My Creative Life Diary

You're Invited.....

2012-01-04T22:25:00.017-06:00

I hope all had the best holiday ever.

I can't believe it's 2012!!!

I am really excited about some of the up coming workshops for the Spring 2012!!!

Our first project of 2012 is the

Valentine Door Decor pictured!!!

We will create this Valentine project

Tuesday, Jan. 10th, 2012

7:00 - 9:00

The cost of this workshop is $22.50, of which

$11.25 of each workshop fee will go to purchasing

Valentine treats for children at

Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Please make your prepaid reservations by

~~Sunday, Jan. 8th, 2012~~

The workshop is now full and no other

reservations can be taken. Please join us another time.

Please use the Add To Cart button located on the upper right hand column of this blog.

Using pay pal is so easy!

No pay pal account, no problem you

don't need one to use pay pal.

You will be considered a guest of pay pal, than just use your credit card or debit card.

Note: the option is now available to pay for more than one workshop at a time.

If you have any questions or comments please feel

free to email me:

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Cookie Shadow Box

2011-12-13T02:27:00.028-06:00

You're Invited

to the

First Annual

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Appetizers will be served at 6:30

We will began cooking up this fun gingerbread bake shop at 7:00.

Our cookie exchange will follow class project.

Project

"Cookie Shadow Box"
This would make a fun addition to any holiday cookie table or give as a sweet hostess gift along with some of your favorite cookies!!

The Cost for the entire evening is $15.00
and
Two Dozen cookies of your choice.

If you can, please bring along the recipe for your cookies.
No worries...if they are from your favorite bakery...just share your secret on where cookies can be purchased.

We will also be creating a

quick and fun holiday

ribbon corsage / gift embellishment!

Please make reservations using paypal at the top left hand corner of my blog.

Using pay pal is so easy!

No pay pal account, no problem you don't need one to use pay pal. You will be considered a guest of pay pal, than just use your credit card or debit card.

Note: the option is now available to pay for more than one workshop at a time.

I'm I'm Late....
Yes, I know this is a late invite....
sometimes last minute things are what works out best.

I would love it if it would work out for you!

Remember to make your

reservation and prepayment by

6:00p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

(0) spots remaining

Thank you for stopping by...reservations are full for

this class ...please join us at another class.

If you have any questions or concerns please email me: creativediary@aol.com

Merry Christmas,

Bobbie

P.S. What a fun decoration the shadow box would
make placed next to Santa's Cookie plate
along side that glass of ice cold milk!!

Holiday Workshop: Sunday Dec. 4th, 20011

2011-11-30T15:11:00.012-06:00

Happy Holidays!

Please join me in my workshop...

Sunday, Dec. 4th, 2011

2:00 to 6:00

We are creating

Four Holiday Projects!

"Great for gift giving"

This Shadow Box is just darling...created using vintage postcard artwork, ribbon, tinsel and yes a coffee filter! Great for sister, mom, aunts..etc.

Beautiful Christmas artwork, crepe paper, felt and silver tinsel are what we will use to create this Pink Christmas Cone with the pretty little bird perched on top! For an extra special touch I plan on adding a little bag of bird seed to mine.

This lazy little Santa Helper is just

sitting around looking cute on this vintage

pixie ribbon dispenser. Made of pinecone

chenille stems, felt and a little wooden head.

He would be darling sitting on

any desk or window seal.

This whimsical Christmas Centerpiece

would make a great gift for anyone...

"especially as a hostess gift"

Red is the theme....red ribbon, red tinsel,

red crepe paper...accented with fun Christmas

ornaments and white snowflakes!!!

All four projects will be completed on

Sunday.

Bobbie's Special Black Friday/
Cyber Friday Price

for this Holiday Workshop is.....

$30.00

when you use the paypal button on

Mycreativelifediary-bobbie.blogspot.com

Using paypal is so easy!
No paypal account, no problem you don't need one to use paypal. You will be considered a guest of paypal, than just use your credit card or debit card.

Note: the option is now available to pay for more than one workshop at a time.

Remember to make your

reservation and prepayment by

Midnight on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011

to receive the special price of $30.00.

After Friday midnight the

price is $40.00 for the Four Projects.

Reservations for this Workshop have now closed.

Thank you.

Any questions or concerns...email me
creativediary@aol.com

Sunday Workshop: Dec. 4, 2011

2011-11-30T10:43:00.001-06:00

Between power outages this morning and

a camera malfunction.....

More photos and information on the

Holiday Creative Workshop

Sunday, Dec. 4th, 2011

will be up on the blog this afternoon.

Please check back around 1:30

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

sneak peek at Christmas Cone

Toy Drive

2011-11-21T13:07:00.008-06:00

Sunday's Class "Santa Door Badge"

....held here at my home was a Class/ Toy drive. Those who attended were ask to bring a Toy instead of the regular class fee. The toys collected will then be taken to the

Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Allison and Kim....

I was so thankful that so many women were able to attend. With it being the Sunday before Thanksgiving we still had ten creative ladies ready to get started on their holiday decorating.

Judy and Lynn ....so cute....

concentrating on those letters!!

Lynn choose to use blue crepe paper around

the edge of her Santa Door Badge....making it

a red, white and blue. She said she was doing so in honor of her daddy who is a Veteran.

