tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37615106348504367782012-01-24T02:41:24.480-07:00My place to share my cottage style handmade and hand painted creations with you. A hub to my marketplaces and where I share my life as a wife, mother, grandmother and working woman who loves to create and thrift.Debnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-20363811308189375652012-01-24T02:39:00.001-07:002012-01-24T02:41:24.817-07:00

Just a short post to share a site with you I stumbled upon tonight.  It’s got stories about the Great Depression and I found them so interesting!  Have a peek! http://newdeal.feri.org/sevier/index.htm

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Since my last post where I talked about the death of my dryer and my newfound love for “making do”, I’m proud to say that I’m still hanging my laundry up to dry and that my little invention is working quite well, thank you very much!  Life has sort of “double dog dared” me lately to see how far I can take this frugality thing.  Well, I have to say that I’m finding it really fun!  Since

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https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/

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Some of you know that my first online passion has always been digital graphics and I’ve been offering them online since 1999.  I have kind of gotten away from it and have been experimenting with other things.  Of course, I will continue with those things as well, but I decided that this year, along with trying to get this house together, I am going to resurrect my graphic design business.   I

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-85258344310889362732012-01-09T18:52:00.001-07:002012-01-09T18:56:57.094-07:00

  Initially, what happened today made me so mad, but I think this may have ended up being a blessing in disguise as so many things are.  My dryer crapped out today and the part that made me so mad is that it’s less than three years old and I’ve been through so many washers and dryers in the last few years that I’m just disgusted with them altogether!  I think I figured out what happened.  My

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-9259985117064637702012-01-03T00:32:00.001-07:002012-01-03T00:32:59.259-07:00

  As I’ve been reading  y’alls  first post for the new year, many of you have chosen a word of the year that represents what you want to work toward over the next 366 (it’s leap year) days.  I chose a phrase rather than a single word, and that is “embrace my inner old lady”. Here’s what I mean by that.  I will be 52 this year and have been on a mental teeter-totter for the last several years

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  All’s well here at the homestead.  Just pecking away at the massive labor of love that is this new house.  I have managed to put together some holiday cheer amongst the unpainted walls and unpacked boxes.  I wanted to chime in and wish you all the happiest of holidays and may all you enjoy your family and friends this season.  Relax, eat a LOT and we’ll see you in the new year!

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  Before     After     I can’t even believe this is the same fireplace. I bought some Kilz Masonry Primer and put that on after cleaning the tiles well. The topcoat is a country white.  It’s so fresh and clean.  This is also my accent wall in Hot Chocolate.  This used to be a wood burning  fireplace but was converted to gas by the previous owners.  The cubby to the left is where you

Debnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-19738224624324126612011-11-26T23:21:00.001-07:002011-11-26T23:21:21.797-07:00

I finally closed on the house on the 12th and am just now getting a minute to update you all on this wonderfully nerve-wracking  journey I’ve just begun. Working 40 hours a week doesn’t give me much time to work on this diamond in the rough, but I do a little each day to get things in order.  Every wall in the house is in serious need of paint.  You may remember my mentioning that a few posts

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-79340385462586183182011-11-03T12:49:00.001-06:002011-11-03T12:50:40.776-06:00

Greetings, Visitors! I am in the process of moving and have limited Internet access.  I close on my new house on the 9th and will be moving in on the 12th.  It's a long story about how the financing and closing has gone and I'll explain more when I get settled in. Be back soon!!

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My paperwork has finally made it to underwriting!  But, I have good news and bad news.  We had hoped to close by the 28th, but due to paperwork snags, it looks like we won’t close until the 3rd or 4th, which puts me in a rush to move status.  I do have all my packing pretty much done and we’re ready to go there, but there are a few things in the house I had hoped to get done before moving.  I

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  I’m currently living in a cardboard jungle awaiting the move.  We are set to close (God willing) on the 28th.  As I fill each box, I pray that I won’t have to unpack it and put it’s contents back where it came from.  It’s not over until they hand you the keys.  I’ve read stories online about people who were all set to move and at the last minute, something came up that put the kibosh on the

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-62157829946867854352011-10-11T00:58:00.001-06:002011-10-11T00:58:43.375-06:00

Have you ever had a giveaway go unclaimed?  I awarded the My Memories scrapbooking software to one of my visitors and I can’t seem to get her to send me her e-mail address so I can send her the prize.  I’ve left numerous comments on her blog and nothing. So, that said…..if the prize is not claimed by the weekend, I will choose another winner from the remaining entrants.

