The Calm After the Storm: Ways to Help with Hurricane Sandy

We made it through the storm!

A little scary at times, but we

came through without much

damage and no power loss.

Thanking God for our

many blessings today!

Which makes me wonder

how I can help out.

Here's a couple of ways

I've found to help those

impacted besides the

American Red Cross:

The Salvation Army

Samaritan's Purse

Thank you for your

kind words and prayers

for our family and friends.

It means more than words

can say!

Battening Down the Hatches

Sandy is here.

I've been cooped up

with a four year old

for a few days.

 

    And the worst is yet to come!

Here are some photos from the

beloved Southern New Jersey Shore:

Photo credits (ABC News website)

This is the water from the storm surge

 inbetween two

casino's in Atlantic City.

And Lady Liberty is probably getting a

pretty good lashing...

Photo by (A.J. Aria shared on Facebook)

Here is a pier in Atlantic City

 

Photo credit: Ocean City Patch

 

And my favorite:

Ocean City New Jersey.

This is along the bay.

 

While we are a few hours away,

I am concerned about

my Mom who lives not

too far from these photos.

 

Keep us in your prayers!

If we lose power and

internet I will try to ship

orders and communicate

as best as I can.

Keeping my cell phone charged.

 

For now, we are going to

stay in, play games,

take naps, and make

yummy treats.

 

Hopefully I 'll be back soon

with an update on the storm.

 

Stay safe, all of my

East Coast pals!

 

 

Anyone Remember This?

Today we're playing

a little remember this game.

 

 

 

 

A vintage, late 1960's Suzy Homemaker Oven.

Found in my favorite thrift shop

by our lake house.

 

Covered in layers of dirt and no longer electrified,

the staff said: "The dirt is free!"

 

Then let me have it for a dollar.

 

I've cleaned it up and my

handy dear hubby has it

in working order now.

 

Since I was born in the late sixties I

DO NOT remember these.

My era is of the "Easy Bake Oven"

which came a little later?

 

I looked some up on eBay and they show

a different model with colored knobs.

So far I haven't seen one with the black,

except for the one I have here.

 

 On the back it reads

that it was made in the USA

(New Jersey) and it is 120 volts!

 

I'd love to hear from anyone

who remembers these

types of toys ...

feel free to drop me a line and say

"I REMEMBER THIS!"

 

Romantic & Country: New Listings Today!

Just now adding a few things

to the shop today.

 

It is shaping up to be a

Romantic Country

Kind of Day!

 

here.

 

Check out the rest, here.

Playing Photographer

With the leaves in their peak this past week

we decided to head to the park and

take some family photos.

 

We did things like throwing leaves at Daddy

 which can be such fun!

But then all the time taking pictures took its toll.

Bebe could NOT wait

to get to the playground

 

All of this picture taking

stuff was boring.

 

And finally, a happy girl!

Mommy was happy too,

with our family photos...

Although we need a bit

of practice using the

camera's timer!

 

We don't mind.

After all, it was free!

 

 

New Listings!

Newly listed to Bella Rosa

last night here: 

 

 

 

Enjoy the day!

Falling for the Lake House

I really am!

 

Each time we visit our little

escape in the mountains

I fall in love a little more.

 

What's not to love about

 a beautiful mountain

view full of color?

 

Bebe had a great time.

Playing in the leaves

looking out over the water,

having new friends from the

lake over to visit.

 

We even brought

 my Mom with us on this trip.

Having Gramma along

made it extra special!

We all went for one last canoe

ride before it was time to take

it in for the winter.

And I'm sure you know I did not

leave without stopping by

my favorite little treasure

shop in the woods!

 

I've already listed my latest finds to Bella Rosa

 

And linking up with Pink Saturday
for the Fall Foliage and Autumn Leaves theme...

ENJOY!

 

Scotty Dog Craz-ee

Fan of Scottie Dogs?

Even if the answer is no,

it is hard to say these

little sweeties aren't cute.

 

Here is one example in

a vintage perpetual

calendar.

 

I also love this style

of calendar.

You never have to throw it away

or take it down!

 

 

 Here is another example of a

collectible Scottie Dog.

 

And is it Scottie or Scotty?

This was one of my favorites...

a former piece from my shop.

It sold right away!

I even found Scottie

PJ's from Kmart for toddler's.

 

Cute.

I like them because they are pink!

 

So, to Scottie or not to Scotty?

That, is the question.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

 Linking to Pink Saturday

The Princess Party

 After years of saying

"I'm not going to do the

princess thing"

I caved.

Bebe had a princess

themed birthday party.

 

I even made this princess hat.

 

 

 And this "pin the hat

on the princess"game.

 

Okay so she's not

professional

looking but it

still worked!

 The girls decorated their own

crowns as their craft first

 

And then had fun

trying to place it

in the right spot.

 

And we played other games

like hot slipper (hot potato)

and "Most Royal Costume"

(Names picked randomly out

of a hat)

I was surprised by how

many gowns/dresses

these little girls have.

 

Things have changed

since I was a kid!

Like this below:

 

Princess Soup!

 

So... to sum it up.

Mommy caved.

Bebe and her friends

 had a royally

good time

 

And Disney

made out like a bandit.

 

Another day in the life over

here in Bella Rosa world!

 

Hope you enjoyed a

peek into our

Princess Party!

 

 



Fall is in the Air!

We have been so busy

 with all kinds of projects!

 

A princess birthday party

Getting a new "big girl bed"

Decorating...

 

This is good and fun!

But when have I had time

 to work on my shop?

 

I promise in the next couple of weeks

will have all of my newest finds

ready to go for you...

 

There are some really

nice pieces

in store.

 

From allrecipes.com I have a

pumpkin pancake

recipe for you:

 

1 1/2 cups milk

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 egg

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

           

1. In a bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar.
2. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine.
3. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

                           

ENJOY!

 

Linking to The Vintage Farmhouse