Becky, Anita, Judy

Kin, Allison, Judy

not pictured...Lori, Lynn and Nancy

Thank you to all who attended...it was a lot of fun and the toys that were bought will be so appreciated by Children's Hospital in

Oklahoma City!!!

To see more photos of the
Santa Door Badge Click here
Santa Door Badge Post

Following these blog parties today....check it out...so much creativity!!

The New Creative Generation!!

2011-11-20T00:06:00.000-06:00

The second Fall Wreath Class was held this past Tuesday. Eight lovely creative ladies attended. It is so fun to see young women such as the ones above so interested in creating handmade projects.

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town...

2011-11-16T22:04:00.010-06:00

Sooner than you think.....

To get the Holiday Season started....

There is going to be a Class this Sunday, November 20th

2:30-5:30

"It's a Santa Claus Door Badge"

~~$25.00~~

"But this Sunday there is no class fee"

Instead let's have a toy drive!!

First: In order to take

this class I am asking that you

***make a reservation***

by Friday at noon.

Second: Just bring

a toy to the class on Sunday...

The toys will then be donated to

Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Thirdly:

*****Remember to attend the class on Sunday, please send me an email letting me know you will be attending....Thank You!

Creativediary@aol.com

I am really excited about this class on Sunday and the toy drive.

Come on and join us....

Max Class Size 12

0 spots remaining...

Let's get this Holiday Season started!!!

I'm Thankful for Creative Women!

2011-11-09T00:30:00.005-06:00

Fall Thanksgiving Wreath Project

Tonight was my first class in

such a long time. The group of women that

came tonight were so creative and

just a pleasure to be around.

Precious sisters Rita and Bobbie,
who is visiting from Nashville.

This is Kim, I have known her since

she was 5 or 6 years old. Can't believe

she's all grown up married and now coming to

creative craft classes....along with her mom.

Such a sweet group of ladies...

and creative too!!

Bobbie, Rita and the ever so

talented Allison. Who drove
for over a hour to come to the class.
Be sure and check out her darling blog:

www.ourvintagelove.com

We had a wonderful evening creating
our Fall Thanksgiving Wreath.
Everyone's wreaths were just gorgeous!!

Next Class Tuesday, November 15th, 2011!
Join the fun!

Fall Wreath Class

2011-11-04T12:20:00.005-05:00

After seeing Martha Stewart the other night on
Jay Leno....she said we have totally forgotten
about Thanksgiving decorations.
I think she is right....
It got lost somewhere in between....treat or trick and Christmas morning.
So, when deciding what to do for my upcoming class after Halloween....I didn't go straight to Christmas Decorations...no...instead I decided on this.....

This is a simple fall wreath using a straw wreath, rich jewel tone felt, fall leaves and feather embellishments.

To reserve and pre pay for your class ......
See top right side bar to make payment using paypal. Thank you.
*****
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"There's a little pumpkin coming!"

2011-10-12T01:28:00.029-05:00

Next weekend I am hosting a baby shower here at the house. Since it is fall....my theme is pumpkins.

This will be the guest book area.

This is how my day started out.
Cleaning!

This sewing machine cabinet, was what I thought was a great find off of Craigslist. I was so thrilled..the sewing machine inside had the special ruffler attachment.

Once home...it did not work. The repair estimate was for more than a new machine. Mister Mister
removed the broken machine and painted the cabinet white for me.

I then added fabric and jute trim to the faux drawers. Now just an accent piece.
Making lemonade out of lemons....
that's what it's all about!

I have had this sweet chair forever.
One of my most favorite pieces.

I am still not finished with the framed burlap.
Thinking of stenciling "Welcome" over the top
of the smaller frame.

The day of the shower....I need to think of something clever to replace the 31.....any ideas?

The vintage screen door and awning have been outside all summer. It was a great back drop for our shade garden area.

See you again in the Spring.

Please visit the parties listed here and in my sidebar join in the fun....

Simply White

2011-10-11T02:53:00.008-05:00

When bringing out my Halloween boxes I noticed these white pumpkins I bought years ago. I'm sure I had some wonderful idea.."haha" planned for them.

Does finding forgotten things years later, feel like they are free to anyone else? Well, it does to me.... and I am glad I didn't get around to using them then.

They are made from a foam product and are light weight, they are so easy to work with.
I used items from around the house to embellish each pumpkin.
I choose to wrap one with a white polka dot ribbon, the other glued strands of pearls along the vertical lines and covered the last one with a round crochet table scarf.

I love the sweet clean look....

.now off to finish the entire vignette.

If you are out browsing....please stop by these great parties...so much creativity!!

First Place...

2011-10-08T01:52:00.007-05:00

To those working on your Halloween decorating this weekend, have fun and enjoy your little goblins young and old.

I hope you all have a

First Place Weekend!!!

Bobbie

And if you have a chance be sure and visit:

Pumpkins and Pearls

2011-10-05T00:37:00.020-05:00

Pulling from all areas of the house....I finally finished decorating my mantel for fall.

Trying something different this fall...

I can't seem to get enough of the

pearls and burlap look....

This great piece is a little large and

literally sitting on the edge....

mister..mister has assured me it's fine..

that is unless we have an earthquake.

and believe it or not we have several

a month here in central Oklahoma.

