The secret of happiness

 

......is worshiping God
everywhere

in everything

As I lay on my daybed out on the

screened porch this evening

reading a good book and listening

to the rain fall I thought.....

Thank you God for simple pleasures

Don't you love it when you

can be completely content

with the simple things in life

And speaking of simple pleasures

my book club is reading a

series of books this summer

They are filled with action, politics, prophecy,

world events and yes even romance

If reading is one of your simple pleasures

check out the following series

by Joel C. Rosenberg:

Every Little Birdie says -

Happy Reading

Vintage labels

I like using vintage labels/graphics

when I'm crafting

I've collected them from

all over the internet

Here are some of my favorites

Aren't these gorgeous

I cut these out and made a banner with them

turned out so cute!!

Vintage clocks rock!!

are you as wild about

 vintage sheet music

as I am????

and then there are these........





 Oh how I love a vintage postcard!!

If you fancy any 

of these vintage labels 

then by all means, pin them

to your Pinterest board!!!

Every Little Birdie says-

I like to share the vintage love

I'm linking up over at -

Make it Pretty Monday at

http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/2012/08/knick-of-time-tuesday-49.html

Birdie's Business

I'm moving along with

starting my

Birdie Business

I've filed for my tax I.D. number

Ordered my business cards

Checked into the requirements and

fees at some of the local trade shows

And as I've mentioned before

I'm marketing my Vintage Crafts

to some of the local shops around town

I've had my own business before

but it wasn't a retail business

 I have a lot to learn about

the retail side of business 

Any comments, ideas, suggestions

would be greatly appreciated

Every Little Birdie needs all the help she can get!!

Last post "Birdie" was madly working on craft projects

.........well, I've slowed down a little bit

Today I focused on finishing ONE project

Remember when I showed you this.......

I bought the brown chair in the back at a local

flea market for $8.00

Well now it looks like this!

A coat or two of Annie Sloan's "Old White"

It came with a cushion but the fabric was

U G L Y

So a quick trip to Hobby Lobby

resulted in this pretty french fabric!!

This beauty's not going to market

It's staying right here

as a great addition to my

table and chairs on the

screened porch

Every Little Birdie says-

I'm closing shop for today!!!!

Joining the party over at -

Shabbilicious Friday http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/08/feathered-nest-friday_23.html
http://cherishedtreasures-terry.blogspot.com/2012/08/sunday-blog-love_25.html

In the groove

I'm in the crafting groove......

I just can't seem to stop thinking

about projects

Is there a help line for this madness????

Here's a snap shot of the

"CRAFTING MADNESS"

Annie Sloan Fever!!!!!

Hubby says I'm out of control........he's afraid

I'll paint him white!

Hubby's grandfather made this little rocking chair

for the kids many years ago

IT'S GOING WHITE!!!!!

This flea market frame got a coat of white paint

a paper rose, wire strung and

a pretty post card

of course I'm mad about decorating bottles!!!!

More flea market finds

Old frame

old silverware

Old postcard

Latest Project!!!!

SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!!!

Projects, projects, projects!!!!

I just can't stop!



Every Little Birdie says-

Is there a cure for crafting madness?????

Joining the party over at -
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/08/feathered-nest-friday_23.html

Bargain Shopping

Don't ya just love the great

bargains you can

find at

Hobby Lobby

I found these two

items 50% off

I was thrilled to find this burlap lamp shade

.....when I got it home I

decided to add the burlap ribbon and

"book page" paper roses

And now I love it even more!!

It definitely looks better than

this old green one



This is a much better look

for my screened porch

and here is my other fun find......

I'm in love with french script pillows

and this one was a steal!!

Every Little Birdie says -

I love a good bargain

To Market, To Market.........

As many of you know

I love crafting

I especially love to decorate

jars and bottles

Well I finally got up the nerve....

took my wares to a few of the 

local antique stores around town........

......and they loved them!!!!!

So now I'm marketing my crafts

and making a little extra cash!!!!

Here is a sample of what I'm selling

tall bottles and a mini chalk board

I finally took the leap and learned how to tint my jars
I love how they turned out!!!!

I'm selling these little stands too!
They are a great way to
display your jar

I've started buying old frames and turning them into
cute blackboards

Didn't this jar turn out pretty


Every Little Birdie has gone to Market!!!!!

I'd love to have your comments, suggestions, and ideas

on marketing craft projects

linking up at:

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/2012/08/knick-of-time-tuesday-47.html
http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2012/08/white-wednesday-165.html

Cherished Friendships

It is said......

A friend is one who knows you and

loves you just the same.

We've all had people that come into our lives, stay awhile,

and then they are gone

......and then there are those special friends that come into your

lives and simply STAY.......in good times,

and in the not so good times,

They are forever friends

We had two of our "forever" friends

visit this week

Tom, Carol and their sweet babies Isabella & Jessepe

me, carol and our sweet furry babies

at the beach

Aren't they adorable

Isabella in her party dress

Jessepe lounging in Pixie's wicker chair



Our friendship has always included

many fabulous meals throughout the years

(Dan & Tom are wonderful Chefs)

and Carol and I are very good at sipping wine and watching them cook!!

Here is a peak at some of

the delicious dishes Dan & Tom

cooked up!!



Shrimp Scampi to die for!!!!!

Tom is Italian and makes the
best pasta & sauce
I've ever eaten

The pasta was served with veal chops that were out of this world
Sorry I didn't get a picture of those.......I was in too much of a hurry to EAT them!!!!

Carol, hubby, and Tom
toasting to our friendship


Carol is a very talented seamstress
so while she was here
I got out the sewing cabinet
I inherited from hubby's grandmother

It's very old and I don't know much
about sewing so I'd never really
done anything with it.

Turns out it was beautiful
AND it worked like a charm

Carol and I went shopping
and I bought some pretty fabric

She helped me make my first "sewing" project

A Pretty Pillow

I also took Carol to all my favorite

flea markets and we found

some good loot!!!!

Carol bought me this darling metal sign

It looks great on my front porch

We had so much fun with our
"forever" friends

We love you Tom & Carol!!!!!

Come back and stay again soon!!!!

Every Little Birdie says-

“Stay is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.”
― Louisa May Alcott

Linking up at
http://cherishedtreasures-terry.blogspot.com/2012/08/sunday-blog-love.html