They're here! They're here!!

Happy Holidays

I hope each and everyone one has had a wonderful Holiday Season!!

Healing

Asking everyone to keep my cousin Derrold in you heart. He had a heart attack today and he is only 57. A stent has been put in but he will need bypass surgery tomorrow.

If you would, please send a prayer, light a candle, ask the Gods/Goddesses, whomever you worship, for some help.

Thank you friends.
Peace

Pyrex

I adore Pyrex. I have a collection of Pyrex pieces as well as Fire King. I am an addict.

These pieces are from my Mom. She gifted them to me and I adore their bright sunny color.

Here is a great site to visit if you love all things Pyrex!

Pyrex Collective

Vintage

If you are a vintage lover like me, there are some nice, generous giveaways out there!

Vonlipi's Favororites is having an adorable giveaway. A Pyrex Butterprint Cinderella Bowl plus some extra goodies!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Happy Birthday to me!

More vacation pics...

Some people in Florida do no think this is art. I love it! That's my hubby and I mimicking this famous kiss.



Curiosity got the better of us though and we needed to "Look up her skirt"

Time

has passed and so much has gone on! We went to Florida for a family vacation. It was SO nice, me, hubby, daughter at my dad and step-momma's. Good bonding fun for my daughter and her "new" grandparents.

My dad had surgery on his hip and 4 days later is walking a bit and off to a party tonight. He's 77. Bless his heart!

I won!

This awesome book from Colleen over at Fresh Vintage and Quirk Books!!

If you love vintage finds, or just plain 'ole interesting things, you must follow Colleen's blog! You can also find her on Facebook.

Thanks Colleen!!

Vertigo

Ugh. I was SO sick on Monday night (Labor Day) Dizzzzzzy. The it happened. Waves of nausea. All night long. Slept all day Tuesday and all night. Wed early afternoon I finally was able to call my doctor. She was out. So off to urgent care. They sent me to ER. Diagnosis after a Cat Scan? Vertigo.

Still having some issues. Minor, I guess. But it's hard to feel off kilter most of the time.

So, I need to make a follow up visit with my doctor. Especially now that my ears feel like they are "stuffy" and crackle-y.

Anyone else out there with Vertigo?

*sigh*

I am ever so thankful that the Cat Scan was normal.


Recent quilt square:

Bronte Along

Having read only Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre many moons ago, I thought this looked fun! They will eventually be doing Jane Austen as well!

Happy Tasha Tudor Day!

Head on over to Storybook Woods. She has some great ideas for celebrating Tasha Tudor Day today!

Spread the Word | Global Women Outreach | Women for Women International

Spread the Word | Global Women Outreach | Women for Women International

Block # 3 Basket

Block #2-Autumn Tints

Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt

Here is the first block of my Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt. It's called Attic Window. Could be better but since it's been about 10 years when I last did this, I think it looks OK! I will probably redo this one to get the center square.

Thank you all for the thoughts, concerns and healing word for my friend. It is so much appreciated. I saw him today and he looked good, but appeared to be tired. It's just such a shock. He's only 5 years older than I.

On another note, my hubby got a job! he started today and is working at an awesome restaurant that we LOVE! Double goodness!

Peace

Cancer sucks!

Just found out a close friend of mine at work has liver cancer. He is on indefinite leave from work. Apparently, there is not much that can be done. he will be coming in on Monday for a short visit. As I am crying on the phone, he asks me if I am OK.

Why does this happen to the good people when we need them in our lives?

Bucket List

I have always had a bucket list. Waaaaay before the movie came out. I had one in high school and I graduated 30 years (gasp) ago. (Our vacation was to our reunion but that will be another post).

Anyway, 2 of the things on my list have been: 1) Make a quilt and 2) Read the Bible. I have never accomplished either. I took a quilting class with one of my BFF's but never even completed the wall hanging I started in that class. I also have 2 "Read the Bible in a Year" books and was never able to get past Genesis.

