Rose Inspirational Plate

Welcome to another pink Saturday hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound.

Today I made my routine trip to the thrift stores after grocery shopping. At Goodwill I found this wonderful gold rimmed plate with pink roses . It was put out by Gibson Greeting Cards Inc. in the year 1973. On the front is an inspirational poem by the beloved American poet Helen Steiner Rice. Are your ready for the price----eighty cents..... yes .... 80 cents.

This wedding gift wrap I have had tucked away in a drawer and came across it while cleaning out clutter. It was done by American greetings.. As you can see it has not been used and it cost 25 cents at the time ..

I love the lacy white bells and the pink bell flowers. So dainty is this wrap

Hope all is having a great pink weekend and for those out east in all that snow I pray you are safe and warm.

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Tuesday ramblings

I was sitting here this afternoon watching it snow and thought there isn't anything happening in this old lady's life. I watched the great-grandson over the weekend and that was a joy for me.

I went for supper at Applebees on Sunday evening and yesterday I had blood work done to see if my vitamin B12 level is too low. I also got to have a lovely lunch with my son and his wife. I know that sounds like a lot but there are many hours in between
No inspriations came to me so today so I went back and picked out three scrapbook pages I did and thought I would share them with you.



You may click on these pictures to enlarge

I hope that everyone is having a great Tuesday and the lord has bestowed some small blessings on you today.

PINK IS THE WORD

While browsing for pink treasures I came upon some colorful phrases with the word pink in them and then there were words that bring other pink imagines to mind.


Pinkie finger--the smallest finger on the human hand.

Pink elephant..the term to describe hallucinations during intoxication.

In the pink..to be healthy

Tickled pink...to be happy and joyful

Pink..cut or zigzag on paper or sewing

PINK MAKES ME THINK OF

little girls..sugar and spice and everything nice.

OR COTTON CANDY FROM THE CARNIVAL



OR A PINK RIBBON FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

THEN THERE IS THE DREADED PINK SLIP ...I hope there are none floating around out there.



I guess I better get back to my post for tomorrow. I hope this jogged your memory

I get so excitied

I GET SO EXCITED WHEN IT'S TIME TO LOOK AT ALL THE WONDERFUL PINK BLOGS THAT EVERYONE HAS DONE. I JUST GET SO FLUFFED UP ABOUT SEEING WHAT IS OUT THERE THIS WEEK. CAN'T YOU TELL?

There are so many beautiful pink things I come across while surfing the net. The ones below caught my eye especially...so dainty and delicate looking. I added them to my wish list.


This hat is made for a princess for sure...would love to try it on just for fun

So very many pretty boxes and of course we have to have pink roses

THANKS FOR LOOKING AT MY PINK S FOR TODAY.

A chilly Thursday

This morning as I stood by the bedroom window and looked out, it was not with the anticipation of sun..More lake effect snow predicted. A temp of twelve degrees and lower with windshield. factored in.

So I grabbed my camera and took a few pictures of spring time in the bedroom. These little birds are great reminders that spring is out there..but just not yet.

This picture I picked up at Goodwill this week for $3.00. It certainly makes me wish it were warmer so I could get out and wander around the yard and look for signs of spring.


The following picture is one of some storage containers I have . They hold odds and ends of pictures, cards and papers

This little box I have on my beside table with lip balm and hand cream in

I am ready for a cup of hot tea and a good book. Hope all is enjoying their Thursday.

Good Morning

Today I have not been feeling very perky . I'm sure you all have a day like that. There are days when I find it impossible to put down any words or thoughts and this is one of them So today, this is my little message for you in blog land. Please click on picture to enlarge

Monday doesn't have to feel blue

When I look out my window here in western Michigan it is very gray and dreary looking.. But If I imagine blue leaves on my trees.. I smile---wouldn't that be something?

If you have a favorite teddy you can curl up with him and read a book or better yet cuddle with a grandchild.

There are many colors of blue that will stir your heart and thoughts if you let them.

Enjoy your day ..have some blueberries for good health. Slip into a favorite blue sweater. Put on some blue jewerly

A give away from Rebecca at a Gathering of thoughts

While browsing the sites today of all the wonderful blogger I found that there is a giveaway at the Gathering Place check it out

http://rebecca-gatheryeroses.blogspot.com/

She is giving away a picture frame in soft pink and graced with hand painted pink roses and rosebuds

January Pink Saturday

I have a couple of things to show you that I have acquired since Christmas.

The one is this big floral storage box. My daughter Gwen was with me and pointed it out to me since she knows I like boxes to store things in. I got it at TJMax

It measures 16 x 14 x 7 so it is good size and I can fit many treasures in it.

I found this wreath with pink roses at Goodwill for a dollar and when I got it home I saw it had a battery pack in back so it does light up. It gives off a nice glow in the dark of my bedroom.

May your weekend be filled with sunshine and pink flowers...laughter and love.

Stop at http://shabbykatprimitivessundriesnsuch.blogspot.com/

who is having a giveaway.

Greetings on this pink Saturday

Miss Beverly has asked us to visit a new blooger every Saturday and post on this week's pink Saturday. Last week I stopped by two charming blogs and they are as follows


If you get a chance this week pop in and say Hello.

Happy squirrel with a crust of bread

This winter weather gives me the blues
but it doesn't discourage those living in the trees in my front yard.


It doesn't take much to make a squirrel happy in this cold weather.
Today I cleaned the cupboard and found some bread crusts.. and an old apple in the refrigerator. I threw them out by the tree and it didn't take
them long to come and have a feast.


