I am so glad to be able to participate in sweet Chari's Sunday Favorites. She is just the sweetest and was one of the first friends I made when I started blogging. If you have not gone over and met here be sure you do- you will have made a new friend forever!This post was originally posted March 8, 2009. It was the first time I participated in MET Monday which Susan at Between Naps on the Porch hosts-
I am so happy to finally participate in one of Susan's Metamorphosis Mondays-
PROBLEM - BLANK WALL!
Is this the solution?
My double impatient I overwintered in a pressed glass punchbowl
My little crown vignette! This shelf was bought for 1.00 at a yard sale. It reminds me of a church stained glass window.
I lined the shelf with old music sheets-
Candle wrapped in a sheet music with lace, little rosebuds in crown
These are old Religious cards- I think they were given out as a prize for attendance and learning Bible verses. Does anyone remember these?
Would anyone know what kind of instrument this is- this is another gift from my friend Millicent-
I still need to figure out what to do with the top of the armoire- everything seems dwarfed -what do you think- leave it bear or what should go up there? My books need straighten also- just was in a hurry to get this ready!Well that's all I have for my Met Monday but be sure and look at the real professionals who signed up! I love all the inspiration I receive from you all!!http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
**** I have redone the top of that armoire with some bigger pieces. It does look better but still not quite there. Maybe I will post a picture so you can help me tweek it a little bit more! I still don't know the name of the instrument that I showed- Had 1/2 a dozen people ask about it when they came over to visit during my mishap- would still love to know what it is if any of you might have a clue!
Went to the Dr Friday - He gave me ok to travel to NM to close on our home and to start putting as much weight as I can on my foot!! It was so good to get out after 3 weeks of being indoors! We found a yard sale right by the doctors office and had so much fun finding a few treasures!! I was pooped afterwards but so worth the poopiness to be out for a bit!!
34 comments:
I love your little shelf it reminds me of a church window. The vintage cards are really sweet! I really love vintage art and cards! What a neat little crown too!
Thanks for sharing!
Sherri:)
I know what the instrument is. It's a Sitar. An Indian guitar, very old. I love the gorgeous shelf with all the wonderful cards and the lovely vignette. It is so pretty. Everything is just gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
Your vignette is awesome! I love all the old cards but most of all the scriptures that go with them.. How are you doing after being at the doctors? Continue to take care of yourself and mend...sharon
So, so happy you are feeling better, and what better way to celebrate than going to a yard sale? You find the most amazing things!!! LOVE that shelf and the Bible verse cards.
Great news from the Dr. Glad you are able to be out and about. Did you see the article in this a.m.'s Pueblo Chieftain newspaper about rattlesnake bites? Guess you aren't the only one -- they say bites are up this year. Take care, and don't over do it!!! Sally
Love your little shelf. Love how you decorated it. Glad to hear your doing better. How fun that you found a yard sale so close to your doctor's office.
Hugs :)
Irma
Love the shelf & your little vignette. Thanks for resharing this.
What an amazing instrument.
cheri
www.itssoverycheri.blogspot.com
I love what you did with your small space!!
Hello Dearheart...
So happy to see you join in with Sunday Favorites today...and that you're finally being able to get out and about again!!! Praise the Lord!!!
Well my dear friend...I do remember this post and just love it! I love your little church window shaped shelf and think it's absolutely perfect in that spot!!! Love how you used the pretty vintage cards and you know that I love, love, LOVE that little crown! Hehe! I remember this post so well because I went and made the same kind of candles with the sheet music after seeing how pretty yours turned out! I have one in my frenchy studio!
Girl, I don't remember seeing that gorgeous armoire though! Ohhh myyy...it's a beauty! Wherever did you find it? I'd love to see some photos after you redecorated the top of it! I was thinking that a stack of pretty folded quilts would look nice and might give you some height...just a thought!
Thank you so much for sharing more of your lovely home with us, Mary! It's always such a joy to visit...you have sooooo many pretties! My friend, I'm just so thankful to hear that you are feeling so well and that you are being able to get out now! When are ya'll planning on going to NM? You take care and don't overdo it now!!! Still keeping you in my prayers Sweetie!!!
Love ya,
Chari
PS...just want to thank you for the sweet things that you said at the beginning of your post...you're such a dear friend!!!
That shelf is an excellent yard sale find, but the best thing is how you put the little vignette together!
No more bare wall!
Hi Mary! Oh, your little church window shelf is wonderful and I love how you've dressed it up! Your huge armoire is gorgeous!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I'm so glad you got to get out and about. I bet it felt soooo nice! I loved seeing the interior of your home.
