LiL Bit Old * LiL Bit New

Shabby Cottage Shops are having Christmas in July

2011-07-09T06:55:00.000-07:00

The shops of Shabby Cottage shops are having a whole lot of fun going on thru July. From July 10th until July 25th we are having a Christmas in July shopping experience like no other around. Each day a boutique will be offering a different item for sale and with it comes a free gift and shipping free on the item you bought and the free gift as well. They also will have new items for sale as well.

How can you not sit back and enjoy shopping and browsing the many stores each day to see who is the Secret Store of the day offering that One time item along with a free gift ? This is solid Fun Fun Fun... Each day someone different will be the boutique of that day, so you need to go to the shops on the list below every morning and find out if they are the Secret shop for that day. Don't forget to also look thru their other items on their shop and see all the gorgeous things they have made to sale and share with you during this fun shopping experience.

Make sure you get up early thru this Christmas in July shopping event Because each shop when its their day only have One Special item that day only, that comes with the Free Gift and the Free shipping on all of it. Go to http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/ and get there early each day at the following shops...

1. Lil Bit Old Lil Bit New

2. Celestina Marie Designs

3. Sassy Beach Jewelry Designs

4. Creations with Heart

5. Belle Inspiration

6. Debi Coules

7. Doggie Carriers ann More

8 . Sweethearts Nest

9. Holly and Glitter

10. The Ruffled Rose

11. The Shabby Crafter

12. My Secret Garden

13. 5 Dollar French Marche

14. Vintage Paris Market

15. Little Luxuries of Va

16. Tequila Bay Boutique

2011-05-02T17:37:00.000-07:00

Karen from " A Shabby Moment in Time is having a gorgeous giveaway. Go and see her wonderful blog and follow her path in life.

She is so excited to be part of the wonderful world of blogging...meeting new friends, gaining ideas and inspiration. And now that she has reached 100 followers (well... a little over), She is THRILLED to the moon and back again. She says for reaching many followers and loves meeting new people in the blogging world. So to celebrate. she is hosting a giveaway of the items pictured on her site ~chair not inc. :o) They consist of a sweet print of the Eiffel Tower, a darling memories pillow, and a roses ruffled muslin drawstring bag straight from Katie's Rose Cottage Designs. She says she will also be tucking in one or two "little surprises" to the winner.
Again, as I mentioned go to her site, I have her ad banner on the right hand side of the page on top and become one of her newest followers.

Giveaway at Shabby fuf fu

2011-04-14T15:03:00.000-07:00

What an awesome gorgeous giveaway she is having. I have seen it all , and this tops the cake. I have always been inspired when looking through her site to shop and just had to give her a shout out for such a wonderful giveaway. Make sure you check out her store for some lovely gifts. I hope you get inspired as well. Her friend Farnaz painted a special porcelain tea set with her trademark Pink Roses just for this giveaway, and it's not even one that is available on her website yet. This is a very talented lady that works with porcelain of all kinds. She paints beautifully on each one herself. Give them both a shout out and click to follow their dreams.

Proud Petite Giveaway

2011-03-21T11:34:00.000-07:00

This is an AWESOME giveaway she is having and this is what she has to say about it... Go check her out. It's a really cool blog to get lost on for awhile and have some fun.

Giveaway!I like Spring. I like J.Crew. I like Coach. I like you. (Honestly didn't try to rhyme there... lol I know you don't believe me.) So why not a giveaway involving all four? I'd just like to say that I'm really so happy to have found the petite blogging community and I truly adore everyone I've "met". I know people say this a lot but you really are a kind and supportive bunch of women. Thank you for all your feedback, advice, wit, humour and generosity. I genuinely look forward to blogging the spring away with you all. :)Good luck! And don't fret, if you don't win this time I have another one of these babies to gift in a future giveaway. =) More photos, and a back story, to come! Thank you for reading and supporting my blog!
Prizes
1st Place Winner$100 J.Crew Gift Card
Coach 14887 Laora Ivory/Navy Leather Tote Bag (valued at $387)

2nd Place Winner
$50 J.Crew Gift Card
J.Crew Leather Studded Bracelet (valued at $22.50)

Go there by clicking on her ad banner on my side bar and get it on the fun..

Gotta get the house clean. Company's coming !!!

2011-03-18T12:27:00.000-07:00

1. Have you ever testified in court? For what?

No I almost had to do it but I had to work so I couldn't. I do watch all the court cases on T.V. though and always giving my opinion while watching them. Love the Case File shows too.

2. Do you still have your wedding dress?

Yes I do. Have had it for years and don't know why because no one is going to ever wear it. Have tried thinking of something I can make out of it but haven't had the heart to cut it up. Or thought I would give it away to someone who can't afford one. I only paid 100 dollars for it so thought maybe I could make some pillows for my bed out of it.

3. Is there a special place you like to go when you're happy, sad, stressed, etc.?

Yes to all three... I love to go stroll thru antique stores when all of those emotions are going on. I love to window shop when I am sad or stressed. It brings my blood pressure way down when I am just taking my time and browsing. Then when I am HAPPY I love to go and browse so I can actually buy something.

4. If you have kids, do they sleep with you? If you don't have kids...will you let your kids sleep with you when/if you have them?

I let my 8 yr. old Granddaughter sleep with me when ever she wants to. I know it isn't going to always be that way so I go for it. lol

5. Do you watch late night TV?

I record it and then watch it when I have time with skipping all the commercials.

Thank God it's FRIDAY

2011-03-11T10:28:00.000-08:00

1. Do you know what your REAL hair color is?
Yeppers, that would be black and I take pride in keeping it that way. LOL
Washing the grey out when I find the time.

2. Do you plan ahead for summer, or fly by the seat of your pants?
Plan some and then go with the flow. My BFF and I go to Leavenworth a little town in the mountains for the weekend every year in our own same ol' room we love. My sister is moving back home after many many many years living far away from all of us and I am so excited because we have so much catching up to do and many things planned. Like getting our scrapbooks started finally and making craft things together.

3. What is your favorite meal to cook?
Breaded pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy and peas.

4. Do you get offended by not receiving thank yous?
Not really. I think so many people appreciate what you've done or bought them but don't always make the time to say Thank you and then when they have the time it probably seems to late to give one so they don't. I guess I realize how time flies and that people get busy in their lives. So My answers no I don't.

5. How did you meet your best friend?
I met her at a back care program that we both had to go to after our surgeries. We had to do classes on how to walk and bend and exercise together everyday. Some times we would get to go swimming down the road. It was the most painful thing each one of us has ever went through but we say to this day we would of never met if we never got sent there. So that makes us HAPPPYYYY...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME ME ME ME ME

2011-02-17T18:31:00.000-08:00

First things First

It is my Birthday today and I am going to the movies with My Mom, 2 of my sisters, My Granddaughter, and my 9 year old niece. We are going to go see
" Big Mama Like Father Like Son ". We should have lots of laughs with that many of us altogether. Even if a movie isn't that funny it seems to be funnier when there is lots of people laughing at the same time. Then Saturday I am going to a fair grounds that has an antique mall going on with my BFF and spend the night at her house and stay up late and laugh and watch movies. Ok now to the questions for Friday. Have a good weekend to all my friends.

1. Have you worn the same outfit more than one day in a row?

Yep I am guilty of that one. I hate to say it but when I get a new top I sometimes do it. My 8 yr. old Granddaughter Hanna says she guilty of it too.

2. If you had to choose any LARGE city to live in, which would it be?
A city somewhere by New York. I have always wanted to go there. I haven't really been very many places to know where it would be I guess. I know I live in the Northwest and I love that we are close to the mountains, oceans, there are lots of green trees and lots of beauty all around me right now. It could rain a little less and that's about it. Hanna says Paris.. I had to laugh.. lol

3. Fly or drive with the kids on vacation?
Well I am scared of driving and more scared of flying but to get to Disneyland next year I will be flying there. It will take me 3 hours verses 3 days in the car.

