We have a WINNER!!!!!!!!

First off, I want to thank all of you that took the time to become a follower of my blog.......and participated in the 100th post-give-away..........I was overwhelmed by your kind words. I really enjoyed doing this and I think I need to do it again real soon. B/4 I announce the winner let me tell you about our SALE Saturday. We were able to raise over $500.00 FOR CANCER.....I am thankful to those who came out to make this possible.........the rain held off so my ANGELS up above were watching over me..............The shop did well to. I am always happy when someone likes to purchase some of my wares...................it makes it possible for me to PICK for more items for my shop............Now here is the winner of the first give-a-way from JMPPASTIMES........................The Oscar goes to Raggygirlvintage of Vancouver, Canada.............I will email you so you can give me your address............Thanks again to all and have a wonderful Monday      XX MARY.

Thank you for your Service to make us safe

The tomb of the unknown soldier......the President had just layed the wreath.

Still time

The weather here is not starting out nice, but it is suppose to get better. We are having a RELAY FOR LIFE GARAGE SALE and a re-grand opening of our shop today........................Wish us some luck. I have a beautiful white rose bush and thought I would bring some in, you know how white gets real ugly in the garden when it rains..............so I wanted to enjoy some of them b-4 they all get damaged...........this rose has a very country cottage garden appeal...........................and b-4 I end off here you still have time to get in on the 100th post give away.........we will draw the name Monday the 31st. GOOD LUCK ALL..........................XO MARY

There is still time to enter the 100th post give away

Happy Weekend to all my fellow bloggers..........I am going to get outside and work in the yard a bit........I am also working in my shop today, we are getting ready for the opening of the summer season. Here is a shot inside my green house I collect vintage plates and love to use them in my garden.........There is still time to enter the 100th post give away the drawing will be May 31st!!!!!! There was another little goodie added to the give-a-way my husband was so kind to make it......................have a wonderful weekend!!!!!!! XO MARY

2 WEEKS AWAY FROM THE 100 POST GIVE-A-WAY

Hello all my blog friends..........what a wonderful weekend here in Gig Harbor, Wa........I worked in the yard all weekend and boy do I feel it now.....I managed to get some things done but not near enough.....it seems I get side tracked alot......I have all my roses feed and cut down, I know I am a little behind.......but there is no real schedule in your own yard right. I also am admitting that I have enough plants, I need to quit (BUYING) any more...........I need to relax more and not do so much hard labor in the yard......my body is not able to take it anymore........So now to the 100th post give away, I have added another item, it is a darling wooden plaq hook........since there was a butterfly on it, it really made since to me to add it to the other items............for those of you that have not enterd yet, the give away consists of the blue flower holder, gloves, candle and 3 re gifted magazines.....and a vintage dollie......you see in the photo.......................All you have to do is add me to your follow list and let me know you would love to be in the drawing that is all, cool huh........I will sign off with a friendly good by and have  a great evening....................(P.S.) THE BLUE PANSIES ARE FROM MY GREEN HOUSE................I hope they put a smile on your face when you see them.........................XO MARY

100TH POST GIVE-AWAY

Hello bloggers, here it is my 100th post give away.We are having nice weather here in Washington state today, when it gets 60 degrees here...... this area is heaven.......So now to the give-a-way......I have decided to give a tin flower holder that I painted a soft blue, a vintage dollie, a wonderful blackcurrant and almond candle and 3 of my favorite magazines that I am re gifting to you. I have a hard time throwing away magazines so re-gifting is a wonderful thing to do.  I also have included a pair of gardening gloves..........NOW ALLS YOU HAVE TO DO............drum roll...........is leave me a comment regarding the entry and add me to your follow list.........that's it.....how easy is that...........I will be drawing Monday May 31st and will do a post on the lucky winner..............Good luck, looking forward to hearing from you.  XO MARY

Happy Mother's Day Mom

Happy Mother's Day to all of you. I lost my beautiful mom 19 years ago. My daughter was almost 2 yrs old and she will be 21 this comming September. I am very grateful for this photo for the fact it was the last one we took together b/4 my moms passing. I hope all of you can spend this Mother's Day with that someone special in your life. It was wonderful here in the Northwest today and I was able to spend my special day with my beautiful daughter and youngest sister and her wonderful children..........Next post will be my 100th and it will have information on my GIVE AWAY........XO MARY

Getting close to the 100 post give away..................

Hello and happy day. We had a nice spring day here today, it got to 60 degrees...to bad I had to work at my big girl job......yard work would of been more fun............So I am asking for help from you fellow bloggers out there. I have a lot of passions, gardening, quilting, junking............I have become quite the PICKER lately to. I am getting ready for a give away and I want to share one of my treasures to one of you out there...................but do I do a garden or quilting or a cast off treasure that someone else may love............I want to hear what is your favorite things that make you all giddy....................WHO knows I may do three items......cause I have a hard time on picking just one......................Have a great evening.     XO MARY

Getting ready for a 100 post give-away!!!!

Where does the time go by...........I got into blogging October of last year.....I do not blog every day due to the other interest I love, but the time I do spend on here has been great. It is amazing to be able to email all over the world..........I have never wanted to travel outside the United States but now my heart does go towards Europe...........maybe some day!!!!!!  I will be looking at treasures that can be used for a give-away so stayed tuned for the post that will annouce the item.............have a warm evening   XO MARY

Gardening and meeting my new swap partner

Happy May to all you blogging buddies. The weather still was a little chilly out here so not much got done in the yard.........My bleeding hearts are thriving, these were transplanted a few years back and I have come to realize that plants do need to be moved...............I have been in my home for over 25 years and all the plants were planted by myself of my husband. I have been moving things around  the last 2 years due to the plant was to big and it out grew its current location and also I have to admit I created another yard,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OH YES!!!! so now I have three yards instead of two.........so next time you want to move a plant to a new spot go for it, mother nature takes over and the plant has a natural will to live so the perfomance will be unbeliveable................. Let me know your experience of moving plants, shrubs or even trees..............................and also a special hello to my new swap partner Susan.............XO MARY