Ruby Tuesday ~ 1-11-11 and Rednesday ~ 1-12-11

The Old Stonewall Service Station

About a quarter of a mile up the mountain from our house sits this old service station. It is such a wonderful part of the local color, and the the family who owns the property keeps it painted and in good condition. From time to time they will rent it, but much of the time they just use it for storage.

Be sure to stop by "Its a Very Cherry World” (Sue Loves Cherries) and "Work of the Poet" (Ruby Tuesdays) to see more great red posts for this week.

M.E. Monday ~ 1-10-11

Today is M.E. Monday. Be sure to stop by Vicki’s Cherry Chick Jewelry  and look at all of the other Mary Engelbreit lovers’ posts.

This is the cutest little calendar you have ever seen. It fits into its own little slide in case and fits perfectly in my pocket book. I liked it so much I got one for my daughter for Christmas.

Pink Saturday ~ 1-8-11

In my opinion, this is the perfect post for a Pink Saturday. It was my granddaughter, Eloise’s, Christmas present. You would NEVER know my son and his wife bought it off of Craig’s List a tad bit dirty. They cleaned up the tires, added the little basket, and touched up all the other spots that were in need of a bit of tender loving care. They paid a whopping $40.00 for it, and you do no want to know what that bike really goes for new....way out of their price range. Great buy!


Please be sure to stop by Beverly’s How Sweet the Sound to see all the many lovely pink posting for this Saturday.

Rednesday and Ralph~ 1-5-11

All I can say is I was pretty shocked when I walked into the back room and saw “Ralph" munching out. He was not the least upset by me and went about the business of chowing out in spite of my big blue eyes staring at him. Since I could do nothing at that moment - a fly swatter does NOT work with a rat - I just watched in awe knowing I was going to have to pull out the rat trap ASAP! End of story!!!!

P.S..... When you live in a 110 year old frame farmhouse built WITHOUT hardly a crawl space underneath it, mice and rats are just a troublesome way of life. We try our best to be varmint free, but sometimes a Ralph gets in through the cracks!!!

Be sure to stop by  It’s A very Cherry World to see more wonderful Rednesday posts.

Another Gift Has Arrived!

Back in December, Vicki, over at Cherry Chick Jewelry, was kind enough to give me a $10.00 gift card to Artbeads.com. What a GREAT site that I had no clue even existed. I had wanted some of the jump rings she uses in her jewelry making and some little silver ball thingies so those are what I ordered - all for $10.00 - and just look at the precious way the company packages and sends out their things. It is a lovely touch. If you are a dabbler in little making little necklaces and other small or large things, this is the perfect site for you to visit. The prices are reasonable, the delivery is prompt, and when your order arrives it looks like you have just received a birthday present. Now, I am waiting for all the other stuff I bought...boy, have they made a custom out of this old gal! Thank you so much, Vicki, for thinking of me. I love my goodies...but then,  you knew I would!

My CSN Gift Arrived!

Back in November I found out I’d won a CSN giveaway from Angie over at Free Spirit Haven. Well, being the put-offer I am, it took me a while of looking, but FINALLY I decided on what I wanted....and here it is. My gift is a wonderful Carson magnification lamp that works either on batteries or with an AC adaptor. I can use it on my table to magnify whatever it is I cannot see with my OLD eyes, or I can set it to the side of me on the chair I’m sitting in and use it right there. It is GREAT! I used my $45.00 gift card for something I really needed, and I am one happy camper. Thank you so very much, Angie, for your gift. Whenever I am using it, I will think of you and our friendship.

Here is a precious picture I found when I visited Angie’s site this morning, and I just wanted for more of you to get to see it. I realize it it a day late for New Year’s Day, but it was just so sweet I though Angie would like it if I shared it with all of you, too. Oh, how I love vintage photography and cards! The innocence of them is so beautiful. Just look at those dear little faces...being a knitter I especially like the little girl with her needles and yarn. I am wishing the happiest of what the New Year has to bring to all of my blogger friends. I will be thinking of you in the days to come.I give thanks to all of you for your unfailing friendship this past year. You have brought me such happiness and added so much good to my life.

Christmas Cookies at My Daughter’s in Maryland

These cookies were just too precious to eat, and there were this many more of them in the box.....absolutely amazing!

Christmas Matchbox #12.

My Christmas Matchbox #12 was sent to me by Wendy over at stitchduchessscrazysanequiltingworld. She used ornament fabric to cover the outside of my box and the inside, and then she added the gold ruffles to the top and bottom. My granddaughter thinks it looks like a little Christmas drum, and I agree. Inside she placed the dearest little red and green bulb Christmas ornament. It is so neat that the box and the goodie carry out the ornament theme of the matchbox. Thank you so very much, Wendy. You efforts are greatly appreciated, and you box looks precious on my little metal tree. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

This  Christmas Matchbox Swap is sponsored by Linda over at "A Swap for All Seasons.”

Christmas Matchbox #11.

My Matchbox #11 came to me from Carol over at heirloomsforyou.blogspot.com. It is so sweet with the little gingerbread man and green heart on the top. Inside she made me a little beaded pendant which I have already worn. Thank you Carol for your little box. It is presently hanging on my metal tree along with its 24 brothers and sisters. Happy Holidays to you and your family and again, thanks so much. 

This  Christmas Matchbox Swap is sponsored by Linda over at "A Swap for All Seasons.”

Christmas Matchbox #10

Matchbox #10 came to me from Sarah over at ourpumpkinandsweetpea.blogspot.com. It is darling. I am convinced she designed and painted her own paper just like the Christmas tag ornament inside. The red flower and button set it all of perfectly. She even went so far as to put sparkles on the #10. Sarah, I love my matchbox, and thank you for making it for me. Happy Holidays to you and all of your family.

 This is the front of my box.

 Here is the back with a different tree on it.

And, here is the precious little tag ornament which was inside my box.Tomorrow I’ll be posting #11 so stay tuned.

This  Christmas Matchbox Swap is sponsored by Linda over at "A Swap for All Seasons.”