You Austin roses are going to bring you so much joy for years to come.
Smiles,
June
Love your little shelf....it does look like a stain glass window frame. Great find!
I LOVE the cards!
I love the "church window" shelf! It's really pretty and I love what you've done with it. The armoire is gorgeous. Perhaps a really large dough bowl would look nice (laying on its side against the wall) Have no idea what that instrument is, but it looks like some type of dulcimer? Thanks for sharing this. Kathy
Hi Mary! Oh, to answer your question...I do know lots of songs, but if I can't think of one...I cheat and look one up on the puter! :P Shhhh...don't tell anyone!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
it is all so pretty girl...I am so glad you are feeling better and are allowed to travel! Just promise me you will take it easy and not over work your healing little self. I can't wait to see your load of furniture!!! It will be like christmas morning for a decorator!
it is all so pretty girl...I am so glad you are feeling better and are allowed to travel! Just promise me you will take it easy and not over work your healing little self. I can't wait to see your load of furniture!!! It will be like christmas morning for a decorator!
OH my gosh!!! I love that little shelf and how you did it!!! The postcards and the crown, looks so good!!! Thanks for coming by,I knew you would like my table! Glad you got out and about for a bit,come by anytime,0x0x0x0x0x
Mary Ellen, Mr. Linky is up, had to use another type this week. Click on the big Mr. Linky box at the bottom & it will bring up all the posts.
Hi Mary Ellen, thanks for popping in my blog. Garage sale went well, could have been better but I wasn't disappointed and it help me pay some unexpected bills. I was just hot and so tired after . I am recooping though.
Yes, and you are right, after what you went through glad to just be here and so am I. I am just whining a wee bit about turning 50, lol!
I love this vignette you did, so creative and I think I love it because I like all the old paper items and things you used. Creative!
Hugs, Linda
P.S. forgot to say, my BD is Aug. 8th. Your BD on the 7th is same day as my son's , he was my early gift that year. He turns 24 and I turn 50. His grandmother's on his Dad's side was the 9th.
Linda
Oh I just love your "stained glass" arrangement.
I am so glad you are on the mend. You have been in my prayers.
Hello sweet Mary,
I love everything,everything...except how about a large basket overflowing with flowers and vines on top of your armoire.thats the way i did mine and i think it beautiful.feau flowers of course.ha.
I am so sorry.I didn;'t even know you were sick.What was wrong?What happened.God bless you.Already jumping back worrying about others.
I am so sorry i didn;t know .i feel like a big ole heal.now i am down pretty much to bed rest.but soon girl i will be back and running.the operation will be Aug 18th.4-6 wks later i will be "normal",yipeeeeeeeeee.thank you for caring my sweet friend...Ann
I'm so glad to hear that you are so much better. Glad you got to get out and about a little bit.
I love the shelf. You're right, it does look like a church window.
Take care,
Shannon
hi mary,
how pretty that shelf looks with all of your embellishing!
glad to hear that you are out and about. take it slow while meandering!
xo
Mary this is just wonderful my Friend...you did a great job on that wall...and I think thats a sintar...Love to see how you redid the top now..Your home is just beautiful my friend...so glad to hear you are getting around much better now...You had us all so worried my friend..Thanks for coming by and Yes I will have a great time in Texas...just seeing that Baby Kyra is what I want to do...May you have a great week my dear friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
I love those cards. Looking forward to seeing the photo of the top of your armoire rearranged. Beautiful pictures.
girl...it does my heart good to see to see your name in my comments!
there are no garden tours here...and some of those seeds are growing like weeds...others, I admit I forgot to plant. I have them in the fridge for next season...I feel like such a shmuck! forgive me?
I will try to remember to post them
Now...I told you to sit still didn't I???? don't make me come over there and spank you with your dirty crutches!!!
Mary, so glad you were able to get out-even if it was just to go to the Dr., but then you got to go to a yard sale too! I bet you were worn out, but sometimes staying in bed can be tiring too! Your little shelf is so uniqe, and I love all of the vintage cards. I don't remember seeing this post the first time around, so I'm glad you posted it again. That armoire is gorgeous! Glad you are making progress with your medical condition. laurie
Wow Wee Mary Ellen, That shelf is so perfect for that wall. I love it love it love it! Your room looks soo nice. You certainly did a great job in that whole room and what a lovely armoire. Please show us some pictures of the top of when you finish it.
Take Care girl-
Beautiful blog....
I love the *stained glass* iron shelf vignette...I collect those religious cards too...bueaty all around. And your living room corner is just beautiful! do show us the top of the cabinet.
Rene'
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