Sunday, May 31, 2009

GLAMMING A CAMPER

MANY OF YOU KNOW THAT WITH TODAYS ECONOMY, YOU HAVE TO SCRIMP & SAVE ON PLEASURE TRIPS; SO IN AN EFFORT TO CUT CORNERS YOU MAY WANT SOMETHING LONG LASTING, LIKE AN OUTBUILDING TURNED INTO A GETAWAY OR A CAMPER AT A LAKE; I AM FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE BOTH & MAKING THEM COMFORTABLE IS SO MUCH FUN WHEN YOU HAVE PROPS ALL OVER THE PLACE.I HAVE PICTURED MY STUDIO ON HERE BEFORE, I WILL REFRESH YOUR MEMORY :) BUT MY CAMPER CIRCA 1987 MAY LOOK LIKE ONE ON THE OUTSIDE, BUT THE INSIDE IS A COTTAGE ON WHEELS, FROM THE BARKCLOTH CURTAINS TO THE SLIPCOVERED LOVESEAT, PAINTED WALLS & TCHOTCHKES THAT EVOKE COTTAGE CHARM. SO HERE IS A SHORT TOUR OF MY "GLAMPER", AS THE NEW TERM IS FOR, NOT YOUR ORDINARY CAMPER DECORATING :)
I'M NOT ALWAYS A HAPPY CAMPER, ESPECIALLY IF I HAVE NO ELECTRIC :) MY IDEA OF ROUGHING IT, IS A NITE AT THE MOTEL 8, REAL CAMPING IS THE HILTON LOL. BUT I GOT A GOOD DEAL ON THIS MOBILE GET AWAY & COULDN'T RESIST SO I HOPE YOU ENJOY THESE PICTURES.




THESE ARE HOMESPUN CHECK CURTAINS THAT I MADE WITH DEEP OLD TATTED LACE FOR THE BORDER


SINCE I DON'T USE THE STOVE TOP, I PUT AN OLD CUTTING BOARD ON TOP FOR MORE SPACE


THESE ARE COOL RESIN SEA SHELLS THAT ARE AMAZINGLY REALISTIC


THIS IS THE BACK SHELF BEHIND MY SOFA


THIS REPRO SIGN IS SO CUTE WITH THE OLD CAMPER


ANOTHER LITTLE CAMPER & SAMPLER & LOG LAMP



MY HUSBANDS ALL FOR COMFORT, SO THE WING CHAIR RECLINER IS HIS & I ADDED THE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE FOR ATMOSPHERE & IT ALSO KEEPS US WARM :)


I LOVE THIS CANVAS PILLOW


FIREPLACE

KITCHEN TABLE WITH OLD TATTED LACE TABLECLOTH


THIS IS MY CORNER SINK



MY LOVESEAT


MY SIDE TABLE WITH BARKCLOTH COVER


TWO ADIRONDACK CHAIRS THAT ARE IN FRONT OF THE FOUNTAIN


THE FOUNTAIN, HOW SOOTHING.........


DINING ALFRESCO, BUT HUBBY DOESN'T LIKE BUGS!



PLANTER ON THE PORCH RAILING THAT I PUT NEAR PATIO


ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME (A LITTLE HOME) EVEN A TV, IS THIS CAMPING?!


I MADE THESE BARKCLOTH CURTAINS FOR ALL THE WINDOWS


ABOVE THE FRIDGE TO STOW STUFF ARE THESE 40'S PICNIC TINS I COLLECT


ME, STIRRING THE FIRE


AH, COUNTRY LIFE


I'M PRACTICING FOR "SURVIVOR"




CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF DOING NOTHING!


MY FOUNTAIN & SOME OLD GREEN SHUTTERS FOR PRIVACY.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

ANOTHER SALE GONE, GONE, GONE!


