~♥ 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

~♥ Kitchen Corner ♥~

I enjoy spending time in my kitchen.  Whenever I was little I spent a lot of time with my Gram in her kitchen.  I'd watch her make pies, helped her cut squares for her quilts, play cards with her or just spend time talking with her.  I wanted a kitchen that was as welcoming as her kitchen was.

I thought I'd share a little corner of my kitchen with you.

I like to keep things handy for my family to snack on.  There's usually something yummy in the cookie jar or on the cake plate.  I love having my Keurig available for a quick Cup O' Joe.  I keep the K-cups handy in the bottom bowl.  Above it are various breakfast bars for when we're on the run in the morning and we don't have time for a good breakfast.  I have started to collect juicers.  I have two on the table that I bought at thrift stores and the green one on the window sill belonged to my Gram.  The school chalkboard was given to me by a friend.  I like to change the message on it using my Chalk Ink markers.   Click Here to Visit the Chalk Ink Website!

Thank you for stopping by...I always enjoy the company.

♥ Kim

~♥ Flower Love ♥~

Hello to you on this lovely sunny afternoon in Southwestern PA...we were blessed with such a wonderful day...it literally puts sunshine in my soul!

I have finally gotten around to purchasing some flowers for my porch. 

The barrel was a yard sale find.

"Calabrachoa - Hot Pink"

I got this toolbox out of our garage...hubby wasn't using it.

"Gerbera Daisy, Orange Mint, Ivy"

I love milk glass...thrift store find.

"Angelart - Pineapple"

More "Angelart - Pineapple" in milk glass.

Silver bowl from my friend, Josie.

I bought geraniums for my deck...still need to spruce up the deck a little.

I have decided to get ferns to hang on my porch this year. My dear hubby found some big beautiful ones at one of our favorite garden store so hopefully I'll get them this weekend.

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

how are you dear blogging friends?

thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind comments and words of encouragement about my blogging...i appreciate it more than i could ever express!

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i know a lot of you have been dealing with snow...my Dear Daughter had several snow days so we spent some time together...we made some mints and baked some cookies...i love my mother/daughter time and treasure it...you see, my daughter is a senior in high school and this is the last year we will have snow days that we can share together...precious memories are what i hold dear to my heart...

this cake stand and cover were thrift store finds...the bottom i found years and years ago...the top was found back in december...they are a perfect match!

i also found the two clear glass juicers at the thrift store in december...the green one belonged to my Dear Gram...i am going to look for more when i'm out and about...looks like i have a new collection started...

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before you go...here are a few pictures of what it looks like in my neck of the woods!

thank you so much for stopping by!

♥ 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

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