Tax Day Tea Party

I've got several things going. I just got back from staying with my Grandma in Erath Louisiana. My Mom went with my Grandpa Dr. Chet Boudreaux on an "Honor Flight" to Washington D.C. and I stayed with my my Grandma. She turned 89 the day we got there. My Grandfather is 88. I love getting local goodies from the Wal-Mart there.







Next in line is my Tax Day Tea Party sign my daughter made for me. I love my country and I respect the office of the President, and our Taxes are really high......thus all of that means "silence is approval" so I am going to the tea party. I am sort of shy so I will just hold the sign in front of my face.....LOL!!!!!!

Last a cool perfume lamp I got on E bay. A carriage for Marie Antoinette....gotta love it!!!!!!!

Have a great day and Make a Memory.....
That is my plan
xo
Stephanie

Pink Dogwood

We planted a Pink Dogwood tree in our back yard last year about this time. I took this picture this morning. It is small but oh so pretty. Here in Georgia it is soggy, big time. We are no longer in a drought, but boy have we had the rain!

Have a great day,
Stephanie

Craft Bug!

I got bit by the crafting bug. I was inspired by the new Stampington's Marie issue. Wow!
Major eye candy. I gathered some neat stuff up and got the glue gun out!
I also painted some eggs..... Eggs under glass! While I was crafting the dogs were trying to find a warm spot. The last fun craft was a bride clip art I had added some tulle and some crepe paper and Wha La!
Take Care,
Stephanie

Picnik Addiction

I am lovin this "time eater" no but really I am...... The possibility's are endless

Sunny Sunday in Valdosta Georgia

Valdosta is also know as "Azalea City" our town is full of Dogwoods, Wisteria, Japanese magnolias and so much more. All those beautiful plants plus the Pine trees cause everything around them to be YELLOW.....Pollen abounds!!!! Our whole family is sneezing and vying for the closet Kleenex box.

I went to check on my booth in Adel yesterday and added more goodies. I am having fun and seem to always be thinking of things I need to do to improve it.

I found picnik and I am totally addicted. I am turning black and white clip art to colors at a very fast rate.

To Market to Market

Today was the day! My daughter and I make the 20 minute trip to Adel Georgia and set up my booth. I have been wanting to do this for a long, long time. I have a 6 month lease. Took some quick pictures to chronicle the event....LOL......More to come.

Stepping OUt

I am going to set up a booth at a local Antique store in a near by town. I am very excited and overwhelmed. I have been tagging and wrapping my goodies for their journey to Adel GA. Valdosta does not have a venue for me to use. The drive is short and back country roads that I enjoy driving. A plus is my Brother and his family live there too! I am going to tag my goodies with clip art tags, like the ones above. I have a 10x10 space. Better get back to work on it.

March

Books galore........I love ole books.

Atlanta Trip cupcakes and thrifting

atlanta vintage furnishings
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The first stop when Rob and I went to Atlanta for my Birthday was this cool place. It is so huge you can drive your car into it down stairs. They have a my space check out all the cool pictures.
right next door is the Atlanta cupcake factory

Valentine's Day

roses valentine's day 2009
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My sweet hubby bought our daughters and I each a dozen roses. I love pink so I was thrilled to say the least. I am hoping that the girls remember all the things Rob has done for them, when they are considering a husband. Romance never goes out of style.

Candle and Craft Kit

Is this cool or what. I am still hanging on to it even though I got it to sell in my etsy shop. So groovy man.....

"Copper "

Close up of Copper girl,
I love this... I googled a variety of descriptions and as always found something very similar on Ebay. One person said it was to "hold an air plant" another described it as a candle holder...... I am going to stick with planter...... Whatever you want it to be is fine by me!

colette

colette
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I love this picture. Huldah Cherry Jeffe is the best for this style. I sold this in my Etsy shop "Bug on the Green Vintage"......... It is not by Huldah and I am trying to learn and google who this artist is.

Taylor Smith and Taylor

I love Taylor Smith and Taylor dishes. My Mom gave me most of what I have. It has such a cool retro feel. It is reminiscent of the Avocado colored appliances. I display my dishes in my kitchen all the time. I am hoping one of my daughter's like the pattern so I can pass it along to them. Vintage is so "IN" right now in fashion and home decor, and I'm lovin it!

valentine decor

valentine decor
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I took this of all my hearts, mostly from Target. It was part of my pre Thrifty life. I don't shop at Target near as much I would much rather have nifty thrifty then Target......How about you?

