Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Babies have lost their spots
She looks so sweet and innocent
The old timers warned us not to feed them when we first moved here and for a long time we didn't... but there was a drought and we started with a few cans of corn every day...then we added white bread, yes, white bread...it's cheap and they love it... But we have created a problem...they are so comfortable and unafraid of us that they come up to the house and munch on the roses...the yellow are their favorite, but they'll eat the red and even the pink ones if nothing else is blooming...I get mad, but in truth, we have never enjoyed watching the roses bloom half as much as we have loved watching the fawns grow.
The old timers warned us not to feed them when we first moved here and for a long time we didn't... but there was a drought and we started with a few cans of corn every day...then we added white bread, yes, white bread...it's cheap and they love it... But we have created a problem...they are so comfortable and unafraid of us that they come up to the house and munch on the roses...the yellow are their favorite, but they'll eat the red and even the pink ones if nothing else is blooming...I get mad, but in truth, we have never enjoyed watching the roses bloom half as much as we have loved watching the fawns grow.
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Limping Deer and the Twins
They are still spotted at this time.
Milk Glass Collection
Who knew that a 25 cent flea market find would unleash such a collecting frenzy? I never pay more than a dollar unless it's a really nice piece. They are great grouped with a single daisy in each.
These used to be inexpensive florist vases in the 50's and 60's. Everyone's Grandmother had bunches.
Mexicana Dishes
My sister found these for me at Bussy's Flea Market in San Antonio, Texas. I had seen pictures in her Fiesta reference book. Mexicana was also made by Homer Laughlin in the 30's. I had been looking for several years without ever finding even a single piece when she found the set...with a promise to hold it for us, she came running to find me and I bought the entire set...60+ pieces for $50.
Mexicana
I've added to the set over the years, but the price and experience will never match that first amazing find.
Vintage Kitchen Hutch
When my hubby found this hutch it was Pepto pink and I was not 100% sure about it. But with a new red back and fresh white paint and refurbished hardware, it became one of my favorite pieces.
Nancy made me save the vine
The vine and flowers painted on the inside were in such bad shape that I was ready to remove it all. Nancy -My Crafty Little Page convinced me to keep it and after some touch-up work, I'm glad I listened to her. My husband restores vintage Cushman motorscooters and he tries to make everything "mint" condition again. The Shabby Chic movement came along just in time to keep me from making some terrible mistakes.
