Thank You!! Char Cora and Brenda

Just wanted to pop on and say some Thank You's! I participated in Char's 5 Favorite Things Swap last month and my goodies arrived today. Char http://charsethman.blogspot.com/ was my partner and here are the goodies she sent. A scoop with yummy grubby candle..Some makeover candleholders (she included candles for them but the post was not gentle)..A painted paper mache box. A lovely winter sign she handpainted and stitched Primitives pillow she handmade as well..Thank You Char.I would have got more pics but my camera batteries are dead and I haven't figured my new camera out yet.She holds regular swaps and they are always fun so stop over and get to know her and join in the fun.....I have been lucky lately and won some giveaways...Cora at http://cora-heartfeltandhomemade.blogspot.com/ was doing a gooseberry patch review and giveaway.I was the lucky girl to win a new gooseberry patch cookbook.She also included some too cute mini silicone scrappers and a cookie spatula.The sweet card is a picture of her photography.Let me tell you her blog is just the dearest.Like looking at a Farmhouse magazine.Stop over for a visit you'll fall in love! And she is so down to earth and sweet.....

And last but not least I won Third Prize on Brenda's Febuary giveaway http://therustythimble.blogspot.com/ She had 3 prizes and since I was last I got what was left after the other girls picked.No problem there I got the $20 Gift certificate and got to pick my own prize.I choose this Americana Bunny.She did a great job on him.So Prim..Brenda is very giving and has a new giveaway every month sometimes two.She's having one now so stop over for a chance to win.

Thanks girls for the wonderful goodies.I so appreciate them! Now don't forget to enter my giveaway posted at the top sidebar.Just click on the picture to go there and maybe you can win too.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Tuesday Display Chain Spring Florals Vines and Picks

Today's display chain was chosen by Old Lady Morgan ~ Spring Inspirations using Florals, Vines and Picks.I can't seem to find my box of easter/spring stuff Hubby keeps telling my I sold it last year which I'm sure I wouldn't have unless the box got mixed in somehow and he sold it while I was out looking.I think maybe he knows something and is just afraid to tell me about the "mistake" LoL....So my displays of this type are a little limited this year with the missing box....Sweet Grass Beeskep....Old Bucket with spring whites...

Old Flower wire tote with wool and eggs...

Prim Bunny with sweet annie carrots tucked in....

Spring Flowers from last year,can't wait to see these pretties again!

Spring on over to Misi's http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/ to visit the rest of the chain...Reminder of my giveaway just click on the pic on top sidebar to enter.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Busy Weekend and yes I'm a little nuts!

Good monday! It's pouring down rain here today so a perfect day to rest a bit after a super busy weekend...This is a long and picture filled post so you might want to grab a warm cup of tea and enjoy the visit.Thursday I saw a sign while out running errands.So friday morning I was out the door at 6:40 am on my way to a Garage Sale.Yes I'm nuts I know especially since there was snow still on the ground and it was pouring rain,cold and still slightly dark..... Here's a pic through the truck window so you can see the rain....

It showed promise and I was excited but it was a let down all tools.I did buy a metal feed scoop but that was it.....So later that day hubby took me to the antique mall I spent .50 there nothing that caught me....Saturday I decided to surprise dad and go to his auction..He had already picked out a neat unusual nutmeg grinder he planned to buy me..He showed it to me and of course I loved it so he gave it to me later that day....You lift the wood knob,the nutmeg goes in the hole and the grinder slides back and forth.It's dated 1886 He also bought me a slice of Yummy cherry cream pie the church ladies made...

I usually stay out back for the box lots.That's were my dad is, then when the box lots are over I go out to the front room and hubby stays out back to bid on the other stuff..My friend Cathy was there so we hung out at the front of the room so we could see what was going on.Let me tell you it was nice to have someone to chat with through all the boring glassware....There was a few things we both wanted but if I just wanted it to resell I left her bid and she did the same for me..Hubby got mad a few times he thought I was being cheap and letting things I wanted go.Which sometimes I am cheap.He couldn't understand why if I wanted a firkin and it was only $35 why I didn't get it.Especially since I know what things are worth.I explained I didn't need it since I already had 5 at home and I was saving my money for things I really wanted.He doesn't realize how things add up.I did get the main thing I wanted a old wood dough riser box which I don't have a pic for yet but will post in a few days..We ended up buying alot of stuff mostly stuff to sell at fleamarket over the summer but a few things for us too.Here are a some of the things.....Antique Farmer Picture.He's a little spooky to me.I like babies but the old frame is nice...Hubby bought him he liked it.

Worn old suitcase...

Tin tea biscuit box with advertising,wood cigar box with nice litho,antique apothecary bottle with hometown drug store label and a giant tin tea or spice ball.. Old wood advertising boxes the bottom one has a eagle and a thrasher wheel...

Hand carved wood double oxen yoke.This is a rare style..Ignore the clutter in the background these were taken on the sun porch..

I bought a few crocks none for me but this fat squatty one was neat..

Antique checkers and Antique Tetley Tea tin with elephant litho...

Antique tin string holder These will go in my etsy when I get time...

Old red one panel cupboard.Hubby is refinishing this for me.I think I paid a little to much for it and not sure why I wanted it.We'll see once it's refinished.If not I'll sell it but I know I'll have to take a slight loss on it if I do that..

Here is some other things we got for fill ins for fleamarket..Old milk boxes,wood drying rack,crocks,galvanized tub,watering can,griswold cast pot,metal boxes,old wood tool carier and some other "stuff"..

Then sunday was spent at Grandma's farmhouse.It was a nice day warmer temps but sooo muddy..I made a pistachio cake with cream cheese frosting I seen on Prairie Flowers Farm blog.I told the girls it was leprechaun cake since it was green..Always a nice day spending sundays with my family...Here's a few pics...Brianna doing projects....

The chickens were out of the chicken house enjoying the warmer temps....

We usually play cards and chit chat around the table after lunch in the winter..This pic didn't come out well with the window but that's my cousin Heidi in the corner she stayed alot with us when she was younger..My grandma by the door.Love her so much and am thankful to still be able to see her.She is still in good health and takes care of the farm chores on her own.Today would have been Pappy's birthday it's been almost 2 years since he passed...

Well thanks for visiting today! Stop by and sign up for my giveaway if you haven't got a chance yet.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Spring Giveaway!!

I'm over 200 followers now.So honored that so many are interested in my thoughts,musings and of course decorating.I've met so many kindred spirits.Some of you are truely my dear friends..Always there for the good and bad.Your comments,emails and snail mail always mean so much...To all my new followers Welcome take some time look around and get to know me a little..Ok now that I told you how wonderful you are onto the giveaway.I know we are all longing for spring and wanted to make you something Prim so here's what you get....A Spring Gathering... Old wood bowl I like the weathered painted look so I painted it and antiqued it some more so it would be prim perfect.It's slightly oval and I did it in a nutral color so it would match anyones decor.........

I filled it with some natural prairie grass..A fabric prim egg and two of my spice rubbed beeswax bunny tarts/fillers..Turned out really sweet should of made two so I could display one.I think most crafters don't have much of there own stuff always to busy making things for other people...You can click on my pics for a better veiw...So the rules are simple Be a follower new followers welcome...Must live in the USA or Canada...If you are the lucky winner you must contact me within 48 hours or another name will be picked..Two Chances to win leave a comment letting me know your favorite thing about spring...For the second chance post to your blog you can copy my top pic.Winner will be drawn march 9th...Warm Blessings!~Amy