Healing ~

Good morning my friends ~ it is a beautiful, sunny, crisp fall day here in Ontario and yes, it is time to heal

It has been a very long and arduous week.  Alcoholism not only affects the alcoholic, it also affects the families of alcoholics.  It is a very dark debilitating disease that not only robs the alcoholic of his/her life, but it also robs the family members of their life as well.

But, we must go on....

and go on we will ~

We must focus on the fact that we are here, healthy and capable of loving and holding each other up.  I will hold my daughter up for as long as need be.  I love her so ~

We must now focus on the lovely, the fact that the Lord will help us through and that we are a very loving family ~ I want to thank all of you for your loving comments and well wishes ~ blogging buddies are the BEST and I do care for each and every one of you.

So for now ~ here is a little lovely to contemplate

I haven't painted this $2.00 mirror yet, but I will (as soon as I make up my mind about a colour)

What colour do you think I should paint this mirror?

((((Hugs))))

Marianne

Sad ~

I am sorry my friends, but I have been away.....

My daughter's father passed away on Wednesday and I have been helping her through this VERY difficul time ~

Hopefully, there are sunny days ahead

I need hugs

(((hugs)))

Marianne

Saturday ~

Happy Saturday everyone ~ I thought I would share with you my little wreath that I picked up at our local thrift store for $1.00.  I put it on my antique cabinet ~

Today, it's chilly, frost is in the air.  I am going to be doing a little laundry and maybe some thrifting ~

Speaking of thrifting ~ Mr. Vintage found a little table top stove.  It was not in very good condition, but, look what he's done ;-)

He painted the oven in lovely light green with a red stripe around the top ~ sigh ~ so cute

and the oven is adorable too ~

Well, I just put the lasagna together  for dinner tonight ~

I think I'll make a loaf of home made bread ~ and have a quiet evening with Mr. Vintage ~

What are you doing tonight?

Can't wait to hear from you

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Random Lovliness ~

Good morning everyone ~
I have been busy fluffing our guest room.  You see, we decided that when Mr. Vintage has had his surgery, I will move into the spare room for a while ~ sigh ~

So, here are a few random pictures of loveliness for you ~

I just love this little picture and it had to move in with me

I just had to bring in my feed sack pillow case ~

This little clock will tell me what time it is and it's a music box.  The alarm plays "Oh what a beautiful morning" ;-)

I'll be a little more comfortable in the spare room.  Although, I will miss Mr. Vintage ~

What have you done to make yourself more comfortable?


I hope you all have a WONDERFUL day ~

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Another Rainy Day Treasure Hunting~

Happy Sunday everyone ~ It has been another rainy weekend here in Ontario..soooo~

I decided to do a little treasure hunting yesterday ~ I found some beautiful treasures ~

Mr. Vintage found this star ~ I painted it anitque white and I shabbied her up a bit ~

I just love the texture of this star ~ I hope to use it at Christmas on my mantel ~ (what am I saying?  Christmas?)

I had to bring this little glass milk pitcher home with me ~ it was only $1.00 ~

I found this little rolling pin recipe card holder for 50 cents ~ you KNOW how I LOVE rolling pins ;-)

I picked up a bunch of tart tins and jello molds ~

I put them in my little egg basket.

Best of all ~ I picked up this little pie keeper ~ Isn't she sweet?

Have you been Treasure Hunting lately?  What treasures have you found ~ I LOVE to hear from you about your latest thrifting finds

Have a wonderful day ~

((((Hugs))))

Marianne
Edited

PS I just received an e mail from Sherry at back2vintage and she told me that my little pitcher is a 40 oz. star of david prescut pitcher which is worth $33.00 ~ thank you sooo much Sherry.  That's what blogger friends are all about ~ they look out for you and they are sooo smart.  ;-)

A vintage plate holder ~!

Happy Tuesday everyone ~ We had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving spent with family ~

Mr. Vintage and I were talking and he knew (he always knows) that I have wanted a vintage magazine holder to hold platters or plates or whatever ~ Well, he did it again ~

He made me one and I painted it and it looks marvelous~!

I had to put my little chicken plate in it ~ I absolutely LOVE IT !~

I know it's not vintage ~ but it's wonderful anyway ~ thank you Honey ;-)

What have you made recently, that isn't really vintage but looks like it ~ I would love to hear about it ~ I love to share ideas

((((Hugs)))

Marianne

Happy Thanksgiving ~

Today is our Thanksgiving, here in Canada ~ So to all my Canadian Blogger friends ~ Happy Thanksgiving

We are having the family Thanksgiving dinner here tonight ~ so I must be quick ~ so much to do ~

I have set the table with my latest yard sale find.  I Love these yellow rose dishes ~

We must use Granny's vegetable dish ~

And yes, I will wear my little yellow rose apron ~

Yesterday, Mr. Vintage and I went flea marketing and yard saling ~ I'll share those treasures with you soon ~

I am so thankful for my family  and my Blogging Buddies ~ I am especially thankful for Mr. Vintage and speaking of Mr. Vintage ~ look what he did for me~!

He painted the handles of the older rolling pins (the yellow one and the green one) ~ I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them ;-)

I do so hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving or just a wonderful day.

What are you thankful for?

((((Hugs))))
Marianne