The candelabras were once black

iron and when my daughter got married.....

I purchased every chandelier and candelabra at

I could find at our local thrift stores.

My husband sprayed painted everyone of them white....his poor index finger...

I added pearls, beads and crystal droplets to all.

I still have them....

He keeps asking me what in the world am I ever going to do with 30 or so chandeliers and candelabras...it's been over two years...

hmm...not sure...but I can't bear to

part with them!!!

Pumpkins and Pearls Update: Oct. 7, 2011

The same evening after I had posted the Oct. 5th entry... our local nighty news.. reported what they said was a swarm ...and yes I said Swarm of Earthquakes in our area, their words not mine. :)

So I went to the official earthquake website:

As you can see ....there were 5 small earthquakes....just hours after decorating my mantel......

Of course there had been a swarm...when my favorite little fairy is tittering on the mantel's edge.

So, I decided to take down my center pumpkin fairy....before a small tremor hit.

Once fairy came off.....the entire mantel looked different...so off with the pearls and back to just ribbon....No earthquakes have happened since she was removed...

of course!

Please visit these blog parties....

you won't believe all the creativity!!!

Just one more thing before bed!

2011-10-02T20:57:00.096-05:00

Just before going to bed at 1:30 this morning...I was straightening up and putting away some burlap trim I had been working with......

......and before I knew it I was plugging back in the glue gun, hunting for some old shoe broaches and putting new batteries in my camera.

I have had this pillow for months and had found it

on the clearance aisle at Ross.
I love the ruching but I wasn't a big fan of the center trim on the pillow,

....however the price of $3.00 was wonderful!!!

I decided to hide the trim on the front by adding a bit of burlap, lace, velvet ribbon and a rhinestone broach "off a pair of my old sandals".

No sewing here, hot glue gun in hand....it was fast and easy to apply the new embellishments to the center front of the pillow.

I knew I kept the broaches from those old sandals for a good reason.

Believe it or not I was in bed by 2:15....
Now, I only wish I had bought two of those pillows....What was I thinking!!!

Please visit these blog parties....
so many great ideas....

Halloween Greetings....

2011-09-30T22:50:00.011-05:00

Kitty Kitty...

Create this Simple Halloween Decoration:
Using the vintage postcard below as inspiration, bingo numbers,

Chenille stems, crepe paper, candle stick and
so much GLITTER!

Vintage Halloween Kitty Postcard

I love using vintage postcards as inspiration....please feel free to let it inspire you. ENJOY!

Please visit the
Annual Halloween Pumpkin Parade
....so much creativity.

There's a New.......In Town.

2011-09-27T23:26:00.010-05:00

Yesterday when mister mister and I were going to our small town hardware store...for more spray paint ...of course.

I noticed a sign...a Thrift Store sign...stop...put the brakes on...turn this car around...

only to find it was closed on Mondays.

Sooooo...

Today I went back to support the new business in town....you understand...I'm sure.

The vintage bird above still had the

original "T G & Y" price tag on it.....$1.19.

Loving this sweet vintage ceramic planter...what

you can't see is her darling little dutch shoes.

This Rowe Pottery piece also a great find.

The vintage Lugene's ceramic

Owl planter is going to be a great little

surprise for my daughter. She loves..vintage..owls..and anything green!

Total fun today ~~$8.00~~....priceless!

Can't wait until my next visit ...you never know what you'll find in a small town!!

Linking up with these creative parties!

Coffee Filter Lamp Shade

2011-09-23T01:14:00.042-05:00

Burlap, Coffee and Pearls!

I have wanted to do something creative with coffee filters forever. I decided on a lamp shade.
Love the color of the natural coffee filters.
They're instant vintage...no tea staining necessary.

Once I started to play with the paper filters...the lamp shade form took on a tuxedo look.
Reminded me of my prom dates shirt.
Way back when...ruffles down the front of the men's shirts were the thing!

I placed a thin piece of burlap down the center of the coffee filters...I really like the texture it added.
I then added pearls down the center
and around the bottom edge.

When I first started working on this project, I was certain it was going to be a hanging lamp.
I only used the floor lamp because it made it so much easier to apply the coffee filters to the shade frame.

Coffee Filter Lamp Shade

After completing the shade,
I'm not sure. It might have found a home on the floor lamp.
Note:
Safety first....

Because this shade is made of paper

I have used a low wattage bulb  and will only turn on when I'm home. 

Link up with these creative parties!!
So..so much talent!

That was then....this is now...

2011-09-20T19:29:00.000-05:00

The Phantom

Poe, and King.

Looking back at last years black and white theme.

Halloween 2010

It is amazing that one tiny little grand daughter

can change every thought....
including decorating for Halloween.

Last years white/black theme above was so fun....but this year I find myself looking at brighter colors and...
Pottery Barn Kids!

Violet's ..Poppie is in research mode...
A little brighter and more cheerful Halloween
is in store for 2011 for our little goblin!

Colorado Trip September 2011

2011-09-14T10:34:00.000-05:00

We were graciously invited to Colorado last weekend to spend time with some
of our dearest friends.

It was a short trip filled with lots of activities.

