Show and Tell Friday

It has been longer than I thought since I have posted. I have been working on a lot of school stuff. Not very exciting stuff for non teachers.

I wanted to show you my two little teacups that I purchased for a couple of dollars each last fall.

I actually purchased them to make pin cushions. But I decided they matched this picture. So they sit on a dresser under the picture.

Be sure to stop by My Romantic Home for Cindy's weekly Show and Tell Friday.

A Few More Spring Items

 I'm linking to Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday. Drop by to see many great ideas.

Here are the remainder of the items in my "lost" box.

So I do have some Spring/Easter decorations to bring life to my house. Now if I could find some very inexpensive spring colored curtains. Even yellow sheers would do to brighten up the place.

Until next time . . .

Take Care and Gob Bless!
 

Show and Tell Friday

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Last Saturday, Larry and I attended a fund raiser for the small Catholic School where I taught for 6 1/2 years and was principal for the last 3 1/2 years. It was an annual Mardi Gras dinner and dance which was started 11 years ago. The evening starts with appetizers from 6 to 7 and a dinner and dance from 7 to 11. The highlight of the evening (and the money maker) is a grand silent auction. Each year it gets bigger and better.

This year I won the following item from the silent auction.

This item was made by our parish priest. He is an accomplished welder.

Last year he made a beautiful sculpture that was about three times the size as the one I won this year but was made out of the same material. I called it the Risen Christ because it looked like a man was rising from the center of a flower. I would have bid on it but the starting bid was $300 by a lady that was not attending the fund raiser. I think I was the only person attending the event that liked the sculpture. It was was too contemporary, I guess.

But, I like things that are unusual and one of a kind. And the sculptures he makes are both.


Take Care and God Bless!

Mantle Party & Show & Tell Friday

I didn't change my mantle around this week so I am going to show my hearth. As I looked through my photos, I realized that they may be blurry. I'm not sure why unless I was shaky. This will probably be the last of my winter decor pics. I will probably take everything down this weekend.

Be sure to stop by "The Stories of A to Z" for Friday's Mantle Party and "My Romantic Home" for Show and Tell Friday to see many beautiful decorating ideas. A big thanks to Beth and Cindy for hotsing these events each week.

Mantle Party

I love mantles but have never had many ideas on how to decorate mine. If you are like me and need help with ideas, hurry over to "The Stories of A to Z" for a Mantle Party. Every Friday you will see dozens of ideas to help you "rev" up your mantle.

I am also participating in Show and Tell Friday at Cindy's My Romantic Home. 

Please visit these sights for some wonderful decorating ideas.

After the Christmas holidays, I decided that I would like a sleek no fru fru mantle. And I wanted to keep a touch of winter out. What is better this time of year than deer, trees, candlelight, and snowflakes?

Our fireplace extends about 15 feet to the ceiling. It is all rock from floor to ceiling.

I started with a tree from my Christmas decorations and used a few snowflakes and scented pinecones for accents.

I added a set of deer from Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. I have had these for over 15 years ago. (I do not throw anything away unless it breaks beyond repair.)

I needed an accent to cover a outlet that extends about 1/2 inch below the picture. I turned around and this book was sitting on another tabletop display. I moved it over to the mantle and was amazed at how well the colors on the book cover match the picture.

These candles were purchased at a local flower shop when on sale for 40% off.  Once again I added snowflakes for a touch of winter.

Until next time . . .

Take Care and God Bless.