I think how this would have been a feast for those who are hungry in Haiti. I am so glad they are finally getting some food and water and care they need. Watching the news on all those who are suffering and homeless can make one very depressed.


Hope all of you are ready for Pink Saturday. That should cheer me up

Famous French Lover and Valentine's Day

So many blogs with beautiful valentines . I love Valentines Day. I have saved the cards my late husband gave me. I also have one that my father-in-law sent his wife many years ago. I will post it on my blog this week.

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THE FAMOUS FRENCH LOVER OF ALL TIMES

Pepe LePew, the most romantic french lover comes to mind. He was always strolling the streets of Paris in the springtime when thoughts of "love" were in the air. Pepe is constantly seeking "l"amour" of his own. However, he has one huge turnoff to any prospective mates; his malodorous scent. Furthermore,he can't take "no" for an answer.blissfully convinced that the girl is flirting with him,even when she physically assaults him.

So ladies beware..he is still looking for love.

Hope you ladies all had a great day.

A Birthday Wish

Happy Birthday to Gwen at A Charming Home . You are a special person and you have so many talents and I treasure you... love from Mom Click for a larger view

Pink Saturday Greetings

Last Saturday I paid a visit to Kerri at
beaver-kerrie.blog.com/
I'm sure she would love a visit from some of you



This Saturday I want to share a picture that I have hanging in my kitchen. I have had this for many, many years and always find comfort in it. I love the cat napping...being a cat
owner myself. (click for a larger view)

Instead of showing you some of the pink things in my home, I decided to go back into my scrapblog site and found some pictures I had put together with pink . I hope you find some beauty in them , along with thoughts to ponder.

I love making pictures with pink as you will see.

LOVE IS





A collage of many things in pink

DID YOU KNOW?

AND THAT

I hope you all have a wonderful pink Saturday .

Pencil holder and postage stamps

Many years ago I became interested in postage stamps but trying to collect all those that the postal service published was not possible and costly to say the least. I started saving them off letters I received and my sister and sister-in-law helped also. I would put the stamps in a bowl of water and after awhile the stamp would soak loose from the paper. When I had enough they would be glued on a container.

I have made several and when my niece Tammy was here one summer with her boys they each made a little box covered with stamps for their Mom. I didn't take a picture..should have.

I have saved some Christmas seals and plan on using them to cover future pencil holders.

A fun craft and not expensive to make.

Winter sales and winter lake

Although it was chilly today I wandered out to the hardware and picked up some suet cakes for the birds that was on sale. I then make a stop at the post office and on to Dollar General where their Christmas items were 70% off. I found these little miniature poinsettia for 30 cents each and some scrapbook stickers for same price. Everything Christmas was 70% off. The Christmas cards I looked through and found a buy on a box of them along with a leafy vine with berries that lite up. Great deals.

The two pictures below I downloaded from the web cam of our lighthouse and the pier.

As you can see Lake Michigan is very frigid and the ice is starting to build up from the waves. The lake has not frozen yet as you can tell by the water.

Hope all of you had a great Tuesday and were warm.

Scrapbooking

I have been telling myself for the past several months that I need to clean out my scrapbook drawers and bins and organize so I can get busy now that's it's cold outside. I have lots of stickers and paper of all kinds. My daughter Gwen said she comes here to shop before going to the store.


Above is a couple of pages that is for Christmas that I did several years ago.
Below
This is one of two draws filled with stickers and embellishments that I need to sort and organize

This is one of the bins . I need to put it in the big organizer for flat p I have so much as I would buy if I went to $$$ store and Big Lots where I always found a buy...not to mention Hobby Lobby and JoAnn's who always have sales. In the summer I might find some at yard sales..that's why Gwen said I should open a store. Ha!

I know I have my work cut out as I tend to wander from one thing to another..

Spreading around pink blessing.

I just came from Sherry's...a first time pink Saturday for her.

I justed visited Sherry Parker at http://ahappyvalentine.blogspot./com

She has a charming blog. Give her a visit.

Saturday Pinks and Keeping Warm

Pink Saturday greeting to you all. There are many of you having much colder weather than what you are accustom to. In winter weather our skin tends to be drier than usual so today I wanted to remind you all to take care of your skin and use lots of lotion.

Hot baths and showers are nice but remember not to stay in to long as it robs our skin of moisture.. I know lots of us received bath products for Christmas and are anxious to try them out.

Below is one of my favorite fragrances. It is called Evidence and is by Yves Rocher. It comes with skin lotion, bath gel and perfume. I get many compliments when I wear this. STAY WARM AND COZY--MY CAT IS..SHE LOVES TO CRAWL UNDER THE BLANKETS WHEN I'M NOT LOOKING.

Pay a visit to Sandra

SANDRA at COTTAGE DREAM is having a giveaway--check it out.

WARM WISHES TO ALL

It is the beginning of a new year of pink Saturdays hosted by Ms Beverly @ How Sweet the Sound. We have seen so many lovely pink articles and we have only scratched the surface of beautiful pink treasures. Below are a few things I have in my bedroom

There is this little white chest I got and keep some of my jewelry and other small treasures in. I love the colorful inlaid top on it. ( click picture to see larger view)


I keep this bouquet of roses on the top of the chest along with my telephone

This is a cluster of roses my daughter Gwen gave me and I keep it hanging on my reading lamp by my chair

I am definitely looking forwarding to seeing all the pink treasures that others are collecting, and finding at the thrift stores and garage sales. Let the new year begin and may it bring us new friendships and information and just the joy of browsing through so many great blogs.