Biking around town, riding the ski lift at Beaver Creek, October Fest in Vail. It was so much fun, the memories from this weekend trip will last forever.

Can you even image biking in these mountains anytime you wanted. We were so lucky to be along for the ride.

Resting from bike ride.

This restaurant was adorable inside and out.

The colors were so vibrant.

The view atop the mountain was spectacular.

The flowers at October Fest and everywhere

were simply gorgeous.

Randy and I in front of one of the many

vendors...him showing off his souvenir beer stein.

Each building was just beautiful.

I have never been to Europe...but I felt

like I had walked right in to the middle of

a darling little village in Munich.

Every direction was the same.

An adorable couple dressed

for October Fest....

Chamber of Commerce moment..maybe?

After being in the hottest summer in Oklahoma history, we could not get enough of the cool weather and beautiful scenery.
We will never forget this trip.

Repurposing Book

2011-09-07T23:00:00.001-05:00

About three years ago I put together a little book.

"Repurposing"
"click here to view book"

Thought I would revisit and share.

They are just some ideas I jotted down and then had fun with.

Halloween and Birthday....

And everyday fun!

To View just click, watch and ENJOY!

To see full screen click arrows in bottom right corner.

Happy Nesting....

2011-09-05T19:43:00.000-05:00

In January of this year I gave our daughter a baby shower in honor of her first child, a daughter. I created the framed vintage photo of a mother and child for the special event.

I decided that since she was in the nesting time/ last month of her pregnancy, I would add a sweet bird and nest to the the piece.

On Valentines Day 2011
Miss Violet Marie was born.

I'm sure the vintage photo above was such a treasure to the family of that mother and child, as are the ones we are lucky to be receiving.

I am so proud of our daughter, she is a wonderful wife, precious mommie
and such a creative photographer.

Find more of Violet's
mommie's work at:
Rent House Photography
and
Little Cuppie Cakes

Joining...

Kathleen at
Faded Charm Cottage

and

Debbie at

"Monday Newbie Party"

check them out...
there are so many creative people..
it's incredible!

So Much Glitter

2011-09-03T12:08:00.000-05:00

The is my favorite commercial....You have to wait until the end but if you adore glitter...like I do, it's worth it. You'll understand....it's just darling.. Makes me smile every time. Have a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend. Bobbie

Kitchen Island Update...Finished

2011-09-01T16:18:00.006-05:00

We have started to update our kitchen area. New counter tops, sink, tile and fixtures. Little by little it will be finished. To start our project off with an inexpensive redo...I added fabric covered panels to our Kitchen Island.

It just took 2 1/2 yards of fabric, foam board, glue

and an afternoon.... and it was so fun!

Linking up to these creative parties....

Check them out ..so much creativity...

Shady White Wednesday

2011-08-30T23:32:00.000-05:00

I am so drawn to all kinds of lampshade silhouettes. How fun would it be to design and create lampshades? It must be a wonderful job. Bending wire into interesting shapes and then dressing them with beautiful fabrics.

I have had these white lamps on the
black sofa table forever,
they have been all over the house.
Now placed in one of my favorite spots in the family room, they add nice lighting over the sofa.

My grandmother would probably not understand this display of her lampshades....

The fabric came off many years ago and I have thought many times about covering them..so glad I haven't.

I'm not sure why....but I can't walk away from a vintage lamp shade...

they are just great looking...

such pretty lines and shapes..

they get me every time!!

Joining White Wednesday again this week...
Check it out...so many pretties!
Thank you Kathleen for hosting.

Strut Your Stuff Monday

2011-08-29T14:10:00.000-05:00

Throughout the week, I like many others..and I know you're out there, visit antique shops, hunt in thrift stores, dig at great garage sales and just look for bargains anywhere you can find them.

And if you are like me I can't wait to show friends and family my fun finds and tell them about the great deals. So, I have decided that my Mondays here at My Creative Life Diary will be a day I post about what I have found in the previous week.

First

"Strut Your Stuff Monday"

Adding to my small collection of wedding cake toppers ....I found this darling vintage bank at a fun antique mall in the city...one side is the new bride and groom and the other is....well you get the idea. Love!

Wanting to change up my Halloween decorations..
this masquerade doll ..found at The Rink will give me the inspiration I need to get started.

Ok...the truth is I did find this great clock this past week...only here at the house. Forgot I had bought it several months ago. Maybe I should go shopping in the closet more often.

Way to early for Easter Decor...but I could not resist the chick above. Plan on adding a paper hat and ruffles to this little guy.

The mini couple above are the perfect size for a
cupcake wedding topper. They are just darling. LOVE!

Now, for my Mini Pearl moment...I ask Mister Mister to go by Home Depot to see if the chandelier I saw last week was still there. He did ....it was the last one..
Once it was removed from display, he was told it was even cheaper..clearance price $44.00 ...then he noticed some of the droplets were missing, doesn't hurt to ask and he got it for $25.00.

Thank you for visiting my first...

"Strut Your Stuff Monday"

Drop me a note, I would love to see some of your recently purchased treasures.
Have a great week and happy hunting!
Bobbie

A big Thank You to
Debbie for hosting
"Monday Newbie Party"
check it out so many great creative people..
it's incredible!