ANOTHER SALE OUT OF THE WAY, THANKS TO ALL MY "PEEPS" THAT SHOWED UP (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) FOR MAKING IT A SUCCESSFUL & FUN SALE, THANKS TO ALL MY NEW FRIENDS THAT I'VE MET, YOU'RE GREAT & I HOPE YOU KEEP CHECKING BACK OFTEN, NEXT WEEK I'M OFF ON A BUYING TRIP, HOPE I WILL FIND GOODIES THAT YOU'LL WANT. MY NEXT SHOW IS QUAILCREST, SO I'LL BE HOARDING FOR THAT, SOME OF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN,'CAUSE I LET YOU PEEK IN MY BUILDING :)HERE ARE SOME PICS OF MY DAY TODAY, WISH YOU COULD'VE MADE IT, YOU MISSED OUT, MAYBE NEXT YEAR.


SETTING UP THE BISTRO AREA, LOOKS LIKE GILLIGANS ISLAND LOL




HUBBYS' CONTRIBUTION FOR THE SALE :)



THESE WENT RIGHT AWAY!


TENT OF TREATS


MORE STUFF


NEW FRIENDS LOOKING FOR BARGAINS


OH, THOSE CRAZY SISTERS, WHAT FUN WE HAD :)




NEW BUYERS SCOURING FOR BARGAINS



ME LOOKING BUSY, OOPS I WAS


CAUGHT!!!!!



OK, WHERE'S THE GOOD STUFF!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

........AND THE SALE GOES ON :)

HOPE ALL YOU THAT ARE CLOSE BY CAN COME TO THE TOWN SALES, STOP BY & SAY HI & HAVE A BITE TO EAT AT THE "BISTRO GRILL"& GIONIS FAMOUS ITALIAN LEMONADE IF I HAVE TIME TO MAKE IT :) WHEN: MAY30TH FROM 8-? WHERE: JEROMESVILLE,OHIO


THESE CEMENT BIRDS ARE VINTAGE & CAME FROM AN ESTATE IN CT THEY HAVE A SPIKE FOR A FENCE OR POST C*O*O*L....




I FOUND THE GARDEN TOOLS (TOES EXTRA) lol


UPDATE.......I'M STILL PULLING STUFF OUT & FINDING THINGS I DIDN'T KNOW I HAD, A CEMTERY GATE

Monday, May 25, 2009

ANOTHER UPDATE:) MORE STUFF

I FOUND MORE STUFF, SOME NOT NECESSARILY FOR SALE AS I LOOK AT IT AS I'M PRICING IT & CHANGE MY MIND ON SOME THINGS, NOT ALOT, BUT SOMETIMES :)














COOL CORNER WALL CUPBOARD!










Saturday, May 23, 2009

GARAGE SALE UPDATE

I'M STILL GETTING READY FOR MY BIG EVENT, HAD A BUMP IN THE ROAD AS IF ANYTHIING COULD GET MORE HECTIC AFTER REDOING MY SONS NEW HOME & LANDSCAPING, I'M ALMOST DONE WITH HIM, BUT I HAD TO MOVE MY DAUGHTER TO GERMAN VILLAGE (COLUMBUS) FRIDAY. I STILL HAVE ALOT TO PRICE & DIG OUT, I SWEAR I HAVE MORE THAN A COUNTRY STORE, NOOKS & CRANNIES ALL OVER THE PLACE, YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU'VE NEVER BEEN TO MY SALE BEFORE & IF YOU SEE SOMETHING IN AN OUT OF THE WAY PLACE JUST ASK IF YOU'RE INTERESTED,BUT DON'T GET MAD IF I SAY NO :). OH & THE OTHER THING, MY DAUGHTER IS STAYING WITH ME UNTIL THURSDAY & HER CAT IS LIVING IN MY STUDIO, SO I TOLD HER THE CAT HAS TO BE GONE SO I CAN CLEAN IT BECAUSE MY "PEEPS" LIKE TO LOOK IN THERE & THAT'S WHERE THE COUNTRY BOOKS ARE, SO NOW I'M ENTERTAINING 4 CATS. TO MY EARLY BUYERS: i think there's plenty of elbow room as i will be pulling stuff out & still
pricing that day & some stuff may not be for sale that is mine that i store in
the garage, but i'm going to gut the garage pretty much :) SO, PLAY NICE; THE OTHER BUILDINGS ARE ALSO FULL & THE ATTIC BASEMENT & OTHER 13 ROOMS, I'M TIRED.


