Some Old and Some New Favorites

Three of my recently purchased favorites: An antique floor runner that I found for $22 was too ratty for the floor so I washed it and cut it to fit my little antique childs bed.
The Folk Art Box was made by someone out of an old fruit box. I found it at an anitue store for $20.
I almost walked right past the old bonnet at the antique mall. Something made me go back to check on something I'd just looked at and behold there it was for only $10





A gathering of snowfolk



My bowl of snowballs



These two sheep are two of my old favorites from "Pond Creek Primitives"She sure made beautiful prims.



Prim Black Santa from my dearest Patty of "Dogpatch Primitives"



A most precious Angel ornament from my sweet Jane of "Nothing Plain By Jane"


Four things from my buddy Carol Roll of "Carol Roll Nostalgic Folk Art"Santa Head Ornament



Santa in White



"JOY"


An old Christmas post card

I'M ALL DECORATED!

CHRISTMAS AT THE 1840 HOUSE


Front Entry


Front Hallway


Livingroom


Small Sitting Area by Fireplace




3 Views of the Kitchen


Dinningroom


Downstairs Bathroom/LaundryRoom


Back Staircase



Two views of my bedroom

MY FABULOUS SWAP GOODIES

I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of our TDIPT group of sisters. Not only are they always there for each other, but their heart for giving is extra generous.

Today I received my Christmas swap package from Carol Roll of "Carol Roll Nostalgic Folk Art."

She is a super talented artist, whose folk art always puts a huge smile on my face.
If you are not familiar with her work it would be a worthwhile visit to her website.
The pictures just don't do her creations justice!

Thank You so very much Carol, I just love what you did for me.

Buds for life!
Audrey

IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO SACRIFICED

I just wanted to say how honored I am to know that there were and are so many men and women who risk everything so that others can have a chance at a free, safe and peaceful way of life.

Thank You Scott. My Dear Son-in Law who just last week left his family to spend yet another year away in Afghanistan.

You are the bravest person I know.

We're keeping you close at heart and sending prayers and blessings to all of our HEROES.

THANK YOU!



We LOVE YOU Scott!

Oh Boy! Here goes...after prompting from one of my T.D.I.P.T sisters I am going to attempt this blogging thing. Let me begin by telling you a bit about myself. I LOVE country primitives, antiquing and old houses with lots of character! I create folk art dolls and prim items for your home. I have only been creating for about 4 years now and it is only one of my passions, my biggest being my family. I lived, worked and raised 2 children in California most of my adult life. When thinking about retiring my closest and dearest friend Diane and I decided we'd do this together and started looking on line for desirable places to live. My daughter played a part in this too and sent us lots of housing possibilities. Atlas! We found the one we thought we couldn't live without so Diane, her husband Brent, and I flew out to New York to take a look. We were so excited only to find out that sometimes pictures are not what they seem. Since we were only going to be there for the weekend we took it upon ourselves (without the realtor) to browse the area. Just when we thought our venture was all for not we happened across the house we live in now. We sent Diane to knock on the door to see if we could possibly get a look inside. The owner was happy to have us come in. From that point the process began and here we are. I am very happy to be able to call this place home.



It was Summer when we arrived and since then the shutters have been removed and new paint colors appeared. This quaint little village here in upstate New York where we chose to settle has lots of history and one of the biggest draws are the friendly people. I just love it here!

Thank you for visiting my first attempt and Thank you Peanut for all your help getting me started.

Audrey