We are found in the Country... so if you are looking for that Quaint Time away, Stroll on over to Visit with Us... The Tea will be Brewing & Homemade Cookies will be Served. You will Truly Enjoy the drive over the Hills and through the Woods to Scenic Western Marion County.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Blessed Easter Sunday



Every year at our small church we bring the cross to life with a mixtue of flowers.
The end result is quite beautiful and unique each year. After services the cross is delivered to the Nursing Home for the residents to enjoy for a few days. It is really nice that everyone brings some flowers (real & silk) to help bring the cross to life.
This year we had alot of fragrant Apple Blossoms!
Hope everyone enjoyed their Easter Sunday in whatever way makes them happy.

Blessings to you and yours.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Happy Easter!



Welcome! Happy Easter!

Well, it has been awhile since I've had the time to blog! So much has happened.
Have been working hard on our online shop (see sidebar) it takes allot of time to post for me! The Home and Garden Show was success! Had such a wonderful time meeting other vendors and guests to our booth. I will try to get some pictures up soon. A friend of mine, Barbara, helped me get the booth set up and we did a botique theme. There was a Derby Table, Angel Table, Pitcher & Wares Table, the front end of the booth housed all the concrete items I felt like taking. I pretty much sold out of Harley Davidson Concrete Wings and Bunnies! We had a wonderful time and look forward to participating next year.
My surgury went very well, will be going back for check up this Tuesday. I can breathe and sleep so much better it is amazing!
We took our grandkids for a short vacation for spring break this past week and enjoyed the time we had with them. So, allot going on but looking forward to things setteling down some.
Hope all of you enjoy your Easter and have a blessed day!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Hello to all my Frugal Friends!

This falls under the category of "I wish I had known sooner."
I just found out that January 17 to 24 was "National Thrift
Week." Originally started in 1916 and sponsored by the YMCA,
it fell out of favor and disappeared in 1966. The Templeton
Foundation (think John Templeton of mutual fund fame) is
trying to bring it back with a site called "Bring Back Thrift
Week" . Not only are they
trying to raise interest, but they also have some very good
policy proposals (i.e. matched savings accounts for the low
income and children, a product safety commission for financial
products, increased financial education, etc.) This looks like
something that you'll want to check out.
All the Best!

The Lords Prayer




This old Folk Art Print says it all! Came across this a while back at an Estate Sale. It is set in a very nice old wood frame. Very detailed print with some of the Ten Commandments around the prayer. This is a mint piece, if you collect folk art. (Will try to post another picture on the side bar this is a close up.)

I love it because it is "our" traditional prayer that everyone knows.

Posting this for everyone who is suffering in this terrrible winter storm. May God Bless Each and Everyone!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Feeling Very Blessed



Feeling very blessed so I tried to make this blackberry pie from what I salvaged from the freezer, it may not be beautiful; but it was tasty!
Thanks for your comments and a special thanks to Pamela at Beehind Thyme for posting for me while we were without power. We survived with minimal damage. Tree limbs and trees down but not on the house or shop. Our power lines an phone lines were all down in the front yard, so we were without power from Monday Morning till Saturday Afternoon. Stayed warm with a propane heater. It did get cold at night but was very thankful to be able to stay in our home with our dogs. They were all scared!
What I missed the most was the computer! Never would have thought that would be the case. Sure missed checking on the blogs and chatting with everyone!
Received alot of emails as well and it is so neat to have such special friends that I have made thru blogging! Truly missed your sites and feeling connected.
So that is my Humble Pie, not taking for granted the things we need the most in our lives. FRIENDS. We can get by without power and other things we think are so necessary, but we need our connection with others, people we relate to and care about. So, Blessings to All of You!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Frightful Time...

Good Evening...

Cathy ask if I would come on to inform you... that they are experiencing some REALLY BAD weather at this moment. ALL electricity is out with lots of damage in the area. They hope to be back up and running soon, but it doesn't look OR sound good.

Please, keep them & others in your thoughts & prayers.

Monday, January 26, 2009

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Try to check me out on Facebook! Lots of pictures of Family, Dogs, Business and Senic Marion County. If any of you are on Facebook, please ask to be my friend! If you are not already on Facebook, check it out, another good way to get your business and blogs seen! Networking always helps!
Have a Great Week!