"..LOL!!! and that she Loves to Organize things...hmmm...I think she needed to stay an extra day to help me out! LOL!

Here we are "thrifting"! Carol needed some "smalls" for her booth in Florida. She was here in MN to pack up her Mom as she is moving to FL.

Of course we had to stop for lunch and "Patrick's" was the perfect place. It was nice enough to eat outside :) YUM!!!

We also stopped at a couple of garage sales and How Quaint. Went back to my home and had a little dessert and Carol showed me how to "LINK-UP" Thank You Carol! Oops...I forgot to show you the pretty linen she brought as well as a sachet and doggie playing cards...the linen is lavender and is perfect in my bathroom! I had a wonderful time and sure wish we had more time!

It's been a long few days! Granddaughter played in softball tourneys and they came in 3rd Place, had a baby shower today, worked Friday at HQ and today had to go back to HQ and pack up my "yard stuff"...

This lovey matchbox is from Victoria at Things I Learn From Bear. We did a one on one match box swap. The dragonfly pin is lovely! Can you see the little pearl legs she put on it! Just too sweet!

These are the little extras she sent. Lots of yummy lace to use and more...

These were inside the matchbox. You sure can get A LOT goodies inside those boxes! THANK YOU Victoria for the pretty matchbox and for swapping with me! I do love making those boxes!

This week is filled with many activities: Granddaughter on Monday, friend's home on Tuesday to help her organize her craft room and then she'll help me with my stuff, having a bridal shower on Saturday...and getting my Christmas In July ornie done and in the mail...and who knows what else will "pop-up" this week.

I'm off to read some blogs as I have been away from the computer for a couple of days!

Keep Cool!

Deb :)

Easy~Peasy Craft and Good Mail

2011-07-22T21:18:00.005-05:00

Easy ~ Peasy makeover...this Easter jar didn't sell so I change the front with a image to make it a "general" theme

It's at HQ and if it doesn't sale and you like to buy it..email me!

I did work today at HQ and it seemed that people were in the buying mood :)

I received a nice package in the mail this past week from Debbie Kay at My Vintage Day Dreams.

She sent me all these goodies, just because! She was recently married and they are now on their honeymoon! THANK YOU, Debbie Kay! Sure made my day!

I'll share Sunday about the day with Carol from The Polka Dot Closet and a fun matchbox swap that I did. Love to makeover those matchboxes.

Happy Weekend!

Deb :)

July's Room at How Quaint

2011-07-19T19:31:00.008-05:00

Time for another sale and my room is all ready for Thursday!!!

I'm hoping for more sales than last month...

I'm sure there is something for everyone who comes to the shop :)

Of course, this is only my room to shop from...

My friend, Jeanne, made these men's tie pins and the sweet zipper bird pins. Hoping someone will love these too!

I'll be bringing Carol and her Mom to the shop on Thursday. It's one of our stops for the day! Sure glad it won't be as hot then.

Today it was 117 with the heat index and tomorrow the temp will be 100 and I have no idea what the heat index will be...

Have a Great Weekend..I'll post Sunday evening and share all the adventures.

Trying To Keep Cool,

Deb :)

Just A Few "Smalls"

2011-07-16T21:35:00.005-05:00

Milkweed that we let grow for the butterflies...

Just a few "smalls" that were purchased today and yesterday. Trying not to buy ALOT right now as I'm trying to sell what I have packed away in those totes! LOL!!!

Wednesday was the last day of softball for Grand daughter...:) She is a pretty good player and hits the ball every time she is up!

It's stinkin HOT & HUMID here and they say its for the week...great!

Carol, from The Polka Dot Closet is coming to MN this week and we are going to have a day of finding treasures! Looking forward to that.

I also must get my room ready for Thursday...

Busy and fun week ahead...

Keep Cool!!!

Deb :)

Inspiration Board, Sprinklers & China Closet

2011-07-12T08:57:00.012-05:00

Yesterday Jackson Brown played in the sprinkler! He really LOVES IT!!!

Sweet Pea doesn't really care and Old Mack wants nothing to do with it...plus he is camera shy.

The house has a built-in china cabinet. With the weather too HOT to do much..it was time to clean the cabinet and make it look pretty...See the little cottage house painting on the table, Twyla made that for me. She is an artist :) Thank You, Twyla. Now I just need to find that little cottage to live in.

Here it is all organized and the glassware that I haven't ever used...taken to the antique shop.