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For those of you who have ever purchased a house, you know the stress and chaos that can cause in your life.  Surprise expenses popping up like bean sprouts and jumping through a dozen hoops for the finance company, full of fear that all the boxes I’m  packing will be all for nothing. My home inspection is scheduled for this Tuesday and I’m praying to God that there is nothing majorly wrong with

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-28461472702344158852011-10-01T21:00:00.001-06:002011-10-01T21:00:01.558-06:00

  Congratulations to Nancy from Sweet Peas and Chickadees!  She is the winner of the My Memories Suite Scrapbooking Software giveaway! 

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Sighing all the paperwork tomorrow and then the long wait for closing. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for the scrapbooking software.  You will LOVE it!

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This giveaway is for a free copy of the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software Suite.  I was given a copy of the software to try and review and although I’ve not yet unlocked all that this software can do, I love it already!  It is so easy to choose your layouts and add your pictures.  It’s very easy to learn and you’ll be creating great layouts in no time! The website offers the best

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I have always wanted to buy a fixer upper house for really cheap and turn it into my dream home.  I have been looking for a better place to live and right now, it’s a buyer’s market out there!  If you are thinking of buying, get out there and start looking.  Especially at HUD homes.  You can get some fantastic bargains! I looked at a house today that,  at first glance,  I was almost repulsed by

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Considering the popularity of vintage linens, when you find something like this, it is a true win!  I went into a thrift store/consignment shop over the weekend and I almost left before looking through the whole store, because most of what was there didn’t impress me.  But, I decided to look around more and I found these!  Brand new….never used and absolutely pristine!   The colors are vivid and

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  I went up on the hill this weekend and Jim and I bummed around Old Town Ft. Collins on Friday.  Every year I’ve passed by this gorgeous display, intending to stop in and have a look-see, but never did until this day.  This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.  “The outdoor display and test areas at the Annual Flower Trial Garden were established to allow students,

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Autumn is my favorite season, hands down.  I am not a sun worshiper and really have a hard time with the heat.  I prefer the other, cooler seasons, but Autumn is the most beautiful of all seasons to me.  Can’t wait for the color! I am itching to pull out my Autumn decorations and I made some new inserts for my black candle sticks.  I change these out with the seasons and there’s usually not any

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-5405313187044812442011-08-23T11:42:00.001-06:002011-08-23T11:42:59.294-06:00

I never win anything and I was so thrilled to learn that I had one Joni’s recent giveaway for the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving.  This book is packed full of great stuff and the illustrations are just gorgeous!   Joni’s blog is absolutely delightful, so please give her a visit! I can’t wait to try this at harvest time, but in the meantime I need to get the canning supplies.  I’m hoping to

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It’s been way too long and you all have probably forgotten about me by now, but I am still here!  I got busy doing so many other things this summer, but as we begin the wind down, my heart is calling me back here. I am going on vacation on the 25th of August and will be off for 12 fabulous days!  More like a staycation and I want to spend some of that getting back in the loop.  New things for

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  Happy Easter friends and family!    This is part of the reason I’ve been on hiatus aside from the website building.  This is my new baby granddaughter born just yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette Colorado. 7 lbs. 7 oz.  19.25” long.   Isn’t she pretty?!    My Daughter-in-Law, Jenna  My Son, Dj   We have been greatly blessed!

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I just wanted to pop in and let you know I’ll be away from my blogs for a bit.  I am building a website for our road association and it’s taking up my spare time right now.  I’ll be back soon!