4. What is your idea of "spring cleaning"?
I am saying I am spring cleaning all of the time. When I say it I am not just picking up. I am wiping down the cupboards, walls. Not just dusting but really polishing things. I wash curtains, rugs and the whole bit..

5. What is the best book you have ever read?

1. Tuesday's with Morrie and
2. The five people you will meet in Heaven, both written by Mitch Alborn

Happy Valentines Day Everyone...

2011-02-11T19:11:00.000-08:00

1. Would you rather be on ABC's Extreme Home Make Over or TLC's What not to Wear?
This is so hard, but I would love to be on Extreme makeover show. I live in such a small house and need another bedroom and another bathroom bad. I wouldn't even care if it was as big as they make the houses. Just to have everything clean and organized to start over would be wonderful.

2. Do you have any tattoos? No but my 80 year old Mom wants to get a small one before she leaves this earth. LOL

3. Do you tell your kids about things you did growing up? Yes they pretty much know all of what I did. I don't think people should say certain things until they are grown and out of the house though. LOL

4. If the traffic signal turns yellow, do you stop or speed up? I don't drive but my Mom always stops. She to scared of getting a ticket.

5. What's your preference: chocolate or chips? That depends on my mood of course, but if I had to choose right now I would say chocolate.. YUMMO

Kath's Friday Question Fun

2011-01-27T18:24:00.000-08:00

1. If you had $1,000 to donate to a charity, which would you choose?

I have two sites I have been watching on T.V. that I always tell myself that If I had money I would give to and its St. Jude's Children's research Hospital and the other one is the one on T.V. that they have children with their lips messed up and they operate and fix them like new. I think it's called Project Smile. It pulls at my heart every time I see it on T.V.

2. Snow days: Do you welcome them happily or are they a pain in your butt?

If I have lots to do in the house, I think they are a pain. If I have things caught up then it can be fun. LOL

3. What talent did you wish you had and why?

I always wanted to be able to sing well. I have always envied the people in church standing on stage singing so beautifully and I would love to do that. But, when I was a teenager I wanted to play the drums. I wanted to be a girl drummer. I never ever got them for Christmas when I asked and the faze went away in 3 years.

4. Are you a news, politics or celebrity gossip junkie?

Celebrity junkie. But, not the enquirer paper type junky. I do like the news as well.

5. What is your favorite "cocktail"? (Are you a beer person, a kiddie cocktail junkie, or perhaps your more the "Cosmo" kind?! Anything flies...doesn't hafta be alcoholic!)

I rarely drink at all but, when I do its always the same White Russian which is vodka and Kahlua with half and half and lots of ice. I used to love Pina Colada's when I was younger. When I am stressed out I do always say the remark " I need a drink ? even though I don't act on it. I like the meaning behind it. LOL

FRIDAY'S QUESTIONS

2011-01-21T08:57:00.000-08:00

1. Where did you meet your spouse and did you instantly know it was love?

We met in Portland Oregon. We knew we had lots of the same values on life and that's what attracted us to each other I think. We were friends for awhile before getting together . We have been together for 17 years this year. Whoo Hoo
2. What is your favorite room in your house?

Oh that's a hard one. I love my bedroom and my Granddaughters bedroom. I have made my Granddaughter room Shabby and Chic looking, with a whole lotta vintage things in it. So I love coming in here and this is where my computer is so I am in here a lot. But, I am working on my room now and think I am going to love looking at the things in there as well. lol
3. Can you wiggle your ears?
No I can not wiggle my ears or my nose, or lift my eyebrows. Those are 3 things I have always wanted to do when I see someone do them. It's Amazing I think that they can do it..
4. What is your evening ritual?

After dinner and picking up the kitchen, I help my Granddaughter with her reading , spelling words, and math. Then we usually look for something on T.V. that's funny or fun to watch and we laugh a lot. I then figure out what she is wearing the next day to school and then go hunting the house for her shoes so they are ready with her outfit so we aren't looking the next day. Our dog Scooter takes off with them every evening and hides them so its a nightly ritual to find them.
5. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?

The older I get the less hours I need and for the last few years I sleep around 4 hours a night. But, for me to really function well and feel rested I like to have 5 hours. That's my favorite amount of time and I do get it once in awhile.

5 Question Friday... Don't forget to come back Monday for Blog Contest

2010-11-05T05:27:00.001-07:00

1. If you could have any talent and turn it into an occupation, what would it be?
I think a cook would be the funnest thing for me. I love watching the cooking shows, that or a designer of homes.
2. Would you rather have a house at the beach or a cabin in the woods?
Oh for sure the BEACH the more I think about it. I would sit on a chair everynight and morning and watch the waves. It would be really relaxing.
3. Is there any meaning or reasoning for the names you chose for your child/children?
My daughters name is Ronda because her dads name is Ron, our son was named by my ex and he named him Jesse James. I agreed as long as I could call him J.J. and it never stuck with anyone in the family. LOL
4. What is your guilty pleasure? (I know we've done this one before, but I'm guessing people's "guilty pleasures" change frequently. At least, mine do!)
Shopping through antique stores.
5. Do you live in a house that is deep cleaned or straightened?
Straightened.. Well right now its a mess with family staying here in our 2 bedroom home. I am taking pictures of baskets full of coffee and stuff to put on my store and they are everywhere. Good thing my husband is working a lot this week or he'd be going crazy with the mess.

WINNER of My Contest

2010-10-28T15:54:00.000-07:00

Sheri from the Mess thats in my mind is the winner of Oct's. Contest.

Thanks everyone who entered and New contest will Start Nov. 1st. I have lots more fun things to win and some fun to have. See you all on Friday for 5 question Friday. Kath'

5 Question Friday... Don't forget to leave comment for Octobers Blog contest..

2010-10-21T18:51:00.000-07:00

1. Who is the better cook, you or your spouse?
Although my husband is a good cook, I think I am and he thinks he is. LOL
2. How often do you talk to your mom?
Oh my I talk to her a few times a day and spend 2 or 3 days a week doing something with her.
3. Are you adventurous in the kitchen or stick to the recipe?.
That depends on what I am making. If it's something new or fancy I want to make for dinner I get adventurous..
4. Is your second toe longer than your big toe?
I have always asked people this question so I can't wait to see how many have the second toe longer like me.. My second toe is longer than my big toe, and I have always been told that it means you are sexy and a good lover.. LOL
5. Do you dress up for Halloween? (Bonus question: What will you be this year?)
This year I don't plan on it. We only get 3 trick or treaters here at this house. I did dress up when I was in my 20's and 30's though.

5 Question Friday... Don't forget to leave comment for Octobers Blog contest..

2010-10-15T06:56:00.000-07:00

1. What is your favorite Halloween candy?

I love smarties, malt balls, the gooey peanut butter kisses. I love all candy so there is no way I can just say one. Hello....

2. Do you fold your socks?

Yes, I turn them into each other.

3. What is something that you wish you had been warned about?

That its really hard to loose weight after age 30, so keep myself in shape more. It creeps on so slowly and takes forever to get it off.

4. What is the most significant difference between you and your significant other?

I love going where there are crowds of people having fun, and he hates crowds of any kind. I love to window shop, and he hates shopping unless its for something that has to do with fishing or hunting.

5. What are three words you would use to describe yourself? (And, just for fun...if your significant other is around, ask him/her what 3 words they would use to describe you!!)

He already left to work but I would have to say
1. caring, creative, compassionate....

