I've Got A Friend and A 100th POST GIVEAWAY

Lovely Louise from The Pink Front Gate gave me this award. This is one of the sweetest I've ever received. Thank you Louise. I love what it says "I've got a friend in you."

I would like to give this award to those of you in my Wonderful Places to Visit and all the wonderful readers who take the time to leave me comments and let me know that I'm a friend.

Thank you all for your blessed friendship.

GOODIES!

I'm having a de-stash giveaway for my 100th post. I can't believe I've reached 100 posts already! Please leave a comment on this post and I will be announcing the winner next Monday the 7th!

The goodies include:

1.Vintage ephemera
2.Birds
3.A bag of mother of pearl buttons
4.A bouquet of paper flowers
5.A millinery pack of goodies

The Fairy Queen of Scots

I love this artful blogging community! There are so many wonderful artists and I find myself inspired to create. I find that inspiration in many places. One place this weekend had me dreaming in Scotch Tartan. The Fairy Queen of Scots whispered in my ear, "Create a shoe fit for me."

I hope she loves it!

What I've Been Up To...

Hi Everyone!

I'm hoping you've all had a wonderful week. I've been busy being Cobbler to the Queen, working on special order shoes. So, if you've emailed me recently about a shoe... I'll be getting back to you in the next two weeks. Thank you all for the response to my artwork! I will be listing shoes in my shoppe along with some tags and a few other special items. So stay tuned.

Here are two of my latest creations.

Enjoy your weekend!

Spring Wishes

I wanted to wish you all a beautiful spring week.

I will be taking a small break and will be back soon.

Nancy

We're off to the Easter Parade

With your help, I've made a decision! I tallied all the votes and here are the results.

The first hat received 6 votes
The third hat received 7 votes
The fourth hat received 4 votes

And the winner with 8 votes... drum roll pllleeaasseeee..... The white confection with roses!

Bill's vote was pretty close too. To see his choices visit here.

The first hat received 4 votes
The fourth hat received 3 votes
The Mickey hat received 0 votes

And the winner with 6 votes... drum roll pllleeaasseeee..... The dapper gray with accessories!

Thank you all!!

Thank you Miss Sandy for hosting this wonderful event. It has been lovely.

I want to wish you all a safe and beautiful Easter.

A POST WITHIN A POST

I was tagged by Heidi of Needle Necessities for a new MEME game ~ to write a six word memoir about myself. When I was first tagged I wasn't sure what I would compose for this. It seemed difficult and than I visited Betzie at Time Enough. I was moved by Betzie's post tremendously. And then the six word memoir came.

Love, Transforming, Powerful, Making Me Whole

I have learned so much in my life by letting myself not be afraid to love. To love unconditionally and be loved unconditionally is how we are transformed. This is how our Savior loved us. He loved us completely and gave Himself for us that we might know Freedom and His Fellowship.

Amazing Love!

I'm supposed to tag 5 more people, but I'm never comfortable doing that. Please feel free to participate if you would like to.

I'm going to be taking a blogging break for a few days. I wish you all a beautiful week.

Nancy

Welcome to the Easter Parade

Hello all and a very happy first day of spring to you. Miss Sandy at Quill cottage is hosting an Easter Parade today and you're all invited to visit and join in the fun. Thank you Miss Sandy!

I have been having the hardest time deciding which bonnet to wear to this wonderful event. So Marie Antoinette (or Marie for short) has agreed to model some of my Easter Bonnet choices.

Here's Marie

Here's Marie modeling a little pink netted beauty with pearls.

This is a lovely little hat covered with roses and it has such a sweet brim.

This one is a a wowzer!

Or maybe this little cutie?

Now if you would please vote for your favorite and help me decide which would be best to wear to the Easter Parade, I would be ever so grateful!

See you all at Quill Cottage

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Today is St Patrick’s Day. It would have been my father-in-law’s 75th birthday. My father-in-law was 100% Irish and born on St. Patrick’s Day! He was proud to be Irish and loved a good story, like many of his countrymen.

The family will be getting together to celebrate the day.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, here are some studies in green.

Enjoy!

The simple beauty of this fern frond is captivating

Inside a flower

A vintage green rhinestone purse frame

Pretty antique jade beads

Green velvet ribbon with brooch

A miniature birds nest

Elegance

I love elegant things. When I decorate, I use feminine touches. The simpler and prettier, the more I like it. My eyes seek out curved lines, gentle colors, and age worn items.

Some fun finds

A pink vintage pin and Marie Antoinette brooch




These pink little doll shoes with silver tone buckles are so sweet

When I was first married, I was advised that I should just buy cheap items that I could afford, and one day I would be able to upgrade. I’m glad I didn’t take that advice. I would rather have an empty space than fill my home with stuff I’d eventually throw away. I’ve taken my time and only bought what I love. Living in empty rooms isn’t so bad . . . and it gives you an opportunity to explore your creativity.

This French mirror is the perfect plateau for the doll shoes or the pin below.

Enjoy your weekend!

Lessons

When I was young, my mother taught me the love of fine things. She was the Queen of tag sales, flea markets, etc. During one of our outings, she purchased a table with a small drawer. The owner sold it to my mom for a song. When my mom opened the drawer, she found the most amazing hand painted portrait brooch of a lady from the 18th century. The brooch was exquisite. My mother tried to return the pin to the seller, who said, “No, it was in the table, and you bought it. It’s yours now.” This is the kind of thing that happened when I was with my mom. She had amazing luck and a discerning eye for bargains. She often saw trends ahead of time for things that eventually became popular.

My mother is older now and we are separated by many miles. We try to see each other every year and I’m hoping to see her soon. The treasures below are some of the things she has gifted to me.

This is a beautiful pearl collar that belonged to my mother when she was a young lady. I love this and the fact that she wore it often.


A dress form she gifted to me when I moved away from our home town.






This is a Victorian antique barrette that she thought would look beautiful in my hair. She gave this to me when I got married.