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I finally got a chance to get out to a few of my favorite thrift stores this Saturday.  I didn’t find as many things as I would have liked, but I did find a few things that I’m just in love with and will be putting in my Etsy shop later today. Here’s my most favorite.  This is a vintage Homco (Home Interiors) oval wicker look frame with a gorgeous pansy watercolor print under the glass.  The

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I love browsing around Etsy and I thought it would be fun to share some of the shops that I have stumbled upon and saved to my favorites.  There are some great shops that should not be missed.  I will share these periodically.  Here are 4 to start with. 1.  Selena Vaughan This shop features bags made from vintage seed sacks and let me tell you, they are to die for!  The shop owner is from

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In the aftermath of the disaster in Japan, my desire to serve mankind has been heightened more than ever.  For years now, I have wanted to become involved in disaster relief in a bigger way than I’ve ever been able to.  I have gotten involved in small ways by donating money or designing products in which the proceeds would go to a particular charity, but what I really want to do is is give of my

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As you know, I have a couple of stores on Zazzle and I just had to show you how I spent my day today.  I normally post about  Zazzle stuff on my Zazzle blog, but I just know that you’ll want to see these.  They came out so awesome! A couple of weeks or so ago, I went out blog hopping and I ran across 4 different blogs with posts or pictures about some dishes that are just to die for.  I can’t

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I think I’ve posted about this before, but in these tough economic times, it bears repeating and I’ve given a much better set of instructions on how I do this. I posted this on my new Frugal Simplicity Blog and decided to post it here as well. I don’t like bars of soap when they get down to this point.  This is about the time they break in half and are a pain to use.  I can’t bring myself to

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-59841668333868497672011-02-23T09:55:00.001-07:002011-02-23T09:55:05.704-07:00

I can’t remember if I’ve ever used this blog as political platform, but I saw something on TV this morning that just annoyed the stuffing out of me.  I fell asleep last night with the TV on and woke this morning to Inside Edition and heard them talking about Rush Limbaugh ranting on Michelle Obama because she ate ribs on a ski vacation she took with her girls to Colorado, my home state. Firstly,

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-65660113949663301962011-02-20T10:16:00.001-07:002011-02-20T11:37:57.038-07:00

I mentioned that I was doing another review for CSN Stores a couple of posts back and I was contemplating a laptop desk.  I got to looking around their site and made a complete left turn to their kitchen store.  I LOVE anything to do with the kitchen and I have drooled over Rachel Ray’s baking dishes that I see her use on her show.  So, I opted to get one of these!  It’s a lasagna pan, but could

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-32691712517160227572011-02-12T19:06:00.001-07:002011-02-12T19:06:41.521-07:00

I am so embarrassed!  Once again, I am behind on announcing the giveaway winner!  Does anyone know of a thing where I could get e-mail reminders? So, without further delay, or winner is…. Carolyn of Just One More Stitich!   This is so serendipitous, because Carolyn slipped in at the last minute to enter and she’s new to my blog.  Beginner’s luck?  Congratulations, Carolyn!  Visit her blog

Debnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-85644946861748696802011-02-01T13:35:00.001-07:002011-02-01T13:35:01.290-07:00

My gosh it’s been a while since I posted.  I’ve been super busy working on my websites, blogs, Squidoo lenses and all of that.  I’ve also been making bunches of things for my Zazzle store.  That said, I’ve made yet another decision for the sake of time.  Something I don’t seem to have enough of these days.  I need to do things quicker and that means I don’t have the time to sit and make things

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-91785542289826241282011-01-17T09:56:00.001-07:002011-01-17T12:15:50.495-07:00

I’ve talked about Zazzle on my blog before,  so I’ll assume ya’ll know what it is, but if not, click HERE to find out. I spent most of my weekend working on new products for the shop and had a ball.  Doncha love it when you get a surge of inspiration that seems to come out of nowhere?  I’ve got the bug again and I’m going to take full advantage of it.  Graphic design is my first love and while I

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-7062639223548067422011-01-11T15:07:00.001-07:002011-01-11T15:12:57.478-07:00

