Tell me on a Monday

Tell me on a Monday...

A work in progress. The quilt top is finished and needs to be quilted but I loved the colors of the fabrics so much they inspired me to make a 'go-with-it' afghan too. Busy tucking in all the ends that didn't get crocheted over and still have the border to do.

 Love roses and polka dots!

Color!!!

The dimension of these blocks makes it a little cuddly!

Nothing like spending time creating.

Tell me on a Monday... what your creative fingers and heart have been up to!

~Tanya

My Old Kentucky Home

Last weekend I walked into a local thrift shop bookstore and much to my amazement on the top shelf display was this beautiful plate.It was nestled between a row of books as an accent piece so I didn't think it was for sale. I love redwork and redware so I was immediately drawn to it. As I looked closer I saw the roses and then the small inscription 'Bardstown, Kentucky.'  

My heart skipped a beat!!! I've spent a lot of time recently doing genealogy research and my family has very early ties to this county in Kentucky. I knew this piece was meant to come home with me. A real gift because it was only marked at $7-- but most importantly there is a connection to the piece that words can't describe.

Red roses are the official flower of the Kentucky Derby since 1904. Every year there are over 400 roses hand sewn into the winners garland.  

I love the details around the edges of the plate and it's in perfect condition.

 Now it's home with me and my Old Kentucky Home has new meaning for me!

~Tanya

Anne, beautiful Anne

A lifelong favorite of mine. Anne of Green Gables. What a delightful thrift shop find for me!!! The lovely treasury book is beautifully illustrated and features exquisite research and information on the books, author and Prince Edward Island. 

 A beautiful cover that immediately caught my eye. The illustration of the carriage makes me feel as if I'm riding right along with them.

On a second stop at the same shop I found much to my happiness all 8 Anne books!!! 

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Another beautiful illustration from the Treasury book. Busy hands, I agree make for a wonderful life.

Oh such kindred spirits! Time to share and enjoy with my kindred spirit friends.

Have a wonderfully, wonderful Anne kind of day.

~Tanya

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Glorious Easter and Spring

Happy Easter and spring is here!

In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it...

Bunnies anticipating glorious spring.

Spring is a time for freshness, renewal and hope.

My heart sings with joy for spring and a time to ponder and reflect as well as to spring forward with hope. May you and your loved ones enjoy a wonderful Easter Sunday and find love to share. 

~Tanya

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Just because...

because the world can never have too many perfect flowers.
because today is a good day to look at some thing beautiful.
because keeping it simple is great advice.
because I wish you a wonderful Friday filled with simplicity and beauty.

~Tanya

Feeling Lemony

I'm in a lemon yellow mood today. After crocheting this vintage reproduction potholder, I was feeling sort of yellow.  Have you ever felt like a color? 

 Of course feeling lemony means homemade lemon curd in a pretty jar and tied with a ribbon.

Lemon with multiple layers and dimension.

How fortunate I was a couple weeks ago to find this thrift store book find. Don't you just love it when your thrift-find meets all and more of your expectations?! I've never not found a good book at the thrift store though! Yes, I love books.

Baked from scratch lemon scones. A good recipe to make up and keep some in the freezer to have on hand to bake when you're feeling Lemony!  Just enough to set out and enjoy this afternoon.

I hope your day was lemony too! 

~Tanya

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Do It Now

A Sunday post. Do it Now. This little perfect frame has a few little blue birdies on it to remind me of some thing very important. Do it now. How often we want to procrastinate or put off doing things that could either lead us to greater joy or help someone else along this path of life. Life is busy. We are busy, but there is such great wisdom in a simple thought.

Found this treasure at a local thrift shop. Such a beautiful piece and the sunshine was gracing it this morning so I just had to take a photo. A lovely find for mere pennies but the platter is so beautiful right now- even with nothing on it- except for the sunshine.

 This is my sky today out my front window. I believe right now is a perfect time to take it all in. I'm going to Do It Now.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

~Tanya

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