WARM WISHES FOR A NEW YEAR

New Year's Blessing To All

A brand new year!
A clean slate on which to write
Our hopes and dreams, This year;
Less time and energy on things;
More time and energy on people.
All of life's best rewards,
Deepest and finest feelings,
Greatest satisfactions, Come from people--
People like you.
Happy New Year!!


By Joanna Fuchs




And now with the start of a new year ,


I would like us to remember a cause worth while




With the ever -increasing costs of medical care, gasoline,groceries and many other times, more people are turning to food banks as a way to meet their needs and the needs of their families.

May we all be able to share a bit of what we have to those without.

Homemade soup for me

Today I decided that I would try to cook more homemade fresh foods instead of box meals and just grabbing a sandwich or snack. It is so hard to cook for just one person. So I prepared potato soup for myself and will share with a friend .

Things always taste so much better when you do it yourself rather than out of a can



Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday.

A nightly visitor

For the past few months this stray cat has been a visitor to my yard. He showed up in October and was very skinny . ...I had to feed him of course, being the cat lover that I am. He came every night and would stand outside and meow if there was no food in the dish.. When winter set in , I was worried about him and noticed he was sleeping in the shed next door ( the place is empty due to foreclosure) I made him a box and put a blanket in it and made sure he had food.
As winter approached and it started to snow I put him in the house one night. My cat was not thrilled!!! He ate and wanted back out and so I put him out knowing he would find shelter.

Lately he has decided he would like to come in and will stay for hours and some times spends the night. Below is a picture of him sitting on the steps trying to decide if he wants in.

I have tried to find the owner and so far, no luck. I even tied a string and note around his neck thinking maybe he had another home...not the case though.

Here he sits in the window looking out and below he is nice and warm in the bed I bought for my cat years ago and she would not use it. I'm sure he must have belonged to someone as he is litter trained and very gentle even though he has claws.

Yes the two cats do share the house...mine just pretends he isn't here and spends her time sleeping on my bed . I'm sure he will spent time warming up before wanting back out again.

With Christmas behind me there is time to relax and reflex . Time to think about finding room for some gift items. I thought I'd share some favorite things and pictures with you.
Below is a vase of roses my children gave me to in remembrance of their father,who has been gone four years. They remembered he always gave me roses on special occasions.

My son Jim and his wife Judy gave me this water fountain to go with the chickens I have in the kitchen. It is so pretty and it has a music box in the back. I love it.

This is a picture of my granddaughter and her husband...their first Christmas together in their home

This is a picture of myself and one of the great-grand babies.

He was in a good mood on Christmas eve night.

I also received the album of Susan Boyle. I have been a fan of hers

since I first heard her sing and watched her dream come true. What a voice she has.
What a transformation there has been in her life.

I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and enjoyed their family and friends.

It is my hope you had some quiet time with yourself and time to reflex on why we celebrate Christmas and touched the lives of others in a special way. My best wishes to all.

REMEMBER OUR SERVICEMEN

please say a prayer for our servicemen and women who are not able to be with their familes this Christmas.
This flag I hang in my window for family who is in harm's way .Let him be safe

MERRY CHRISTMAS ..

Chocolate Drop Pretzel Recipe

I needed a quick and simple candy to take to my daughter's tonight . This is so fast and
so simple that even the kids or your husband can help you make it. I had some square pretzels in the house so I used them


Hope you enjoy them...now back to the other things I must make and take tonight that being polish roses and some pumpernickle rye bread with a spinach dip.












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Monday Greetings

I had a list of things I had to do today. First was a trip to the mall for a little shopping. There were plenty of shoppers looking for that last minute bargains. I manged to get out in less than an hour....so glad to be finished .

This is a little sign on one of my doors.

I made some cupcakes for the grandchildren.....as you can see there are one or two missing from the tray. I couldn't resist them

At Aldi's I found a great round jar with four compartments

that had snowflakes,trees,red dots and sparkle . I also found tubs of green frosting.

It made the decorating much easier.

I needed some gift enclosures. I took some white note paper and with some fabric,

heat & bond and glitter I made these up.

Nothing like home made and saving a few pennies.

I wrapped up some of the gifts for grandchildren. Nothing fancy , as the grand kids tend not to be too interested in the paper wrapping as they are to what is inside the package.

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT MONDAY.

A Crafty Friend

I decided not to do my usual pink but to pay tribute to my friend Nancy who is a retired school teacher.. she taught young girls how to sew and cook for many years until schools decided that was not important anymore...so she taught child care, health and family living and other subjects.

After retiring, Nancy does sewing in her home for some extra money.
She is always ready to put a zipper in for you or hem up a pair of pants or even make you a dress. Not to mention making curtains, chair pads and many other things.
The past few years she has done a lot of quilting..in fact she said it is well over one hundred fifty now. She makes everything from baby quilts to queen size..

This blue one is for a grandchild . How nice is this? It would look great in their cabin this winter.

The gift she gave me this year were these two great pot holders. So nice and thick with hand mitt flaps so you can just use one if you like.

A great little snow picture that is hung in my kitchen was a gift.

And last, but not least is baking quick bread in cans as a gift. .Just the right little gift to tuck into a gift basket for Christmas. This is banana bread I made to take to my son and family.

Happy pink Saturday and enjoy the weekend. Give a Hug to a Friend

Christmas mail

One of the most important parts of Christmas is our mailbox. At this time of year it is where we find the Christmas cards and letters from those we have not heard from all year. It is also the place where we find holiday wishes from neighbors and loved ones near and far.

How would our children get their letters to Santa at the North Pole if we didn't have our loyal mailman, who comes in all kinds of weather, sun... rain ... snow and blizzards. We would have some very disappointed little ones.

I know postage has went up from days gone by.. Our grandparents remember the three cent letter and penny post cards.