Five Question Friday

2010-10-07T17:41:00.000-07:00

First off I want to invite everyone to read my last 2 posts and enter the big giveaway, with a new prize being added each week. It's going on right now. More prizes to come before this contest is over. Have fun and Good Luck...
Really simple and fun contest.. 2 great prizes and more being added.. Whoo hoo

1. What do you listen to while driving?

I don't drive because it scares me to drive. I quit driving about 17 years ago because my car wasn't running right. Then it just became something I didn't do anymore as I was always with my Mom, Sister or friend. Now I panic to even think about it. I wish I never stopped doing it. One of my biggest regrets in live. When I am with my mom we listen to Joyce Meyers. Gotta love her, she is so positive.

2. What is your least favorite thing about Fall?

The Rain and cold. It always seems to rain on Halloween and my granddaughter doesn't want to stay out very long.

3. What does your dream house look like, inside and out?

It would be all one level as I don't like going up and down the stairs at all. It would have 4 bedrooms , mine being the largest with a fireplace, one of them for guest, also 3 bathrooms, again mine being the largest. It would have a swimming pool with hot tub out back and a nice big landscaped back yard. So we could have lots of people over for BBQ's and enough room to play volley ball and other games. Lots of pretty flowers that stayed nice without me having to do any work to them. A motor home and a golf cart parked in the garage with the whole above the garage area being a Mother in law home for my Mom to come stay when ever she wanted.

4. Would you ever own a minivan?

We own a van now and my husband drives it to work more than his truck. I love it. It's an older one but gets us to where we want to go.

5. Do you wash new clothes before wearing them?

No, I love wearing them off the rack for the first time. But I did see a show maybe on Oprah and they said that you should wash them. I love putting them on without having to iron them right off the bat.

New Prize added to the contest/ Pillow below is with this contest as well.

2010-10-06T19:04:00.000-07:00

This is still the October contest. Here is what to do..

1. Leave a comment about why you enjoy blogging and something fun you have learnt along the way. Have you found an awesome recipe on a blog, you can send us to ? Is there a fun swap going on now ? Is there something that you want us to check out on your blog, or a friends blog ? Do you have a contest you want to mention ? What are you doing for Halloween ? Going to a Party or staying home watching how cute all the kids look that come to the door ?
I am having fun meeting new friends and learning where they are from, so for a second chance to win, Copy and Paste my " Grab my button" and put it on your blog and let your friends know to come join the fun, so I can put your name in the hat for a 2nd time.
I will be adding a prize each week to this contest so keep checking back and see what goodies have been added for the week. This is prize 2 and the pillow below is prize 1.

Here is a lovely Satin box of cards with embroidered flowers on the front, for you to keep handy or give as a gift to someone Special. I always love having cards handy for the times when an occasion comes up and you had forgotten or don't have the time to go to the store and pick up one in time.
This box is full of 30 Deluxe cards for all occasions with a Limited Edition Keepsake Box. You will receive ten different styles and there is 3 of each one of them. There is Birthday, Congratulations, Wedding, Get Well, Thank you , Sympathy, Thinking of You, and Blank ones as well.
They are all different flowers so there are lots to choose from. I hope you enjoy the added prize for this contest.

BLOG PARTY IS BACK.. WHOO HOOO

2010-09-28T15:08:00.000-07:00

The sun has popped his head out once again in our neck of the woods and it has made me in the mood for a blog giveaway. This will be for October and there will be a new one in November and December as well.
I am getting excited that school has started which means the Holidays are around the bend. Yes, I said it Holidays. Can you believe it ? This is the first contest of the season. Have fun, tell all your friends to come join us for the chance to win some neat things.
Get your name in by doing the following ...............

1. Leave a comment about why you enjoy blogging and something fun you have learnt along the way. Have you found an awesome recipe on a blog, you can send us to ? Is there a fun swap going on now ? Is there something that you want us to check out on your blog, or a friends blog ? Do you have a contest you want to mention ? What are you doing for Halloween ? Going to a Party or staying home watching how cute all the kids look that come to the door ?

I am having fun meeting new friends and learning where they are from, so for a second chance to win, Copy and Paste my " Grab my button" and put it on your blog and let your friends know to come join the fun, so I can put your name in the hat for a 2nd time.

I will be adding a prize each week to this contest so keep checking back and see what goodies have been added for the week. I am starting this off with the first prize being a very beautiful pillow a friend of mine made. She does gorgeous work and it will look lovely on a chair or bed. It measures 18 in. by 12 in. with the ruffle. Do you have a friend that would love this or is it going to be for you ? You get to decide.
Have fun... Kath'

Long but OH so Funny !!!!!

2010-09-26T14:38:00.000-07:00

A group of 15 year old girlfriends discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally, it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Dairy Queen next to the Ocean View restaurant because they only had $6.00 between them and Jimmy Johnson, that cute boy in Social Studies, lives on that street and they might see him and they can ride their bikes there.

10 years later, the group of 25 year old girlfriends discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally, it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the beer was cheap, they had free snacks, the band was good, there was no cover and there were lots of cute guys.

10 years later, at 35 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally, it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the cosmos were good, it was right near the gym and if they go late enough, there wouldn't be too many whiny little kids.

10 years later, at 45 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally, it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the martinis were big, and the waiters there had tight pants and nice buns.

10 years later, at 55 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the food there was reasonable, the wine list was good, they had windows that open in case of a hot flash, and fish is good for your cholesterol.

10 years later, at 65 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because lighting was good and they have an early bird special.

10 years later, at 75 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because food was not too spicy, the restaurant was handicapped accessible and they even had an elevator!

10 years later, at 85 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they had never been there before.

Heres a little trivia , How many did you know ?

2010-09-25T17:38:00.000-07:00

These are things that I didn't know. And not many people know this...

1. Q: Why are many coin banks shaped like pigs?

A: Long ago, dishes and cookware in Europe were made of a dense orange clay called 'pygg'. When people saved coins in jars made of this clay, the jars became known as 'pygg banks.' When an English potter misunderstood the word, he made a bank that resembled a pig. And it caught on.

2. Q: Did you ever wonder why dimes, quarters and half dollars have notches, while pennies and nickels do not?

A: The US Mint began putting notches on the edges of coins containing gold and silver to discourage holders from shaving off small quantities of the precious metals. Dimes, quarters and half dollars are notched because they used to contain silver. Pennies and nickels aren't notched because the metals they contain are not valuable enough to shave.

3. Q: Why do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's clothes have buttons on the left?

A: When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich. Because wealthy women were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid's right! Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right through holes on the left. And that's where women's buttons have remained since.

4. Q. Why do X's at the end of a letter signify kisses?

A: In the Middle Ages, when many people were unable to read or write, documents were often signed using an X. Kissing the X represented an oath to fulfill obligations specified in the document. The X and the kiss eventually became synonymous.

2010-09-13T13:25:00.000-07:00

Hi girlfriends,
I have been so busy with getting my house caught up the last few days. I had spent all of the last 2 weeks helping my daughter move her things into a storage so she and my Granddaughter could come and stay here until she gets herself caught up on things and save first, last and deposit for a new smaller rental.
Now that we have her things boxed up and the windows washed and rugs shampooed its getting down to business here. Sorry that I have been missing in action.
I also need prayer this week for my niece and kids as we just found out yesterday that my niece's boyfriend was shot and killed in Mexico. They say it was just a drive by shooting when he was walking home from the bakery. They had broke up 6 months ago and he went to go see relatives back home in Mexico where he was born and had a few family members living there. She has a 3 yr. old boy by him, and her daughter was raised by him for 7 years, he was her step daddy.
We need lots of prayers as we plan a memorial for him this weekend. They are burying him in Mexico tomorrow so we won't have the body, but she still wants everything to be the same at the memorial. She and her daughter both need prayer for peace and comfort. We also want the person who did this to be found. They are taking this hard as expected. Hearing something like this out of the blue. If I can count on my friends to pray for their guidance , I would appreciate it. They need prayer for comfort and peace as well.
I was going to have a contest this week as I have many new things to show you. I will be having that next week so come back and sign up for some prizes. Bless you all and Thanks for the prayers. Kath'

All about my friend Claudia

2010-08-29T14:25:00.000-07:00

I have wanted to introduce my women friends and their lives and passions for a while now. I am finally getting the ball rolling and I would like to introduce to you the owner of Antica Treasures & Shabby Shops in a box. This is her story and I would love for you to go check out her products and follow her in her journey of life on her blog as well. http://www.anticatreasures.com/ .

