What goes around...........

This is the picture hanging to the left, its a vintage greeting card.

While looking around on Pinterest...I came across a board called " Remember When "

Well, on the board was a pin of old wood paneling...asking.....Remember when homes had wood paneling on the walls? You reckon, that will come back in style since the colors of the late 60's and early 70's are so popular at this time? Many of you know I live in an old 1969 mobile home, with its original wood paneled walls  :) I wouldn't be one bit surprised if some folks don't start paneling their walls once again .  Like they say...What goes around comes around!

Of couse....I have my own " Make Do "  style.....I use what I have!  

Remember When?

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I wanted to show you this sweet little Dutch girl doll Mr Trading Post man gave me. He knows I love dolls,and he knows I am on a low income , so he sometimes just says ... "take it home" when I ask the price. Isn't that kind of him? He is also a friend of mine. The little postcard beside her has an embroidered dress and apron. He gave it too me as well...there are two of them actually.

Better look see...she has the sweetest face, doesn't she?

Keeping the grandkids toys in a vintage gym basket.

Thank you for stopping by today....blessings to you all

Almost Amish

I think many of you know how much I am inspired by the Amish.

And, I truly believe that...........

I also have a strong faith in praying to the Almighty...I know he hears and answers my every prayer,but my desire is that his will be done!

I have even been accused of being .....

Which is fine by me.....I can see why some people might think so :)

Its even pretty obvious in some of my home decor, that I like the Amish way :)

I live pretty much................

I even choose to live simply when it comes to serving Christ.

I pretty much like to...

in whatever it is I do in life.....doing all things as unto Christ....he is our blessed HOPE.

You might know these things about me,but did you know we have Amish among us here in .......

Yep...right here in Texas, Beeville ,Texas, that is!

Although their life situation is a bit different from their northern brothers and sisters...I am sure they have the same sweet soulful spirit though.

Texas has a wide open sky down south,but the ground isn't as fruitful as most. There is less farming done here,more working with the hands, making horse buggies and such is how they make their living. They aren't as financially well off as their northern cousins either, but I reckon they are great at making do.
The Lord will supply,for sure and for certain!

Its just a small community ,but we do have Amish in Texas,and I wouldn't mind getting to know some of them if ever given the opportunity.

You can read more about the Beeville Amish here. All the pictures came from this same site as well.

I purchased an honest to goodness Amish hat from the Trading Post man here in our little town. Making it a part of my collection of Amish things. If I ever had a spare bedroom...I would love decorating it completely Amish.

I pray you have a very blessed Lord's day Sunday.....

A Visit to Mr.Trading Post Man..look what I found!

Last week while heading out for my doctor's appointment my daughter Regina and I stopped in to see Mr.Trading post man. He had gotten some different stuff and I wanted to take a look see.  I spotted a little orphan baby and had to bring her home. She is Emmy, "a little miracle" doll ,made by the Aston Drake Co. All she needed was a little wash up,and her clothes washed, now she is bout'new!


Ruby and Bethy welcomed her with open arms  :)

I also brought this vintage chalk rooster and piece of vintage pottery home.

And a shelf ,which has been given an antique look using the crackle paint effect.
I haven't really decided what to display here,but I got a few ideas going over in my mind.
For now I just set these crocks on it.

As for an update on my recovery...I am feeling much better with a lot less pain. I have an infection in the incision and am being treated for that with some strong antibiotics, which make me feel sick at my stomach. Also,a home health nurse comes out three times a week for wound care. The doctor said it may be another month before I am totally healed ,but things are looking good and I am making progress...for that I am very grateful! Praying your week is blessed ....dear friends

Doll Orphans..........

Looks like she is still dripping some water under her chin, from her nice scrubby bath. Must take care of that!

Yesterday Regina,my daughter,and I went up town to take a look see at the Charity Shop and Trading Post. It was such a beautiful day,just being out in the sunshine was a blessing. Mr. Trading Post Man knows I like dolls so, he loaded me with a arm full and told me to take them home and fix them up (his words) .  So I thought,why not...might be fun. I haven't rescue any orphans in a while :)  Orphans they were too.....there were four,and sad to say,but I could only "fix up" the one above. This cute baby doll was made by the  EEGEE Doll Co. ,I'm guessing probably in the 1970's. There is a Cabbage Patch that I will put through a wash as well,and see how she fairs! The other two? One went in the trash..the other I savaged the head. Sounds kinda gory , doesn't it ,but its the truth :)  The Donald Duck bowling pin was a find as well,as were the little vintage,made in Japan, dishes and the wash pan,those I bought from Mr.Trading Post Man!

Below,these two have been with me for a good long while now....I just thought I would show you a little hat I crocheted for my Bonnie,big eyes! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and the weather is warming up where you live,unless of course you like the cold of winter,and I know some of you do :)  It is still a bit chilly here,but the sun is out after a quite a bit of rain we have had lately.