Also had the BUG to make myself an inspiration board that I've seen in your homes. Here is mine...

I sprayed painted over doilies and added lace trim and buttons around it and then...

LOADED it up with INSPIRATION!!! I don't have all of the "inspiration" pieces out as some are in totes for that season of decorating. I sure love looking at all the creative pieces.

Finally opened the windows yesterday and today. I'm thankful for AC,however I need fresh air!

This is the week to get my room ready for HQ..so, I better get going!

Stay Cool!

Deb :)

Shells, Shopping and Creating

2011-07-07T21:14:00.007-05:00

Had a little "day" for myself and went to a garage sale, estate sale and antique stores. The large coral piece I bought before, the rest today, all for $1.00 ..SCORE!

So...I was playing around with them..I think I could take MANY photos of the coral. It's just so cool.

Finds from "shopping" today...

more finds from today....

and more finds...of course the little Bluebird butter dish and the blue pottery piece are my favorites:)

Sometimes a girl must create and I made these cards the last couple nights. I'm loving my new birdie"Spellbinder" which is a new "technique" for me. I'm so "behind with techniques". I also have a birdcage one that I used on a couple cards.

Summer is here and I'm enjoying the sun and warmth..Not so much our "state" bird: The Mosquito. They are very bad this year....not fun to be outside.

Tomorrow I'll be spending time with Grand daughter. Not sure what we will be doing.

Have a Great Weekend...

Warmly,

deb :)

Trader's Flea Market & Antiques Minnesota

2011-07-04T15:40:00.010-05:00

Look what is blooming outside my porch..so pretty.

Saturday we went to the Trader's Market-Flea market. I was disappointed..not as many seller's and buyer's!

I only took a couple of photos. I never know if it's okay..

These are my few finds...

and this sweet paper doll.

The next photo's are my booth at Antiques Minnesota in Burnsville. I need to add more treasures..SOON!!

another angle..

and this AWESOME pottery piece that hubby has for sale. It's very unique and it's a water cooler! Our booth number is 2F40... Maybe you'll find something. If not from us, than from some other dealer as it's a large shop!

Hubby needs the computer..

Happy 4th! We are just staying home and relaxing!

Warmly,

deb :)

p.s. Thank you Paula, for my New and Awesome Banner!!!

4th of July ATC and Finds

2011-07-01T07:44:00.005-05:00

I joined Twyla and Lindsey's 4th Of July ATC show. Here is mine. I found some vintage toys and put them on the card. Go here to see more ATC.. http://twocrazycrafters.blogspot.com Thanks, Girls!!

Just a few finds from yesterday. Some from the antique store and garage sales.

Michael's had some great dollar treasures...so I "HAD" to purchase them...

HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!! How Blessed we are to live in America!!!

Warmly,

deb :)

Bloggerette Sorority Swap Goodies & MOA

2011-06-29T20:39:00.015-05:00

Here are just a few pictures of Sea World at the Mall of America that we went to a couple of weeks ago.

Love the Seahorses!

Jelly fish...

Nemo....

Lego Land with an awesome sea dragon built out of Lego's!!

Transformer guy made with Lego's.. Huge and awesome in his own way..

These 2 photos are of the Bloggerette Sorority match box Swap that I made for my partner, Michele from www.michelestreasures.blogspot.com I found seashell roses and had to put one on her matchbox. I also made decorated these clothespins for her.

This is the one she made for me. Love the roses on top and the bling button on the front drawer.
Can't go wrong with Pink and Yellow :)

All these goodies inside too :)

I sure enjoy swaps!!! I just Love Mail :) Thank You so Much, Michele! It's a great way to meet bloggers and create goodies for each other!

Still working on the family room. No plans for the 4th weekend...that could change.
Guess the hot & humid weather is here for the weekend. So thankful for central air!!!

Take care!

Warmly,

deb :)

Good Mail and Name Picked

2011-06-26T10:53:00.012-05:00

This is the 3rd generation rose bush from my Mom's side. This year it is blooming. Last year the rose buds didn't open...It smells heavenly!

Went to a "Stampin-Up" stamp a stack and made these cards. 3 of each :) It was a little "me" time :)

The mail man was good to me this week:) I was in Miss Rhea's Spring Basket Swap and my partner, Ellen, sent me this darling basket made from a yogurt container! Just LOVE the little bluebird on the handle and it's little birdhouse on the front. I sent her basekt in April and don't have any photos. Sometimes I forget to take them..

