~♥ Treasures ♥~

Where has the time gone? Can't believe it's been two months since I posted that I was back. Sorry about that...  
So what have I been up to?   T H R I F T I N G
Pretty yellow and white bowls and plates:  Royal Staffordshire - Windsong Ironstone by J & G. Meakin $3.00 for six plates and six bowls I Found The Bowls on Ebay...Click Here to See I Found The Plates on Ebay - Click Here to See

A set of Four Seasons plates by Currier and Ives $1.00 for the set of four

Vintage Napcoware Victorian Bust of a Boy and Girl $3.00/each I found them on Ebay - Click Here to See

A Father Mug - on the back is says a Father Is Happiness. I paid .25 cents I Found A Similar One on Ebay - Click Here to See

A pretty rose covered pitcher. Edwin M. Knowles China Co. I believe I paid $2.00

No markings on this creamer.   I thought the violets were so pretty! I paid .25 cents

American China Company Bowl I paid .25 cents

Vintage Crystal 3 Spout Measuring Cup I paid .25 cents I found one on Ebay - Click Here to See

A Young Girl Reading by Jean-Honore' Fragonard I paid $3.99 I Found One on Art.com - Click Here to See

Framed Don Whitlatch Print I paid $7.99 I did a lot of searching on the internet,  but only found plates. Click Here to Learn More About Don Whitlatch

A 1920's McCoy Buttermilk Pitcher I paid $2.12 I Found It on Ebay - Click Here To See
It is always so much fun to search for treasures...you never know what you'll find! ♥ Kim

~♥ Treasure Hunting ♥~

There is nothing I enjoy more than looking for "new" treasures for my home. I have been looking to find a desk for in my bedroom...I have a wonderful view from this window. Last week, my Dear Friend, Sue, her Sweet Daughter, Julia, and I went to a place called "Thrift King"...it's in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. Click Here to See Their Website What did I see there, but this beauty... now granted they say,  "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."  She has a few nicks and bruises, but don't we all?

I paid $24.42 for the desk and $24.42 for the chair (it came with an ottoman, too,  but I have it in my bathroom).  ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I'm always on the lookout for something unique...and this is what I found...

The clock is made by J. Kaiser G.M.B.H Villingen, Germany It's pre-1930's I wasn't sure if it would work, but I wound it up and it keeps great time. The little bird moves back and forth... I paid $2.12 for it. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Another item I have been looking for is a tea set.  I found this beauty as well:

She was a bit tarnished but as you can see, she shined up real pretty! The name on it is Wm. Rogers 800. I paid $14.41 for the Tea Pot, Sugar Bowl and Creamer.   The tray was a previous purchase that I've had for quite a few years.
Thanks for stopping by! ♥ Kim

~♥ It's Been Awhile...♥~

Hello friends...I wanted to let you know that I am still around...just haven't had much to blog about.  I've been busy around my home, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying some down time by reading on my porch and deck.

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I thought I'd share a few pictures with you...

This is a vignette on the top of my Gram's sewing machine.  I just found the miniature sewing machine at one of my favorite local stores: Collections by Marty

 Measuring Cups from a Local Thrift Store

 A Corner of my Kitchen

 A sweet print by Susan Branch...If you haven't ever visited Susan Branch's website, I encourage you to do so...she has the sweetest blog and products.  You can visit her by Clicking Here...you won't be disappointed!  In an upcoming post I'll share with you about a book I won from Susan Branch and The Creative Connection.

 My Baby Spoon

 A Wooden Cross made for me by my little Friend, Gabby, who's 9.

 My Little Furry Friend, Shadow...he turned 11 years old at the end of June.

 My Cupboard in the Powder Room

 I Love this Little Thrift Store Rabbit

 A View of My Kitchen...someday I'll give you a peek into my pantry.

Thank you so much for stopping by...I love your visits!

♥ Kim

Graphic by the talented Susan Branch http://www.susanbranch.com

Used With Permission

~♥ Things That Make Me Smile ♥~

There is no place I'd rather be than at H♥ME...seeing certain things puts a smile on my face...here are a  few of them:

A large fork, knife and spoon...my dear Gram had something similar on her wall when I was growing up.

 A picture of my sweet M♥M when she was a little girl.

 This whimsical vase

 Buttons that belonged to my dear Gram that she collected over the years.

 A picture of the log house my dear Gram grew up in.

 A picture of my dear Hubby when he was a year old (sorry for the glare).

 A picture of my hubby and his older brothers in their cowboy hats and western wear...

And of course, visits from dear blogging friends always puts a smile on my face as well!

♥ Kim



~♥ Powder Room Pictures ♥~

Good Morning!  I thought I'd show you some pictures of my powder room.  It's just off the laundry room.  I recently bought new valances from Wal-mart.  These are by Better Homes and Gardens...aren't they pretty?

Most of these items were thrift store finds...the little plant, the small pictures, apothocary jars, the bird house.

The little wheel barrow is a Hallmark ornament from several years ago.

 My favorite shelf in this cupboard.

My dear Mom as a little girl...she was 8 years old.

Would you believe this is a little vase?

Thank you all for stopping by to visit...I really appreciate it!

♥ Kim

Graphic by: http://www.gooseberrypatch.com/

~♥I've Had You In Suspense Long Enough♥~

Here's what Santa brought me...a new farmhouse cupboard and...

a new farmhouse table.

This is our 20th anniversary gift, too.  My dear Hubby and I will be celebrating our anniversary on the 13th of January.  When we were first married we bought a table and chairs so we thought it would would be nice to do this for our Christmas/20th Anniversary gift.  We gave our old table and hutch to a young couple who recently got engaged...they just bought a house, too, and needed everything.  They were so grateful and we were happy to help them out.

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I thought I'd show you a few other things in the kitchen, too.

Here's my chalkboard that I love to decorate!  The Chalkink Markers are so fun to use! 

I love sprinkles and things to decorate cookies and cupcakes...here's my supply in the drawers of my new cupboard.

I moved this dresser (removed the mirror) to the kitchen to provide more storage (one can never have enough storage!).  The rocking chair belongs to my dear daughter.  It was given to her by her grandparents when she was a year old...she's now 16 1/2.

The top of the dresser: The scale was a garage sale find ($15), the canisters look old, but they are actually new, the castiron cook stove was given to me by my dear Gram.

Thank for visiting me today...I really do appreciate all of your sweet comments and visits!

♥ Kim

~*Things That Make Me Smile*~

Hello dear friends...I wanted to share with you some of the things in my home that are special to me...

a jar full of buttons that belonged to my "Gram"

my first pincushion...my Mom bought it for me when I took home ec in 7th grade...

I have always loved wooden spools...

my dear Gram spent many hours sewing on this Singer sewing machine...if I close my eyes I can hear the steady hum and her laughter!

this special porcelain shoe...

celebrating the birth of my dear daughter, Emily...

a tiny wooden rabbit carved by my Uncle Bud...I remember that he was a big man, with big hands (and a wonderful laugh)... I often wondered how he could carve something so very small

a picture of me, my Gram and my Mom from 1977...I never went anywhere without my denim hat (lol).

a jar of shells collected by my daughter, my baby shoes and several of my favorite books...

a small pill box with a four-leaf clover and a powder box...

yes, these are a few things that put a smile on my face today...

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Thanks for stopping by...I really appreciate it that you all take the time to visit and leave such sweet comments!

Love, Kim