Rescued from the storm

We had some strong storms come through today. Cut these just before the rain began. I have them in the craft room and it's like a sweet perfume in the air.






Have a blessed day.
Till we meet again.
Jo

Another package

Another package has arrived in the mail by way of a neighbor. It was left at her house the week before and she had an emergency and went out of town. When she got home she remembered the package and brought it over this week. My long awaited gift from a giveaway from Debbie@Debbie-Dabble. She is such a talented lady. I love it. It will go perfect in my bedroom.



Don't you think it will go with this picture?



And this picture?



She also tucked in a little surprise. A beautiful handmade Christmas decoration? Think I will just keep this one out in the craft room in a special place to remind me of sweet Debbie.


They are both beautiful. Thank you so much Debbie. I will cherish them for years to come.

Hope everyone has a blessed day.
Till we meet again.

Jo

Two little playmates

While walking in the yard late yesterday afternoon I came upon these two playing under the big oak trees in the side yard. They were having such a good time until they saw me coming. As you can see one didn't want to stay around so he scurried off and up the tree, but the other one stayed for a bit.


As you can see he had something else in mind. He showed me his acorn. I had interrupted he evening meal.


So he settled down to eat.


I was able to get just a little closer to him before he decided it was time for him to turn and go away, so....


He disappeared up the tree completely out of sight.


Who knows, maybe he has a family up there somewhere.

Hope everyone has a blessed day.
Till we meet again,

Jo

Look what came in the mail today!!!

When I went to the mailbox this morning I found the package I had been waiting for. It is from Vicki at http://vicki-2bagsfull.blogspot.com.I couldn't wait to open the box for I knew what was inside but I didn't know how beautiful it would be.




She had it wrapped and with a beautiful handmade hang tag.


The paper had birds nest all over it, just a hint of what was to come.


She had paper stuffed inside so the nest would not be crushed and the little eggs would not be broken


Once it was out of the packing all I had to do was fluff it up just a little.


The details are so beautiful. It had 2 little blue eggs and a lot of nesting material. Vicki said it would be "to die for" and it is.


The beauty almost took my breath away...... I just couldn't wait to find that special place to put it so that everyone who came in would see it. First I tried the curio cabinet but decided that it would not be seen there unless I keep the light on all the time so next I tried the dining room table. What do you think?


I put it on a ceramic cake plate and it almost covered the entire top.


Thank you Vicki. I will think of you everytime I pass by. It is just a beautiful breath of spring right in the middle of my dining room table. Vicki you are the greatest.

Hope everyone has a blessed day.
Jo

Who did I find today?

Today I went to a local antique store, Apple Barrel Antiques, to inquire about renting a space. After talking to the young man I decided to walk around and look. Maybe I would find something with cherries on it.


I found all these little teddy bears looking for a new home.


All sorts of pottery, glassware, pictures, dishes, old canning jars, just a little bit of everything.


Looking toward the front of the store from upstairs


Looking toward the back of the store from upstairs. There were old beds, quilts, dressers, cradles, some shabby chic and some very old things. And then as I turned the corner to go back downstairs there HE stood in all his glory in that white outfit we all remember him in and looked like he was singing. I wanted to take him home but where would I put him. I will just have to see.



You see ladies Elvis is still around after all these years, he's been living upstairs in the antique store on Hwy 78 in Oxford, Al.

Everyone have a blessed day until next time.
Jo

Homemade Laundry Detergent

Open the lid on this vintage breadbox and what do you find? Homemade laundry detergent. I got the recipe from a blog I follow - The Beehive Cottage. Go over and visit Maryjane sometime, she would love to hear from you.


It is easy to make with a few simple ingredients and does a wonderful job on the laundry. Couldn't wait to use it after all my work. We also use white vinegar instead of fabric softener and NO it does not make your clothes smell like vinegar.


These are the ingredients I used
1 1/3 bars Pink Zote Soap
4 lb. box of Borax
4 lbs. of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
4 lbs. of Arm & Hammer Washing Soda

Grate the Pink Zote Soap and mix together with the other ingredients in a large container. Store in something that is air tight. This will make enough detergent to do about 150 loads because you only use 2 Tbs. per load so it only cost about 8 1/2 cents. The laundry will smell almost like it has been hung out on a line to dry.


This is one of the signs hanging in my laundry room.
LET'S GO DO SOME LAUNDRY!!

Have a blessed day until next time.
Jo

Thanks for the memories........

I have been away from blogging for a while now. I really don't know why, except that maybe I just haven't had a lot going on. The holidays have all passed and they were wonderful spending time with our children and grandchildren. Each year something changes and I know that it always will. This year we had 2 extra kids here. They were my daughter in laws brothers' children. They were teenagers. To be in a strange place they made themselves at home and that is what makes you feel good.

My sad time at Christmas is thinking about my mother and the short time we spent together. She was only 19 years old when she came to America on a ship from England and I was born 4 months later. Fourteen months later my baby sister was born and then when I was 3 years old she left and went back to England where her family lived. She left behind two little ones, a 3 year old and a 2 year old. They say that children don't remember things at such an early age, but I remember the day she left. She never got to see my sister again but I got to see her again in September, 1997. It was a sad time in England for Diana had just been killed, but for me it was wonderful, for you see it had been 51 years since I last saw my mother. I didn't know exactly what to expect when I arrived, but it was one of the most wonderful 2 weeks in my life. I got to see a half sister for the first time and I also have a half brother but he was not there. After my 2 weeks there and I was leaving the airport something told me I would never see her again and you see I didn't. She got sick in December of that year and died on the 17th, so now I just have to remember all the wonderful memories.

I have been trying to download the last picture taken of my mother as she held her little girls for about the last time before she left. I remember when the picture was taken. Maybe I can get it to work later. If I can I will add the picture soon.

Hope everyone has a blessed week.
Till we meet again,
Jo