Silver still my latest love

I am continuing my search for nice pieces of silver

If you remember the little grapevine jug above started it all

The decanter and goblets are pieces we have had stashed away since our silver wedding anniversary many years ago (25 if I'm honest) yes it's our 50th this year, 6th October and yes I was a child bride.:)

Today we found this beautiful coffee pot,for $25

It matches the jug with the grapevine

We could have purchased heaps more in this shop.

The owner of this cabinet full of goodies we had to choose from is extremely generous with their pricing.

We could have bought the entire cabinet full, ( if we had the money to spare that is)

Isn't it just lovely

Now this is a little dish I pulled out of my cupboard. 

I don't get it out very often

We have a small house and so much stuff :)

I sat it on top of my Grandma's cake stand

It made a nice display for my fruit.

that is until the grandchildren appeared (no pears left)

demolished my display in minutes.:)

Sometimes I hanker for plain china,even though,as you know, I love floral.

This platter is one of three I inherited from my dear mother.

They are Royal Doulton

The teapot also was hers and is Sandler

The creamer and sugar bowl I bought myself

They are Wedgwood Queens.

I love these and they are still available in the shops

I bought them when I was still working though,they are quite expensive.

I so love the shape and plainness of the creamy white.

This teacup trio is so pretty,love the gold patterned edge

I have had this Duchess Tivoli plate for ages,and today found the matching teacup and saucer, Yeh $12

Hope you are having a nice weekend

xx jeanetteann

This weeks parties

Faded Charm for White Wednesday

Coloradolady

Knick of Time

Kathe with an E

Ivy and Elephants

Have a Daily cup Mrs Olsen

A Delightsome Life

The Thrifty Groove

French Country Cottage

Craftionary

My romantic Home

New Pretty Finds & around home

Just a quick little post this week to show you a few of my recent bargain finds

This pretty Robert Gordon cream and sugar $5

I know it is a pattern that is still in the shops, so I will be looking around for more in the op shops

before buying at full price in the shops.

I love its Shabby Chic pattern.

While I was cleaning out my pantry,I found I had a Robert Gordon box

stashed away on the top shelf.  I must have received it with a mug inside or similar,but I can't remember when.

I also came across this lovely Avon Mothers Day coaster set for $2 and it's never been used

You know me for blue and white. Love it.

A few more change around bits and pieces at home

I've had this lovely little figurine for years,a gift from my brother and his wife, 

The Readers Digest belonged to my dear departed dad,so I treasure them.

Our very favourite magazine Country Style

The children in the photo are of my three in the 70's at the Old Tucker Box at Gundagai NSW

Australia.

The beautiful Vase my dear daughter made, I just tissied it up with some bling.

I hope you are enjoying your week

xx jeanetteann

I am visiting the following parties this week

The Thrifty Groove

Faith Grace and Crafts

Have a daily cuppa Mrs Olsen

Rooted in Thyme

A Delightsome Life

Lily-Rose-Cottage

Ivy and Elephants

My Romantic Home

Coloradolady

Olivia's Romantic Home

"Beauty all around us"

My first poem I wrote today

God gave us the gift of sight,

but do we see?

God created beauty all around us,

 but do we see?

We awake each day,we open our eyes

There's beauty all around us

                                                                        But do we see?

Today I awoke, I opened my eyes

I walked passed the sun room on the way to the shower

But did I see?

Through the glass, the fresh new blooms of roses over the arbour

A tiny spider spinning her web,a trail of silver thread behind her as she worked tirelessly

I could see

A honey eater fluttered through the branches of the Abutilon tree

diving to catch the insects for breakfast

He stopped to drink in the nectar from deep within the flowers

                                                   A pair of Pee Wee's flew down 

                                           They settled on the edge of the mosaic bird bath

                                            the cool water shimmered as they bent to drink

                                                                     I could see

The sun just peeping through the clouds

Warming and awakening the little creatures in the garden

each of them looking for breakfast

I could see

Little buds on the jonquils bursting into bloom 

Their creamy petals with deep yellow centres

lifting their little heads to catch the warmth of the sun

Little droplets of dew falling onto the smiley faces of the pansies

growing beneath

I can see

The beauty of everything around me,I had not seen before

Gods beautiful creations

There for all to see

If only we open our eyes and really see

The Beauty all around us"

I hope you all have a lovely week

and enjoy the Beauty all around you

xx jeanetteann

I will be joining all my friends at the following parties this week

Kathe with an E

Home Sweet Home

Common Ground

My Romantic Home

French Country Cottage

The Dedicated House

The Charm of Home

Trish's House and Home

The Thrifty Groove

Ivy and Elephants

Coloradolady

Serenity and Posie's new clothes

I still have a few dolls who needed to be dressed.

My daughter made 2 dolls at a doll class we both took a few years ago.

I had dressed Serenity in baby clothes at the time which were too big,but I didn't have enough time to make the proper ones.

Today I was in the mood to start, finally.

I collected the patterns together and cut them out.

The picture on the right is Serenity. He is wearing a little shirt and overalls.

I cut out a vintage looking dress at the same time.

I thought while I am in the mood,why not.

I haven't a doll to fit the dress,but I'll see what it looks like when its done.

and maybe try and find a doll to suit.

This is Serenity's shirt, I am using fabric from my stash, pale blue with little yellow ducks.

For the overalls, blue chambray 

I think he looks quite cute in them.

He has a very fat tummy,and I could hardly get them up over it.

Just needs his shirt to go with them.

Here he is in his new shirt and overalls

I made Sugar Britches, the doll next to him, at the same time Kerry Lee made Serenity.

I dressed her in a lace Christening gown.

I made it from a vintage Bridal train.

I still have to get her hair.

For now she can wear a bonnet

Doesn't he look so cute.

This is Posie,the other doll, Kerry Lee made

I dressed her at the time, but she still needed her hair

After about 5 yrs without any,I finally bought her a Shirley Temple wig.

I had lost one of her eyelashes too,so she got some new ones.

I can't believe the difference the hair makes.

After all she is a little girl,and she has been wearing a baby bonnet.

Even Ted is impressed.  He got his new pants last week,when I was in the knitting mood.

I think her eyelashes are a bit long,but I don't think I dare attempt to  cut them.

Well back to the sewing room, I am enjoying catching up on so many unfinished projects.

I have so much I want to do.

xx jeanetteann

I am visiting a few parties this week

Trish's House and Home

Ivy and Elephants

The Charm of Home

A Delightsome Life

My Romantic Home