Junkin, Thrifting and Shopping/ Three or More Tuesday

 

Thanks to Tam at The Gypsy’s Corner for  sponsoring Three or More Tuesday.  Please visit her blog to find more participants.

 

 

 Last Thursday, Sharon, Karen and I took off for Malakoff to check out the shops there.

Our first stop was at Curious Goods, this is Sharon visiting with owner, Donna.

 

Old Hair Dryer and purple chair they had for sale.

Front of the store.

 

Right down the Street is Junk Palace, a darling shop, I bought 2 cloches in different sizes for $9.00.

 

 

 

 

Across the Street is Thrifty Sisters and Sharon got 12 etched glasses for 50 cents each and 2 cups for 50 cents each.  I got 4 cups for 50 cents each.

 

Of course they have a purple flower on them.

I had purchased 8 cups on another trip we took, so I now have 12 to serve soup for my bunko or bridge group. (or fruit).

We left there and headed to Lindy Mall….I loaded up there. Roy loves Waterford Crystal and I found this ships decanter.

 

 

A pair of Swarovski Candle sticks.

 

Love House by Blue Sky.

Wooden floats that are used on fishing nets.

Roy will use these at the lake.

Blue frame I will use at the lake.

Cane River Cuisine  from Natchitoches, Louisiana printed in 1974.

I love old and Cajun cookbooks.

Next we went to Antiques on Royall and then to a Mexican Restaurant for refreshments and lunch.

We then headed to Athens for a look-see at Winnie & Tulula’s  and The Reblooming of Sweet Pea’s. There are lots of things there to oooh and aweee over.

We then found a brochure on a Winery just outside Athens, so off we went.

It is Tara Vineyard & Winery , wow.

There is the most beautiful big old 2 story house built by the Murchison's,  it is called The Inn at Tara and they have 3 bedrooms  and  you can also rent the entire house.

 

We tasted some wine and met the owner , Patrick Pierce.

On Saturday night, they have a Bar-B-Que Buffet, live music and then you can stay in the Inn.  What a nice weekend.

We stopped in Palestine at the Star of Texas and visited 2 of the antique malls.

Headed home about 5 or 5:30, tired but laughing about the day, saying what we liked and disliked.

I probably left out something…a few extra pictures.

 

 

 

I know the last 4 were taken at Winnie & Tulula’s.

We had a great day and will be looking for some place to go.

Purple Hugs,

Barbara

Blue Monday/ I am Brain Dead!

 

Thanks to Smiling Sally for her continued sponsoring of this day.  Please drop by to see all the other participants.

 

I usually love Blue Monday, but I think the heat has finally gotten to me.  We have had weeks of temperatures over 100 everyday. My grass and plants are dying, even though I am watering day and night.  My goats are losing weight and they have plenty to eat.  Pilgrim the guard  dog has lost weight. Wow, we need 10 inches of rain and a break in the weather…. and I have nothing but 1 picture for Blue Monday and that really makes me Blue.

 

 

In Jasper on our Father’s Day weekend from Hell, I found Roy another painted horse for his collection and it is blue.

 

So this is my meager contribution to Blue Monday.

Happy Blue Monday to you and Purple Hugs.

Barbara

I have Metaed..but not Morphosised Yet!

 

Thanks to Susan for sponsoring this great day, Metamorphosis Monday.  Check out the list at her blog, Between Naps on the Porch.

This is my first time to participate in Metamorphosis Monday, because I am not really very good at “ Metamorphosising”. I am in the process of redoing my bedroom , bathroom, hall and one bedroom.

I gave away all of bedding in our bedroom and I  am planning to remove wall paper, repaint the room,install plantation shutters and recover a chair. The carpet in the bedrooms, hall and living room is medium sage green.

In the Bathroom, I am going to remove wall paper and texture wall and paint and change towel and mat colors.

 

This is the door  from my bedroom to my bathroom.  It is an antique with antique knob and lock and the flowers were hand painted by my friend, Peggy Bloomer.

 

 

The hall will simply be repainted and so will the guest bedroom.

I want to go neutral for a change, but I can still accent with my purple.

 

 

 

My living room is a soft gold and the kitchen will remain light purple.

 

This is the guest bedroom I will not change.

 

 

This is the Mud Room done in Barn wood. I don’t know if you can tell, but there is an old metal roof extending out over the mud room.

 

 

These are pictures of the family room.

So Lady decorators and others, I am looking for a beautiful color.  The Bedroom furniture in both rooms is beautiful solid oak and the woodwork is white.

I welcome any and all suggestions on anything you have seen. I need to get started.

I feel unfinished with my bedroom in disarray.

Purple Hugs,

Barbara

Wow! What an Awesome Week!

 

Have you ever felt like a Princess, well I haven’t until this week…

 

AND A FAIRY PRINCESS TO TOP IT OFF!

 

TWO AWARDS, I AM OVERWHELMED!

THIS IS THE PREMIOS DARDO AWARD GIVEN TO ME BY SHERRY @COUNTRY WINGS IN PHOENIX AND SEVERAL DAYS AGO DEBBIE@ THERE’S AN ANGEL ON MY FRONT PORCH GAVE ME THE BELLA SINCLAIR AWARD.

 

This award is the PREMIOS DARDO which means Top Dart..... The award acknowledges the values that every blogger shows in his or her effort to transmit cultural, ethical, literary and personal values everyday The rules are: 1. accept it 2. link back to the one who awarded it to you 3. award it to 15 others who you think should receive it, then let them know.... Here is my list:

1. Jeanne @ Backyard Neighbor

2. Sally @ Smiling Sally

3. Kathy @ Just A Beachkat

4. Janie @ Southern Lagniappe

5. Mary @ Little Red House

6. Stacey@ Poofing the Pillows

7. Shelia @ Song Notes

8. Cathy @ CC Millefleur

9.Brook@ The Home that Love Built

10. Shelia @ The Quintessential Magpie

11. Dana @ The Stone Rabbit

12. Betty @ DayDreamin World

13. Spencer @ Bellamere Cottage

14. Ginny @ Faith, Hope & Tea Therapy

15. Nancy @ My Crafty Little Page

 

Please come and get your award.

