tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52592284575718749822024-03-19T04:56:11.540-07:00Sweet Old VintageSweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.comBlogger1223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-48629038852774116892013-05-26T05:15:00.001-07:002013-05-26T05:15:27.147-07:00Time Needed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" /></a> I have been away from my blog for quite a few weeks now...Much has taken place.... I have been ill for a couple weeks...I was taken to ER and was in hospital for 3 days in Defiance and spots were found on lungs... I was sent home and was so ill went to Toledo Medical ..After extensive testing A drainage bag was placed in my side and to date 17 liters of fluid removed from my body of which made me feel so much relief...I will continue to have this in my side and a port as I will be starting my first chemo treatment this Tuesday morning...Without treatment I was given 6 months... so we will try the treatment...My journey to come will be entered into with hope...I hope to return to blogging but for some time my battle with this terrible disease will be fought....Sending you all love and best wishes... and enjoy the moments... I I tent on doing just that...Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-4404213432947299152013-04-20T13:00:00.001-07:002013-04-20T13:00:24.236-07:00Eventful and Emotional Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>With such a eventful and emotional filled week here in the United States, I felt the need to try and add some romantic touches to my home.... I had these lovely silk roses... some of them the double rolled centers, purchased when being in the floral business, got them out of storage and hand tied them in a large clear glass canning jar... added a tag and some crinkle ribbons.... Although we are into spring it was a very rainy and cold and windy week here in NW Ohio... Along with the emotions felt by all in the states due to very large tragic events in Boston and in a small Texas town, thoughts enter in " what is happening to our United States."<br />
Knowing full well we are not the only countries suffering loss, makes ones heart break for mankind... I am hoping for nicer weather to fill ones desires to get out into the outdoor spaces I love so much and feel the gentle breezes blow and sunshine that energizes ones body... I know it will come... it is the virtue of patience that once again arises... Sending best wishes for blessing to enter our lives....Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-76990223371121213522013-04-09T12:45:00.002-07:002013-04-09T12:45:35.017-07:00Everyday Offers Possibilities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>This morning was spent in the back room in my little corner finishing a card for my neighbor across the road and making a couple batches of our favorite shortbread... Knowing well if Tom sniffed the shortbread when he arrived home from golfing and I didn't have samples for him he would be disappointed.. My neighbor Connie lost her mother to a battle with cancer and the funeral was yesterday in Indiana... The card and a plate of shortbread was for her and her family... Yesterday I also completed a card for Tom's youngest grandson Lance who will add another year on Saturday... <br />
Before I realize it days have passed and I haven't shared or posted on my blog... I find myself on my mini Ipad more and more and I do not post on it... I have found much more time being dedicated to Facebook and Pinterest than in the past.. Not traveling much at all this winter I also found I couldn't find words for writing... Hopefully when the weather and the sun appears to be more stable so will thoughts and inspiration... I have so many possibilities of projects I would like to do if I can arrange to complete some with the spending of funds and work with things I may have or can thrift at a market or sale... I am struggling a bit " getting the look" I would like to display more... I have some Victorian, shabby, cottage, French, and Vintage and cannot go purchase further so I just will remain with the mixture of bits and pieces... I must say most of it does work together cause most are in the same color.... <br />
I can create somethings also... My puppy likes to go to the back room I have created a corner to craft and spend time creating in... Not completed as I need more clever and vintage looking storage.... Just a work in progress... The puppy gets placed on a lease because he cannot behave himself... He knows how to open the storage containers with his nose and takes his nose and trows all the pillows off the bed and runs like a race horse when he has ribbons and lace and lets say anything thing that can fit in his mouth.... Maybe when he gets past the puppy stage we can spent more peaceful time back there... For right now he is outside as Tom is placing the border stone around the front area that we are making all stone and Lucky thinks he is playing with him... I have to smile for the little break as the puppy helps me all day long... Chasing the sweeper... chasing the broom... grabbing my mail from my hand and opening it... peers up as I am in the kitchen for anything that may make its way to the ground... Get the idea...He has so become a part of our life however and lets say he is a "LUCKY" dog... Well , the afternoon has gotten away from me and it is time to think about getting supper... I made apple salad earlier and will have ham slices... mashed potatoes and corn... Hot bread on the griddle... That should make the tummy happy... ps.. feel free to grab the great graphics for altered art if you wish.... I love the writing...Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-69264436833921656022013-04-08T10:58:00.000-07:002013-04-08T10:58:27.366-07:00Monday Afternoon Musings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>With Easter gathering behind us and placed away in our memory pages... we had another dinner and visit with Toms Sisters and Aunt who are ND nuns that came for a visit this past Wednesday... My thoughts this week were hopes to begin working in outdoor spaces but Mother Nature has other ideas... Today is gloomy and some rains and winds traveling through our area... Tom and I have decided that anything we do to our outdoor spaces are going to be very easy maintenance... He is going to change up my front garden area as you enter in our home and place it all to stone and rocks so I do not have all the weeding to do... This will look fine and match up with the since we have around our home now... My idea now is once placed in outdoor area it needs no care as it is getting harder to keep it up and when it comes to this point it is much better to keep it clean... I have pinned several clever ideas and will try to create some with existing objects or a very budget friendly manner... Tom did hang my wind chimes he purchased for me last year in our back area by the pool and it was a expensive purchase, but well worth it as I myself and all that enjoyed our pool area relaxed to the beautiful tones the chimes rang out... so lovely... <br />
I must admit I have placed most of my focus on well being and happiness, with the appreciation of a little bit of loveliness... Just a desire to let little pieces of all touch my heart and enjoy... <br />
