Waiting to exhale...

 Sometimes it seems like I'm always waiting to do something, and while I'm waiting the present gets lost in the looking forward . I have to learn to stop and enjoy the present because once it's gone there is no getting it back. 



My little bear buddy wants to wish you all a very happy and safe fourth of July.

 Today I enjoyed the time I spent with two friends...I was teaching them to paint floor clothes...they were excellent students, because I really didn't have to do much teaching.

Some serious painting going on here.

It was a beautiful day inside and out...I had a great time and I think the other girls did too. Suzie, my little dog, ended up with yellow paint on her back side, I guess we will have to give her a trim.





It has been a while sense I posted on my blog because I have been busy with the new business, and it has been fun and profitable, thank you, Lord. also,my grand daughter has been in the hospital and she was one sick little girl...she is home now and under the excellent care of her Mom & Dad and I'm sure she will continue to improve. Gotta say, I love that little girl. God has been bombarded with prayers on her behalf and He has answered in the most remarkable ways...we are truly thankful to Him for his watch care over her.



Well, that's all for this time...

So, from my porch to yours...

Have a blessed week.

Oh, say can you see?

Today is "flag Day" and I like to take the opportunity to fly yet another flag. I love our flag and what she stands for. just a few pictures of the display at the end of our yard. Actually, just one picture. sense they all looked the same.  In the winter this is where all the snow sets that gets plowed off the road, can't hardly get any grass to grow so I'm looking for some ground cover that will  thrive on neglect.

I've got a few pictures of some of the new stock that went into the booth this week...I'm doing a lot better this time of being able to actually sell the stuff I buy, the first time I tried this I really didn't care if I sold the stuff or not,  and Tim caught on to that really fast.

 I really love this ladder, it is about 3 1/2 foot tall, just the right size to use in doors or out in the garden, I tried it both ways just to see what I liked best. Both were winners and I still put it in the shop.

                                                               SO CUTE!!!

I also added a small utility table with a granite top...what a cutie this one is...off to the shop she went. See, I'm serious about this , this time.

There are more purveyors of all things old in "THE BACKROOM  118" and I seem to be able find something to drag home with me, but so far I'm dragging more to the shop than I am to the home, and that is a good thing, I think.

 I will try to restrain from buying too many things but I'm not making any promises. But I will promise to show you pictures of a few of  the treasures that I have acquired. What can I say, I just love this stuff.



That's all for now...So

From my porch to yours...

Have a blessed week...

Floor cloths, foot stools and banners, Oh my!!!

They say that Spring is a time of new beginnings, well here I am in the ,so called, golden years when your supposed to set back and relax...well I tried that, not so much fun. So , a new beginning  is my choice. Saturday, June first will be the opening day of  KayDee  Collectibles, my friend and I have finally come to the realization that it is now or never. Our little booth of goodies is located up town Grayling behind the beautiful store known as JDAP, they carry a plethora  of  items from antiques to tuxedos . It's a beautiful walk through the store to the "Back Room 118 Mini Mall", hope to see you there. 

 Just a few pictures of the type of "stuff" that we will be putting in our booth at the "Back Room  118 Antiques & Uniques" mini mall.

Well that's all for now, gotta get up town to the shop, I love saying that. Lets see if I'm still saying that a year from now.



So, from my porch to yours...

Have a blessed week...

Floor cloths...We've got you covered.

I finally got around to making the summer floor cloth for my front hall. First I had to find the canvas that was long enough and wide enough for the area. So, off to Hobby Lobby, with my 40 per cent discount coupon in hand. They had exactly what I needed, it was priced at $89.00 and with the discount it came to $50.00. I shared with a friend so my rugs cost $25.00

 

I had an old hollow core door and that is what i used to secure my canvas to. I stapled the canvas to the door, after cutting it to size, I  made mine with a three inch hem. After  canvas was secure paint the background in the color of your choice, I chose mustard, cause it is close to the cabinet that i just finished paint.

First coat of paint! 

Waiting for paint to dry!!!!!  