Ellen's blog is Sweet Memory Making Mom. She also sent the goodies below.

Thank You, Ellen!!! The black and red item is a lovely rose scarf that will be fun to wear this fall/winter.

Linda, at Pretty Is, sent me this little package. She did that giveaway that many gals do at once in May, oops..forgot what it is called...anyway...I didn't win her giveaway. I left the comment of, thank you for having a giveaway and congrat's to the winner. She thought was kind of me and...

Sent me this DARLING little Bluebird that she MAKES!!!!!!!! What a very kind and sweet gal she is! THANK YOU, Linda.

You can see, " Miss Pretty" is very happy in her new home on my kitchen counter! There are some very Kind, Sweet, Caring, Generous and just plan, Nice Gals In Blog land!!! HUGS to You!
Thank you for the Blog Birthday wishes! When I win the "lottery" I'll send you all a gift...until then the name of the little giveaway is: Deb at "boopnut"... her blog is http://boopnut39.blogspot.com I'm sure she would love to meet new friends... hint, hint...We all have different and similar interests and would love to connect with others.

Still working on the family room. I see some of the area rug...that's a good thing :) I hope you have a blessed Sunday!

Warmly,

deb

Vintage Kitchen Gadgets...

2011-06-24T08:12:00.010-05:00

Kitchen vignette ...

My pen-pal, Cindy sent me a box of vintage gadgets this week. Her home is for sale and she did some house "cleaning". She knows that I also love vintage treasure, so she sent them to me. Love the old red handle cookie cutters. THANK YOU, Friend :)

Lots of vintage goodies...

aww...Sweet Pea laying next to old Mack...He is losing LOTS of weight and I can see "changes" :(

I think these are my favorite gadgets. My Mom had the same flour sifter and gotta love red handle items.

More gadgets...

Jackson Brown in the sun room/porch keeping watch...
I'll pick a name soon...having company tomorrow and that means I MUST Clean the house.

Taking a card making class tomorrow..FUN...haven't done that in a LONG time..

The SUN IS SHINNING!!!

Have a Great Weekend..

Warmly,

deb

Saturday Finds, Blog Birthday, I'm 3

2011-06-21T10:31:00.007-05:00

These are the finds from Saturday. One sale was a "chick" sale and hubby didn't want to stay long there...Tissue box made with fabric and lovely old flowers..

LOVE Paper treasures. I do have a HUGE paper stash!

Lovely yellow scale for my "sunny yellow" kitchen.. a keeper for now!

My blog Birthday is this month...THREE years ago. It's really amazing the friendship one can have on line. Here is a little something for one of you. Just leave a comment that you would like to have them and a name will be picked this weekend. Thank you, friends, for being You, for liking me and your always kind comments! May God Bless You!

I'm cleaning up the family room. Yesterday I saw the "Hoarder's" show and it's a real Eye-Opener! SO...it's time to get serious and get the family room looking like a family room. Not a CATCH ALL of TOTES! That is my goal before the weekend.

From the looks of my room at HQ, I think it was a pretty good sale. Thankful! Of course the proof is the pay check on Friday!

Take care!

Warmly,

deb

Today's Earthly Delights & HQ Room

2011-06-16T17:00:00.011-05:00

Went to a couple garage sales. This little girl was in the "free" box :)

Nice pottery. The green is Red Wing, pink and yellow are USA and I just love the blue one with the little flowers around the top. All 1.00 or less.

Isn't this just darling. Found today at a little shop. Haven't seen anything like it before. Cute little muff with the rose on it and little bottle that had perfume.

Clip earrings...10 cents each. Love the little "Grandma" sales..

Worked in my room for 8 hours last night to get it ready. I WON'T wait that long next time...sore today!

Hoping for a WAY better sale this month. Also hoping the weather is Nice or at least NO RAIN!

A quick project for the HQ sale. Bread boards painted with chalk paint as well as vintage trays. Hope they sell. Under 10.00 each.

Tuesday Grand daughter and I went to Mall of America and had some fun that I'll share later. It's a great place to wonder and people watch!

Work tomorrow at HQ 9-5 and Saturday 1-??? as we are having a BBQ there. Should be a fun day.

Happy Weekend to you!

It's coming up on my blog birthday and I'm putting together a little something for one of you!

