Show & Tell Friday

Whoa..... is it just me, or did this week just fly right on by????

I can't believe it's already time for Show and Tell Friday!

I have so much fun thinking all week of what I want to share with you all.

Today I chose to show you a couple sterling silver thimbles I have. I offically have a collection since I have 3 right? :o) The 2 larger thimbles belonged to my great Auntie Esther, and the littlest one I found at an estate sale a couple years ago.

I think their intricate design is gorgeous and makes them look so pretty. I especially love the one with the cherubs and garland it is marked Pat. Nov 21, 05. Here is a photo I found with my Auntie Esther (middle), Uncle Tom (right), and my Grandma(left). This picture was probably taken in the 30's. Uncle Tom and Auntie Esther did not have children. I remember visiting their beautiful old house as a little girl, and enjoying all the "pretties" she had. When they both left us to go live in Heaven forever, my mom was given a few of their things. I am so happy that I have a couple things to remind me of Auntie Esther!

Here is my little sewing display, and where Auntie Esther's thimbles rest.

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Valentine Trade

This swap/trade was so fun too! Cathy set up the exchange to anyone who wanted to trade a handmade valentine with her. All I had to do was make and send her a valentine, and she would in turn send one to me. Here is the valentine I received from her. It is so me!!! Love the pink roses! It made the prettiest and most perfect top to the valentine tree I have in the girls room. Thanks so much Cathy!!!

Here is the valentine I made for her.....

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I'm so excited!!!! The day has finally arrived to reveal our Valentine secret admirer. This was my first swap and even though I've been freaking out cuz I'm hoping I did OK.... it was so fun and I can't wait to do more of 'em !!

Thanks so much Jenn and Cheryl for hosting!

I was a secret admirer to Jana Perenchio and I have been secretly visiting her blog ever since I received her name in the swap. I discovered she likes red, so that was the color I went with. Here is what I sent...

The swap was to include items with hearts, cherubs, and chocolate. First thing I made was this hanging lavender heart sachet pillow out of vintage chenille. The vintage image is from an old postcard that was made into a fabric block.

I made the keepsake box next - my first one ever! I had fun creating it and can't wait to make some Easter boxes now.... I wanted to use some type of sheet music on the box but since I didn't have anything like that, I improvised and typed up song lyrics from one of her favorite bands.... I wonder if she will notice???

And lastly, here are some button magnets I put together.

OK, so now for the really really fun part! This is what I received!!!! I just have to say, how excited I was to open this package. Sydney was just as excited, and she helped me unwrap everything. Look at my new bracelet, I love it!

Check out all of the other goodies my secret admirer sent me, heart earrings, a sparkly xoxo garland, a cute cherub to paint, heart ornaments, body butter, tags, socks, a yummy chocolate bar with a pretty label, and lots and lots of stuff to create with. I love it all! I am spoiled! Thank you secret admirer. I'm off to search and find you so I can personally thank you.

Here are a few pictures of my vintage Valentines displayed around my living room.

This year I decorated a Valentine tree for the girls bedroom. They both love having the lights on when they go night night. The xoxo banner from my secret admirer looks so cute in their room too.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!!

Show & Tell Friday

Yay! It's "Show and Tell Friday!" I hope you've all had a fantastic week!

Today, I'd like to share the Valentine I received from my Daddy this year. It was made in Germany, and I'm guessing it is from around the 20's. The vibrant colors are so spectacular! Many times these old valentines become so faded - particularly the honeycombs. Everything about this valentine is wonderful. I just love it!

For as long as I can remember, I have always been my Daddy's Valentine. Every year without fail, he has given me a special box of chocolate from our favorite local confectionery. Well.... last year the shop closed - which was such a bummer! And, since not just any box of chocolate will do.... he decided to start a new tradition by giving me an old valentine to add to my collection. This is such a special valentine keepsake which I will cherish forever. I love my Daddy - he's the best!

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Sneek Peek

I sent it out today.... my Valentine secret admirer swap that is. Here is a little peek.

This was my first swap to join, and I got to tell ya, I'm kind of freaking out. Mainly, I'm just hoping the package gets to its new home in one piece. I packaged everything oh so carefully, so we'll see... I don't make many things using glue... I sew, and I never worry about my sewing creations I have complete confidence knowing they'll stay together, but this was different.

Check back Valentine's Day for the virtual party that Jenn and Cheryl are hosting to see all! It's going to be so fun!!!!

Just Like the Old Days

I had such a fun Saturday!

My mom, dad and I went together to this show today. It was just like old times. The 3 of us heading out to go antiquing....

I had two things in my mind that I really wanted to search for today. First was an old Romeo & Juliet or Shakespeare book and second, I wanted to find a candy box that had roses or flowers on it. Well... of course I found what I was looking for and more!
Here's what I got... a jar of buttons, 10 individual buttons, some misc. buttons on cards, 2 Victorian shoe button hooks, an assortment of die cuts, an old Valentine, a German Easter egg, a vintage Bulova watch, some old millinery flowers, vintage velvet, silk and rayon ribbon, 2 elfinware rose placecard holders, a Dresden rose placecard holder, vintage crocheted pillowcase trim, an old lipstick holder w/ rhinestones, a quilted divided tray, a Russell Stover candy box and an old Shakespeare book. It was a great day!

The 3 of us together today, had me reminiscing.... When I was growing up, I took many Sunday drives and road trips with my parents. We always had to take the backway/roads (i.e. the long way) to wherever we were headed stopping at each antique shop, show, flea market, or estate sale along the way. This always drove me crazy! I would always ask, "so why can't we just take the freeway and get there fast, why do we have to take the long way?" Since my brothers are 8 and 5 years older then me, they were able to stay home by themselves I guess. I never had the choice if I wanted to go or not, I HAD to go, so naturally I never wanted to go. If you would have told me back then how much I'd love antiquing as I do now, I never would have believed you!

Show & Tell Friday

I'm so excited to join Kelli's Show & Tell Friday!

Today, I'll share about this cameo which is very special to me.

3 years ago when my 2nd daughter was born my Auntie Ann came over for a visit and she brought this beautiful cameo with her. She gave it to me and then proceeded to tell me a little bit about it.... In February, 1936 my Grandpa came into the room where my Grandma had just given birth to my daddy, and pinned this beautiful cameo on her pillow. I can't believe that was 72 years ago this Feb. 7th!

My Grandpa died when I was a baby, so I never got the chance to know him. Just having a little glimpse of who he was and how much he loved my Grandma means so much to me. Whenever I look at this cameo, I am reminded of that! Someday when Daphne has her own baby, it will be passed down to her too. Until then, and because it is to pretty to be put away, I decided to pin it on my china head doll's dress so it can be enjoyed daily.

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