Thrifting and a little cheating

Hope everyone had a wonderful week-end. It was sunny here but cold... well cold to us here in the south. Sending warm wishes to those of you in the north east. I can't even imagine dealing with that much snow.
It has been a lazy week-end here but I did manage to get in a little thrifting. When I went in my favorite thrift shop the first thing to catch my eye were these glasses.

I loved the color and knew that they had to come home with me. I stopped in another little shop and  spotted these beautiful toile pillows. I already had some toile fabric and plans to make some but this was even better, they were already made! I'm sure I'll find a use for my fabric but for now it will go in my fabric stash.

Sorry about the quality of this shot but the sun was  pouring in through the windows.

Sun???     windows???         That gave me a great idea!

I have mentioned earlier how I was so ready for spring so I decided I was going to cheat a little. I was going to have spring in one room of my house now! I set about replacing winter pillows and throws with the new pillows and some shabby shams across the back of the chairs.

I removed the little snowman vignette and replaced it with a bucket of spring flowers and eggs. Yes, I said eggs. If I'm going to cheat I may as well go for some spring eggs as well. I then decided to print Spring in blue and place in a small frame just in case anyone had any doubts about the season.

I even added a few daffodills to the crystal vase. I am really trying to hurry spring along here.

The rest of the house may be dressed for winter with snowflakes and snowmen but this little room is ready for spring. I think this will be the perfect place to do my morning devotions. I can set in the sunshine, and pretend it is already spring. Maybe I should get out the sun glasses and lather on a little sun screen just to help convince myself it is spring. Do they make candles with a sun lotion scent? 

Thanks for dropping by. I would be delighted to share my little sun room with you. Y'all come back now.

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Something old, something new

something borrowed

something blue

I know you've all heard this traditional rhyme which details what a bride should wear at her wedding for  good luck. Ever wonder when or where this tradition started? 

I wonder about things like that but I am a curious one and prone to wild goose chases... hmm... I wonder where that term originated too. Anyway . . .

Each item in this poem represents a good-luck token for the bride. If she carries all of them on her wedding day, her marriage will be happy. "Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past. 

"Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead. "Something borrowed" is usually an item from a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage is supposed to carry over to the new bride. The borrowed item also reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family.

As for the colorful item, blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. 

Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true."

I have heard these rhymes all of my life but I never new about the blue wedding gowns. I guess your never to old to learn.

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Blue Monday

January is the time of year when my thoughts go to new beginnings. I start to think about changing things in my life. . . diet, exercising, organizing, and decorating. Since the first two things on the list haven't happened in the past I think it's safe to say they won't. If you see me running, you need to call the police because you can bet someone is after me! That said, I have decided to concentrate on organizing the home and doing some frugal decorating changes.

On my quest for inspiration, I found some beautiful blues and wonderful ideas for organizing

                                                                    

                                                                    Source - Woman's Day

                                                              Source - Pinterest

                                                                   Source - Pinterest

I can probably only be this organized in my dreams. I have purged files in the office area and organized all of my spices this week. I think some of them were as old as me... but that's a start, right?

I have one last photo to calm and organize the mind . . .

                                                               Source Pinterest

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A Patriotic Blue Monday

Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day! Let us remember those that paid the ultimate price for our freedom.  Let us pray for our country and thank God for the freedom we are so blessed to have.

No blue is more special than the red, white and blue.



Beautiful patriotic blues for the door . . .

for the table . . .

source

and for the home

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Happy New Year!

(picture credit -vintagerosegarden.tumbler.com)

I'm not one for making a lot of New Year's resolutions . . . mainly because I find I don't keep them.

However, I have decided to make one.

In 2012, when life starts to get hectic and the stress level starts to build I plan to give my 

problems and stresses to He that is in me and can carry my burdens for me.

I'm trusting 2012 is going to be a great year and wishing a Happy New Year to

all of my blogging friends!

Do you have any New Year resolutions?

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Blue Monday

Nothing more relaxing or prettier than the blue of the Atlantic Ocean!

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HAVE A HAPPY LABOR DAY!

Birthday, beach and blues

It's hard to believe the youngest grandbaby just turned two. Seems like only yesterday. . .

Big brother stepped up to the plate to help her blow out the candles.

The only thing that rivals birthday cake is a day at the beach!

She has Papa wrapped around her little finger.

Be sure to visit Smiling Sally for Blue Monday and wish her a speedy recovery. She is

truly a dedicated blogger, blogging from the ER. Get well quickly Sally!

Cool blues on a hot summer day

These beautiful lupines grow naturally in fields at Acadia National Park.

Their shades range from a beautiful baby blue to deep violet.

I so wish they could take the heat at home. I would fill by back yard with them!

This is one of the many small lakes in the park.

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Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a great week-end. We had the grand babies at  the beach this week-end. They were so much fun but I am whipped. Nothing like a toddler and a three year old to make you feel your age.

                                                I thought I would share some blues today.

I painted some little plastic eggs robins egg blue. The flat finish of the paint makes them look more realistic.  The cloche and rabbit were thrifting finds.

Next is my naked tree.

I bought the little tree years ago which makes it vintage, ancient. I found a terracotta pot and painted it pale blue and then filled it with a styrofoam plant block. I had some white Easter grass so it went on top.

All it needs is some little decorations. I'm sure I'll find something at the Dollar Tree or Michael's to do the trick.

Finally, I have shared before, my Cottage sign.

It was a scratched up pink and black princess sign at TJ Maxx .I loved the shape.  And since there are no princesses around here it needed a make over. 

Glad you dropped by and y'all come back!

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Thrifty Finds

Happy Blue Monday   Thrifty Treasures   and    2nd Time Around Tuesday    to everyone.

I picked up these "blue" items thrifting and grouped them together with grand baby 1's hand print. The nautical items were $5.00 for all, the handprint.... priceless!

The nautical grouping is on the wall to the right of this cute little night stand I found at Goodwill. For some reason the wide shot of it together turned out too dark. I found the table for $10 and all I had to do was clean it up, yea!  for once no painting required.... at least for now. I may paint it white later but am loving the touch of red for now. The lamp and picture frame are earlier finds but I don't remember what I paid for them.
Have a blessed day and y'all come back! I'm also linking with DebbieDoos Garage Salening Party