Pitter-patter

I love the rush of finding a treasure. It makes my heart go pitter-patter.
I really wish I got that excited about listing them in my Etsy shop. LOL I just joined twitter. I like it so far. Have a great day and if you are hunting for treasures I hope your heart goes pitter-patter!

The Funny hat

The Funny hat
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I listed some books in my etsy shop "Bug on the Green"
This one was especially cute.
I really have a weakness for Elf book, Golden Book......and lots others.

Owl overload

elf in my tree

elf in my tree
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I saw this little guy today at GW for 10cents. I am still finding cool Christmas goodies. I have this silver tree which had Christmas ornaments, then hearts. I decided to sit him in the tree looking down smiling at me while I surf the net.

Alphabet of Love

alphabet of love
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By Solar Forst with decorations by Pat Stewart
This is a cute little book I found thrifting.. I decided to take it apart and am going to either list on etsy or use myself. I think I may frame some pages and try to find the exact color salmon velvet to accent it with. Honestly the written part is not that great and since the binding was coming apart this was the best way to use and enjoy it. Valentine sentiment that is not RED..........LOL

ballet book cover

ballet book cover
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I love the font and the picture. Inside is neat too! I love old books ....I scan the shelf and find them pretty easy now.

art deco Lady

art deco Lady
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Goodbye 2008.
More than one blog I've read lately has talked about being content in 2009. That truly is one of my goals. I have been a Christian for over 25 years and when I go back to journals and notes I've written, that is one thing that I have written down many times. As I've gotten older and hopefully wiser I have valued the relationship I have with Jesus more and more. It is a security for me knowing I can call on Him. It doesn’t make me worry less,,,,,,,,,LOL I wish it did, the relationship prompts me to remember what the standard is, be loving, gently, kind, etc. AND CONTENT........I am going to work on that among a long list of other things,,,,,,,,,,,,,

sweet little angel

sweet little angel
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Happy New Year!
I pray many blessings come your way.
Love,
Stephanie

Christmas Girl

Christmas Girl
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Spaghetti . I was not familiar with this term till Flickr and Etsy. Now I know what it is. It is so fragile, I really am suprised when I find it unscathed by time........

Partridge NOT in a Pear Tree......

Partridge
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For a hand made ceramic piece this has tons of detail. I was going to put it in my etsy shop, but my daughter loved it. Her fav part is the eyelashes.............It is interesting what draws us to things. I know right away if I am going to get something. First comes the rush of adrenaline and then the grab!!!! She is 18, and try as I may to block out the fact that she will one day move out, she is getting her own design style!

Birds of a Feather Flock Together

Day-lab.com is one of my Favorite blogs. Plus Amy Shutt, the blog author lives in Louisiana where my Mom is from. She was a Boudreaux from the heart of cajun land. The photo shows the two things we both have check her blog out

http://day-lab.blogspot.com/2008/11/short-days-cold-nights.html

Angel Tree Topper

Angel Tree Topper
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I have wanted one of these forever. I took way to many pictures of this from way to many angels......I think it would make cool Christmas Cards.

Hallmark

Hallmark
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Hard to part with this little guy but I decided to list him in my etsy shop. I love retro Christmas decor. I am having fun looking at recent finds.

Published in 1964

Published in 1964
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I got this at Goodwill today. I was very excited to find it. I love finding neat books like this one. I think it is quite rare.
It is turning cold here in South Georgia. I have been finding some really neat blogs lately.

October 12 2008 Hydrangea

October 12 2008 Hydrangea
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Saw this just now and had to snap a photo of it...Hard to believe it is fall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vernonware Anytime

Vernonware Anytime
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Metlox pitchers are so neat. If found them recently.
I love learning about the patterns and makers. I am loving finding pieces especially Taylor Smith and Taylor.

Fire King Beauty Queen!!!!

Fire King Beauty Queen!!!!
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I have been drooling over ones I see on etsy. I think I saw one that was light blue. Not sure...... I let out a gasp when I saw this at GoodWill.