I have a love affair with many things... Being a small detail person I may overlook a large object and seek out a very small piece of glam... I seem to be able to spy the smallest piece of loveliness... <br />
I have been working on my buttons and carding them with description and approximate value on the back of the cards... Also carding many pieces of my lovely old jewelry as you can see in the pics... The one picture is a trio beautiful rhinestone fur clip and brooch combo, rather unusual... These are getting harder to find and have become somewhat pricey... I know where another one is and I want to try and go and purchase it or get it laid back next week... The other is just a very old brooch... I have the buttons in a very tall and lovely jar and secured them unto a gift paper roll to display.. The other buttons I have done are placed in the curio case as of now... I have a lovely collection of depression clear glass buttons and the old rhinestones of which are my favorites... On the jar I have shown a picture of a lovely old piece of jewelry that has been made to embellish bottles that I purchased on Etsy... Again just a example of all the little pretties that speak to me... <br />
Hope to see many of your lovely outdoor spaces and to share mine when I am able to get them completed.... I know it will be about the second week in May cause it usually ends up that way about every year and then we open the pool and make ready for use by Memorial Day... Sending blessings and best wishes.... Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-53719080824086636652013-03-26T13:29:00.000-07:002013-03-26T13:31:06.186-07:00The Easter Season Has Arrived<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tomorrow we will be off to Defiance to purchase our groceries for our family gathering Sunday... My list is long as it seems you need many special ingredients... We will be baking 2 old fashion hams however... very traditional.. <br />
This afternoon I just finished putting together some little packages if BUNNY COTTON TAILS for my soon to be set up candy bar on my server in the dining area... I plan on making little packages of BUNNY POOP consisting of colored mini marshmallows also.... I have made ready many old games... clothes in drop into mason jar for candy....I drew a big bunny to pin the cottontail on for Olivia... and this yer we will have a egg toss instead of a egg hunt... These ideas can be found on my Pinterest under Easter... The labels were originally from <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/">www.theidearoom.net</a><br />
Just wanted to post a short post as I am now off to make supper and start by frying pork chops for adding BBQ sauce and a apple salad... mashed potatoes and corn...<br />
Hopefully I will get another post in for Easter but if not my wishes for all are to enjoy a day filled with love and happiness....<br />
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>A old jar of buttons from shirts, blouses, ect. may hold little or no value to a collector... The majority of buttons of collectors have some special qualities.. The clear depression glass buttons I have just carded I wouldn't use for crafting unless it was for someone very special or for a display project for my own use... I have a couple gallon jars of ordinary buttons I use for creating and altered art... Many collecting look for buttons that were manufactured differently up to 200 years ago or so... with different techniques... Clothing buttons were made from hand-cut glass, { of which I love... along with rhinestone and mother of pearl} some of molded clay, and hand decorated porcelain among some of the materials.<br />
VALUE ? In general, clothing buttons prices can range from a few cents to a few hundred dollars each,, Only rare examples in excellent condition bring high dollar values.. These buttons are very hard to come by these days...<br />
Many times buying a piece of antique or vintage clothing in poor condition at auction may not be a bad proposition if it contains a number of buttons and the piece can be scrapped and salvaged...<br />
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PS.. the carded buttons in my pictures are just a few hours I have already spent finding and printing and cutting the images to place the cards on... { I also have a shared just a few of the cards I printed... More can be found on my Pinterest under altered art board} I have many more to card and also I have been placing description and approx. value on card back... This will help me and my poor daughter that will have to love to collect or rid of her mother's passions... I plan on displaying these lovely collections in a shabby white antique sewing machine drawer... Just another effort to place some new objects to enjoy in my home with what is already available to me in my home.... <br />
I am interested in possibly purchasing more of the clear depression glass buttons if you would like to rid of or know if some one who would... Will share more as I slowly work on this little passion... I have rhinestone buttons to work on also and many little tiny ones and also pink buttons... I also have been busy trying to get my creating space in the back guest room which has now become a space for me to create... I also have more personal projects and have started a brown bag scrappy book for my favorite little athlete at Tinora High School that will be a gift to him... It also is a work in progress... Have much to keep me busy till the sounds and smells of spring arrive as it comes much closer....Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-102846252325251722013-03-05T11:05:00.000-08:002013-03-05T11:05:19.267-08:00Thoughts Of Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Thoughts of spring have entered my thoughts as we await warnings of a large snow storm to enter our area this afternoon and over night into tomorrow... The winds have picked up in the last couple hours.... <br />
I realize I haven't posted for a couple weeks again and have been working on a few projects around the house... As I am posting Tom is in our basement recreation room making ready for new carpeting to be installed in the morning... It will be a welcoming improvement as the carpet he tore out was very old...I also spent a couple days removing all my stash and altered art supplies from this area and have relocated into the back unused guest bedroom... This will be where I will be creating from now on...It is not a studio as I would love to have but a tiny corning of the bedroom ... and I will be happy for the small warm space to spend time in... I have several projects started and I need to take special moments and just enjoy the time creating... <br />
As soon as I finish this post I must remove the evergreen wreath and antique ice skates from the front door entrance even though we are expecting snow... it needs to go... <br />
Most of my winter decorations have been placed in storage and I have been pulling out some of my Easter belongings for reuse... I have a few draw backs now with decorating since our little rescue puppy has come to live with us... I find he is a "thief" and often grabs things ... and we are constantly yelling "drop it"... Cannot leave remotes or computer mouse laying around as these are crowned jewels to him and he is ready to heist....<br />