"Stop and Smell The Roses"

2011-08-27T00:35:00.000-05:00

With the extreme heat and drought here in Oklahoma the flowers in my garden are few, but inside they flourish.

Thank goodness for artists who are so talented and enjoy painting flowers.
Have a great weekend and remember to stop and smell the roses.

White Swans...and just one pink one!

2011-08-24T15:54:00.000-05:00

The antique framed print below hung in my great grandmothers home forever. And now hangs in mine. I loved it growing up and even more now.

So much so that I have filled our guest bathroom with a mix of vintage swan figurines and my favorite, paint by number paintings.

Gotta have a pink one!

I have plans for this artwork I found in an antique dictionary....maybe a burlap pillow for the living room. If you also love it...please feel free to save and create something for your home.
Enjoy!

The Words Just Flew Right Off The Page

2011-08-21T01:17:00.000-05:00

It started out like many of my other collections...I found one antique book...then another. Now they have all taken over the antique black cabinet in our family room.

Sometimes it's the artwork others it's the content...tattered, faded and long out of print, they all have character.

The sweet little framed prints are used to embellish the books.

Most of my antique books came from thrift stores.
None are probably worth much more then I paid for them.

The book displayed under glass is one of my favorites....

"How And What To Read"

The four books to either side are part of a volume of Mark Twain books....

still looking for others to complete the set.

Perched on top is a dollar store bird that I decoupaged using newspaper. I always thought it would be funny to put a little sign next to the bird saying

"This book was so good the words just flew right off the page!"

Weathered...chipped...but better

2011-08-16T22:35:00.000-05:00

I love the flowers in the planters around

our umbrella tree. They give us so much joy and color.

It has been unbelievably

hot this summer here in Oklahoma.

We will soon beat the record of over 50 days of 100 degrees or more. Believe it or not, it got to 114 heat index at my house.

Yes, these are those inexpensive grey plastic planters painted white. With the sun beaming down on them and my constant watering they
have chipped areas.

Such a long summer in the heat ....looking for that silver lining , I found it in my planters....
The heat may have gotten to me but....

I love them .....weathered but so much better.

Updated Kitchen Island

2011-08-09T10:59:00.000-05:00

Yesterday's project was so easy and fast....using several sheets of foam board..batting..glue..2 1/2 yds. of designer fabric ...and with the help of mister mister..we had updated our kitchen island area.

I know....bummer .... I just need a 3 X 22 inch strip

of fabric to complete...fabric store is 50 miles away.

So will have to wait until next week. Was so excited about the new look ....I had to post anyway!
Have you seen
White Wednesdays
over at Faded Charm....I just linked up with
some amazing creative people.
Check it out!

2011-08-09T00:35:00.000-05:00

In June lots of our friends and relatives joined us for a fun backyard party.

We hired a friend who has a traveling concession stand to cater our backyard party.
It was a big hit....corn dogs, fresh squeezed
lemonade, potato curls and funnel cakes.
So fun....

I decided to decorate using patriotic colors....knowing I could use all of the decorations for our family July 4th get together.

4th of July 2011

Who would have thought July 4th....that we would leave the tent up well into August....since the temperatures in Oklahoma

were above 100 everyday for 30 plus days.

Red White and Blue
Candy Counter

American Girls!!

Oh....and

I broke my foot....mid July...so not fun!

Aaron and Marci's Reveal Party!

I helped friend, Becky...put together a sweet little party for her

son and daughter in law. Guests were asked to guess whether it was a

girl or boy using chalk ....mark it on the Chalkboard.

She had the ultra sound that morning and

that evening they opened up "the envelope" with the message saying...

It's a BOY!

Played with my sweet grand baby.....

every chance I got!

**before**

Worked on the
Birthday Shadow Box Swap I joined.
My swap partner was
Valarie ... Glittery Daze and Nights

**after**

Most of the wonderful photos in this post were taken by the Dolands of

Rent House Photography.

Powder Room Shadow Box

2011-06-11T11:53:00.000-05:00

What a beautiful mess....

2011-05-31T18:04:00.000-05:00

Our Memorial Day Weekend at:

Cox Comb Cottage

Before

Fun in the sun!

So much potential!

Dad and husband....

what would I do without them!

They make my dreams come true!

Visions of potting soil and ivy!

What a great weekend...

I am so thankful always!

After

Not completely finished but almost there.
Life is good.
Love,
Bobbie

Freedom

2011-05-30T11:28:00.000-05:00

'cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

And I'm Proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.

And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.

And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.

'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land..

God Bless The USA!

Lee Greenwood

Life is good.
Love,
Bobbie

My "OWN" Oprah Moment

2011-05-25T18:44:00.000-05:00

No, I did not attend a taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show, I watched from my living room like millions of others. I have been watching her half my life and since before my daughter was born ...who now has a daughter of her own.

My own Oprah moment came this past fall when I posted a comment on Oprah's website and they posted it, along with many more. I was thrilled!

She was in the mist of

The Color Purple reunion show.

I was stunned to see that it had been posted and look,

today when I decided to see if I could still find it on Oprah's website it was posted next to none other than

Nate! This was my comment.....

