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!

Hair Today...Gone Tomorrow...

So,, this is me, last week, with my long tresses.....June 2012

here I am with my (back to front) sister, Suzanne, her daughter, Brittnie, my daughter, Meri and me...for a girls get away in Pasadena Calif., in the Spring of 2007...

 hmm, what am I up toooo!?!?

 Wait, am I in a Salon?

 uh oh, what's she doing with that rubberband and why am I sitting in that chair?

Nice braid.... long too!

OMG! she's got scissors in her hands....

bye bye braid... bye bye long hair.....

5 years of growing out my hair and it only took a moment to braid and snip it off.

Oh my, why didn't someone tell me I was sooooo grey!

tadaaa!   Well, now to wrap up the braid and send it off to 'Locks for Love" .  My goal was to grow my hair long enough to be able to have it go to a good cause... wigs for cancer patients

Quail & Garden...

 Our little Quails are becoming frequent visitors to our bird feeders.... and are very entertaining....

This isn't a great shot of my garden,,, this was taken earlier in the week, now nearly all the plants are almost double in size... my tomatoes, snap peas, onions, peppers & potatoes are actually doing really well in my version of  'container gardening'... and my strawberries, which I have left in my garden for the past 3 years are producing phenomenal....lots of new growth...the runners are propagating like weeds! lol!  But we have had a lot of rain, so I am hoping to get a break in the weather and get some sunshine to encourage even more growth. Keep your fingers crossed for us...

3-2-1 Cake in a Cup & a Nap.

It's 'tuff' being a cat in need of a nap.... snooze......

2 of my Gal~pals sent me this terrific recipe for "3-2-1- Cake in a Cup"
Simply mix together 1 box of Angel Food cake mix with 1 box of your favorite flavor regular cake mix,,, I store mine in a (Tupperware type) container.  Now for the easy peasy part...
take 1 coffee mug & lightly spray it with "Pam" (or similar type cooking spray)
now in a mixing cup add:
3 tblsp of the 'mix'
2 tblsp of water
mix together
pour into the coffee mug and 'bake' in the microwave oven for 1 min.
Voila!  cake in a cup in an instant!
Tonight we sliced the 'cake' in half, added fresh sliced strawberries picked from my garden today. Then we topped it with some whip cream... oh Yum!  
This is a perfect 'mix' to have on hand for when you need a quick 'snack fix or to make for some sweet little grandkiddos.
It also makes a great  "Mix in a (canning) Jar" gift.   Just make up a batch of the 'cake mix', and then fill into a canning jar. secure the lid and tie a tablespoon measuring spoon to the lid with ribbon or raffia...along with a copy of the recipe.. also you might want to add the expiration.... I buy the Angel Food cake mix that is the '1-step' mixing'.
Try making Lemon or chocolate or vanilla.. This one is strawberry flavored. Toppings can be as easy as powder sugar, jam, even peanut butter....think 'peanut butter cups' ! 
Hope you enjoy this easy to make & share recipe.