Claudia Twardus
Antica Treasures Creator & Owner

Antica Treasures was born in 2008 when I discovered my love for jewelry designing. I acquired a vast quantity of supplies at a very fast pace, more than I could use in a lifetime. It was at this point when I felt the need to share my creative journey with others and decided to open an online shop as well as offering classes in town.

I come from a long line of self-entrepreneurs; thus, it was only natural for me to transform my passion into a business. At a professional level, I have a bachelor degree in Psychology and speak three languages (English, Spanish, and French). Some of my interests include Art Therapy, antiquing, reading, and traveling.

Antica Treasures product line is focused into vintage inspired jewelry and jewelry making supplies; however, you may often find paperie & other handmade goods. Jewelry making workshops are available in town and Antica Treasures sells their products in many local shops and participates in multiple local fairs and events.

I live a "Vintage Inspired Life" in Delaware with my husband, daughter and two pets. I create the goods of Antica Treasures in my beautiful home studio built by my awesome husband.

Our shelves carry whimsical & romantic handmade jewelry, exclusive crafting notions, paperie and other necessities for your Vintage Inspired Life! We create our special treasures in our home studio in Delaware, USA.

Every one of our customer's is very special to us and great service and quality are our priorities. Your order will be lovingly packaged and you'll receive a free gift with every order regardless of how much you spend.

Her newest passion in life is to help others promote their business. Visit her sister site http://www.shabbyshopsinabox.com/ ! Join her and others as they promote their business's and/ or you can buy a box for yourself to see what the buzz is all about.

2010-08-19T19:26:00.000-07:00

1. Do you have any nicknames and if so how did it come about?
My granddaughter calls me Nanny McPhee, from the movie of course. In high school they called me Boogie Bennett. Bennett is my maiden last name, and I loved to Boogie.. lol

2. What is your birth order amongst your siblings?
I am the third child out of 4 girls.

3. In a movie of your life, who would play your significant other?

I would love for Mark Walburg to be my husband in the movie.

4. What is currently your favorite song?
One Day , song is by Matisyahu. Its the first song on this blog. But my dream man is Chris Isaak. I love almost every song on his Best of CD and my BFF and I swoon in the car when we listen to him.. Whoooo ya... Now thats what I'm talking about..

5. Are you saving your money for anything right now? Big or small purchase?

Just started saving for a trip to Disneyland for my Granddaughter and I for sometime next year.

Stitch n Studio

2010-08-19T07:24:00.001-07:00

http://www.stitchnstudio.blogspot.com/ is having the funnest blog contest going on right now. She make the prettiest purses. You have to take the time and go check out what she is creating at the moment. Have fun and I hope you win,
Whoo Hoooo

My Moms Roosters/ Fridays questions are below this post..

2010-08-06T06:17:00.000-07:00

hERE aRE ALL mY mOMS rOOSTErS aND ChiCKS / Fridays Questions is below this post..

My Mom is so proud of her Chicks and Roosters. So when I said I needed to come over and take pictures of them for my blog, she got really excited. I hope you enjoy yourself strolling through her kitchen. These pictures don't do them justice. Have a wonderful weekend. Kath'

Five Question Friday

2010-08-06T05:46:00.000-07:00

1. Are you a neat sleeper or a messy sleeper?

Oh This one is easy. I am a light sleeper that tosses and turns all night. I get up many times to finally stay up after 4 or 5 hours of sleep. The older I get the less sleep I get. All the girls in my family are this way and we laugh that when we are 90 yrs. old do we only get to plan on one hour of sleep ? I have been known to get up and find chocolate in the middle of the night. This I know is true because it will be melted all over me, the bed, the pillow case etc. I do have a neat bed when I get up in the morning though. It doesn't take me long to make when my husbands out of town. Just pull the blankets down and wala...

2. Fill in the blank. I wish I was more __pain free______________.

3. What is something that you wish you had been warned about?

That after you hit 30 that it is harder to loose the weight you pack on in your 20's. It so easy to put on and ten times harder to get it off.

4. What was the best thing you ever found at a garage sale/flea market?

Oh this one is hard because I am the flea marketholic. I got a rose night light for a dollar, and a really neat set of 3 pictures that were someones grandma's. I will take pictures of these later and get them on here for you to see. Every ones still sleeping. lol

5. If you could have any meal brought to you right now, what would it be?

Oh Boy, it's 5 a.m. so I would have to say that an order of homemade biscuit and gravy. It has to be homemade though. Its so hard to find a restaurant that truly makes it themselves, anymore. It's frustrating !!! I would want a nice hot cup of Tentley orange/ peach tea as well.

2010-08-05T09:08:00.000-07:00

Lynn is having another Awesome giveaway over on her blog http://lynn-teacupstitches.blogspot.com/. Can you believe it ?? It is for a sweet bottle handmade by her and its one you would want to treasure forever !!!

Isn't she cute with her wavy hair bow tied in a topknot and her lacy dress with flouncy ribbon shoulder bows. And she wears her best pearl necklace with sparkling jewel at the neckline.

Embellished with pretty millinery roses and blossoms, silver tone heart charm, pink ribbon bow, faux pearls and lots of rhinestone crystals. She measures 6-1/4" including the Lucite and cork stopper.So sweet to display with a collection of perfume bottles on your dresser, vanity table, bath shelf, etc . . . or mix in with your shabby chic collectibles on a shelf or in a cabinet.

Don't miss out on this lovely giveaway. You can go there in this blog or she is also on my sidebar off to the right under giveaways.

Enjoy her blog while you are over there as well. Her store is gorgeous.. Good Luck girls.........

Joined some Friday Fun

2010-07-29T20:58:00.001-07:00

1. Did you have a favorite blanket or toy as a kid? If so, do you still have it?

I did have a blanket that I had to carry with me where ever I went. I sat and played with the silk part at the end of the blanket all the time and still do to this day to fall asleep. Yes you heard me right. I still do it to this day. When the blanket gets old it is getting harder and harder to find blankets that have the silk on the end of the blanket.

2. Do you dream in color?
Yes I have had colorful dreams. Especially around Christmas time.

3. How tall are you? Do you wish you were shorter or taller?

I am 5 feet 3 in. I like the height I am. I just wish I was thinner.. LOL

4. If you could have any one's (celeb or other) voice as the guide on your GPS, who would it be?

Andy Garcia

5. Do you return your shopping cart to the corral or leave it wherever in the parking lot?

I always take my cart back to the corral. It is a petpev of my Mom and mine. I know someone who doesn't and my Mom and I do it for her. She is getting better at leaving it anywhere.

jEANS, JeaNS, JeAns

2010-07-29T11:59:00.000-07:00

No matter which way we spell it we all Love them. Love to wear them , Love the feel of them and Love them on us....

You love 'em and need 'em, but do you look fabulous in 'em? The perfect-looking pair of jeans is a benchmark of your personal style ‑- so how do you find just the right fit and wash for a price you can live with?
When shopping for jeans, begin with comfort and try on lots of different styles, says Scott Formby, a creative director at Lucky Jeans. First and foremost, he advises, whether you're skinny, shapely or somewhere in between, jeans should be so comfortable you hardly know you're wearing them. Secondly, find jeans that look and feel right for you. "Jeans are not like a basic V-neck sweater or a simple blouse," he says. "They're a personal thing and become a part of you, and that's the beauty."

