Words out...

Truck on over...load up on WORDS:

Did I say that out loud?

Blah Blah Blah

scatter peace

life gets better

Here's the favorite 3 word pillow:

Word pillows

Love you more

Our nest

God bless the whole world, no exceptions

Be nice or leave

Life is good

Realize how good you really are

Life is too short to be serious all the time

be a go-giver as well as a go-getter

To be or not to be, this is your decision

What will be your wake up call?

Exercise daily, walk with the lord

God give me guts

Pray big

Jesus loves you deal with it

LIFE IS GOOD!

Lots of wordy signs in

Which words will work for you?

Words make great gifts for any occasion

we can wrap them up for you

Collected for the shops Halloween 2012  today, SO  EXCITED!

Just sayin'

 

empheria pocket pillows

Peggy has diversified her pillows

French naturalistic

Vintage lacy patina pockets

arriving thursday

Diversified way to drink your water...

Kim Lyons: Fat flush water

she suggests to try this 10 days

I still have plenty of those FAT cells

so, yes I will try it!

recipe:

fill pitcher with well water or filtered water

add the following sliced up without peels:

1 slice or one grapefruit

(the vitamin C turns fat into fuel and cleanses your system)

tangerine or orange

lemon

1/2 cucumber

(helps you feel full and a natural dieretic)

minty leaves chopped up

no sugar necessary

add ice if you chose

she suggested drinking  1 - 8 oz. glasses before each meal.

You can add a liquid mineral supplement if you have it.

we do.

Keep filling pitcher with water using the same fruit

changing them out whenever you feel necessary.

Way of life..

see you this

thursday. friday. saturday.

11:00-5:30

with another load of vintage!

89 degrees

The sound of lawn mowers, children playing in outdoor swimming pools, the lawn sprinklers greening up the newly cut grass, motorcycles buzzing by,lazy cats stretching,

neighbors riding bicycles, walking the

country roads, doors open to let a cool breeze

blow through the house.

89 degrees

I FINALLY picked out a fence for our BACK YARD

no no no for a front yard fence,

it's been a 15 year decision as...

I am NOT a lover of vinyl fencing.

My style would definitly be a tall antique iron fence...it just doesn't work in the country nor does wood, I need one to hide the WEEDS and have BOUNDARIES between the lawn and garden.

I'll be okay,

it will be nice and we will enjoy it.

SPRINGTIME...full of new beginnings,

the fields around us have newly planted corn popping their heads from the ground,

the ostrich ferns are reaching 4' tall,

hostas are grand in size, hundreds of delicate pink roses are peeking into the bedroom,lilacs bushes spreading their sweet fragrance, the tomato plants taking their place in rows

in the rich composted earth for the summer.

(Mr. roses has worked his butt off on this acre getting rid of winter weeds and working the garden ground).

 89 degrees

we had lunch outside at Kelly H's

Teri Yaki grill

new to West haven

Please go, it's even healthy

She wanted...take me out to the ballgame

Aunt Jane, 83, wanted the song "take me out to the ballgame" sung at her funeral...she loved to sing, swing a bat, made herself available to attend every ball game of her children and her 44 grandchildren!

 Her life was made available BY HER for those she loved...ALWAYS. She honored her mother and father their whole lives.

She loved EVERYONE... and they knew it.

Her very modest home was always spotless yet filled with her loved ones, her choice, she, was a home body. Wordly possession's were not her importance in life. Her family was her importance. She married at 17.

Her children and grandchildren just wore the heck out of her furniture and she would just place a doily over the worn spot.

 There were sleepover parties always, eating of her famous chocolate cake and icecream when you visited. I'll share the recipe, it's the only chocolate cake we ever make.

 One day, in the earlier years (they had 2 girls, 3 boys) Bud, her husband came home with a basketball set-up for outdoors, asphalt and all...she said "Bud we can't afford this!" He said "Jane we can't afford not to."

He was right. It paid off.

 The children and grandchildren spoke of it's importance, the activities in her backyard,their small home where they would cram in and just be together...a refuge, the grandchildren stated.

They all loved the outdoors and so many camping/fishing/hunting trips, & campfires.

They wore red shoes at the funeral...because she said "RED shoes go with everything!"

I have warm memories of aunt jane 50 years ago, the days they did not talk about at the funeral. The days we were young, we got together for every holiday with lots of homemade foods and play.Jane nursed all her babies for the LONGEST time, we teased her.

Those were the ironing days.
She always had the ironing board by the front door, and there she ironed everything including sheets,pillow cases & tablecloths, so many white shirts and dresses.

She was a hard hard worker, besides always fussing over someone or something.

When I had sleep-over's there, her sons teased us girls relentlessly. WE LOVED IT. In the morning we always had to get the home spotless and then we could do what we wanted.

They always had a hunting dog. Uncle Buds sidekicks, which added entertainment to the conversations.

I figured out it's BECAUSE OF HER I have a few famous swear words. She was spunky and at the ballgames, NOT the quietest person! 

My parents visited her (my mothers sister) the day she died, they had no idea that after they left her side she would die an hour later.

She had alzheimers and her heart was tired.

Her daughter was fussing over her and Jane looked at her and said "Oh, don't fuss, I'm going HOME...and she closed her eyes, her spirit going up to the heavens to be with her parents, husband and her daughter susan.

How could we be sad?

Just thankful that we were able to enjoy so many years of her sharing her live with us.

Her family, all of them are just like her, they all have quite a sense of humor so it was fun to be with them. She will continue on and on because of her good example, her love of Jesus Christ and her famous words to "just love them".

Before I close...can I just say I have never ever seen so many cheesy funeral potatoes!
I didn't partake, although they smelled so good. Luckily there was ONE healthy salad, thank you person who made that one!

Enjoy your heavenly home Aunt jane, your peace and rest was well earned.

They did not sing "take me out to the ballgame"  at least not out loud anyway!

Seeing double

Nap well mothers

and enjoy those you love

the most

Mothers day, a sign...

It's a sign

That we have you covered for Mothers day gifts!

color outside the lines

Mothers day gifts

not your ordinary

at

Just a bed of roses

thursday. friday. saturday.

11-5:30

we all are...

Don't forget to give yourself some grace...

you are still learning,

we all are.

Taking care of our babes...

always learning

that's how it is.

Be good to yourselves mom's!

Vintage inspired Mothers day gifts, we can help

Maybe life really is...

Just a bed of roses

We would love to help you with

your vintage inspired

Mothers day gifts.

thursday. friday. saturday.

(photos found on our pinterest boards)

Just sayin'

we have alot of pillows and woods signs

sayin' things.

I will be at the shop SOMETIME on wednesday

making an antiques and sign delivery

and doing some shop stuff.

Your welcome to stop by if

THURSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY

does not work out for you this week for

Mothers day shopping

A Stunning Garden in All of its Glory

A garden is stunning in all of its glory. With green plants, simple wooden fences, and other elements that make it one of a kind - a garden is a place to feel peaceful and whole. There are many ways to make your garden your own. If you are in need of a new fence - implement one! If you'd like more flowers, plant them! Create a garden you will love and in return you will feel at home in a peaceful place full of new plant growth and beauty.

Garden fountains are one simple element that will make a garden truly look beautiful. With the trickling water and architectural features, a garden will be the perfect addition to a garden. Add to your fountain with greenery and other plants that will make it stand out.

Filled with a lovely fence and flowers, this cottage truly looks stunning. Relax in a garden that has a wooden table and chairs that complement the surrounding fence and feel at home. This will be a perfect place to have company over and enjoy desserts on a nice summer evening.

Another element that will make a garden feel relaxing is a hammock! When you're not using a hammock place a pretty floral pillow and real flowers on it to make it look truly lovely. During the warm evenings cozy up on your hammock and catch a few zzz's before it's time to hit the hay for the night. You'll feel invigorated and peaceful all at the same time.

What kind of elements would you like to incorporate into your garden this summer?

A Romantic and Elegant Picnic for Two

During the spring and summer it's nice to go out and enjoy a romantic picnic just for two, don't you think? With all of the pretty details and yummy food, an elegant picnic is exactly what you need to experience during the warm months ahead.

So what makes a picnic romantic? 

Well there are several details that make a picnic come together perfectly. Here are some lovely pictures that show you how to put together a perfect picnic and offer inspiration. And of course buying Picnic Baskets that will pull the whole look together will be the first step to make your your dreamy picnic come true.

With a beautiful quilt, a pretty dress, and dandelions from nature two people will have a wonderful picnic just by enjoying one another's company. Sounds grand, doesn't it? Pack your favorite food, wear a gorgeous dress, and have your man dress up too. You'll both feel like it's your first date all over again.

What about an elegant evening picnic? This picture demonstrates beautiful lighting and a table setting that's stunning. With green trees and the perfect picnic table setting, this picnic will be the perfect backdrop for romantic wedding pictures or just to enjoy an evening with a loved one.

Let your imagination run wild and create a romantic tepee picnic. With a soft quilt, a few picnic baskets, and a gorgeous scenic backdrop, your picnic will be perfect. Not to mention the fruit and goodies that you bring along will be delicious!

If you have an old car and want to take it for a spin, pack up a picnic and take your old Cadillac to a nearby park. Set up the picnic accessories on top of the old car, but just be careful not to spill! You can lean back against the car and look at the nature around you while enjoying delicious snacks and a wonderful picnic lunch.

So are you ready to have a romantic picnic? Pack up the perfect picnic food and be on your way - there's plenty of romantic ideas to create so that you can make a lovely picnic lunch or dinner for two.

Rethink your drink

Is that sugar in the bottled drinking water?

did you know that, I didn't.

Found this in the back of my cupboard.

This is what I use to drink when I would diet.

Of course, THINKING it was the right thing to do.

It put it right to the trash.

Read the back label 

DON'T BELIEVE THE FAKE HYPE on the front.

This stuff  makes you CRAVE stuff.

Don't drink it if you want to lose weight or be healthy.

Drink well water or filtered water.

If your eating & drinking healthy

you will not even want these drinks.

I was one who drank diet dr. pepper ALL DAY LONG

EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR YEARS.

That means if I can do it... so can you.

For real.

You CAN do it!

(at least drop down to 20 oz. a week?)

Just...RETHINK YOUR DRINK

This week over 50 new sayings have arrived

surely one fits you?

Key chain gift certificates available for mothers day

shopping this week.

Mothers day gifts...vintage matters to alot of mom's

Keepsakes for Mothers day gifts

Fenton glass slippers with cat heads

Yellowstone pincushion shoe

for thursday. friday. saturday.

oops...estate ornies are for Nov. 1st

some are little red riding hood

I've never seen them before.

have you?

New issue of mary janes farm

you'll love it!