Turning 40

Is August really here already?!

My gosh, this year has just flown by.

Today is the last day of my 30's..

Boo!!

This past year, when someone would ask me,

"How old are you?"  I replied, "Almost 40."

I never even embraced my last year of my 30's

by replying, "I'm 39."  Ah.. such is life..

And.. on to fabulous 40's!

The past 2 weeks of my 30's I've spent some

quality time with my couch and bed.. My allergies

kicked it into high drive and turned into Sinusitus.

I've never had that before, but, let me tell you..

I never want it again!  I spent the last 2 weeks

weak, tired and hacking my lungs out.. or, at least

that's what it felt like!  I did go to the doctor, finally,

last week and he wrote a script for some antibiotics.

Thank goodness they worked, because I had travel

plans this past weekend.  I'm finally feeling much better,

and was able to make my trip up to Michigan to attend

our family reunion, and enjoy my grandson for the past

few days in Traverse City.

Although I wish I had worn makeup for this picture (LOL)

I wanted to share with you my grandson James and I:

And this picture below of my little nutbag

wearning a fake moustache.. haha!

We really had some gorgeous weather up north

we swam every day, played on the playground

and I just ate up every minute I could have with him.

Here he is looking for shells in Traverse City..

While visiting with my dads side

of the family, we made an extra trip

a bit further to see my grandmother.

She gave me 3 quilts..

The 1st one pictured is one she made.

Isn't it gorgeous?

I love it, and will cherish it forever!!

The next 2 you see pictured are antique quilts.

These will look fabulous in my hutch

folded with the others I've collected.

I did manage to sneek away for a bit

and venture off to an antique store.

I picked up this cute little ironstone set:

I also found these clip on Roses..

aren't they fab? Pure white with glitter.

I'm not sure where I'll put them yet,

but, when I saw them glisten in the lights

I just knew they'd be great in my home.

My brother sent me a box from Germany

(where he lives)

for my birthday.. last year, he sent me

some antique grain/coffee sacks.

I'm in the middle of redoing our dining room

table and chairs, and I used those to recover

the five chairs I have to the set.

Guess what he sent me for my birthday

this year?!

Yep! Three more antique sacks!!

Aint he just the BEST big brother?!

My favorite is the one below.

I'm thinking about framing it

and hanging it in my dining room.

Before I left on my trip, I painted this

little sign that says, "Love Never Fails"

It's pink/white background and turquoise lettering.

I also decoupaged some printed tissue paper

on the corners.  I'll be bring this one up to my

booth tomorrow afternoon.

I'm pretty happy with the result, it turned out

so cute and shabby!

I hope ya'll have been enjoying

your summer so far this year..

And, if you're in your 30's..

Embrace EVERY year!!

It slips by soo fast..

~ Sherri ~



Pickin' in Florida

Mr. Ruffles and I drove down to

the Vero Beach area this past weekend

to visit my Aunt who's visitng from

Michigan.. Before we met them for

dinner, you just know I had to do

some pickin'! LOL

We drove down to West Palm Beach,

and then back up to Vero Beach and

on the way home stopped at a couple

really nice antique malls in Sebastian.

We had planned on catching some rays

on the beach yesterday instead.. but, it

rained the entire day.. boo..

It was a great time regardless, and here

are some of my finds:

Vintage Recipe box

A pink flower frog!

I've never seen one pink!

And, see that silver piece

next to it? It's a crumb

catcher and brush. I LOVE it!!

Especially since our dining room

table has grooves in the top.

I actually vacume the top of our table

to get the food crumbs.. LOL

Not anymore!

Love, love, love ironstone!

I'm becoming quite the horder..

Silver Onieda Candle stick.. love it!

Check this baby out!

I haven't measured it yet,

but, I stand 5'9" and i can

barely touch the top!

Best find ever!!

(at least for me)

Detail on the frame,

imagine it white..

because you just know

it will be soon!!

~ Sherri ~

Fun Finds at Renningers Flea Market

Hi ya'll!

I ventured on down,

the whole 3 miles from my house,

to Renningers Flea Market this morning!

I just LOVE a good flea market

and I'm sooo happy that it's that

time of year here again in Florida..

Not to mention, one of the best

is right down the road. ♥

I can't wait for Januarys' Extranvaganza..

crossing my fingers I'm not sick this time...

~

I want to share with you

the fun stuff I found today..

"Butt Basket"

Ironstone

All Pink ~n~ Rosy

I just adore this

Symbols of Royalty painting!

Made in Ireland..

And.. who does't love an

assortment of old keys

and paddlocks?!

Hope you enjoyed seeing

some of my finds from

the flea market today..

~

Christmas is almost here,

seems like it really snuck

up on me this year.. LOL

I wish each and every

one of you

the very best Christmas ever!

~ Merry Christmas ~

Sherri

Catching up..

Happy Holidays my Friends!

I'm here, I haven't vanished.. well.. not completely..

It's been a rough couple of weeks

here in the RnR house.

The weekend of Renningers I came down

with a nasty case of a chest cold mixed with the flu.

Ugh.. what a weekend to get sick!  I did make it on

Friday for most of the day and thought I was better

when I woke up on Saturday ~ so, I went again for

a couple of hours ~ only to end up getting dizzy and hot.

So.. back to bed for me!  It lasted just over 4 days.. yuck!!

I did pick up a couple awesome peices of ironstone

(my personal favorite)

LOVE this pitcher with the "ice lip"

And, I just ADORE this ironstone set of

Tea/Coffee pot, 2 cups, 2 saucers,

creamer and sugar bowl with lid.

No chips, no cracks..

Just gorgeous!!

I also picked up this frame for only $20!

LOVE

I really wish I would've felt better,

and could've spent more time at

Renningers.. but, at least there

are 2 more big extravaganzas coming up.

There's one in January & another in February.

~

So, on to my next adventure..

Mr. Ruffles suprized me with an

overnight trip to St. Augustine

for Thanksgiving!

Ahhh.. I just love that town!

Mr. Ruffles ain't too shabby either.. LOL

We stayed at the Wescott House

Bed ~n~ Breakfast:

In the Anastasia Room upstairs..

The Innkeeper says it was the Master Bedroom where

Dr. John Westcott,

a well known physician for the militia, stayed.

Gorgeous Chandy in the stairwell.

Inside our room.

Looking downstairs to the front door.

LOVE this vanity..

This was the first picture I took of it.

And, the second..

Look how many orbs came to visit!!

3rd picture, taken right after the 2nd..

They're all gone.. crazy!!

This was my view at the Colombia Restaurant.

We had a yummy Thanksgiving dinner here

with all the fixins..

Afterwards.. Mr. Ruffles suprized me again ~

A carriage ride around the entire town

in the only PINK  carriage!!

Awww.. I just love him!

If ever there was a man that

deserved the title "Keeper"

it's Mr. Ruffles.. FOR SURE!!

I had a wonderful time in

St. Augustine, and can't wait to go back.

~

Now, for the not so nice news.

As we were leaving St. Aug. I got a

phone call from my dad letting me know

my sweet grandmother of 96 years had passed.

I love her sooo much, and it's been a really

difficult week for me.  I am trully blessed

to of been so lucky to have a grandmother

like her for the past 40 years.

I flew up to Michigan for her funeral

last week, only to return and learn

that Mr. Ruffles father has suffered his

3rd stroke.  The blows just keep coming

this season.  We keep our faith, and I

rejoice in the fact that I know my grandmother

is with my grandpa in Heaven with the Lord.

She is happy.

~ Sherri~