Today it is 44 cents for a letter and 28 cent for a post card. I have started to make my own post cards and save a few pennies. As you all know many of us collect those delightful cards from long ago... Why not go back to something we enjoyed from another era?

Our friendly mailman delivers the packages with presents we have ordered off the Internet and from the many gift catalogs that come in the mail. So don't forget to wish your mail carrier a Merry Christmas and you might want to put a ribbon on your mailbox.

A great give away from grandma yellow hair

A wonderful give away by Grandma yellow hair can be found at " Just Between me and You"

Check out the free gifts you can choose from. A great one for Gone With the Wind fans.

Handmade Ornaments

Several summers ago I found these handmade Christmas ornaments at a garage sale. They were in a box and I couldn't help but notice all the careful and loving work that must have gone into the making of these by some grandmother or mom...now they were being discarded.
I asked the guy in charge how much for the box of ornaments and he said ten cents each. I must have gave him a little over two dollars for this box of delightful treasures. treasures. These are just a few of them. In the box was a three piece set of Dorothy..the tin man and the scarecrow. These I gave to my daughter Gwen who loves "The Wizard of Oz"

Some of the ornaments are done in crewel work, with lots of hand stitching like these below. You an see they were done around 1979..which makes them about thirty years old.

The next two pictures are some of the ornaments in the box.

There were wreaths, Christmas stockings,rocking horse,gumball machine and much more

This little couple may have been Hansel and Gretal

There were several dogs. The other was white with a fireman's hat.

This looks like a happy little guy..maybe because he got a bone for Christmas.

I love the ice cream cone and the Christmas tree with all the sequins

You can tell by looking at these that a lot of time was spent on these.

There was cutting, stuffing,putting on sequins and ribbons.
Yes,I did put these on my tree when my grandchildren were young.

THIS ONE below did not come with the others. It is very special to me as my husband made it years ago when we were doing crafts. He made dozens of these reindeer which we sold and also gave to family members and friends

This was a rare fine. There are not many whot take the time to make such great heirlooms.

Hope you enjoyed looking at these

Saturday Greeting

WISHING EVERYONE A WARM AND COZY PINK SATURDAY

A PINK GIFT

I found this wonderful gift set of a tea ( or coffee) mug witha matching tray and coaster while shopping for some Christmas gifts. Right away I knew this was for my sister..

They had different sets and others flower designs.I bought myself one with red poppies

MUSIC BOX WITH SANTA SOAP


A shopping find ..and only $4.00.
Early this week I was doing some last minute shopping for a gift box I was mailing out to my sister for Christmas and I found this little box with a Victorian Santa . Inside is a bar of soap shaped like Santa and would you believe it also comes with wind up music box that plays

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

I was very pleased with my two purchases .. I will frequent that store more often.

ENJOY THE WEEKEND AND MAKE LOTS

OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES

GIVE AWAY WINNER

TODAY I ANNOUNCE THE WINNER OF MY 3 SHEET GIVE AWAY .IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GIVING SEASON, I AM GOING TO INCLUDE AN EXTRA SHEET. AND NOW FOR THE LUCKY WINNER: SHERRY FROM EDIE MARIE'S BLOG. CONGRATULATIONS!

Another night of blowing snow.

The last two days we have had blowing snow and very cold temps.

I have been staying inside keeping warm and finding enough to do.

This afternoon I got out the wraping paper and wraped a few things

I am sending my sister in North Carolina .We are twins and we have always

sent each other something for Christmas even after we'd married and

and moved seven hundred miles from each other.

I found a beautiful cup with a pink rose and a tray and coaster in a set.

There was a box of note cards and a package of lemonade mix

and of course a box of Turkish delight candies. I then slipped in a gift card to her favorite store.

With evening here and my task for today done I have made myself a cup

of coffee and will settle in under a warm blanket with a book I have started. One of those where boy get girl.......light reading for pleasure

Let it snow...I'm cozy and warm

Greetings done in Blue

I decided to post part of the pictures I did on scrapblog as I have been taking it easy the past few days. I had been doing some heavy lifting and using the stairs to go to attic for christmas decorations. My leg and thigh started to cause me pain when getting up and moving around so off to the doctor I went. She told me I strained the sartorius muscle, . Rest and try to avoid lifting and using the stairs. .....Hard to do with Christmas just a few weeks away. Of course, my daughter Gwen, said I shouldn't be doing these things but I have always did it..guess my body is telling me it's older than I think it is Ha!!

So below is part of my blue Christmas wish for everyone .

I think we all associate Blue Christmas with the song. It tells the tale of unrequited love during the holiday season. I think we have all have heard Elvis sing the song and personally he is my favorite



A simple wish for my friends

AND THE ANGELS SAID " DO NOT BE FEARFUL"

It's a wonderful feeling made all the more special becauseI know this is just the start of....starry nights so still and blue, good friends calling out to you. Life..will always slow...for dreams of Christmas years ago. Author unknown

Wishing you blessing for years to come.

Toys for Tots party

Saturday evening  I attened a Toys for Tots party given by Bev and her husband Randy. They do this every year at their home. They ask friends and family to drop by and bring an unwrapped toy for under the tree or some canned goods..  All of  the items collected are then dropped off at a local Toys for Tots location and food pantry..   Bev and her husband  decorate inside and out so you can't help but feel like it's Christmas. Bev even dressed as Mrs Clause.

 Bev cooks and bakes for days before. Besides the dining room table loaded with food there is little tables scattered about with yummy treats

     The tree is decorated and beneath  it is  toys for all ages.  ...boy or girl.  There were dolls, trucks, games, stuffed animals, musical toys and so much more

                          

                                           Here is one of her cute snowman decorations. Love his happy smile.

