Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Been quite some time since my last post...so let's remedy that now!  








Sunday, February 5, 2012

Happy Birthday to my Husband...he's 39 again!  

and, my Sister's Birthday is tomorrow.  Life is good!

Vintage 'Piggie' Cups, Delft Blue Chinaware

Vintage 'Piggie" Cups, Delft Blue Chinaware
Vintage 'Piggie" Cups, Delft Blue ChinawareVintage 'Piggie" Cups, Delft Blue Chinaware
Vintage 'piggie' cups...a comical piggie face on one side of the cup and a piggie's bum on the other!  A collector's piece and you get a pair  ...in excellent condition. See: http://www.etsy.com/listing/89473518/vintage-piggie-cups-delft-blue-chinawarelue  

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

a Watercolor, 'Spring Hat"

Watercolor Painting, Spring Hat, Artist Sherry Collins Hogan

Artist Sherry Collins Hogan presents this lovely watercolor in a shabby chic vintage frame. It's a soft piece done with pastels, about 14"x 18" framed.  It's a Southern tradition...Southern Ladies and their Spring Hats!  http://www.etsy.com/listing/41850102/watercolor-painting-spring-hat-artist 

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Palm Tree Note Cards!

Embossed card stock with textured palm decals.  Blank inside in a generous 5.5" square size, these are perfect for 'snowbirds' to write home.  See these & more handmade cards at expressions123.etsy.com! http://www.etsy.com/listing/76511380/4-greeting-cards-palm-tree-tropical

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Dichroic Fused Glass

Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant Necklace and Earring Set, Black Glass with Blue Dichroic Squares

Black Glass with Blue Dichroic Squares by Greenhouse Glassworks.etsy.com

An elegant set of fused glass jewelry. The glass is a rich, shiney black with accents of blue dichroic glass on both pieces. Earrings measure 5/8" x 5/8 " -and- the pendant is 1-1/4" square with a sterling silver bail.  http://www.etsy.com/listing/87137477/dichroic-fused-glass-pendant-necklace



CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Jonathan Toews & Patrick Kane
           

MUGGLEES 0-3 Months, Free USA Shipping!

Pink Mugglees size 0-3 months  FREE USA Shipping

Lil’Bums Boutique is proud to offer soft Mugglees infant boots.  They will help keep baby feet warm and snuggly and are so darn cute!  Made from brushed Polyester fabric, with soft- loft pile inside & leather-look material soles.  See  http://www.etsy.com/listing/88287222/pink-mugglees-size-0-3-months-free-usa for further info.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Vintage Emmons Jewelry!

  Pin & Clip Earrings with Rhinestone Accents...Vintage Emmons Starburst Pin & Clip Earrings Jewelry Set with Rhinestone Accents

Vintage Emmons Starburst Pin & Clip Earrings Jewelry Set with Rhinestone AccentsVintage Emmons Starburst Pin & Clip Earrings Jewelry Set with Rhinestone Accents
A Starburst-style pin (brooch) paired with designer clip earrings ~ you'll look simply beautiful in this vintage Emmons (EmJ) jewelry . Both pieces are covered with rhinestone accents ... a super sparkle. The earrings are light weight with a comfortable clip. 1-3/4" W for the pin; almost 1-1/2" W for earrings. In excellent vintage condition for jewelry from the 50s-60s. http://www.etsy.com/listing/89042137/vintage-emmons-starburst-pin-clip

DID YOU KNOW ???

SANTA CLAUS  has 31 hours of Christmas to work with thanks to the different time zones & the rotation of the earth. This works out to 822.6 visits per second!

This is to say....for each household with good children, Santa has 1/1000th of a second to park, hop out of the sleigh, jump down the chimney, fill the stocking, distribute the remaining presents under the tree, eat whatever snacks have been left, get back up the chimney, get back into the sleigh and move on to the next house.


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Vintage Gumball Machine!

Vintage Candy Gumball Machine, Dispenser, Handmade, Wood, Hand Painted

Vintage Candy Gumball Machine, Dispenser, Handmade, Wood, Hand PaintedVintage Candy Gumball Machine, Dispenser, Handmade, Wood, Hand Painted
For gumball lovers or cool wooden toy collectors, we have a prize for you!
 
ThisVintage wood and glass (appears) handmade candy dispenser machine has a Atlas Mason jar on top to hold the sweet goodies. The hand-painted clownish face on the base has a big red knob for a nose which turns to release the gumballs or treats.  About 12" tall x 4-1/4" wide at the base, the piece is in excellent Vintage condition with a few minute dings in the paint.  See: http://www.etsy.com/listing/86456586/vintage-candy-gumball-machine-dispenser


Saturday, December 17, 2011

HAPPY FACES Handmade Greeting Cards!

KIDS' HAPPY FACES Greeting Cards, Polka Dots, Handmade, Set of 4
4 cheerful hand-crafted cards with little girls smiling up at you!  This set was designed and then 'scrapbooked' so they are all one-of-a-kind. Fine quality card stock, design papers & embellishments compliment those little girl images to complete the package.  4" x 5-1/2" size card (blank inside), envelopes included. See: http://www.etsy.com/listing/54465366/kids-happy-faces-greeting-cards-polka