FUNNIEST BLOG EVER...permission granted...let the laugh out loud begin!

Meet Lisa Bingham of Syracuse...although she is a very talented and hilarious customer of the shop I had NO idea HOW MUCH this sense of humor of everyday life with her and her family was SO BIG.( I should have known...) 

That is until yesterday when a dear friend of hers was in getting her LIFT before going home reading & buying Jaynas neclaces and told me Lisa had a blog. My eyes lit up...hoped she would share it with me. I told her she would remain nameless unless she wants to tell...it starts with a J and NO Lisa it was not my sister.(close enough though)

I had no idea what I would find, I came home from a real busy day of work and sat down to search out Lisa's blog...and this is what I found...blue and shoe...she really needs some explainin'.

Then I saw her favorite colors aqua and red...what baffles me...there are no pictures. How did she pull off the most awesome blog ...and NO PICTURES...UNHEARD OF. (not to mention she is born/raised with a family of photographers.)  more explainin Lisa.

What truely amazes me is how she titles her blog Post with ONE WORD.

Then what FLABERGASTS me (I haven't used that word forever until now) is how that one word turns into a post of MANY MANY hilarious topics...YOU'LL SEE! (so never let the title throw you off!)

I will let HER tell you who her parents are...and her sisters who comment and you will want to visit their blogs as the apples DID NOT fall far from this WOODS tree at all.

At Christmas time Lisa's mother and her girls (married women) came in the shop to buy each other gifts and they were practicing how they were going to act suprised when they opened their packages. It was beyond funny to me. But they got what they wanted for christmas...smart women too!

Okay friends...put pillows around your computer chair (in case you fall off) and put on a depends, you will laugh until you ___(starts with a P and ends in e)  and you won't want to quit reading. Please comment and let Lisa know what you think of her hilarious life. 

I haven't dared venture into her 2009...maybe tomorrow.

Today I must show up to work.

Thanks Lisa for sharing your TALENT...yes it is American Idol worthy... top 2!

Carl, Mr. Bed of Roses just asked "are we family now Lisa?"

Let the LAUGH OUT LOUD begin...and Happy One Hundred posts Lisa!

http://www.blueandshoe.blogspot.com/

  You will always find her on the blog list too.

Antique DAYS OF THE WEEK POST CARDS...is it the Big Bad Wolf?

Days of the week...some very antique Post Cards...I have not done any research on them...they came from an estate. I think they would be wonderful to frame them as they need to be loved & preserved.

Not even sure the age. If anyone has an idea feel free to leave a comment.

They are for sell in the shop as a set of 6.

Is it the Big Bad Wolf?

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I'm in shock...Easter is outselling Valentines right now, of course we did get a fun shipment of bunnies and eggs and they cannot be re-ordered...always the good stuff, why didn't I just order more?

One of our sassy funky lines of jewelry showed up...this is fun quality (lifetime guarantee even) stuff...I want all of it. So why didn't I order myself one of each?

Lots of sales going on like some purses are 1/2 off, others 25% off.

All jewerly except handmade and new arrivals 30% off

Sock monkeys 20% off

Vintage glass 20% off too.

If you find anything Christmas...1/2 off.

Sales Sales & Sales

If you need a gigantic Birdcage to lock your children in...check out my daughters blog:

http://www.shelliewarren.blogspot.com/  its on my bloglist. You'll want to stay forever just to listen to the sweet wonderland music...I know I could.

She will be selling some fabulous birdcages soon.

WHERE WOMEN CREATE...beyond spectacular

How can this be? Every issue is always beyond spectacular and I have not even sat down to look at it. It arrived at 2:00 today at shop and as the customers came in we browsed through, went crazy over each marvelous page and then sold many copies.

Gina Galvin...okay, my new idol, at market Shellie and I adored her, she is so off the wall fabulous and

to see what I believe is her home is even more off the wall, but of course I am showing you before I even sit down to read and ponder every single inch of this book. So who knows! Miss Peacock is getting first priority though.

I haven't told you...I did an order from her...when it arrives...who knows... but I am preparing the shop for it in the mean time.

And then onto Pat Best...oh the creativity that gal has!

Jo Packham puts out THE BEST BOOK EVER!

Must hurry...my man, Jack Baur of 24 will be on tv before I get through a few pages of this book.

Because it's snowing tomorrow...I may arrive a bit late at the shop plan on noon for sure okay...and we have got sales going this week.

If you need where women create mailed to you...you can call with your visa 20.00 with shipping and it will be at your home probably in one-two days!

