~ No Longer Waiting~

Hi friends~

Last Wednesday was the 3rd goal date for the embroidery to be ready. Somehow Wednesday turned into Saturday. Then, I was able to go to Michaels and pick up my Christmas present! This beautifully framed ( thanks to Mister ) embroidered piece now hangs in our breakfast room.

Do you see that beautiful frame he picked out? He knows me so well~

I do believe this is cartwheel worthy & was definitely worth the wait. :)

A little Riley update:

We went by to visit Riley the other night and he is doing GREAT! We took him a celery stick dipped in peanut butter ( one of his favorite treats. ) Riley has really taken to his new owner Eric~ we could see the bond has already started to form. We were able to hold him and give him sugars and when it was time to go he went right back to Eric. We felt soooo much better about our decision after this visit.

Have a beautiful day!

Hugs~ J

Just waiting....

Hi friends~

Remember this?

I just love the detail....

This is a piece of embroidery that Mammaw gave me about a month ago.....it hung in our living when I was growing up. Back then Mammaw said you didn't put embroidery behind glass....so you can see that it has yellowed over time. She embroidered this piece in the mid 70's.

The good news is My Mister took this to get custom framed at Michaels in early December. It was supposed to be finished by 12/16....he called to check and they told him it would be finished by Christmas, as this was my gift from him. Isn't he wonderful? Well, it's not finished yet but he was told it would be ready by Wednesday. Now that I know about it....I'm literally standing on my head to get it!! I know right where I'm going to hang it, too. :)

But for now~ I'm just waiting. :)

Have a beautiful day!

Hugs~ J

Treasures~ Old and New

As you know last weekend I spent 3 days with my Mammaw~ She gave me the most wonderful treasure. My great-grandmother Allie made this strip quilt in the laste 70's. ( She passed in 1980 ) Allie was my Poppaw's mother. Need I tell I you how valuable this ONE quilt is? It's PRICELESS. Just look at it.....

This quilt is made from mostly satin ( very few strips are cotton )

I love how some of the strips are uneven....everytime I look at it, I see something new

It's perfect on this $25 quilt rack I found ( during my lunch break ) yesterday :)

Oh, I bawled like a baby over this quilt.



Next, she gave me this beautiful piece of embroidery, it always hung in our living room when I was growing up. She embroidered this sometime in the 70's. It needs to be cleaned and reframed but I so love it.




Look at this gorgeous hand work

This is not old or a hand me down by any means, but she saw it and thought of me...truly special.

Last but certainly not least. When we got home from our anniversary dinner....this is what I found on our patio. Sweet husband, he knew I always wanted one.

CA-UTE!

Well, I couldn't hardly wait to share my old and new treasures with all of you. :) Have a great day!

Hugs~ J.

My New Favorite Shops

Hi friends,


Before the hurricane hit I discovered a few great places to shop...on-line. I found a place called http//www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?u=798234. Also known as Friday Flea Market; there are 65 shops total. Now, who doesn't love shopping? Who doesn't love a good flea market? So early one morning I was browsing around and found http://polkadotrose.net/ Karla & Kristi.....oh what a fabulous blog they share and their flea market finds are TOP NOTCH. Now, I can't believe I'm actually going to share my shopping secret with ya'll but these little treasures where too sweet to pass up.

Look at this sweet hot rolls basket liner....I do love embroidery. :)

Next I found this vintage lipstick holder, note the turquoise jewels on here....ooh la la....this is soooo me. :)


It's just perfect on my antique dresser, don't you think? :)


This oval mirror was another find.....I have two rectangle vanity mirrors but this unique oval shape, stole my heart. :) Karla also sent a cute little candle, with candy and an adorable plate. It's sitting on my desk. Thank you KARLA....you are too sweet. :)




Next, I found Stephanie at http://angelicaccentsalacarte.blogspot.com/

I loved the vintage hairspray can cover, see the little turquoise jewels? Very similar to the lipstick holder I just purchased.

Don't they look great together?

I quickly e-mailed Stephanie. I was in luck, it was still available and when it arrived I was thrilled. :) Imagine finding matching pieces on line....one seller in California and the other seller in Texas. They both also accepted money orders, I really liked that. :)

Then I saw this.....

When it arrived it was prettier than I imagined. It's absolutely GORGEOUS! I already had this glass cloche ( is that what they're called? ) and WHALA~ a fabulous cookie dish. She also sent me 2 beautiful Thomas Kincade postcards. I love them and have put them on my special memory board. Thank you STEPHANIE, you are a doll. :) You should stop by her blog, her tablescapes are amazing.

If you get a chance please stop by & visit the flea market ( but wait until at least 8:00a.m.....lol. )J/K. You should shop early. :) If you love vintage, shabby & craft items....china, quilts & mirrors this is where you should be every Friday morning and the sellers are the sweetest people you will ever meet. :) Have fun!!

Hugs~ J.

I think I love embroidery....

Hi friends,

For the last 6 months when Mammaw ( my grandmother ) comes to visit she has been bringing me a 'treasure'. She is not only my grandmother but she is my mother, in every since of the word. Last week she brought me the most amazing gift!

This piece was embroidered by my grandmother ( she says in the early 1950's ). This has been hanging in her home all of her adult life. It's been matted and framed many times and it's a little worn but to me, it is pure gold. Can you believe she gave it to me? This touched my heart deeply.

She also embroidered this table runner. I've had it for a few years but it's been tucked away in a cedar chest....I think I need to have this on display.

Now, I'm starting to notice a trend because I went to my little junk store today. ( It's antiques's etc. but my DH started calling it the junk store so it kind of stuck....as long as I can spend my time and a little money in the junk store I don't care what he calls it...lol. ) Anyway, I went to my junk store and what did I find?

2 butterfly pillowcases that match absolutely NOTHING in my house....but I had to have them. :)

Then I notice another recent purchase.

This sweet pillow hangs on the door that leads out to the garage from my little breakfast room. I think it's darling.

One more gift from Mammaw~ I think she has had these for at least 30 years. Turquoise dinner napkins....

Now, I think I may be in trouble, I'm loving embroidery!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend!

Hugs~ J.