Where were you when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the moon back in 1969? I was in my parents’ home and remember standing in the dining room watching the tv in the living room, my hands folded and praying that all would work out. It’s one of those times in our lives where most of us who were around at that time can remember exactly where we were.

Here’s a video I found on YouTube about the landing:

It’s Pink Saturday again at Cottage Dreamer! Thanks to Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for once more hosting this fun day of sharing all things Pink!

This week I continue to work on the items I’ve stored in the garage since my condo was remodeled. This week I came across two beautiful Fenton Art Glass Burmese vases – one of which I had forgotten I’d even purchased. There’s also a handpainted porcelain tray. I’m not sure of its age, but I know it’s vintage.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Pink Saturday!

It’s never really too early to start thinking about making things for Christmas. Some projects take quite a bit of lead time to get done. I’m thinking about making my son’s girlfriend a set of placemats since I’m getting better at the quilting thing.

I was going through my collection of graphics the other day and thought some of you might be able to make use of these Vintage Santas. They come from Vintage Post Cards. Click on the image below to be taken to the full-sized image in a PDF file and save it to your hard drive.

Things you can do with these:

• Print them out on fabric and make sachets or bowl fillers
• Use them to make tree ornaments that you can embellish with glitter, buttons, trim, etc.
• Make them into tags for presents.
• Create your own Christmas cards.

Over the next few months I’ll post more sheets like these and also post ideas for how to use them.

It’s Pink Saturday again at Cottage Dreamer! Thanks to Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for once more hosting this fun day of sharing all things Pink!

I’m doing my own kind of Garage Sale – I’m going through the dozen or so tubs I’ve had sitting in my own garage for over a year. It’s about time to get the stuff into the condo. Now if I could just find the hutch I’ve been looking for to put in my living room for all my “stuff.”

Here’s one of the things I rediscovered, a beautiful compote with pretty pink roses painted on it.

Happy Pink Saturday to all!

It’s Pink Saturday again at Cottage Dreamer! Thanks to Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for once more hosting this fun day of sharing all things Pink!

I really don’t need another angel in my collection – well, at least according to my son. He says if I get any more they are going to have to declare my condo a cathedral. lol But I simply could not resist this lovely Angel of Gratfulness that I saw on QVC recently. It’s done by Jim Shore who is one of my favorite artists. I’ve only got a few of his things, but definately want to get more.

I’m still not sure where she is going to “live.” I was thinking in the kitchen since the pink in her apron goes perfectly with the pinks in the painted enamel I have on the ledge in the kitchen. She might also look nice in what I’m calling my “day room” – but that’s still a work in progress.

In case anyone is interested, these pictures were taken in my studio in front of a curtained window. The curtains are called “Kitchen Garden Tier Curtains” and I purchased them from Country Curtains.

I’d also like to wish my fellow Americans a Happy Fourth of July! Hope you have a wonderful day and take a moment to remember why we celebrate our freedom and how important that is to each of us. God Bless America!