                                      There is always a warm feeling when you give to others .

It's Pink Saturday Again

I guess I have been  thinking of something else.   SNOW    I have been staring out the window at

it knowing that I should go out  and shovel it away from the entrance to the house.. We knew it was coming but there is so much of  it. Some places close by got fourteen inches. I have about eight inches on the ground..  I have to depend on others to help with the snow since my husband died four years ago. My son-in-law Ernie usually plows me out when it gets real bad. I am so thankful for him doing it.

 And because it snowed I have found some pink snowmen.

I think this little snowgirl is ready to go shopping.

This guy would look nice hanging on my tree

This young snowgirl has a dreamy look in her eye. I think she is adorable. I love her hand warmer. I remember having one as a little girl . Mine was wine colored with white fur.

And the last is a beautiful pink Cardigan sweater that I found on line

at the Potpourri gift catalog.  It looks nice and warm and it's the right color for our pink Saturday.

So if you live in the snow zone go make a pink snowman

                           or do like this lady and make a snowman cake. Looks good enough to eat.

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Blessing to you this Pink Saturday

Thurday greeting

My clay pot of snowmen done up with some blue paint

and white dots for snow. The smowmen are made of

wood and painted. I picked it up at a craft show a few years ago.

They say we are to have some snow in the next few days.

I have got them out just in time to welcome it.

Below are two cereal boxes that I covered with paper and will use them for gifts.

I like the unusual shape of them and the fact they

have plastic lids. I know my niece Tammy from T's Daily Treasures

has been recycling her boxes also.

Wondering --will there be snow on the ground when I wake up. It will be our

first for the year.

I always said " if only the Lord would just keep it off the roads and sidewalks".

I guess that's a wish only a genie could grant

Holiday preparation

My task for today is to start with Christmas cards. First off I need a list of family and friends and then I need to find that elusive address book.

I'm wishing at this Christmas time that I could but repay a portion

of the gladness that you've strewn along my way.

Edgar A.Guest

Monday Greeting from Elaine

Today is the day I need to really think about how I will spend my Christmas allowance, decorating ,baking holiday treats and getting out the christmas cards. Only twenty-four more days and they will fly by.

So much that needs done and I do not want to be in a state of confusion. -running here and there. Soo.. one week at a time and it will get done with time in between for fun .

I was able to get in a little shopping last week with my daughter Joy. I bought mainly for the granddaughter Molly, her husband Mike and baby Naomi who are here for a Thanksgiving visit and last goodbyes before they go back to Georgia. Mike is to be shipped to Iraq the middle of

December and I know he will be missed by wife and daughter.

A favorite stop was Bath and Body Works--we always come out smelling soo good.

We also made a trip to Bed Bath and Beyond and Victoria's Seceret ,along with the craft store Hobby Lobby.

A few decorations have come down from the attic and I have a few scattered around the house. My daughter Gwen has a big head start on me..she always loved the holidays, hectic as they are for her. One of our favorite things to get us in the Christmas mood was to take the Christmas holiday tour of the older homes around our town. Always fun to see how others decorate for Christmas

Slowly I have started
Standing guard are my wooden bears as you enter my kitchen

Blessings for the day and

Let calm reign in your home this holiday season and lets all enjoy and old fashion Christmas.

Three Blonde Pink Divas'

Today I decided to give some recognition to three lovely blondes
in pink who have been with us for some time.

First there is Dolly Pardon who has been dubbed the "Queen of Country Music".

She got her first big break when signed with the Porter Wagoner show in 1967

We know Dolly comes from a large family and has come a long way from her days

in the Smokey Mountains where the large family lived . Much of her personal life remains a mystery

Next is the divine Miss Piggy.

She is a pig who is convinced she is destined for stardom, and nothing or anyone is going to get in her way. She made her first appearance in 1974 on the TV Herb Alpert special . She also appeared with Dolly in 1987 on Dolly's musical variety show

And of course BARBIE

She was the fashion doll launched in 1959 by Ruth Handler an American businesswoman.

She has underwent many changes in the last fifty years. Mattel estimates there is 100,000 avid barbie collectors.

more interesting info can be found on these beautiful divas on Wikipedia

Thanksgiving Blessings

                                       A FAMILY THANKSGIVING
           This is my grand-daughter's husband Mike and his mother. Penny and the baby, Naomi .This was a reunion for them as they have not seen each other for several years

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving with their family.   My Thanksgiving was filled with family and plenty to eat. My grand-daughters mother in law flew in from Alaska so she could see her first grandchild and her son before he is deployed to Iraq next month. My daughters Gwen and Joy and their families had other obligations and so were not with me.   Althought they and their families were missed it was still
 filled with joy and some tears for those who have passed and could not be with us.

   
                                                          November 26  2009

                                THANK THE LORD FOR ALL HIS BLESSING  ON THIS SPECIAL DAY.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

A Happy Thanksgiving to all of my blogging friends. May you enjoy the day with family and
loved one and let us not forget those who are far from home today serving their country in a
foreign land. Let blessings rain down upon you today.

Sparkle Fabric Ornaments

Below is an arrangement that sits in my kitchen. I bought the floral arrangement with the beveled mirrored container for fifty cents at a thrift store. I added the little gnomes that I got at half price at Hobby Lobby.


Years go my husband and I did craft shows for a little extra money. My husband had bought this great Hawk scroll saw and he loved using it. ( One day I will post some of his work---He did the wood work and I was left to paint and come up with a few ideas of my own.. ) I made some elegant ornaments out of pieces of sparkle fabric and tied some ribbon and embellishments on them. I thought they were very pretty.