I am not a very religious person. When I do go to church I attend a Unitarian Church. Or the old country churches I grew up attending when I was a kid-when I am at home. I am more of a spiritual person. However, I feel it is important to be well rounded, especially when it comes to reading.

I finally found THE quilt I want to make. It is the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt. It has all the colors I adore and it is a Block of the Month Club. I ordered it and have received the book and my first packet. Uh, oh.......

I am not an accomplished seamstress by ANY stretch of the imagination. Just insane. But C (BFF from high school) seems to think I can do it. And if she doesn't, she's not it saying out loud.

As my Grandmother Ethel was a farmer's wife, I have decided to attempt, in conjunction with making the quilt, to read her copy of The Living Bible (Paraphrased) by Tyndale, copyright 1971.

I plan on documenting this in a Julie Powell fashion.

Cuuuuuuuute!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I adore Stuffed Magazine and Plush Team is having a give-away over at their blog.

Another favorite blog...

Sugar Pie Farmhouse is such a fun site! Brings back happy memories of visiting my grandparents farm and all the cooking my grandma did. Ruthie has a new e-book out and it is SO cute! Go take a peek!!

Watermelon and Fireflies (E Book) SAMPLE

Surprise!

I was so surprised and excited to receive this award from Wendy over at The Witches Kitchen!

Here are the rules:
The rules for " The Versatile Blogger" award are:
1. Thank the person who gave you this award and link back.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass the award along to 15 bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic!
4. Contact the bloggers you've picked and let them know about the award.


OMG! 15 bloggers!?!?! I don't know if I can decide! lolol!

But here are the 7 things about myself.
1) I am a 40's-50's era nut!
2) I have been to Beatrix Potters house in England
3) I married my high school sweetheart 27 years after we broke up.
4) I have a tattoo
5) I have a scar on my left foot. The result of kicking a boat propeller and needing stitches
6) I adore thunderstorms
7) I am a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution

Here are some of my favorite places to visit:
1) Clare at Farm Style by Clare
2) miss R at Tales of Inglewood
3) Kelli at African Kellli
4) Lauren at Minx's Den
5) The Cage Free Family

I'll post some more later on and promise to blog more! Thanks again Wendy!!!

Zoot Suit Mama is having a giveaway for you vintage lovin' gals like me. Go take a peek!

Thrifting and Vintage

Some of you are aware and others aren't but I am a HUGE fan of Vintage. Mostly 40's & 50's. I love garage sales, antiques stores and thrift shops. Aprons and other kitchen items are my big passion.
One of the blogs I read on a daily basis is http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/apron_thrift_girl/ and she's having an awesome give-away. Please go check her out!

This Homemade Life: 1940's Goodies Giveaway (and Bonus Prize!)

This Homemade Life: 1940's Goodies Giveaway (and Bonus Prize!)

Indianapolis 500

This is just one of the many reasons I am proud to be a Hoosier. The Indianapolis 500.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the facility. Next year, 2011, marks the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Race.

Unfortunately, I have to work at my second job today. So I will miss 99%. I do, however, get to the see the very beginning of the festivities: National Anthem sung by Jewel, the flyovers, the National Guard and Jim Nabors singing "Back Home Again, in Indiana." He looks pretty good. He's been singing it, at the race, for over 30 years.

I have been to the Time Trials and got to go the the race one year with my family in the 1990's.

Definately, something to add to your bucket list.

Win!

This is a cool contest. Win one of 2 "Fresh from the Garden" gift sets over at The Vintage Workshop's Blog. They are SO pretty!

Awesome giveaway over at Welcome to DeluxeVille!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

My daughters trying to raise money for her business!!

GOOD GRIEF! It's been this long since I posted??? Ok, must get myself in order...

Ketty over at http://ketty-doll.blogspot.com/ is having a beautiful Winterblue give-away for all you vintage lovin' gals!

Happy New Year!!

Dreaded colonosocpy went well. No problems and I don't need another one for 10 years!!!