tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63322024672540697242024-03-14T15:40:59.392-04:00Mystic Wood PrimitivesConstancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.comBlogger303125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-74522278147806967432022-12-21T15:57:00.002-05:002022-12-21T15:57:43.354-05:00Blessed Soltice <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As we welcome the coming of new light let us spend time reflecting on the days and loved ones past. Remember that we are a part of what life has made us and focus on what we still may become.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Blessings to all as we move toward lighter days and seasons. As we light our yule candle let us pray for healing of ourselves, our loved ones, our friends and of our beautiful planet. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_SPgxmYgp8fnwmS_CHpy-w71xEdhuyiUdB8LrOp2TRFtH43fU8eTi8uidQ7mHvAyjelJbztvjLYlGHsDpX0BFboIdDEwmgNRJeCmnCVuHPZh0b6I0D0x3iWd2g7ODGy5HFoFC6DKJLdG4p-4kjIP6WF34s2jyY8UWtJTDMOlkNSChnpFUtJTDovY/s1024/IMG_0069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_SPgxmYgp8fnwmS_CHpy-w71xEdhuyiUdB8LrOp2TRFtH43fU8eTi8uidQ7mHvAyjelJbztvjLYlGHsDpX0BFboIdDEwmgNRJeCmnCVuHPZh0b6I0D0x3iWd2g7ODGy5HFoFC6DKJLdG4p-4kjIP6WF34s2jyY8UWtJTDMOlkNSChnpFUtJTDovY/s320/IMG_0069.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1gwvAAe9I3Fs27P953EbtwcDFemymHNafkznWR1dSJwffoYqvW_kSQ0ukDZ3Yzd4n2rcbDZT_J-eWx02TfVSvEG9C7pb0AubP46QPnRInzBqLC59ngSgwQEdoStRdAVEHiWxmPm7GxkC9w5poOWeVReYtDvoZMSqo9lRw7Fz93wkHf1-i1OOBuq6/s1024/IMG_0076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1gwvAAe9I3Fs27P953EbtwcDFemymHNafkznWR1dSJwffoYqvW_kSQ0ukDZ3Yzd4n2rcbDZT_J-eWx02TfVSvEG9C7pb0AubP46QPnRInzBqLC59ngSgwQEdoStRdAVEHiWxmPm7GxkC9w5poOWeVReYtDvoZMSqo9lRw7Fz93wkHf1-i1OOBuq6/s320/IMG_0076.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-1546765088794511542021-10-03T14:26:00.001-04:002021-10-03T14:26:37.111-04:00Autumn Beautiful Autumn<p> Well, my plan today was to post some pictures from my treasures hunting this weekend but my computer has been hacked and about 20 other things have gone wrong so I'm posting from my phone that's only letting me post archived photos. So what's better than an ancient tree in a Confederate Cemetery? My paternal Grandparents are buried adjacent to this cemetery and I always love to visit the site. It's in a sleepy tiny cross roads sort of town in a precious rural setting. It embraces me with peace and calm. Anyway it's a beautiful autumn day and I will be back soon with the pictures. I hope everyone is well and loving this beautiful season as much as I am.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NTftQ6ZHUxA/V08eEzaQJkI/AAAAAAAAGAU/rYPx4OTQSOQLrpwwjL7YvF8N7lszHU4xgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/IMG_1651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NTftQ6ZHUxA/V08eEzaQJkI/AAAAAAAAGAU/rYPx4OTQSOQLrpwwjL7YvF8N7lszHU4xgCPcBGAYYCw/s320/IMG_1651.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-89235372621916428682021-07-20T16:09:00.000-04:002021-07-20T16:09:42.184-04:00This Beauty <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ulrSyonzX1c/YPcqzqnAW5I/AAAAAAAAHwE/fIJRUIdow8URff9L4cuwsy088aU99ZlegCPcBGAsYHg/s4160/IMG_20210710_140817632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ulrSyonzX1c/YPcqzqnAW5I/AAAAAAAAHwE/fIJRUIdow8URff9L4cuwsy088aU99ZlegCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20210710_140817632.jpg" width="400" /></a>ad d</div><br /> I'm sorry I've been away, as you get older life just happens and time flees but I had to post about this beauty. She was a gift from a friend a few weeks ago. I was completely surprised as it is just like the one my grandmother taught me to sew on. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-imy-0X_ECYo/YPcsIpDIGrI/AAAAAAAAHwQ/JCrN6kp8BGwfVC41S3tRgXCmtOeQRVnVgCPcBGAsYHg/s4160/IMG_20210710_140833700_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-imy-0X_ECYo/YPcsIpDIGrI/AAAAAAAAHwQ/JCrN6kp8BGwfVC41S3tRgXCmtOeQRVnVgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20210710_140833700_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> She needs to be cleaned up some but all of her parts are in place and it seems she just needs a new belt to be back in service. My back continues to heal and hopefully things will continue to improve around here. I hope you are all well and having a nice summer. <p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-91914150099739273782021-06-21T15:25:00.000-04:002021-06-21T15:25:21.876-04:00Summertime is Here in Eastern NC<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V2yjCCSHiBM/YNDjJjoGc7I/AAAAAAAAHec/qS1WU5X6lu4lj8_MYILsWNGzBVUzA1QCQCPcBGAsYHg/s4160/IMG_20210618_174246834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V2yjCCSHiBM/YNDjJjoGc7I/AAAAAAAAHec/qS1WU5X6lu4lj8_MYILsWNGzBVUzA1QCQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210618_174246834.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I really can't complain as we had lovely cool weather last week. This week the heat and humidity came back in true form so I'm staying in and staying cool. I wanted to share a couple of things I found out treasure hunting a couple of weeks ago. The picture above is a huge old cotton basket. It has a small repair on one side but that's OK I love a good mended make do any time.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wsc-we83SjM/YNDjJglkdXI/AAAAAAAAHec/79W0Nyi3pRsgFjj7Vgg4v2i6UCtG5i9ZACPcBGAsYHg/s4160/IMG_20210618_174331240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wsc-we83SjM/YNDjJglkdXI/AAAAAAAAHec/79W0Nyi3pRsgFjj7Vgg4v2i6UCtG5i9ZACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20210618_174331240.jpg" /></a></div><br />This is a walnut drop leaf table with 16" wide boards. Now I really don't need another drop leaf table (can you have too many?} I absolutely love the feet on this table and I bought it for a song. I also bought another huge very old gathering basket and some amber apothecary bottles and an old wooden box that has Cape Cod cranberries stenciled on the side. I didn't get pictures of those but I will post them next time. I hope everyone is staying cool and enjoying the summer and the sweet freedom that we have once again.