New Arrivals, Great and Small, Old and New

This weekend brought LOTS of surprises

and I thought I was going to have a quiet Mother's Day weekend.

Meet "DOC" yes he is a draft horse (a Belgian) , we don't raise draft horses, we have never had a draft horse and we never dreamed of having a draft horse.

But...this guy is dreamy! He was owned by a friend of ours that had a auction this past weekend that included 20 horses that he used as "school horses". My husband took me kicking and screaming to the auction but when I set eyes on this gentle soul I melted. We knew his destiny was probably to be sold to a "rent a horse" program and be ridden day in and day out by those that are too "big" to fit on the other horses.

Well you know the rest of the story...he now lives with us.

He is the gentle giant drawfing all our other horses.

It really was touching after we purchased him, we had several people come up and thank us for buying him.

I think the pleasure will be all ours.

We need to beef up "Doc's" groceries, he needs to gain about 100 to 150 pounds. Oh doesn't that sound like a yummy situation to be in.

He is a little furry but the warm weather and lots of brushing will take care of that.

I am sure he will be blossoming just like the trees and th grass in the next few weeks.

I will keep you updated on the "Adventures of Doc".

Look who else arrived this weekend!

Yes," Lila Rose" has a little sister!

She is still a little shy I took this when she was about 6 hours old.

Her Mama fooled us!

We have many safeguards in place so we will be there when a foal arrives, well...this mare "undid" our safeguards and she was last checked on at 3:00 a.m..

About 7:30 a.m. morning feeding begins and we see a extra pair of ears in her stall.

Luckily all went well which we are very thankful.

Yes, she does have a name.

First I must warn you that "horse people" have a very strange way of naming their horses, usually the mare's and/or stud's name is part of the foal's name. OK here goes, the dam's name is DUAL ME DIRTY (I must add it doesn't fit this little mare and I didn't name her) but the DIRTY part is very important because she was a very successful cutting mare. So after the events of this morning let me introduce you to

DIRTY LITTLE TRICK a.k.a. "Trick"

I also went to Moving Mates which is a big sale that is held every other weekend during the summer.

It has been awhile so I went a little crazy.

I am delighted with my purchases, the steamer trunk is my favorite.

The promise of spring holds true my garden is unfurling before my eyes.

Thank you so much for visiting, usually I don't ramble on so but I as you can tell I am thrilled with all our new "treasures".


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Today I celebrate..

My Mother's Mother, a true lady always. A champion for my Mother. A role model in everything she did.

My Father's Mother, a true lady always. A pioneer in business. A trusted friend.

My Mother, a woman who owns her own originally. My champion. A best friend

My Husband's Mother. The biggest little woman I know. So admired.

My Daughter's Mother. The best thing in the world is being her Mom.

Love you all!

Wishing all a WONDERFUL MOTHERS DAY!




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Teacups and Birdies

Just a sneek peek for my Vintage Swap partner, Justa at Scappin My Life.

This little birdie is flying your way with all sorts of Vintage Goodies

I am so excited! Why? Tomorrow is the seasonal opening of the best "previously owned" market in our area, Moving Mates. Every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of October they have a huge sale, and the fun part is that each day they reduce the prices by 25% each day. So I look at as a sport, go on Friday buy what I can't live without and then spot the items I will be hoping no one else buys and I can pick them up for the discounted price. If I find any treasures I will share them with you. You know where I will be tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Free Signature Generator

I Think Spring is Really Here!

It really is here, look at that green grass coming on,

look we can keep the barn doors open,

look the "Ladies In Waiting" are so content to nibble on the new greens

They better enjoy the peace and quiet now, all three are due to foal on May 25.

and Not So Little Lila Rose is watching over everyone.

Yippeeeeee!

It has been a loooooooooooooooong winter.

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Bucket Salad

A Fresh salad is a sure sign of spring...well since spring is a little behind schedule this year I decided to help her along.

A hanging basket of "spring mix" salad greens. I think this would be a great Mothers Day gift, the gift that just keeps on giving. Just pick the greens at the base and they produce more.

