Auction Finds

Good morning! Well it's been a hectic week here.I been helping hubby finish up his house flip he's doing for a real estate agent.I've been mostly cleaning but let me tell you the house is huge! When you have to sweep then mop hardwood floors like 5 times to get all the dust from the construction up it is tiring..Plus I've been doing alot of running this week..I did fit in some pleasure though and wanted to share my finds with you....This water can with the long spout I found at the antique mall.It was on sale so I got it for only $22 I've wanted one for a long time but they are hard to find in good shape for under $50 so I was happy!!!! I went to auction yesterday.I'm not much on auctions, I go occasionally.I'm the type who likes to be able to grab what I want and go.Sitting through all the glassware and junk bores me and waiting hours only to be outbid drives me nuts.When I seen this auction preview though I had to go.They had a good bit of primitives,firkins,blue decorated crocks,wood bowls,early tin candle molds,old baskets,yelloware,pewter and tons of early country americana!! Hubby told me if I see something go ahead and bid a little more than I usually do.Things were going high though and truth be told I'm holding on a little more because I worry a little about the economy.Plus I know spring is coming and I'll be out every week and will come across the things I want eventually for the prices I want to pay or I'll be able to barter when I set up at fleamarket with other dealers...Plus a good bit of the stuff I already have,I would like more but not if I have to pay more than it's worth.Like I have 5 firkins in my collection.The firkins at auction went for around $160 and dealers bought them.I would not pay that for myself much less expect to be able to resell it.Anyway on to the things I did buy.....Oh I adore high button childs shoes! I bidded these a little high but I really wanted them....

The doiley was in a junk lot..The wood shoe last/forms are rare because you never find a matching pair plus they are childs size so sweet!..Below is assortment of things..

The punched tin latern is a big one..I've been wanting one, now I just have to figure out were to hang it.It is electric and not old...Little oiler..Wood handle chopper..Turks head tin pudding mold(I plan to sell it) ...and a what is it? piece hubby bought.If you know what it is let me know...

I also bought a box with old valentines..paperdolls and a victorian poem book..But my camera batteries died so here is one of the valentines..Now I just need to find some places for everything.I haven't had much zest for decorating lately..I have about 2 boxes of stuff I need to rearrange and find places for.I think tuesday when I get my spring stuff out it will inspire me a little.Plus I need a me day with all the running plus trying to keep up with general home stuff I haven't had much time to play...Note to self schedule a Play day...LoL

My dear friend Robin http://primitivehutch.blogspot.com/ recently had a giveaway.She had a surprise second prize for the people who helped spread the word and I won!! Here is what she sent a little raggedy doll and cross stitched valentine pillow which I love..Thanks Robin! Stop over and visit her she is such a nice person!

I want to welcome all my new followers.Take some time to look around and get to know me.I'm getting real close to 200 so I'm going to start planning a spring giveaway.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Tuesday's Display Chain ~ Love

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong doing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Todays display chain theme is Love...Here are a few things I love...History especially if it's my own.....

Chocolate...Yummm.....

A sentiment from a loved one....

Cookies actually any sugar will do...

Fresh Flowers...Prefer handpicked and simple....

My friends especially all the wonderful kindred spirits I've met through blogging...

Boxes...Hand painted brides box....

Jayson sneaking cupcakes....Hmmm wonder how they knew?

Doggy butts....My view from my computer room window..At least I'm loved....

Simplicity....

Vintage cuteness...

Holding Hands..Hubby's hands are big and always warm..perfect!

Hope you enjoyed my Love display.Now hop over to Misi's http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/ to see everyone's display.Warmest Blessings!~Amy

Because Kindness Matters

So many days I find myself looking for the simple things in life.The nostalgia days.Days when people knew that simple friendliness made the differnce.A simple gesture could help a troubled neighbor...What happened to the days of Front Porch Sitting on a warm summers eve.....

Sharing a glass of sweet tea after a hard days work....

Children who knew how to imagine,make believe and really have fun and play...

Taking the time to write a heartfelt letter....

Summer fun...

And church picnics...

Talking and a little gossip over the fence...

We all really just need to slow down and enjoy the sweet simplicity of life.If we all just took the time to say Good Morning..Hello...Can I give you a hand....Put the cell phone down at the grocery store and help the ederly lady who can't reach the top shelf...Smile at the grumpy person who's had a bad day...Let the house cleaning go and have a tea party with your daughter...Hug your hubby when he comes home and ask about his day....Remember to say I love you before it's too late...Simple acts of kidness can make so much of a differnce to a person.There are so many people out there who that little act can change the course of a day or even a lifetime knowing you cared...Because Kindness Really Does Matter!! ....So another point of this post I decided to add my email to the blog so you can reach me easier if you need anything or just want to chit chat and say Hi! I also started thinking about Random Acts of Kindness back around Thanksgiving and decided I was going to start using them daily but I want to go a little further with it.....

I want to include you my kindred friends who are not close to home..I want to send a occasional little gift, a card or maybe just a email to let you know your thought of.I may never get to everyone like I said it will be random.I don't want people to sign up just to get something for free,I want you to sign up because our friendship matters.I expect nothing in return..If you'd like to be on my list just email me your address my email is cottageprims@hotmail.com Warm Blessings!~Amy

Swap from Brenda!!!

Tam over at http://aprimitiveplace.blogspot.com/ recently held a prim swap.One requirement was to include a handmade doll.My partner was Brenda http://pinetreeprims.blogspot.com/2011/01/swap-items-received-amy-spoiled-me.html Let me tell you Brenda was soooo fun to swap with! Not because she sent great goodies which she did,but because we actually got to know each other.She and I communicated and talked through the whole time we were getting our gifts together.Most swaps I've done I got one email at the begining and one at the end which is fine but it was alot more fun to joke and talk in between.Ok enough chit chat on to the wonderful items... Above is the plain prim prairie doll.She fit perfect with the heart my sil jean made.She has a stitched pocket that reads Every Day is a Blessing...Below are some other goodies she sent.She went above and beyond we were only supposed to send a doll and two other items....

Crow/pear nodder,notepad,painted tiny windchimes,prim kitty,tiny dressform,pineapple candle mat,she also sent some chocolate and these......

Oh my goodness! George Washington is one of my favorite things!!!! They are resting on a prim tuck pillow...I loved my goodies from Brenda,she put so much thought into them and became a dear friend in the process (the best gift of all)...Thanks Brenda for the wonderful time and prims.Thanks Tam for hosting it was really fun! Warm Blessings!~Amy