Sunday, February 15, 2009

Early start...





No...I'm not baking up a bunch of cupcakes! I couldn't resist getting a very early start on some seeds I had...so I'm trying them in these peat cakes. I actually have bunches of sprouts in less than a week. I have to tell you, if you're wondering what to use to work the soil in those little pots, etc. look for your old baby spoons and pickle/fondue forks....they're the perfect size! I'm hoping to have some herb plants to put outside when the time is right.

Not too shabby...



Ok..here is the result of sewing all those pennies together...turned out really cute! I wasn't sure I would like all blues, but after I finished, it looked great and a perfect size for a shelf or small table. I wonder if I may be allergic to the wool 'cause this morning, my fingers were itching like crazy...I had a similar reaction when I was hooking my first (and only : ) rug.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Giles has been busy too!










Giles can't do any heavy work until his eye heals, but he has been doing itty bitty jobs...love these mini birdhouses and log cabins (necklaces)...What fun?!

More projects...







I love these little overalls! I wore some like these when I was a little girl (many, many years ago) LOL They are soooo country...and how about the bag of Old Crow Marbles? I had the bandana fabric (has smaller pattern) to place in the back pocket as a handkerchief and sewed some little patches here & there...now I'm waiting for Giles to make some slingshots to put in the back pockets...too cute! These will add that special country touch at The Gathering in Nashville next month...

Staying busy when it's too cold and snowy to go out...

















Well...I've been trying my hand at making 'money'. LOL No, not real money...just gathering pennies...I thought I'd like these various blues, but now I'm thinking I want more color. Hmmm...I'll keep working on these, but am sure I'll add something else.





BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!







Sunday, December 28, 2008

CABIN IN THE MALL





Well, here are a couple of pics of the cute little cabin in the CORNER NEST ANTIQUE MALL. We'll be heading over to Tenn. this week to take some more things. We have been well received 'cause people are buying our things. Thank You people!






Friday, December 12, 2008

Changes in the air! And it isn't the weather...

Well frenz...it's time for the old folks to make some serious changes...so, after having a 'brick & mortar' shop for a good part of the past twenty years, we are RETIRING OUR RETAIL SHOP!
We will continue to do our shows and Giles will continue to do custom orders as well as some wholesale. We will also have things in a wonderful antique mall in Elizabethton, Tennessee. You must go check this place out...can you believe our gatherings will be in a real log cabin...? Yep! Right up there on the second floor...(I'll post pics as soon as I put new batteries in this silly camera)Anyway...we're very excited about this change...so we may be closing our shop doors but we will continue to be active in selling and creating primitive country wares. Please continue to visit our blog to keep up with our comings & goings and also our show/event dates. Thank you for being our special friends...MANY BLESSINGS TO ALL!

Monday, November 10, 2008

THE GATHERING



























What a nice way to finish up the 'show season'...THE GATHERING in Nashville, Tenn. was
a great show with lots of wonderful antiques and folk art...I met some of the nicest people, one of them being Pam from Beehind Thyme Garden & Wares. What a sweetie...and she's very talented. I sure grabbed some of her creations for myself.
This was our first time setting up at THE GATHERING and we were pleased enough to make plans to go back for the Spring show in March. Also, we were pleasantly surprised when right
before the show started Friday morning, we were awarded the LOOKING GOOD award for
the Best In Show booth. We were in good company with all the other great looking set-ups!
Only thing was..we had forgotten our camera...DUH! We did borrow a 'neighbor's' camera
to get a couple of shots...do you ever look at the end result of your hard work and it looks great, but when you look at a picture of the same display, it just doesn't look that great? That's me...
I'm still looking for the 'winner' picture : )

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Perfect weather for napping...




Oh my! This cool weather is wonderful. Perfect for sleeping...just wish I was the one sleeping.

Callie Cat is sure taking advantage of nap-time.