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

It's Finally Here! Rosette Swap Reveal

(and White Wednesday, too!!!)

TODAY IS THE DAY!

The day so many of us have been waiting for!

The day when all of us

rosette addicts show off

our special treasures we have received

from our partners!

I received my package on

August 18th, right on time.

Earlier that day my daughter

called me at work 

and let me know that a package

had arrived for me!

I nearly SCREAMED with excitement!

(I'm sure my co-workers are grateful that I did not!)

I could hardly wait to get home!

And when I arrived,

there it sat...

a small package...

(and you KNOW what they say about small packages!)

...just for me

from my Rosette Swap friend!

I slowly opened the package so that 

I could savor every moment!

There was a sweet card inside

from Sylvia of My Trinkets.

As I read it my heart began to beat even quicker

at the mention of

"VINTAGE LACE"

and

"RE-PURPOSED VINTAGE EARRINGS!"

Next, I pulled out of the package

a little bundle wrapped in tissue paper.

I opened it slowly....

to find this treasure box!

Just look at the intricate detailed carving

and the beautiful metal accents!

The surface is so smooth!

I just sat there, running my fingers 

over the engraving,

and wondering what treasures awaited!

Inside the box was this sweet little bag

and when I lifted it up out of the box,

I gasped!

My daughter gasped!

"OH, WHAT IS IT?!?!"

THESE BEAUTIES!!!!

Aren't they gorgeous?

I tried them on immediately,

and fell in love!

I've worn them twice already,

and have gotten numerous compliments!

Many have asked if I made them...

and I just smile, and say,

"No, my friend, Sylvia in Florida, made them for me!"

Thank you, Sylvia!

From the bottom of my heart!

To see more exchanged Rosette treasures

be sure to stop by Jill's place at 

Gypsy Brocante! 

And to see what I made for my swap party friend,

visit Mercedes' blog!

She makes some really cool 

wishing wands!

Go check them out!

Here's a couple pics of what I made for Mercedes:

(teabag rosette - yes, there is a teabag wrapped up in there!)

Thank you, Jill, for hosting such a fun swap!
My first, but definitely NOT my last!

Also linking up to White Wednesday
over at Faded Charm!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Lori