The holidays are over for 2010, but rather than put this beauty away for another year, I decided to make this shabby cottage stocking my first giveaway of 2011.  It was created with the prettiest vintage pillowcases and scalloped pink linen napkins.  The bow is the softest, prettiest pink vintage satin seam binding. To enter this giveaway, just comment on this post.  That's the only

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I’ve been wanting to make some of these for a while and I found this really great and very simple pattern to try out.  I ALWAYS make a prototype when trying something for the first time, and can you see why it was a good idea in this instance?  Can ya guess?  LOL In case ya don’t see it (but how could you not?) the fish are upside down!  I was so busy trying to get as many whole fish

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-57068909214558774032011-01-02T16:48:00.001-07:002011-01-02T16:52:02.066-07:00

You remember this stuff?  The vinyl with a sticky backing that you use on shelves and what-not?  I hadn’t used this stuff in years, but while I was out shopping this weekend, I came across this nice striped pattern that really charmed me.  I had been wanting to cover the shelves in my linen closet with something pretty that was also practical and easy to wipe down.  The painted wood of the

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Things are back in order to a large degree here and so I’m ready to do my first real post of the new year.  There’s a lot on my mind, so sit a spell. We had a wonderful Christmas.  One of the best I can remember.  Everyone was able to get here all at the same time.  We ate….and ate some more.  Played games, reminisced and…ate some more.  Amazingly, I gained no weight.  I think my metabolism has

Debnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-636689386197657512011-01-01T02:29:00.001-07:002011-01-01T02:29:21.300-07:00

Things are in slight disarray at the moment as I change things up and pare them down a bit.  I’ll have things together shortly and will be back soon with some thoughts on the new year.

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Sharon from Sharon’s Wannabe Cottage!      Congratulations!

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It’s that time of year again, ladies and I’m busying myself with holiday activities at home.  I am taking a hiatus from my blog and online activities until after the holidays.I will pop on to announce the winner of the giveaway on the 15th.  The next giveaway won’t be posted until Early January.I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and  a Happy New Year!  Happy Holidays!Deb

Debnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-1178423672881245162010-11-30T10:29:00.002-07:002011-01-01T02:08:34.036-07:00

I have totally neglected my duties here, haven’t I?  That should be changing right about now.  The retail giant has gone to sleep for yet another year….Black Friday is behind us.  WHEW!How was your Thanksgiving?  Ours was quiet and uneventful.  No mishaps this year, such as the time I forgot to put sugar in the pumpkin pie, or the time I totally forgot to make mashed potatoes.  Everything came

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-26942612111660945112010-11-21T22:36:00.002-07:002011-01-01T02:09:01.887-07:00

I almost died when I found this, but refrained from that so I’d be here to share it!  This is the MOST gorgeous vintage damask tablecloth I’ve personally ever come across.  It is the prettiest shade of ice cream pink and in pristine condition for being old.  There are a couple of of imperfections in it, NONE in the form of wholes, but rather spots. However, they are so small you have to really

Debnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-19813627671552134572010-11-21T10:46:00.001-07:002010-11-21T11:35:04.817-07:00

Featuring…My Daughter

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So sorry that I’m late in posting the next giveaway.  I have been so scattered and overworked lately that I’m lucky to get anything done right now.  Especially with the holidays coming at me at a 100 miles an hour. Anyway… This giveaway is for one of my favorite pin cushions!  She is adorable and if you love cherries and polka dots, then don’t miss out on this one. Just leave a comment on this

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  I requested a catalog so long ago that I had forgotten about it.  I had heard that people in the US were basically ignored when requesting a CK catalog, but  I think now that there is a Cath Kidston US, the catalogs started coming out.  It says first edition on it, so this must be the first edition in the US. There is so much to see!  If you don’t have it, be sure to request one. They

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As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve been a bit lax in keeping up my blog the last few weeks.  My job has me chasing my tail and leaving little time for anything but sleep.  The holidays are fast approaching and I’m nowhere near ready for my own personal holidays, let alone my virtual ones.  :: sigh::  In retail, the holiday season starts in August and I guess I could take a hint from that and start

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-52924546837438997832010-11-01T11:13:00.001-06:002010-11-01T11:13:03.658-06:00

  Deb over at Garage Sale Gal!  Go have a visit to her great blog!

