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Yesterday was Groundhog day.Seems like a silly celebration really.All the commotion over a furry animal that supposedly predicts if it will be an early spring or not. But in 1993 a film crew came to Woodstock Illinois to  film the movie Groundhog day.And ever since they left this town has been celebrating  groundhog day in a big way! People anxiously awaiting the announcement.We arrived there bright and early in the morning.The temperature was 18.It was quite cold. Bright and early all bundled up. Not pictured here is a photo local paper took . Can't see my face but you can see me standing with a gold coat,sporting my camera and Jeanne Oliver camera bag you can see that if you visit HERE This is where Scooter the groundhog makes his ... View Post

As promised I wanted to have a giveaway as a thank you to all of you for following along.This is what I am giving away to one lucky follower. Your choice of either my muslin heart wreath or my dizzy frizzy wreath.Winner can choose ONE. and this sweet box of Rose bath petals. I love using these for decorative purposes. Just a little sample of how I like to use these sweet roses as accents in my decorating. This is  open to U.S. residents only. For a recap ONE wreath of your choice.And One box of rose petals. Here is what you need to do: 1) You MUST like me on facebook.Leave a comment here letting me know you did. 2) Share this on facebook.Leave a comment letting me know you did. 3) Post about this giveaway on your blog .Leave a comment ... View Post

Well have you? Of course you have! I 'm talking about Miss Mustard Seeds milk paint in linen. It is one of my favorite colors in her line. Recently while shopping I found this piece. I know it does not look like much.The color is pretty ugly. But as soon as I saw this piece I thought Miss Mustard Seed paint in Linen! So I grabbed it and off I went. Do you find pieces like that. They speak to you. When you find it you know exactly what you want to do with it. I love how this turned out! It really looks like an authentic old piece! I believe this is a plant stand but I am enjoying it with  my cherub garden statue. I added this piece to my family room.In the corner with my old door! You can see what it looked like recently ... View Post

As I just shared with you we use linen napkins for everyday use.I thought I would share another of my favorite sets.These are not old but I fell in love with this pattern. I just adore the rose pattern on these napkins. Again we use these every day! And I don't iron who has time for that? One of my favorite mini vintage crazed ironstone pitchers.I do love white ironstone.But I also love finding pieces that are stained ,crazed and cracked showing there true age. Aren't these pretty! I am so happy to hear many of you also enjoy using your pretty things.That is what they are meant for so enjoy them. Today my daughter is off of school.We are sitting by the fire and crafting.I will share with you tomorrow what we are working on today.I will give you a hint.It has ... View Post