A Gold Mine of Fall Whites

Many years ago I started a teapot collection.

I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite,

but this one always remains

on display in my cabinet.

I would say it numbers in my top 10!

I can't remember where I got it...

it was on one of my numerous 

treasure hunts.

And since I've had it for awhile now,

you can bet that it didn't cost much

as I didn't have much spare change when I

first started collecting!

Then one day, on another treasure hunt

I found a matching teacup!

I couldn't believe it when I saw it!

A perfect match!

This teacup has the sticker on it

from the original owners travels.

It says:

"Santa Claus 

House

North Pole

Alaska!"

Both the teapot and the teacup have the

22 kt. gold stamp on the bottom,

but this is the stamp from the teacup:

I love using this set for fall decorating!

I pulled out some gold frames and

pictures I had bought to paint white someday

to add to the display.

 But until they are transformed, they make a 

great addition to my fall shelf-top!

Along with a pretty white curtain panel,

tied at the top with some vintage lace edging

I picked up last week on a treasure hunt

with my mom!

The key is from Michael's $1 bin!

And the candlesticks came from a resale shop 

here in town.

The frame & picture are from garage sales,

which I'm sure didn't cost more than $1 each!

This is how the display started, but it didn't stay this way!

I wanted to share this with you for 

Teacup Tuesday

and 

White Wednesday.

Stop in later this week when I will show

you the final display...

"Exactly the same, but totally different!" 

as my brother always would say!

 Have a wonderful week!

Hugs!

Lori

October Silver Sunday

Last week my parents were visiting from Colorado,

on their way to warmer climates in Savannah, GA 

then to Sarasota, FL.

And of course we did some shopping!

Went to our favorite antiques shops

and I found a couple of silver treasures 

to share with you today!

I love these little candelabras! 

They aren't that big 

But they're HUGE on style!  

Now to find a good place for them!

Also found a box of candy molds!

See the nickel in there?  Wanted to add something

to give you an idea of the size of the molds.

Not sure yet what I'll do with them...

Maybe ornaments.

Do you have any ideas???

I'd love to hear them!

Linking up today with 

Gypsy Fish Journal

for Silver Sunday!

Have a beautiful fall Sunday,

My favorite time of the year!

Hugs!

Lori

Showers of Blessings!

Have you ever met someone,

and right away you just know

that they are a kindred spirit?

It is a rare thing that may only 

happen once in a lifetime.

God has blessed me with a few kindred spirits,

and one is celebrating her birthday TODAY!

So this is for my friend!

~*~ you know who you are! ~*~

I thank God every day for 

the gift of you in my life!

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My husband's cousin's son

(say that 3 times fast!)

is getting married next weekend!

So we will be sending them

a card, along with our love and prayers

for a blessed life together!

Wishing you all a blessed day as well!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs!

~Lori

A New Home

Do you remember this rosette?

Well, it has found it's permanent home...

...on this muslin drawstring bag I made last week!

I needed something to carry all my

"junk" to work every day.

And when it's not in use, it looks great

hanging in my entryway, waiting for it's next journey!

Pretty simple!

And I LOVE it!

Thanks for stopping in today!

Hope you are having a fantastic day!

Hugs!

~Lori

White Wednesday

Simple beauty...

found at Michael's!

A bargain!

...for just $1!

And just in time for White Wednesday!

Wishing you a 

Wonderful

White

Wednesday!

~ Lori

Goals

A little braver when the skies are gray,

A little stronger when the road seems long,

a little more of patience through the day,

And not so quick to magnify a wrong.

A little kinder, both of thought and deed,

A little gentler with the old and weak,

Swifter to sense another's pressing need,

And not so fast the hurtful phrase to speak.

These are my goals - not flung beyond my power,

Not dreams of glory, beautiful but vain,

Not the great heights where buds of genius flower,

But simple splendors which I ought to gain.

-- Edgar A.Guest

Good and beautiful are the souls who take deeply into themselves the seeds of the Word, and keep them,
and tend them with care.

-- St Cyril of Alexandria

 Wishing you a blessed day!

Lori

Treasures From a Friend & A Giveaway!

Look what came in the mail this week!

Sweet treasures from a sweet friend!

I won a 400-follower giveaway

from Tina over at TinyBear!

It came wrapped in pattern tissue with this

cool pendant attached!

Here's the back...

LOVE the ribbon!

Here's all the goodies inside!

Oh so romantic tags with crepe paper trim!

Mmmmmm....lavendar sachet!

And the sweetest lace-covered heart ornament!

The surprise pendant close-up!

If you haven't been to Tina's blog,

she makes the sweetest things!

Her bears are TO DIE FOR!

So cute!

THANK YOU TINA!

I will treasure them all!

While we're on the subject of give-aways,

Donna at Brynwood Needleworks

is clebrating 500 posts with a surprise giveaway!

Another extremely talented artist!

Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

Fall is definitely here in the Mid-West!

Hugs!

Lori

One Proud Mama!

My daughter has started her own blog!

Lady Lemondrop's Sunroom!

She is a very creative and fun young lady!

She is such a sweetheart,

(of course I'm not at all biased!)

And my best friend!

If you have a moment, stop by and say, "Hi!"

Also sharing a couple cards made

in the past couple weeks.

For my friend, whos sunny disposition and love of PINK

was the inspiration behind this card!

Even when the rain is falling,

she is always there with an encouraging smile!

And this one is for my dad's birthday.

You're the best, Papa!

Wishing you all a safe and restful

Labor Day weekend!

Hugs!

Lori