More tips from Formby:
Love how they feel. When you're sitting, jeans can look and feel completely different than when you're standing. If the waistband of your jeans sticks out at the tailbone or feels tight when you sit, try another size.
"Jeans are as varied as the women who buy them," Formby says. "We have some customers who want to show their bellies and some who don't." Jeans fit everyone differently. A pair that bunches in the crotch-to-waist area on one type of body might look fine on another body type. (If you find styles that bunch, try a lower-rise jean, Formby suggests.)
Know your fabrics. Higher-priced jeans are often more expensive because the denim comes from outside the U.S. All Mankind jeans, for example, use fabric from Japan and Italy. Jean fashionistas claim the weave of higher-priced denim is finer and more delicate looking yet still sturdy enough to hold a flare. In addition, the fade, or "wash," of the jeans affects the look and price of the garment. Pricier jeans are often hand processed, literally stone washed, one garment at a time. Washes are great, says Formby, because once you find a style you love, you can simply duplicate it in different washes, giving variety to your wardrobe: "You can have the same jean that fits great in five different washes ‑- everything from a cleaned, starched jean to a worn, faded look."
Choose the right silhouette for your shape. When it comes to the way your jeans look on you, it's the cut that matters.

Rules of thumb:
Baggy jeans can make you look larger than you really are.
Tapered jeans magnify the difference between the upper and lower leg, making thighs seem bigger.

High-waisted jeans highlight the space between the waist and hips, making both seem wider
Long jeans, with cuffs over your shoe, make your legs appear longer
If you want to accentuate a rounded behind, stretch jeans will cover your curves nicely; if your backside is flat, however, stretch jeans make it flatter, so stick with regular denim (or buy stretch jeans in a larger size)

Sometimes it pays to pay. Usually when you're buying jeans, the higher the price, the better the quality. The fabric may be a tighter weave, which makes it softer, and the more stitches on the seams, the higher the price. Rivets, wrinkles and hand-washing also up the price. Even so, is it ever justifiable to spend more than $100 on a pair of jeans? Yes, says Formby, because they will never go out of style. In addition, he says, "Good jeans age well, while the color and fit of a cheaper pair of jeans might not make it through the long haul." On the other hand, trendy jeans with features like embroidered patches or built-in belts might become unfashionable well before they wear out.

The most flattering style, ever. A slightly flared leg or a boot cut, combined with a low-rise waist, is the most flattering and lengthening jean for most bodies. This look is fitted around the derriere; it enhances the length of the legs, and the flare balances the width of the thigh. Shop for jeans with a short center seam to give your body definition and separation. Even if you wear jeans on the loose or slightly baggy side, wear them fitted around your backside. And, if you find a jean you love that isn't perfect in one area, consider taking it to a good tailor.

Pay attention to pockets. High little pockets in the back make a behind look bigger, so choose centered, larger pockets. In general, back pockets look better, but if you buy a pair with no pockets, choose a style with a yoke on the back, which will bring the eyes to the center. Front pockets should be on the shallow side, because extra fabric adds bulk. And then there are pockets cut and built to actually lift the butt. James Jeans calls its back pockets the "Wonderbra of the derriere."

New contest will be up later...

2010-07-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

My new blog contest will be up later today so Please come back and sign up. My husband has been home for days with his knee out and swollen up so I haven't got to get it up yet.
Hes laying down now so I am going to work on my items for my store for Mondays Specials and get my new blog contest up for everyone to play,
See you later today.

New blog coning soon

2010-07-05T12:04:00.000-07:00

I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July with your family and friends. We had 50 people come over and had a HUGH BBQ. There was so much to eat. We had crab cocktails , hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, sweet cornbread with honey butter, that I was shown how to make when I went to Florida one year, mac. salad, potato salad, strawberry shortcake and I could go on..lol

I hope you all can be patient with me the next few weeks. I am having a new blog made and I am also getting a new web page. This has been in the making for awhile and am finally going to have a new look. I love my web page that I have now and my blog but I get really bored staring at the same thing day in and day out. Am I the only one that feels this way? I use to sale on EBAY and you can buy templates to change the look for each item you sold. I had many of them. There are so many cute ones out there not to own a bunch of them.

I wanted to announce the winner of the summer fun dishes and towel set. The winner that Hanna drew out of the hat is................. Cortney Lyon send me your address and I will get these send out to you, with an added surprise.

If you love Coffee, gardening, and jewelry then you need to watch for the upcoming blog contest. Make sure you check back and shop here and at http://www.makeminepink.com/ for the Fun Shop Hop coming soon to a computer near you.. lol

Blog Sisters Sorority Fun !!!!!!

2010-06-25T05:52:00.000-07:00

Make sure you girls all enter my contest below. Fun summer stuff and a surprise will be added in the box.

I waited way to long to start my project for this fun party. I had all these ideas in my head on what I was going to do on top of one of my pretty boxes , that I store my project things in.
When it came down to the dead line for this project to get done I wasn't able to find my beautiful white ruffled ribbon and my rhinestone's that I bought to put around the picture.
This is what I was able to get done. Its nice , but nothing like I had visioned this box it be.

I wanted to get this on here today to meet the deadline. I will get more added to this on the weekend to give it that WOW affect I wanted.
I did find a Plush Large Velvet Rose to put on the box, and also put the corners down with the black corner pieces to give it the frame look. I also found the prettiest long cross necklace with lots of colored stones. The colors are so pretty. I am not sure that its showing you how bright the colors are and how gorgeous this cross necklace is. I couldn't get a picture of me holding it , so I did put a picture of me in this post so you all could see what I look like.
Thanks for coming by my blog. I will visit all blogs to see what you all made. I will be ready and look forward to the next fun project with my Sisters.

Time for a summer giveaway !!!!

2010-06-20T12:59:00.000-07:00

I am so amped for summer to be here and the energy that the sun gives me. Why does summer things excite me so ? I get so much more accomplished when the sun is shining.

I thought it was time for a giveaway once again. I have a few bright summer fun things to give away. These will surely brighten up your table to start your summer fun off on a good note.

1. two bowls to put your dips or olives etc. in
2. one flower plate to have your cheese slices on
3. a three slotted divided dish for your crackers
4. two tea towels for your kitchen
5. and some extra surprises will be in the box as well

If your not a follower yet click on the side bar and join in on all the fun that will be going on here this summer. Just leave a comment on here and let me know what is one or more things you are excited to do now that summers here. Or tell me what your favorite thing you love to do when the suns out.

Have a fun week.

This weekends shopping spree

2010-06-14T19:33:00.000-07:00

Elissa and I went looking through the antique stores in downtown Snohomish this last Saturday. We never make it through all of them but always have fun looking through them at things we wish we had, or things we would never own if our life's depended on it.

I think my biggest find that day was actually at the garage sale on the way there. We drove by this garage sale and I thought I saw a Victorian lady or something. I wasn't sure but in my mind it was big and old. So we turned around and this is what was there. A lovely picture of a girl and her cat. She says it was her moms or grandma's she doesn't remember . But , I bought it up and am going to take it in the antique store I have my things in and resale it. It's quite big and I haven't any room for it , but thought if I took it there at least I could see it on the wall until or if it sales.

The two brides I found in a antique shop. Elissa loves the small one, and I do too. But, I had to get the other one because she was so irresistible. I couldn't decided which one I loved the most. The little one is a bell .. Which one of the 2 brides is your favorite ??

3 year old nephew's Birthday Party

2010-06-09T08:34:00.000-07:00

This day couldn't of turned out better for my nephew's Party. He was so Happy at each present he opened. No matter if it was shoes or trucks.

He had so much fun with the balloon balls. The cake was delicious and it was so hot out. When you don't have rain at an outdoor function around here, everyone's HAPPY.

