Tiny Seashells in a Thimble box

Well, that’s what the lady at the thrift store called this. She said it was a thimble display case.

But the cubbies are a little bigger than I think thimbles would need.

Of course they are perfect for some of my special seashells.

And I recently found this angel top, so I found a bottle (salt shaker) it would fit, filled it with tiny shells and tied pretty ribbon around it to enjoy on my dresser.

Another pretty mermaid sits next to my earrings and other pretties.

I’m joining Thrifty Things Friday!

Also Katherine’s Corner,

Jeannie Marie’s ,

Ivy and Elephants,

Lavender Garden Cottage

and Jann for Share Your Cup !

New Smyrna Beach, FL 

I must be missing the seashore.

So do you think that is a thimble display case or do you have other ideas?

August Notecard Party–Tall and Skinny or Short and Wide!

I love making banners and I keep mine altogether on my desktop in a folder called bansandbutts. I did a post on it HERE!

And one thing you can know for sure, if the banner has a mountain scene, I’m in Western North Carolina.

When you see a Florida State Park, I’m here in Florida.

And if I’ve just been to the beach, it will probably have the ocean.

And the Postcard banner I have up there now is a copy cat from BJ’s Sweet Nothings! She helped me! Thanks girlfriend!!! (who knows were I am! I might be mailing myself to an exotic location! lol)

I’m joining Vee at a Haven for Vee

for the August Notecard party!

I wonder if these would make good notecards? And are they skinny or wide? heehee!

Vintage Linens - Homemade and Boughten

Let’s start with definitions…

home·made adjective made in the home, on the premises, or by one's own efforts

bought·en /ˈbôtn/ adjective bought rather than homemade.

When you don’t feel so good, do you find yourself thinking of all of the things you want to do when you feel better?

I do….and I did! I was a little ‘under the weather’ last week and thought of all kinds of projects I wanted to do just as soon as I could.

I feel better now and the first thing I did was make new pillowcases. I wash my pillowcases more often than my sheets and they were thin and faded. Actually my linens are faded, too but I love them so much that I want to keep using them. My ‘extra’ linens are solid colors and oh, how I love these beautiful pink flowers.

I looked through my stash of fabric and my eyes fell on this old sheet that I had cut apart to make an apron. There was just enough left to make 2 pillowcases.

They have been washed several times and are smooth and soft. Perfect for ‘new’ pillowcases. I even made them a little longer, the way I like them.

Here’s my bed made up with some boughten pillowcases….vintage of course!

Don’t you love that sunshine streaming in?

I’m joining Coastal Charm for

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday,

Brenda at the Cozy Little House

for Tweak it Tuesday.

How are you today?

I’m so glad to feel good again!

The View from my Kitchen Window

We have some of the most beautiful clouds here in Florida. But this post isn’t about the pretty white fluffy clouds.

(this was taken right after the shower)

We had dark clouds roll through late one afternoon and bring us shower.

I walked outside and the grass was sparkling with drops of rain. The sun was out and everything was clean and beautiful.

Our home is on a Golf Course so this is our view from the kitchen window after a rain. (that’s a golf cart path winding through)

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday,

Seasonal Sundays,

Sundays in my City,

Mosaic Monday,

and Amaze me Monday!

Do you like to go outside after a shower and enjoy the freshness it brings?

“Literary Friday” with Art@Home UPDATED!

I hope you’ve had a good week and have a fun weekend planned! I’ve stayed home a lot but it’s given me more time to read!

I read 2 books this week and both were very good! I rate my books on Goodreads now which is more fun than trying to keep up with them in a spreadsheet.

I read another book by Jeannette Walls and it is excellent! Inside the front cover of Silver Star, it said a heartbreaking story….and I thought, oh no! I wasn’t really ready for a sad story but I wouldn’t describe it that way at all! I enjoyed it!

I found a new author I like, Laurie R. King so I checked out another book by her at the library. These are mysteries and filled with intrigue and interesting locations.

Right now I am reading this book.

I haven’t really gotten into it yet so I don’t have an opinion on it yet.

