A Cloche Party

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life

is having another of her wonderful

parties to share our cloches for the season.

 My cloches are just hoppin' for Spring to arrive!

so I had to share my little friend who found a home.

He's all decked out for Spring with his polka dot tie,

and is sitting on a tuft of colorful grass.

And of course, "sweet face" must make an appearance.

My Dining Room buffet was still

 celebrating Valentine's Day...

And this little girl was the belle of the ball.

The sideboard found these little

 Lefton Cupids on display.

So head on over to A Stroll Thru Life and say

a big Hello to all the other participants!

Have a wonderful Weekend!

Debra

Vintage Valentine Cards on Silver Sunday

I've been waiting for today for weeks...

Since Joan at Anything Goes Here

announced her Vintage Valentine Party!

I've sneaked in some Valentine photos

 this last week or so,

hope your not tired of all the "love",

 and some of the same photos.

As my kitties like to say;

Valentines, Schmalentines.

I'm also linking with Beth

from Gypsy Fish Journal today

to be a part of her monthly party,

Silver Sunday
(can't miss that!)

So I'm including some of my Vintage Valentines

on a large footed silver tray on my

Dining Room buffet,

where all things "holiday" seem to land.

This is a silver necklace that my sweet mom

 bought me for Valentines Day this year.

Love the initial and the crown on top.

And a silver bud vase with faux roses.

I found this intricate large Valentine

this summer in St. Louis.

It's supposed to be 3-D,

but I wanted to display it in an old

ornate frame I had been saving.

Here are a few of my vintage Valentine postcards.

The cutie boy here reminds me of my nephew Spence.

(tulips from my sweet sister)

My entry way dresser is holding

another smaller 3-D valentine.

And the pink Hull vase was

 a Valentine to myself this year.

                                        

And here is my sideboard again,

with another Valentine and

some altered children's Valentines

 that I have been playing with.

This framed simple Valentine is an

original from my paternal Grandfather

to my Grandmother, from the early 1920's.

He owned a print shop and this is another of his pieces.

Click here to see the Halloween invitation

to my Grandmother's Birthday Party.

Have a Sweet and Cozy Valentine Weekend,

Hugs and Love,

Debra

p.s. Thank you all for your sweet comments!

I seem to be having a "time management" issue with

preparing for the new booth opening.

Please just know I love you all and that

each and every comment

blesses me.

 

Valentine Party with Laurie

Attending Blog Parties is the equivalent

of attending  a high school mixer for me;

a chance to get to meet new people,

and then to get to know them.

Laurie, from

 Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie,

is one such person.

She's hostessing her first blog party this Friday;

A Valentine Party

This will be a grab-bag full of fun!

I'll be showing you a little of my

 Vintage Valentine goodies.

In my kitchen hallway I have a white sideboard

that I change  up seasonally and for each holiday!

This is a vintage cardboard candy box.

I just love the graphic on the front.

"The candy of the South"

And this box is very large.

It may have been Russell Stovers.

Whoever was delivering it must have had to wait

 out in the rain for his sweetheart.

Either that, or she ate them in the shower!

Rose wreath inside my front door...

and a heart shaped topiary on my Dining Room Buffet

My perpetual calendar is ready for the Big Day!

Downstairs I have a "Holiday Cupboard"

that is like the sideboard;

dressed for Valentine's Day!

Lefton Valentine Cherub covered dish.

Cocoa tin.

I love hankies, and these are my Valentines.

Wonderful for a purse or pocket.

And a tiny cross-stitch angel from about 20 years ago.

I will also be participating in

Joan's Valentine Party on Sunday,

so come back then, to see my old framed Valentines.

Have a wonderful Valentine weekend,

And may you "love the one your with"!

Debra

White Wednesday and an Introduction

With only one more White Wednesday

before Valentine's Day,

I wanted to share with you what I put together

 for my daughters for their little Valentine's gift.

I like to take everyday objects and dress

 them up with a little inspiration.

Ribbon and shredded book pages with a few candies

decorated two sweet vintage cow creamers

from my herd in the kitchen.

After Valentine's Day when the kisses are gone,

they can change out the ribbon for Easter.

And speaking of "Inspiration",

 I want to share some good news,

especially for you in the area.

I will be hosting a "Shop Blog"

for my good friend,

Debra Moore of

 Inspirational Home.

(click to visit her new site)

There will be updates and current photos

 of all the wonderful merchandise

that is "in store", and posts of beautiful new things

that will soon be coming in from Debra's trip to market.

If you are interested in merchandise

or have questions, just give her a call.

 Or better yet, come by the store in

 Springfield, Missouri,

for yourself, and bring a friend!

You will love the Garden Room...

And her wonderful displays.

You'll Be Inspired!

Even if you don't live in the area,

 you will enjoy seeing the shop,

 Inspirational Home,

and all the great things that are there.

Drop by the shop site,

Simply Inspired Living and Garden

and take a peek.

and while you're there,

give Debra a big bloggy hug,

by joining as a follower,

so you won't miss what's coming.

Thank you Kathleen, for another

Wonderful White Wednesday!

Have an Inspiring Week!

love,

Debra