A little guilt story

Have you ever felt so guilty about something even though, it was given the okay to get rid of it. Well this is one that has haunted me for years. When my daughter, Chris, decided it was time to pack her dolls away, I sat on the floor and cried because my little girl was growing up. Well we packed up all the doll clothes and complete layettes, along with baby bedding that I made that looked like a real babies. When we left Metairie to move to Crowley, we had a huge garage sale and she said to sell the crib, highchair and playpen that all matched. Now we are talking 1987. I wondered for years what would we do to find a bed that the side go up and down like a real baby bed. As luck would have it, I found a vintage doll bed, but no mattress and wheels are missing, but it was just too cute to pass up. When I called her, she was excited, but then said "Mom, what am I going to do if it's a boy?". Well try to look at the glass half full, I told her that she needn't worry about that, because I know she will have a little girl. David, her boyfriend, laughs when he hears the word baby, but I do believe there might be a proposal at Christmas time or in February, when they are supposed to come to Louisiana.

I am so ready to start decorating for Christmas, but it won't be like I have done before, only the kitchen because Donnie, my son, said "Mom you love ginger breads so much and they make you smile, so fill up the kitchen". We will have other trees that are already decorated and our big tree that is usually covered in Santas, might get decorated a little different.

I have been feeling so great, but my doctor gave me extra anxiety meds for when my siblings come here. But we are hoping that I may get to move back to Crowley.

Today is beautiful and we were lucky to avoid Ida. Even the rain missed us, something we did not need. So I think I will enjoy the outdoors and finish sanding the dresser I stripped. I can prime and paint it in the kitchen at night with sheets on the floor. Can't wait to get it done, so I can start on a night stand I found.

Wishing you all a great day like we are having. Love and Hugs, Pat

More Thrift Finds

This picture frame was the same color as the phone and it weighs just about 4lbs. It is heavy and not sure what kind of metal it's made from. The crystal top I got at an estate sale and most of the things they had were Waterford and Lenox and since the bottom was missing, they put it on the fill a bag for $3 and I scooped it up---I think I may have a bottom that it will fit on. Don't you just love the purse phone and it works great. It's from the 70s, but sure wish it were pink. I think I am going to try and make some pink fabric ornaments like the ones I bought. Since it took so long to download the pictures, I will try some more tomorrow.

Well I have been packing things to send back to Crowley and waiting to hear if I can move out of here. Yesterday, my doctor said I needed to get away from the stress and future assaults. I will have a mess to clean up when I get back, but that's okay. I had to spend the night Wednesday and I cried when I left, knowing they may all be here today.

I still haven't figured out how to post after each picture, so I am just going to post the pictures and leave it to you to know what they are. I love re-doing things and now that I have learned to wire lamps, I am collecting wonderful pieces to make some.

A girl I grew up with lost her 21 year old grandson, who finally succumbed to MD. By the time they tried to intubate him, he died. She lost her husband last year and they had raised Robbie since he was a baby. The mom had another girl who had cancer in her eyes, so she gave them up, so she could live her life with drugs. So sad. Last night, I brought her some pecans and she started crying and it just broke my heart. Robbie was a child of God and we know that he is in Heaven with a new body that is free from disease. Please pray for Ruby and her family.

What a cute angel!

This is the cutest angel I have found in a long time. She is made of chalk and I think I might add some glitter to parts of her. Also found some more bling for journals.

I also love collecting old made in Japan and occupied Japan things and the little poodle and rabbit in a chair are just some that I have found for less than a buck. Today I took the day off, because I had my injections last night, so I have to rest the day after. Right now I can barely keep my eyes open, so I will be making this short. Hope everyone is doing fine. Will visit some favorite blogs tomorrow. Goodnight and sleep tight. Love and hugs, Pat

Happy Halloween

Hope you all are enjoying the day. I miss my children and can remember all the fun parties we had when it got too dangerous to go out Trick or Treating. My children came up with some very cool decorations that didn't cost a fortune and their friends gathered at our house, bringing extra candy and food for the crowd.

Things are getting better and we are working on getting me out of this house. I would even be willing to take a loss if they bought me out---it's just not worth it and they are certainly not worth me paying the mortgage down so they reap the benefits.

My wonderful aunt shelled me 2 large zip lock bags of pecans, so I will be making candy and cookies soon for Christmas. I do have to make Martha Washington balls for Donnie to carry back to NYC and some of his favorite cookies. It will be great having him help me this year. I told him I couldn't decorate like I used to, but he said since I love gingerbread's so much, to go ahead and fill the kitchen (in Crowley) so that's where I will spend my Christmas this year. It's too painful for Donnie to be here in the country.

I do hope everyone enjoyed all the kiddies dressed up tonight. Love and Hugs, Pat

Things that make me smile

Saturday, my day made me smile when I received this beautiful doll and radishes from a beautiful Pink Warrior. I have named her Patty and I will treasure her always. Thank you so much. God always sends angels when He knows you are feeling blue and every day it amazes me how many angels have come into my life.

This is an old toy box I found with a red velvet top, so with a little sanding, priming, then painting, it will be used to store some craft things. I love this ticking material---found at Goodwill and only have enough left for a little pillow for my ironing board/seat/ladder.

This is a little nursery I did when I was in to miniatures. I made Cookie Monster, Big Bird and the green one, I can't remember his name---Oscar maybe! The crocheting, curtains,diaper holder, diaper cake, and bed set, I made also. The window cornice was made by Al. I wanted to give it to my 1st granddaughter, but she has no room to put it.

These are just a few of the thrift finds for my future pink bedroom. The white dresser will get some embellishments and a new drawer bottom.

With all that has been going on, I have some things that make me smile. This little angel needs some glitter, so I think she will have a new look soon. I hope the rest of your week is great and have a safe and fun Halloween. Love and Hugs, Pat