My Hair!

OK, this photo is for Karen...see Karen, I am finally getting use to having short hair again!  lol!

Decanturs Make Great Candle Holders

Awhile back I found an old Whisky Decantur at a local Thrift,,to which I glued on bits-n-pieces of lace  and broken jewelery, then filled the decantur with colored bathsalts...it turned out cute and so I always keep my eyes open for more decanturs...well I found another one!

 but I also found a candle votive holder as well for only 49cents,  the decantur was $2.99

Noticed what I did? I took off the old top and replaced it with the votive holder...so my plan is to fill the decantur with colored sea salts, and cap it with the votive holder and a candle in it...so cute!

Vintage Hallmark Card

 Oh how sweet is this card... even the texture of the paper is sweet...

I love the comment about "And Dad's looking more like himself everyday'... super sweet!
What I found interesting is that this early 'Hallmark'  card was copywrited '1941 by Hall Brothers, INC. '

Christmas in July...

Ok, so it's not Christmas, nor July.... but...............

 A wondeful friend who I have not seen in over a year popped by with some goodies for me...
It was like Christmas in July...as I went through the treasure trove of vintage fabric, trimings, doilies, patterns etc...even a vintage 'California Tourist Tablecloth' and a sweet tote bag made from a re-purposed Dresser Scarf....so sweet!...oh and Aprons! lots of sweet vintage aprons....

 Then there was the sweet woven picinic basket filled with lace, trims and doilies....

 as well as 2 cute little sewing baskets....filled with......

 embroidery floss and the other was filled with Bias Tape, ric~rac and what nots!

 I am so excited,,,, oh and check out the "Fifth Avenue" Bias Tape.... the yellow & pink bias tape packages were from a J.C.Pennys store and the origional price sticker says .08cents!

 Then there are these sweet 'stitchery iron-on transfers'..... I just love the graphics on the packages...and pre-priced at  .10cents....

 Brands like Superior, Vorgart and Aunt Martha were popular for stitchers from the 1940's up to today...Aunt Martha transfers can still be found but at a whole lot more then .10cents! lol!

 I feel in love with this one,,,and plan to stitch the little 'Scottie Dogs" on some towels...

for my vintage Serro Scotty trailer...... All I can say is,,,,Thank you so... I mean 'sew' very much Judy...
If you can't find me around the campfire,,,then that means I am down in my sewing room, creating! 

Sherry Made Me Buy It!

 My friend and fellowette Trailer Diva, Sherry and I decided to do a little 'Trailer Trolling" yesterday, on our way to the Thrift...well we spotted 3 lil old trailers and left messages on the owners doors...because ya just never know!
In the mean time while at our two favorite Thrifts, I found this wonderful wool felt hat,,,perfect for the next time I am at the Kentucky Derby..lol! It needs a little cleaning but for $4 I absolutely love it! Just might have to dress it up with a little 'Bling'..

 Then I came across this sweet plaque... perfect for me,,,because at my age, I sometimes forget who I am among other things! lol! It was a great .99cent find.

 And then I spotted this! OMG! I am in love!  No really!  

 I call these 'aquarium rock art'...These were a very popular craft project back in the 1960's... you could buy kits that came complete with the little aquarium  colored rocks, glue and misc. deco trim. I actually have a blue & purple floral one hanging in my little Scotty trailer. This one will go into my kitchen. The photo does it no justice,,,as some of the rocks are very iridescent.... $2.99 SCORE!

 Then I spotted this cute crochet chicken pot holder for only .99cents... I remember seeing these in just about all my childhood friends family homes...probably were Christmas gifts crocheted by loving Aunts and Grandmas...

and for the best part... I have a set of these canisters, the flour, sugar, coffee and tea... but I had no idea there was one for saved 'grease'!   You would pour your left over grease from frying foods, through the 'strainer' and the clean grease would be saved in the canister & the food bits caught in the strainer where wiped  and tossed out....Now I have to tell you, they normally have black lids, but this one literally peeled off when I was washing it in uber hot water... no big deal, because for those of you who know me,,, know my favorite saying,  "spray paint is your friend"  (if it moves...salute it...if it don't,, paint it! ) lol!