Happy Thanksgiving

Today I am thankful for

a loving and beautiful family.

 

Also thanking the Lord for

showing me more about

Him on my journey this year.

 

My hubby who got up first

to start the turkey!

 

My Mother who is with

us today and for God who

helped her overcome

some health issues this year.

 

For customers who

kept me going 

in my Bella Rosa shop.

 

For my home:

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

Getting Ready for Cyber Monday

Thanksgiving week.

Family is arriving soon.

The house needs to be cleaned.

 

But, I also know that Cyber Monday

is just one week away!

 

Here is a sneak peek at what

you'll find!

 

 

Just a sneak peek!

There's lots more to

check out coming up

this Sunday night

into Monday morning....

 

Stay tuned!

Vintage Things Make Great Gifts! Check Out My Just Listed Finds

Some people are harder

to buy for than others.

Sometimes the answer

lies in finding

what makes their

heart go pitter patter.

 

I for one, love vintage postcards.

The kitty cats are purrrrrfect!

No one has ever bought

some for me as a gift.

I wish they had!

 What a neat stocking stuffer!

 A beautiful Paragon teacup

and saucer for the tea

partier! I know of

a couple of them already!

Aurora Borealis

cyrstal drop earrings...

Beautifully "flowing" cobalt trimmed

cup and saucer. Nice early set!

 A collection of Thomas Pacconi glass

Christmas ornaments in the

Nutcracker theme.

 

Have a little ballerina in your life?

This will steal her heart!

 

There are six all together

in this listing.

This set of four

vintage "Violets" themed

postcards are two RAPHAEL

TUCK'S cards. In great condition,

great for the collector!

A beautiful, holiday inspired
brooch made in
Czechoslovakia.
I'm sure it was made
using the lovely
crystals from the
Czech region.
 

There were several more things I listed

but they sold before I could post this.

 

Check them out with the

rest of my listings, here.

 

Enjoy your Friday!

 

Vintage Christmas: When to Start Decorating?

I know.

Not even Thanksgiving yet.

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And I'm thinking about

vntage Christmas stuff.

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Who couldblame me?

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Thanksgiving colors are

brown, orange, and dull!

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While I'm thinking

sugar plums and

eye candy!

 

I usually drag out the

decorations from the attic

a week after Thanksgiving.

 

This year I may have

to break my rule.

Too many ideas

on Pinterest.

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(That's where I found

these great displays!)

 

How about you?

When do you start

decorating?

 

Building Memories

This week I decided to do something

special with my sweet girl.

 

We went to Build A Bear Workshop.

 

What color bear did she pick out?

A PINK one!

First up, putting the squishy

and soft insides in.

Bebe helped by pressing the

foot pedal.

 

Then, a soft satin heart

kissed with lots of love,

to place inside!

Then it was time to give

her new bear a bath.

So cute!

 An outfit was chosen.

Frilly and pink,

what else?

 

What a happy little girl

Bebe was!

So excited to bring her new bear home.

 

She was given a birth certificate

with her new name:

 

"Pretty Pink Bear"

 

My little one is quite literal, I see!

 

Calls things as she sees 'em!

 

A great afternoon

and a new lovable, huggable,

snuggly friend.

 

In PINK.

 

Of course I'm sharing her

with Pink Saturday this week!

A big, huge, Teddy Bear 
hug for Beverly...
Thank you for
featuring my blog today!

 

Enjoy the day...

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!