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Our family got together on Sunday,  as we often do and I was so impressed by the beauty of the day that God gave us.  I live in Colorado, which is home to the best part of the great Rocky Mountains.  How beautiful they were against a blustery sky and the Autumn colors of the trees below. I sat and watched this view from the picture window for a very long time.  God is in the details.  I couldn

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-67279866723001796772010-10-18T11:42:00.001-06:002010-10-18T11:42:05.814-06:00

It was a the loveliest of weekends! Saturday was full of thrifting fun as my daughter and I took off for our favorite thrift store across town.  It’s about a 25 mile drive, but always worth the trip. Saturday is 50% off everything in the store. I found some great stuff, and as usual, I am fighting with myself about keeping things or putting them in my Etsy shop as is the intention when I

Debnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-16256927818290694072010-10-11T10:24:00.001-06:002010-10-11T10:24:07.924-06:00

It’s about time..is all I can say.  We are finally having some fall like weather and not the dry, 80 degree days we’ve been having.  It was only in the 50’s today and rainy.  I LOVED it.  I snuggled up in front of the TV for most of the day and did a little drawing.  I haven’t drawn on paper in ages, so it was fun.  I like colored pencils.  I did this bird, the sunflowers and the photo corners. 

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Sorry I am late on this.  This giveaway will run until November 1st. As I've been de-stashing, I've been putting things aside to offer up in my giveaways and I picked these items out this weekend.  I inherited my mother's tea set, so I've decided to pass my first on to you!  This set was purchased in Saudi Arabia some 30 years ago.  I've enjoyed it for years, but it doesn't hold the sentimental

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I’ve been such a bad blogger lately, as I have not even posted the new giveaway yet, but I PROMISE to do that tomorrow.  I need to take pictures and I will get it posted.  I worked 50 hours this week and will probably work a lot of overtime through the holiday season.  I hate it too, because it makes very little time for making things for the holidays like I want to do.   However…some kind of

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-14229609418559346242010-09-23T10:41:00.001-06:002010-09-23T10:44:24.933-06:00

I am such a dunce!  I did this last month and here I am doing it again.  Late in announcing the giveaway winner…AGAIN.  I am so sorry.  Tis the season in retail and I’ve been working a lot of hours and not paying attention to blog land like I should. Anyway!  The winner of the Enesco candle holders is… Lori Lynn from Lori Lynn’s Cottage!  Visit her blog.  It’s adorable and you’ll love it!

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I think it has finally arrived.  That time of year that I know I love and I’ll bet you do too!  My lawn is already blanketed in fall leaves and I almost turned on the furnace this morning.  It was crisp, to say the least. I’ve spent my weekend thus far doing fall-ish things.  One being a little indoor decorating.  I decided to paint my white cast iron candlesticks black.   After they were dry, I

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Only two people have commented on the giveaway post.  Don’t miss out!  Click on Current Giveaway at the top of the page to enter. Have a great day!

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I hope this finds you all having a restful labor day weekend such as the one my family and I enjoyed.  We went up on “the hill” as we usually do for family get togethers.  We had our usual cook-out and spent some time chasing cows off the property.  Cows that belong to an old woman living on the mountain who feels that her cows should be allowed to roam free and feed off the land of other’s.  I

Debnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-53916682218972792342010-08-29T22:09:00.001-06:002010-08-29T22:09:15.220-06:00

I finally got some time make up a couple of journals and I hope to make a couple more on my last two days of vacation.  I have to go back on the 1st. :-( Here are the two new journals I just put up in my Etsy shop.   Also, don’t forget to sign up for the current giveaway.  The link is upper right.  Hope you have a wonderful week!