<p></p><p>Take care!!</p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-33563410280846822532021-05-12T15:43:00.000-04:002021-05-12T15:43:33.390-04:00Just When Everything Seems All Sorted Out <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-43uUdbhiGS0/YJwouvNb1HI/AAAAAAAAHXI/Trz707Hy2xwv6x7QOPEjd0Ei1ObJ-MugQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_0018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-43uUdbhiGS0/YJwouvNb1HI/AAAAAAAAHXI/Trz707Hy2xwv6x7QOPEjd0Ei1ObJ-MugQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_0018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm posting some old pictures from a few years back from my yard. This was before the damn developers came and made life miserable. This was when I actually enjoyed this home but that was then. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JYG6TP9Rils/VuHH4erT4XI/AAAAAAAAF4w/kSZnU8wKtg4YTkU4GkjStCYqy84RyJrHgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/IMG_0031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JYG6TP9Rils/VuHH4erT4XI/AAAAAAAAF4w/kSZnU8wKtg4YTkU4GkjStCYqy84RyJrHgCPcBGAYYCw/w640-h480/IMG_0031.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This was one of my hydrangeas a couple of years back They have all but two died from weed killer the developers spay on the properties on both sides of me or the constant flooding from the diversion of water. I have one that about a third of it is alive and one that is barely holding on. There were six, pink, blue and lavender and they were beautiful.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHaG26KGt74/VfCTE8nfLGI/AAAAAAAAFWI/RE0I2GgOU48q-J3QoyMUWyBRlSdTBwsxgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/IMG_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHaG26KGt74/VfCTE8nfLGI/AAAAAAAAFWI/RE0I2GgOU48q-J3QoyMUWyBRlSdTBwsxgCPcBGAYYCw/w640-h480/IMG_0002.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The beautiful butterfly bush is gone along with the 4' tall rosemary and the herbs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I had learned to live with that mainly because I was moving or at least thinking that I would be all moved and planting lovely things for a new start this year BUT ----- I somehow managed to fracture two vertebrae in my upper back about six weeks ago. So I've been on strong pain killers for a while and bed rest but finally I am getting better. I'm off the strong stuff and do some light things including packing again so hopefully I will be moving soon. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMqusSx87Ks/V5fS9j339mI/AAAAAAAAGEg/ukjpwbwqYdcI00DFjT3yi7K1A04XEOC4ACPcBGAYYCw/s2048/IMG_0365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMqusSx87Ks/V5fS9j339mI/AAAAAAAAGEg/ukjpwbwqYdcI00DFjT3yi7K1A04XEOC4ACPcBGAYYCw/w640-h640/IMG_0365.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> It is so good to be feeling better and looking forward to a new start again. Snowball and the boys are doing great and they have been such wonderful nurses. I've managed to list a few things on eBay and there is much more that I need to get listed and I'm finally starting to feel good and even more thankful that there is a new start on the horizon. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Take care and I will be back soon.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-66130739800995408392021-04-04T11:33:00.002-04:002021-04-04T11:33:41.871-04:00Happy Easter<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h90Z3KfapxM/VvgPlrUOJwI/AAAAAAAAF7E/CGC08DHi6pUgVUlFL-d8jsi8p4e1GCHwQCPcBGAYYCw/s480/blogger-image-154158578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="347" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h90Z3KfapxM/VvgPlrUOJwI/AAAAAAAAF7E/CGC08DHi6pUgVUlFL-d8jsi8p4e1GCHwQCPcBGAYYCw/w289-h400/blogger-image-154158578.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><p> I wish you all a very Happy Easter. Spring is finally here and and I am hoping that we will all have a peaceful and happy year. </p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aOMIP1upWFw/Vy-CAx6a47I/AAAAAAAAF-0/NRBu2t9NWUYpZ6Sl-WICb9_1px4fq5--wCPcBGAYYCw/s2448/IMG_1628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aOMIP1upWFw/Vy-CAx6a47I/AAAAAAAAF-0/NRBu2t9NWUYpZ6Sl-WICb9_1px4fq5--wCPcBGAYYCw/s320/IMG_1628.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SyuD8TFby6M/Vy-B0XBpD6I/AAAAAAAAF-0/YFj5QQCS4kgQfh14SSActdco3j7mrU2hQCPcBGAYYCw/s3264/IMG_1626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SyuD8TFby6M/Vy-B0XBpD6I/AAAAAAAAF-0/YFj5QQCS4kgQfh14SSActdco3j7mrU2hQCPcBGAYYCw/s320/IMG_1626.JPG" /></a></div><br /> Bright, happy, blessings to you all.<p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-8979079841091817692021-02-18T12:47:00.000-05:002021-02-18T12:47:08.223-05:00Antiques Why do We Love Them? Why do I Collect Them??<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uI-rSqUK-8s/T7ke2KPjRUI/AAAAAAAAB5s/6UMGp5IKoaw6PYTLe24__RW0TsI-pvi6gCPcBGAYYCw/s1024/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uI-rSqUK-8s/T7ke2KPjRUI/AAAAAAAAB5s/6UMGp5IKoaw6PYTLe24__RW0TsI-pvi6gCPcBGAYYCw/w640-h480/028.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> I've been thinking about this post for quite a while. Why do we love antiques? I can only answer for myself. Since I was a very small child I have been drawn to history and to antiques. I buy things because of the feeling that I get when I touch them and when I'm near them. It's as if I've always known them like being near an old friend. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1g4zMYPubl0/T7kfE_QXKeI/AAAAAAAAB6M/2i59j2tIIcoxoELU428n-QnEkfMXg6djQCPcBGAYYCw/s1024/032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1g4zMYPubl0/T7kfE_QXKeI/AAAAAAAAB6M/2i59j2tIIcoxoELU428n-QnEkfMXg6djQCPcBGAYYCw/w640-h480/032.