Shabbyfufu's Generous Giveway

You must check out Janets blog at shabbyfufu.blogspot.com for a chance to win some goodies. One of her ceramic artist, Farnaz Farzad has painted a lovely tea set...Oh  la la. You also may win the new book by Fifi Oneill. AND LAST NOT LEAST, the new issue of Romantic Country magazine featuring Farnaz Farzad....Have you entered yet....the 15th is coming up fast.

Henleys Gallary

 If you are ever driving north on Highway 1 out of San Francisco towards Mendocino, Please stop and say Hi to my Mom. She created and runs this beautiful Gallary. When they finally build a shopping Village in Gualala, CA she was asked to be an anchor store. She sits up high with incredible ocean views.

      The picture came out dark, it does show that Pacific Ocean view.









    Every Christmas there is something special under my tree from Henleys. My Mom has comissioned  artist to do a Sea Ranch Christmas ornament anually for years now. This is how she met many gifted artist. These always sell out, you have to buy early. Sea Ranch is a beautiful Resort,second home comunity on the coast. I spent my last two years of High School working and living in the community. The number of full time residents has been increasing. I will blog next about coming of age at Sea Ranch.

  My Mom represents many local artist and has many mixed media pieces. Funny a lot of the Artist I read about in "Where Women Create" by Jo Packham are artist my Mom has carried for years.

I am so proud of My Mom's second act,I only hope to have a comparable act of my own. Someday when I retire from flying I'm going home to learn the business from my talented Momma!

 Momma never misses the Atlanta Gift Show. What a cute center piece for a Wedding cake! Sorry I didn't take more pictures, I will on the next visit.

Here's Momma w/ Mary Engelbreit in Atlanta, I sure miss her Home Companion Magazine!

 If you stop at Henleys tell Momma I miss here!

Spring Cleaning and Crafting for House Hold Solutions !

I was cleaning the pantry out and I had all those plastic grocery bags stuffed everywhere! Oh I want one of those stupid bag holders you see everywhere.......


I had to just create one I could stand. I used burlap for the base of the bag. It sews up so nicely, I had never tried it on the machine.

I just got a rubber stamp with sheet music images on it, so I stamped some muslin w/some of Tim Holtz's tea dye Distress Ink.

It worked, but was a little plain.

On secound thought  I added some more stamped muslin and a scrape of my favorite yellow material.  A small amount of yellow tulle simply tied around the bag. Oh I am much more satisfied!

Now it is too Pretty to put in the Pantry. I think I will try useing some Vintage Hankies out of my collection next.....some simple blanket stitches.

I will keep playing with them useing more Vintage Elements so I can add them to my Etsy Store!
         Happy Spring Cleaning All,
                                                  Peggy

Treasures found at JJ"s Designs & Boutique

My new favorite shop, JJ just has the best taste and is a gifted designer. I found her shop by acident one day while out junking in Justin, Texas. Yes thats the town where you can get the cowboy boots! JJ designs some great boots too! I  walked in not knowing what to expect....so many pretties, and BLING ! Yes Judy I said Bling!

After I noticed the bling I  noticed she carried clothes! Miss Me jeans and darling tops. You can find Cowgirl theme and Vintage feeling frocks. I had so little time....I had to get something! 

What a comfortable top, I can't stop wearing it. Its amazing the belt was flattering even though I have extra lbs from the holidays.

I went back a few weeks later and found this beautiful little dress. I wear it with leggings and can't wait till Summer when my legs will be shaved and tan.

If you are in the DFW metroplex its worth a trip to Jusin for a visit to JJ's. Theres an Antique trading post around the corner and they have a great spot for lunch in the back!

Stamping for Mother's Day

Last year I tried my hand at stamping. I made all the women in my family a necklace with their First Borns Birth Date , commemorating the day they became Mom's. I added some old lace and vintage pieces to finish it off.

If you have never stamped you can find some instructions on Youtube. My favorites are Roma Buchanans. She sells all the supplies you need in her Etsy shop Romazone.  Rather then cut my own discs I just buy them. These went so quick and were very satisfing!
                                                                                                         Happy Stamping, Peggy

A Note for Kerri

Something special to wear with a plain black dress during a choir performance. I used old Rosary Beads, new crystals and formed the clef note and findings in silver. James Avery makes a beautiful Clef Note pendent and it inspired me to try. I ended up making them for some of my daughters friends.

6th Fix my Ride at Cross Timbers Church in Argyle, Texas

Again over 100 cars were fixed in Jesus name for single parents, and those struggling in these ruff times. Some cars just weren't fixable, and tears flowed as a Mom and her kids drove away in a slightly used but more reliable car. The plate was passed and a better car was bought for her!

Joe fired up the smoker and burgers and dogs were eaten while people waited. One women said "This is the first time this week my kids had a full belly."

Mike chipped in even though it was the first day he could be moving into his home, some one has to sample!

So many gifted Mechanics gave their time, as they always do when called. Everyone who helps in this event is so blessed by the experience! One guy relized he could never work on cars, so he went home and got a power washer and cleaned the cars before the keys were turned over to the grateful owners.

As the cars rolled in my husband would write up their needs and number them. We had part runners. Some voluntered in the kitchen. As the day wore on it got hot and Leah broke out the otter pops for all! I am so proud to call Cross Timbers Church my home, the love to tend to needy is astounding! So many members came to the church as broken people and have healed in Christ's name. I think that is why so many of us shed tears at an event like this were we give back, we once were here in these lines too!
                                                 Thank You Everyone for Your Giving!