I have shared a couple pictures of a few Easter objects I will be using... I am working on my dining area table and not quite done with it but have snapped a couple pics so you can get the idea... The large cabbage leaves I had purchased at Chicago Gift Mart several years ago for displays in the gift and floral area of the shoppe... I had purchased several for my own use here and they are fun to work with.. I will place a couple book page shreds under the bunnies on the plate and a couple other embellishments... I have several little sugared mini carrots I haven't found yet to place by the bunnies and on the eater tree that sets on the server... I have to make ready the server to hold different Easter candies.... The little fancy butter dome I found at the Ft. Defiance Antique shop was widowed from it original plate and I purchased it for a couple bucks as I thought it was very pretty and I had a little pressed glass dish I thought would work here.... <br />
The fireplace mantel I removed the Valentines antique boxes and replaced with antique and vintage mirrors... I do have very small mini lights to turn on worked through the greens for evening and special occasions... <br />
This past couple weeks I believe I spent way too much time in the house... The picture above is just one of the treats I made for us... It is home-made shortbread and it was wonderful... but only one of the treats as I realized I had made a scratch lemon pie... Carmel corn... home-made sugar donuts for breakfast one morning... Home-made large loaf of banana nut bread... and creme puffs... I haven't made anything as far as baked goods the past couple days when I realized Tom and I was the ones consuming all this stuff... yikes...Tonight we are having New York Strip Steaks.. baked potato and a salad and some carrots... Tomorrow I am going to make a kettle of potato soup and I will bake some cookies as we are out.. Imagine that... <br />
I did have another 3 month check up a week ago in Toledo at the Dana Cancer Center and they said after my examine that all looks normal at this time period... I am always so glad when the 3 month check ups are over but I have many more 3 month check up to look forward to in the future... even though I know I am very blessed it is a but nerving.... <br />
Sending love and best wishes to all my blogger friends and hopefully I can get myself back into a better posting order... I am so looking forward to spring with hopes that I will be able to enjoy the pool and yard time this summer that I felt was really short due to the finding of cancer and not being able to swim for 3 months of the summer... especially when we had just replaced the existing in ground pool with a new one and was looking forward to using it... Tom and many friends and family did enjoy it however.... I see some snowflakes as I peer from the window... think I best put those thoughts of spring on hold for a couple days... <br />
Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-20516210936956652412013-02-16T10:08:00.001-08:002013-02-16T10:08:07.327-08:00Catching Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>It seems it has been awhile since I posted last.. The winter months seem harder to find inspiration .... as we are now seeing bear grown and fields after a couple weeks of beautiful puffs of white gently making theirr way to the ground... Now it is just a chill in the air as you travel to the outside... <br />
It has been a quiet last couple days with Valentines once again past and those decorations back in storage... A couple little touches of winter to come down and thoughts of spring will be next... I placed a small amount of Easter tucks but will continue to change vignettes... I did change the fireplace mantle to assorted mirrors for a couple months... I have been spending a large amount of time pinning on Pinerest and let the blogging slide a bit... <br />
As I patiently await the days of spring to arrive I face another 3 month examine this coming Thursday so I will be traveling to Toledo to see the surgeon that performed surgery on the cancer... I find the days leading up to the visit to be a bit nerve racking but also realize what will be will be.... I find Easter to be hard to decorate in my home ... course I can always find room for a sweet little bunny... I placed a bunny on a cake stand in the living room and of course our puppy barks at it... I love the shades of the tans and browns and the soft blue-green for Easter colors to use in my home with just a touch of pink... <br />
When thinking of the rearranging we first and always keep in mind the function you need in your home on a daily basis... A woman living alone can always have more treasures somewhat in the way but when a man is in the home this doesn't work as well... Like somethings we love our partners may not enjoy working around it... Tom is pretty easy for me but my home is not as girly as it was when I lived alone... Keeping this in mind... when I place my treasures, there really should be a home for everything so not to get the messy look... The things I love to accent with is old books and aged book pages, tea dyed old linens and crinkled old ribbons and tags, and glam and lace with touches of grain sacks... Although they are total opposites... I love them and they work well in my style which I know well is not for everybody... I just am simple and cozy in the country ..... <br />
Did find some touches of French on Pinterest I will attempt to achieve with some of my own belongings.... Since my pockets are not jingling with coins... and I will not be purchasing new treasures ... I will be thankful I have much to work with already... I have to watch the vignettes are not to close to puppy's reach as we are raising a little thief... and are constantly running around the house in chase and yelling " drop it"... <br />
Many of our friends are in Florida now but Tom and I aren't minding the winter and have attended almost all the girls and guys basketball games for the season... Tonight will be the guys last home game before tournaments.... <br />
For you I haven't left a comment for a bit I will be catching up and wishing you all are well, safe, and keeping warm for those in winters way....Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-9055128959779134692013-01-31T11:15:00.000-08:002013-01-31T11:15:15.770-08:00Mirror,Mirror<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>In my home I have a small collection of antique and vintage mirrors I plan on placing in a vignette on my mantle in another week... changing out the early 1900's candy box collection for Valentines decorating that is now displayed ... I believe I have the right amount of mirrors to achieve the look I desire without taking hanging mirrors down... My mirrors I plan on working with now are laying and house vignettes of glam and antique and vintage perfume bottles... <br />
I love the use of mirrors for their reflection of twinkling lights and adding of the feel of space... Many supersitions throughout many years make mirrors just a bit intriguing ...I found a few of these old superstitions to be a bit scary...and will share just a few of them with you...<br />