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> I just immediately feel acquainted with them. Don't get me wrong; I often see new furniture that is lovely and that I like but it doesn't feel right for me even though it is beautiful. I see amazing blogs with beautiful new furnishings and I especially love the white on white decorating that is always so fresh and bright. I visit and enjoy these blogs and admire how stunning the decorating is and how comfortable everything looks but it just doesn't work for me. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9q8nSv5mt08/YC6e0mNLyeI/AAAAAAAAHR8/2jkXdUeOnLoKU5quKEino4BaCsQnLgP4gCPcBGAsYHg/s1024/IMG_0036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9q8nSv5mt08/YC6e0mNLyeI/AAAAAAAAHR8/2jkXdUeOnLoKU5quKEino4BaCsQnLgP4gCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/IMG_0036.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">My old early rope bed decked out with Grandmother's wedding linens and an old quilt suit me just fine. This was my grandson's bed when he was small, I took him to an auction with me when he was four years old and he loved it as much as I did and he even bid on it and won it. It's right at home here and every time I see it I not only have that memory but the spirits of the memories of many others that have used this bed and cherished it for over 150 years. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6MP8nt2tHaw/Vo67laNCUWI/AAAAAAAAFxA/2oH1HztG2x0oeIHQuvCU53YwS_IWVjJ-QCPcBGAYYCw/s640/blogger-image--1469096031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6MP8nt2tHaw/Vo67laNCUWI/AAAAAAAAFxA/2oH1HztG2x0oeIHQuvCU53YwS_IWVjJ-QCPcBGAYYCw/w400-h300/blogger-image--1469096031.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I use my antiques when ever possible. They feel right in my hand and everyday chores become a sweet pleasure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-guAbGu3ZQe0/XsE2aqi4RAI/AAAAAAAAG6w/4bMYEPLZXmg1B0e8CRdUTx4qucGzWgrdACPcBGAYYCw/s640/Awhite1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-guAbGu3ZQe0/XsE2aqi4RAI/AAAAAAAAG6w/4bMYEPLZXmg1B0e8CRdUTx4qucGzWgrdACPcBGAYYCw/w300-h400/Awhite1.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I decorate them, live with them, and love them. It's just what I do. I'm always happy with them and I never get tired of the style or trend. When they come home they are paid for. They feel like they were waiting for me and they fit into my life just like friends and family. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cme_iEGHxic/W9Xs5as-2eI/AAAAAAAAGYE/JtJWcRA025g7d7RB-R9wytdYXfZKS3mzACPcBGAYYCw/s2048/IMG_3072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cme_iEGHxic/W9Xs5as-2eI/AAAAAAAAGYE/JtJWcRA025g7d7RB-R9wytdYXfZKS3mzACPcBGAYYCw/w300-h400/IMG_3072.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Actually I would say they are friends and family. They all have a life and a story. They existed long before I did and God willing they will continue to tell their stories for many more generations. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tId9JCTGIuk/VeS31B32JpI/AAAAAAAAFTM/DPmZMQKnaV0u3qiWlGLzlGyNFlJFXoecQCPcBGAYYCw/s1024/IMG_0049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tId9JCTGIuk/VeS31B32JpI/AAAAAAAAFTM/DPmZMQKnaV0u3qiWlGLzlGyNFlJFXoecQCPcBGAYYCw/w400-h300/IMG_0049.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Most of us have had a cold even bitter winter this year; we've been shut in by Covid and much has changed. I have been blessed, so many old, old friends have kept me company kept me warm and filled my days with memories and sweetness. I guess that sums it up; just a few reasons why I love antiques.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Bright Blessings Everyone </span></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-61632612464629654722021-02-14T16:35:00.001-05:002021-02-14T16:35:27.560-05:00Happy Valentines Day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uLnxt_ph0Nc/YCmXcY7LnII/AAAAAAAAHRU/9LbsVSeu7Ecv1TJf0Lon2aGp-wASj-Y-wCPcBGAsYHg/s640/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uLnxt_ph0Nc/YCmXcY7LnII/AAAAAAAAHRU/9LbsVSeu7Ecv1TJf0Lon2aGp-wASj-Y-wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-74120021522158236982021-02-11T14:22:00.000-05:002021-02-11T14:22:35.417-05:00For the Love of Antique Ironstone<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAy3fcYlp6I/YCV8crrCNZI/AAAAAAAAHQ4/q9j3g--JE1Q5m8ICDg1Je-DI_KEsFngQwCPcBGAsYHg/s634/white%2Bshelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="634" height="468" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAy3fcYlp6I/YCV8crrCNZI/AAAAAAAAHQ4/q9j3g--JE1Q5m8ICDg1Je-DI_KEsFngQwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h468/white%2Bshelf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p> <span style="font-size: x-large;"> I have collected white ironstone for over 35 years. There's something about the honesty of it that I love so much. It's not fancy but it has it's own elegance. </span><p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GqUXq4NTsm8/V6t8z_jmzhI/AAAAAAAAGFM/CvaNfL-5fGI_JUfeYgTgr6HUxcqO6z0dACPcBGAYYCw/s2048/IMG_1910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GqUXq4NTsm8/V6t8z_jmzhI/AAAAAAAAGFM/CvaNfL-5fGI_JUfeYgTgr6HUxcqO6z0dACPcBGAYYCw/w640-h480/IMG_1910.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Before brother past away about 14 years ago he found this large old handmade wardrobe that someone had made by hand in a shop his friend owned. It had been converted with shelves and he called me to come look at it. We bought it straight home just to display ironstone.</span><p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TzQRghKBpew/V4_YvsC6CpI/AAAAAAAAGCg/Nrx1YhmIx60jSl69CFjJJe2J-BtOGfycQCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/IMG_1812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TzQRghKBpew/V4_YvsC6CpI/AAAAAAAAGCg/Nrx1YhmIx60jSl69CFjJJe2J-BtOGfycQCPcBGAYYCw/w480-h640/IMG_1812.