We start the day off with a picture of my granddaughter Hanna, then is my sister Jan holding my niece Ari , My niece Melissa with my Mom, my sister Sandi with her step-son, and my niece Jamie, then we have the Birthday boy Issac. My other nephew Caiden in the striped shirt fell on the deck that day and almost split his head wide open. It was a bad hit, but he only got a bump. The things kids can take is so amazing. If it was one of us we would of been in the ambulance. LOL

This has been along time waiting to post

2010-05-27T18:47:00.000-07:00

I have wanted to announce this winning for along time, but I have been so behind on my postings ,and in and out of bed for the last few months. I want to take the time to tell my friends and family that I won 100.00 and show off what I got with my winnings. I had Won a Hugh prize at the end of the year. I won 100.00 from Shabby Cottage Shops. Yes, you read it right 100.00 dollars to spend anyway I wanted in any of their Stores. http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/.
I had so much fun browsing through their stores.... We saw so many things we wanted to get. We spent the money 10 times in our head. Hanna and I looked for two months through all the shops and just couldn't decide what we should get with our winnings. We knew we only had one chance to make this big decision. We talked about getting many different things and finally came up with two things. A phone or gumball machine. We wanted something in her bedroom that she could have for years to come and that wouldn't be out dated no matter what age she is. Also, something I would enjoy of course.
We picked out our prize and dreamed about it for a couple weeks until it was made Especially for us. Its the most gorgeous french phone anyone I know has. We fill so spoiled. Hanna loves talking on it and we sit and stare at it all the time. It puts a smile on our face each time we look at it. The pictures above do not do it justice. If you go to Jill's site " Rose Cottage Chic you can see all of the things she makes with these pretty roses on them and many more items as well..http://www.rosecottagechic.com/.
Hanna and I want to Thank Deb for drawing our name and Jill for the prettiest phone we have ever seen . Jill even surprised us with a round hanging wooden name plate with pearls all around it. Now nothing can get better than that surprise. Hanna just beamed when she saw her name was tied on there with a pink ribbon. Thank you girls at Shabby Cottage Shops for making us smile.

Kath' and Hanna

Winner of my Blog contest

2010-05-27T16:57:00.000-07:00

Hanna had her hand at it once again, and drew the Winner of the comfort goodies. She wiggled her hand around in the hat and pulled out... Drum Roll Please..

Celestina Marie Designs Boutique, on Make Mine Pink
http://www.makeminepink.com/boutiques/celestina-marie-designs.aspx. She is a new member to Make Mine Pink so lets make her feel Welcome and go visit her store and blog. Celestina your comfort box is on its way. Hanna and I want to be the first ones to say Congrat's on winning.

http://larearose.blogspot.com/.

Winner of contest

2010-05-17T08:35:00.000-07:00

Hanna will be coming here tonight and we will be entering all the names from the last 2 weeks into a hat and drawing out a winners name.

I wonder if it'll be you ??????????????

Updated blog later today as well.

Have a WONDERFUL week everyone...

Happy Mothers Day

2010-05-09T06:27:00.000-07:00

Mothers are renowned for giving advice--because they care so much about our welfare. I went on a site that was asking there members for the most memorable advice they received from their moms, whether or not they followed it. I read their sampling of mothers' pearls of wisdom.

So, I thought I would ask each of you what advice did or has your mother ever given or gave you. I thought we could enjoy a little in each others life's today.

My mom has always taught me

.... Let go and let God (my most treasured advice).
.... What goes around comes around (I wholeheartedly believe this).
.... Treat others as you would be treated....This one is priceless.

Here is a few that they wrote down too.

1. "No, that wooden board would not make a good slide!" I did anyway and got a buttfull of splinters! The laughter hurt worse than the splinters.

2. My mom always said: If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all. I try to follow it, but I shamefully don't all the time.

3. You get what you pay for. You can never own enough fine jewelry, and that there are buttheads everywhere !!!

4. When cooking, always place handle of pot towards the back away from flames.

5. Talk to children at their level, not down to them.

6. Not to stick your finger in the socket, and to always wear clean underwear.

Mothers Day Blog Giveaway along with a Show and Tell

2010-04-25T19:03:00.000-07:00

This is a fun week for all you shoppers. http://www.makeminepink.com/ is having a Mothers Day Shop Hop. Go on there and look through each boutique and find the shopping bags Including my store and get entered to win some fabulous prizes.

I decided along with some other gals to have a blog contest this week as well to make the fun even more exciting. So make sure you check out their blogs too. This prize is all about relaxing. It can be for you or re gift to someone who you feel is under a lot of stress.

1. Lamb face masks to wear while your napping. lol

2. A hand massager

3. A pair of pink soft fluffy footie's

4. A pair of lamb slippers that is fuzzy inside and out. Size 7/8.

With our busy life's I am sure anyone of you need to take time out to relax, so I hope this will help. There will be 4 chances to enter

1. sign up to be a blog follower

2. Follow me on face book

3. Tell me what your favorite item is in my store.

4. sign my guest book so I can send you a newsletter of upcoming sales.

http://www.facebook.com/LiLBitOldLiLBitNew

Good luck and I hope you win.. Kath'

Vancouver trip

2010-04-25T11:13:00.000-07:00

I went to Vancouver Washington last week-end with one my BF's Elissa. She wanted to make a trip down there to see her parents and I haven't went on the last 2 trips so they were really wanting to see me as I was wanting to see them as well.

We always have so much fun laughing and chatting into the night. Her parents always take us to one of their favorite places to eat for one nights dinner. Then Paul/ dad will cook us a dinner on the second night.

So, on this trip they wanted us to go to a place that we have never been at before. We don't have one of them in our town. They said it was one of their favorite spots to have a couple drinks and dinner, or appetizers.

Elissa and I love appetizers better sometimes then having a full heavy meal so we were excited to try it out. The restaurant was called " Ruby Tuesday's". Fun, Fun, Fun place to go.

We loved it. We loved the spinach dip and chips the best, and the White Russians weren't bad either. lol

The next day Paul took us to the farmers market and I bought 4 jars of homemade jams from a farmer. Yummo

Then when we got home Paul started on his famous BBQ ribs with homemade sauce, cornbread with corn and peppers in it, and BBQ baked beans. It was all so delicious. He loves to cook and we are happy to do the dishes afterwards. We always come home with a recipe to make something.

Here's pictures of Nel/m0m and Paul/dad after our wonderful breakfast of pancakes, bacon, strawberries and whip cream. The first picture of the elephant and its baby was hand drawn by Elissa to her parents, all done with a pencil. Who was to know she had this talent hidden inside of her. I wonder how many other secret talents she's hiding from me ?? Also pictures of the market and the antique mall on the way home.

Easter Basket Swap Party

2010-04-03T09:39:00.000-07:00

Miss Rhea had hostessed an Easter basket swap with 71 fun loving girls. Today is the swap party where all the links will be posted on each site so we can look at all the gorgeous goodies that were given and received.....Rhea's blog is here...http://sweetnshabbyroses.blogspot.com/

She has a blog list with all 71 participants and I hope you join me in looking at all the Easter goodies that we exchanged. We were asked to make baskets using yogurt cups, what fun I thought. Then we were to add 5 items inside or outside of the basket. We each had two partners....

Mine were

1. Melinda Cornish from http://melindasfabricfancies.blogspot.com/.

2. Denise Fontaine from http://couturedepapier.blogspot.com/.

I made each girl a basket wrapped in pink foil paper, filled it with pink shredded paper and millinery pastel flowers with a bird on top, also tied two hankies together on the sides. I sent them a small black box that said Faith on it for their trinkets, A black and silver bracelet with a gold cross, candy shaped night light, pink admit one tickets, rick rack, address book, and a lemon chocolate flavored Easter chic to eat. This is the basket I received from Melinda, and all the wonderful goodies that she did as well.

