vintage bowl...

I think I'm actually happy this week has come to a close…

I’ve found myself dragging a bit, don’t particularly know why.  Must be post something or other…

I’m off work tomorrow and I have the whole day to play in the dirt and nothing perks me up quite like weed free flower beds with nice fresh compost…big sigh…

I am weird, aren’t I?

I’ve wanted to share these next photos with you for a couple of weeks…

My sister in law Shelly is the best thrift store shopper I know. She noticed the stemware and juice pitcher I scored at Goodwill last month and happened on this beautiful, vintage bowl in exactly the same pattern.  It is the perfect size candy dish for my hutch and I look forward to filling it up often.

Notice what a perfect match it is with the glassware in my new shelf display…

If that weren’t enough she made me the most scrumptious cupcakes for my birthday and brought them over to me in this…

Adorable, huh?

I am one blessed girl...

Looking forward to the weekend,

Patty

I've linked up to My Cottage Charm, Treasures and Trinkets...

paper transformations...

It's Thursday and that means it's time for Treasures and Trinkets over at  My Cottage Charm.  I can't believe we flew through March already...where does time go?

I have two super simple transformations to share that will end up in my new cottage kitchen very soon.

    

Do you remember when I shared this from my Goodwill shopping excursion a couple of weeks ago?  I knew the size and soft green color were perfect but the "friends" sentiment would limit what I wanted to use it for.  I went through my stash of designer paper and found this Girl Friday paper by cosmo cricket and simply cut strips to place over the sentiment, being careful to leave some of the green exposed.  I inked and sanded all the edges to give it a more worn look.  The addition of a paper flower was all it needed and wa..la...perfect for what I have in mind.  (That's my dog bear in my garden last year as a temporary place holder.)

For my second super simple project...I was in need of a kitchen towel bar beside our sink but the space on the cabinet is kind of akward and an actual bar would be too long...so I found this peg hook in the garage that I must have bought for some other project long ago...

A coat of celery spray paint and the addition of some paper piecing of the same Girl Friday paper and I now have the perfect size towel holder.

I can't wait to show you what they look like in their proper place...

I should have a little time to play today so hopefully they'll be up and ready to show you soon.

Go over and take a look at the other transformations...I'm sure you'll find something to inspire you.

Blessings,

Patty