Precious Memories in Print !

As most of you know, I came from small town roots, and one of my most precious memories is getting to be able to go to  Eau Claire every summer for vacation, and occasionally lucky enough to get there for Christmas.  One of those memories that is crystal clear is my cousin Jan and I heading to Stangie’s Grocery store for penny candy every day.

I had a very sweet woman named Lori Schmidt of Evergreen Graphics find my blog.  She emailed me and asked me to give her a call and see if I would be interested in being in a little magazine called Chippewa Valley’s Hidden Treasures.  I called her and it was like we knew each other for years, in fact when I go back later this spring to Eau Claire we are going to get together…but I digress…. she asked me to write down a few paragraphs about Stangie’s and his store and my memories and told me she would have a writer get it in shape for an article.  I sent her an email and hoped she liked it.  Well, I guess she did, because she changed a few grammatical errors and printed as I wrote it….so, come on back in time with me and think of your favorite childhood candy….

 

Thanks for all of the interest in being getting published….I know it is nothing huge, but for me to have these memories in print is so wonderful!  Thank you Lori and I hope to meet you soon!

A Wonderful Spring Time Idea

Sorry I haven’t been posting…I have been working on a family tree and I am now making a book  for someone as a gift.  Lots of hours and lots of fun!

I did get some goodies in the mail, I saw these and just loved them and the idea behind them.  I thought I could do this, but in reality I never would…I am sure I have a bunch of these that I have bought at different times for different projects, or I just gave the whole lot to Goodwill…but you might like to keep your eyes open….

Wonderful Easter/Spring candleholders!  We all have seen hundreds of these thru the years at the thrift stores….but I added up the gas, the time, the candlesticks, and the spray paint and thought…nope, just going to buy them…LOL

This picture was taken by the Etsy seller….I didn’t get the big pink one on the end….she has more for sale…..

Even pretty wood ones…..

Just look up Mandolin Goose on Etsy, I think mine will be going on my patio.  I will be back shortly, I have about two more days on the book and then someone to proof it all….oh, and guess what?  I was published!  More on that later….have a great week!

Thanks for stopping by….:)

Easter Swap 2012 !

I have done some thinking about this and realized my dear friend, Sue decided to have a swap ….so let’s just join hers, OK????  So please go over to her blog  http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/2012/02/easter-swap.html and join up!!!!!  Sue is always a lot of fun and I know this will be a great swap!!!!!!  Her rules are easy to follow and she is giving us lots of time!

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

I have a had a great week!  I started a new drug ( Cimzia) for my RA and it is working wonders!  No pain…..period!  Energy like I haven’t had it a year or better and feeling much less depressed, it is amazing how constant pain can mess with you…..plus this is an injection I can take in my own home, no more two and half hour infusions!  Yeah!

As most of you know I collect vintage children’s story books and paper dolls, I have been looking for one for quite some time called Dolls from Storyland, it is from the 1940’s and made by Merrill.

I found this on EBay and was so surprised at the mint condition!

No wrinkles, bends, nothing!  Couldn’t wait to see it…..this I show it showed up……UGLY, and BAD!

The back cover…..

The cutout doll……

Totally ruined!  The seller apparently did not know that you do not put items like this thru the mail without cardboard or a box……I was so angry!  An item that had lasted all these years, ruined…..I asked for a refund and they gave it, but it was still upsetting as I am still on the hunt not for the book…..FYI…ALWAYS sandwich expensive vintage ephemera of any kind in heavy heavy cardboard,  or better yet, a box….or this is what happens when the USPS machines get ahold of it…..

Now the Good……:)

I went to an antique store the other day after reading Meri’s post….lol… and I found some sweet items!  I am going to be opening up an online store later this year called Broadway and Fifth, after the candy store I adored as a child…so I am trying to find good buys on fun items to resell…..

A few though, are staying with me! :)

A wonderful old rolling pin, and a jar full of vintage coffee scoops!  I will be selling most of the scoops….

Some great embroidery patterns…..I love the Mexican motif ones, I might just try them on dish towels…..

And a set of cross-stitch roosters I though were old….but look at the Target price tag!  Still from a while back ….

Some really fun vintage children’s clothespins in translucent colors….

And my favorite piece……

Ta-Da!  I have been looking for one of these for a long time also, and never could fine one in decent shape….this one is GREAT!

Love the graphics and the wood wheels…it isn’t as musical as it once had been but still wonderful!

So all in all things are looking up…..it took quite some time but today is a great day!  Thanks for stopping by….

UPDATE:

Spoke with Viv , and I am going to be doing the Easter Swap, it will be a one on one swap and I will have details in the next week….so if you want to join keep it in mind, but please DO NOT leave a message here, email me at sanjos333@yahoo.com or leave a comment on the swap post which will be coming next week….:)  Thanks!