I first opened up my box to find a basket tied up with pretty crinkly paper with a pretty gift tag. Then as I unwrapped things I found an adorable lavender crepe paper made basket with a purple egg inside, an awesome art made canvas on an easel, a square pin cushion that had button pins already poked in it to get me started, a chocolate decorative bunny, and last but not least a giant golden foil wrapped bunny that I ate as soon as I took these pictures. I hope the picture show how much time she put into making me smile. Did I say I loved it all ?? I Loved it all.. I heard Denise is having storm problems. I hope things are alright Denise. Have a wonderful Easter to everyone and I hope you follow the bunny hops and check out the other baskets.

New things at my store

2010-03-28T16:51:00.000-07:00

I have been so busy today I almost forgot to do a blog post again. I don't want to start missing days.

I had one all in mind to do tonight which was all of the little kids in the family got together today and dyed eggs together for Easter. I was told I didn't need to send my camera, that others had one. But lo and behold I was just told that no one came with a camera. The little kids get together in the family and go to my sisters and dye eggs together. Kids and no camera I said. lol

So I will talk about my new creations. I was hoping I had all week long to get more made so I can show you all the colors I have planned for these. But will go ahead and show them to you tonight and will share the others on a later date.

I make cupcake pin cushions as you all know, and now I make cake pin cushions. This week I only have 3 made as more are on there way. These are Double layer cake pin cushions. I will be making them in many colors as we all have different taste/favorite colors. I will be making triple layer cakes also.

These were so fun for me to make. They are also so practical to use. You take the top layer off and it has a magnet under it to pick up all your spills of pins. I have now made it easy for you to clean up. These could be used for any age group, as it would put a smile on any ones face to get a cake of their own.

I also will be wrapping them in pink Tulle and tied with a bow if you'd like. Leave that in the comment area when sending me your order. Wish I had lots more to show you girls. I apologize that I wasn't ready to do this blog. Here is the ones I have done at the moment.

Do you feel you lost an hour ??

2010-03-14T12:11:00.000-07:00

What would you do if you had the hour back that we lost this morning ? What do you feel you would use that time on ? Another hour of sleep, watching a movie, cleaning the house, making a project, working on your blog ?? What could you do in an hour ????

The story on Spring it forward..
The phrase "Spring forward, Fall back" helps people remember how Daylight Saving Time affects their clocks. At 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March, we set our clocks forward one hour ahead of Standard Time ("Spring forward"). We "Fall back" at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November by setting our clock back one hour and thus returning to Standard Time.
The change to Daylight Saving Time allows us to use less energy in lighting our homes by taking advantage of the longer and later daylight hours. During the eight-month period of Daylight Saving Time, the names of time in each of the time zones in the U.S. (map) change as well. Eastern Standard Time (EST) becomes Eastern Daylight Time, Central Standard Time (CST) becomes Central Daylight Time (CDT), Mountain Standard Time (MST) becomes Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), Pacific Standard Time becomes Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), and so forth.
Daylight Saving Time was instituted in the United States during World War I in order to save energy for war production by taking advantage of the later hours of daylight between April and October. During World War II the federal government again required the states to observe the time change. Between the wars and after World War II, states and communities chose whether or not to observe Daylight Saving Time. In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, which standardized the length of Daylight Saving Time.
Daylight Saving Time is four weeks longer since 2007 due to the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005. The Act extended Daylight Saving Time by four weeks from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November, with the hope that it would save 10,000 barrels of oil each day through reduced use of power by businesses during daylight hours. Unfortunately, it is exceedingly difficult to determine energy savings from Daylight Saving Time and based on a variety of factors, it is possible that little or no energy is saved by Daylight Saving Time.
Arizona (except some Indian Reservations), Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have chosen not to observe Daylight Saving Time. This choice does make sense for the areas closer to the equator because the days are more consistent in length throughout the year.

Easter Parties

2010-03-07T18:34:00.000-08:00

Easter is coming up fast. We all know Easter is usually for the kids. Its time to get out the dye and put them in lots of cups around the table to dye tons of eggs that we are going to have to eat for days and days it seems like.

The kids can be so creative. They seem to come up with the neatest colors as they dip the eggs and redip the eggs into their favorite colors. They get the wax crayon and draw lines around the egg or put polka dots all over them. They might choose to put a smiley face on one or two.

Its so much fun to watch their eyes light up when they are hunting around the house to find the basket that the Easter Bunny has hidden just for them , full of candy jelly beans, colored eggs, malted chocolate, and Reese's peanut butter cups.

What is your favorite Easter candy ? What is your favorite Easter memory ? Is it going to a large park and hunting for the pennies in the hay. I remember I almost won a bike when I was smaller and was so excited. If I would of only found the golden egg before the other kid it would of been mine !!!!!!

My mom use to put salt in trails for me and my sisters to follow to lead us to our basket. Which was Hugh and wrapped in different colored cello paper. I need some new ideas to do for Hanna so I can start some new traditions.. Let me know what things you did , or still do to have fun at Easter time.

2010-02-21T13:26:00.000-08:00

This is a trip I took on Saturday with Elissa to meet up with Sassy Gail and her daughter Jen. It was so pretty out and the perfect day to go through the Pike Place Market. It's a place where tons of vendors come and sale their products of fresh food, flowers seafood and meats, jams, and all handmade things. This was a carriage that gives people rides around or back to their car.

This was a young man who was singing and playing his guitar. You see that a lot here. On each block there is someone singing or playing some instrument. He seemed so nice. I snapped his picture and told him he was going to be on my blog. He was so happy... I bought a CD from him for only five bucks. His name is Andre Lovett.

This was a gal who was trying on these hats this woman was selling for 50 bucks. I thought that was a lot of money, but I see lots of kids wearing them. They are very popular. I told her she was going to be on my blog also and then she started posing. hee hee

This shot was not taken well on the Veggies , but loved how they lined them up. It made them so colorful.

This place is well known for the seafood. This was the crab legs. Can you believe it ? You would only have to buy one for two people for dinner. You might still end up with left overs.

This was some cooked shrimp they had there. It looked so yummo. I wanted to bite into them right then and there.

This was some Hugh frozen shrimp and scampi's. Aren't they HUGH ? I couldn't believe it. They throw fish in the air when someone buys one. Lots and lots of people stand around just to watch. It very well known.

This was my favorite thing. These Hugh Lobsters. I wanted to buy one so bad to bring home and surprise Dean for our dinner. I know he has probably seen them this big, but we have never gotten one. I knew I had so many things I was looking at to buy. So I passed them up.. lol

This lady made all colors of pigs. I thought they looked neat all in a row the way she had them laid out.

We all stopped and ate a restaurant named Cutters right on the water. My friend Elissa always wants to go there when we are in that area. We all had something different and each meal was gorgeous when it came to us the way they looked. Each meal was delicious also. I had Seafood Chowder and some delicious bread. Elissa had fish and chips with a coleslaw. Sassy had a grilled piece of chicken with a wonderful Beet salad with different colored beets and raspberries in it also. This picture is our Waiter waiting on the table by us.

This is to show you all the big buildings in Seattle. This was across the street from our restaurant.

This was right at one of the entrances of the Pike Place. I hope you can see the sign. We had a blast here. It was the second time Sassy Gail and I have met. It was so neat to meet at a place like this so we had most of the day to browse through it. We only got to see all of the upper deck area things. The time just flew by. Elissa and I are going there again to go look through all the antique stores down below. I hope I can meet Sassy again on that trip. I hope you enjoyed the stroll of Pike Place Market.

Also the winner from last weeks blog is Shabby Shan. I will get a hold of you for your address. I hope you all had fun.

Valentine Swap Box

2010-02-13T21:35:00.000-08:00

I decided to join a Valentine Shop box exchange for the first time off of http://www.treasuredheirlooms.com/ It was so fun picking things out for my partner. I couldn't find a Valentine Box, so I decided to make and decorate a box.

