Pink Saturday

It is a pleasure to be able to participate in Pink Saturday with Beverly at http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog. Some of you may not know it, but her Pink Saturday will be featured in the May,June,July issue of Art Blogger.






Have you ever seen a climbing lily? Today, you are going to see one.

This adorable little girl's name is Lily. As you can see she loves to climb on everything. Here she is on the kitchen cabinet eating peanut butter.

She has a play kitchen. When her brother found her, she had climbed into the sink. He had to call someone to help get her down.

Last but not least, her mother found her in the cloths dryer. So glad she did not know how to close the door.

SHE IS ALSO VERY GOOD AT CLIMBING INTO YOUR HEART.

If you have not been by Olivia's blog, you are missing out. She is a small town lady that is content with her blessings. I enjoy going to flea markets. She has two booths. I would love to be able to visit them. You can visit her at http://shabbychictreasures.blogspot.com. I am happy to add her to my list of blogging friends.

REMEMBER, for those of you that missed my Wednesday. April 28 post, I am doing my first giveaway. Just scroll down and leave a comment. May 2nd last day to enter if you are interested.

Sky Watch Friday

For any new bloggers out there, this is a worldwide Sky Watch show. It is made possible by some great people. You are invited to join us for this wonderful day.



REMINDER

I had a giveaway on my Wednesday, April 28th post, if you are interested. All you need do is leave a comment on that day. Thank you. Just scroll down.

Vintage Thingies Thursday

My Vintage Thursday feature with Coloradolady and her friends is some of my crochet pieces.




This beautiful piece is not vintage. I just received this last week from a very thoughtful, kind blogging friend. She is none other than Charlotte at http://yardsalesandcrochet.blogspot.com. Her choice of colors and pattern are perfect for me. I was so surprised and pleased. Thank you again Charlotte. If you have not visited her blog, you are missing something special. Take time out and say hello.


I have no idea how old these are. I just recently acquired them from the estate of my late husband's sister (84). She had them displayed for years. They mixed sugar and water for their starch. In case some of you wish to try it, this is the recipe:

SUGAR STARCH

Old fashioned starch used for lacy crochet doilies.
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Mix water ans sugar in small pan. Stir over low heat until clear and not sugary. Let cool. Wet the doily. Roll in a towel to remove excess moisture and dip into the mixture. Squeeze out excess starch, then shape doily. Do not need to iron when using this starch. Just smooth out and shape while wet on a clear flat surface.

Years ago, this style furniture was very popular. Most of it was a blond finish rather than dark like this example.

This is a three piece vanity dresser set. They were made to be used on this style dresser.

Anytime I see crochet pieces, I want it. Bear in mind, I do not crochet, but love what others do. In the future, I will have some of my vintage embroidery work.

REMINDER

If you missed it, I am having my first giveaway on Wednesday, April 28th post. If you are interested, just leave a comment there. You will find it by just scrolling down.

Anniversary Giveaway

C E L E B R A T I N G

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AT MEME's CORNER

Thoughts From MEME's Corner has been in the blogging family one year today. Time does fly when you are having fun. I have truly had fun for the past year. What a joy it has been. Coloradolady exposed me to a world I never knew existed. I did not even know what a blog was still she set it up and told me to get with it. The year has had its challenges, with a lot of ups and downs, but I survived. In fact, I had my doubts if I would ever get one blog published. As of this day, I have published 251. Miracles do happen, For the first time in my life, used a digital camera. Now I am addicted to it. By mistake, just this past week, I learned how to video with it.

Where else could I have made so many friends and seen so much around the world except at Bloggerville. I thank all of you for your kindness and help in this endeavor. All your support and visits meant a lot to me. I truly enjoy your comments. They make my day. I can never express my appreciation that so many of you choose to follower my blog. I am so grateful.

GIVEAWAY

In a small way to show my appreciation, I having my first giveaway in honor of this special day. This a metal birdhouse, trimmed in grapevines. It has two chain links on the top for hanging. This is the front.

A side view.

This beautiful yellow rose bloomed today in my yard just for my special occasion. This old yellow rose of Texas is planning on blogging right along.


All you need to do in order to be in the drawing for this giveaway is leave a comment on this post. You will have today through May 2nd to enter for the giveaway. Monday May 3,the computer will conduct the drawing. On Tuesday May 4th, the winner will be announced on a post for that day.

Blue Monday

Streaking across the sky on my way to join Smiling Sally for another great Blue Monday.




Since it is baseball season, why not have a blue baseball birdhouse.


Just a reminder to be sure and stop by my blog on Wednesday, April 28th. It will feature something I have never done before on the blog.

Pink Saturday

I am glad to be back for another great Pink Saturday with Beverly and her pink ladies. Please find time to visit her at http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog.







This beautiful pink butterfly picture was taken off of the calendar I am using this year.
Some of the pretty blooms that nature so kindly provides us.

My visit to a new friend this week is none other than Mumsey at "Raw Thoughts and Feelings". She is a young lady that will provide you with interesting thoughts,views and pictures. Please drop by and say hello at http://www.rawthoughtsandfeelings.com.

Each of you have a special invitation to join me next Wednesday, April 28th. Please drop by for this special edition on my blog.

Sky Watch Friday

Join me and many, many others from around the world for another great Sky Watch Friday feature.



All my Sky Watch friends are invited to stop by my place next Wednesday, April 28th.

Vintage Thingies Thursday

This to be an odd and end day for Vintage Thingies Thursday. However, if you join Coloradolady and her many, many friends you will see some greater sights.








These two little Pyrex refrigerator bowls go a long way back. They are either from the 40s or 50s time frame. I was fortunate enough to get them from my mother-in-laws estate.

This little button speaks for itself.

As for this button, I have no idea what it represents or why I have it. I am assuming it had something to do with a drilling company. Odd how we have some things.

Outdoor Wednesday

Since there has been an improvement in the weather, lets all go for an Outdoor Wednesday trip. Susan at httip://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com would love to have you join us.




My outdoor feature today is showing some of the city. This is the main court house downtown.

The clock on top of that building.


I will not have an Outdoor Wednesday on April 28th. There will be a special edition blog for that day. Be sure to drop by for my 4-28 post.

Vintage Thingies Thursday

I will be out of town (4-15 through 4-20)when you are reading this. I regret not being here to acknowledge your comments. Just know they are appreciated.


This is a little snap open, two part coin purse. All my dad's life he carried this type coin purse. He never wanted a nice billfold. He went through several during his lifetime. This is the last one he was using when he passed away in 1987 at the age of 81. Back in those day, he had little money, so this worked fine for him.



Put your money on Coloradolady if you want to have a good time and see some of the best Vintage Thingies ever.





This is an old cane bottom chair. Except in this case, they used vintage men ties to cover the seat. What will they think of next!

ATTENTION:

Be sure to mark you calendars for a special edition blog at my place on Wednesday, April 28th. You do not want to miss it!

Outdoor Wednesday

To really enjoy the warmer weather go to Outdoor Wednesday and visit Susan. She and all her outdoor friends will enjoy having you. They can be joined at http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com.







I will not be blogging from April 15 through April 20. I am going out of town. See you in a week.