in no particular order
thing one: my lads back in school
thing two: listening to Noah and the Whale whilst painting 3 coats of glossy white on doors in the shed
thing three: a postcard from Bernina to Panini regaling thrifty finds of goodness
thing four: snippets of black in fabrics around the shed
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| detail of a smocked roundie cushion i made, who despite my best intentions became a smocked oval cushion who mocks me, reminding me, roundie cushions are still out of my reach |
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| a lovely black fabric, new but vintage inspired, doing a peachy job of keeping derrieres comfy on a chair |
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| a single panel bought on Ebay over 5 years ago & rediscovered in my manic clearing of cupboards & drawers this past month |
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| despite her frayed & tattered self, she has now found a friend to hang out with who does not see her imperfections but only her worldly pretty charm |
thing five: Miss Ethel, now resplendent in her new studio home upstairs
thing six: braids growing nicely & choosing to ignore the extra growth of gray hairs
thing seven: lovely folks who stop by to say lovely hellos on my facebook page
thing eight: a peachy book review by tres spiffy Amanda, which really truly made my morning
thing nine: just thinking of a thrift store jolly and 'a plotting & a planning' it
thing ten: my critters, always my critters
Tif
We've been wondering how Used Dog is doing. Can you give us an update? Teresa down in Rainy Oregon
ReplyDeleteI reviewed your book to:
ReplyDeletehttp://inthesky1.blogspot.com/2012/01/peachy-crafty-world-of-dottie-angel.html
I love love love it!
what a nice collection of happy things. I love your cushion. scrummy.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing I like more than finding a bit of frayed & tattered fabric I had forgotten about. Thank you for sharing your 'things I like' list. Very cheery indeed dear Dottie. xx
ReplyDeleteDearest Tif, Your book review is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAmanda has succeeded in getting it 'just so', and I think it's a worthy review of your book :o)
Loving your little bits of black...I have about 50 metres (I jest ye not) of black lace in my craft cupboard that mocks me every time I open the door....I have just to get on and use it following your black bits lead... :o)
Don't fret about your circles my dear..they will come to you in the end..
Have a fabby week Tif, Keep warm and take care,
Love Donna xx
Ooh I do love a bit of Noah and the Whale...and your oval/roundie cushion looks lovely no matter what shape!x
ReplyDeletea most lovely list of things to like. i most especially want to thank you for the Noah and the Whale link, that tape deck is most gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThat was another tease - your oval roundie cushion!
ReplyDeleteI have high hopes for your thrifting and am eager to see your peachy finds.
My oldest gentlest kitty isn't at all well, makes my heart ache.
Carol xx
I love the pictures, they make me smile. Lovely colours too!!
ReplyDeleteBig Hug from the Netherlands.
Karen
Lovely list of things you like I especially like the last one it would definantly be on my list as well.
ReplyDeleteAren't Noah and the Whale just the best, I love them!!!
ReplyDeleteVivienne x
LOVING your 'new' curtains...and thanks for reminding me to listen to Noah & the Whale...love those boys ;-)
ReplyDeleteOH so many lovely 'things' & i brought your book with me on my Summer holiday, such a sweet guide to a lovely life with 4 children. Love Posie
ReplyDeletey like this again
ReplyDeleteNice shots - I really love your vintage style!
ReplyDeletehurrah hooray for Noah and the Whale
ReplyDeletehurrah hooray for Donna opening up her new store 'Teapot Lane Emporium'
hurrah hooray for a lovely review by Lucy in the sky! many thanks indeed
and hurrah hooray for all your spiffy comments, once again, you are the bees knees to me :)
oh and less i forget, which i should not, but might,
i mentioned it before in a post last week, Used Dog is doing well, she is feeling more like her old self and we hope with the majority of the tumour removed, the cancer will be less likely to continue spreading. many thanks for your kindness and well wishes for her! she truly feels most loved :)
Hi Tif
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for mentioning my review. I am so pleased - tickled pink - in fact that you it made your day!
amanda! you are most welcome my dear :)
ReplyDeleteand Carolina, gosh you've done it again! thank you for making me smile :)