Collections!

 Collecting quite a few mason jars, and insulators. First time I have seen purple ones. So pretty.

Old plates, silverware, bottles and insulators seem to be my thing right now! Well along with anything galvanized.. Oh I could have worse habits right? Hope your enjoying this beautiful weather. Tomorrow is Wed already! Blessings Pam

Love Me Some More Treasures!

 I sure love my porch but boy do I have alot of stuff! The column to the left I posted awhile back. It was in my dads shop! Galvanized container was on the truck to go to metals. I grabbed it up. Been getting hen and chicks from my moms place and my sisters. I am loving  lots of greenery this year!

 I love galvanized things... I would love a huge laundry room for these tubs that were dug out of the property. Need to clean them up.

 My brother keeps looking at me as he would just haul off. Although he told me yesterday that he has twenty years on me and if he was younger he would be bringing it home too! He just doesn't want to deal with it!

 These cherub handles were in my moms antique room they are heavy and way cool. Don't you think?

 It is great that their is 6 of us kids and we all have different taste. With the exception of my sister Teresa. Her and I always seem to like the same things

 I love this crystal bowl. It was in my moms room also. Most of these things have been there for many years. I have no idea how old they are. If any of you know about them please let me know. This dish above it either turning color or is a little lavender color to it.

 Okay maybe I should rethink some of the things I am bringing home but the pink flamingo is way cool. It has a light in the back. I took it off and ran this through the dishwasher. Who knows how long I will keep it. It was in the garage sale pile.

 Added another suitcase to the pile.

 I even snagged some musty old pillows. But I love the ticking on them.

 Better shot of the adding machine I got also. I love the front of it.

 More pretty dishes.

This picture struck a nerve with me! Don't know anything about it. Just that it was mom's. That is was old and no one showed interest in it.  The sun has shined all weekend. I love it. However with the sun comes the notion that I must accomplish three weeks work in two days. I am exhausted and headed for a bath and movie. Have had little time to post right now but we are hoping to be done with parents property in June so that we can have some summer. Tomorrow I will devote my entire attention after work to my granddaughter Londyn who deserves it... Blessings Pam

Can A Woman Ever Have To Much Stuff?

I think not! This was in my  rooms antique room. Its heavy and old. I love the stand that its on... Not sure where its going but its staying I know that... My husband keeps shaking his head at me. He doesnt say a whole lot as I think he realizes bringing things home from my parents gives me comfort right now. Makes me feel like I still have a piece of them. I mean I know I always will but just makes me feel better. Busy week already, starting another one. Enjoy the sunshine. Blessings Pam

Sweet Magnolias Farm ~ Free Giveaway ~ Celebrating 100 Years of the Iconic Blue Ball Jar ~ 6 Winners

 So these fabulous Vintage Style Anniversary Ball Jars that are now available through Ball .. as you can see are in the Iconic blue color .. and just as lovely as the true vintage ones. They come in this charming blue and brown period - inspired  packaging

 The jars are beautifully made .. and sturdy .. of course Made in the U.S.A.

 The other Fabulous thing about the new Anniversary Jars is that on the back they are embossed 1913 1915
100 Years of American Heritage Made in the U.S.A !

                                            So To Celebrate Ball's 100 year Anniversary ..they are having a Free Giveaway ... there will be "6" .. Yes  "6" Winners ...

 And the 1st Prize winner is going to receive....
                                               Their New Sweet Magnolias Farm Original 100 Years Ball Jar Flour Sack "Apron" .. with charming double ruffles ...and (1) of the 100 Year American Heritage Jars!
2nd Prize winner will be receiving ....


                                             Their New Sweet Magnolias Farm Original 100 Years Ball Jar Flour Sack "Towel" with Charming Double Ruffles ...and (1) of the 100 Year American Heritage Jars
 3rd Prize winner will receive their New Sweet Magnolias Farm Original 100 Years Ball Jar Canvas Hotpad .. with Charming white ruffle ...and (1) of the 100 Year American Heritage Jars (oops didnt get picture in).
And ... 4th , 5th, and 6th.. prize runners up ...will receive...






