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Monday, June 29, 2009
California Sunset
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Friday, June 26, 2009
A quick trip to New Mexico
I know its cheesy to stand there but smile anyway!
Mom, why are we standing next to an iron deer?
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This is my daughter and son-inlaw. He totally supports her paper habit! The Queen got her goodies out so we could play. Even Caleb was enjoying the cuddlebug!
We ate and talked and laughed the whole time. And I made a new BFF, Annmarie who lives across the street with her amazingly cute kids & hubby. And a huge thanks to Teersa another fab neighbor that helped us with the "crazy box". Oh my if you ever leave meds behind that have to be refrigerated let me tell ya it helps to have a neighbor that just happens to be a pharmacist. Ciara left hers and was hours away before we realised it. Teersa saved the day! Oh what a lovely time. Dont worry New Mexico I'll be back!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
I was tagged...
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1. I am a chocoholic. Make it dark please. I make no apologies for hiding it from my family in my sewing room.
2. I love junk. Not just any junky old thing, but whatever seems to tickle my fancy at the moment which may be completely unpredictable.
3. I really love to lay in bed in comfy pajamas with a big mug of coffee and read(especially when its cold out).
4. I can eat more popcorn than anyone I know!
5. I'm a terrible cook but I can make a mean french toast!
6. I like all kinds of music except country because it makes me cry even if he gets his girl back!
Yes those silly things really do make me happy! Ok now to tag 6 lovelies......Dawn from 4:53am, Lori from myfaeriewindow, Jena of notsoshabby, Sandi of waysidetreasures, Taryn of LoveTaryn and Koleen of anniepeevy. Thanks for playing! I can't wait to hear more about you!
Redraw for apron winner
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Hello All,
Due to an oversight I have redrawn a new winner for the Summer Apron Giveaway. I am so sorry that Forever Vintage could not be the lucky recipient due to the contest being open to the U.S. only and sweet Caroline realised that and tried to remove her name but I didn't make the connection since I know her as Forever Vintage. You are all such great new friends I wish I could give each of you an apron. My husband pulled a new name and drew Gisele Chapman who entered at mylife@pansycottagegarden.com. There were 59 entries from comments and 6 through email. Thank you everyone who played. I am already thinking about the fall & holiday giveaways. Christmas will be a darling poinsettia apron and possibly a tea cozie. I'm not sure what I'll do for fall. I will keep all of you posted. Have a blessed week.
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Redraw
Friday, June 19, 2009
Summer Apron Winner
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The Ride of a Lifetime!
Thailand or Bust!!
This is Ciara & Caleb in Thailand. They were just there for a week visiting some missionaries from New Tribes Mission. NTM focuses on bringing the gospel to tribal people all over the world. Can you believe that elephant? They fed him sugarcane along the trip which lasted over an hour. They crossed a river and went down some very steep hills and were a little concerned they might fall off! It is very hot and humid there but the food is really good. They had a wonderful time and fell in love with the Thai people. They plan to move there in 1-1/2 years. Wow, guess I'll be needing a passport!
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Ride of a Lifetime
Friday, June 12, 2009
A new blog on the block
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I love this sign, it hangs above "Creations" in Fullerton, CA.
This is my disclaimer....I love Creations. It is owned by the Vasques family and they are the nicest, sweetest people. You should also know I sell my aprons and table linens there. Several of my best friends also sell their treasures there. Having said that you now know that I am completely biased....don't blame me just love me anyway!
The following pictures were taken by the creations staff....
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out and about
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sugar Plum part2
We just got done setting up at the Sugar Plum Festival....whew. I'm pooped. We were given a different size space than our usual setup so it took a bit of doing to get everything to fit nicely. Here's Susie's flower cart all decked out. Isn't the old doll with the flag cute?
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This is just a little sampling of what we have. Come for a visit, you won't be dissapointed!
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sugar plum #2
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Sugar Plum
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Is this the cutest Uncle Sam ever? Camilla, the owner of the show has the best props. She brings something different for every season.
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This is a family friendly event...lots of great handmade items, food, gifts, decorations, you name it! Admission is free but the fairgrounds do charge for parking. The show is very busy and gets quite crowded so strollers are not allowed in the building but children are welcome!
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My husband made this potting table, yeah he's kinda handy so I keep him around!
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Monday, June 8, 2009
It's a small World
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I shared with you my fabulous finds from the flea market last week. Well imagine Sandi's surprise to see a picture of the very sign she made in Michigan showing up at a flea market in California. What are the chances of that? Well it just goes to show you what a small world blogland is! Visit Sandi at Wayside Treasures and find her fab blog and yummy things for sale at her etsy shop!
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Friday, June 5, 2009
Cottage Giveaway
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I know I posted this last month and all of you have been patiently waiting. Sorry to drag it out, I'm a newbie and have had sooo much going on I needed to give a distant date. Actually I just wanted to see you all waiting with baited breath:) JK! I adore all of you and have such a blast getting to know you.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Food for Thought
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My husband and I used to say to each other,"are you living to work or are you working to live?" What are YOU passionate about? Here is an entry from my journal from oh gosh years ago. I can't remember where I saw this to give proper credit, but I did'nt come up with it.
"The road to happiness lies in 2 simple principles: find what it is that interests you and that you can do well, and when you find it, put your soul into it-every bit of energy, ambition and natural ability that you have!" I encourage you to get a journal and just start pouring out all those ideas that are swimming around in your head & heart. Writing it down helps bring clarity. Then go to your best friends & family and get their support for your new venture. You will need it. Every new venture has ups & downs. But most of all, "Believe in yourself". I have "believe in yourself you can make a difference" and "follow your dreams, anything is possible" on my hang tags and in my catalog. I want to encourage everyone that sees my products to think about that.
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