I received this one in the mail this week as a giveaway win! (I know…I’ve been so lucky lately!)

Visit Bella at A Prairie Girl Reads. She does lots of reviews and loves mysteries, too! I know I’m going to love this author! Thanks Bella!!!

Here’s my stack from the library this week.

Anything catch your eye?

What are you reading right now?

I’m joining Ricki Jill for Literary Friday.

UPDATE!!!

There’s a REALLY great GIVEAWAY going on right now!

Paperback Writer has just released her 50th novel and is celebrating with a giveaway!

Go to her website HERE to read all about it! One of our blog buddies has made something special as part of the giveaway! You won’t want to MISS it!!!

A Little Florida Camo?

You just never know what you’ll see

in the “WILDS” of Florida!

Maybe an elephant dreaming of swimming in the cool turquoise water!

But maybe he’ll be content to play in the lanai on these hot days.

After all…our lanai has air conditioning!

Don’t you love his tail?

And look at that FACE!

I had fun making ‘Ele’ and used a pattern I found on the website HERE.

I’m joining Thrifty Things Friday!

(I used fabric in my ‘stash’!)

Also Katherine’s Corner,

Jeannie Marie’s ,

Ivy and Elephants

and Jann for Share Your Cup !

Have you made anything fun this week?

Giveaway WINS and Giveaway WINNER!

I’ve won some wonderful giveaways the past few weeks.

Don’t you love the beautiful jewelry that Cheryl, the Beachcomber makes? She lives in Australia and shares her life on her amazing blog! (I put the bracelet on my dishtowel for the photo)

The link to her Etsy shop is HERE!

She let me choose something from her shop and I chose the ‘Sea Treasures’ bracelet made with beautiful amazonite beads. On her listing she writes “amazonite is said to have many healing properties. it calms the mind and the nervous system. promotes overall health, wellbeing, clarity, confidence, communication. soothes emotional trauma and fear.”

It’s beautiful and I will enjoy wearing it!

Thanks Cheryl!

I also won a giveaway at Katherine’s Corner. She and I have been friends for years and I love linking to her Favorite Things Blog Hop every week. She sent me a gorgeous bag!

Nice and big, perfect for the beach or traveling! She tucked a pretty bar of soap inside.

 

I also received jewelry from Baroni Designs as part of the giveaway.

 

I love handcrafted jewelry, don’t you? What a beautiful necklace and earring set! I feel so blessed!

And now for the winner of my little giveaway!

Congrats to Susie from She Junks.

And thanks to all of you for visiting my blog and taking the time to leave sweet comments! It makes every day special!

A Lavender Gift and GIVEAWAY reminder!

My blog buddy, Danice from Homespun Hannah’s surprised me with a lavender present

…a Lavender Dreams pressie!

It’s a tin can with my blog name on it! How sweet is that?!

She sent a lavender candle, potpourri and a sweet card, too. It sure surprised me and made me feel special!

Here’s a post on her blog showing some other cans she’s transformed. Click HERE .

Thanks Danice!

Today is the last day to enter my GIVEAWAY!

Click HERE to enter!!!

“The Snugg”

If you have an IPAD…

you’ll love this stylish leather case

from The Snugg!

I was asked to do a review so I told them to surprise me with the color.

They sent a RED leather IPAD cover and it is gorgeous! (fits our IPAD 3 perfectly)

The first thing you notice is that faint scent of real leather and then when you take it out of the packaging, you feel the smooth leather softness in your hands.

It’s beautiful AND practical!

I looked at the reviews and everyone loves this brand, The Snugg!

You can order it direct from the company and the prices are great!

I like the hand strap on the back. It’s perfect for carrying your IPAD or for reclining with it on your lap.

The first thing my husband said is that it lives up to it’s name. It’s perfectly ‘Snugg’ and everything is accessible…microphone, cord connections, etc.

I am thrilled with this IPAD case and have my eye on a baby blue one now!

Do you have an IPAD? Do you have a protective case that works as a stand? This one even has a loop to keep your Stylus!

I give this product a THUMBS UP!!!

Visit The Snugg HERE!