~~It's Sparkle Time~~

Isn't this the cutest little gal? Dona, Sparkled me and has really made my day. Thank you for honoring me with this sweet award. Dona is a very talented lady. She collects and restores unique vintage pieces and then finds new homes for these treasures. If you've never visited her wonderful blog, pop over there...you'll enjoy it. Now I'd like to pass this Sparkly award to...... ~~~Ginger~~ and~~ Kathyann~ ~~enjoy and sparkle away..I know I did.

Hugs to all, Linda

I Love Hankies

Hello everyone, hope you are having a nice Sunday. We are having a nice day here even though it is raining and cold. We talked to our family in Texas and did some catching up with friends too. The weather yesterday was nice, so my hubby went to his favorite little flea market and met up one of his buds. They poked around and found some neat things and he found some treasures for me too. I love, love, love hankies and he is always on the lookout for them. I should tell you even when I was little I always carried a little purse with a hankie tuck inside. This hankie was my Granma's. Her first name was Mae and that is my middle name. Well, when she passed away my Grandfather gave me all her hankies and they are some of my favorites things I have of hers. I think that is probably how my hankie collection got started. At peddlers fairs I'm always looking for a new one to add to my collection. I especially like.......
Hankies with the initial of my first name. In all the years of collecting I've only found two with my initial...actually Carl found them.

I have a collection of holiday hankies, bride hankies, embroidered ones and bright florals. Well any way when Carl came home he had a little package of sweet hankies. There were five..........................
Two pretty floral designs one yellow and the other the prettiest pink. Can you see the one with the little nosegay and the one with little Indians..too cute, and then this yellow one with the initial....."Honey is this initial hankie for me?"
"Yes, I know how much you like initial hankies." "Honey this is the initial F." "Let me see, Linda you are too so dinghy (a pet name from high school), it's suppose to be like this."......
Mmmm, I don't think so. What do you think? L, for Linda or maybe F for forever, that would work. Either way I love it....and it's the thought that counts. Hugs, Linda

Lunar Eclipse

Good Morning. Did you follow the lunar eclipse last night? It was so awesome, I love the night sky and this was a spectacular show. Here are a few pictures I was able to capture.
I walked down to the corner and was able to get a good view of the moon ....it's about 6:40pm. in this shot. You can click on any of the pictures for a close up.......please besure to click on the last one
This is about 6:54 pm. At this point I just watched and enjoyed the eclipse. About midnight I took the next picture from my backyard. It's my favorite.
When I look at this beautiful full moon with light clouds hugging it, I see a special image. Do you see something special? I hope so.

I wish for all of you a wonderful day. Linda

A Thank You and A Request

Good afternoon everyone, I hope your day is going well. Earlier this week Betty at Country Charm awarded me with this sweet award, I am honored....Betty,thank you ever so much. Isn't that a cute picture? I had no idea I would be meeting and making great friends from around the world. All of you are a constant inspiration and joy to me. If you are reading this please know I consider you one of my Best Blogging Buddies and this award is for you. I know I'm not able to name everyone this award is being passsed on to, but I would like to mention a few.... Brenda~~Welcome, Please come in
Dianntha~~ Ohio Farm Girl
Dona~~Antekin
Michelle~~I'm A Little Teapot
Priscilla~~Priscilla's Cottage
Rachael~~The Rose Room
Sharon~~Rose of Sharon

Enjoy and please pass this award on...

Before I say goodbye I have a favor to ask of you. Please say a little prayer for my next door neighbor, Dalme . I know you don't know her but this is a very sad time for her and I know prayers will help to heal her heart. Yesterday Dalme and Howard, another of my sweet neighbors were out for their morning walk (7am). As always Dalme had her faithful dog Ninja with her. They were one block from home when a pit bull broke through it's fence and attacked Ninja. Dalme and Howard screamed for help all the while trying to free Ninja. Finally after what Howard said was at least 5 minutes the owner came out and pulled his dog off. Ninja didn't survive. It is always so sad to lose a a beloved companion form old age or an illness, but to see your dog mauled to death is truly heart breaking. Prayers are powerful and I know she will feel a sense of comfort,tho she may not know why.

With tears in my eyes and a heavy heart.......thank you dear friends. Linda

Spring Is On The Way

Good morning everyone. It is a beautiful sunny day... but still rather cold. These sweet little violets are a sure sign spring is on the way and this makes me very happy. I love winter but I'm so ready for a change. Are you?I adore violets, to me they are an old fashion flower. Several years ago I bought a small pot of violets from a little old man at the flea market. I planted them by my front steps and they make me smile everytime I see them. I remember my Gramma had huge violet patches in her garden and I loved making little bouquets for us and all our neighbors too.
I've put a little touch of springtime on my nightstand...just as a reminder it's on the way and also because it makes me happy. Have a wonderful day and give yourself a bit of spring. Hugs, Linda

My 2x2

Good Morning everyone. I want to share my 2x2 square for the "Pink Artist" project. An art doll is being created and the 2x2's will be used in the project. The doll will be auctioned off to benefit Susan G Komen for the Cure. For more information visit Monica. As you know I am a survivor so this project is near and dear to me.
When I think of breast cancer certain words always come to mind. Faith, believe, hope and love. I have faith and that helped me through hard times and I believe a cure will be found and hope and pray it is soon. But for my square I chose the word love. Love yourself enough to get your yearly check-up, early detection is powerful. And if you have fought or are fighting this battle the love of family and friends is a great comfort and support for which I was truly thankful for.


Have a happy weekend........Hugs, Linda

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! On this most special day......... I know love, love, love is in the air.
Even one of my little birdies is celebrating today.
These sweet Valentine post cards were sent many years ago, to friends and family with wishes for a happy day. Some of the cards just have an address with no message at all.......I like to think they were sent by a secret admirer to a special someone. I love this little memory tree....it a has a heart base and the little holders are hearts too. How perfect is that?
Tonight at dinner we will exchange our Valentienes, but I want to show you my treasures from my friend Michelle and her hubby. Besides loving hearts I have a thing for crowns too. Look at this beautiful crown..it is gorgeous, and I adore it. Plus the little cherub candle...which I will never want to burn and the sweet birdie with the crown were from them too. She found the birdie in darling Dolly's esty boutique...she has the most lovely things.
Tonight as night falls I will light my heart tree, sit with a cup of tea and just savor the memories of this special day. Happy Valentine's Day dear friends and may your day be very special too. Hugs Linda