Run for the Roses

I know today is Mother's day-hope it was a good one for all!
Today's post is about the Derby Day party we went to yesterday.
It was our first,and the second for our hosts and we had a great time!
The betting was done by random pick. A $5 bet got you three horses-one for WIN, one for PLACE and one for SHOW.
Who do you think won?
Why my DH,of course! He recieved $45 for his first place winner. He is lucky at these things!

                                                                                   http://www.etsy.com/listing/70914139/vintage-needle-book

A Beautiful Day!

   It's a very nice spring day in May,so I'm grateful that I have an hour or so to sit outside in my lovely backyard!



This is from this year,with red impatients added.



My DH and I put in a nice garden area near the deck that includes a fountain and a hammock. We put it in a few years ago,and it's still my favorite area of the yard. It's a shady garden mostly,so we have lots of hosta and ferns and they are thriving!

These pics are from last year,but I will take updated ones once we finish planting and mulching!




 

These pavers look like wood,but are actually a man made material



last summer



Ahhhh-nap anyone?

Vintage Collection Series-Clam Shell Shapes

But more wonderful than the lore of old men and the lore of books is the secret lore of ocean. H. P. Lovecraft
This quote may be the reason that the beauty of seashells in all shapes have been collected by many for so many years.
I'm seeing a resurgence of popularity in the clam shell especially,I think mostly because of it's simple shape.

Here are a few of my favorites that I found on Etsy, including a few new items from my own main shop.

Vintage double shell dish with handle, possibly by FB Rogers

  .http://www.etsy.com/listing/70250713

                                           Small vintage silver plate dish that I just listed.
                                                             I love the lines on this one!

                                                                                    

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73350504/vintage-silver-plate-clam-shell-dish

                           A beautiful hinged serving dish from MaudeAnd Lola found here;

                    http://www.etsy.com/listing/72930595/vintage-english-silver-clam-shell-butter

Vintage English Silver Clam Shell Butter Dish

           

                               I love this gorgeous brass box from experimental vintage found here;

                                      http://www.etsy.com/listing/56247535/vintage-keepsake-box



vintage keepsake box



 The clam shape can also be found in accessories like these...

Vintage gold shell purse clutch

  

80's White and Gold Gorgeous Clam Shell earings



             This cute bag is from lydias vintage and  perfectly paired with earrings by ramdasha!

                      

                         http://www.etsy.com/listing/49629090/vintage-gold-shell-purse-clutch



                http://www.etsy.com/listing/56608545/80s-white-and-gold-gorgeous-clam-shell





Etsy Blog Mention

Wow-I always wanted to have one of my items featured in an Etsy Blog article and it finally happened!
Of course the item sold days ago..thanks Etsy.
It's a fun article about decorating with vintage-what else?
http://www.etsy.com/storque/shop/get-the-look-decor-happy-accidents-12653/

Oh, as a follow up to last night-we both enjoyed the movie and would recommend it.
If you think you've seen every movie about the Lincoln assasination-you're wrong!

Saturday Night at the Movies...

Tonight we (the DH and I ) are going to see "The Conspirator" , a new movie about the trial of Mary Surratt (played by Robin Wright). I will report back on how I liked it,but in the meantime check out the website!
It has a great cast and is directed by veteran actor Robert Redford.

http://www.conspiratorthemovie.com/?source=gaw&gclid=CNjW9fSlxagCFcoRNAodV0bArA

A new adventure...

That's what this will be because this is my first blogging experience!
Why,you ask has it taken me so long to join the blogging bandwagon?
Well, it's probably because I'm old-school and not very technologically saavy and
also a basically private person.
and because I'm always asking myself..what will I write?
I'm still not sure!
I hope to share my love of selling vintage home decor on Etsy,my projects,great decorating ideas,
other artists, vintage sellers/lovers and a little peek at what goes on around here in the little house...
(just call me half-pint).