An Award from Anni

My great friend and blog buddy, Hootin' Anni passed this award along to me. Thank you, dear Anni. I'm honored to receive this from you.

I'm going to pass this award to all my regulars or anyone else who visits and comments on my blog today. Just save the award to your computer and then post it to your blog, passing it on to others. List 7 things about yourself that your blog friends don't know. Please let me know when you've posted so I can visit and comment.

7 Things about me:

1. The week of my birth, there was so much snow that Dad took Mom to stay with his parents in case she went into labor. She did but I wasn't born for 30 hours. The roads were impassable by this time.

2. I should have had a twin, but it never developed.

3. I like hot tea over coffee. I'm a tea drinker. Wonder if it has to do with my English/Irish heritage?

4. I haven't had a drink of alcohol in over 30 years. Never did like the stuff.

5. Way back in my family tree, I am relation to James Cook on my maternal side and Sir Francis Drake on my paternal side. What a history...two pirates. LOL

6. I do not eat sugar of any kind. If I need a sweet treat, it has to be sugarless.

7. I grew up in the 50s and enjoyed a type of life that not many remember these days. We had no running water in the house, an outhouse out back, hung clothes on the line. Grandma lived next door and had no electric power. Coal oil lamps were used for light. A gingerbread clock told the time. An ice box or the summer kitchen preserved the food. Less hectic times back then. Fond memories.

Don't forget to let me know when you post the award and thank you once again, Hootin' Anni.

Friday Show and Tell

This week I have a few vintage collectibles to show. These are things I find when out and about sifting through thrift stores.

This beautiful fan shaped dish is an Avon Collectible. It came out in the 70s and was filled with fan shaped soap bars. I had one of my own in those days and this brought back a few memores.

This lovely plate is also an Avon Collectible. Wildflowers of the Southern United States. It is a beauty.

This was a rare find. An aqua colored dresser dish. I can just see this on a lovely antique vanity. It will be hard for me to part with it.

These are all things that are for sale in the Etsy Shop. Come in and browse the other wonderful vintage pieces that I have.

If you would like to see other's Show and Tell, please visit our host, Cindy, at My Romantic Home.

Awards

It's been a while since I posted any awards that I've been presented with. I must apologize to everyone for being so tardy. All the awards are beautiful. Thanks to everyone.

From Grams and Mama Bear
From Mari

From Anni

From Mari

From Grams and Pea

From Mike

Beautiful birthday card from Pea.

That means I haven't posted awards since last October. Again, my apologies. I love them all.

A Nice Thrift Shop Find

Hubby and I did a little thrifting today. We didn`t find a lot, but this beautiful fabric, featuring the art work of Bessie Pease Gutmann was a great bargain.

From Wikipedia:
Bessie Pease Gutmann (1876-1960) was an American artist and illustrator most noted for her paintings of cherubs, infants and young children. During the early 1900s Gutmann was considered one of the better-known magazine and book illustrators in the United States. Her artwork was featured on 22 magazine covers such as Woman's Home Companion and McCall's between 1906 and 1920. She also illustrated popular children's books including a notable 1907 edition of Alice in Wonderland. Although the commercial popularity of Guttman's art declined during World War II, there was renewed interest in her illustrations from collectors by the late 20th century.

I have some ideas on what to do with this lovely fabric. Anything that was sewn from it would be a great addition to any nursery. The artwork could also be used for framing.

I think this one of the baby in its bed is my favorite, but I love every one of the scenes on the fabric.

I remember buttoning this type of pajama. It was a little difficult as a young child to get them unbuttoned and buttoned when it was time to take care of business.

Rocking her dolly while her puppy sleeps near her side. This little girl is delightful.

Adorable little girl holding her kitty and puppy. If anyone has suggestions of what could be done with this fabric, I am open to ideas.