Although I would have loved to see a live taping

of "Oprah", I will forever be grateful for her daily

lessons. Her life has been a great blessing to many, and I am one who has learned much from her presence. Today was her last show...and Wow...She had a great guest on today...herself....
Thank you Miss Oprah
I can't wait to see what's next.

Life is good.
Love,
Bobbie

Put a Fork in it...I found them!

2011-05-24T16:04:00.000-05:00

Finally found my fork and spoon artwork.....

I have had this tear out forever. I know , I know

this fad has been around for some time. Well,

it just made it to my kitchen...this the 24th day of May, 2011.

I have a small window area over my kitchen sink.

I have searched and searched for something to go on either side. Can't count the number of times I have called my husband to "re" measure that area to see if what I have found would fit in the area.

Obviously, it doesn't take much to excite me.....

Finding the fun fork and spoon artwork today at:

The Family Dollar Store...yes, I said The Family Dollar Store!

Made me a little giddy and put the biggest smile on my face..

Perfect size and the right price.

$10.00 for the pair vs. the $217.oo per piece

in the above tearout! Yes, those featured in the magazine

measure so much larger...but to large for my kitchen area.

Being a lover of antiquing....everything!

The new found artwork didn't seem distressed enough...

so taking my Distress Ink Pad I went to work on the edges and around the fork and spoon.

Adding just enough ink around the fork and then later the spoon.

I think it makes a world of difference and creates the illusion

that the fork sets up higher on the canvas.

Perfect size.....Love it!!!

Next ......an awning and hanging of the new chandelier.

Wedding Bliss

2011-05-19T21:58:00.000-05:00

Two years ago our daughter

Savannah married her prince charming, Robby.

That started a new found love for vintage wedding toppers. My collection is small but I always enjoy bringing them out for bridal showers and this my special photo message to the happy couple.

The Wedding Topper on the far right is my favorite..

and believe it or not, that one was found in a

thrift store grab bag!

The silver tray is just one of many I collected for the wedding reception.

Vintage trays, old lace table cloths and chandeliers hung from the beams in the old barn where the reception was held.

How did two years fly by so fast....

Life is good.
Love,
Bobbie

Birthday Treasury Shadow Box Swap

2011-05-18T19:26:00.000-05:00

Amy at Inspire Co. has graciously let me join in her

latest swap. I am so excited that my swap friend is Valarie at Glittery Daze and Nights!! Check out her wonderful blog...so much to see and fall in love with. Read on for details on how you can join too!

Birthday Treasury Swap!

Amy posted this fun information:
This Birthday Treasury Shadowbox is a project in the current issue of Inspired Ideas. I had sO mUcH fun making it! So much, in fact, that I want you to make one too. And share it! What do you say to a birthday treasury swap! Won't that be fabulous?

You in?

I created a fun and quick questionnaire for you to fill out so that I can pair you with the best possible match, someone who likes the same sort of stuff you do and who will absolutely love the shadowbox you create for her. Isn't that the best kind of swap?

Get all the details and sign up here.

What I'm Working On.....

2011-05-15T17:47:00.000-05:00

I need to move forward....take down Easter/Spring decor and come up with something different for my entry way....

Here are some of what I am thinking of using.....adding something new for each holiday.
Honoring the upcoming American Holidays.
Memorial Day...Flag Day and Independence Day!

While out on the web ...
I found this great reminder of why

we celebrate Memorial Day....

Bye Bye To Spring Decorations....

2011-05-10T19:01:00.000-05:00

I had an awesome time decorating the house this year for Easter. I had the most precious inspiration.
With the arrival of our new granddaughter, I went way over board...( I make no apologies)

Taking it down has not been easy....

Baby Violet's First Easter Wreath

Easter Candy Counter

Fun new Easter Chicks.


Violet had her own bunnie mobile hanging in the kitchen.

2011-05-08T16:41:00.000-05:00

Happy Mother's Day

In honor of June Clever and
all the TV mom's that made it look so easy

....pearls, lace, floral aprons and dinner on the table at 6:00.
Just know I did the best I could!

Violet's First Easter

2011-04-25T00:14:00.000-05:00

Easter 2011

It was our granddaughters first Easter......I had toooo much fun creating this first Easter Bunnie wreath for her.

Daddy, Mommie and Baby Bunnie at the party!!

This candy counter may have been for Violet...but the big kids at the party loved it just as much!!

At The Easter Bonnet Parade

2011-04-19T09:38:00.000-05:00

Easter Bonnet Parade

A couple of years ago I started an

"Easter Bonnet Parade"...contest blog,

just for Easter. It was so much fun...so many creative ladies sent in their beautiful creations. Check them out...many still have their blogs and Etsy shops.

http://easterbonnetparade.blogspot.com/

Fabric Shopping....

2011-04-18T00:13:00.000-05:00

Saturday I spent shopping for a certain fabric at one of my favorite places to purchase fabric....

Fabric Factory in OKC.
Unfortunately, I did not find that fabric ...but found a wonderful piece to create an awning for over my kitchen sink

Before....Check back later for the "After"!

and a darling piece of fabric for a "circus themed" table cloth I have in mind.

"All for $5.00 per yard!"

Meeting my friend Lori for lunch across the street from some of the best antique shopping in OKC topped off a beautiful day.

If in OKC....you have to check out the shopping on Western Ave. .....you'll have to much fun.