*Of course we to this day all know the most common that the breaking of a mirror is suppose to mean bad luck for years to come... This superstition goes way back to the ancient Roman days and believed the only way to overcome this is to bury the broken mirror pieces very deep in the ground...<br />
* If a mirror in the house falls from the wall and breaks it means someone is going to die...<br />
* It is considered bad luck to see your face in a mirror by candlelight...as you may see the spirit of a loved person who has passed...<br />
* If you want to know what your future husband lloks like, you sit in fron of a mirror and eat a apple.. After that you start to brush your hair, and a image of your future husband will appear behind your shoulder in the mirrors reflection...<br />
Several others that I researched all seem to be connected with death and spirits... making it seem mirrors to be a scare tactic as thier orgin.. People many times attribute the supernatural links to things they do not understand and mirrors are believed to be a reflection of the truth...<br />
I still love my mirrors but will be making real sure they are secured on strong stands and no candlelight in front of them... just maybe some twinkling Christmas white lights...<br />
The pic of the mirror gathering on the mantle is the look I am desiring and I believe this may be from Rene <a href="http://missgracieshouse.blogspot.com/">http://missgracieshouse.blogspot.com</a> but am not completley sure of that... I know she has some other mantle vignettes that I totally love also... The other pic is of a venetian mirror and I think they are so lovely... I do have a standing smaller one I am hoping to work in with my other collection.. Then, next I would like to try a collection of old frames after that.... Will share when I redo my mantle soon... until then all I can say is Baby it's cold and blustry outside and counting my blessings to be in warm cozy home today..... <br />
Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-28865085281251251242013-01-28T11:30:00.000-08:002013-01-28T11:35:30.747-08:00Passion For Antique Purses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span id="goog_1533885329"></span><span id="goog_1533885330"></span><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>One of my passions is collecting antique purses.... I try to allow myself at least one purse a year if the cost is over 100.00.. I find the beaded and mesh purses to be my favorites with their handmade works of elaborate and delicate work... Most of my purses are displayed in different areas on my walls except I enjoy placing a few of my finest in glass cloches changing up displays from time to time... My purses are hanging from little white drawer knobs similar to the first pic...Collecting involves searching for many specialities over 100 years or so... Many love collecting vintage of which is before the 1950's.. I also have a few of these in my collections... Not all my purses of course are museum quality but I love them equally as they to me show strength and endurance of surviving from the past years... and do not have to be in pristine condition.. <br />
The first picture and second picture I pinned this morning from Pinterest and of course the last picture is of one of the walls in my little home in the country...<br />
Yesterday this little home in the country was filled with family as I hosted a 5th birthday party for my granddaughter Olivia...Pic on Facebook... As the day progressed into the evening hours so the weather thickened and snow and freezing drizzle arrived and throughout the nighttime hours... This morning all rural area schools were cancelled but the temps have gotten warmer with drizzling rain now.. I have taken it somewhat easy today as I did tire yesterday, so only mopping kitchen floor.. and a couple loads of laundry completed and supper will be placed on stove top shortly... Tom wanted smoked sausage... sauerkraut and mashed potatoes with another veggie so that's what it will be... Have some leftover cake from yesterday for dessert... Looking forward to lazy boy and TV viewing this evening.... <br />
Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-10997450848519970662013-01-21T10:19:00.001-08:002013-01-21T10:19:39.064-08:00Pinning Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Winter is firm here in N.W. Ohio, as we have very, very, cold temps with forecast for even colder the next several days... with winds adding a chill that makes you aware you need to count your blessings for a warm and cozy shelter... <br />
The last couple days I have been sorting through my stashes of papers and objects saved for altered art cards, journals, tags, and decorating inspiration.. Need I say... what a mess it becomes when you save anything and everything you think may be a object you can use for inspiration at no cost... I have so yearned for a studio the past years but it is not going to happen here but I am thinking of making a small area maybe my own... which will be fine as I have learned many years ago we don't always get it, just cause we want it... I do think I can make a nice little small area, however, in the rec room... <br />
I have started PINNING and have found it a ideal substitute for magazines of which have become too expensive for me to purchase on a weekly or monthly basis... <br />
Today I have shared a idea I pinned that was originally pinned by Karian Weijers of a cart made from crates... I want to do this in the area I am thinking of creating... Will make a trip to the antique store as soon as the temps warm up some again to search for crates... <br />
Would love to know others that are PINNING as I love searching for inspiration to add to my boards.. <br />
For today I am sending warm wishes to all my friends up North to stay safe and warm... We are blessed however we are not getting amounts of snow with the cold and winds blasts.... On days like this it seems to be a bit endless when everything is in a frozen state, unless we can find interest in cooking and baking {not good since it is Tom and I eating it} or pinning or creating... <br />
Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-48006477198772933842013-01-17T11:13:00.000-08:002013-01-17T11:13:42.859-08:00A Sweet Little Handmade Card and Gift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a> My granddaughter Olivia has a birthday coming soon and I have been working on some small gifts for her.. When I was small and even through my teens I loved paper dolls and designing clothing for them... I created a Shirley Temple doll and a card and holder from a brown paper sack, embellished the little dresses very simply with small buttons and ribbons ect...I mounted the doll onto cardboard to make it study for a little one to play with. This site <a href="http://www.allmydolls.com/index.html">www.allmydolls.com/index.html</a> has a sweet little doll and clothing you can download and also other little puzzles and precious little things for little ones.. <br />