                                                

(1) each of the 100 Year American Heritage Jars with (1) of our Flower Frog Canning Jar lids with a cute chicken wire center .. so Charming for adding your Fresh cut spring bouquets or even your pens and pencils on your desk ..
The Giveaway Ends Saturday April 27th midnight PST ...

Winners will begin being Picked ... Sunday April 28th ..

So please go visit http://sweetmagnoliasfarm.blogspot.com/ to find out all the details in this great giveaway! Enjoy your Sunday afternoon. Blessings Pam

A Giveaway Win!

Several weeks ago I entered a giveaway over at http://www.freckledlaundry.com/! I was on vacation when I was chosen.. Jami came to my blog saw I was on vacation and read the blog I posted about my dads passing. Noticed that mom had passed 7weeks earlier and said there was no way she would draw another winner. That comment made me cry. There are some wonderful people out there. Most giveaways give you 24 to 48 hours to respond or they move on. Not only was she awesome but the host of the giveaway was as well. Kelly from http://www.etsy.com/shop/letteredandlined also waited for my return. Thanks to you both. Kelly is about an hour away. What a small world. Her site has some awesome prints and I was able to pick 2 11x14 prints of my choice. Here is what I chose.

I have a small laundry room but try to keep it fun as I sure spend alot of time in there. Now I cant wait to look for some shabby frames for them.  If you have a moment to check these ladies out you will enjoy each of them. Hope your having a great weekend. Blessings Pam

A Stool Re-Do

  Old bottles came from my friend Brittanys this past weekend. Along with this old piece of wood. Plan on making a sign with it but for now I used it for display.

This stool came from my moms attic. Didn't look so hot but I could see the potential and liked it the first time I saw it. Busy Busy week already. Seems like it should be Friday. Just wanted to say a quick hello and wish you a happy Wed. Blessings Pam

Sunday Play!

 Working in the office today. Trying to do a little industrial with still some shabby chic! I spend alot of time in here so want it to be a room that is enjoyable to be in.

 Things I have aquired from my parents. This first aid kit, some ole shoe shine stuff, medicine bag, map, oh how I love these items.

 Little piece I found at local restyle store for $1.00 made a little magnet board..

 Hard to see with the glare but adding frames in the office as well.

 Little pics added to shelf found in a pile at moms..

My friend Kate and daughter Lucy left these tulips on my porch today. Thanks so much. They are beautiful. What a great way to start the day! Enjoy your Sunday. I am off to do some other projects. Blessings Pam

Great Giveaway!

http://cottageintheoaks.com/ is hosting an awesome giveaway. I wanted to share all about it but my computer is freezing up and I am going to have to shut it down. So wanted to get this up and a shout out to them and say Happy Anniversary. Please head over to find out all the details on this amazing giveaway! Over $750.00 value. Enjoy your eveing. Blessings Pam

The House of Belonging : A Giveaway

This beautiful creation is 2ft wide by 4 ft tall. It was painted with an Annie Sloan Pure White background + Annie Sloan Louis Blue lettering. Isn’t it so pretty? And it would look amazingly fabulous in your home.
Want to know the best part? Today, The House of Belonging is giving away this amazing sign. So head on over to http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2013/04/the-house-of-belonging-a-giveaway/ to find out all the details. This picture doesnt do it justice! Hope you have a great evening. Blessings Pam

Her Favorite Things Giveaway!

Hey friends! She has a FUN giveaway today! She gathered some inspiring things from her favorite local shops and one lucky winner is going to win all of them!  So head on over to http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/inspirtatoin/favorite-things-giveaway and check out this awesome giveaway! Hope your evening is great! Blessings Pam

Thought Appropriate for Hump Day!

 We did a mini tour with the camels. Israel 2013! The rest of the group did a 2hr tour through the mountains and had a blast. Me being scared of heights thought the 15 min would be fine!

 Londyn and I gammy rode together on Mirinda the camel.

 Penny pictured above.

 Londyn liked it so well she went again with my nephew Jonah!

It was alot of fun. Very hot. At the end we bought Londyn her very own wood camel.. Hope your having a great Wed! Blessings Pam