Christmas spirit all year!

I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month...Harlan Miller

Look what Pat is giving away

Pat at Mille Fiori Favorit is giving a full size Lenox holiday teapot

It is fit for a queen to serve tea

Holidays approaching

Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year--and yet,for all that,
when it speaks, its voice has strong authority. --WJ Cameron

The picture above was taken at the craft store down the street from me. It is filled with many beautiful holiday displays--most hand made. There is also some soaps and greeting cards and some candles.

I AM HAVING A GIVE AWAY

I HAVE THESE 3 SHEETS, 8 X 10 , OF VINTAGE IMAGES THAT I WILL BE GIVING TO THE LUCKY WINNER OF THIS GIVE AWAY. AREN'T THEY SWEET. YOU COULD USE THEM FOR MANY DIFFERENT THINGS.
HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO DO:
POST A COMMENT HERE
AND PLEASE POST ABOUT THIS ON YOUR BLOG.

THE DRAWING FOR THIS GIVE AWAY WILL BE ON SATURDAY , DECEMBER 12TH.

The Color Pink

The following poem was done by Sarah,age 7 at Texas Children's Hospital

The color pink

makes me wink!

I think about it

all the time.

It's not a lime!

It's pink of course

Not a horse

Just pink.

Blink

Autumn wind and leaves

It's been a busy week for me. Dealing with doctor appointments..nothing serious... and my daughter Joy helped me install a new computer and then I needed a new printer because my old printer was not compatible. I'm sure you have all had to deal with these problems a time or too. The two picture below are typical for this week's weather. LEAVESby Elsie Brady
How silently they tumble down and come to rest upon the ground.....
To lay a carpet, rich and rare,beneath the trees without a care.
Content to sleep,their work well done,colors gleaming in the sun.....
At other times, they fly wildly fly until they nearly reach the sky.
Twisting,turning throught the air till all the trees stand stark and bear.
Exhausted,drop to earth below to wait,like children,for the snow.

I have enjoyed looking through the many blogs and hope to catch up with old and new ones.

Autumn wishes

I hope this autumn is a time of making memories

that will last a lifetime.

Pink Saturday Greetings

A little humor to start my Saturday pinks. This turkey thinks he has come up with the solution to save his neck.

A few days ago I dropped some things off at the thrift store and of course I couldn't resist going in to see what I could find. There in a cart of newly marked items was this nice little jar with a lid . I loved it ..the shape and size.. and the humming birds on it.

I also found two nice soup bowls and four little dessert plates which I added to my bounty for the trip.

May you all be "in the pink" today.

Frosty Autumn Beauty

We are in the phase of frosty mornings here in Michigan but there is still lots of beauty if you look. A short walk this morning and I took my camera because I had been wanting to get the two following photos.
Of course this one is the frost on my car windshield this morning.

An older couple live at the home where these two photos were taken. In the spring the fence is filled with roses and in the autumn it is lined with mums. At Christmas the house and their gazebo is decorated with white lights

I love the big copper kettle they put out filled with pumpkins and gourds.

Happy autumn blessing to all.

The secret of happiness is to count your blessing
while others are adding up their troubles
Unknown

Hello and happy pink Saturday to all. It is a beautiful day here ..lots of sunshine and the kind of day you want to be outside especially in November.

I pulled a few things out of the drawer for my pink things for this week.


This little rag doll of pink my granddaughter Jasmine took to sleep with her when she
she spent the night with her grandparents.
This framed pictured does stand up and it has a music box on the
back and it plays Memories

I found this belt at a garage sale for a quarter and it has a very pretty pink
rhinestone buckle.

Autumn Leaves

Autumn leaves. I am doing this for my nephews in Kuwait who never get to see the leaves turn the colors of orange,red,yellow and brown and fall on the ground like a blanket. The wind at times picks the leaves up and they dance across the street like little ballerinas..of course they all end up in my yard from across the street . When the north west blows I am deluged with all my neighbor's leaves it seems.
This picture is of leaves we have raked to the curb for pick up
I took the next three pictures this morning while there was frost on the ground. This is my driveway, where all the ballerines dance from across the street when the wind blows in gusts

Because it was frosty out there I wrote Tammy's and the boy's names in it. Hope you can make it out.

Have a wonderful full weekend. I hope it is nice whereever you are.

Christmas house

Getting in the Christmas spirit at local gift and craft store.
The store goes by the name R House and it takes up the main floor of the home including
the porches. Snowmen, floral displays, a Santa or two and lots of Christmas
ornaments, not to mention candles, cards and skin care products

A beautiful Christmas tree by the window

This is my daughter Gwen looking for some Christmas goodies. A trip like this we do every year to get us in the spirit and some fresh decorating ideas.

Blue Mondays to keep me warm

Recently when I did some thrift store shopping I found these two new fleece cover-ups for winter . The one on the right is from Cabela's which is a big sporting goods store in the states. The button up shirt is brand new and it was three dollars. The other is a nice warm ,cozy button up fleece and I paid $1.25 for it .. These will keep me very warm with winter fast approaching.

I love the cabin nestled in the snow with the pine trees on this one. This is a great one to wear in the great outdoors or sitting around the fire

This one has blue snowmen and the lovely snowflakes embroidered

on it--very dainty and so femine looking.