I had Cindy from Angel Heart Designs http:angelheartdesigns.blogspot.com. Go to her store and see all the lovely things she is making. Lots of new surprises. I was so excited when I saw that my partner was her. We have talked on the phone a few times, but now it was fun asking her little things what she likes to get to know her better.

This is what she send me and it was all wrapped up pretty just like it was Christmas. I got to unwrap each item with different tissue paper and little bags they came in also. I was in shock when I saw every thing she had gotten me. Take a look and you can see why. You can not see all of the things well and I apologize so, I will tell you everything that came in them. First I opened the large box and saw the pink tissue paper. Loved it... Then I saw the bags and boxes full of gorgeous things. I got a handmade ceramic soap dish that says Bonjour on it that I loved on her site, some green ribbon with roses on it, silver ribbon, Heart Stickers, ceramic roses and teapots and bird fired for me to paint,tin foil in silver and pink, glitter heart shape tablet,lots and lots of buttons, material cut in the shape of hearts in many styles,votive candle, a 5 1/2 x 4 handmade plaque that says Love Love on it to hang in my room,shopping girls sugar-free Berry mints, Large Dove Candy Bar, Heart shaped magnets and one to tie on a package, also one that says ' Always Kiss Me Goodnight which she knows that's my favorite saying, a bar of angel wings soap and a gorgeous Box. Then to top it off a 15.00 Starbucks card. That was one of my favorite things. A girl can;t own enough Starbucks cards to treat herself when shes out and about. THANK YOU so much Cindy. I LOVED everything.

I have tryed everything I knew to get the pictures to be in the order that I opened them, but no such luck. Please scroll way down for comment. I don't know why it went to the bottom of the page. Thank you..

These are all the lucky girls that participated in this swap.

Sheila - Faded But Desired TreasuresMelissa - Piney RoseJanet - Janets Creative PillowsDebbi - The Wicker PatioDeborah - Debs Vintage SoulTrisha - The Brantingham Family Vera - Olivia PaigesGail - The Sassy BeachRhea - Sweet n Shabby RosesSandy - HobbnobbersSarah - My So Called Junky LifeEleanor - A Bit of Pink HeavenJenny - Fated FolliesLinda - Country PickinsJoyce - Scrap for JoyJulie Ann - Kitchen Floor CreationsStephanie - Rose Petals and RustCarol - SongberriesTerri - The Glittered NestLisa - Lisas Craft BoutiqueChastity - One Womens HavenCindy - Angel Heart DesignsTracey - Magical KardzMary - Vintage PatinaJacalyn - RME Bath ProductsMary Jo - Creative Vintage CottageLisa - PupylovLori - Ruffles Ribbons and RosesValarie - Glittery Daze and NightsKaren - Secondhand RoseJayme - Flaming Biscuits On The FarmElyse - Tinkered TreasuresLisa - Pale Pink and RosesShannon - Shabby Shans CottageVivian - Vivs WhimsyKathy - Lil Bit Old Lil Bit NewStephanie - Crowns and PearlsNancy - Coeur d'Alene GiftsKaren - My Desert CottageTammy - One Frustrated MommaRamona - Samuels Family FrenzyCathy - Treasured HeirloomsPam - Treasures-N-TexturesSherry - Sherrys Rose CottageLaurie - Mermaid Treasures ArtSue - SuzeeezAndrea - Vintage Bella StudioHannah - Ashmore FamilyMeg - Vintage Garden HomeNancy - Its Raining PearlsJosette - My Grammas SoulAngela - Henny Penny and ChickiesMelissa - Abigails Pocatello Cassandra - My Artful AdventuresRenee - Vintage RecreationsLorena - Rose Chic FriendsAmy - Paper Trails LeaverStevie - My Art CanvasJennifer - Jennifers Petal PalaceShirl - Shirls Rose CottageLulu - Coastal Sisters NewsJill - Jill SibbaldCrystal - The Hummingbird CottageHayley - Nesting NotionsNicole - Gibbys GirlBryanna -The Canarys Cupcake

New Puppy without a name

2010-02-07T07:47:00.000-08:00

Hi Guys,
I am sure most of you have heard that I got a new puppy on Saturday afternoon. He is a full bred shitzu and was the runt on the batch and is 3 months old and weights about 5 lbs. right now. The dad weighed 8 lbs. and the mom was 7lbs. So he isn't going to get very big.

I had a shitzu once before about 6 or 7 years ago but she had hurt her hip by jumping off our bed and I took her to the vet and they gave her some medication and it killed her. Of course they say it wasn't the meds. That she must of ate something , somewhere. My husband hasn't wanted another dog but, I let him know its time we get one to enjoy while Hanna is little also.

I am doing a blog contest because he needs a name. Here are some of the ones we have picked out and I would like to know what your thoughts are and if any of you have a name you can throw out there to help us name him.. Please leave it in your comment.
1. Oreo
2. Ziggy
3. Snookie
4. Chasper
5. Scooter

6. Lil' Bit

I was thinking last night that when I was younger I had a dog that was so little and everytime someone came over to see her I would say, doesn't she look bigger ? They would reply well maybe a Lil' bit .. So hence became her name. So when this hit me last night I thought OMG he could have a name that matched my store and my blog, how perfect. But, my husband and other family members are saying it sounds like a girls name, so I should keep thinking up names. I wanted to play with him for a few days to see what his personality was like before naming him. Saturday morning the name Ziggy was in the running. Saturday afternoon Snookie was in the running, Sunday Scooter is the one. If you have any cute boy names for a small, but a little stocky looking, fluffy white and black dog then put them down for me in your comment.

Even if your name isn't chosen you have a chance to win. We always have Hanna put all the names in a hat and draw one out. So, have fun thinking up names and keep coming back and writing them on here for me. We hope you think he is as cute as we do.

Here is some pictures of him and Hanna. Oh shoot I forgot to take a picture of the prize. As soon as everyones up and I can turn on lights around here I will take some and get it on here. For now I guess it'll have to be a surprise. LOL

Hanna's Birthday Party

2010-01-31T17:29:00.000-08:00

Just a few pictures to show you how Hanna's Birthday Party turned out. The whole Fam damily showed up to celebrate Hanna's 7th Birthday. She actually turned 7 in December but we have the party in January after the Holidays are over and every one's not as busy.

We decided to make sugar cookies and cupcakes and had lots of candy trimmings on a table and let each child have fun decorating their own sugar cookies and cupcakes to eat there, and to take home. They loved that idea.

It's so had to think up enough games for them to play because so many of the kids can't read to play those type of games. So, we did pin the tail on the donkey and the pinata game. She had a guitar one this year that everyone loved. I didn't get outside in time to get a picture of that.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures. Come back next week for my first Blog contest. Did I say Fun, Fun, Fun.

LiL Bit Me * LiL Bit You

2010-01-23T09:06:00.000-08:00

New Year, New Blog Name, Same Family and Friends....

I have to apologize to my friends and family for not being with you for a while. I have been having some back problems and have been out of touch with my blog and my store. However, I am healing slowly and want to get back in the game.

It is a new year so I have set new goals to meet and new things to talk about. I am designing new creations which I have a passion for. I am looking forward to meeting new friends and having fun with you and sharing our lives.

I am hoping you will enjoy coming to my blog to see what is happening in my life. I would love it if you leave me comments and tell me about yourself as well.
Click to follow my new blog, and keep in touch.

This is a Blog about my Life. It is a Crazy life sometimes, but it is My Life. I want this to be Your Blog as well. So, let me know how you are doing and what is new in your life when you stop by.
If you have new products you want other readers to check out, then leave your web address in your message as well.
I will be having blog contests throughout the year and if you are having a contest on your blog let us know that too, feel free to talk about it on here.
I am looking forward to meeting you and reading about your life as well.
Blogs can be such a fun outlet and with all the things going on right now in the world. I feel we all need a place where we can crack up, say hello, share a recipe, and talk.

I would love to become the place for you to come and share your life, laughs and loves.