Thursday, December 20, 2012

Cupcake Sampler

Each December, a group of my antiquing friends and I gather at one of our homes for a time of fellowship, great food and gift exchange.

I wanted to share this most unique dessert made to replicate an antique sampler.


It was presented on a wonderfully aged breadboard covered with vintage linen.


The cupcakes were pumpkin with cream cheese icing.  The adorable letters, numbers and 'x' stitches were pie dough.  They were so yummy!

Is this not the cutest?
Such talent and imagination....I love it.

Blessings,
Susie

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

White Fall with a Touch of Color


I'm excited to join Becky at Timewashed for the first

My Fall living room








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Blessings,
Susie

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Best Estate Sale Find Ever (in the garbage!)


I love garage and estate sales, but it's been so hot here in Florida this summer, that I really haven't had a lot of interest.  I was heading out Friday afternoon to do a few errands, when I saw an 'Estate Sale' sign just up the street.  Now, I usually feel like the only good stuff goes first thing in an estate sale, but I went with my intuition and headed there.  No cars, no lines of people, and no evidence that there was a thing to uncover.

Nothing in the house, but I had a ball in the garage!  Neat old hoes, pics, a rake, old push broom, wooden handled screwdrivers, old rulers, old paint brushes, water can, galvanized bucket, neat old jar, nice wood bread board,  vintage clothes pins, wood box, whisk broom, a crock and an electric drill.......all for $31!

Saturday morning, Michael and I were heading out to the Fair in Mt. Dora, and we decided to stop by again to ask about an old work bench in the garage.  They weren't selling it, but I picked up a couple of old books and another paint brush...$8.  As we were leaving, I noticed what looked like a fabric roll covered in plastic in a large garbage pile.  I quickly checked it out, much to Michael's dismay, and proceeded to take it with me.  He just had to ask if was okay to take it.....yes, help yourself.

Hallelujah, there were two rolls of vintage artist canvas, one primed....great, I've been wanting to paint a floor cloth.  So, the third roll.........beautiful vintage, 100% linen artist cloth!  I'm a happy girl!

So, the moral of the story is.......don't ever overlook a good trash pile!





Free is Good
I think I'll have fun this week with my new stuff!

Friday, May 25, 2012

Living With White - Edited....

As I was looking at my previous post featuring my 'white' living room, I noticed that the pictures were dull and yellowy.  I realized the reason was that all my curtains and shutters were closed.  The windows face west, and we have to keep the blinds and shutters closed to avoid extremely hot sun.  It's hard enough to keep the house cool in our 90 degree weather.

So, this morning I opened the curtains, blinds and shutters and took more pictures.....
Much better!  
 
Before:
 
After:
Big difference, huh?  Sometimes it takes me a while to 'get it'!



I love having all curtains open....this is a nice, bright living room!



This is an antique folk art wall basket which I have added vines, a hornet's nest and feather.


Well, I'm always learning.  Maybe I should start hinting for a fancier camera for my birthday in October....and a few photography classes?

Have a wonderful weekend!

Blessings,
Susie

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Living With White

My goal today was to get my living and dining rooms picture ready!
Accomplished....(well, don't look to close).
I've made quite a few changes since I last posted my living room, and I think things will stay this way for a while...well at least until I bring out the summer shells, and I'm likin' some blues lately too.
 
 
 










Here's Bekah on the lookout!


Linkin Up to Faded Charm for White Wednesday.

Blessings,
Susie

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

White Galvanized Garden

~Rainy day pictures of my latest garden project~

White flowers in vintage galvanized containers
The flowers on the right are white sunflowers that I am growing from seed...can't wait til they bloom.
They are being contained by my old metal cart!

Rosemary, parsley and oregano


I love these little white zinnias!

This is very old, heavy iron bulb planter....
Looks like a cross to me!

Heading over to Faded Charm to link up to White Wednesday
Also joining Fishtail Cottage for the Cottage Garden Party

I find myself singing the song from the latest Lowe's commercial,  Have you heard it?
Here's the Link for the commercial...

Got a fresh new start
It's a brand new day
And I got lot's of love to give away
It don't matter if it's raining
Nothing can phase me
I make my own sunshine



Thursday, May 10, 2012

Gone Fishin'


Sunday, April 15, 2012

Nature Behind Glass


I was just messing around in my studio today to get some stuff ready to take to the antique shop where I rent a small shelf.  I seldom start with a plan as.....I seem to do my best work when I'm spontaneous.
 
 
I've had this glass display case for a while with no inspiration and even tried to 'rust' the metal (it didn't work).  I actually now like the juxtaposition of the natural, rustic elements and the glass and metal.


"Nest" woven from Black Eyed Susan vine, assorted mosses, quail eggs, hornet's nests, tallow berries, a vintage clay pot, feathers and a few branches.....nature's bounty!


I'll be taking it to the shop tomorrow...

Thanks for stopping by, and I would love to hear from you.

Blessings,
Susie

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Sometimes Inspiration Takes A While

Found this at the thrift store......my husband thought I had lost my mind.  
Just had to wait for a vision.... 


6 months later:


Contents:
Vintage galvanized basin
Potted amaryllis bulb and violas
Stack of vintage greenhouse pots

Oh, I love it, but....
I sold it!
Oh well.....next

Blessings,
Susie

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Simple White Easter

 Happy Easter
My decor is simple this year...


"Behold the Lamb of God"
John 1:29








Wishing all a wonderful Easter, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.

Linking up with:
 Faded Charm for White Wednesday....
Vintage Inspiration Friday with Debra from Common Ground

Blessings,
Susie

E Is For Easter

Neat Vintage Picture Card


Blessings, 
Susie

Monday, April 2, 2012

A New Puppy In The House

Her name is Rebecca.  We'll call her 'Becca'!
We adopted her yesterday for our 'forever' dog.
She's 9 weeks old and most likely a combination of lab and boxer...a real sweetie.

Oophs....this post was just literally interrupted.....she pooped.  Oh well, here we go!

Introducing....Becca



She's a little shy..


Have a wonderful week...
I'll be catching up on my dog training skills.

Oh, and yes....she slept in our bed last night!

Blessings,
Susie