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have bought just about every piece of ironstone I've ever come across. I've changed the arrangement of the cupboard many times and the collection has grown into additional cupboards and tables and mantels. On occasion I will sell a few pieces and I even have a few pieces packed away in boxes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wl4ZkgDpxJs/YCV9-Ev8SLI/AAAAAAAAHRE/4bpSsj_jPbYhPaEVQ8AmcQDSWGWoqvk2gCPcBGAsYHg/s634/white%2Bshelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="634" height="468" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wl4ZkgDpxJs/YCV9-Ev8SLI/AAAAAAAAHRE/4bpSsj_jPbYhPaEVQ8AmcQDSWGWoqvk2gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h468/white%2Bshelf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So in the next two weeks I'm going to go through the ironstone cupboard. Give it the good dusting that it could use and rearrange it for spring. Maybe add some bunnies and add a few pieces I haven't had time to display. There is joy to be found in staying at home.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take care.</span></div></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-18774045567664861652021-02-07T14:54:00.002-05:002021-02-07T14:54:40.644-05:00Introducing Fergus McDuff and Shamus McDoggle<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yB9_eXnZisE/YCBCON5qPqI/AAAAAAAAHQU/ztQbmS5BhEAuWLrj75l6AWwbH5jufO4ZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yB9_eXnZisE/YCBCON5qPqI/AAAAAAAAHQU/ztQbmS5BhEAuWLrj75l6AWwbH5jufO4ZgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3585.JPG" width="400" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have finally figured out how to get new pictures into my blog. So now I would like for you to meet Fergus and Shamus. I adopted these little darlings from the local shelter a few months ago. They had just been dropped off and it is a kill shelter. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fergus has some problems with his vision but they are both senior boys and you would never know he has any problems at all. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4qrKXCVeDWY/YCBDI4Ju5-I/AAAAAAAAHQk/iNjZ9iJZ9gk_xa1YEIFY9Ydik7KPjNJoACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4qrKXCVeDWY/YCBDI4Ju5-I/AAAAAAAAHQk/iNjZ9iJZ9gk_xa1YEIFY9Ydik7KPjNJoACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3596.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Shamus is my little con artist. If there is a problem he tries to blame it on Fergus. I can't tell you how happy and complete they make this house. Snowball and I would be lost without them.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful week we will be back soon.</span></p><p> <br /> </p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-34748190461455962992021-02-04T15:24:00.001-05:002021-02-04T15:24:35.163-05:00January, February, March I'm Waiting for Spring <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EafUjxUAFmc/YBxTZjgBI7I/AAAAAAAAHPY/euDvrfcwIkwf1kbS86kkfplZLPi4Gj3AACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_0022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EafUjxUAFmc/YBxTZjgBI7I/AAAAAAAAHPY/euDvrfcwIkwf1kbS86kkfplZLPi4Gj3AACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_0022.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> This is an old picture of course but we've had such bitter cold wet weather I thought I'd just jump ahead a little to April.</span><p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UsHI-lmxz8k/YBxUPirfFuI/AAAAAAAAHPg/-KwD2CNzqjUPE_X54WolRfo_LmAWaQo9wCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_0024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UsHI-lmxz8k/YBxUPirfFuI/AAAAAAAAHPg/-KwD2CNzqjUPE_X54WolRfo_LmAWaQo9wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_0024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> These are all pictures from past days in my front garden. It will hardly look that way this year. Since my good neighbors " the developers" it seems have diverted water down my way while blowing up and developing the natural ridge along the river most of these beauties have drowned. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nW-5uVzL_Ac/YBxVYzPSikI/AAAAAAAAHPs/7f7qtCFd3c86SJbLQeTaWcjy3Rt6ov8YACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_0019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nW-5uVzL_Ac/YBxVYzPSikI/AAAAAAAAHPs/7f7qtCFd3c86SJbLQeTaWcjy3Rt6ov8YACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/IMG_0019.JPG" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I won't go on about that but I will say that I am back to house house hunting and moving forward to starting over in another area. My bad back has recently convinced me that I have to make some changes and sooner instead of later so much of my time will now be devoted to deciding on the new move.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj2hdTCpVxk/YBxWf9IO4hI/AAAAAAAAHP0/j4IJ9b8XVRI1tS3wLEpo7JmJ8luTRH6JACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj2hdTCpVxk/YBxWf9IO4hI/AAAAAAAAHP0/j4IJ9b8XVRI1tS3wLEpo7JmJ8luTRH6JACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_0002.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've decided that the sooner it is over the better it will be and getting ready a little early may give me a chance to plant some lovely things in the new home this spring. I hope you are all will and please stay safe.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blessings Constance </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QWFM78slqiI/YBxWfxJwfbI/AAAAAAAAHP0/2cpPDZkb8DsbpCIzNXoczQCDZiiudAktgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_0001-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QWFM78slqiI/YBxWfxJwfbI/AAAAAAAAHP0/2cpPDZkb8DsbpCIzNXoczQCDZiiudAktgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_0001-001.JPG" /></a></div><br /></span><p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-67466227068733529732021-01-10T12:38:00.000-05:002021-01-10T12:38:09.515-05:00Finally a Little Bit of Light Ahead<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-OmFB0O1es/X_s4u9p__sI/AAAAAAAAHNw/fMb2iPFgue4U6-SToWwCoV4Z9rbLzsbmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-OmFB0O1es/X_s4u9p__sI/AAAAAAAAHNw/fMb2iPFgue4U6-SToWwCoV4Z9rbLzsbmQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_3503.