Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year...what do you eat????

Happy New Year....a little early I know. I was thinking (scary!!)...what do you eat for your
"Good Luck" food for the New Year? I know it is different in some areas of the country. For the Harrison Homestead it is black-eyed peas and this year I will add fresh kale and potatoes.
At the cousin's house in W.VA. it is sauerkraut with noodles and pork, I just heard about
Hoppin' John (made with black-eyed peas). So, what is your 2011 Good Luck meal?

Do you take your trees down or leave them up and retire them after the New Year? This year I am doing differently...I still have my big tree up and will leave it up until after the stroke of midnight...we will see if the luck changes. Plus I really love the glow she gives off and Eli likes having the ladder in the room.


So....will you watch the ball drop in Time Square tonight? Will you actually be there or watching it from the comfort of home? Ours will be spent spending a little time with Lori and Peter
and then we will be home...hopefully we can manage to keep the old eyes open until midnight, but even if we don't, I know we will be in a new year upon awaking.



As you can see Eli is my forever companion...he helps me do pretty much EVERYTHING!!! I am trying really hard to get my "groove" back....by the way thank you for all of the wonderful comments and e-mails about getting back into the swing of things.
I am working on this sampler at night while watching t.v. and I have also managed a couple of extreme prim bunnies.


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I wish you much happiness and success in the new year.


Blessings,

Robin


Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Where The Heck Is Stella...

....and where did she hide my groove???? I have lost it
and I have looked high and low for it, called it back, begged it to come back.
I have sent out an S.O.S. for it and NOTHING!!!!
I just can not bring myself to do anything related to a craft, sewing , needle punch
or cross stitch.
I am outa my groove and I so want it back. I was sooo happy to say
I was on vacation...taking a break, enjoying the season....WELL, it's over and here I sit.
Went to Jo-Ann's today, yep...that will get me back in the swing...new material and of course
some of that 70 percent off wrapping paper!!! Come home, and NOTHING!!! Nap time with my babies...Eli is so sweet.
What the heck am I gonna do????
I have a booth, shop, and show that need new merchandise not to mention
the update for Early Work....YIKES!!!!!!
How do you get your groove back after taking some time off?
I need help and need it FAST!!!!
Have a Blessed Day...and I sure hope that you never
loose your groove.
Robin

Monday, December 27, 2010

The Day After Hang-Over

Good Monday morning to you and yours. I guess most are off this week and taking down trees and hanging up balloons and such...getting ready for another celebration. Can you believe
another year has come and gone....so quickly I might add. Christmas did THIS to Eli....what will New Year's do to my little furry man????? His first Christmas
was a blast and he knew what to do with his bags and toys...but he liked the bows
the best of all. In fact I have one under my pillow....at 3 a.m. this morning he wanted to play Bow on the bed, gotta love him.
What will you be doing this week....I am moving my home shop upstairs to the den. Actually just a table and extra sewing machine. And I will be learning how to use my stencil cutter.
Taking down the trees is next on my list. I want my house back to normal...whatever that is!
Noooo....not hanging any balloons or streamers for New Years, usually it is just Lee and I trying to make it till the ball drops.
Have a blessed day...I am off to take down the bedroom tree.
Robin

Friday, December 24, 2010

Outa Tape and Time

Merry Christmas!!!!! I am outa tape...and that's a good thing cause I
truly do not think that this tree can hold much more.These are the packages that stay here...for us. What travels with us tomorrow has already been removed.
My sweet babies are patiently awaiting Santa...notice Tinsley's "Pre Christmas Gift".
Yep, even Eli managed to be a sweetheart today....I think he knows who is coming......

How cute is he here? He was my wrapping "helper" over the last few days.
He did keep me company. Yep, now I am outa time....our celebrating has already started.
Tonight was the first time Justin had been to his Grandparents on Christmas Eve in almost 20...count them...20 years. It was wonderful. Our new tradition has begun...a nice dinner out, to Grandma's, out looking at lights and listening to the sounds of the season....such a good time. Although before all the "good times" started we were side swiped by a car....and he didn't even stop. No real damage done, just pissed and nerves, but all is well.

So with that said...I am off to play Santa for my fur babies...they love toys in bags and I am sure that they will teach Eli.


MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIENDS AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY WITH YOUR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS




Wednesday, December 22, 2010

A Simple Blessing

As the day draws near I wanted to extend my wish for you...
May you enjoy all of life's simple pleasures...
The warmth of family and friends...
Finding the perfect snowflake...
A cozy fire...
The glow of a candle...
The scent of mulling spices....
...And Peace in your heart.
Merry Christmas my Friends and many many Blessings to you
and your family.
Robin

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

The Stockings Were Hung.....

by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. They do not hang at the chimney any longer, but these were my Christmas Stockings.
There is also a natural color...2 red and one natural...they are very old burlap with
embroidery letters. I would sit in the middle of my parents while my dad would
read me this story...off to bed and wait for Santa. I remember getting a Winnie The Pooh bigger than I was...I also remember the year with the Barbie Condo...I awoke...what WAS ALL that noise...more like bad language....oh no, my Dad....Santa won't come until EVERYONE is asleep...or so I thought...I heard him tell my Mom that he just could not get the *##* thing together....I went back to bed....awoke in the morning and was told Santa was RUSHED and needed help from my Dad. My Mom also said that Santa would not ask my Dad for help again...LOL.
So for the last 50 Christmas' these stockings have been a part of my tradition. It just would not be Christmas without them and the little wooden angels.

Have a Blessed Day, I am headed out into the crowds...wooohooo!!!!

Robin

Monday, December 20, 2010

Traditions....

My little angels have been a part of my Christmas since I can remember.
Every year my Grandmother would set these little wooden angels out under a little tree in their
living room. I have had these for almost 30 years and I am not sure how long she had them before me! I know they are old and some are missing a wing or two or maybe their instrument is gone...but they have been a part of my heart ever since I can remember. When these come out of their box I feel I am surrounded by my Grandparents love and then a flood of past holidays come back....like when I stole baby Jesus from the manger and slept with him!!!! How many people can say they slept with baby Jesus?!! I was little, and their was just something about
the baby in the manger that I liked so I took him from the manger, put him in my pocket, went home and slept with him under my pillow. I broke his head off, but my grandmother glued it back on...good as new she said.
What are your traditions, ya know the ones you have had since like forever? This year we
will start a new tradition with Justin. We feel so very blessed to have him in our life, and yes the step mom has gone a BIT overboard, but hey it's Christmas.
We will spend Christmas Eve with Lee's parents, Christmas morning with my family
and have our first Christmas with Justin Christmas evening. I am so looking forward to cooking a nice dinner for us and opening gifts....and starting a new tradition.
Have a blessed day...and tomorrow...the stockings were hung......
Robin

Friday, December 17, 2010

ENJOY....











Merry Christmas from Our Home
to Yours.
Blessings for a Beautiful Season
Robin and Lee




Thursday, December 16, 2010

Out My Window Today....

Is SNOW!!!! It is so beautiful looking out the Gathering Room window, the clouds are so heavy

with snow you can't even see the mountains. I love these gray snowy days. They bring back so many memories....

cookie baking with Brett

sledding

snow angels

snowball fights

craft day with my Mom


And the list could continue....
What do snow days remind you of?
Have a blessed day,
Robin

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

He Says....

Stop and smell the roses..er poinsettias..every once in a while Mom
I am here to help you....always no matter what....
even when it's folding the clothes.

I guess Eli is right...I need to take a deep breath and enjoy the season...
if only long enough to catch some of his antics.
Lord how mercy it is cold here...today I shall stay home and not go
out...no how no way.....don't care what's on sale.
I have chicken cooking for some good hearty stock for some soup or
noodles. Something to fill the belly with a warm smile.
Have a blessed day,
Robin


Monday, December 13, 2010

Happy Monday

Happy Monday to you. Below is the centerpiece on the big table.
I just love that old child's sled!! Lee thinks I am nuts for putting that on the table,
He thinks it should go under the tree. It looks good either place but I prefer
it where it is.
Did you have a nice weekend? We had date night Friday night but there was not much
to be had. It was good to see everyone though. The rest of the weekend was spent trying to decorate and clean. Pretty ho-hum here....and today is COLD, frigid, windy....and I have to go out....YUK. Our Open House is this coming weekend....and on the menu will be...
marinated flank steak
steamed in the shell oysters...by the fire
shrimp with sauce
hot chicken salad
marinated meatballs
quiche
cheese tray
veggie tray
sausage balls
fudge
cookies
Well, with all that list I better get going...Sam's and the grocery await.....
And Lee's pic is ready...wooohooo. So I will go pick that up, hide it and hopefully remember where I hid it on Christmas Eve!!!
Have a Blessed day, and stay warm
Enjoy the snow if you have any...we just have cold
Robin