801-451-2556

Antique POPSICLE MOLD for Silver sunday & CHOCOLATE CHIP cookies

This sweet treasure I bought many years ago from an antique dealer out of Montana, she had 10 of them I bought one of her last two and I didnt hesistate to find the $200.00 she wanted for it. It's just one of those things you rarely see. I will wait for my friend Susan of dutchrose.blogspot.com antiques to maybe comment some information on it as I have no knowledge about the Popsicle company and how it was started. I would adore some old pictures of the making of these to go with this old piece of history. If anyone in blogland has anything please let me know.

It would have been such a slow process to make the famous popsicle wouldn't it?  And it heavy.

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This morning Mr. Bed of Roses made THE BEST and I mean THE BEST soft oatmeal chocolate chip cookies ever...you can find the recipe on my blog list at Delicious Dales...this family of girls know how to cook. Thanks ERICA ...and Gwendolyns talk in church this morning made me cry...she is the most amazing 12 year old, I love her to pieces. Your an amazing mother. We sat in church SO overdosed on these cookies, they will be the only ones Carl ever cooks, I'm pretty sure of it.

Follow the directions EXACTLY LIKE IT SAYS...we had to cook just 2 mins. longer.

Happy Silver Sunday...click on gypsyfish.blogspot to enjoy others!

Susan, we will be awaiting your knowledge on popsicles!

P.S. I just made the paper roses in clay pots tucked in with vintage book pages...they will be arriving at the shop Monday morning...among other handmade goodies. I love a day off from the shop...so fun to create new things to bring in!

See you soon.

Silver sunday...fit for the queens fancy

Until I get daylight for some vintage silver pictures you will have fun seeing SILVER VALENTINES  decor and crowned birds in SILVER that just arrived ...scroll down to Mondays post.

Check back later in the day... I have my favorite antique Popsicle mold I want to share with you.

Hey...Some TRASH TALK...going on here at Roses...

If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?

Thou shalt not weigh more than thy refrigerator!

My mother is a travel agent for guilt trips!

I use to be snow white...and then I drifted!


We have a great line of "talkin trash" notepads, cards and magnets in black and whites are being shipped real soon...you'll want to make time to come in and have a great laugh...sure you'll find some you can't resist for yourself and a funny gift.

Shop opened Friday and Saturday (hours may vary with the snowy weather). Call if your concerned: 801-451-2556

Queen of...

Does this ever happened to you?  I cleaned under the beds today...as it turns out I'm the QUEEN of a whole freakin' lot!  (just a saying, not mine, made me laugh out loud though).
One thing I must be thankful for is... NOTHING FITS UNDER the bed...but I make up for it in other places!
How about you?
The shop is opened today!

Girls just wanna have FUNDS!

Finally meeting some of my 6 year long internet artists!

What a special  time that was.

ROMANCING YOUR HOME with the SILVER QUEEN

New Bling silver jewelry....for the Queen!

Our other jewelry is still on sale this week 30% off

Not accepting an audience...that naughty Queen, how dare she?

Beyond stunning crowned birds and silver crowns to take you into Romancing your home for this season.

Silver LOVE letters (the colors are reflecting off my jacket...cool) Little girls are preparing gifts of Love

Romance  someone with vintage cards and shiney mini crowns

Day by Day...it's coming together for the beautiful season of Love.

Just a note: "Going to Market" is completed... I'm overstimulated and SHOULD be exhausted  ...actually  I'm excited

that this year has been planned through Christmas. (a relief too!)

It's going to be exciting to make changes each week with new merchandise and "new" looks to pull off, I love everything that was ordered for you and I snuck a few things in for myself ( proprietress must take care of her decorating needs too!). Will share!

Take and Make German Glass Glitter is awesome!

AUTHENTIC GERMAN GLASS GLITTER IS IN NOW...

Authentic German glass glitter is in...9 beautiful colors, small one ounce packages  $5.00 each along with packages of tiny bottled samplings that are darling by the way in varieties of colors $18.00 this stuff has a coating of sterling silver...so it tarnishes beautifully...
you'll want to play with them!
And you'll want to take advantage of our sales going on this week...awesome!
If you love a certain color/texture we can order you in larger quantities...for those who are the "queens" of glitter!

LOVE TO YOU...LOTS OF BIG SALES THIS WEEK...DON'T FORGET!

It's BIG SALES WEEK at Just a Bed of Roses...Don't forget!Starting with,...Our VINTAGE DISHES & fun SOCK MONKEYS and  ACCESSORIES...20%  off

30% off  ALL OUR JEWELRY including VINTAGE, excluding the altered art charms and neclaces.

We are hitting it out of the park with Christmas at 50% ...that is what's left!