Happy Pink Halloween

A safe and happy pink Halloween to all of you. Need to wear pink for today. Here is a cute pink tee shirt. Below are a few of my pink treasures for today

This old Jack and Jill magazine has a pink cover and I've had it for years. It is dated 1950 and cost twenty-five cents that year. I always looked forward to receiving this in the mail. I believe we also used them in the classroom. This little heart shaped box I made years ago to store little treasures. It is very dainty and I love the flower and ribbon combination on it.

My cat " Miss T" has a few pink treasures to. She wanted to help me decide what I

should do with hair and makeup for tonight.

Happy Thursday.

The purple floral arrangement I bought for $1.00 at a yard sale a few years ago. I think it is so nice that I keep displaying it and then put it away for a time and get it back out. It's a happy Thursday for me also because the neighbor's brother Matt has volunteered to take care of the leaves in my front yard with his riding mower. . Yeah!! I won't have to rake them.

Also my daughter Gwen and I our going to an open house at ""OUR HOUSE" which is a craft and home decor store. We love to walk through for ideas and I'm sure Gwen will take some pictures.

Eating again.

I am sitting here munching again as I do when on the computer. Then I always regret it and wish I had more willpower.
In an earlier post I mentioned the book "Food For Though" and said I would post from it again


This is from the Meditations for overeaters book..(( that is me when I am alone at night))

""""How many times have we been determined to lose weight for a specific occasion or event? A trip, a wedding, a new job, a holiday--there are many such occasions which may have provided inspiration for short-term reducing. The problem with losing weight for a specific event is that when it is over there is nothing left to provide an incentive for maintaining the weight loss.
Many of us have spent years losing and gaining the same pounds over and over again. Since the reasons for losing were superficial,the loss was temporary. What we need is a permanent reason to be rid of fat."""""
Myself-- I need to do it for my health and family.
May I want to be thin for the right reasons.

Indian summer day

An Indian summer day is with us and so I have been spending time outside raking and enjoying what few flowers I still have left. Rain will arrive again tomorrow and the temps will get cold so I need to get as much done as possible.
Below is a minature rose bush in the flower garden still trying to bloom .
This little guy is hiding in the leaves and hoping I don't notice him but I did and he went in the shed until next spring.

Below ..my green barn.

Year ago my husband put up this barn in the back yard and it was painted red with white doors. It started to look shabby and needed some TLC so, I replaced some wood and had the grandson give it a coat of paint. I had the grandson paint some old shutters white and hung them on the black doors for accent. Notice the blanket of leaves on the ground

This little guy is my great-grandson . His name is Ryder Lee and he is five months old. Yesterday I watched him while his parents could attend their courses at the college. He is starting to be lots of fun but is real cranky before he takes his nap.

Have a good day whereever you are. Hope you have some sunshine to enjoy.

Halloween trinkets

I do not get many children that trick-or-treat where I live as there is a senior citizen home across from me and a church parking lot. I still put a few thing s out just for my pleasure. My grandchildren are grown so their are no little ones.
I found this small plate at a thrift store a few years ago and just love it. I use it around Halloween time .

This little ghost is a tea light candle holder and I have him sitting on my small water fountain and I light him at night.

These three little bears with a pumpkin stomach I bought from a lady years ago when my husband and I did craft shows. She was set up next to us and she had hand painted these while waiting between customers. I thought they were so cute so we traded her something for them..can't remember what.

My Monday blues

With our weather very gray and dreary these blue items
fit in perfect with the mood

The blue flowers remind me that around the corner there will be another day of splendor. This little guy has climbed up high hoping he will spot it before I do or is it because the dogs are after him

Life by the mile

Life by the mile is a trial; by the inch it's a cinch.In the past we got into trouble when we thought we had to have our lives mapped out forever. That just doesn't happen. We need only to deal with the problems and joys of today. If we try to see to far ahead,we lose touch with the reality of the here and now. The Lord lets us know what we need to know when we need to know

I found this great little book Called Food for Though. It is daily meditations for overeaters. Lord knows I eat way to much. I thought I would share some of it now and then with you.

Hum!! I'm Puzzled

Seems that my Saturday pinks showed up on Friday. I tried to schedule them last night to be published today but I guess I don't understand the time difference. Oh Gosh!! Maybe someone can tell me.

Below is a picture of the kitchen that I painted light greenand I found the little green vase with the flower to put in it.

OCTOBER NIGHT

Today has been a typical breezy and wet October day. The rain has brought down a blanket of leaves on my front lawn and the wind whips them around the corner and they pile up at my backdoor. The pumpkin is nestled in a plant on the front porch.

This is a snapshot out my backdoor at ten-thirty tonight.

PINK TREASURES

These were taken at my place this early summer. They are a favorite of mine and tend to reseed themselves even thought they are an annual. I find them coming up in many places in the garden . I love pink flowers and have many different ones.
Below are two dark pink boxes with padded lids that my daughter Gwen gave me a few years ago and I keep some of my jewelry in them.

The last of my many pink treasures is below.

My girlfriend Nancy moved into a new place some thirty-five years ago. The previous owners left some things in the basement and my friend told me to take whatever I wanted and my choice was this lovely little pitcher that stands about five inches high.

New decorating touches

I have been telling my niece Tammy that I was painting and she wanted pictures so here they are...

Picture below is my newly painted steps coming in from outside. It almost looks like a rug. I friend asked me where I got it.. This area gets a lot of foot traffic. I was worried about my cat going to her litter box before the paint dried but she was good and I didn't see any little foot prints with paint.

The next two pictures shows my new wallpaper border in bedroom and my new pink storage units . My daughter Gwen helped me put this border up--it takes two for the long pieces in this room.

My guest bath room was looking shabby also so I painted the ceiling white and painted the walls light blue and added this border. I need to have a few pictures and then it will be finished
The rooms have all taken on a little different look and it looks fresh and clean.
Tammy knows I am a clutterbug so have tried some different ways to handle it by buying some storage containers.