Shirley Temple seemed to be every ones sweetheart in the thirties and through the years till today... On this site you can learn about Shirley and her accomplishments as a child, teen, and a adult... Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-60662625783706856972013-01-10T08:53:00.000-08:002013-01-10T08:53:44.437-08:00Just A Ordinary Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Another mild day... Home-made kettle of chili on the stove stop simmering for lunch along with a home-made old fashion scratch butterscotch pie fresh from the oven.. <br />
Will be making the house more tidy this afternoon while I was hoping to do some crafting and creating I don't believe I am going to get everything done to do this... Have 2 loads of laundry going also... Just an ordinary day of my life in my little home in the country, but I am enjoying the moments as they come.. I find much contentment in my senior years of retirement as you have learned the wisdom for the love of life and the people who are in it.. I can find the smallest of things to be magical and simply gorgeous, such as the piece of luscious piece of pie and bowl of home-made chili that will be enjoyed in a bit... realizing every minute that not everyone will partake of a meal today... Tom is bowling and will be home shortly and his nose will be wiggling like a bunny when he hits the kitchen area... he will have lunch and will be leaving to make a trip to Toledo to try to help out his brother... He really enjoys all the home-made food and goodies... <br />
What is it that makes home so special to me... the warmth of it's walls that draws me in and keeps me safe and warm and is a place where ones you love gather and enjoy time together... We have a very peaceful home.. free of any drama...{ well except our puppy "Lucky" adds a bit once in awhile...}<br />
As the month of romance draws near why not add some touches to your home and inspire others to have soft feelings and moments of enjoyment to one's busy days... It is always a wonderful place to be where the coffeepot is on and a home-made treat is available to grace the loveliness of everyday living...<br />
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Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-31700201621579833622013-01-09T12:51:00.002-08:002013-01-09T12:51:27.499-08:00Your Hearts Desire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>The heart box design is from Juliet Mascarenhas ......<br />
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A beautiful mild day here in N.W. Ohio... The snow we accumulated over the holiday season has pretty well melted away and should completely disappear in the next day or two according to he weathers forecast..<br />
After taking "Lucky" , our rescue puppy, to the vet to finish up his shots this morning and returning him home .... Tom and I returned to town and purchased just a few needed groceries and shopped just a bit to find some really good buys at 70 percent off... Great on the pocketbook....<br />
This afternoon I went to the rec room and worked on creating a couple more little paper shoes and a couple little heart containers... I wanted to share the pattern with you that I found on Pinterest and share it with you... You may right click and then enlarge to the size you would like you would like your heart box to be.. I made several different sizes and of course use cardstock or any heavy scrapbook paper you wish.... you may also find it inspiring to embellish any way you wish...I have always enjoyed working with paper .... now so very many lovely papers are available ... The sentiment Valentines Day brings is perfect to enhance on paper... I love, love, love, the very old Victorian Valentines and the beauty and time that was spent creating them with the lovely doily's and fancy embossing... With them comes the beauty of ones mind in lovely hand-written words... believing this to be my inspiration for the love of sitting for hours at a time creating lovely papers for others...Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-3061908468098118782013-01-07T13:19:00.001-08:002013-01-07T13:19:08.220-08:00Finding Contentment At Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Winter has settled in.. I feel as if I slow down much more I may go into a coma... I am already starting to yearn for the days of spring with more light and longer days.. After the holidays the house seems quiet from the sounds of family laughter... Have not to give in to the daily thoughts of baking and having the aroma fill the house as it is just Tom and I that would be doing the consuming and indulging... During these days of winter I must stay persistent and try many different creations and things to keep my mind occupied and filled with happy thoughts and contentment... I really enjoy all my home time and relaxing and maybe that is the reason I do not have desires or feel the need for vacations.. and just enjoy nesting ... Now that my home is void of Christmas I hope to place some times for sale on my Etsy shop soon... would love to reap some rewards from some creations and maybe parting with a few found objects... With another New Year it is time to live and banish fear, doubt, and worry, have faith, and love and laughter and enjoy the act of living.. With not vacationing much I feel it becomes important to change the home up frequently and I do not mean going out and purchasing new.. just moving and maybe creating new vignettes, showcasing ones personal style throughout the home.. The arrival of New Year brings on day dreams of making our life's to be filled with contentment.. I need not wish to live anywhere else so no need to pack me up and send me away... I most of the time find myself enjoying the ambiance of days gone by and its lovely gatherings of the past.. but at the same time find myself totally enjoying the modern tech of my Ipad and laptop and the hours spent blogging, and searching for answers and inspiration and for now I will bathe in the charms of the comfort of home... and wait for the sweet days of spring to once again arrive and enjoy all along the way... <br />
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*Picture above is a wooden hand painted distressed cottage sign that hangs in my bedroom surrounded by other vintage objects... 2 Mother of Pearl buttons are gllued to the wall below the sign.. Blogger would not let me download any pictures today to share with you... Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-30478588296779526812013-01-03T06:32:00.001-08:002013-01-03T06:32:55.034-08:00New Year Musings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>As we welcomed another Year we have hopes and desires that we can live our life and watch it blossom as we enjoy the moments.. to assure this we must maintain a good outlook toward life and living it.. What it will require to live the life I love is having trust in beliefs and yet not taking everything too seriously.<br />
I have found it to be a simple truth, that some poverty and some great imagination causes the best to surface in ones self.. I don't really mind a great deal of tarnish in my life if I can add the sparkle of crystals...<br />
