What have ya been doing over the summer ~~ Part 2

Hello once again Prim Friends!

Today's post is about ~

One of my favorite summer junkin' shops and finding treasures!

I have to go to this shop at least once during the summer.

For some of you that have followed me for awhile ~ you'll recognize this shop ~ I did a post on it when my friend Vera took me there  ~ The post was called whats behind the yellow door!

Well lets see whats in store behind that yellow door shall we?

I collect oil cans ~ but these were a little pricey for my blood!

I love how they put succulents into vintage finds ~ such a cheap and wonderful idea to beautify your garden!

Need some vintage silverware???

I fell in Love with this coffee grinder ~ my niece wanted it too ~ O.K. I'll keep looking!

Another one of my favorites ~ vintage books & glasses

Love this display!

Wonderful collection for the man in your life or decor for your cabin...

Another of my favorites ~ vintage toys

Aren't these the sweetest???  Their yours for $95.00

My daughter would Love everything in this display ~ she collects vintage hand mirrors

(she's a hairdresser of course!)

I just loved these chairs ~ I picture them around a campfire ~ who doesn't sing around a campfire???

What is it about shoe forms???  They always catch my eye ~ I'm more partial to the wooden ones though.

Wasn't that fun???

Nothing like a fun day of treasure hunting!!!

Here's the treasures I just had to buy!!!

I just had to get some of those succulents ~ isn't that little teacup cute???

Did ya see anything ya liked???

I think I did pretty good for a day!

Speaking of treasure hunting ~ I'm so excited ~ and can't wait to go!!!

Tomorrow morning we're heading to ~

Indiana!!!

My niece Niki ~ My daughter Amanda ~ Sister in-law Gwynn and I are going to the Antique Market there on Sat. then on Sunday we're going to St. Joseph in MI to Antiques on the Bluff.

It's going to be a fun filled weekend ~ just us girls!!!

I hope I find some wonderful prim treasures!!!

Don't worry I'll let ya know!!!

Until Next Time

A good life is a

collection of happy moments!

~ Denis Waitley

Prim Blessings

Robin

What have ya been doing over the summer? ~~ Part 1

Hello Friends!

I must say I haven't really posted anything over the summer ~ I can't believe how fast time flies!!!

I been kinda busy as most of you are too.

I've been wanting to post but just can't seem to find the time.

I've been working more at the restaurant and just can't seem to fit everything in.

So because I'm so far behind I figured I'd break this into parts so as not to overwhelm you.

So over the next couple of posts I'll be sharing with you what I've been up to and hopefully I'll catch up with myself.  smile...

Here it goes ~ 

Flowers and such ~

I've been playing with flowers and trying to beautify my deck ~

I found the chair for $2.00 at a rummage sale!

Simplify

I've been adding some perennials to the flower bed and trying to keep up with the weeds!

I got this Beauty from my daughter ~ Amanda

So peaceful ~

Love inpatient's!

My hydrangeas have been blooming up a storm!

I love how the petals of balloon flowers form a star before they open ~

 lovely ~

Love to add some garden art!

Cone flowers ~ one of my favorites!

Watching the bees ~

and getting stung by them ~ poor Chewey :(

Been building a garden shed ~

It's almost done!

It has been hot and humid ~

Then comes the storms ~

Today however we had a beautiful day ~ fall is starting to peek around the corner.

Made some special order signs for a dear friend ~

This one is my favorite!

Took a punch needle class at Primitive Gatherings.

Now if only I could find the time to make more!

And we've been eating a lot of strawberries ~ YUMMMMM!

I'm going to end here.

I hope I didn't bore you!

Until Next Time

"It's not what you look at 

that matters,

it's what you see"

  ~Henry David Thoreau

Prim Blessings

Robin

PBR

No it's not Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer silly!

It stands for ~
Power * Beauty * Rust

A 1950 Rat Rod

"Ford Tough with Chevy Stuff"

Isn't this a fun ride???

This beauty rolled in at the restaurant.

What a wonderful way to repurpose/reuse ~ Truly a work of Art!!!

Love it!!!

Fun!

I would be proud to cruise around in this Beauty!

Did you notice the sun visors???  

Yep old license plates!

I'm so glad they stopped in ~ I really enjoyed looking at this fun filled ride!

Until Next Time!

Prim Blessings

Robin

Summer Farmhouse Swap!!!

Hello Everyone!!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!

Today I want to share with all of you the wonderful goodies I got from

Amy ~ Bumble Bee Lane.