I am blessed to have such kind and generous friends.

Purple Hugs,

Barbara

Pink Saturday

Thanks to Beverly for all her hard work putting PINK SATURDAY together for all of us to enjoy. Check out her blog for all the PINK  People joining in today. HowSweettheSound.blogspot.com

Yesterday Sharon, Karen and I went shopping, junkin and thrifting in Malakoff, Athens and Palestine, Texas.  I will post that  one day next week.

I found this piece of Blue Sky, I love Blue Sky, called the Love House for $10.00, at the Lindy Mall in Malakoff.

In Palestine, I found these Flowers.

 

This is my external hard drive I bought from Dell, to be sure I don’t lose all my data and pictures if the computer goes down.  The only problem, I haven’t learned how to use it.

This is a sea shell I have at the lake house, but I had to use this picture.

 

A pink rose in my yard.

 

PINK Things are getting few and far between around here.  So I will be searching far and near for more Pink Thingies.

Hope your PINK SATURDAY  is the best ever!

Barbara

Finger Sandwiches for Foodie Friday!

Visit Gollum at Designs by Gollum to see the list of participates in this weeks Foodie Friday!

GREAT FINGER OR TEA SANDWICHES !

These are finger sandwiches that you can make several days in advance and freeze.

Creamy Date Nut Filling

5  packages of cream cheese softened(20 oz.)

1/2 tsp. salt

2 c chopped walnuts

2 2/3 c chopped dates

Blend until creamy; then add nuts and dates.  Makes enough filling for 100 tea sandwiches.

 

Olive & Nut Filling

32 oz. cream cheese

3/4 chopped olives with red centers

2 c. chopped toasted ( in margarine) pecans

1/2 to 3/4 cream or milk

Whip cream cheese; add milk until soft enough to spread.  Fold in nuts and olives.  Spread on thin sliced bread.  Trim crust. Cut into finger or triangles.   Chill; covered until ready to serve.

 

Asparagus Logs

1 can asparagus (long stem)

butter

mayonnaise

salt and pepper

Good square white bread

Remove asparagus sears from can and spread on paper towels to drain for about 2 hours.

Remove crust from bread and spread each piece with butter and generously with mayo.

Put one spear diagonally on bread, sprinkle generously with S & P , then roll from the corner to make a tube and I cut them in half.

I put them on a plate and cover with foil, Tupperware doesn’t seem to work for some unknown reason.  Refrigerate for several hours and take out of fridge about 1/2 hour before serving.

I love Fruit Filled Sandwiches…they are easy and can take the place of fruit on a plate, I have used them with soup.

Pineapple Sandwich Filling

1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple with juice

6 Tbsp. sugar

4Tbsp. cornstarch

2 eggs

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup mayonnaise

Mix all ingredients except mayo and cook over medium heat until thick.  Remove from heat and add mayo.  Makes delicious party sandwiches. Can be stored for several days.

 

CREAMY STRAWBERRY SANDWICHES

1 loaf white or wheat bread

16 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 box strawberries

additional strawberries

finely chopped nuts

Run strawberries and cream cheese through food processor.  Remove crust from bread.  Spread mixture on bread.  You can cut them in any shape you wish, top with half a berry and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Wishing you the Best Foodie Friday!

Barbara

Dear Amy!

 

Dear Amy, I can only describe what happened yesterday thru scripture.  So many prayers and so much  love was sent to you and without love,we are nothing.  The Bible tells us:

I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains—but if I have not love, I am nothing.  I may give away everything I have, and even give up my body to be burned—but if I have no love, this does me no good.  Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a records of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth.   Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail.

Love is eternal. (1Corinthians 13:2-8)

Meanwhile these three remain: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13)

God bless and keep you, Amy.

We love you.

Bloggers in God’s Blogland.

If you were unable to comment yesterday, please leave a comment for Amy today. I know she will enjoy reading them.

Thanks

Barbara

Blue Monday & Happy Birthday, Amy!

 

Thanks to Sally in her temporary shelter for sponsoring Blue Monday, please check out her blog for a list of everyone that is participating .

Happy Birthday Amy!

 

Today is Amy’s Birthday (Debbie’s daughter @There’s an Angel on My Front Porch), and she will be spending it in a doctor’s office, waiting to hear about an operation she needs.

 

Amy, these are all your presents filled with love and prayers for you today and every day.

 

This is your birthday cake.

We are all praying for you and trusting in God to take care of you, and despite the visit to the doctor, I hope it is still a good day for you,

Here is a wonderful band playing all your favorite songs at your party.

 

 

Happy Birthday Amy!

If you would like to send Amy a birthday wish, just leave them here and they will be sent to her.

 

Happy Blue Monday.

Barbara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pink Saturday/ 4th. of July

 

Happy 4th of July to Beverly, our hostess for Pink Saturday.  Click on my blog list on How Sweet the Sound to see the list of participants.

 

 

 

 

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation.

Celebrations will take place as usual all over the great nation, but this year I urge each one of you to pray for this country and our leaders.

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Fourth of July.

From  Our Home to your Home.

God Bless America!

Happy Pink Saturday!

Barbara

RED, White and Blue on Wordless Wednesday!

Thanks Dixie for sponsoring  Wordless Wednesday!  Visit her at French Lique for more participants.

 

 

 

Happy Wordless Wednesday to All.

Barbara