Saturday, December 11, 2010

My Helper

He is my constant companion, the heart beat at my feet...he is
Eli.Bless his heart, he has helped put every ornament...and sometimes take it off...on our trees.
He has been up and down that ladder as much as I have...well almost. I guess he is trying to
tell me.."Mom, it's time to start work again"! I sure wish I had his energy.
Well, let me go before my "elf" decides he is tired.
Yeah, it's a short post but I will have pictures and more later!!
Have a great day
Robin

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Big One DONE!!!!

Hey!!! I finally have the big tree finished....You see that water bottle on the table don't you?! now just have to push it back
up against the wall.
This is a close up of the top

In my foyer I made up this little gathering box and filled it with a light, an apple strand and
the JOY needle punch...do you like it like this.....


or plain like this?


I hope you all had a great day and were fortunate enough not to have to be out in this deep cold we are having!!
I am heading out tomorrow for a few errands, then I will be down tol my last tree
and the finishes on the other two!!
Have a blessed Friday....woohoo it's date night!!
Talk to you Saturday or Sunday.
Robin
P.S. I hope you feel better Lori!!!!!!!


Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Goofin' Around

Good evening. Thought I would show ya what I have been up to.This is the fireplace and mantel in the Gathering Room...aka Dining Room.
This is my kitchen window in the day.....

and this is it at night.


And this is our first snow.

I am trying to get decorated for Christmas FAST!!! Mr. Schmidt
from Country Sampler called last night and wants to see pictures of the home place
decorated for Christmas....YIKES!!! I have not started yet, but now I HAVE to.
He would like them by this weekend. So guess what I am doing??? Yeppers, I am literally
throwing ornaments on trees and I say trees cause I have 5. I WILL have the house decorated
and he will have his pictures!!!
I am not fussin' a bit, I am usually decorated at Thanksgiving or right after that, but it has just snuck up on me this year.
And...we have our Annual Open House in just a little over a week....and I haven't EVEN
planned the menu for this year yet. I must be having a ball 'cause time sure has flown by!!! I swear I really don't know where the past couple of months have gone. I guess when you
"live" in the home shop you are just not that aware of time...and how quickly it sneaks
up on you.
Will show you some pictures of trees soon!!! Almost have one complete!
Have a great evening and stay WARM!!!
Blessings,
Robin



Monday, December 6, 2010

New?? Cabinet

I put this together last night, and I think she turned out pretty good.The bottom is a dry sink that I had upstairs in one of the bedrooms and I got the
top at the show this weekend. Sooo, I "mated" them together....and I think they look like
they were made for each other. Whatcha think?
On the inside I have an old coverlet, doll, some fabrics and a dough bowl
Very Simple.

I am getting ready to go and run some errands....it's COLD and windy...I miss
my 90 degree heat. Yeh...I know I wanted the cold, but I forgot how cold cold is!!!LOL
I had a day of it...now lets move things along to spring!
I have come to the conclusion that whatever the weather is I will not be happy!!!!
Have a blessed day...and stay warm and cozy...think hot chocolate
and cookies!!!!!
Robin

Saturday, December 4, 2010

A Little Bit of Everything.

Ya know on Dancing w/ the Stars how they start of by saying...and in no particular order?...well
that goes for pictures too! Here is JOY all finished...made into a cupboard tuck or tree tuck. This is my pattern and is available for purchase for $30.00 plus shipping.Next I have Merrie Days...a pouch for cards, fresh greens or whatever you like
This too is my design and is fully lined. This is also available for purchase for $40.00
plus shipping.
Both will come signed and dated.



Now the show stuff!!! I don't think we had fully finished setting up yet.
The front of our spaces!!
Love that red buggy bench, it did not sell so I think I will use it on my front
porch this year to decorate with.
I want to thank everyone who came out and supported this show. It was the first time for something like this and I think that it will grow into a really nice show.
I am going to sign off here...I am pooped!!
Will talk to ya Monday.

See you again in Feb....Winter In The Valley is FEB 12, 2011 Mark your calendars NOW!!
Have a Blessed evening,
Robin




Thursday, December 2, 2010

Have You Ever Seen These??

