Smile for the camera ~

Hello and Happy Friday everyone ~ I just had to share this with you.  It brought a happy smile to my face.  Please read ~

Child's View of Thunderstorms
 
A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek to school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with lightning.

The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter would be frightened as she walked home from school. She also feared the electrical storm might harm her child. Full of concern, the mother got into her car and quickly drove along the route to her child's school.  As she did, she saw her little girl walking along.

At each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up, and smile.  More lightning followed quickly and with each, the little girl would look at the streak of light and smile

When the mother drew up beside the child, she lowered the window and called, "What are you doing?"
The child answered, "I am trying to look pretty because God keeps taking my picture."  

May God bless you today and every day as you face the storms that come your way!

 May your weekend be filled with Love and a smile

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Wake up ~ Wake up!~

Happy Wednesday everyone ~ my little ones are having a
hard time waking up ~ Poor Scooter ~

Oh noooo Mommy ~ I don't want to get up ~

Scooter ~ the flowers are blooming ~ the sun is shining ~ time to enjoy the day!

I'm ready Mommy ~ can I chase the chickens?

No Mindy ~ leave the chickens alone for now

Is Mindy really going to chase me? 

No Rosie ~ you'll be fine

I think I'll run over here ~ ha ha Mindy

Where'd Rosie go?

Mindy, she's in the pen with the other chickens

Are you sure Mommy?

Yes, I'm sure Mindy (sigh) ~ I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday ;-)
What are you doing today?

(((Hugs)))
Marianne

Ready, set, go ~!

As I mentioned, Mr. Vintage and I have decided that we are going to put a booth in the upcoming Heritage Village "Treasure Hunt".  I am so excited.  Here are a few of the things that we have been working on.  They are still in the shop ~

A little sweet little rocker

A little magazine rack, love the scrolling on the ends

A little table. love the details on it

Then ~ this cabinet before

Then Mr. Vintage and I worked on it Sunday and voila
after ~

Isn't this the sweetest cabinet?
I'll keep you posted ~ the sale starts June 26 and 27 and I will be taking you with me.  Are you ready to go?  There are going to be lots of treasures to be found

We're going to have so much fun ;-)
What have you been working on?
Please share with us~
Have a great day

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Thrifting and a surprise ~

I hope everyone has had a good week and I hope you are enjoying your Saturday ;-)

The little retirement community in Harrow had a yard sale and Mr. Vintage and I couldn't resist.  Here are some of my treasures ~

A little hen in a nest ~ I couldn't resist her

 Little vintage mirror, I will find a place for you ~



Two galvanized buckets ~ I bought three, but I gave one to my neighbour ~ she deserves it ;-)

My lemonade box ~ it made me smile ~ and then

This cute hat box. But, when I opened it ~ WOW ~!

Two vintage hats were inside.  The lady that sold it to me told me that it was a "special hat box".  I didn't open it right there, but now I know what she meant.  What a sweet lady.  There are still many wonderful people in this world.  How blessed we are when one crosses our path.  I will always remember her smile as she told me to enjoy the hat box. THANK YOU sweet one.

I hope you have a fabulous day ~ Did you go thrifting today?

I can hardly wait for you to tell me

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Embellishments ~

I hope everyone is having a wonderful start of their week ~
Well, if you have been following my blog for a while you know that I can NEVER leave anything as is...

Soooooo

The chicken tractor in it's early stages.....

The chicken tractor when it was finished with paint

Almost finished (I added the little yellow star)...

And now ~ ahh it's finished ;-)

Mr. Vintage put on the fake window for me

I added the flowers ;-)

(and yes, they are fake, like the window)

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Mindy ~ what are you doing?

Someone has to protect the chickens ...I'm doing a VERY good job



Farmer's wife ~

I have always wanted to live on a farm and be a farmer's wife.  My grandpa was a dairy farmer.  My mom married a City man.  He was a very good man ;-)

Maybe that's why I love my little chickens ~ they make me smile.  Soooo.... I decided why not dress the part.  I went to value village and picked up a little flowered dress and put an apron on ~ I think I'm ready to feed the chickens ~

Just having some Sunday fun ~ Have a wonderful day!

Mommy, can I have Sunday fun with the chickens?

No Mindy ~ stay with Mommy

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Steamy ~

Hello everyone ~ It's been a while since I last posted.  I have to tell you it is hot and steamy here in Ontario.  The Temps are in the 90's and the humidex is making it feel like the 100's ~ whew ~

The heat and sun have made by Poppies POP ~

The foxgloves are just starting to bloom ~

I just love foxgloves. 

Well, since it was sooo hot, Mr. Vintage and I went yard saling this morning bright and early.  I picked up two little vintage goodies ;-)



I think I'll put this little chickie next to my sink and put my scrubby in it

this Foley pitcher was only 50 cents.  I just love the floral pattern on it.



Well, I am so excited. The annual "Treasure Hunt" is coming soon ~ June 25, 26 & 27.  Mr. Vintage and I have decided that we are going to put a booth in !~ woo hoo.  I will tell you more about that later. 

In the meantime ~

relax, have fun and stay cool

Mommy, Can I chase the chickens?

NO Mindy, it's too hot, go find some shade

o.k. I'll lay right here and be good

(((Hugs)))

Marianne