Delaware Beware ...

As I write this post, the wind is whipping
around our house and big, fat snowflakes
are falling at a rate faster than I care to see ...

We're in the middle of a major blizzard ...

I live in Delaware ...
in the southernmost county ...
our forecast is for 15 inches of
snow by Saturday morning ...
snow to continue all day Saturday ...
an additional 12 inches of
snow by Saturday evening ...

Our Gov. has declared a
"state of emergency" ...
information from the weather service
has cautioned everyone to expect to
soon be without electrical power ...
also to expect the possiblity of being
"snowed in" for 1 - 2 weeks ...
the exact words were along the lines of
"expect to be buried in 2 to 3 feet of snow" ...

My family did everything in our power
to prepare for this massive blizzard ...
I think we have enough food ...
I have about two weeks worth of
my prescription medications ...
we have a kerosene heater ...
we have a gas log fireplace, but sadly
the propane company did not follow
through with our call on Thursday
morning requesting that they come
out and fill our propane tank ...

I'm not ashamed to admit that
I am very scared of this blizzard ...

We have quite a group in our home ...
1 Puppy
2 Ferrets
3 Cats
4 Humans

We also have alot of prayer
going on between all of us ...
and lots of snuggling and cuddling
under soft blankets and heavy quilts
lovingly stitched by hand many
years ago by my Grandmother ...

It is my prayer that God hold
those in the path of this
blizzard safely in His hands ...

May you all have a wonderful weekend ...

God bless ...

Until another time ... Pearl

images from Google

Elegant Vintage Valentines

Wouldn't these Vintage Valentine's
have been wonderful to recieve
during a courtship back in their time?

Such delicate details ...
Wings with a soft hint of pink ...
Of course ... the same, but different ...

The Violets are my favorite ...
Which one makes your heart sing?

God bless ...

Until another time ... Pearl

Cupids 'n Cherubs

Ahhh ... Cupids 'n Cherubs ...
The Same, But Different ...

They always make me happy
with their messages of Love ...

I adore their chubbiness ...
and their devotion to their jobs ...

Thankfully they adore us, too!

I hope everyone's having fun
with their preparations for
the Holiday of Love ...

God bless ...

Until another time ... Pearl

The Same, But Different ♥ Vintage Valentines

I've always enjoyed finding Vintage
cards that have images that are
"the same, but different"

My youngest son uses that phrase quite
often when attempting to describe things ...
it tickles me ...

I thought some of you might enjoy seeing
some Valentines that are the same, but different ...
using a graphics program, I deleted some
background on these to achieve yet another "look" ...

Aren't they sweet?
Enjoy!

God bless ...

Until another time ... Pearl

Cherry Memories of Mom ♥

This cluster of Vintage, soft plastic cherries
is very near 'n dear to my heart ...
Since I was a child, these cherries
were always tucked within the
branches of our Christmas tree ...

Along the way in my travels I've
picked up a few more cherry items ...
A white hat with cute red cherries
that reverses to a solid red ...

Several clusters of bright 'n cheerful
crocheted cherries from blogland's
very own Twyla ... for those of you
in the dark, she's the Mom half of the
famous duo from the awesome blog
Two Crazy Crafters ...

Do yourself a favor and visit them ...
You can order your own cherries from
their Etsy shop, or just leave Twyla a
comment and she'll take good care of you!

Have you noticed the M&M's in my photos?

Ohhh yeah ... those are the other cherries
I'm collecting! You must try them ...
they're called Wildly Cherry, and
they taste like cherry cordials ...

I made the Red Cherries hang tag from
a copy of a Vintage cookbook cover ...
found a bag of teeny wooden rolling pins
at the Thrift Shop, and painted the
handles with red nail polish
before adding one to my tag ...

The mini cake pedestal that's holding my
childhood cherries, small doily, faux pearls,
red 'n white tea towel, and vintage
ceramic planter were all Thrift Shop finds ...

I'm so thankful that my Mom was
a cheerful 'n free spirit ... you know,
the kind that would tuck a cluster of
plastic cherries within the branches of
her family Christmas tree, faithly year
after year ... I will be thinking of her
as I eat these cherry M&M's ...

God bless ...

Until another time ... Pearl

A Very Thrifty Adventure

I recently had the pleasure of an outing
with my sweet Husband to our favorite
Thrift Shop ... Not only was it nice to
get out of the house and walk a little bit,
but we lucked out by going on a day
that everything in the shop was 25 cents!

A wonderful old cake plate ...
a big tablecloth with embroidery
in pretty Autumn colors ...

A few old "swanky swig" glasses that
don't match a single thing we have ...
a lonely sugar bowl ... a teeny shaker
that will be cleaned 'n used for glitter ...

I'm always amazed, and sad, when
I find embroidered pieces ... I'll never
understand how anyone could part
with such unique pieces of art ...

The needlework on the tablecloth is excellent ...

There are a few faint stains ...
my Husband said that he feels certain
he'll be able to remove them ... I have
all the faith in the world in him!

A pair of matching pillowcases ...
Ohhh how I love embroidered pillowcases!

We have quite a few of these sweet things ...
and we actually use them ... since I do
spend alot of time in bed, it's just extra nice
to have such pretty pillows to rest upon ...

These are in great shape, no stains ...
and just one small area of missing
thread that I'll be able to easily repair ...

Another finished piece of needlework ...
how nice to have the pattern included!

We'll put this in a thrifted frame and be
sending it to a dear friend of ours ...

A cute, small shelf to be painted ...
a beautiful doily for my collection ...

Buttons that make me
think of my beloved lilacs ...

I had such a nice time out with my
best friend, doing one of the things
we enjoy ... thrift shopping! There
were many more goodies that we got ...
perhaps another time I'll be able
to take more photos and share ...

This last little treasure says it all ...

God bless ...

Until another time ... Pearl

Nifty Thrifty

Last year I found this Gigantic glass jar
with lid at the Thrift Shop for a dollar ...

It's perfect for holding cookies ...


Soft Molasses cookies ...
Just like Archway's ...

Peanut Butter cookies ...
Just like Nutter Butter's ...

I wish I could tell you where
you can find your own
Gigantic glass cookie jar ...

But, I can tell you where to
find these awesome cookies ...
The beloved Dollar Tree!!!

I'll put on a pot of coffee and wait
for you to get back from the store ...
Drive safely!

God bless ...

Until another time ... Pearl

Belated New Year's Greeting

I'm surprised that I remembered how to do a post ...
Seems like forever since I've visited in Blogland ...

So, how on Earth is everyone doing?! ... Well, I hope!

Even though I'm late, I'd like to still extend
my wishes to my friends for a
very Happy New Year!

Also, I want to say Thank You
to those of you who missed me and
sent messages, comments and emails ...
Your concerns, well wishes and
prayers have meant so much to me ...
Seems as though my health issues are not
improving and for those reasons I've been
very absent from blogland, not to mention
being absent from most of the real world around me ...

This new year will certainly be one of adjustment for me ...
Hopefully I'll be able to blog 'n visit at least once a week ...
In my return travels I've noticed alot of awesome Gnomes ...
Thought it would be a fun way to come back
by sharing a few New Year Gnomes!

Though my typing will be rather limited,
and my speed will be very slow, I do look
forward to making the 'rounds and visiting soon!
Please know that I've missed you all and
have kept you sweet 'n talented ladies
close to my heart and in my prayers ...

I'm so excited that Valentine's Day is coming soon!
The call of glitter 'n glue is wafting through the air ...
Must.Answer.Call.Soon.

God bless ...

Until another time ... Pearl