Warmly,

deb

Weekend Finds & Swap Goodies

2011-06-14T17:22:00.010-05:00

I'm just Crazy about my Peonies!!!!!

Here are my finds from Thursday-Saturday! These little folks are from an estate sale. I almost bought the ones with "fixed" heads. Good thing I really checked them over. I sure don't like buying something and then getting home to find it had been "repaired".

More finds... sorry I didn't turn the little paper card shoes around. Just noticed now! They are very sweet.

LOVE the lavender curtain holders and nut cups with little flowers I picked out of a dumpster! Yes..I do "dive" for treasures!

Clock doesn't work..it's just a cool shape and very fun kids cards.

I was involved in the "Initial Swap" that Sue from It's A Very Cherry World had. My goodies arrived on Monday. My partner was Sandy from http://521lakestreet-sandy.blogspot.com

This D is now in my bathroom. Notice the lovely vintage pin!

More goodies from Sandy. The "colors" are so ME!

And here it the "D" on my shelf! THANK YOU, Sandy! I'm so Happy with my new treasures!

I'm very behind in getting my room ready for the HQ sale on Thursday. I'm off tonight to get more things done. I'll post pictures later this week. I'll probably be working on my room all day tomorrow.

Warmly,

deb :)

Tweaked Bathroom, Peonies & OUCH!

2011-06-10T20:06:00.014-05:00

Before..rather Plain...this is in my bathroom. The color is a light lavender that I love.

Better After...I have some old frames and thought to myself..Put them Up Somewhere...
The wall color is more like the first photo.

Shelf over the toilet. Love my fairy picture :)

On top of the toilet..a little vignette :)

Corner by the sink. Shell theme here..

One of my peonies bushes. I adore them and their pretty colors.

Just having fun with peonies

Of course, Sweet Pea had to smell them :) (pay NO attention to the dirt & dust)

When Grand daughter was playing softball on Monday evening..a ball was coming right to her face and she put her hands up and the ball hit her left thumb...and broke it !!! She is pretty happy about having a cast on...she has to wear it for 3 weeks, thankfully.
I went to some garage sales today and just a couple things to show you later.

Yesterday did some housecleaning with my friend...5 hours worth and my back is very sore. Not sure how long I'll last. The money is very good...that "helps" LOL!!!

Busy weekend: Mom's 75th birthday, HQ picnic, 90th Birthday party, estate sales, still working on my room at HQ and never know what else will pop up!

Super Crazy Weather! It was 102 on Tuesday and the house we cleaned that day, their A/C wasn't working! I'm sure I lost 5 lbs sweating while cleaning...of course today it's only in the 60's so the 5 lbs is back LOL!!

Happy Weekend!

Warmly,

deb

STINKIN H-O-T, More Books & Kitchen Pics

2011-06-06T21:34:00.009-05:00

My roses and irises are blooming. The roses are just starting to open. Last year the buds turned brown and they didn't open...

I KNOW that you are tired of seeing my Sunny Yellow Kitchen..the sun was just right on Saturday so I HAD to take photos! No More, I Promise!

It's so pretty!

It almost made it to 100 degrees today! STINK IN HOT!!! Didn't stop me from going to the book sale today and found a few more books!

Yes...a couple more of the vintage "greeting cards" as the guy at check out told me. The "Victorians" gave these little books before greeting cards were made. That was something that I didn't know!

Awesome images. These are "well" loved books. I'm sure I'll go to the sale again :)

Tomorrow I'm helping my friend with her housecleaning job and again on Thursday! It will make up for the very poor sales from How Quaint. Hoping this month will be Much Better!

The garage sales were okay and today I went with a Jeep load of things to a place where folks can go and pick up furniture, etc., if they have lost their things from a fire, floods, etc.

Kailee had a softball game tonight and "jammed" her thumb :( I was thinking it was way too HOT to play...showing my age!

Warmly,

deb

BOOKS!

2011-06-03T21:12:00.008-05:00

More pictures of the Bridal Bushes...they have bloomed even more since I took these photos. I sure hope there are Flowers in Heaven!

The community I live in has a yearly book sale. It started tonight and I paid the "Early" bird buyer fee, $5.00 to shop. These are some of my finds...and the prices are 50 cents to 2.00 for the large decorating books! Deals! I'll go again as they put out books for the entire sale that last almost 2 weeks!

Cute little gift books :)

Great old books too! The Kitchen Garden book is illustrated by Tasha Tudor!!!