I had to go to the Market yesterday and look what I found...
I think these things are great for decorating for the holidays....they look like little
Christmas Trees. However they are not....do you know what they are?
Let me know what you think....

Today is going to be spent packing up the shop for our show this weekend. Then it will be back
to the homeshop for just a few last minute make-overs. Had a couple of things that just do not "look" right...so I shall re-do them. I finally finished Merrie Days into a card holder...
and even lined it...woohoo...that was my first time doing that!
And JOY was finished into a cupboard tuck....I will try and remember to take pictures of
them and show you.

Have not started on my trees yet...soon!!!
Will definitely be taking some pictures of the "progress" for you.

Time to go and head to the shop,
have a Blessed day.

Robin


Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Merry Pictures

Happy Wednesday!!! Glad you are here for a visit. Thought I might just show you
some "stuff" from around the homestead.
Below is the olde red cupboard that sits in my kitchen. It has been decorated with
a scrappy tree, chestnuts and an olde lookin' santa.
This is the un-decorated tree in our den. I keep telling Lee that they need to
"fall" before I can decorate them...lol This one is 7.5 feet tall


Next I have the one in the Sitting Room, actually this is the old dining room.
This one sits in an urn that I drape with an olde quilt and she sits about 6 feet tall and like her counterpart in the den...has no ornaments.

Now I have my big boy...10 foot. There are enough lights on this tree to read a book by!
Looks a little naked huh?? They will all get decorated hopefully by next weekend.
They will all have their trimmings on by next weekend, and I will show you the trees
that are upstairs and also the smaller trees that are up. I LOVE decorating for the Christmas Season!!!! Although that big tree takes roughly 3 days and a ladder to decorate. But then again I almost need a ladder to decorate the urn tree....vertically challenged ya know!
I promise you some pictures soon!!!
Today is spent tying up last minute finishes for this weekend and doing some errands.
Hopefully since it is the middle of the week, traffic will not be too bad.

Well my friends, I am off to start my day...please take the time to enjoy the sights and
sounds of the season....and remember the REASON.

Have a blessed day,
Robin

Monday, November 29, 2010

Don't Forget Early Work Updates on Wed!

Good morning...and a chilly one at that. A sneak peek at my offering for
the update on Wed....
Merrie Wynter...which includes an orginal cross stitch on an old Johnston's chocolate box with
some of the blue still visible,
original scent potpourri (Merrie Wynter)Check Spelling
an olde santa head (not really, but made to look that way)
a couple of chenille candy canes and a few rusty bells.I am off to Michael's later...I purchased Lee a really cool print at the last
auction...R.E. Lee and Custer together and I am having it framed for
him. This will really be from Justin and I together. But he is a big Civil War buff
and I thought he would like this. (No, he does not read the blog, I just tell him what I want him to know!)
We are getting all loaded up for the show this weekend...I have talked to Donna
and this should be a very GOOD show!!!!
We will head to the shop on Tues/Wed to pack it up and load it in Lori's car. Little Bit is FULL!!
I want to thank all the new Followers and I bid you welcome!! And yes I am still going to do a give-a-way...I just have been a little busy trying to get ready for the events happening, but I PROMISE I will get on it right after this weekend is finished!!
I put up 5 Christmas trees yesterday...NOOOO decorations..just trees. I have
that little black **#*# kitty. Sooooo, all is great, nothing, nada and I am like cool, he is not going to bother them.....
WRONG
I look later and he has the 7.5 foot tree in HIS MOUTH and trying to pull it.
I guess he did not like it where we put it.
Don't know what that was about.
Water bottle time!!!
This morning he was growling at the big (10 ft) tree....
WHAT??? Try pulling that big boy!
Water bottle time...again!
I think I just may have lights on the trees and no ornaments...
cause I really do not want to commit murder!!
While at Michael's I am going to Pet Smart and see if they have alarms for trees!!
Wish Me LUCK....and Eli too.
Blessings for a wonderful day,
Robin

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Oh What Fun It Is To Be.....

In such fine company. Let me introduce (l to r) Cindy (MountainHollowPrimitives)
Felicia (BlueMartineHouse)
Me(Millstone)
Lori(NotForgottenFarm)
Yeppers...We ARE a happy bunch. We all feel very blessed to be able to do what we do.
Below is what is left of one of our Christmas trees.