PURSES & WALLETS...ALL are 25% off!

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU...Silver Sunday #2...

To my SILVER HAIRED PARENTS of mine! Happy 82nd Birthday Dad, last evening we as brothers and sisters pulled off a spur of the moment Birthday party at Typhoons at the Gateway. Grateful as ever that my father has the strong endurance and excitement for life to keep going as he does.( we do try to stop him at some things though!) One thing I thought about my dad...he is consistant in the things he has done through out his life. Same loves, same convictions. Same strengths. There was also SILVER haired husband of mine and a few brother in laws too.

I'd show the picture but my triple chin keeps showing up!

                 Newly acquired book of poems...BECAUSE I LOVE YOU copyright 1894 inside inscripted: For You, MY DEAREST FRIEND,

These poems, expressing what is truest and noblest and best in human affection, and leading to the dearer love of God, are selected and arranged because I love you. Anna E. Mack. Because I can't seem to put a price tag on this book right now..yes, I too have fallen in love with it, I will occasionally share poems from it until Valentines Day arrives. (may sell  it Valentines week!)

Very old Valentine Post card with red ribbon intertwined...love? yes!

Many Oldies Valentine post cards arriving at shop Monday.

We have a FABULOUS JEWELRY SALE...THIS WEEK ONLY...30%  OFF ALL OF IT except Jayna's soldered art charms and neclaces. We have never ever done this before...this includes VINTAGE PIECES ALSO...YEAH for all of us!!!

Visit the http://www.gypsyfish.blogspot.com/ for much more VINTAGE SILVER SUNDAY blogs. Looking forward to showing next weeks silver too so come on back. Of course we do vintage here nearly every day at Just a Bed of Roses.

CONTEMPLATION & PEACE in DISORDER

HEAVENSONG...a perfect name for this NEW CD by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Music of Contemplation and Light.

It's helping me!

CONTEMPLATING...colors & styles

 Was Informed my 12' antique Saloon counter -Scrapbook /Journal center had to be emptied out in order to be moved away from wall so it could be textured and painted...not on MY LIST of important things to do!

A Sampling of the organization of my scrapbooking / journaling centers INSIDES! Yikes!

Really YIKES!

I contemplate times past with each drawer and box I peek into...you know this feeling.

Isn't this how we start out the NEW YEAR...in a bit of DISORDER?

P.S. I literally fell out the door of the shop yesterday to the ground on hands and knees...wonder who saw me??? Pride yesterday...Today I feel a bit like a bicycle hit me!.

Don't laugh...I should show you my skinned knees!

I can hear you!!!

Thank goodness HEAVENSONG came out just in time to fill up my needs.

I hate it when EXERCISE is the answer...

True story today...when you walk into Barnes and Noble right smack in front of you now is the table of all the diets etc. in the world...I thought...NO, not another  "one of those books" for me, my mission was to get grandkids Valentines present books, my dad a diabetic topic book and a CD for myself.

Then out of the corner of my eye THIS BOOK was saying "pick me up, pick me up"...SO I DID!

I had just come from a mini physical at RCWillys, kind of a mandatory thing from our insurance program. I had come out of there and sat in the parking lot and cried. My blood pressure was 20 numbers up from what I wanted, cholestrol just a little more than necessary, my one eye really bad, my body fat...well...that's obvious and the answer to resolving most of this...EXERCISE!

Now that sounds easy, and really when I do it I'm fine, lots of benefits, you know all that stuff too.

But it meant that it's EXERCISE NOW...not when I want to, but NOW.

I would much rather WATCH the contestants on Biggest Loser show exercise than do it myself though...much less painful and sweaty.

If there is something that sounds fun to share with you I certainly will.

Thank goodness Mr. Bed of Roses had some of the  same symptoms and he's on board too!

He also let me walk out of the store with carpet samples and I had my eye on several bar stools...I went to the paint store for matching ups...so there WAS A RAINBOW at the end of this storm!

