ANOTHER SISTER'S OUTING AND PRECIOUS TREASURES FOUND!

I called this pretty dress sister Judy found "Catch a Man Dress"

Just darling in the back too!

Cute!

This 50's Pluto Clock was given to me the other day! I couldn't believe my good fortune!! Wish I could get it fixed! I bet the eyes roll , ears move and tongue wags!

Cute little children's teas set trays!

Old red children's shovel!

Two birdhouse guaranteed to not draw birds!

Strand of outdoor lights remind me of old canister tins instead of red peppers!

For a doily garland!

Rust Chimes for my garden and red frames!

Another beautiful "Bling" necklace!

Judy found another old adorable handmade Andy! We both can hardly resist them when they are priced reasonably!

Judy loves green ware! The vase is green also even though it looks yellow in the picture!

A precious little Victorian piece!

I wore another "Bling" piece Sunday so Maurice took my picture!

Just finished this gripping  first novel by my friend Sharon Lovejoy. It's  about 2 run away girls helped to find safety thru the Underground Railroad Network. Really an excellent book!

The Go-Go Girls +One had another birthday outing and ate at one of our favorite places  Hope you are enjoying your days too1 Happy Spring!

EARLY SERVICE NURSERY DUTY--FINALLY BURNT DOWN THE PARTIALLY STANDING HOUSE-SAD! CELEBRATING OUR 61ST ENGAGEMENT ANNIVERSARY!

WE COULDN'T GET THEM TO ALL STAY IN ONE PLACE FOR A PICTURE!

ONE OF OUR SETS OF TWINS DECIDED TO LOVE ON THE PAINTING I DID IN 2013.  I'M SURPRISED THEY STAYED THERE LONG ENOUGH TO GET A PICTURE!

I CALLED THIS OUR 61ST ENGAGEMENT ANNIVERSARY PICTURE!

MY GOOD FRIEND @LINDA BOGART WHO IS ALSO OUR CHOIR DIRECTOR AT CHURCH

WE HAD WISHED THEY'D BURN DOWN THE PARTIALLY STANDING HOUSE THAT USED TO BE OUR KIDS, BUT WHEN THEY DID IT WAS VERY SAD! ESPECIALLY SEEING GRANDSON DAVEY'S TIRE SWING STILL HANGING FROM THE TREE!

61 YEARS AGO! IN OCTOBER WHEN WE STARTED DATING. I WAS A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL AND MAURICE WAS A FRESHMAN IN COLLEGE.

I DECIDED IT WOULD BE FUN TO GO DANCING AT THE ELKS CLUB WITH SOME FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE. BUT! I GOT SICK AT HALF TIME AND WAS DEATHLY SICK ALL NIGHT AND MORNING! THEN WEAK FOR SEVERAL DAYS! NOT A VERY HAPPY 61'ST CELEBRATION!

DECIDED I WOULD PUT A 7 WATT BULB IN THE PAINTING LIGHT AND LEAVE IT IN ALL THE TIME. I'M REALLY ENJOYING THE COZY LOOK!

PROJECT RIGHT NOW: GETTING READY FOR THE LADY'S TEA AT CHURCH

4 MORE TO GO!

PAINTING FROM A FEW YEARS BACK-"SPRING WILDFLOWERS"

I'M SO READY FOR SPRING I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Stopped at The Dollar Tree and got the last 3 sprigs of Daffodils they had! Evidently some others are anxious too!

Got out the blue cloth and found more Daffodils!

The way the wind is blowing I'm surprised I was able to get a picture of the flag! Yes I've put out a lot of my blue bottles too!

Hyacinths coming up by the brick walk to the back door.

See the buds?

Grape Hyacinths and Crocus leaves,  promise of flowers to come!

As the song goes....I must have done something good!  I received another surprise package in the mail yesterday from my blog friend Linda Michael. This beautiful Spring Colors Charm pack by Fabric/Quilting Artist Eleanor Burns.  How Fun!! Linda not only gives surprise gifts but she writes letters to people that can't get out much.  As she lives out in the country 30 miles any direction from a place to shop people depend on their Post Office. She says she is doing her best to keep it in business!  Thank You! Thank You! Thank You Linda  for not only for your kindness shown to me but to all the others you encourage! God Bless You!!

FUN FABRIC TO PLAY WITH!

Such a fun surprise from my blog friend Susan Gannon! A package full of  old fabric pieces picked out just for me!  Just Love these chickens!

A darling tablecloth piece ready to hem!

Another precious cherry fabric to add to my collection! Remember I have Cherry kitchen dishes too!

Sweet blue and white check which I have in out kitchen also!

I couldn't resist this material at Walmart the other day!  My favorite color combination and cherries too!

I love the Bohemian Style too, so this new magazine jumped right in my shopping cart!

Another special blog friend Rebecca Gates surprised me with this Miss Read book for my Birthday.  I love her books and I had not read this one. So fun!!

I enjoy ordering charm packs of fabric from The Missouri. Star Quilt Company. In fact I didn't realize but I had ordered this one twice!

Such darling prints. I purchased some solid green to go with it and have made the quilt top. Will; show the completed quilt when I get done!

My Birthday is still being Celebrated! Today I received this neat brown shoulder bag, yummy chocolate popcorn and book marker from my Sorority Secret Sister.

I finally decided to try and find a place for this "Starlightz" which I bought a couple of years ago while on vacation. It is a neat heavy paper beautifully painted star with punched out holes covered with colored paper for the light to shine thru. This is a earth friendly product made in India to help their people earn money.

I have it hanging over the pool table in my art studio area right now. Next I might try it on the back porch or enclosed porch off the kitchen!   33 more days till Spring!  But who's counting. You might also enjoy my second blog: www.preciouscottageblogspot.com  Bye for now friends!

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY TIME! MAKIN IT LAST AS LONG AS I CAN!

Love Birthdays! We started off with Breakfast at Cracker Barrel and enjoying the fire in the big fireplace!

Sister Judy came carrying  a beautifully wrapped gift!

"Sisters Two"

Inside that beautiful package was this Old Violet Plate of Mothers which was a great sacrifice for Judy to give up! She thought I should have it since Violets are my Birthday Flower. I will treasure it not only because it was Mother's but because of Judy's sacrifice for me! The old violet postcards are neat too! Two of them are family cards!

This gorgeous piece of cloth will cover a stool or chair seat. With scrapes used for book markers. The background is more golden than the picture shows, even prettier!

Love this bracelet from Judy, Gorgeous Eternity Ring from Maurice and Yummy "Tommy Girl" perfume from special friend Rose Marie

We had such a nice early dinner at Olive Garden with our  family that is still in the area. Cassie, Tyler and Michail all called with Birthday Greetings! So nice of them to remember my special day!

Granddaughter Jackie did some big time shopping for grandma! So pretty!!

Maurice knows my favorite magazine. The new issue had just come out on the news stands!

I like to make my birthday celebrating last as long as I can! Have something to look forward to from son, Paul an grandson Davey.

 Well here we are in our coordinated outfits ready to face the new year! Friend Karen got me the brown vest for my birthday. So Pretty!  Blessings on you dear blog friends! You might enjoy my www.preciouscottageblogspot.com blog also!