My First Sampler

Good morning, see I told you that I would be back. Are we speaking yet? The sampler above is My First Sampler..not nearly finished...and very "old school". The picture is a little fuzzy as my hands were shaking when I took the picture, it is sooo cold here this morning. What is up with the weather?? This is truly my first sampler that I have ever done with no pattern to follow, hopefully it will turn out like I want it to, but you all know how things in the head do not always turn out on paper..or in this case fabric.

We actually had a very light frost last night, my poor tomatoes! I did not know that it was

going to do that, hopefully they will be o.k. Yesterday was a very relaxing day, we truly did nothing...really nothing. Thought about it though, just could not make myself do anything. And today it is off to do the errands...which means that I HAVE to pass a few Goodwill Stores...I wonder what may await my visit? And then it is off to the mall, another dreaded bathing suit top must be found along with some shorts, I much prefer skorts!! Maybe I shall find a couple of them instead of shorts!! Then I will return home and retreat to the home shop and try really hard to get some work done. I know that July will be here before I know it and I am by no means ready. Until tomorrow,

Have a great day.

Robin

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY...a "new" cabinet

Please tell me that we are still on speaking terms!! I have not been here for a while and I do apologize, things have just been crazy and by the time my night ended, it was bedtime.

Check out the cupboard in the picture, neat huh? Made that the other day and just took it to the shop. I love it!! I really wanted to keep it, but you can't keep EVERYTHING!

Sooo, whatcha doin? I am working on a cross stitch sampler, covering boxes, needlepunch, doin'

some painting and cleaning the house!! My plate is full at the moment. Seems like a woman's plate is always full!

We had the BEST time with Lori and Peter last night!! Did some cookin' out and just relaxed at the farm. The two new peacocks are beautiful, but I think Sky has eyes for Indy and that is upsetting Billie!! Thank you Lori for your wonderful hospitality. Next time I will do all of the cooking!

I want to wish all of the Mom's out there a very Happy Mother's Day...please enjoy your day. I am planning on doin' nothin' today, hubby is cooking today...wish me luck!! I am going to piddle (there's that word again!!) around with a few things and that's about it...nothing stressful and hopefully find a good movie to watch...remember tomorrow IS another day and I can work really hard on stuff then!!!(yeah right).

Again, have a blessed and Happy Mother's Day and I shall talk to you tomorrow.

Robin

Newest Little Mat

I wanted to show you the latest little mat, finished yesterday, I know I said I was gonna paint but you know how things change!! I worked on inventory all day...got lots accomplished and ready to go to the shop or show.

I am having one of "those" days. I do not feel like doing anything pertaining to crafting, sewing or painting. Actually, I do not feel like doing anything at all!! Do you ever have one of those days? I guess it is because I have sooo much to do, I don't know where to start. So I figure..."Why start at all"? I hate this feeling, but to be honest I usually get this feeling about 3-4 times a year. Generally my solution is to Go Shopping!!!! But I really do not need anything, so I am electing to stay home...with the exception of a quick trip to the tanning bed...and "piddle" around the house. I remember my Grandmother used to say she was "piddling 'round and I used to think "What is that?" Now I know...oh no, I am getting older!! To think I now know what she meant is a definite sign of aging...but gracefully mind you!!lol And to add my favorite quote of all time

"Tomorrow is another day"

And so with that, I shall leave you to go and "piddle"

Have a blessed day

And I hope that you accomplish more than I plan to!!!

Robin

What will they be??

A mystery shall unfold. What will they be? For now they are just plain old cork circles, but they shall not stay that way for long. As many know, I love taking "stuff" and making other "stuff" out of it. I did not know what to do with them after I bought them, but a light bulb went off in my head and I now think I know what I am going to do with them. Actually, after they are finished you will be able to use them in several different ways. It will take a couple of days before they are finished, but I will show them to you when they are done, hopefully you will like them. I am ready to get back to painting (hint), I am getting a little tired of punching and hooking, although I am still working on several projects, I just need to do something a little different for a few days. No what I mean...do you tire of doing the same thing everyday? I like changing things up a bit, so for a few days I will have paint brush in hand.