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As you can see, I’m making changes to this blog once again.  I am really trying to settle on a style that is fresh and current.  I think this might be it, but as an artist, I’m very restless with anything creative, so I could be struck by another whim at any moment.  Professionally speaking, I really need to stop changing things all the time and settle on a signature brand.  That’s what happens

Debnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-82048585640760078812010-08-24T10:18:00.001-06:002010-08-24T10:18:58.904-06:00

I hope that you’ll all participate in the current Giveaway and tell your friends!  Christmas will be here before you know it, so it’s not to early to start thinking about it. I have another thing to let you know about today.  I just listed this beautiful shelf in my Etsy shop.  As some of you know, I began a redecorating project in my home recently and have been changing things and bringing new

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-26049612209474603372010-08-24T10:00:00.000-06:002010-08-24T18:46:06.307-06:00

I’ve decided to continue the theme and offer up another item from my personal collection for this giveaway round.    This month’s giveaway is for this cute pair of vintage Enesco angel candle holders.  Each holds a taper candle and looks especially festive with gold candles in them.  I wanted to take a picture with the candles, but I can’t seem to find the ones I thought I had.  :-(   These

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I was supposed to post the next giveaway already, but I haven’t had a chance to get to it yet.  I need to take some pictures during the day tomorrow, so I’ll get it posted then.  Sorry for the delay!

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Oh gosh, I am a day late in announcing the winner of the current giveaway.  So sorry!  I am on vacation this week and my siblings and I are in the midst of a mess getting my parent’s (both deceased) house cleaned out and ready to sell.  My living room and dining area are torn up in anticipation of a rather large china cabinet that belonged to my mother.  So without further delay, the winner is…

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Have you ever seen something so extravagant that  you wouldn’t even contemplate owning it?  Something that might make you say, “holy smokes, I could never imagine paying that much money for (fill in the blank)!” My 5oth birthday was on the 11th and my kids decided to throw me a party yesterday in celebration.  I was feeling so blessed just to be with the family and enjoying the food and

Debnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-40810711598805760802010-08-06T13:11:00.001-06:002010-08-06T13:11:03.727-06:00

I just have time to make a quick post here before I’m off to work, but I wanted to share this pretty repurposed hurricane lamp that I just listed in my Etsy Shop. Just click on the image for more info.  Be in touch on the weekend!

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Hello, everyone.  I am back and feeling a bit more rested and organized.  I spent a good part of the week clearing clutter out of my house.  I’ve been Freecycling like crazy.  Have given away a lot of things and still going at it.  Today, I am boxing up old papers and throwing away the stuff that I don’t need to keep anymore.  My shredder is getting a workout! I’ve also been putting things in my

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-47050548686240165622010-07-26T20:36:00.001-06:002010-07-26T20:37:43.404-06:00

I’m taking the week off.  I really need a break from the computer and online stuff. I’m in retail and our building was shut down on the 5th for the 4th of July weekend, and then shut down again on the 16th for inventory.  Because of that, we had to catch up on two days of production which meant working 10 hour days every day for two weeks. That, coupled with a few things I HAD to get done over

Debnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-83965581313426336822010-07-21T01:14:00.001-06:002010-07-21T01:14:49.272-06:00

Danielle from My Blessed Serendipity Life!  Congratulations, Danielle!  I’ll pop over to her blog and let her know. I almost forgot to post the winner.  It’s actually about 1:15 AM of the 21st, so please forgive me. The next giveaway will be announced later today, so stay tuned!

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-10433895824707201522010-07-18T10:22:00.001-06:002010-07-18T10:26:34.997-06:00

There’s a lot of photos in this post, so it’s a long one! There’s a really great row of antique stores and flea markets on the southern end of Ft. Collins Colorado.   Dear Jim and I decided to run down and have a look around.  It’s been ages since we went and I was in need of some “junk therapy”. Our first stop has an outdoor area where they store all of this faboulously (is that a word?)

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In my last post, I told you about a review I was planning to do on a CSN product.  I needed some new sheets for my bed, so I chose this gorgeous set from Laura Ashley at BeddingSets.com I got just the sheets, but I am thinking of going back for the rest of this ensemble.  It’s so pretty and I LOVE the plaid dust ruffle. As for the sheets, they are wonderful!  100% cotton and a very nice

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I’ve not done anything like this before, but I was approached by a representative of  CSN stores about doing a product review on one of their thousands of products,  in their numerous stores. I took a look through their sites and there is so much to choose from!  Everything from things for kids and babies, like toys and cribs to some really nice lights for your home. I’m having a hard time

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-22804201022501102132010-06-21T12:22:00.001-06:002010-06-21T12:22:50.162-06:00

Here is the current giveaway!  I decided to just start having these back-to-back, because I have so many things to pass on and it’s FUN.  Click the Giveaway image to the right, or the link at the top for details! Comment on this post to enter. 