Keep both feet in today

It has been wisely noted that having one foot in yesterday and one foot in tomorrow is a rather unstable position. The best way to face the future, it seems, is to keep both feet in today.
We can't spend too much time looking back, because too much still lies ahead. and we can't live only in the future, or we'll miss out on today's happiness. We need to live fully in the present and savor every moment, knowing that in the coming year we'll be longing for the days we have right now. Indeed, the "good ole days" are not in the past; they are RIGHT NOW.
Our ancestors each had their hard days and heartache, we have ours, and our descendants will all have theirs. The process of life is to go forward in the present, with the past behind us and the future ahead of us.
We do not know when we will be required to leave this mortal existence" said Thomas S. Monson. " And so we ask, "What are we doing with today?" Have we been guilty of declaring, "I've been thinking about making some course corrections in my life. I plan to take the first step---tomorrow"? With such thinking, tomorrow is forever. Such tomorrows rarely come unless we do something about them today."
With that in mind, now might be a good time to re-evaluate our goals and aspirations, rethink our direction and purpose inlife, and refocus our efforts and energy on worthwhile endeavors. The present becomes the past in a moment, so before it does, make the most of it. the future, which is really just the unfolding present, is bright for those who take the time, as the proverb counsels, to "ponder the path of your feet."

Given Jan. 3, 2010 Lloyd d. Newell  Music and the spoken word

This message really touched me Sunday and I had been pondering ALOT about the "new year" ahead and wanted to share the recent words of Mr. Newell. I need to go buy his books for this months reading for this years inspirations. And besides we watched the "biggest loser" new series last night...we have decided it's now TIME to dig in and do our "lose the weight"  thing for a healthier life. Ice cream went in the garbage and I will spend less time in Blogland in order to do some much needed exercising!

I know because of this little one year old cutie of a granddaughter my oldest son has re-arranged his life in a big way so that she and his wife has become a major priority in his life...and we have our son back and it is a blessing in all of our lives.

Working hard...

Just really trying to get the shop back together and inventoried...one thing I am excited about is a new shipment of the real german glass glitter is on its way...will let you know whe it arrives as it will be in various colors.

We are open all week!

Ready... set... GO... to SILVER SUNDAY # 1

We're starting off the New Year 2010 with a New Years greeting from the early 1900's post card.

Alot of my silver will be a bit more PRIMITIVE SILVERS & metals like this frog, they make nice collections and great stands for photo's & cards. Speaking of antique post cards...I have so many, I think for this next year you will be seein 365 ways to use a vintage postcard!!!

I've always had an attraction to kitchen primitives...they're fun to collect and really enjoy.

Looking forward to sharing more each Sunday with you.

Visit: http://www.thegypsyfish.blogspot/ for the list of those participating in this blog party of silver.

This week will be business as usual...shop opened all week unless we get a big storm that's possible for
Wednesday.

Yeah...shop IS OPENED TODAY...

Shop is OPEN TODAY...Saturday  11:30-3:30-4:00 SHORT HOURS...  I know.

Come in and load up on Christmas leftovers at 40-50% off!

Alayna is working

Don't FORGET...the Antique Auction in Clinton today

This will be an all day auction beginning at 10:00 a.m. here is just a small

preview. Lunch is available and it should be cozy warm. Enjoy and treat yourself

to a lovely piece of furniture or unique antique!

Clinton Meeting House

1272 W. 1800 North

Clinton, Utah

Photo of the year...

In our family this is the cutest photo of the season. This is our 3 year old granddaughter Chloe.

I bet we need this made into a charm neclace!

MY NEW YEARS EVE TRADITION... it's READY!

Today I started my first New Years Eve Tradition of this nature...I have been reading and following http://www.jasonfwright.blogspot.com/  and posted it on my bloglist...Life with Jason Wright, reading Christmas Jars and Christmas Jars Reunion this holiday. You can stay motivated by following this blog all year. You can't help but be inspired to do one or more of these money jars.

First thing I did was empty out my purse ...at the bottom I found my first contribution of $10.33 then each week I will again empty the bottom of my purse and happily add to the jar.

What's exciting is I will have no idea until the day I give this out to whom this is going to be a BLESSING to...or how much money will end up in this jar. What I love is I will be thinking of this person everyday with love and hoping I make the right decision to whom it goes to.

When this special day arrives I will give my jar filled with money, the vintage postcard that's framed 'to my friend' and the .com so they understand  what this is all about. In case they want to "pay it forward" when they are back on their feet.

This GIFT WILL BE ANONYMOUS... .

I hope you too will read the blog and be inspired to put your spare change in a jar and be a blessing to someone in need for next Christmas. (I think...why wait until Christmas?) Let us know! It's always funner to do things together.

Remember it's all about ONE jar...it really can be a blessing to someone.

BAKING with the OLDIES ...

Previous post mentioned being SNOWED IN today...here is proof! Our Vehicles got dug out about noon so I could get to Mini Mart for my Diet Coke fix. My daughter is the best shopper, she gave me these dotted boots along with some dk. brown uggs for Christmas (among other things, I know. she is very generous with me)...besides I have to wear what  matches the shop don't I?

This is how I bake...to the OLDIES or with the Oldies?