OLD PIE SAFE IF I CAN PART WITH IT, BUT I HAVE AN EARLY ORIGINAL BARN RED STEP BACK FOR $300, WAS $600



WHITEWASH & COOL RESIN BIRDHOUSES



GARDEN TOOLS IF I CAN FIND THEM :)



SHUTTERS FROM MAINE IF I CAN DIG THEM OUT :)

Monday, May 18, 2009

MY JOURNEY ON THE MAKINGS OF A GARAGE SALE, BON MARCHE

TODAY I PAINTED MORE STUFF FOR THE GARAGE SALE, LOVE HOW THE WALNUT CUPBOARD TURNED OUT & IT CAN BE YOURS :) COME ON YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT LOL

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HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF ME GETTING READY FOR MY BIG SALE. IT TAKES A LOT OF TIME & PLANNING TO ARRANGE A GREAT SALE; I HOPE MINE IS A SUCCESS AS IT HAS BEEN IN THE PAST :) THIS MORNING I WILL VENTURE OUT & PULL STUFF OUT TO PAINT. I FOUND A HAUL THIS WEEKEND & A FRIEND IS COMING BY WITH LOOT THIS WEEK, YAY!!!!!!YOU SHOULD SEE THE FRENCH WINE TASTING TABLE I GOT, IT'S SO BIG I PUT IT IN THE GARDEN. NOT SURE IF IT WILL BE FOR SALE, YOU KNOW ANYTHING FRENCH WITH ME IS A KEEPER; I ACTUALLY THINK I'M THE FRENCH ITALIAN :) OH WELL CE LA VIE, DID I SAY THAT?! HERE IS A SAMPLING OF WHAT I'LL HAVE AT THE TOWN SALE MAY 30TH & MAY 29TH EARLY BUYER, FOR MY VERY SPECIAL PEEPS :) I'VE GOT A LOT OF DIGGING TO DO, ARCHITECTURE,TCHOTCHKE (YOU KNOW CHACH),BOY DO I HAVE THE "STUFF" OH & COUNTRY BOOKS THAT ARE LIKE NEW AT A FRACTION OF THE COST :)

















































A QUICK RENTAL REDO

FRESHEN UP WITH THESE IDEAS:
* PAINT ON WALL COLOR. IF YOUR LANDLORD OBJECTS, ASK IF YOU CAN PAINT ONE WALL.
* BUY METAL OR WOOD BLINDS AND EMBELLISH THEM WITH GAUZY FABRIC.
* FRESH COLORFUL TOWELS ADD INSTANT CHICNESS. INSTEAD OF HANGING THEM ON TOWEL BARS, ROLL THEM UP AND PUT THEM INTO BASKETS.
* LAYER THE BED WITH LAYERS OF ODD SIZE PILLOWS AND SHAMS.
* BUY INEXPENSIVE CARPET REMNANTS, EVEN A SMALL RUG CAN BRIGHTEN AN OTHERWISE DULL WOODEN FLOOR.
* WASH WINDOWS, OPEN ALL DRAPES, ADD FLOWERS, DECLUTTER CLOSETS AND COUNTERS SO SPACES SEEM LARGER AND MORE APPEALING
* UPDATE YOUR SOFA AND CHAIRS WITH SLIPCOVERS OR A LARGE THROW AND PILLOWS, FABRIC REMNANTS OR LARGE SCARVES.
* ADDING NEW KNOBS TO CABINETRY WITH LITTLE EFFORT ADDS NEWNESS TO KITCHEN.
* TO EXPAND SPACE IN ANY ROOM, PUT UP A LARGE MIRROR OR SEVERAL SMALL ONES.
* CREATE A VIEW IN ANY ROOM WITH A MURAL THAT IS EASY TO TEAR OFF WHEN YOU MOVE.
* SUITCASES OR TRUNKS CAN STORE OUT OF SEASON "STUFF" IN AN OTHERWISE CRAMPED APARTMENT.