Poor little feather tree, and it was sooo full of ornies
I want to thank EVERYONE who supported the Open House...either by
purchasing one of our handmades...
or by giving words of encouragement.
It truly means a lot to me to know that you enjoy what I do and that the support
is there.
I hope that each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, ours was great, but Friday I was pooped and never made it off the sofa or out of the p.j.s
Now if I may please have you send prayers to Dawn of Holly Hill Primitives (see my blog list),
her father is not doing to well and is scheduled for surgery. She is such a sweet lady and really just needs some "upper" help right now so let's try and send her some.
Thanks to each of you again for your kind words and wonderful support.
Many Many Blessings to each of you,
Robin

Thursday, November 25, 2010

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Good morning!!
Today I wish for you much happiness in the gathering
With your Family and Friends.
I hope you truly feel the joy and love that
Only happens when gathered with family.
Many blessings to you,
Please remember all that you have to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Robin

Monday, November 22, 2010

New Pattern Release

Lori performed her magic today...look what came out...my new pattern...and just in time for Christmas!!
A close up of "Sara's Stocking"
If you are interested in ordering the new pattern please e-mail me directly.
The cost is $8.00 and shipping is $1.90 for a grand total of $9.90.
It's a fun pattern and can be filled with greens or candy canes for your tree.


Today was the senior day at the shop, what a wonderful bunch of people. We can learn so much from our seniors if we take the time to listen to them. We served cookies and cider,
gave demos on hand work, listened to them and Lori gave each a little "Thank You" gift.
The simple things you can do for someone often mean the most to them.

The rest of the week will be spent shopping, cooking and putting the final touches on the shop before the BIG day on Saturday. Sooo, who is headed out on Friday?? Not me, I am
pretty sure they will not sell out of gift cards...lol!!! I am heading to the woods for the fresh greens, hopefully the birds will be outa the shop....OH YEAH....I forgot to mention that...2 birds are in the shop, sweet little things, but they need to go. They really think that those bird houses in there are their new homes!!!
Pictures of the shop will come after the greens are hung.

Have a blessed evening,
Robin


Saturday, November 20, 2010

Howdy Folks...

I have been robbing all the greens from the parking lot of the grocery store. Yep Food Lion got their trees in the other day and all these trimmings were scattered about ...sooooo...I took 'em. My kitchen smelled great, of course they are dead now, but golly I miss that smell. I know they think I am NUTS...I am the one coming out from behind and inside of the trees before heading into the store. I just can't help myself...it's a sickness.
So in keeping with the season, here is Noel...a wool punch put-a-bout. I need to block it again.
This will hopefully be at the Open House this coming weekend.
I have just about finished "Sara's Stocking" and with Lori's help will have it released next week as a needle punch pattern, thank you Lori in advance!!!!!
O.K.......Lee is coming back home tomorrow, he has been gone since Wed. and I literally have my house turned upside down....and he calls and said that Chad and Roger are coming to the house before heading back to W.Va.....OMG...I reckin' it will be an all nighter for me!!!
My friends, with that said I am off to try and make heads and tails of my home, lets just say that it is dark and I still have furniture outside!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Light Is Red.....

and you know what that means....
Yep...dead camera battery, so you will have to wait to see the cones, however I will tell you that do do look pretty cute.
Tomorrow. I promise.
It is count down time until I go and get my brains plucked out by a sadistic woman with a crochet hook...and to think I am actually looking forward to it!!!!
So...are you cooking the big meal next week? Or are you taking off going to visit family and friends elsewhere? I am cooking this year...this will be Justin's first Thanksgiving here with us and I am really looking forward to having him and my family here. Maybe after dinner we can start a new tradition by decorating one of the Christmas trees. I just hope it is cold and we can have the fireplace going. Last Friday the radio station that I listen to started playing Christmas Carols at exactly 3 pm, so I have had the carols going in the house and the car and trying really hard to figure out one very important thing.....
WHERE THE HECK DID THE YEAR GO?
It just seems like it was just here the other week.
Not only is it Christmas...but another New Year is almost upon us.
I REALLY want to go to Las Vegas or Nags Head for the New Year. I think that would be fun,
to be someplace different for a change. That way we may actually see the New Year come in...LOL Ya know, just a few short years ago Lee and I would dance the night away at the Moose and ring in the New Year...golly...what happened?
Thanks friends for stopping by and listening to me ramble on about nothing really.
Enjoy your day.
Robin

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Can You Guess

Who is that sticking his little paw out of my CLEAN laundry????Why it's me.....Eli! He is a sweet heart...when he is sleeping
cause when he is awake he is the devil!!! Poor Tinsley is terrorized and chased constantly, the water bottle really does not phase this kitty. Hopefully SOON he will grow out of this stage.