Some of you can remember these titles: Little Arrows & Cherish to name a few.

So for now this has been the extent of my Holiday baking...for real. Actually I was thinking these record bowls will be fun to theme up the store for the Romantic season coming soon...right after we get done with the New YEARS RESOLUTIONS season...which flies by quite fast, doesn't it?  Hey, would these be a  fun project for New years? I guess my idea of FUN could be much different than some!

SNOWED IN TODAY...shop closed

Shop is closed today due to our snow storm...
check back for information if the shop will re-open during the holidays.

ANNUAL ANTIQUE AUCTION...in CLINTON Jan 2

Double Diamond Auction service will be doing...BETTY JO'S  "new years" ANTIQUE AUCTION this Sat. Jan. 2 at 10:00 a.m. you may  preview beforehand that morning. (note this is not new years day).

 Where:  OLD CLINTON MEETING HOUSE  (great central location, don't you think)
1272 W. 1800 N.  Clinton, Utah         Betty jo's phone: 801-825-8039

Partial list: Antique furniture, vintage prints/frames, old crystals, beaded bags, antique lamps, fine jewelry, coins, sterling, free standing jewelry/ gun safe, vintage luggage, mirrors, privacy screen, firearms, sports memorabilia and so much more!

Betty Jo is from Bert Cook Auctions...and she is still a dyno-mite woman...she's still hot, fun, hard working, ambitious and  has never been known to act her age...I hear...she's much worse now...meaning worse in a really good way...she's just one that ages gracefully and acts younger while doing so. You'll have to stop in and do some bidding, don't forget your truck and you can ask HER WHY she is so happy! (or you can stop in the shop and ask me, I will tell you!)

Oh... I do remember the days sitting in those Bert Cook auctions raising my #  too many times, the excitement of falling in love with pieces of antiques either to keep or re-sale, getting a big headache stressing when I needed to stop bidding ( now that's tricky ) and how was I going to pay for my truck load... Mr. Bed of Roses would asked me! Truth known he's the one wanting many of the treasures himself.

I'll make a suggestion to you...hurry and get your Christmas decor down before Saturday and then you'll have no excuses not to show up to this exciting NEW YEARS AUCTION.

P.S...Betty Jo, well ...you know she loves everyone and you know what else...everyone loves her!

Inventory & sympathy

I'll betcha when you take down Christmas you don't have to do INVENTORY...ouch the thinking and physical pain of taking down Christmas in a shop...although small, its still very hard! The only thing I like about it is seeing a "new look" taking place or preparing for the "new look" coming. Endurance...something I am getting much better at.

Also our sympathy to Betty & Woody Whitlock (seriously two of Farmingtons Icons) Bettys mother passed away 1 1/2 hours before Christmas day...she was 97. Betty would bring her white haired mother into the shop over the past three years, Betty has more patience than anyone I know of. She treated "Mother" very grown-up although Mother had dimentia and had gone somewhat childish. She was always fascinated with vintage, of course it triggered many memories for her I am sure.
I loved her braided hair and the furs she wore on her coat always with a broach and strands and strands of beads usually in reds. She smiled as if a very young girl having fun shopping , and always expresssed  loud outbursts at the shops pricing...remember she was 97! We laughed so many times at her rantings...she was a Joy and will be missed.
Good luck to Betty and Woody for their new life...go live it hard like you always do!

Craving new ideas? Life can help...

Inspiring...and beyond! Just arrived at Just a Bed of Roses

Here is Joni's pages on showing how to dye paper and fabric with Farmers Market purchases...I had to try! Only we are in the dead of winter here in Utah...so I went to the refrigerator.

Taking a very old book without the cover...I dyed it and the cream wired ribbon too with bottled raspberry juice, it smells wonderful and I am in LOVE with this look and color, aren't you? Attached an early 1900's vintage post card and a very old skelton door key with a pretty green/pink mix ribbon...HOW will I ever sell this one? It will be in the shop Monday.

When the rasberry juice was gone I then opened up the frozen grape juice and got the prettiest pink! I can't even order a ribbon in these colors let alone ones that have berry smells!

Mary Janes Farm has bathtub scenes that will make you want to take some time to relax these winter months...you will adore their Old Fashioned nature and beautiful colorered tubs...

Oh, and there is much much more tucked inside the pages of this wonderful edition of LIFE...come get yours before they are gone.

We are open Mon-Wed this week... 11-4:30-5:00

Our Christmas is on sale too!

Visit http://www.shelliewarrenart.blogspot/  she posted about the most precious gift she has ever received on Christmas, and I have to agree with her. Get a tissue!