Amy and I were swap partners for the

Summer Farmhouse Swap!!!

I got an Awesome Prim doll 

from TFC Folkart!!!

A stitched pocket purse!

Amy made these wonderful prim veggies!!!

Didn't she do a great job???

Some Americana ornies!!!

Yummy smelling votives ~ flower frog ( which I collect) ~ vintage photo ~ I've been picking up a few here and there ~ I really like to display them and tell people when they ask they are some distant relative.

Am I bad???
& a vintage red handle cookie cutter!!!

Got to have some girlie things too!

Amy also sent some Burt's Bees bath crystals and hand repair cream.

Yum!!!  Peanut M & M's ~ I already ate them ~ not sharing here...smile

& a whisk broom ~ which I really Love ~ I've been collecting them too.

They are really hard to find ~ so I was really excited when I opened this one!!!

Thanks so much Amy!!!

I truly Love Everything you sent me and as always I really enjoy swapping with you!!!

If you want to see what I sent Amy ~ just pop on over and give Amy a visit!!!

You can view it Here!!!

Thanks Again Amy!!!

Thanks also for putting the time and effort into putting this swap together!!!

Prim Blessings

Robin

Happy 4th

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!!

Hope you all have a fun filled day

with family & friends!!!

Prim Blessings

Robin

A Thoughtful Heart

Hello Everyone!

It's been a while again ~ sigh...

I just can't seem to fit everything in a day and the days just seem to pass so quickly.

I been so busy with everything and anything.

I will promise to do a post soon and catch you all up.

But ~

I wanted to share a wonderful surprise I got in the mail the other day.

Lee from Falling Star Primitives sent me these wonderful goodies.

A pattern called 

"The Red, White & Blue"

Lee just released this new pattern on her blog and I fell in Love with it and commented as such.

I just love that she added a primitive flag to the stitched pieces.

Along with that pattern she sent another beautifully wrapped package.

Isn't that the cutest wrapped package???

I just hated to open it ~ but I knew there was going to be a wonderful surprise inside.

(even her note cards are sweet!)

Inside was one of her newest designs called ~

 "Friendship Smalls" 

This one has a pattern for a framed piece and two cupboard tucks.  

Such wonderful patterns indeed!

Inside the note card she thanked me for being her most faithful follower.

(Lately though I don't really feel like a faithful follower as much as I try.)

Thank-You sooooo much Lee for the wonderful patterns and the thoughtfulness that came from the heart.

I truly Love them and I'm hoping to stitch some of them up soon!

If you love to stitch and your looking for some nice primitive patterns stop over and see Lee from

Falling Star Primitives

http://fallingstarprimitives.blogspot.com/

You won't be disappointed!

Thanks Again Lee

You truly are a nice friend to have here in blogland.

Prim Blessings

Robin

Winner of my Birthday Giveaway!

Morning Friends!

Your probably thinking when in the world is she going to draw the winner.

Well today is the day!

I did it the old fashion way and put every one's name in a bowl.

We had 21 entries  ~ so your chances are good!

Sooooo ~

 Who could it be???

First I want to Thank Everyone that stopped by and wished me a

Happy Birthday!!!

It meant the world to me!!!

O.K. O.K.

Remember you have 24 hrs. to claim the surprise or I draw another name!

Drum Roll ~ Please....

Ranae ~ Stitch by Stitch

http://crazyxstitcher.blogspot.com/

Hurry Ranae the clock is ticking ...

Thanks again everyone ~ I so wish I could give everyone a surprise.

Until Next Time

Prim Blessings

Robin

P.S. I'll be back to either announce another name or tell you what I've been up to.

I'm so behind in my posts ~ where is the time going???

Birthday Surprise "Giveaway"

Morning Friends!

Today is my Birthday and I'll cry if I want to!smile...

Today I turned the big 50~

So whats better than having a surprise giveaway for my followers and friends.

You heard it right

It's a surprise!!!

You won't know what you get until you open it!!!

This giveaway is open to anyone that is a follower ~

New followers welcome!

The only other rule I have is you have to sign up on this post only!!!

Good Luck to All!

Oh ~  just as the gift is a surprise ~

So is the ending date of this giveaway 

So don't delay ~ sign up now!!!

When I announce the winner ~ you will have 24hrs to claim it 

if I don't hear from you in 24 hrs ~ I'll draw another name!!!

Surprise!!!

Prim Blessings

Robin

Happy Fathers Day!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH MUCH LOVE AND SUNSHINE!

ENJOY YOUR DAY!

BLESSINGS 

ROBIN