LET'S MAKE ROOM FOR A GUEST ROOM
USING CREATIVE IDEAS FOR LAST MINUTE ARRIVALS:
* WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO COOK SOMETHING FRAGRANT OR OPEN THE WINDOWS TO AIR OUT THE HOUSE, INVITING SCENTS GO A LONG WAY. BE SURE TO STASH OFFENDING ODOR INTERRUPTERS SUCH AS LITTER BOXES!
* LEAVE A LIGHT ON SUCH AS A LAMP, CANDLE OR PORCH LIGHT SO GUESTS WILL GET THE SENSE THAT YOU ARE WAITING FOR THEM.
* FILL THE BATHROOM WITH EXTRA ESSENTIALS SUCH AS BATH TOWELS, SOAP, ANYTHING THAT MAKES THEM FEEL FRESH AND CLEAN.
* TURN OFF THE TV; LEAVE A STACK OF BOOKS OR MAGAZINES OF INTEREST.
* IF YOU HAVE PETS AND YOUR GUESTS AREN'T THE PET KIND, TRY TO KEEP THEM SCARCE.
* KEEP EXTRA BOOTS, JACKETS AND UMBRELLAS ON HAND; BUY THEM INEXPENSIVELY AT A THRIFT STORE.
* IF YOUR GUESTS ARE ADVENTUROUS AND YOU HAVE A PICKUP TRUCK, AND IT'S A NICE NIGHT OUT, FIX THE BACK OF THE TRUCK INTO A BED WITH BLANKETS AND PILES OF PILLOWS, SO THEY CAN SLEEP UNDER THE STARS!






Friday, May 15, 2009

A QUILT IS A QUILT OR IS IT, THE WONDERFUL USES OF QUILTS :)

QUILTS ARE TRULY A WORK OF ART, CAN YOU IMAGINE SITTING STILL FOR THAT LONG & SEWING SO PATIENTLY. I CAN'T SIT STILL & DO ONE THING AT A TIME.
THE PATTERNS ARE AS INTERESTING AS THE INTRICATE STITCHWORK & THE MATERIAL USED ALSO IS SOMETHING TO BEHOLD.
I DON'T CARE MUCH FOR FEEDSACK QUILTS AS THE MATERIAL IS SOMETIMES BUSY TO LOOK AT; BUT THE STORY BEHIND THE FEEDSACK IS FASCINATING. WHEN THE WOMEN WOULD GO TO THE FEED STORE & GET SUGAR & FLOUR, THEY WOULD BE IN MATERIAL SACKS, SO THEY WOULD TRY TO GET MATCHING MATERIAL TO MAKE A COMPLETE DRESS, WHEN THEY COULDN'T GET ALL MATCHING MATERIAL, THEY WOULD USE THE ODD PIECES FOR A QUILT. SO THAT'S WHY SOME ARE BUSY LOOKING.
HOMESPUN QUILTS ARE THE EARLIER ONES WHERE THE MATERIAL WAS MADE AT HOME, HENCE "HOMESPUN". THESE ARE MY FAVORITES AS THEY ARE OLDER & HAVE THAT TIMEWORN, SOFT LOOK & FEEL. I PARTICULARLY LOVE THE OLD BLUE,GREENS,REDS&BROWNS.

