ended up not working out so I just listed it in my Etsy shop. I really like the letters but it just didn't look right in my kitchen.Keep checking back...I have something exciting to share with you...and no I am not pregnant! :o) Read Full Story
The infamous rooster toppers for making tassels.A beautiful 50s 60s era carpet bag/purse.Never used. Original tissue paper still inside.Another tassel topper.A beautiful hibiscus oil painting in a vintage frame. Read Full Story
My heart is aching today for a dear friend. Becky at Sweet Cottage Dreams lost her oldest son yesterday. My thoughts and my prayers are with her. I cannot imagine losing a child.Becky was one of the first people to comment on my blog. I have had the privilege of hearing her sweet voice over the phone. After taking a trip to an antique shop and posting pictures on here Becky spotted a sweet little cottage embroidered picture that she wanted. I snatched it up for her and in the mail it went. Sh... Read Full Story
I am always "exploring my creativity" and have always said that making crafty things helps relieve stress for me. Soooo...with that said...I decided to open my very own Etsy shop. Here are some of the things that I recently added. You can click here or on the link in my sidebar. Read Full Story
This was the first home we toured.It's for sale if you're interested :o)$279,000Built in 1888Features 3 story walnut staircase leading to cupola, original oak hardwood floors, back service stairs, master suite w/ walk in closet, gas fireplace and sitting area, 9 foot ceilings, 8 foot bay windows, sunroom/breakfast room, granite counter tops in kitchen, hammered copper range hood and all new stainless, etc. (we took one of the ads) Hubby smiling like a goofball (he didn't want to... Read Full Story
If you haven't...see my first post about our B&B weekend with photos of the outside of the home. This is the home across the street from the B&B that we stayed at.We were fortunate to be able to tour this home during the Christmas home tours.I will be showing pictures of it on my next post.An old fire pit (??) behind the B&B.There was also an old tree that still had a chain hanging from it from the days of slavery.A sad reminder, for sure.Main doorPorch area~ ~ ~The next sever... Read Full Story
Below are step by step photos on how to make a button bouquet.This is a great gift idea for a little girl or for that whimsical person in your life.You will need wire cutters, floral wire (not the flimsy gage), needle nose pliers (not completely necessary) and of course, buttons (I love using vintage).Take one floral wire stem and bend it in halfChoose the order in which you want your buttons to be on the stem...I like to go ahead and stack them before I begin.Begin with the button that will ... Read Full Story
About 3 weeks ago John, Addie and I all went for a Sunday drive. It's something we do from time to time. We drove through the country on back, winding roads and ended up in a small town called Plattsburg, MO. I had heard of this time a lot but never been to it. We drove around the town and soon discovered that it is full of history and gorgeous (let me emphasize...GORGEOUS) homes. They especially have a lot of old, Victorian style homes.We turned down one particular street that had severa... Read Full Story