As I have almost completed the task of once again storing objects of Christmas I have the thoughts of some change while fully knowing it will have to come from creating with objects to be found in my home.. The last few days I have been combining creating several little paper shoes and heart containers to add some Valentines decorating... Today I have shared with you a few of the shoes that I will hang from a small white feather tree I left out for decorating for Valentines... I will also be leaving out another really small tree in my entrance and add a couple paper hearts I will create hopefully later on today... Small changes have been made to my fireplace mantle... as I removed my icicle lights and packages wrapped in the Jeanne d Ark French paper and left the antique candy boxes I love so much... and a string of mini twinkling lights that was a gift from Tom's daughter Trish... and off course a lovely spray of crystals I purchased at 50 percent off at a floral shoppe a couple days ago.. I am a little detail person and add little objects that surround me and help me to relax as I love living with things I love, but I also know this doesn't work for everybody...<br />
I am not into reproductions as much as I love the older with all it's little imperfections and appreciate the creative adornment of vintage jewelry, especially rhinestones, with the sparkle I mentioned earlier in my post... Decorating is always a work in progress if you have the desire for change, and look forward to the adorning, embellish, and beautifying and you always must know that the very same terms work wonderfully for truly enhancing our everyday living of life...<br />
I am off to take my little clock faces off the small tree in the entrance and add some Valentines to that vignette until I decorate for spring... A load of laundry again today and a few objects of Christmas yet to be packed as I work at a slow pace, just enjoying the time spent... later this evening will be off to the Tinora guys basketball game... I hope the New Year holds many special moments for us all and as always we have the wisdom to take full advantage of them...Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-27635169246628020512012-12-26T09:56:00.002-08:002012-12-26T09:56:59.877-08:00After Thoughts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Snow storm here in on our little acres in the countryside of NW Ohio... The Christmas gifts have been opened and families have returned to their own homes with wonderful thoughts lingering this day.. A few wrinkles ironed out... Home-made kettle of beef and noodle soup simmering on the stove top for enjoyment soon... made from left over beef from the party.. Snow starting to make fields and trees feel it's chill as it collects as it is sifting through the winds..Tom and I leisurely enjoyed a couple cups of coffee as we sat by the fireplace and chatted.. in our jammies...<br />
I have thoughts if letting my Christmas decorations remain until after New Years Day.. then start the process of carefully packing for another years storage.. This morning I was looking on Pinterest for patterns and inspiration for some Valentines decorations to create to replace the ornaments of Christmas as they disappear.. As winter intensifies I seem to become aware the days sometimes become endless... and everything becomes more frozen ... and we search out toasty spots... Today the sweetness of spring seems along way off... and the tendency to burn candles that bring a calmness and lovely flickering as they burn and spread the wonderful scent.. The nesting instinct has definitely started... as I peer from my large picture window to have a vision of a complete windy whiteout.. Hope you also are at peace and enjoying your day...Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-5281847874453503632012-12-24T07:34:00.001-08:002012-12-24T07:34:38.456-08:00Peace and Joy Wished for All<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Just a short post to wish all a Merry Christmas filled with peaceful moments and filled with much joy... We have had 2 lovely gatherings to date... Saturday night with Toms family 65 were in attendance... and yesterday Tom's children and grandchildren and their mother, husband and great grandfather ... it was a very nice time and today we have mass... home for a movie in the evening and tomorrow we have Christmas day with my children their dad and some of his family... it has been a season of enjoyment and thanksgiving.... so appreciated.....Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-36820577394386255132012-12-20T08:52:00.000-08:002012-12-20T08:52:56.164-08:00Enjoying The Moments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Good morning from a very rainy day here in NW Ohio... I wanted to post a short note this morning stating I did remove a post I wrote yesterday ... not that I feel any differently but have decided to try to limit my personal thoughts as much as possible on further posts.... My battle with cancer this summer and fall certainly have left me with thankfulness for the gift of life however.... <br />
The above pics were taken from pinterest and I think they are so sweet all in pink... Hope our days this week are peaceful and filled with joy..... Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-31270952462415897502012-12-16T09:47:00.000-08:002012-12-16T09:47:23.189-08:00Searching For Understanding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Although I do not wish to post negative on my blog and be swallowed up with sadness and create it for others as I continue to search for understanding as the joy of the birth at Christmas has been deeply saddened with the loss of beautiful small children and dedicated people... Surely darkens the holiday season as we must continue our journey and experience a peace and happiness with our loved ones, while in our hearts we well know there will be many families that will not feel any of this peace... I know not if one will ever heal from this happening.. Seems it takes a tragic event to make us really look at another with a sincere heart.. Last night Tom and I took one of the grandsons and his friend to the Tinora guys basketball game and I watched their every move although they were plenty old enough to care for themselves, I just felt the strong need to protect... Many little beautiful children were running up and down the stands and you wanted them to be safe... and feel loved.. We must however climb above this event that has happened in Connecticut and live a "quality" life of respect and kindness.<br />
I sincerely have been enjoying the weeks of making ready for the holiday... Have not allowed myself to get stressed over decorating or over spending on gifts... Love the sparkle of Christmas ... This coming Saturday is the Moser Christmas gathering of about 70.. I have a few things to accomplish yet but all is under control... <br />
It seems my battle with cancer this summer and fall has made me realize even more there are just many things we cannot control... Actually has brought a larger amount of calmness to my thoughts and reactions to events. and made me more aware to the simple but thoroughly wonderful offerings if we take advantage of them.. Tomorrow for lunch I have been invited to a friends , Kay's, home for a Christmas lunch and gathering with other ladies... I always enjoy the company and lovely decorating... <br />
