Tuesday Travels

First of all, we picked the worst possible weather day to take a road trip. Retha, Bobbie Jo and I left bright (well, actually it was very cloudy) and early this morning and headed to historic Apex to check out the Rusty Bucket. It was a trip we had been planning to take for quite a while, but just haven't gotten around to doing it. Since Bobbie has to go back to school tomorrow, it had to be today, or who knows when we would have another chance.

I, personally had a terrific time meeting Pam and seeing all her treasures. A really neat store with a lot of personality and the classes she offers are fabulous. We all wish we were closer so we could participate.

I made my list of needfuls before I left home and I bought a few things that I absolutely adore. Not anything that was on my list, but still things I "needed". Almost the first thing I saw was a piece of pottery and I knew it was coming home with me. A black table was another great find. It didn't fit the spot that I had hoped for, but I'm sure it will find a place in my home. A little chalk board on a stand was something else that I just love. ( Bobbie has one and I have always wanted it, heehee.) A woven runner in burgandy and tan was the final piece that came back to K-ville to live.

Hopefully, if you are ever in the area you can check out the Rusty Bucket too! I look forward to going back one day soon. And Pam, thank you so much for your kindness and showing us around.

Until next time.

Hugs,

Shari

Simple Woman's Daybook

This was one of my New Years resolutions to get back in the routine of doing this every Monday. So....

FOR TODAY January 5, 2009...

Outside My Window it is dark and pouring down rain....
I am thinking I really need to get off this computer...
I am thankful for everything these days...
From the kitchen we had left-overs for dinner, no big mess to clean up...
I am wearing jeans and a big red sweater (big shocker, huh?)...
I am creating some new Valentine goodies for my web site, slowly but surely...
I am going to bed early (going on a day trip tomorrow with some friends)...
I am reading the latest issue of Country Sampler and Country Business...
I am hoping and praying my blood work comes back better, normal would be fabulous...
I am hearing thunder right now, does that mean snow in 9 days???...
Around the house Bill and I are trying to get back to our normal routines...
One of my favorite things is reading BLOGS, I have really gotten into it on vacation, I am finding it is almost addictive!...
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Going to finish up some orders, going shopping at a Prim Friend's store, looking for Valentine supplies.
Here is picture thought I am sharing... Thinking about making Valentine Annie for my web site.
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Well, blogging twice in one day is just too much! Be back tomorrow with what we found on our trip.

Hugs,

Shari

I won an award!

Yipee! Thanks go to Sharon over at Prim Thyme!(http://primthymesblog.blogspot.com/ )for the award she presented to me.

The Lemonade Award is for blogs that show great attitude and gratitude. I think it's so nice to be recognized and I hope more and more folks will continue to come over and take a peek.

Here are the rules:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post

.2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!

3. Link to your nominees within your post.

4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.


Here are a few blogs that I think show great attitude and gratitude.


Shari @ http://cranapplechristmas.blogspot.com/

Diane @ http://aprimitivejourney.blogspot.com/

Betty @ http://crockettscountrystore.blogspot.com/

NeeNee @ http://thekrazykraftlady.blogspot.com/

Tina @ http://www.junctionjournal.com/

Retha @ http://www.cinnamoncreekprimitives.blogspot.com/

Until Next time.
Hugs,

Christmas Holiday is over....

Hello Prim Pals!

I suppose after all the shopping trips, visiting friends & family, eating and gaining those few pounds, the holiday is officially over. Tomorrow, hubby goes back to work, the kids go back to school and I can finally get back to my routine. There's a few errands that I need to do first thing, but then I am planning to sit and sew the rest of the day. Yipee! I have quite a few orders to do plus a few special requests to start on. And it will be so nice!!!! My house is actually clean after putting away all the Christmas treasures and bringing out just Snowmen until I can decorate for Valentines Day.

Amity popped in this afternoon with Alex and Miss Elle for a short visit. She had a few Christmas things she didn't want anymore, so she brought them to me. I'll have to have a good look and decide what to do with them. Maybe Ebay or Craig's List? One thing she brought was a set of 12, square, paper mache Christmas boxes like I have in my dining room. Mine have been painted and sponged and her set was left as it came with allover stars and trees on top. They are pretty cool cause stacked up they are taller than me....I'm sure someone would love them if I can ever get around to painting them.

I ran across this picture today and wanted to share it. This is Cait (my younger daughter) and her boyfirend, T. That is actually his name.....not short for anything just T. She has turned out to be a wonderful young woman after

giving me a run for my money in her teenage years. We are so proud of her. And for all you Moms and Dads out there....there is hope. Just hang in there and therapy helps! LOL!

After going through yet another dreary day with times of sprinkles, periods of fog and just being chilly, I am sitting down with a cup of hot chocolate, propping up my feet with a cozy blanket and watching an old movie on TV. I'll let y'all know how things go tomorrow.................

Hugs,



ps I figured out how to get my signature here. Just would like for it to be a solid color, like black.....I really think it is the background color that throws it off...Still looking for someone to help me with some tweeking. Please feel free to contact me.

Signature troubles

Trying to figure out to add a signature to my posts....I think it has to do something with the background color. Any ideas on how to fix it????




Any professional bloggers out there willing to help??? I need a little help with a couple of other things as well.

Thanks!!

The decorations are put away.............

A few more pics to share......................

Crock Bench in Foyer. I think it always seems a little empty after taking down all the decorations.

Christmas 2008 outside on a windy day. Trying to decide what to do for January. I already have my plan for February. Maybe just some snowmen???? I wish I could leave my wreaths on the windows all the time. It has such a cozy feeling, don't ya think?

Alex and Miss Elle....My 2 favorite people in a fun button frame. This is one of the sweetest pictures they have ever had together. I will put it in an everyday frame and keep it out all year.

This is probably one of my favorite pics ever. I never got around to selling this sign on my web site this year (just made a few for me and a couple for friends), so I thought I would take one last picture of it so maybe I could do a Christmas in July or something. Just happened to notice when I was cropping it that my hubby is peeking thru the window. Too Funny! He will probably kill me if he sees this, but I think it is too funny not to share!

Be back soon.

Hugs,

Shari

2009 is here!

Just so ya know.....I didn't get off to a great start for 2009. Woke up early with the headache from H---, but managed to get breakfast made before I crashed on the sofa with Rufie. I'm wondering if you can have a headache from being anemic??? I'm hoping this is not yet another symtom. Everytime I turn around lately, there is something else to add to the list. ( I already have the tiredness, the lung thing, and the pain in my leg. That's enough!) Although, my lungs are doing a little better today. Maybe, because I did absolutely NOTHING.

Only a few more weeks, and we'll know if the medication is working. Keep your fingers crossed for me. If it's not better, my new doctor is going to give me iron infusions. Don't have a clue what that is, and hope I don't have to find out.

I am trying to get a few new things made for the web site and have actually managed to add a few new goodies this week, but it's probaly going to be first of the week before the new Valentine collection is finished and ready to go.

I'm also thinking of making these for the new year. Brady the bear is so precious, although he sort of looks like a dog here. I used flannel and probably should have used something else with a little more texture to it. But, I love him just the same. Gracie the doll is just wonderful too. She's tall and skinny and has loads of personality. So, do y'all think I should make these for my web site?? Feel free to leave a comment and let me know.

Until next time.

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari