Friday

A yard sale $5.00 lamp redone, and family ashes....

 Was nice to find this stock lamp (you must have seen this in every store in town).  I have two lamps that are starting to have switch troubles and although I love to buy nice lamps these two were used in spaces that did not require fancy dancy lamps...  For $5.00 I grabbed it.




 Luck was on my side and I was able to plug the lamp in at the home of the yard sale and found out it works really well. But, the gold was not my cup of tea.  Looking in my stock pile of spray paint I found a nice pewter color, one for metal and all sorts of finishes. 

 Before painting I used blue tape to cover off the areas I didn't want the paint to adhear to then got to work with the spray.  This was a nice sunny day but the wind was blowing pretty hard and it took me some time to get the paint to cover properly.
 There, so much better.  I also recovered the shade with a bit of burlap fabric.  Once I finished the shade I remembered that I did not take any photos so you all will just have to see the finished product.  
It works perfectly don't you think?

I have the 'new' lamp sitting on an out of the way dresser.  I call it my shrine to my Mom and Brother.  I keep their ashes where I can stop by and give them a shake from time to time.. I know, some of you may find this odd but it makes me feel better when I have something to say and share with them.


I always wonder how many people have the ashes of a loved one in sight, and  do as I do?
Funny thing, my brothers ashes were put into this Middle Eastern fragrance bottle some 26 years ago and I always wondered what he thought about being in such a girlie container.  Mom has the pleasure of a nice Wedgewood china covered dish. (big smile here).
It just makes me feel good and I don't find it odd at all because I sure miss them!
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Wednesday

Women with strength, power and the ability to bring down the rough....

There are a few women we know in our family that are 
"My Hero's"  
Really?

When things get tough these two step in and just do the job.  The woman above is an Alaskan State Trooper and she deals with all sorts of large rough men.  I find it amusing how she will confront guys 4 ft taller than herself and bring them down when they are full of liquor or just being mean and after subduing them she pulls out her "Pink" handcuffs and totally humiliates them by making them wear her bracelet as she totes them off to the slammer.
That my dear ladies is "Power"

 Then there is another woman who has worked with her K-9 in the Alaskan Mountains and the borders of Arizona confronting the rough and the strong.  I'm happy to say this one is my personal friend.
More "Power" here!

 My thoughts are if we women could take on their "attitude" no man or woman could hurt us. 
Oh the "Power" of a good attitude about ourselves will go a long way to helping us stay safe from the elusive harm that may be lingering around the corner.
Stay safe ladies and always be "Powerful" in your mind and bodies. 

I'm joining Jenny Matlocks

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Tuesday

Rushing Spring just a bit with seeds....


 When walking downstairs this morning I was shivering.  It's been a chilly few months here in the Tampa Bay area, not at all normal for us. This is beach country after all!
   While turning on the oven to warm the kitchen then clicking on the fireplace (we do have central heat but who uses that) 
I heard on the news "It's going to 72' this afternoon"  
That was my q to get a few pots of seeds growing.
 I already have several large pots with established herbs and greens out in the back yard but I use loads of parsley in cooking and wanted to have as many new plants as I could grow.. so they along with other herbs were seeded then put out on the deck railing waiting for the sun to sprout them.
While I was at it I put in different flower seeds to scatter around in the flower beds.  It takes about 7 to 10 days for the seeds to sprout in pots then another two or so weeks till I'm able to put into the garden.   Mid April is my goal to get these little plants transplanted.

While surfing the net this morning I found this really cute garden wall art on Pinterest  and I have some old fan blades in the store room. Guess what I'm going to make? 
  This dragonfly will look amazing on the side wall of the house. I already have an old fence post for the body, now all I need is the spray paint.  
Now tell me, this is not the cutest thing you have ever seen! 
  (sorry to whoever posted the dragonfly photo on pinterest, I have no url to credit back)



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Letting your child soar is not easy but when you do....


 I woke this morning to this photo and all I could do was let the tears fall down my cheeks.
It's the first formal photo my boy has had done in quite a while.
What's a mom to do but let her heart swell with pride.

I can see his sisters smiling and saying 
"It's still dorkey Tommy"

This is how I remember you, as a little boy with such far off dreams. I spent a lot of time trying to clip those wings to keep you on the ground, then you grew into a man and I had to let go and let you soar.

"Bravo Zulu Tommy"



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Saturday

What to do with loads of left over yarn....


First, check out the 6 Days of Spring Link Party

After almost a year of knitting and crocheting different projects the knitting basket is loaded with leftovers.  What to do with it all besides donating them is an issue I go through all the time.  This year I thought to use them up by making another afghan.  Not sure who will be the one to get it but it turned out rather large and not bad looking.
I must have had a least 12 different colors and textures but I put them all together in large squares anyway.
Once each square was completed I simply stitched them together.
 I had a full skein of a nice blue for the around design. 
For once I did not run out of a color.

