Across The Miles

A package came today from way down South where they have sunshine and warmth (except for recently).  It was a package filled with love from a friend. 

 A sweet Valentine unlike any I've ever seen.

 A beautiful pocket made from a bit of an antique quilt.

 Wrapped so carefully.

 So pretty.

 Perfect details.

Fragile antique lace and delicate pressed flowers.

Thank you so much my dear friend, Marcie.

Happy Valentine's Day

karen

Heart Of Stone

I've not been well this past week, but after a trip to the doctor and a couple days of antibiotics, I'm starting to feel a bit better now. Things have gotten behind around here, as they always do when I'm out of commission. Everything needs a good cleaning, so I started with the porch. While I was sweeping the stairs I happened to notice that one of the rocks beside the stairs very much resembled a heart.

 I always look for heart shaped stones when I'm out walking, so I don't know how I missed this one, right beside the porch. It's quite large as you can see by the photos.

 Maybe it was partially hidden by the rocks around it, or maybe you have to look at it in just the right way for it to look like a heart.

Anyway, I guess it really doesn't matter.

It looks like a heart to me.

karen

Old and Made

OLD

 MADE

 OLD

 MADE

 OLD

 MADE

karen

Primitive Pumpkins

When I'm out browsing the flea markets I always come across a booth or two with handmade primitive folk art.  I love the stuff, but rarely purchase it because I know I can make similar items myself.

Last weekend was no exception.

I came across a wonderful booth all decked out in Primitive Fall Folk Art.

This time I actually got busy and made myself a few simple pieces.

I made these pumpkins from an old chenille bedspread and stained them with a mixture of strong instant coffee and vanilla nut flavoring. They have a wonderful fragrance just like the gift shop candles that smell of gourmet coffee.

 The basket was a flea market find that I got for just $2 and the leaves and sunflowers are from my garden.

 These were made from an old pillow case and a tattered doily.

 I just love Fall.

Don't you?

karen

Vintage Finds

Two pretty vintage finds available at http://www.reconsidered.etsy.com/.  I found this pretty heart shaped apron just in time for Valentines Day and the beautiful ivory wrap is the perfect thing for keeping you cozy and looking stylish.

Stay warm everyone and thanks for stopping by!