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The quilt above is one of many that I've collected over the past two years, It's one of my favorites. My computer is running so slow today so it will be a short post but my plans are actually beginning to take shape. A few more weeks and I should have some exciting news to share. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My plans are slowly moving forward, It's been cold and rainy here so I thought I'd share a favorite quilt to remind us all of sweet warmth and comfort that simple things in life can to us. Stay safe and warm and enjoy life.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Blessed be. </span></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-33471244337683682592021-01-03T12:44:00.004-05:002021-01-03T12:44:40.261-05:002021 We Made It ! Happy New Year <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I3sL8SQyRDI/V7779se77eI/AAAAAAAAGGM/Ai9_dFqPTqQn19Z3TGBobilaS0o0bVbKgCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/IMG_1948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I3sL8SQyRDI/V7779se77eI/AAAAAAAAGGM/Ai9_dFqPTqQn19Z3TGBobilaS0o0bVbKgCPcBGAYYCw/w480-h640/IMG_1948.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /> I just want to wish all of my blogger friends a very Happy New year. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hS8f1tjI0J8/X_IAbfQg_4I/AAAAAAAAHNI/6fkiRxvJ5UYCdUHUxkPKgBr0h-bstJtbACPcBGAsYHg/s640/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hS8f1tjI0J8/X_IAbfQg_4I/AAAAAAAAHNI/6fkiRxvJ5UYCdUHUxkPKgBr0h-bstJtbACPcBGAsYHg/s320/024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>2020 has had it's difficulties, but we have survived. I expect that we are all changed in some ways but I am grateful to be alive and looking forward to 2021. So as we move forward toward Valentines Day I am pushing forward. I want to get back to the simple joys of my life and away from the stressful push that has over whelmed me these last few years. I don't expect it will be easy but it will be worth the work. Take care my dear friends and be blessed.<p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-47437102828245060742020-12-27T10:15:00.000-05:002020-12-27T10:15:13.268-05:00Looking Ahead to 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AyCSPSAuCBg/XBKpcf1mifI/AAAAAAAAGas/fb3D8QSGi-kVYpGLe2vlZ7g1DD7D7ODqQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/christmas%2B2011%2B005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AyCSPSAuCBg/XBKpcf1mifI/AAAAAAAAGas/fb3D8QSGi-kVYpGLe2vlZ7g1DD7D7ODqQCPcBGAYYCw/w480-h640/christmas%2B2011%2B005.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /> Hello dear friends. I hope you all had a lovely and warm Christmas. I wanted to drop in and talk about 2020 as we are approaching a New Year, I also want to thank my followers that have stayed with me through so many years, I read your blogs daily and though I often don't have time to comment I do so enjoy every post and look forward to hearing from you. <p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1aK4gC4AWqU/X-idS0n0L7I/AAAAAAAAHMY/y707vWko7lQdQRDegsvww2MaTFmglw0vgCPcBGAsYHg/s3264/IMG_1234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1aK4gC4AWqU/X-idS0n0L7I/AAAAAAAAHMY/y707vWko7lQdQRDegsvww2MaTFmglw0vgCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/IMG_1234.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>As the years have past my love for antiques and primitives has grown. 2020 came in with the loss of two of my precious fur babies and by the end of Feb. I had a major heart attack and by pass surgery iin March. Then there was the lock down..... I have learned to be very grateful for the many blessings that I have. It has been a difficult year for every one and I so blessed and thankful to be here today looking forward to 2021.</p><p>There are some changes coming in January and through this year that I hope will be good ones. Changes that will bring me back to my love for the simpler side of life. I plan to start my own business and finally move from this city to a quieter and safe area. I'll be posting more and keeping you updated.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvu3PK61gsI/VHjQc2EkzCI/AAAAAAAAEgc/bxBcUrWBKq40D1rjjDI0ymbEMnV-GhgAACPcBGAYYCw/s400/1906doll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="324" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvu3PK61gsI/VHjQc2EkzCI/AAAAAAAAEgc/bxBcUrWBKq40D1rjjDI0ymbEMnV-GhgAACPcBGAYYCw/w518-h640/1906doll.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> One bit of news; in Oct. Snowball and I adopted two little senior Pomeranian mix senior boys, I will have pictures coming soon. They had been left at the shelter and our shelter is a kill shelter. I went immediately to adopt them, I knew the second that I saw them that they were a part of our family. The gentlemen at the shelter were so nice to work with and in just a matter of an hour the boys were home. The people that dropped them off didn't even leave their names. So Raleigh and Riley ( shelter names) became Fergus McDuff and Shamus McDougall and they are bundles of love and smiles. </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XR2cxgy6pqc/Vj-SLFAbMiI/AAAAAAAAFjE/89KfI7J8I1YADNMc2Rf96k5rYpWXKv8qgCPcBGAYYCw/s480/blogger-image--1307985073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XR2cxgy6pqc/Vj-SLFAbMiI/AAAAAAAAFjE/89KfI7J8I1YADNMc2Rf96k5rYpWXKv8qgCPcBGAYYCw/w480-h640/blogger-image--1307985073.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I'm wishing you the very best for the coming new year and with deepest hopes that we can all heal, grow and move forward to a bright and blessed New Year.</p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-47309450779081362282020-12-24T13:48:00.001-05:002020-12-24T13:48:21.703-05:00Happy Happy Christmas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHcmDHcs590/X-ThdXL_t5I/AAAAAAAAHL8/bxH7uWzey0826soqP_EiNuks_yTKg16KQCPcBGAsYHg/s1024/IMG_0105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHcmDHcs590/X-ThdXL_t5I/AAAAAAAAHL8/bxH7uWzey0826soqP_EiNuks_yTKg16KQCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/IMG_0105.