Life's Roses book 1.00 nice score on that..

inside pages of the book...

Had the garage sale on Thursday and will try again tomorrow. So much stuff!!!

Happy treasure shopping...come on over! I'll be there 9-1..I'm SURE YOU WILL FIND A TREASURE!!

Warmly,

deb

My Sunny Yellow Kitchen

2011-06-01T21:12:00.007-05:00

Just my little garden fairy :)

Sorry I didn't take more before pictures...the new color is called "Milkyway Galaxy" from Behr and it's the primer and paint all in one paint! Flat finish.

This is before also and it's a bad photo..lighting is poor/then too bright...

After...you can't tell the difference...I did put up different plates in pretty colors. This wall is now the pretty yellow too.

One side of the little galley kitchen and this is what you see when you walk into my home from the front door...Sure don't like this floor plan..

The other side of the galley kitchen and the window faces the golf course. The yellow isn't as pretty in these pictures as it is on the walls...none of these photos are very good..sorry..between the cloudy days and the angle of the kitchen...just doesn't work for photos. Anyway..it's pretty!
The weather isn't cooperating for a garage sale...it's looking like Saturday may be the better day to have it...plus I still have so much to price...

Went and had my hair cut and colored today..bye-bye gray hair :) I'm short and sassy for summer :) LOL!!!

That's all for now!

Warmly,

deb

Chair Makeover, Finds and Flowers

2011-05-30T17:06:00.010-05:00

Flowers around the yard...front of the house

Bridal Bush's on the side of the yard are just blooming...

Just a few finds from garage saling on Thursday...

More rearranging ...this is now what you see when you come in the front door looking into the living room..

Changed out the plates. Again!! This is good for now :)

Before chairs...ICK!

pretty After chairs :) I think they turned out pretty good and would you pay $20.00 a chair??

I know, I said I would show you the "After" of the Kitchen..it was cloudy almost all day and now the sun is shinning thru the kitchen windows and the photos are very bad. I'll take some in the morning and then post with the "After"!

June is my Blog Birthday...hm...thinking about a little gift for someone!!!

Worked in the garage for a little bit as it turned HUMID when the sun came out...just can't win with the weather in MN!
Didn't do anything "fun", however feel that I did a lot around the house.

Warmly,

deb

The Weekend So Far

2011-05-28T19:31:00.005-05:00

Changed the plates on my dining room wall. It needed to feel more like Spring around here.

Hubby fixed and sanded these chairs so I could paint them. First coat is on today...I have fabric for the seats too...

Painted my little galley kitchen a sunny yellow...have the 2nd coat on and I'm in the process of putting things on the wall and you'll have to come back to see the after...the yellow is on the right side of the wall/soffet in case you are wondering...the kitchen was a deep beige.

Also started working in the garage for the garage sale on Thursday if it's not raining!!! Somethings are for HQ and not the garage sale like the mannequin...

So..my back hurts from painting, my hands are tingling as I think I have carpel tunnel and I'm tired...

I will have the kitchen done and the chairs finished by Monday...and the garage done before Thursday...

Hope you are having some FUN this weekend!

Warmly,

deb

Deb's Day

2011-05-25T18:16:00.007-05:00

These are from my front garden...little bits of heaven!

After a visit to my dentist to have a cavity taken care of ...which I thought that after 50 a person didn't get cavities anymore...I went to B&N to use the gift card I received from Stephanie, Junker Newbie that I recently won and purchased the book above! It's loaded with lots of Eye Candy and ideas.

Used a birthday gift card for these t-shirt for the summer..whenever it comes. I only wear sleeveless around the yard and house...not out and about as I have "angel wings" for arms!!!
These were all on sale as that is the only way I shop retail!!!

I also bought theses on sale. Pretty papers and embellishment's always "catch" my eye. I should make some cards with them..

This is a peek of something I'm making for the newest swap that I joined...it's a secret until I send it to her...

It's fun to have a little "me time"... I shop alone almost all the time...except for estate sale's with hubby.

Mowed the front yard yesterday..ugh..that took awhile and the lawn mower quit a few times as the grass was pretty tall...Hubby did the back yard with the "hill"...

The weekend plans:

Get ready for garage sale HERE next Thursday

Start painting the set of chairs for the next sale at HQ

and maybe paint the galley kitchen a pretty "yellow"... I also bought paint today!

Get the weeds out of the flower beds and plant some flowers..

