Some of you who have been with me a while, may recall a post I did shortly after Christmas last year. (If not, and you're curious and/or bored, you can find it here.) I struggled a bit last year to find my Christmas "joy" which, in other years, came so readily and un-beckoned. Then, a very special package arrived that made my heart, like the Grinch's, grow three times in size. That package came from my sweet friend Shirlee, a/k/a "The Easily Influenced Stitcher." And while I could never have dreamed Shirlee could "outdo" last year's amazing "Christmas in a box," she did. And, like last year, it took me back and made me truly ponder the wonder of a Christmas-filled heart. After the bustle of Christmas Eve festivities were over, I sat alone with the Christmas music playing and the lights twinkling, and reveled in the blessings of a friend's amazing kindness. Simple, unassuming packages...but oh the treasures within.... Five (yes, FIVE!! pinch, pinch!) gorgeous stitcheries....I would have reveled in the gift of one, but five had me hearing angels singing. All are Country Rustic Primitives designs (one of my most favorite designers!!) and each is beautifully hand-stitched and creatively finished by the oh-so-talented (but oh-so-humble) Shirlee: (Winter 1839) (Merry Christmas 1843) (I LOVE reindeer!) (Noel 1867) (Joy 1837) (Did I mention I LOVE reindeer??!) (Sleigh Bells) All are patterns I hoped some day to do (how did she know???)....but it would have taken me a month of Christmases or more. To have them stitched for you by a friend is a gift like no other. Shirlee's heart is surely filled with the spirit of the season and she has a way of filling others' hearts with the magic of the season as well. She is single-handedly making Christmases merry, one Christmas at a time. Thank you my sweet (and overly generous) friend!! ********************************** Since it is doubtful I'll get another post in before then (all that daily merriment posting almost posted me out), I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy, happy, new year! May it be overflowing with joys and blessings, large and small......
For The Love of Old
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First of all make sure you check in on me more often. I finally decided to get a ipad so I could blog more. I felt that I didn't blog much because of all the steps needed to get things done on the desktop computer. But now I can take the pictures and blog all at once so watch out you will be hearing from me a lot more. This was the original family room we built in 2003. Then in 2012 we added the logs to make it feel like a old log cabin. The tv was in the big green cabinet. Of course we never leave anything alone for long we added a fireplace with a big tv above. And what a difference this has made in the room. This is where the green tv cabinet was in the above picture. This room always felt cold with all the windows - not any longer ! It is a cozy warm place to enjoy a movie. The little drawers are faux and the entire row lifts up exposing the cable box, surround sound, and Xbox. The doors open to expose a 65" TV. But the greatest deal of all is that we found this 42" gas fireplace at our local habitat for humanity restore for only $225. Here are a few photos of some little groupings I have thru out the house
Email address [email protected] Welcome to Green Creeks Primitives first fall update, all items listed tonight are ready to ship, these are all the fall items I have, I have been so busy since the magazine hit the mailbox, I have been buried in pumpkins for weeks now, so with the last items shipped out here are a few things we wanted to offer for your fall decorating. Right now I will take a check, from time to time we will offer handmades we are working on, so we hope you enjoy your evening with us. Autumn Blessings Vicky This Mama Pumpkin holding her baby is an original design by my sister, Lisa, she stands 15" tall and is prim to perfection. Price 58.00 + travel SOLD-THANK YOU Closeup view Mrs. Begg is a pineberry lane pattern, I love sewing her patterns, she is 24" tall, just great for hanging on a cabinet for fall. Price 55.00 + travel SOLD THANK YOU Ms Punkin is a Catnap pattern, she is 16" and I loved making her for fall. Price 38.00+travel Herb Crow Ladye is a Stacey Mead pattern, I made one like her for the fall giveaway for Country Sampler, here I have made her a little different, she just says fall, great hanging on a cupboard. She is 18". Price 55.00 SOLD THANK YOU This is Oliva, she is a TFC folkart design, just love pumpkin folk, really enjoyed making her. She wears a necklace made from dried okra from my garden, she is 12". Price 35.00 OLIVIA is SOLD, THANK YOU Mr. Punkin is a catnap pattern also, holds a sack with drieds. He is 14" tall. Price 32.00+travel Aren't these owls a hoot. Sandy made these, they are 5 and 6" tall. Price for the pair is 28.00+travel NOT AVAILABLE Small pumpkin, pattern by Tickled Primitives, I only have one, Price 12.50+travel SOLD THANK YOU Mr. Pumpkin Head, a pineberry lane pattern. Measures from top of stem to base is 11", sits on an old bobbin. Price 14.50+travel Fall Prairie doll is 9" tall. Price 28.00+travel Fall Angel, pattern by Chestnut Junction, Price 28.00+travel
In honor of the big wedding tomorrow, lets find our Royal Wedding Guest Name. Start with either Lord or Lady. Your first name is one of your grandparents' names. Your surname is the name of your first pet, double-barreled with the name of the street you grew up on. I would be either .... Lady Sophia Nellie Soutwell or Lady Rosario Tweety the Fourth they both sound pretty Regal to me . LOL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I know I won't be getting up at 4:00am to watch the Royal Nuptials (I will catch up during the day or later in the evening) but I wish William & Kate a Beautiful Day & All God's Blessings on their Marriage. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prayers & Good Thoughts for everyone affected by the weather we have been having. Hope all of my Friends & their Love Ones in Blog Land are safe. Sending Blessings & Hugs from the Cabin ~ Connie xox
...to all of the men and women who have given so unselfishly of themselves to serve our country. Because of them, we have our freedom today. For the families of those whose loved ones have served – past and present – our family thanks you for all of your sacrifices, too. In memory of our beloved son, Senior Airman, Jordan Roberts – Fireman, United States Air Force. Thank you, son, for your service to our country and for all of the sacrifices that you made. We love you and miss you like crazy. ((hugs)) and butterfly kisses….. In God’s speed…… A salute to all….. Peace to you today.
These little guys are on eBay this week. Two pug ornies! They’re such a sweet couple. They quarrel occasionally, but what couple doesn’t? See more pictures of Charlie & Marge here.
I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. - Von Gogh
This is an E-Pattern from the "Painting With Friends" series by Terrye French. The drawings are sent by Terrye and then the pattern/design is worked up and painted by her friends! :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Once purchased, you will receive and email with the links to download. https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013328108?segment=shopping This listing is for the e-pattern ONLY. E-Patterns contain :Instructions on how to prep the surface for painting, painting instructions, materials list, the line drawing, and an extra color photo to see the painting close up. E-Patterns are in .PDF format. You will need Adobe Reader to view this type of file. It's available at no cost through the Adobe website. There are no refunds on pattern packets. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ More patterns will be coming soon! ~♥~ I L♥ve pAiNtiNg pRiMiTiVeS!!! ~♥~´*•...¸(*•.¸♥¸.•*)¸...•*`.¸.•*’ (¸.•*´♥`*•.¸)`*•.¸ For more "Painting With Friends designs, please visit www.paintingwithdeb.com
Last weekend was my first visit to Colonial Williamsburg. As I mentioned in my last post, I was part of a small group of bloggers invited by Benjamin Moore to learn more about the brand and their Williamsburg paint collection. I will be completely honest. I’m by no means a history buff and wasn’t Read More