Treasure's Galore....

2011-04-16T23:18:00.000-05:00

The past week I have had way to much fun....treasure hunting. Searching in thrift stores, antique shops and estate sales.
I found a broad range of goodies....

From Poodles, Teacups, Dolls, Books... to a beautiful lithograph of Our Lady of Fatima.

Poodles and a patriotic figurine for me,

I had the larger drummer boy and came across the darling one on the right at the Flea Market in Shawnee...I couldn't believe it!!!

teacups for a friends 2 year old grand daughters birthday party, a nurse doll for a young friend in nursing school, two darling 1950's elves,

books to sale and the lithograph for my parlor area. I have had the best time....shopping with friends and my husband, who actually really enjoyed a fun new antique store I found the other day. With it being a week before Easter.....I think my efforts should be toward a new dress for Violet and preparing for our family Easter gathering. "wink wink"

Dear Violet's Nursery Update....

2011-02-09T20:25:00.000-06:00

Once again, here in Oklahoma ......it is snowing and I am busy with the mommie-to-be.... finishing her list of nursery to do's!

We put together a shadow box with the sweetest vintage deer figurine.

We also created a wall pocket for dolls. We used an old wall mirror, torn dresser scarf and some vintage looking scrapbook paper. Once finished I surprised SK with a set of dolls she had when she was a baby. See photo of the little cupcake herself with the lamb.

I bought the precious set of lambs when SK was just an infant.

"24 years ago" I remember thinking I have to have these, but the price was way over my budget...$50.00. Handmade and so perfect I placed them in layaway. She loved the little girl lamb so she was chosen to be in the above photo. Who would have thought that now a mommie-to-be herself she would still gravitate towards lambs for her own baby girls nursery. Note the 4 or 5 lambs in the crib now. Needless to say she was speechless when I surprised her with them last night. She couldn't believe her daddy and I had kept them for her all these years.

I found this sweet vintage deer figurine months ago.....could not wait to put together something special for the nursery. Scrabble pieces spell out "Dear Violet" and in the upper right hand corner of the scrapbook paper background it says.....sweet dreams, laughter, sunrises and memories.....

A view from over the changing table......such sweet surroundings await my "Dear Violet".

Snowy days and Nursery Projects

2011-02-03T13:04:00.000-06:00

After leaving work on Monday evening....I drove straight to Mommie-to-be's house.

With the impending snow storm of the century and my first granddaughter due any day I decided to stay with her and my son-n-law. (just in case)

She had several projects lined up and the the lamp shade above was just one of many she had on her list.

She knew what she had in mind and where she wanted it....was all to happy to help make that happen.

Check out her blog at : Littlecuppiecakes.blogspot.com for more photos of her darling baby girls nursery.

Happy Nesting....

2011-01-24T12:11:00.000-06:00

This past weekend was filled with to to much fun....

With my daughter weeks from delivering her first child, her best friend from high school, her mother, my mother and I gave her a baby shower inviting all of our girlfriends.

She is so in the nesting time of her pregnancy, that I choose ..."Happy Nesting" as our theme!

I Will be posting photos for days....

As guests arrived they were asked to place their name on the backside of the Be'be' Violet tag, along with their predication of the date, time and weight of the baby.

S.K. had so much fun looking at these later...some dates she loved....some not so much.

Brenley, S.K.'s friend since grade school... along with her beautiful daughter Ava. She was thrilled that they both were able to come to the party.

Kaci and Penny friends from Harrah...guessing..?

Happy Nesting Mommie-To-Be!

Randy painted this old dresser for me to match the woodwork around the staircase. I wanted this area in the entry to be very simple and sweet.

Inside these wonderful gifts hold precious memories to be!

Hannah made this darling diaper cake with the oh so cute Scentsy lamb on top.

Haley, sweet friend and hostess!

Our dessert menu had all of S.K.'s favorites.....Sparkling cider, red velvet cupcakes, cake with butter cream icing and a new treat petite strawberry bites.

There were more babies at the shower.....just couldn't get them all in

the photograph. And two of the girlfriends pictured above are due in the

next few months. An amazing group of young women...it is so exciting to see how their families are growing.

The burlap sack on the left was one of the favors

we offered our guests when leaving. Each bag had

"Violet" flower seeds in them. A hang tag shown below was attached to each bag.

More to come...

Baby Count Down.....

2011-01-18T14:59:00.000-06:00

Just weeks until our first grandchild is to be born.....we are working on nursery and the upcoming baby shower to be held here at our home this weekend!!!

The mommie to be has chosen "grandma chic" as her nursery theme. Yes I said, grandma chic. Baby bedding made from fabrics that look like my great grandmothers aprons and calico fabrics hung in wooden hoops as wall decor. It has been exciting and fun.....but just like Christmas morning she can't get here fast enough.

Mommie-to-be hanging vintage needlepoint bird.

She is using her vintage sewing basket as a hold all for powder, lotion and diapers!

Goodbye 2010!!!!

2011-01-01T22:26:00.000-06:00

Here's looking forward to a wonderful year!

CHEERS!

Smile a New Year's A Comin'!

2010-12-28T22:41:00.001-06:00

All I want for Christmas is.....