What are your long weekend plans!

Enjoy the weekend!

Warmly,

deb :)

Rain, Roses and Earthly Delights

2011-05-22T19:20:00.008-05:00

Thank you for the anniversary wishes. The roses are from hubby! He doesn't give them to me very often! They are much prettier in real life...it's been raining all weekend so the photos aren't too good!

Lilac's from my backyard. I have 3 different of lilac's! What a wonderful smell they have.

I went to a few garage sales on Thursday as it was time for the city wide sales...didn't find much...oops..picture wrong way :)

These are my earthly delights from the garage sales...

Kimberly from http://artjoystuff.blogspot.com/ has a weekly ATC that you can join and these are from her. One theme was PINK, on the left and Blue on the right! She does a wonderful job! I'm learning to add more "embellishments" to mine... Thanks, Kimberly!

While working Friday at How Quaint I found these BLUE rocks in one of the dealer's space and just had to Have Them! I've never seen blue rocks! They make me smile. Since it RAINED all weekend...I'm pretty sure sales weren't very good :( There is always next month!

Busy week ahead..I think it's the same for all of us when spring comes...

Warmly,

deb

Sale at HQ, Finds, & More

2011-05-18T20:49:00.010-05:00

For some reason I didn't get my room ready until tonight. I usually get it done the Monday of the sale...

Finds from the weekend estate sales...

Unique sale and fun little sweep brooms

Fun red spice rack and jars...

Thank you, Sharon from My Vintage Studio...she sent me these for my birthday. I must spend some time soon, creating!

Recent win from Stephanie at Junker Newbie...a gift card to Barnes & Noble and I already know what book I'm going to purchase. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I Love Books!!!

Grand daughter had her first softball game last night and they won!!! Much better start then last spring :)

Tomorrow is our 21st wedding anniversary... and the city wide Garage Sales... looks like a fun and busy day. Friday is my day at HQ...Saturday maybe some sales and then helping a friend move. It seems that spring is here.. it's been so sunny and nice the last few days! Thankful!!!

Have a awesome weekend!! "Do" things that make you Happy!

Warmly,

deb :)

Buttons, Chair Makeovers & Finds

2011-05-14T18:27:00.013-05:00

Too many rainy days make us just want to SLEEP!!! I hope it's sunny EVERY DAY next week!

I thought I would sell my buttons at How Quaint by the "scoop"...

These are my newest finds and I'm going to keep them. It's so hard to find them like this and only 2.00 per card...which I didn't mind paying.

Bought this cute sign at a church sale...and it's going in my porch.

along with these plates and hankies...I LOVE church sales...

Easy peasy chair makeovers....when I see chairs with these types of seats..I buy them for resale. I guess I "could" paint them...I'll try it this way first.

After

Before

After...I had the fabric and it's pretty "neutral"

Very cool old folding table for fabric cutting...

This is on the top of the table...

Book cases always sell at either shop.

Busy weekend. Found a twin size bed for Kailee like NEW. She was using the bottom of my day bed set so now she has her own bed with a pillow top on it. Kailee and I were out on Friday garage sailing as she didn't have school and that's when we found the bed.

Went to a graduation party for a friend who just earned her Master's Degree at the age of 60+...awesome for her!

Went to a few sales this week and will "show & tell" later...The sale at HQ starts next week and I'm a little behind so need to get my room ready. Glad blogger is WORKING! That wasn't FUN!

Too much rain!!! Have a great Sunday...

Warmly,

deb

Few finds & Tulips

2011-05-09T14:38:00.010-05:00

My very few tulips are finally open :) They are on the east side of the house and were planted YEARS go by the original homeowners.

We went to estate sales on Thursday and Friday this past week. These are my "finds"... LOVE the old cards...baby clothes hangers and the ballerina jewelry boxes.

Found this very sweet Scottie Dog card with it's "lucky" dog penny...too CUTE

Awesome pink mailbox...just too cute. I'm leaving it as is and think it could work in my "someday" craft room to hold ribbons..fun lawn hose sprayers and tin

Rec'd this "Blue" decorating book and pink napkins from Toni at The Tattered Cottage. We have our birthdays in the same month.. Thank You, Toni...I LOVE books!!!

I hope you all had a lovely Mom's Day. The kids were here and we did burgers on the grill! Daughter and Grand went to church with me :) It was a great day.

Take care.

Warmly,

deb