Today I just wanted to share some words and thoughts as many times just writing ones feelings down is a release for me.... I am off to enjoy my simple day and check on pecan pie in oven and prepare T-bone steak... baked potato... salad.. peas.. and of course the pie for supper enjoyment... followed up with a 2012 Christmas movie on the Hallmark channel at 8... surrounded with the warmth of my surroundings of holiday decorations and twinkling lights...Yes... I am very blessed and extremely Thankful.....Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-33394527613198461022012-12-10T11:33:00.000-08:002012-12-10T11:33:05.195-08:00When You Wish Upon A Star.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">When you wish upon a star.... Makes no difference who you are... Anything your heart desires... will come to you.... </span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong> <em>Do you believe that making a wish upon a star your wish will come true? Do you know it in your heart? I so remember hearing and singing this song in my childhood and caught myself thinking and humming it as I was folding stars from aged book pages... The lovely tune written for Walt Disney's 1040's adaption of "PINOCCHIO"... Many artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Neil Diamond, Julie Andrews, just to name a few have added their versions over the years... </em></strong></span><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Today I wish I had a magical wand to make my family and friends wishes all come true but more realistically I will say a prayer for... Comfort on a difficult day, Smiles to appear when sadness intrudes, Rainbows to follow the clouds, and Sunsets to warm the hearts... </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em>PS.. I love making jars filled with snow and glitter... I have folded around 60 stars from old book pages thus far to scatter around on the tables for the Moser Christmas and to be placed in between the centerpieces... Nearly all the decoration for my home as well as for the gathering have been created by re-purpose in some way, mainly using aged book pages... </em></strong>Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-46063677596213394902012-12-06T11:06:00.000-08:002012-12-06T11:09:47.433-08:00A Peaceful Journey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>A very pleasant evening was spent in my home last night enjoying cards, conversation, and refreshments of this holiday season. Treats not normally kept on a everyday basis were enjoyed..<br />
Now the time has come for me to concentrate on finalizing purchasing for the Moser Family Gathering of approximately 70... <br />
After posting I am going to try thr Origami Star that a lovely post and illustrations was viewed on <a href="http://lillablanka.blogspot.com/">http://lillablanka.blogspot.com</a> beautiful pics and full directions and can be translated to English with translator... I had viewed this a couple years ago and didn't follow through with it ... but I have old books and song book pages in the craft supplies just waiting to be created into something ... Will post some pics if I am successful later..<br />
Tonight we are off to Defiance college to watch a guy man that played for Tinora High School play a game at college level... and stop at Frickers and partake of some chicken... before the game.<br />
Many of our friends will be preparing to leave for long stays in Florida, in fact the two couple that were here last evening will be also... Tom and I have decided once again this year to stay behind and enjoy the comforts of home that we pay the utilities and maintenance on... We find we are very content attending the high school sporting events and leaving early and maybe having a small sandwich out when we attend games held out of town.. Tom and I feel we can have our golf membership and trail fees and buy all our chemicals for our in ground pool all summer and into the fall for what we would spend on vacation and it seems to work for the lifestyle we enjoy in the summer and fall months.. I may be a bit of a handful as I am a home body and feel very blessed to have and sleep and have a warm shelter each and every day and night... These of course are just my feelings and are not what everyone desires. I am just so very content to be counting my many blessings and truly and sincerely having the feelings of always wanting the extras.. So many little extras are offered in everyday life that we may just let slip right on by us.. My desire and goal is not to let them slip by and take every opportunity to let the offerings bring peace and warmth to me... <br />
Wisdom has surely developed with age and what I thought was once so important was found it wasn't at all. I certainly know the most important gift in life is your health and be ever so thankful every single moment for it...<br />
Hoping all of you are looking forward to the next couple weeks to be a peaceful journey and not allow yourself to fall into being stressed... Take the time to enjoy what the season ... for what really matters...ENJOY...Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-38886809243490220562012-12-04T11:25:00.001-08:002012-12-04T11:25:14.069-08:00Emotions At The Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Last evening I attended a Ladies Christmas Party at the Defiance Elks with my sister-in-law, Judy. As always it did not disappoint... Tables were lovely, luscious array of food and entertainment by a select group of young group of choir members from the Tinora choir.. the men waited on the ladies with food and drink and the meal was catered...was very relaxing and very much enjoyed..<br />
Today in NW Ohio it is rainy and mild with a colder front forecast to move in later today. Tom and I plan on traveling to Delta tonight to attend a Tinora Guys basketball game and have supper out on the way there.. Tomorrow evening we invited a couple other couple for the evening to enjoy conversation, cards and refreshments..<br />
My emotions this year are very strong and the desire of just spending peaceful minutes enjoying little moments..I know I should count every single moment that brings a smile to my face with the traveling through a major heart attack a couple years ago and my latest fight with this terrible disease we call cancer very recently.. <br />
I stopped in a small little town called Pettisille at a floral and gift shoppe called Weeping willow and shared conversation with a friend that owns the shop and enjoyed the time spent viewing her inventory for Christmas decorating... I purchased a couple sprays of silk crystals as I enjoy them all year long adding them in different ways..for all season.. Love enter mixing with Christmas and being able to use all year..With the holiday season upon us putting up the decorations makes the house seem just right, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and adding the spice to our life just as we add the spice to our ginger breads and ciders as the extra we so desire, making it all so enchanting...Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-72066283180584719682012-11-30T10:13:00.000-08:002012-11-30T10:13:03.161-08:00Enjoying The Moments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>Sunshine and warmer temps today in NW Ohio.. Lovely day to think of planning for special events that will happen from now till the magical hoiday of Christmas arrives.. <br />