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My new toy came early and boy am I having fun with it!!  I wasn’t supposed to get it until the 28th, but they sent it early and I got it yesterday evening. View Full AlbumI am in LOVE with Windows 7.  I can’t begin to tell you how cool it is!  So different from XP, but in a good way.  I’m glad I skipped over Windows Vista.  I know people who have it and there are so many issues with it.  You

Debnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-20767127329765083552010-06-20T14:27:00.001-06:002010-06-20T14:27:19.601-06:00

  We have a winner in the Cath Kidston GiveAway! Congratulations to Maryjane from the… Beehive Cottage! I will leave a comment on Maryjane’s blog to let her know and be sure to give her a visit.  Her blog is charming!

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I know…I know….it’s been a while since I posted anything new to my Etsy shop, but tis the season….SUMMER….that is and we’re all outdoors soaking up the beautiful weather.  Doesn’t keep me from garage sailing and thrifting, however! Last weeks trip into the city led me to a couple of very nice Ruben’s Originals planter pieces.  These are SO collectible right now and the lambs seem to be the most

Debnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-73546262763047617222010-06-14T12:19:00.002-06:002010-06-14T12:20:12.964-06:00

I am feeling so blessed to be able to finally replace my old computer.  It’s a Sony Vaio and has been…and still is…a great computer, but it’s really limiting me when it comes to drawing graphics.  I like to do digital scrapbooking, but the file sizes are so huge, that it really eats up system resources and is very slow.  Right now, I only have  1 GB of RAM. It’s 9 years old, too.Plus, my daughter

Debnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-66880040703802424342010-06-11T09:59:00.003-06:002010-06-11T10:01:38.783-06:00

The drawing will be held on the 20th and I don’t want anyone to miss out! These give-aways are such fun that I’ve decided to do one about every 30 days.  I have loads of things that I was going to sell in a garage sale this summmer, but I just don’t have the time for that.  This will be a much better way to move things out, doncha think? While I’m here, I wanted to tell you about a really fun

Debnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-178542016082444502010-06-09T12:39:00.002-06:002010-06-09T13:04:48.538-06:00

I wouldn't normally make a post about graphics on this blog, but since it has to do with blogging and how much we love prettying up our blogs,  I figured you wouldn't mind.  PollyBlog is new and I need to promote it a bit. It’s only a little, but it’s a start.  There are three blogger backgrounds with headers and a few accessories ready for download. If you have any issues with them, please let

Debnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-69898461396009713272010-06-06T23:41:00.001-06:002010-06-06T23:41:21.175-06:00

Gosh, I am so sorry I’ve not posted in a bit.  Nothing major since the Giveaway announcement.  Before I get started, let me tell you how much I adore this Windows Live Writer program. It really is WYSIWYG and has a couple other nifty features, like these.. And, the ability to add some cute effects to the photos you post.  Really fun! On the personal side.  Do you ever find your head swimming

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-20470964891199786972010-05-27T12:22:00.001-06:002010-05-27T12:22:05.394-06:00

I just downloaded this desktop blogging application and this is a test.  It’s supposed to be WYSIWYG.  I’ll let ya know what I think of it.

