Who's The Winner???

It's Holly from Girls at Heart!!!

Sydney was my random number generator, and she picked the number 20.

Congrats Holly, you left the 20th comment!

Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway, and also to Kim for hosting this fantastic event.

Flea Market Finds

Last weekend while we were up at Whidbey, I managed to do a little shopping on Saturday. First stop was at a flea market that a local antique mall hosts a few times each summer. It's pretty small, but I always happen to find something and at a great price too!

After the market, we hit a couple garage sales and didn't find one thing to buy...

Next stop was the annual antique show at the fair grounds. Although this show is always a bit pricey, I still found a couple things to bring home.

A Day For Remembering

Sunday evening, hubby and I went to visit the cemetery in his hometown, where many of his relatives have been laid to rest. He grew up in "small town USA" and his paternal family ties go back to the late 1800's. This is where his great grandparents, grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins are 'resting'.
We remember his uncle Stanley this Memorial Day who, at 18 years old, while serving our country in WWII, gave his life on Iwo Jima.

After visiting the cemetery, we went to a memorial site where Stanley is honored.

In 1955, the VFW created this memorial to honor the local high school students who gave their lives in WWII and the Korean War. It is located at the old high school (now middle school) sports field. On this Memorial Day, let us remember all those who have given their lives while serving our country. It is because of them, we are able to enjoy the freedom we do!

Cottage Charm Giveaway

I finally got something together for the 3rd annual Cottage Charm Giveaway. I had such a fun time participating last year, I just had to join in again!

What I have to giveaway is: an all white bath mat I created using vintage chenille, a cute fingertip towel with ruffles, a sweet little apothecary jar filled with shells I've picked up on our Whidbey Island beach, and a bag of beach glass that I've handpicked off our beach too.

To win, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post and you'll be entered. I'll draw one winner on Saturday, May 30th.

Be sure to stop by Kim's blog Twice Remembered and check out all the fabulous giveaways!

This Weeks Projects

I've been doing a little of this and that this week. A couple projects started because we cleaned out the garage last Saturday. The first project - this table. I brought it home from the beach house last summer. It was my grandparents, from the 30's. It hasn't been used for a very long time - and I think it's time for meals to be served on once again. I'm still debating whether I want to paint it or not... Next up, the rocker I purchased for a buck last summer. I've put on the primer coat and now it's ready to be painted. It'll have a cute new cushion when it's done too...

And oh yeah, I gotta show you my new friend. No need to spend so much time sanding before painting, this primer is a fantastic!

Beside prepping for paint, I made up a couple teacher gifts, and

since we had a shower at church for my soon to be niece-in-law, I made her an apron keeping her wedding and kitchen colors in mind.

With a bit of the leftover material, I gussied up some kitchen towels for her too. I made one other thing this week for the 3rd Annual Cottage Charm Giveaway on May 30th. I just have a couple more things to pull together before I can post about it, so stay tuned...

My Favorite Tree

May is a beautiful month here in the Pacific Northwest. I love how green and lush it is around here. I wanted to share a pic of my favorite tree. If you're looking to plant a tree in your yard, I highly recommend a Katsura. They make a wonderful shade tree for the Summer, and display beautiful colors in the Fall. I love the heart shaped leaves and how they appear to be hanging in mid air. When the leaves change in the Fall, they give off a cotton candy like scent.

It's really yummy!

If I Was Going To Prom Today...

...this is the dress I'd be wearing!

I picked up this beauty last week, while antiquing.

I'm in love with all the vintage 50's fluff and frills.
It is quite different from the dress I wore to my prom in 1988. Check out all the sequins and lame', not to mention the bubble skirt!
Even though my designer dress was featured in the magazines, I think my current taste is much better, don't you?