Here in Va. we have a beautiful day starting out, can't wait to get the sheets hung out on the line. I love going to bed on crisp, fresh air sheets...the hard, crackly feel!! And the wonderful scent they have...aint nothin' better, well except maybe fresh in season homemade peach ice cream with little bits of frozen fresh peaches, that's pretty good too!!

Well my friends, my coffee cup is empty, so I shall leave you now. Have a blessed day and

remember...Your fingerprints are not erased on the lives that YOU touch.

Blessings to you from me.

Robin

Simple Pleasures

Welcome to Simple Pleasures...my olde homestead. As I have no new finished projects to show you, I thought I would show you my home. Here...on most days...you will find a simpler life and a much slower pace. Believe it or not she is almost 100 years old, but it does not show the age either outside or inside. Decorating has been a very big challenge as she looks almost "new" on the inside. I am very comfortable here and just love all her windows, however that means less wall space to hold "things" and furniture placement can be a bit tricky. But we have managed to fill her to the brim with stuff of olde. The den and deck are the only additions added to the house, the den was added in the 50's and I am not sure 'bout the deck, I just know I love sitting on it and looking out over the"lower 40" as we call it and into the woods. I had been a city girl all my life until 3 years ago when we bought this. After living out here I hope never to have to return to city living. The peace and quite I have found is amazing. I have found out a lot about myself during some much needed soul searching at night under the stars. I feel blessed to be her "keeper" during my journey here.

O.K. enough of the "gushy" stuff, how are you all doing? What is everyone working on? Today I am not sure what I am going to be working on as it is Errand Day...yuk...but I am putting it off as long as possible, I hate going out in the rain. But we need the essentials like toilet paper so I really must go. I will go into the home shop later and try and work with some of the old clothes that I was gifted yesterday...never know what I may end up with!!

Many blessings to you for a wonderful day.

Robin

Be Still My Heart

Good Sunday Evening to you! Today was an amazing day!! I got to go and visit the oldest house in Lynchburg(about 300 yeras old) built by John Lynch. A friend of mine lives in it. I was in heaven. For those that do not know me, I LOVE OLD. Just to touch a piece of history that old was amazing, the original doors, window, moldings, and stairs. Just to think about walking up the same stairs that the founder of Lynchburg did was truly amazing. It still had some of the original milk paint on walls! Oh my heart was a poundin'. I know your are wondering about the pile of stuff in the picture. Looks like a pile of junk, right? Wrong...those are all old clothes from the 170o and early 1800's. Nancy gifted me 2 bags full. They are not museum quality so they were not wanted. You guessed it, I wanted them!! I am looking forward to creating with these wonderful pieces of history. I am going to hand a few pieces in my home, the rest will be used. I am hoping to get Lori over to the house so that she may teach me how to make some women's pockets and maybe some children's pockets as well....did you hear that Lori?? I did learn that women back then were small, I mean SMALL. They don't even look like a size 0 they are so tiny. Skinny little arms and teeny tiny waist. I know that I am not fitting into them!! No way no how.

Oh well, Lee and I had a wonderful day reliving history and actually being

able to touch it, I can't wait to go and visit again..hint hint Nancy!! We truly had a good time and thank you for your hospitality.

Talk to you all later.

Blessings to all,

Robin

Finished Doodle Pattern

I see lots of sunshine this morning!! And the temperature is suppose to be about 85 today, my kinda weather!! Above is the little doodle pattern completed, well not completely finished, but you can see what it will look like when punched. Mine measures 5x3.

We had date night last night, no...no auction, we went to Wintergreen Ski Resort to look at a house...not to buy, but to paint. It had been a while since I had been up into the resort, and some of the homes up in there are really BIG and expensive. We then went to a local brewery for dinner. It was great to get out for a while and Thomy and Jan are always very good company. But today it is back to work...today is soap pouring day and then I will finish yet another little mat. This one I have done in retro farmhouse...you know the little cherries and bandanna like squares, it is turning out pretty cute.

I would like to extend of very big congratulations to my husband for passing his Building Exam!

This is a very hard test, but must be passed for Contractors to upgrade to a higher class of licensing...way to go Lee, I am sooo proud of you.

O.K. guys, I am off to start my wonderful day.

Hope your day is filled with smiles.

Blessings,

Robin