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The newest giveaway is on!  I am giving away a wonderful item from the Cath Kidston line.  I bought this a while back along with 2 others and I kept one for some lucky person out there. Click the link above to see the pictures and to enter, just leave a comment on this post or any other, making sure to tell me you want to be entered. To have your name entered in the drawing twice to increase your

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Greetings to all of my readers!  I hope your weekend and your Mother's Day was as wonderful as mine.  My kids took me out for dinner on Friday night and we had a wonderful time.  We chose Friday night, because if you've ever gone to a restaurant on Mother's day, you know what an unpleasant thing that can be with all the crowds. Sunday was lovely as well.  I went to Welby Gardens on Saturday and

Debnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-85020281494751496412010-05-03T08:21:00.001-06:002010-05-03T08:22:10.454-06:00

I can't speak for everyone, but as for me, I don't just love all things vintage in my heart, but I enjoy actually living a vintage lifestyle.  Or at least trying to. I was doing some cleaning in my office over the weekend and ran across some really cute stationary that's been tucked between some books on my shelves.  I pulled it out to look at it and thought...wow....when will I ever use this

Debnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-64753946044921550612010-04-25T10:03:00.001-06:002010-04-25T10:04:38.470-06:00

No, your memory isn't deceiving you.  I have changed my color scheme once again.  That's the way we graphic designers are.  Restless minds always needing a fresh view.  I like the blue.  It goes with more colors in my photos and embraces a wider variety of styles, and since I'm in love with so many styles, this should work out well. I brought home some barnyard friends this past week when I was

Debnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-4854102196184707222010-04-17T18:58:00.004-06:002010-04-17T20:28:12.396-06:00

Spring has sprung, and comes the time that we, the siblings, chose to begin the task of liquidating my mother and father's estate.  It's not anything that we have looked forward to, but I did manage to come away with some things that are of great sentimental value to me.  We all met up last Saturday at the house and started sorting through things throughout the house.  It was all very ammicable

Debnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-61023654766311222102010-04-10T07:15:00.000-06:002010-04-10T07:15:03.262-06:00

After a lot of consideration and anxiety over this piece, I've decided to let her go, because I've GOT to clear some things out in my relentless pursuit of simplicity.  It is for sale in my Etsy shop right now. I've owned this for over 20 years and have loved it for just as many.  This was made by Arner's and there are many Arner's wash bowl and pitchers out there, but not as beautiful as this

Debnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-90676915294813763332010-03-31T17:05:00.000-06:002010-03-31T17:05:14.348-06:00

I must say that I was really disappointed at the lack of participation in the candle giveaway.  Only one person commented and posted about it on their blog, so by default, she's the winner and it is Regan from A Day in the Life! I have your address and will ship them out by the weekend. Perhaps it was the item itself?  I thought sure that lots of people would love them, but they times they are

Debnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761510634850436778.post-84628952353983411992010-03-29T12:16:00.000-06:002010-03-29T12:16:08.427-06:00

For a couple of days now I've been having issues with images disappearing and reappearing at random.  At first I thought it was a browser issue, but it does it with three that I tried.. Here is what Blogger had to say about it.... Blogger Status Monday, March 29, 2010 Our image backend is experiencing problems which may affect the display and/or uploading of photos. We are working to

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I wanted to post about this last week, but didn't get the right photo op regarding lighting, so I had to wait until today.  Even then, some of the pictures of some of the other stuff didn't come out right and in keeping with the trend, I didn't realize it until now....after dark...can't take new ones until tomorrow.  ::sigh:: Anyway, here's part of the great old linens I found last week at the

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I think it's about time for a new giveaway, so here it is! These are handpainted short pillar candles.  I painted these myself and I have them all over my house, so I decided I could spare at least one set. To enter, you must leave a comment and make a short post on your own blog about it. The drawing will be held on March 31st.  Good Luck!

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Just a quick note to tell you about this cute little pin keep now available in my Etsy Shop. More coming tomorrow!

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Ladies, I am so pressed for time right now, but I wanted to get a quick post in about the three new items in my Etsy Shop, so here are the pics.  Just click them to get to the listing.

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Just a quick note to show off a new item in my Etsy shop!  Click on the image to check it out!

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Happy Sunday! I forgot to add this into my post last time, but I wanted to show you this cool slice rug I got at Wal Mart for the incredible price of $9.95.  I've seen big round ones like this that I will eventually get, but this will do for now. I also did a little project for myself that I had seen somewhere and decided to try.  You take a hot pad and fold it in half and sew it to a towel

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