Monday, January 12, 2015

Monday Musings!


I didn't get anything made this weekend, but I finally got all of my Christmas decorations down. The only problem is, my house looks empty since I don't have too many Valentine items. I did spend the weekend out and about, shopping and antiquing.

One of my favorite items is an antique yarn winder. One handle turns so you can wind your yarn, though I am not sure how they actually do it, and I got it, just because I liked it;) I put it on the shelf for now and draped a vintage crazy quilt piece, that a friend gave me. The two little figures are carvings, I did, years ago.



Another thing I was hunting for, was a primitive tree to use all year round. Last week I saw them on sale and when we went back, they were all gone, that is what I get for waiting. I found a similar one, though not as prim. I had some hearts that were given to me and I guess I will make some more valentine items to add to the tree and then next month it can become an easter tree.

I will redo the area with a table topper and valentine pieces, guess I need to get busy.



We also went to an antique store and I found a used basket that I can put in my sewing room and they also had lavender that you bought by the scoop, so I was happy to find that. I put a lavender sachet in my wool box and it keeps the wool smelling fresh. On the way back we stopped at a local pottery store, they had beautiful pottery but nothing I could use with my decor. The store is in an old mill building next to a river and the falls were beautiful to watch as they tumbled over the rocks.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and if you want something fun to make for Valentines, visit Bird in the Hand Primitives. Robin has a wonderful free pattern today. And when you visit, you will noticed the doll in her banner is the same as the one next to my tree. I was the lucky winner of her valentine doll and I just love her.


10 comments:

Jacque. said...

It's fun to decorate for each season, hey? You've got a good start.

Rugs and Pugs said...

Sounds like you had a fun weekend!Hugs :)
Lauren

Jennie in GA said...

Nice finds....and a super win from the talented Robin!

HomeSpunPrims said...

Looks like you had a good time Debbie. I'm glad you found some things you were looking for. The river is beautiful. Hugs, Lori

Karen said...

The tree looks prim to me. Especially with the prim hearts on it. You need more.

Anna said...

I am like you...I don't have much in the way of Valentine decor. I just finished my Feb. Berties but I really want to get this pattern off of Fat Quarter Shop and make a big heart wall hanging for my entry way.

Melody said...

love the idea of a Valentine's tree.

paulette said...

I love your finds...and "SCORE" on the doll!! Looks perfect with your tree!!
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Kate said...

I like your Valentine decor and your new finds. Lucky you to win that beautiful doll. Like you, I find the house so bare after removing Christmas - the few seasonal things I put out seem puny in comparison; I've asked my hubby to make me a wooden tree come spring (when it's warm enough to work in his shop) that I can use year-around. Thanks for the link.

Saundra said...

I thought I recognized that doll from somewhere ~ lucky you!!! I like your new purchases and how you have decorated.