Well...Goodmorning to you...the sun is out and it is beautiful here this morning. After a much needed gray, dreary day yesterday....translation>nothing got done except for watching old movies on t.v.< Lee is getting ready to head out soon as friends will be here soon from W.Va. They are sooo excited, they have not hunted together in many many years. I personally think they will do more gossiping than hunting!! Today will be spent ordering candles and praying they can be in for the Open House....yeah I forgot. They are usually pretty good about shipping for me and doing a few more Christmas Cones of which I will show you tomorrow. AND tomorrow is HAIR day!!!!!! I just can't be "natural" I have GOT to put some color...right now ANY color would be nice!...in this hair. I thought I could do it, no way, I want my blonde highlights back!! So while I am out tomorrow I will be forced to go to the Goodwills and a few of the consignment stores...yeah someone will be twisting my arm to pull into those parking lots!! Lately I have found nothing that I had to have...do they seem to have a funk time where you are?
Well, I am being paged...Lee can't find the stuff I put in the freezer for him....uhmmm....I bet if he opened the FREEZER door he would find it...whatcha think?
Have a blessed day friends,
Robin



Tuesday, November 16, 2010

From My Kitchen Window.....

to yours...Good Morning. Sitting here just looking out and thinking that if it were 30 degrees cooler it would snow. It just looks like snow, but we are getting a much needed rain instead. But I can dream that it is a cold blustery day and that I have the gas logs on and a pot of something on the stove and the house is all wrapped in the scent of mulled spices and the warmth of family. Yeah I am kinda ready for some winter weather...until I start complaining how cold I am.
So I finished my santa last night. He sits in an antique tobacco box full of fake greens (that really look real) and I have added a repo vintage label to the front of an old fashioned santa. He is made from an old flour sack.
I am headed back to the home shop today and in between projects I will be doing laundry and getting Lee ready for some more hunting. We have friends coming from West VA. this week so there will be a full camp. They could actually see more deer here in our woods then up at hunt camp...although Justin has killed one. He has made jerky from it which they say is very good, and this weekend they will smoke the hind quarter...I DO NOT eat deer or anything else wild. I was raised just a city girl where food came from the grocery store. In fact the first time I ever saw a deer dead...except on the side of the road....was last year when Lee got his.
Well...I am going back to looking out my kitchen window for just a few more minutes and finish my coffee before I have to start my day.
Have a Blessed day,
Robin

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Those Famous Little Words.....

I think I will straighten this up...and YOU KNOW what happens next right??? Lord help us...o.k. after 6 hours and 7+ large black contractor trash bags I can FINALLY say that the home shop is looking like someone cares. Lee and I spent the whole day down there cleaning and throwing out stuff...please do not let me buy any more quilts, feed sacks, old textile...of ANY kind, ball jars, zinc lids and the list could go on and on. He says I have a problem, come on ladies WE ALL know how the feel of old fabric is comforting and the sewing projects that can be done with it are endless....right!!!!? Well, I admit, maybe I DO have a little problem...but the intentions are good. So...that was my Sunday, now I am heading back down to finish up some small stuff and start to work on some shop stuff....now that I know what I have and where it is!!!! I must tell you something...please do not laugh...I have over 200 sponge brushes!!!! You know those little black paint brushes...yep he found bags and bags and then sat and counted the darn things...I think that is when HE diagnosed me with a problem! Normal...right?
Enough of that..below is just a couple Santa's at the shop...did not like my pictures I took. But we have SOOOOO much more to put out.

I will be traveling there towards the end of the week to deliver a lot more goods. We sure have had a lot of great help with decorating...do you know what 4 women ALL with various stages of menopause are capable of? You had to be there this past Friday, it was GREAT. All various ages and stages of "life". But we all have one very important thing in common.....
WE ARE NORMAL!!!!!
Well, I am heading back down now. Tomorrow is booked up...Lee broke a tooth and has a dentist appt., and then we are heading to Bedford to deliver some goods to Bell's. Maybe he will let me go to the antique store while I am there??? Probably not, especially after today!!
Have a great evening ....
Robin