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Wishing all of my blogger friends a very happy and safe Holiday.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zLvylMVwMJA/XBKoSVFWSHI/AAAAAAAAGas/8pTCo6yQT78DTLLAnBc-TYu9LexmXg79ACPcBGAYYCw/s1024/IMG_0076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zLvylMVwMJA/XBKoSVFWSHI/AAAAAAAAGas/8pTCo6yQT78DTLLAnBc-TYu9LexmXg79ACPcBGAYYCw/s320/IMG_0076.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Blessed be and stay safe as we move forward to a wonderful New Year.</p><p><br /></p><p>Constance</p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-15772665355575998412020-10-25T15:17:00.001-04:002020-10-25T15:17:28.558-04:00Happy Sunday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g07k34wdolg/VhFfcYVYGLI/AAAAAAAAFZw/Xo2TM3k10vM49yiL8LI4KTxIRH2zE1hQQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/IMG_0094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g07k34wdolg/VhFfcYVYGLI/AAAAAAAAFZw/Xo2TM3k10vM49yiL8LI4KTxIRH2zE1hQQCPcBGAYYCw/w640-h480/IMG_0094.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Hello everyone, I hope you are having a great weekend. It's rainy and dismal here and cool but we have had some really lovely days so I can't complain. I'm still not loving blogger but I have to consider that I also don't have the time I should have to get used to it. I have some decisions to make and I'm definitely determined to start making time for the things in life that bring me pleasure. Take care, stay safe and enjoy your week.<p></p><p>Constance </p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-85492586400286021522020-10-11T14:04:00.002-04:002020-10-11T14:04:29.811-04:00Autumn Sweet Autumn<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wtdStmcFqcY/X4NFNEjJRMI/AAAAAAAAHIE/LXmSAjUEwgwt7si08TBsiHFCn4bxRVWfwCPcBGAsYHg/s1024/IMG_0008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wtdStmcFqcY/X4NFNEjJRMI/AAAAAAAAHIE/LXmSAjUEwgwt7si08TBsiHFCn4bxRVWfwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_0008.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Trying to make a post with this new blogger is like a dog trying to catch it's tail. It is so frustrating. 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Time to rethink things, but I am still loving Autumn. </span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CeCjf5mYsYo/WA-hlfJTRQI/AAAAAAAAGJQ/s8Uv5U4dvg8XXvGjxWweNeOHCTbMwws4QCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/IMG_2097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CeCjf5mYsYo/WA-hlfJTRQI/AAAAAAAAGJQ/s8Uv5U4dvg8XXvGjxWweNeOHCTbMwws4QCPcBGAYYCw/w400-h300/IMG_2097.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></div><p></p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-36126012000734819782020-09-13T13:22:00.000-04:002020-09-13T13:22:02.650-04:00Brown Furnature<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPg7asDJv90/X15N51ZSosI/AAAAAAAAHGQ/TKEWxzQDPQ4iD53yEonn-_slngYzKwBTwCPcBGAsYHg/s1024/IMG_0047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPg7asDJv90/X15N51ZSosI/AAAAAAAAHGQ/TKEWxzQDPQ4iD53yEonn-_slngYzKwBTwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_0047.JPG" /></a></div><br /> I know brown furniture is no longer loved by many people but I still love it. This is a picture of my Aunt Estelle's china in my daughters china cabinet a few years ago, I remember when my Uncle took me shopping with him to a jewelry store downtown to buy it for her Christmas present. They both loved flowers and their yard always was blooming with every type of flower imaginable. That was over 60 years ago, We chose this pattern because she loved roses so much. I think the wooden china cabinet shows off the china beautifully.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJOv2Nk3-WI/X15QZUcaprI/AAAAAAAAHGc/cTsEXCER4QUFD2znIUV1LA29CqGTgzDOACPcBGAsYHg/s1024/IMG_0013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJOv2Nk3-WI/X15QZUcaprI/AAAAAAAAHGc/cTsEXCER4QUFD2znIUV1LA29CqGTgzDOACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_0013.JPG" /></a></div><br /> I purchased this antique drop leaf table a few years ago at auction, it was a steal and I can't even tell you how much I love it. It's pegged together and just has a lovely wide board top with a large drop that can be opened on each side when a larger table is need. It's a beautiful primitive piece that is so functional and works perfectly for what I need.<p></p><p>Last year I bought a huge Empire Chest and a red blanket chest and a school masters desk. I haven't been able to get them arranged to photograph due to my health issues but I I'm hoping to be able to get that done soon. I can't move furniture around right now but hopefully that will change soon. I love my primitives and I think my love for old dark pieces will continue. </p><p>. Please stay safe and enjoy the autumn. it's a beautiful time of the year. </p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-10451294017253897812020-08-30T11:12:00.000-04:002020-08-30T11:12:59.964-04:00Just a Hint of Autumn<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-huCv39H8cVc/X0u6oi50qJI/AAAAAAAAHEY/fMMxzSSLFnYnzpWwCn0D9ukNtrYXv9uygCPcBGAsYHg/s1024/033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-huCv39H8cVc/X0u6oi50qJI/AAAAAAAAHEY/fMMxzSSLFnYnzpWwCn0D9ukNtrYXv9uygCPcBGAsYHg/s640/033.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Hello, I hope you have all had a lovely week. It's been a busy two weeks for me. I'm missing the short retirement that I had and starting to feel like my life is on hold. There just aren't enough hours in a day to do the things that I need to do, love to do and work full time. </p><p>This morning there was just a hint of autumn in the the light breeze when Snowball and I went out for a short walk. I can see some of summer starting to fade and it tells me cooler and less humid days will come.