Second coat of paint.....more waiting for paint to dry...this time took a little longer.  

 Choose your design and start painting, this is fun and really relaxing, I think.

The design is painted and dry, now comes the polyurethane, three coats, so more waiting...

Time goes by and all is dry, now flip cloth over and begin to glue the hem.

I used E6000, but liquid nails would work also.

Put some weights on the hem, I covered the hem area with freezer paper so that the rug would not be stuck to the weights, not a good thing.

 Finally done, actually took 3 days from start to finish, but i feel that it was worth every minute.

These sell for hundreds of dollars so making your own is certainly worthwhile, don't you think?




Well, that's all for this time...


So, from my porch to your's...


Have a blessed week...

Paint..It's a good thing.

   

 

I've had this old wardrobe for quite a few years and have moved it around quite a few times, I even moved it outside last year and tried to sell it. Obviously it didn't sell so I moved it back inside. I had this Epiphany... why not paint it and prim it up a bit. So, here goes.

  

   

   

 There were a few changes that had to be made before I started to paint, I had Tim remove the two doors on the top left and replace them with the shutter, which happened to be the exact length but not wide enough so he dded two pieces of wood to make it the correct width. The first coat of paint is on the front...it is a funky shade of yellow, but not to worry, that color will not be there for long.

 Hum, now that looks more like something that fits into my style but still needs a little more tweaking, Tim's going to fix that drawer that wants to sit funny. Easy fix.

 Side view, looking pretty good, I think.

 Oh yeah, this is good, I found some old door fixtures and painted them and Tim again worked his magic, He's soooooo good at that.

                                                                            TA DA!!

Close up of the door fixtures that we came up with, what do you think?   



Well, that's all for now...

So, from my porch to yours,

Have a blessed week.

Bits and Pieces

 First of all I want to say, not a day goes by that my thoughts don't go to the families and victims of the horrible bombing that has taken place in Boston. I then say a prayer for all those who were affected by the bomb. May God be glorified and may they be drawn to Him, for through Him comes the ultimate healing. I pray that those hurting may find comfort in His loving arms. 


Just a few pictures to share with you today, this is the writing  lap desk that Tim made from a picture we saw in a magazine. It is a duplicate of the type that was commonly used during the colonial days. I painted and distressed it and I just love it.

Side view of the lap desk, I lined it with fabric, using liquid starch as the glue, this is such an easy way to line a box or to cover those boxes you find in the craft stores. Sorry, I didn't take pictures of the interior.

 Just a few shots of the rearranging that I'm doing, cause I can't get outside and putter in the garden.

 I love stacks of quilts, no matter where they are and they are all over my house...well maybe not so much in the kitchen, but there are  few there too.

 The pie safe in the living room got a little update...if the weather doesn't warm up soon I will rearrange the whole house.

 The big old copper rooster moved to the front hall...the sign behind him says "Summer"...wishful thinking on my part.

 The "Give Thanks" sign hangs on the freezer door...I still love my paneled fridge . The sign reminds me to be thankful every  day for all the blessings that God has blessed us with.

 
That's all for this time...

So, from my porch to yours...

Have a blessed week.

We're having a party...A sissy party...

When I was younger and lived downstate, close to my Mom and Dad, I would call my Mom to see if she wanted to go someplace with me and if she was gone to a baby shower or bridal shower or even a women's luncheon at church Dad would always say "Your Mom's not home, she has gone to a sissy party." Well, Mom and Dad have since gone home to be with the Lord, but whenever we sisters get together we always refer to it as a Sissy party.

 This is the table where the "grown-up" gals ate..It didn't look like this for long.

These two pictures are of my sisters' china closet, she has a ton of dishes.

           Beautiful, just beautiful !!!

 The kids ate here, mac and cheese and hot dogs...Yum!!

Just a few pics of her beautiful home.

Well,we had a great time and great food...we really do need to do that more often.
What a blessing it is to have Christian fellowship with your family. God is so good.

Well, that's all for this time...

Have a blessed week...

From my porch to yours...