White Christmas 2010

Well, I had wanted to post a quick note to all my blogging friends and say 'Merry Christmas' but had no idea I would wake up to this!!

For some of you, this is probably no big deal, but for me, this is the Best Christmas E-V-E-R!!

I can't believe it, but I had snow on my birthday and now for Christmas.

I will take that as a good omen for things to come...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

~♥~

Veterns Day - 2010

While I do not have anyone significant in my life that is in the Military at the present time, I do have a grandfather that served in WWII and a son that is very much interested in the art of warfare. I chose the vintage postcard below because of Dane's love of eagles (which reminds me, I can't WAIT to show you what I am stitching him for Christmas!)

But I do know that the life that we lead today could very well be a lot different than what it is. And it's all because of the Few, the Proud and the Brave. Thank you, each and everyone. And thanks to the families that support these heroes.

~♥~
Kristal

Halloween 2010

Oh wow, it's been awhile!

But I've been a busy bee.

My Mama's birthday is in October, lucky girl.
I made a set of cross stitch pillows for her.

The design was from an old magazine, but I switched out the color combination's on both the witch's outfits and the cats.

My Mama's has blond hair and green eyes. Plus their mama cat, Alley, is a calico.

I guess this one was supposed to be me - reddish/brown hair and blue eyes.

And then brown hair and more blue eyes. And I just love all the cats!


Now for our Halloween!

Dane was a Swamp Monster, Gracyn was a witch and Charlie was a Kung Fu Instructor.



And yes, that's me in the Werewolf costume.

Our neighbors Brianna, Betsy and Chuck.

Spooky Nighttime

Hope you had a great time. Now it's time to start getting ready for the cold weather. And the Jolly Elf himself!

Halloween Finds

I honestly think I have the willpower to resist most non-needful things.

Except then it comes to Halloween

Take a look

The book is my current read.



I just adore these cups. And they are B-I-G

Can't wait to get started decorating.

~♥~

Vintage 4th of July ~ 2010

I'm thrilled to be participating in this years
Vintage 4th of July party!
While I don't have as much vintage items as some people,
I have a few things.
But mostly, I just love the red, white and blue!

Enjoy~

I'm glad we have a mantle in this house, always comes in handy for decorating.

A vintage Uncle Sam, a vintage Elephant (he's a pencil sharpener!)

You might remember an earlier post for Artful Thursday where the kids & I made the tissue paper flowers. We almost painted the jars ( that was fun! )

The little wooden flags inside the red bottle were cut out by my Papa and I hand painted them...about 18 years ago!

My Papa almost made the cute little red birdhouse. See the little cherries hanging from the cup? Cute!

I've been stitching my little fingers off for the last week trying to get this little sampler finished in time. The design is by Birds of a Feather and entitled: Liberty.

I always grab picture frames from yard sales and thrift stores, you could say I have a "thing" for frames! This one was a hideous orangy color. I brushed on some different reds to give it a warmer feel.

A cute little vignette at the front door. The floral picture was hand painted by my friend Tracey.

And a vintage button bouquet along with all my vintage chickens!

My vintage Statue of Liberty and yes, that was MY little corvette...and I know it's at least 30 plus years old! I usually keep it on my desk.

Vintage red, silver and blue ornaments

Well, that's all I have for now.
I've really enjoyed seeing everyone's
Vintage Red, White & Blue.
I see I have a lot of catching up to do!
BIG thanks to Joan for hosting this.
I could go live at her house any day!

~♥~