THE NAMES OF PATTERNS ARE EQUALLY AS CHARMING:
* TRIP AROUND THE WORLD
* CRAZY QUILT
* DOUBLE WEDDING RING
* FLOWER BASKET
* LONESTAR
* SCHOOLHOUSE
* PINWHEEL
* DRESDEN PLATE
* SUNBONNET SUE
* OHIO STAR
* DUCKS FOOT IN THE PUDDLE OR BEARPAW
ALSO THE NAMES OF THESE QUILT PATTERNS ARE DIFFERENT NAMES IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.















THERE ARE MANY USES FOR QUILTS OTHER THAN THE OBVIOUS ON A BED. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS THAT I'VE USED:

* AS A SHOWER CURTAIN, BUT BE SURE TO PUT A PLASTIC LINER BEHIND IT.
* ON A WALL BEHIND A BED
* ON A TABLE
* SWAGGED ON A WALL, BRING A CORNER UP WITH AN IRON STAR ON THE CORNER
* WRAPPED AROUND A LOUNGE CUSHION
* CUT UP & MADE INTO PILLOWS
* RAGBALLS
* DRAPED OVER A DEACONS BENCH
* FOLDED AT THE FOOT OF A BED
* STACKED IN A CUPBOARD
* ON A PORCH SWING
* ON THE LAWN FOR A PICNIC
* CUT AS A RUNNER
* SACHETS
THER ARE MANY USES AS YOU CAN SEE,WITH A LITTLE IMAGINATION YOU WILL THINK OF SOME OF YOUR OWN IDEAS :)


COME TO THE ANNUAL JEROMESVILLE GARAGE SALES MAY 30TH & I'LL HAVE TONS OF VINTAGE QUILTS AT CHEAP PRICES :) & IF YOU'RE SOME OF THE LUCKY FEW WHO GET TO COME EARLY, GRAB (NOT ME) & BE NICE; MORE ABOUT THAT LATER. IT GETS PRETTY CRAZY AT THE EARLY BUYERS SO PLAY NICE LOL.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

SIX THINGS ABOUT ME

PER ASHABBYCHICKS' REQUEST SIX THINGS ABOUT ME: HMMMMMMMM HERE GOES ONY SIX HUH :)

1. I WANTED TEN CHILDREN (GLAD I STOPPED AT TWO, I'D BE TRASHED & NOT TREASURED :)
2. WAS ALMOST A ROCKETTE (THIS CLOSE)
3. WAS ALMOST A NUN (EVEN CLOSER)
4. HAVE BEEN TURNING T2T SINCE I WAS 13
5. WAS ON TV SHOWING HOW TO TURN T2T
6. GLAD I HAVE THE INTERNET, TO FIND DEALS & MEET OTHER T2TER'S

OK, I COULD GO ON, I'M WRITING MY MEMOIRS, QUITE INTERESTING LOL

Monday, May 11, 2009

THE ENGLISH COUNTRY LOOK




GROUP VINTAGE PICTURES ON A WALL WITH COAT HOOKS.
*BUILD SHELVES BY STACKING SEVERAL BENCHES ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND ACCENT WITH BOOKS AND POTTERY.
* AN OLD MANTLE CLOCK IS AN ENGLISH COUNTRY ACCENT.
* PAINT A DESIGN ON A TABLE WITH STENCILS OR FAUX A DESIGN.
OUTDOORS, PLACE A BENCH IN A SECLUDED SPOT.
PLANT HERBS WITH AN AROMA BY THE BACK DOOR.
* BRING THE GARDEN RIGHT UP TO YOUR DOOR WITH A STATUE AND BRIGHTLY COLORED PLANTS.
* HANG A "WELCOME" BASKET BY THE DOOR FROM AN ORNATE HOOK.
*A DRESSER OR A CABINET CAN BE MADE RUSTIC BY GLUING TWIGS TO THE FRONT.
* WHEN SELECTING FABRICS, CARPETS AND COLOR SW
WHEN SELECTING FABRICS, CARPETS AND COLOR SWATCHES; PUT THEM IN THE ROOM TO BE USED FOR A DA Y OR TWO TO SEE IF YOU WILL LIKE IT.
IF YOUR HOME HAS A WIDE HALL, PLACE A LOVESEAT
OR WIDE BENCH TO ACT AS A WINDOW SEAT FOR
READING OR VISITING.
*INSTALL A MANTEL BETWEEN TWO WINDOWS AND
DECORATE AS A FOCAL POINT.
* PLACE A SMALL TABLE BETWEEN TWO WINDOWS AND
DECORATE WITH FRESH FLOWERS.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

