Getting Back in the Swing of Things

My Grandpa "Pawpaw" passed away on June 1st. He was 89 years young. I say young because he had worked in his garden, cut his yard, worked on his rental property and no telling what else the days right before he passed away. His heart just stopped beating. He leaves my "Mawmaw" they would have been married 69 years in December.

He and I talked often on Instant Message and I called them when I would find neat things while thrifting. I also sent them pictures of some of the cool stuff I found. I will have lonely rides in the car now, as I usually called them while I was in my car on thrifting adventures.

I was blessed to have him in my life so long. My "Mawmaw" is moving here to Georgia to live with my Mom and Dad. I will so enjoy having her right here instead of 10 hours away.

Here is my favorite part from his obituary, "Dr. Chet was a kind, compassionate and loving husband, father and friend. His family and friends will long remember him for his keen intellect, strong work ethic, dry wit, and generosity."
Dr. Chestin "Chet" Joseph Boudreaux
(March 28, 1921 - June 1, 2010)

We will have none of that here!!!!

Hubby and I are going on Atkins so none of that around here!!!!

Honor the Brave

Bmf bierseidel beer stein and other Random treasures

I am pretty sure the picture is a Ernest Walbourn Victorian lithograph.



The two dolls are from different makers. The faces are different. The clothes and details are super!



Found a cute big eyed "Eden" print and spaghetti string glasses.



The glass is concave, Love it!



Bmf bierseidel beer stein, is headed to Quitman Georgia to go in my booth at Very Vintage. It is heavy and the illustrations are detailed!!

I have discovered lots of goodies lately. I am guessing people are cleaning and organizing. I am glad they are!!!!

The shorebird by Clay Sketches Pasadena California

Clay Sketches was started by Cy and Edna Peterson in 1943.

This bird is so wonderful. I swooped him or her right up as it was put out!!!!

Ric Rac Cuteness

Ric Rac Cuteness
Originally uploaded by stephy4030.

This is so cute. I bet when it was first done it was awesome. Age has taken a toll but I still love it!!!

Pine Cone Design by Tiara Crystal and Glassware Galore

Glassware was in abundance last week. The pine cone mug is heavy duty by Tiara,the orange and brown is Erin Stone. The brown lidded pot is Noritake desert flowers. They all cleaned up and look great!

Homer Laughlin Mystery of 1970

What is my name? I have been packed away since 1970 and I can not remember my name, nor can it be found.......HELP!

Neat Botanical Print

 

Crafty sisters cool project, http://craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com/2010/04/botanical-prints.html. Go check out all the botanical prints from My Sweet Savannah

Good as Gold...Temporama by Canonsburg dish

What do we have here? GEORGE BRIARD FIRE KING GLASS CASSEROLE dish, a Mid-Century Modern, Temporama by Canonsburg dish and a cute turq bowl ...... All for less than 7 dollars....

Sunset at Panama City Beach

Have been here several days with my daughter and her friend on Spring break.
Very beautiful sunsets!

For the book lover in YOU!

A Parliament of over 25 birds!!!! "who-o-o, who-o-o"

I hit a parliament yesterday at a Thrift shop. I honestly don't think I will ever see this variate of owls ever, ever again. I bought 30 of them and brought them home to the amazement of my family, WHO, don't know what to think!!!!!!

New Art Wares Victorian Couple

Oh what fun it is to find cool stuff whilst digging in junk!!!!

The perfect couple,even tho they don't look to thrilled!
They both have tiny little hearts for lips.
Made of chalk ware and were originally 3.95 for the pair.

Easter Faves !

Vintage Chalkware Girl and Boy with Goose

They make a cute couple. I think I will use them as bookends for my growing collection of Golden Books.

Pastel Overdose

Glitter eggs compliments of Hobby Lobby where Easter goodies are 40 percent off. I bought some Easter stickers and glued them on the eggs. My faux lollipops compliments of Cassandra's Pretty Spring Things class.

Jelly Bean Topiary

I had lots of fun making this........Crafty Sisters blog is full of neat Easter ideas.

Jelly Bean Ball soon to be Topiary

Yes, your eyes are seeing right, that is jelly beans glued on a Styrofoam ball awaiting it's finishing touches and becoming a topiary. I was inspired by Crafty Sisters check out their blog.

I love the plate it is resting on. It is Vintage Mikasa Duplex by Ben Seibel. I was thrilled to find 5 plates to add to my coffee cups.

The Rooster Crows A Book of American Rhymes and Jingles

This book by Maud and Miska Petersham is a wonder for the eyes. I bought the Thirteenth Printing 1966 , The Macmillan Company Publisher. Every other illustration is drawn in these muted colors. I Googleg this fine husband and wife team and found several other books by them. The book was a diamond in the rough, because it was scuffed up and dirty on the outside. I am glad I opened the cover!