DINNER GUESTS

As you know , I have been feeding a stray cat. I find I am not only feeding her, but other dinner guests as well. Late at night, my motion light comes on and when I go to investigate, I have seen 2 raccoons, and just last night a young possum. I hope the skunks don't learn of this new restaurant!

Good Morning

Hello. I must have my coffee before I start looking at all the Pink Saturday blogs. Then there is painting to do. My daughter Gwen is coming to help me paint the kitchen. Yesterday we put up wallpaper border in my bedroom. I bought three rolls thinking it would be enough and we ran out with about four foot to do. I was afraid I would not be able to get more of the paper since I bought it at a Habitat for Humanity store...we went back and they still had a few rolls left. Lucky me!!

Computer and Pink

My computer has been giving me problems this week , along with my camera. Therefore I did not meet the pink Saturday deadline but am posting three of my pink treasures

Frost will take these beauties

The weatherman in our area is calling for a hard frost tonight and it will take these great blue morning glories. They grow just down the street from me every year and I marvel at how they trained them to shoot skyward.

I have brought in my cactus and a few other plants and will nurse them through the winter. I pull my geraniums every years and shake off the dirt and put them in a brown paper bag and place in basement until spring, when I bring them out and plant them again. Few know that you can do this.

BOYDS BEARS AND FRIENDS

For many years I have collected Boyds Bears and Friends figurines. They have such detail to them and are a joy to look at. My grandchildren always liked to see if they could find
the paw print or shoe print on them. Below are many of them

Many of the figurines I have been able to pick up at yard sales and thrift stores for just a few dollars. I have about seventy of them plus walling hanging, throw blanket, pins and many stuffed bears.

Pink for my room

This is one of the prints I found to frame and hang in my bedroom along with the one below.

This is a hanging ball of roses that I have had for years and can't bring myself to throw away

I had hoped to spend more time on designing my first Pink Saturday blog...but my granddaughter from Georgia came unexpected and of course I had to spend time with her.

Can't wait to see what all the others have done

October a time for romance

It seems that October is a time for weddings as well as June. Fall is a colorful time of year and many have chosen to make this their special month.

AT HOME WITH ELAINE

TAMMY'S TREASURES

GWEN FROM A CHARMING HOME

Roses for a rainy day

Today our weather was chilly with rain. Outside work was not on my list. I decided to take in a favorite thrift store and found these beautiful roses, which I have put in my bedroom. I can sit and read and enjoy them

IT'S HERE

GEESE ARE FLYING OVERHEAD , WORKING THEIR WAY SOUTH. PUMPKINS READY TO BE PICKED AND FACES THEN CUT OUT. FLYING LEAVES AND CRACKLING FIRES STIRRING UP THE AIR. AUTUMNS HERE, RELAX AND ENJOY AS IF YOU HADN'T A CARE.

Winter reading

Yesterday while out shopping with my daughter, I found these nice books which I will put with my winter reading material. I found these at a thrift store and it was $4.00 for the lot. .....finding books in nice condition is always a plus.

Arrival of Autumn

The arrive of our autumn came with brisk winds and rain. The trees are now starting to display their hue of many colors and the squirrels are busy hiding their acorns and getting ready for winter. Did I say winter? Yes it too will soon be here

It started as a fun joke

Years ago at a flea market with my husband I said.."I need to collect something ..how about chickens? " I said . My husband did not think I would find any...little did he know and I had five before I went home that day. My friends saw I had chickens and they bought me some and they just kept hatching...you might say. So I will post a few now and then.

I also have a collection of Boyd's Bears and a some old Holly Hobbie things which I will put on my blog.

Weekend of Memories

This weekend marked the four year anniversary of my husband's death due to brain cancer. A sad weekend filled with memories for me. This picture was the last taken in Florida before we returned and found he was ill.

Needs a Home

This nice cat has been coming for several weeks to my back door and meows for food and attention. I do like cats...have one of my own but she does not want this one in her house although I let it in when she is off sleeping.

Will have to run and ad in the paper and hope we fid him a home.

Handmade note cards

Today while clearing out an old craft box I found these note cards I had made using bits of fabric and a layer of napkins. So easy to make by using" heat and bond". Somewhere I have some Christmas notes which I will post later.

Grandson's wedding

My grandson was married last evening in an outdoor setting that was perfect in everyway..even the weather. This is a favorite picture of Becca, the bride and her flowergirl. I think it is just beautiful.

Harvest time

As fall is drawing near it is the time to harvest what has been planted and give thanks to the lord for what he has provided.

End of summer

Labor Day brings the end of summer for us and the days start growing longer and there is a cold nip in the air at times . Soon tress will be ablaze with the colors of red, orange, yellow and brown. Take time to take a walk and enjoy what beauty mother nature has to offer us.

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candles

I have always loved pretty candles and the smells and scents they give off---always looking for some new and unusual. The last time my daughter and I went shopping I found several.

The one was called" cardamon & clove" and the other "raspberry & geranium"

Gloomy day and rain

Several cool dark days and rain.
Even during those drenching rains ,kitty is safe and warm inside...she seems to be content. I think she has it made.

Looking for the sun.

I have this beautiful lily that has grown six ft in height and had ten to twelve flowers on it. It was looking for sunlight since I planted it to close to the shed. Will need to move it to a sunny location but it gives off so many beautiful blooms where it is at. I am tempted to leave it there.

Greetings!

Hello,
I am new at this, will figure it out in time, Until then please be patient with me.
Elaine