MOMISMS HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL YOU MOTHERS :)

I didn't ask who put it there, I said pick it up!

Don't cross your eyes, they'll get stuck that way.

You must get that from your father's side of the family.

Go ask your father!

Wait until your father gets home!

Go to your room and think about what you did.


Running away? Let me help you pack your bags.

Running away? Send me a postcard when you get there!

Don't go out with your head wet - you'll catch a cold.

Stop crying before I give you something to cry about.

Don't make me tell you again.

You'll miss me when I'm gone!

Did you use soap in that shower?

You don't have to like me - I'm your mother.


Your shoes have to be somewhere -
they didn't walk out of the house by themselves!

You didn't learn that in THIS house!

LOOK at me when I'm talking to you.

So it's raining. You're not made of sugar,
you won't melt.



Am I talking to a brick wall?

What do you mean carry you?
I carried you for nine months!

I was not put on this earth to entertain you.

You just have big bones.

A little soap never hurt anyone.

It's no use crying over spilt milk.



If you don't quit that,
I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week.

I don't know how you turned out the way you did!


Where do you think YOU'RE going?!

Eat your carrots - they're good for your eyes!

Eat the crust on the bread - it'll make your hair curly. AH, THAT MUST HAVE BEEN WHAT HAPPENED TO ME :)

If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.

If it were a snake, it would have bitten you.

You won't be happy until you break it, will you?

There's enough dirt in those ears to grow potatoes!

Do I have to send you a written invitation?!
Sit down and eat!


Go play outside, it's a beautiful day!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

WORDS TO PONDER


If all the world is a stage, where does the audience sit?

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

WORDS TO PONDER


Why do hair shampoo instructions say "Lather. Rinse. Repeat"? If you did this, would you ever be able to stop?