And an added bonus, little crochet flowers to use up some white I know I'd  never use.
Will be a nice sofa throw on a cold winter night.
Might just send it on up to Alaska. I know a couple that might just enjoy it.

Today was rather chilly here in the Tampa Bay area.. my outdoor thermometer is saying 42' at 2:00pm in the afternoon... not normal for us.  My friend in Georgia said this morning, "It's Snowing".. maybe she could use a nice warm afghan? 
Hmmm...?  Who will get the Afghan?

"Stay warm all"



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Thursday

Hibiscus are blooming in all their glory


 Our weather on the Gulf coast, here in South Florida has been so perfect this past week the flowers on my  Hibiscus plant bloomed.   Like most of you, "I'm so ready for Spring"

"Have a wonderful weekend everyone"
Happy March!

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Wednesday

Help, help, please help me win a contest.. I love you all!


 Hi Everyone.... "I need your help"

I've entered a wonderful contest, "Creating with the Stars" and if you all love me please go into this site below  and click on my photo entered of "My Laptop Desk" that would be entry #253


Just click on the above URl , scroll down and look for entry #253
Yep, that's me and my entry is about my "Laptop Desk"
I put in some time, pain and energy to create it, not to mention my really funny inspiration.  
The prizes will be given out by how many times my photo #253 is clicked.  Viewers like you will determine who wins!
Check it out and if you love me you will help me out because they have some really good prizes.

I love all my readers and please, please (yes, I'm begging) go on in and click #253.

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart!     

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Monday

The Church had a Quilt Show and what a wonderful show it was.

When my sister and I walked into the church we all were given one plastic glove not to dirty all the quilts we were to see and touch.  Many large size were draped over the numerous seats in the great hall.

 There were hundreds of finished Quilts, each made by the many friends of the church.
 Each more beautiful than the next.
 Now I've made many  quilts for my family.  Even the grandkids have quilts from grandma but mine are sad compared to some of these.

 I love how the colors of the blue quilt below graduate in hues to create a design.
 The quilt below was the one that really caught my eye.  The card pinned to it said, "I found this in a garage sale and do not have any information other than the date embroidered near one of the signatures, 1940, with the State of Texas under it" This quilt was totally sewn by hand.  Amazing!

My heart did a flutter when I walked into another of the rooms. There were tables set up with scrap fabrics each with price tags of $2.00, $4.00 for pieces measuring 3-4 and 5 yards.  I'll tell you I went into, "I want that and that and that" mode.  There was even a scrap box with a sign that read, "Fill the bag for $1.00". 
Well you know I filled that bag!
Then there were the quilting magazines.  There must have been a few hundreds for .25c each.  I bought $2.00 worth.
I don't want to speak too soon but I'm seriously thinking of finally getting my Esty shop open and think of the projects I'll have to occupy myself all summer long.  I want my shop to be things I've created rather than buying then reselling. 
I have a few items made but need many more before actually opening the shop.
That remains to be seen.
For all of you with shops open know how I'm feeling about getting started and all that is involved.  
"I just need to Believe and it will happen" 

 My youngest daughter is in the home stretch of her 4th pregnancy and today OKC has 'Rocky' the blizzard blowing over her house.  She is doing fine and may or may not make it to her Dr. appointment tomorrow.  I told her try to not go into labor during a blizzard.. her hubby may just have to deliver their baby.  
I may have trouble catching quick a flight?
For all of you in the path of this big storm, stay safe and warm!
xoxox  

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Saturday

A sweet little artisian shop in St. Petersburg, Fl

While driving through an island off St. Petersburg, Fl  I came upon this really cool shop.  
It is in a row of houses and businesses facing the Tampa Bay and I found myslef screeching on the brakes to check it out.

As I first walked in the picket fence there were all sorts of hand made and artisan wares.  When you first climb the porch stairs there is a wicker sofa with bright pink cushions and colorful afgans and  your greeted with a tail wagging from Jenny, the owners newly rescued dog and what a friendly sweetie she is.
There were 5 rooms  decked out with all sorts of colorful items for sale and the walls are all painted in bright bold colors that catch your eyes with each turn.

 The entire downstairs of this home is used for the shop and the proprietor lives upstairs.  How nice this must be to dress each day and walk downstairs to your work.
From what I understand all the art comes from local people that live in the area.
As I said the shop faces the Tampa Bay and this is the scene from the front door. 

If your thinking of coming down to St. Pete to get away from  winters cold and snow, you must check out this really nice shop.  There is something for everyone.

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