</p><p>I've added a few pieces to my slipware collection over the past year. These are pictures are from several years ago. I'm starting to slowly</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s1Ip9_nfF3E/X0vAfgRrtBI/AAAAAAAAHEw/1vvCWo-RG3EZvzVn7gRof3J2PioH2kkNwCPcBGAsYHg/s1024/Pic038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s1Ip9_nfF3E/X0vAfgRrtBI/AAAAAAAAHEw/1vvCWo-RG3EZvzVn7gRof3J2PioH2kkNwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/Pic038.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> work on changing things on my mantle and going through a large number of items that I will be selling. I'm hoping to list a few things on Ebay next weekend just to see what happens. I want to get my yelloware and redware organized and displayed so that I can enjoy my home and antiques as much as I used to. <p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ttr5hykJam4/X0vAwy3G1YI/AAAAAAAAHE4/93AQHNwyJNwE10itYHiQeMDZKVJDCfRqwCPcBGAsYHg/s1024/022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ttr5hykJam4/X0vAwy3G1YI/AAAAAAAAHE4/93AQHNwyJNwE10itYHiQeMDZKVJDCfRqwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/022.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm really not liking this new blogger, I just can't get the right picture's in the right place and half the time it loses part of my post. Anyway I hope you are all well and I promise to practice on this new blogger and hopefully have some new pictures for you soon. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-16319016326269078402020-08-09T15:34:00.000-04:002020-08-09T15:34:12.011-04:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l-eRxHSYCho/V9gagb0F-qI/AAAAAAAAGHI/1KrfLoBl9XIHpS4AihZTkmywX-cSIz7SQCPcBGAYYCw/s767/IMG_0658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="511" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l-eRxHSYCho/V9gagb0F-qI/AAAAAAAAGHI/1KrfLoBl9XIHpS4AihZTkmywX-cSIz7SQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/IMG_0658.JPG" /></a></div> I hope you have all had a fantastic week. Mine was interesting to say the least but it's behind me so best to move on.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HLI2ItO5TIs/V6t6JgCgevI/AAAAAAAAGEs/tCsegvw-tegb3bdz2JL4A8UH7RbYYgsrgCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/IMG_1911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HLI2ItO5TIs/V6t6JgCgevI/AAAAAAAAGEs/tCsegvw-tegb3bdz2JL4A8UH7RbYYgsrgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/IMG_1911.JPG" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zyFgDyOGcDA/V9gavCYkt4I/AAAAAAAAGHI/ovYXWAdJPp42vn5TSC6IGioo6zWvaPOAQCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/IMG_0721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zyFgDyOGcDA/V9gavCYkt4I/AAAAAAAAGHI/ovYXWAdJPp42vn5TSC6IGioo6zWvaPOAQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/IMG_0721.JPG" /></a></div></div><p>I'm really getting in the mood for autumn and yesterday I had a wonderful time </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W_95JWoIitA/VezY6HAdC9I/AAAAAAAAFU4/YiJIHVlEOQUKDrXxgxCucPbpGChWDqeqgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/IMG_0094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W_95JWoIitA/VezY6HAdC9I/AAAAAAAAFU4/YiJIHVlEOQUKDrXxgxCucPbpGChWDqeqgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/IMG_0094.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> doing a little treasure hunting. I haven't had a minute to take pictures but I found some lovely things. Most were at a garage sale for a feline rescue group. I found quite a few antique pieces for my fireplace and I love that the sale was to help the kitties. I also found a wonderful antique yarn winder and an old primitive chair. <p></p><p>I'm not loving bloggers new format, I guess I need to get used to it but time doesn't stand still for me. It's the one thing that I just don't have enough of. I'm starting to think that going back to work fulltime wasn't a good idea. Anyway we will see. Stay safe and be well my friends.</p>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-77512327162691987632020-07-26T11:39:00.000-04:002020-07-26T11:39:22.986-04:00Retirement Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello friends, I'm not sure about where you are but we are experiencing the Hot ! Hot! dog days of summer in full force.<br />
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I'm trying to cool my body and soul with thoughts of Autumn. I'm posting some older pictures as I haven't had time to take new photos this week. Autumn is my favorite season and I am really looking forward to it this year.<br />
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Now a quick update on my retirement, as you know I retired six weeks ago. Thirty days after I retired I received a call asking if I could come back. I was completely caught off guard but I did go back. This past Monday was my first day back and it has been good to be back but I do so miss being at home. I'm trying not to change my lifestyle too much. I can still have my job and enjoy my home projects just at a slower pace.<br />
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Any way I'm starting to pull out my garlands of beautiful autumn leaves, my large stash of dried gourds and faux pumpkins and Indian corn. I have Indian corn that I have kept for ten years! I just add a little more each year, </div>
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So until the real pumpkins start to appear in the pumpkin farms and grocery stores I will day dream into autumn coolness. Please take care dear friends and stay safe. It is such a comfort to me to know you are all here and I look forward to visiting your blogs often. </div>
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Happy Forth of July Every One. Lets all be positive and believe that we can heal our deeply troubled country. Pray that we can keep and protect our country and give thanks for our officers and service men and women that put their lives on the line so we can live in freedom.<br />
