Keeping Busy

Nothing much is going on here with me. I don't have any funny stories to tell, no cats in skillet, that was such a funny story!! There are so many of you out there that have lovely things to write and I enjoy reading about them all!! I have been working on lampshades, collage art and some other things. Seems like I bounce around from room to room trying to get several things done at once.
It has finally cooled off here so I can get back to the camper and get my fall displays done in the shop!!! Yippee! Maybe I can even drink some hot tea or apple cider. Yum!! the camper isn't any fun when I get all hot and sweaty out there. that isn't my idea of cozy.
I got another piece of art done and one ready to frame!! The blue and gold lamp shade is my newest shade. and look at what my sweet friend Polly sent me~Cherry Camper goodies! What a great surprise!
I did get my cherry decals for my camper and got those up. I will have to post more photos of the camper. I painted a picture of cherries to hang up out there. Can't seem to find anythat look right, so I will just paint them myself!! I will show you those when they are done!

Saturday Treasures

I just couldn't stay home and rest my back I HAD to get up and go to yard sales and of course it was Goodwill 50% off day so I couldn't pass that up either. Then why waste a trip to town and not get a few groceries, and oops back track, I needed my sweet tea fix from McAlister's deli, then finally made it back around 1. I didn't have to work my store today and I LOVE days off from the store. But living behind my store, I almost have to leave to get any peace and quiet. I will escape to my camper in the future but today was still too warm.
Here are a few things I found today. That little white cabinet I got yesterday and moved my porcelain buttons & pins into it. The little chintz piece I picked up for 25 cents! And that chair. bulletin board, and white rack were from 3 different places but don't they look good together? Think I am keeping that stuff too, LOL The magazines I paid $1 for all of them. Camper reading tomorrow!! I have other stuff but this is all I could get on tonite.
Oh yeah, this is a framed piece of my recent altered art. I think I will be selling it. Hoping to do fun stuff tomorrow! Have a great Sunday all!

Yellow Rose Day

Well I know I am not in the contest but I couldn't resist celebrating the yellow rose theme too!! (Polly's contest at Counting Your Blessings )
I had another back injection today so I am having to take it easy and of course I have my laptop with me on the couch. Good time to get to go around and check out every one's yellow rose blog. There are so many wonderful blogs it will be a difficult decision. The only good thing about being Polly's judge is a have a good excuse to blog surf! Happy Friday Night to all! I am watching AMC, an old Alfred Hitchcock movie is just coming on, hope it is a good one!

Life in the Fast Lane

Seems like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Always hurrying to get one thing done after another. I did shut the computer off last night before 11 and was asleep by 11:15. I decided all my work could wait. Even blogging and reading a book!! So now I feel like I have to make up for lost time. For some reason I always feel guilty if I am not keeping busy. I have to MAKE myself take a break. Maybe it is a good thing I have the camper now. It is my little retreat from all the work to be done in the "real" world!!
Saturday I found some great bark cloth that I have listed on Ebay I also found this great foot stool for $5! but I am keeping it and using it in my living room. I think I am starting my fall/winter nesting, LOL. I did find time to redo my fireplace mantel, my version of fall. I didn't think orange went too well, so instead I did the deep rich colors. OK back to work!!
Oh yeah, check out these chartreuse zinnias a friend gave me!

Weekend Pretties

Here are a few pretty things that I have found lately. I have them listed on ebay right now, they end on Sunday evening. I had a hard time letting the little rose print go!
I went to several sales in the past few days and found some wonderful barkcloth and other things to list! My sister and I found an unadvertised estate sale! We got to go in the house and root around in piles of stuff. OH it was fun!! We had to unpack the SUV and repack it we found so much, LOL. I will get things listed tomorrow and put some photos on here of my finds. Oh by the way, my sister did come up Friday and night and we got to "play" camper! I put my metal chairs outside the camper door, piled up the pumpkins, gourds and candles to make it look festive for fall. We had a great time, but froze in the wee morning hours, (it was sort of like sleeping in a big tin can, lol, No heat in it yet) We got up for sales before 6 and were thrilled to get in the warmth of the car. Not much sleep but it was worth it!!

More Camper Pics

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Ok I couldn't help myself to go "play" in my camper after work and then take more photos. I am waiting for my cherry decals to put in the middle of the cabinet doors! Then comes the red and white awning and metal chairs. It all takes time and thanks for letting me share it all with you! I had the cutest little chinese lanterns with vegetables so took them out & they blend fine with the cherries. I took out a cup of tea to enjoy while I was just sitting and thinking of what I need to do next. Oh yeah, still have to make more valances. Maybe a pillow or two! The electric or propane isn't hooked up yet but I am still hauling dinner out there tomorrow night! I just can't help myself, LOL Check out my plastic kitty kat mirror, and that cool red tole wooden tray. I have had most of this stuff stashed for years and finally getting to drag it out. Thanks again for letting me share!! Off to bed and maybe I will get up in time for morning coffee in the camper:-)

Sneak Peek

Well I can give you all a sneak peek at my cherry camper. I got 3 valances and 3 pillows made yesterday in between customers. I couldn't wait until the store closed so I could take my things out to the camper! Did I ever mention that I live behind my antiques mall?? Very handy and I don't have to spend all that time commuting!
Also I wanted to say the tea parties I visited yesterday were wonderful! I think we should all do one for the holidays so we can all see how each other decorates for Christmas!!
Back to work!