Old Book Wreath

How about a wreath made from a few pages of an old book?

Oh! and an old button. Amazing what you make from basically nothing for no money!

Another version of my original tree. This time I used a
decorative corner paper punch on each page to add a little
something.

I think I like it! Not like that ugly old lamp we don't speak of!

Have a peaceful evening,
Tami

Another Book !

Another old book creation. What do you think ?

One old book = 2 new creations !

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Yesterday I went to our local thrift shop in search of old books. I didn't have any luck finding the books, but I found something even better! A really "cool" find! It reminded me of one of my very favorite old movies.

By the Light of the Silvery Moon,a movie starring Doris Day and Gordon MacRae which takes place in World War 1-era America.

Aren't they cool? Look at the faux fur at the top! They remind me of the skating scenes at Miller's Pond in the movie. Best of all they were only $5.00 and in the original box! Makes me want to go ice skating, which I haven't done since I was a kid.

Rudy likes tthem too! Actually Rudy likes anything new that's brought into the house. I had a terrble time taking the pictures because he was always in the way.

Do any of you remember Sears at Christmas time as a kid, when they would have boxes of ice skates stacked as you entered the store? Does anyone even ask for ice skates anymore? I would love to experience one more childhood Christmas.
Want to come along?

Time Goes By

Today,I decided to take my granddaughters out for a ride.We only went about 5 miles up the road to Lock. A tiny town with a 4 way stop and the Lock General Store. The store has been closed for many,many years. Time has not been on her side. She has weathered many winters and through it all, I still find her beautiful. One hundred years from now will people look at the big "chain stores" of today and think them beautiful,even if they are left standing? I am a deeply nostalgic person. It saddens me to think that future generations won't know what real nostalgia is. That's why it is important for me to share these thing with my granddaughters even though they are very young.

Many a gentleman graced the benches of this front porch. A "front porch" on a store! Imagine that today. They probably discussed their crops and livestock as this is a farming community. Up until about 5 or 6 years ago there were still 3 gentlemen sitting there almost every evening as I would pass by on my way home from work. They would always throw up their hands to wave. The occupants of those seats diminished until there was one left and I felt for him sitting all alone. Then the Good Lord called him home to join his friends! Now the benches are always empty.






Still today, I always look over at the benches,maybe just out of habit. I can still clearly see their faces in my mind and sometimes I throw up my hand to wave, just in case.







On a brighter note, Lilly! Maddie is always happy to take a ride. Lilly however has a mind of her own and is quite stubborn. This is the only kid I've never been able to bribe! This explains her outfit(at least no one saw her). I just didn't have in me to battle her over her attire since she was refusing to go anyway! Her entire outfit consisted of ...... Red Santa fleece shirt,pink pajama bottoms, Snow White costume, winter coat, and rain boots! Almost forgot,fairy wings!

Sleep Well,

Tami

One More Thing

Just a tiny favor? Let's pretend this ,"thing" never existed! Never,never to speak of again or I'll find out where you live and have it delivered to your door.
By the way,there is another new post before this one. I felt exceptionally ambitious and posted twice.I'm lying! Not about the extra post, but the ambition thing. I just screwed up. Don't ask how I screwed it up,because I don't know and that is the TRUTH !

Button, Button

Buttons

Buttons,I love old buttons!

So...I layered some of my favorites,
And this is the result!

Have a cozy night and stay warm.

Tami

News Worthy?

Well, I'm not sure if I like it or not.I started it a few weeks ago.It's been sitting around waiting for a shade. I found a new shade at GW for 3.00.

It's not the shade I had in mind, but the price was right. A red checked shade keeps playing out in my mind. When I get something in my mind,well there's just no getting it out! I just drive myself nuts about it!

I added some vintage buttons to the shade thinking it may help. Still not working for me!

This whole thing started with a Columbus Dispatch newspaper! My husband doesn't believe anything unless he reads it in the Dispatch (which has nothing to do with this post). If I mention it looks like rain, he often replies ,"that's not what the Dispatch said"

Well,actually it started with this old lamp and a jar of Mod Podge calling out to me. The Dispatch just happened to be sitting there!

So....I went to work! But just now I came to the realization that I hate this Lamp! I think I'll give it to my son for his apartment.