2010-12-19T21:53:00.000-06:00

Me and Santa..... 1965!

Mother and Child

2010-12-14T22:07:00.001-06:00

pure

love

Christmas is for Kids

2010-12-12T21:21:00.000-06:00

It's a Griswold Christmas in the hallway!!
I've been collecting vintage glass ornaments and tree toppers all year, I had first planned to place the tree toppers on garland coming down the staircase....but decided to place them in the tree.
Once that happen...it was ....full on Griswold Christmas.....Blow mold Santa's.....Mechanical Reindeer and Santa and a blinking Merry Christmas Sign....... Done...a fun...bright...Kids Tree!!!!

Pinkitzels

2010-12-05T21:56:00.000-06:00

Today was the most fun. Claire and Debbie gave Savannah Kay a baby shower.

They choose the most adorable location .....Pinkitzels in Oklahoma City.

It is darling....every inch is well thought out and visually it is over the top fun!!!

I am so glad we have something so fresh here in Oklahoma City. Cupcakes....hot chocolate....vanilla tea were served in the black and white room.

The tables were set with violet accents..of course!!

There were lots of Violet's Auntie Angels in attendance!

The gifts were precious and so appreciated.

Below find more photos of Pinkitzels...Enjoy...

And visit there soon...you'll love it.

Cupcake Counter

So Cute!

Savannah and Claire

Giant Candy Counter....Yummy!

Beautiful lighting

Darling baby gifts

Christmas Decorations Galore!

Taylor, Savannah and man in Pink..itzels!

Mary Beth, Savannah and Emily

The girls at Pinkitzels were darling
and so so sweet!

A great time with wonderful friends.

MacKenzie and Diana

Circus Room

Christmas Past to ......PRESENT...for a friend.

2010-11-29T11:39:00.000-06:00

When I found the red tinsel wreath I knew just what I wanted to create.

The vintage felt ornaments I found in grab bags at my favorite thrift stores.

I have been collecting what I thought was a vast array of vintage Christmas goodies for about 6 months. Turns out not so vast.

I will be on the hunt for more goodies.

I love treasure hunting.

Once completed it is going to be a gift for a close friend.

The Weekend Market Christmas 2009

2010-11-22T22:23:00.000-06:00

One year ago this week my friend Becky and I were busy getting ready

for our first Christmas Open House at

The Weekend Market.

Amazing how much changes in only a year.

Take a peek....it was alot of work but

Oh...so much fun!

To enlarge just click on arrows in lower right hand corner.

Savannah and Robby's First Baby Shower

2010-11-20T21:45:00.000-06:00

It all started with this darling vintage baby card. Savannah and Robby loved the little elephant on top....so...vintage baby circus had to be the theme of their baby shower.

Last week was spent preparing for the shower. Believe it or not I nearly talked the husband into a cotton candy machine.
And why not?
Makes total sense to me....wink..wink!!!

Front Porch Area!

V I O L E T banner over mantel.
I was beside myself when I found this vintage flashcard banner and V was for Violets!! Perfect!

Vintage flash card banner purchased online
at: prettylittlestudio.com

Favor Table!

Cotton Candy Treat Boxes.

Vintage Circus Elephant Cake.

Elephant Cookies!

Popcorn Favors

Monkey peanut favor boxes and Elephant Cupcakes.

Concession Area....we served hot dogs...Molly's homemade chili....chips and lemonade.

Wonderful Baby Shower Gifts!

The parents to be.

Robby's parents were in from Israel, and so many more of both families were in attendance. It was a wonderful day and so much fun. No excuses ....I know way over the top...but this is my first grand baby!! :)

2010-11-17T23:55:00.000-06:00

Someone got a haircut and a new sweater.

Anna Belle....she has a hard life!

Beauty

2010-11-09T07:29:00.000-06:00

Cox Comb Harvest 2010

Last weeks freeze claimed many of my Cox Comb, this is what I had left. This year we were surprised to have yellow Cox Combs...the combination was beautiful.

2010-10-26T01:04:00.000-05:00

I was so excited to decorate my new cabinet for the holidays. I had finished putting cute Halloween things around inside weeks ago...just had not gotten around to really doing much to the top.

For some reason my husband doesn't think I should be on a ladder with a broken hand. So, this is it....the top of the cabinet.

Not what I had in mind...but it will have to do..that is until I find where Randy has hidden the ladder.

I Love Black Cats!!
My grandmother would drive completely out of her way to avoid them....truly...I drove her crazy.

Jack's Family Reunion

2010-10-24T09:12:00.000-05:00

Skeleton Jack's Pumpkin Patch

Located at the base of our staircase.....

Skeleton Jack has set up a family reunion.

All are invited!

What a fine family Jack has.

If only these photos could talk.

Come back and visit anytime the reunion will last until the stroke of midnight on October 31st.

I waited until we got more batteries to take these photos, so that all my candles would be lite. Not sure it made any difference. I could not figure out how to take the photos so that the effect of the candles could be seen.

Update!

2010-10-19T21:20:00.000-05:00

I know it looks like I have a robo cop hand...but it is wonderful compared to the former cast of armor. I can take it on and off to shower. YEAH!!!

The darling card is from my sweet friend Joni and her husband Sid. Thank you....it is so sweet.