Monday, May 4, 2009

WHAT MAKES IT COUNTRY.....DETAILS THAT CONNECT US TO THE PAST




COUNTRY STYLE EMBRACES THE WORN AND WEATHERED LOOK. THINK "FARMHOUSE" AND YOU'VE BASICALLY SUMMED UP THE COUNTRY LOOK. THERE ARE NUMEROUS WAYS TO COUNTRIFY YOUR HOME. YOU CAN CREATE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING WITH MOLDINGS MADE OF WOOD OR LOOK ALIKE POLYMERS; ALSO HANGING OLD PIECES OF ARCHITECTURE SALVAGED FROM DRESSERS, MANTELS, AND THE EXTERIOR OF OLD HOUSES.
FADED FABRICS AND PEELING PAINT ARE THE SECRET TO COUNTRY LOOKS APPEAL; IT ONLY ENHANCES THE PATINA OF TIME THAT LETS US UNWIND AND ENJOY LIVING WITH OUR TREASURES.
CEILINGS OF A COUNTRY HOME ARE ALSO PART OF THE DECOR A TING DESIGN. WHETHER YOU CHOOSE BEADBOARD OR BEAMS OR WALLPAPER(JUST DON'T CHOOSE STUCCO)! IF YOU ALREADY HAVE STUCCO AND YOU'RE STUCK (PARDON THE PUN!) WITH IT, YOU CAN WORK AROUND IT. IF YOU CHOOSE BEAMS, HANGING DRIED HERBS OR BASKETS CREATES COUNTRY IMMEDIATELY.
NOTHING WARMS A COUNTRY ROOM LIKE A WOOD FLOOR, BUT BRICK AND SLATE ARE ALSO A GOOD
CHOICE. DON'T FORGET WOOD FLOORS CAN BE PAINTED, STENCILED, SPATTERED AND CHECKERBOARDED; SO IF YOU GET BORED JUST DO ONE OR ALL OF THE ABOVE OVER TIME.
FABRICS BRING A COUNTRY HOME TO LIFE WHEN YOU USE CALICOS, HOMESPUNS, LINENS, GINGHAMS, AND THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THERE IS REPRODUCTION FABRIC AT AFFORDABLE PRICES.
EVERY COUNTRY HOME NEEDS A COLLECTION BUT NOT CLUTTER. AN OPEN CUPBOARD OR SHELVING IS PERFECT FOR THIS.
PAINTED FURNITURE IS CONSIDERED LESS FORMAL AND IS PERFECT FOR THE COUNTRY LOOK.
THERE ARE MANY FACETS TO COUNTRY; IT CAN BE AMERICAN COUNTRY, SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRY, ENGLISH OR FRENCH COUNTRY ... IT CAN BE ELEGANT, BUT IT MUST BE RELAXED AND COMFORTABLE.
I KNOW I ALWAYS WRITE ABOUT VINTAGE THIS AND VINTAGE THAT WHEN DECORATING, BUT IT'S JUST AS EASY TO TAKE SOMETHING NEW AND MAKE IT LOOK OLD WITH A LITTLE BEATING UP! I HAVE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AGED NEW FURNITURE. SO, USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND START CREATING!
LASTLY, COUNTRY IS ABOUT COMFORT;, YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR THAT IT DIDN'T TAKE MUCH WORK TO ACHIEVE YOUR LOOK. SO RELAX AND TAKE YOUR TIME;
AFTER ALL, ROME WASN'T BUlLT IN A DAY, ALTHOUGH IF I WAS THERE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN!








Sunday, May 3, 2009

MORE MOMISMS


IT'S ALMOST MOTHERS DAY, HERE ARE SOME MORE MOMISMS :) IF YOU KNOW SOME LET ME KNOW.

*Honestly, that cardigan looks great on you - the girls had better watch out with you around!
*Bored! How can you be bored? I was never bored at your age.
* Shut the door - I can't pay to heat the whole neighborhood.


*Who'll end up walking, bathing and feeding it...?

*Don't pick at it, it'll get infected.

*I would have never talked to my mother like that!

*Don't use that tone with me!

*You better wipe that smile off you face before I do it for you.


*"I don't know" is not an answer.

*I don't care what everyone else is doing,
*I care what YOU are doing.

*As long as you live under my roof, you'll listen to my rules.


*Don't make me come in there!

*Don't roll your eyes at me.

*I'm not going to ask you again

*What do I look like, your maid?!

*I wouldn't make you do it if I didn't love you.


*Who do you think you are - the Queen of Sheba?

*I always love you, but I don't always like you.

*Are you going out dressed like THAT?

*Don't sit so close to the TV - you'll ruin your eyes.

*If you keep acting like a baby, I'll start treating you like one.

*You'll understand when you're older.

*Turn off the light!Do you think we own the electric company?

*Some day you'll thank me for this.

*You can't always have what you want.

*Life's not fair.


*I'm not running a taxi service here!

*What have I done to deserve such ungrateful children?

*When I was a little girl ...

*Act your age!

*Don't make me stop this car!

*Don't put that in your mouth - you don't know where it's been.

*Are your hands broken? Pick it up!

*We had a lot more respect for adults when I was a child.

*I'll treat you like an adult when you start acting like one.

*If you keep sticking your tongue out, it'll fall off.

*Who died and left you boss?

*You are getting on my last nerve!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

WORDS TO PONDER


If two mouses are mice and two louses are lice, why aren't two houses hice?

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