Yesterday Tom and I traveled to Toledo for a appointment with the surgeon that preformed my surgery for cancer 3 months ago... After my exam I was told the comforting words that everything was normal at this time... I will be required to see him and be examined every three months for a year..... <br />
This coming Wednesday we will be having 2 other couples over to play cards.. share conversation and refreshments with... I will need to plan the refreshment within the next couple days... Then comes the finalizing for the Moser { Tom's side of the family} which will consist of close to 70 people... With Tom coming from a family of 10 children the size of the group is way too many for our size home so we rent a hall in Archbold in the park.... As hosts this year we will provide the meat... provisions and set the hall and add the table decorations... Each member then brings a covered dish... I send announcements of the date and time and ask they to bring a certain dish of kind so we have a nice variety... Everyone helps with the cleanup so it does go quite smoothly... I have the centerpieces about completed and will finish them and the purchasing of needed items next week.... <br />
I have most of my Christmas completed... Had plans on creating a few more paper altered art items but will see how it goes next week as I seem to have lost focus the last couple days... Just have the desire to CHILL today after the appointment yesterday even though I tried to stay calm it was hard to do when I was made to sit on the exam table with my bottom hanging out for one hour and fifteen minutes waiting for the doctor to come in the room.. He said he was running BEHIND as my BEHIND was freezing... So today it's taking it a bit easier and relaxing the body and mind... Tonight we will be traveling to Miller City to watch the first game of the basketball season for the Tinora Boys...<br />
I have been enjoying several Christmas movies, mainly shows on the Hallmark channel.. Nothing can brighten a night like a great movie and a roaring fire that adds beauty to the twinkling lights and decorations.. Just a perfect way to start the months of winter rich in beauty itself.. A lovely lighted Christmas snowy village sit on a glittery snowy cotton blanket when viewing it takes you to moments of relaxing... Vintage objects displays in glass of Christmas is also very lovely to the eye.. I am not afraid of excess when it comes to Christmas decorating.. all with just a touch of feminine... Many lovely dishes of candy and special treats not maybe normally found in everyday will be found sitting around for ourself and others that may visit to enjoy... While in Toledo today.. for anyone who lives close knows when you stop at Anderson's many arrays of bulk and special treats can be found there... We felt like we needed a few of those special treats and it consisted of things like sesame seed mix... cashews... bridge mix... wrapped candies.. hard candies...chocolate covered cherries... cookie assortment... ect... when we checked out with the cashier just the goodies was 70.00... Tom and I just looked at each other and smiled... yikes... maybe we should have eaten first.... <br />
OK, I must get this posted and quit the gibbering and work on the laundry I have in the washer... Wishing you all a peaceful weekend and a whole big handful of everyday blessings there for the taking... ENJOY!!Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259228457571874982.post-59435695722480957382012-11-27T11:43:00.000-08:002012-11-27T11:43:25.167-08:00Tuesday Musings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MariettaSignature.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a>The sun is shinning this afternoon making it deceiving that it is warm but it is in fact somewhat nippy and close to freezing for the temp... I have been viewing from my large front picture window deer hunters as they travel the roads and walk the local fields and woods around our home... <br />
I am not too active today as I seem to be in a recovery period from the Thanksgiving holiday... which was very pleasant.... Yesterday Tom and I traveled into Defiance as I wanted to purchase a couple gifts for my kids and one for my granddaughter... {We started out going to BOB EVANS for breakfast and thanks to Sandi posting on her Face book about getting coupons for free meals and breakfast if you go on their Internet site and sign up for free coupons, we ate a nice breakfast meal on them... if you buy one you use the coupon for the second one free of equal value... or less of course..They email these coupons to you every week or so.. it is worth the time of you enjoy dining at Bob Evans...} <br />
Tom knew I had been wanting a different printer for a couple years now as mine was getting older and used quite a bit ... so he asked if I would like to go to Office Max and look around for one... I have a Apple Ipad Mini that should be arriving any day now and have been reading about the technology that is available for all these neat things ... While reading I knew to be able to print from the new Ipad mini it would require the Air print tech .... in the printer... I understand our Ipad that we use now is not equipped to use with the wireless printer... He did purchase a HP all in one wireless printer and yesterday afternoon and evening and again this morning I got it set up and was learning how to use it...Pretty neat....<br />
We are going to the Tinora Girls basketball first home game this evening and tomorrow is going to be house cleaning day as I normally clean on Thursdays for the weekend but this Thursday I will be going to see the surgeon that preformed my surgery for cancer for my three month check up... I don't really know what to expect at the office call but I know I will be glad when it is over... We will travel to Toledo for the appointment... Otherwise once I have this completed I will have to think of the coming holiday... The following week we plan on having the 2 couples over that we play cards with for some holiday cheer and some game playing... Then I must get working on finishing my list for we are the hosts for Tom's family Christmas and that is about 70 people...and takes some purchasing and planning... I have started the table decorations but do not have them 100 percent completed... The holiday of Christmas is arriving and I have been enjoying all the Hallmark Christmas movies on their channel and Lifetime... To my delight they have several new movies for this year but I watch the old ones also... Lucky { my puppy} usually cuddles up on my lap and we watch them together... I rather love those peaceful moments and hours of relaxing and enjoying ....<br />
I have been enjoying the post of which many of my favorite bloggers have been posting some of their creations and home decorations... wow.. some of them have just blown me away they are so lovely.... Keep those posts coming as I love to sit in the mornings and read and view the posts... Sweet Old Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02307788288548257588noreply@blogger.com2