A wonderful taste of spring was yummmmmy!

Another sure sign of spring!

Napping Lila Rose

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Playing Dress Up with Primroses on Tablescape Thursday

I love Primroses they say spring to me like no other flower. I was thrilled to find them at the local Lowes, I brought them home thinking I would fill a basket with the primroses but everything I tried didn't do them justice. Then a thought...let's play dress up.

The black plastic and peat moss pots left a little to be desired so...

I pulled out some cheery fabric, a glue stick and dressed up the pots and finished them off with black and white ribbon. So simple!

These little guys have been the center of my tablescapes all week.

AND everyday I am rewarded with more flowers!

Thanks for joining me on this Tablescape Thursday, please stop by to see our generous hostess, Susan at Between Naps on the Porch to visit all the TT bloggers, you will see some of the most beautiful tablescapes ever.

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A Swap Story

During the recent Gypsy Mermaid's Pink and Green Swap I was partnered with Jodie of Everything Vintage. I have posted all the wonderful Pink and Green she sent me and today I thought I would share with you the little Pink and Green I sent Jodie.

For me a swap is a lot like a story unfolding before my eyes and hands. A theme is chosen and then I start thinking, thinking and thinking how I can make this swap special for the partner I am given.

Chapter One-The Gathering

I gather lots of my supplies so they can all get to know one another and see how they might fit together.

A little bit of this and a little bit that and it starts to come together. Embellishments show their possibilities first. A special creation "The Bird Lady" by Vanessa Valencia of A Fanciful Twist gathers, pearls, a vintage ribbon from my Grandmother's sewing basket finishing with swinging skirt of green leaves.

Then this little cutie also one of Vanessa's creations gathers her favorite pink and green trims finishing off her look with a ruffled pink skirt. The message she carries to my partner is

"Fairly Tale Dreams Can Happen to You"

Chapter Two-Creating

Now it is time to put some of the other embellishments together to bring new ideas to life.

This balsa box purse has been lonely in my crafts room for the past year or so, upon hearing of the swap it volunteered with pretty pink and green paper and ribbon roses. She didn't start out pink and green but now she wears it with style.

My cameos are always part of my swap stories so a couple paired up with a couple of vintage spoons, butterflies and roses to transform into La Petite Teaspoons, fit for Marie Antoinette herself.

One of my all time favorite things is a beautiful Chandelier.

A chandelier crystal makes a perfect necklace.

A Plain Jane canvas bag is calling my name wanting attention. I am not sure how she fits into this story so I just wait and before long a Cinderella turns in the Pink and Green Princess it happened magically unfolding before my eyes.

Chapter Three-Leaving Home






Now all my creations need to test their new wings and fly to their new home. Oh will they be okay without me? I make a special box for everyone to snuggle on their trip.




I asked a special friend to guide them on their way.

They made it safely and love their new home. I now can breath a sigh of relief knowing they live with Jodie, my new friend, and they lived happily every after.

The End!

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Our wonderful niece Alexis is celebrating her birthday today.

This girl has so much style, a wonderful sense of humor and is drop dead gorgeous. Now I ask you what do you get a girl like that?

Well one thing I know for sure is a girl can NEVER HAVE TOO MANY SHOES!

So I made this bracelet with Alexis in mind, I hope see likes it.

Happy Birthday Miss Alexis!

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Lila Rose Takes Off Her Coat

Finally it is warm enough for Lila Rose to run around bare naked! She has put her baby coat away and now is just hanging out like a "big horse". She just wanted to stop by to say "Neighaaaaaa"(translation hello in horse) and to let you know she has a new brother or sister arriving any day and she is looking forward to introducing you to the new arrival.

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Jumping into a New Swap

I can't believe I am swapping again so soon after my wonderful, glorious, fantastical Pink and Green Swap hosted by Sarah at Gypsy Mermaid who assigned me the most perfect partner Jodie Everything Vintage. But here I go... Simply Me is hosting a Vintage Swap, check it out but hurry the sign up is closed tomorrow! I hope you can play!!!!!!!!

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