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Keep your fur babies close, they can be frightened by fire works. Stay safe and enjoy your weekend.<br />
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Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-75138164002427148502020-06-18T13:30:00.001-04:002020-06-18T13:30:20.312-04:00Rain Rain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've always been an early riser but this morning I actually slept in. It was very nice to wake to see the sun. We have flooding in a lot of areas in the city I'm praying that the water hasn't actually risen enough to damage any homes but many streets and roads are impassable.<br />
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I wanted to share the picture above with you. I found this at an estate sale last autumn. It had been taken out of the frame but all of the parts were there. It took about two hours of cleaning and putting it all back together and I just love it. The frame doesn't show well in the picture but it has lovely beige stripes all around the dark wood. That precious baby is wearing the most beautiful gown and he is just a darling child. <br />
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Yesterday I received a treat that I ordered for myself. I love Jill Peterson's books and who doesn't want to visit the gardens of James Cramer. I adore A Simple Life Magazine and these books were a retirement gift to myself. They are gentle reminders of the things that I love in life that have sat on the back shelf of my life while I worked everyday. Just looking through the pages makes me feel peaceful and hopeful that there is still honesty and goodness left for us all if we just reach for it. <br />
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Lastly I want to share a quilt that I found at another estate sale the same day I bought the picture. The pattern is drunkards path and I love the colors and the hand quilting. It seems like last year was just my year for quilts; I was able to add several to my collection and I will post about them soon. Please take care everyone and be safe and blessed. </div>
Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332202467254069724.post-43755810911155755232020-06-15T15:59:00.002-04:002020-06-15T15:59:41.017-04:00Happy rainy cloudy cool Monday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi, I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday. I can't say that it has been the brightest day here<br />
but it has been a good day if a gloomy one. We have had so much rain this year and today has been downright cold. It's not at all what you would expect for June<br />
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Last Friday was my last day of work!!! I have finally decided to retire and it wasn't an easy decision as I have some wonderful coworkers that seem more like family than friends and I will miss them terribly. They surprised me with these beautiful flowers and it was very hard to say good bye but we will stay in touch and visit from time to time.<br />
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I'm very anxious to get back to my first love which is antiques. I have some beautiful things to post about that I've never shared because working forty hours a week and antiquing on the week end just didn't allow time. I'm also opening my shop again and I will keep you posted on that. I picked up the afgans shown above this weekend, I don't usually buy afghans but these were so lovely and summery I just couldn't pass them by. <br />
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I really love the one above with the beautiful raised flowers. In the old house I had the upstairs landing that was my own private little retreat. It was a nice size landing with a connecting hallway. At the top of the landing there were two floor to ceiling windows, I had two shaker rocking chairs in front of those widows and I loved to sit there and look out at the little town below. The view was amazing and on a chilly day I would keep an afghan near by for my lap. I really miss that house and that space. I loved sharing it; with my friends, family and the kitties and always the ghost lady that always smelled of lavender and would often join us in our retreat, especially when it was just me and my grandson; all though she visited when we had company too, I guess she loved the view as much as we did and I like to think she is still there and still welcome to visit. We are expecting rain for the next three days but I have lots of inside chores to do and I'm looking forward to getting those finished and getting my shop opened. I hope you all have a very pleasant week and I will see you soon.<br />
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Hello everyone it's been a while and I have missed blogging so much but it's been a rather uncomfortable beginning for 2020. I'm now trying to get used to the in and outs of a new computer which is proving to be more outs than in's for me presently. However; that seems to be quite minor compared to the virus situation that we are having. I hope that everyone is safe and that things will be back to normal for us all soon.<br />
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The last week of Feb. I had a heart attack, I was rushed to the hospital where I had triple by pass surgery. I am doing well and I've even gone back to work in the office part time. I will post more about the surgery later. To be honest I don't like to think too much about it. I an just too happy for friends. family, fur babies, good doctors and nurses and to be home. Take care everyone, I am so glad to be blogging again and to be enjoying all of your wonderful blog posts. I will say I am missing the week end treasure hunting trips I am very grateful that there will be future trips to look forward to. I did find some wonderful things last fall that I never had a chance to post so I'll be sharing some pictures for you soon. Please stay safe and be patient we will get through this. <br />
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