I'm not sure I have posted about this old car before.  It was moved to this spot a while back and now it's up on blocks.  I'm hoping that the owner is going to restore this old beauty.  The barn it was next to has been torn down, which is so sad.  Most of the old barns around here are neglected.  They are either falling down or have been taken down.  I'd rather see them taken down vs having fallen and the rubble just stays there in a huge pile left to rot. 

I can't wait to see if there will be anything done with this old car.  I sure hope so.

Going to breakfast one Sunday morning we passed this old 56 Chevy, of course on the way home we stopped to have a look as it was for sale.  We were not looking to buy Mr just had to stop and look :) 

We were talking that it seems like the people who have an attachment to this age car have to be our parents age.  The cars that Mr and I are drawn to are those muscle cars that were in our day.  Still looking for that 69' Nova :)

What is it about those old hood ornaments that attracts the eye tho.  Am I the only one who thinks they're neat?

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend?

I joined a potholder swap and I finished my potholders and they are ready to be mailed out.  The theme was "summer".  Now I want to go back and make one for me as well.

My parents stopped by yesterday and brought me something that belonged to my Grandmother.

Feedsack fabric...The first thing my dad said was I could make an apron out of it.  He knows me pretty good doesn't he?  That was exactly what I had in mind to do.  I think that there will be enough for a full apron but for sure a half apron.

My friend Angie has requested my biscuit recipe.

Mile High Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 425°

2. Sift flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar and salt into a medium bowl.

3. Blend in shortening.  I use a pastry blender or fork.

4. Stir in milk with a fork, a little at a time until the dough is soft but not sticky.

5.Dump onto a lightly floured board or counter and knead about 20 times.  I knead a bit less.

6. Roll dough out until it's about 1 inch thick.  Cut with a floured biscuit cutter or floured rim of a small glass.  Avoid handling the dough too much.  This is why I don't knead it 20 times, so that I can use all the dough scraps without really over kneading the dough and making the last bit too tough.

7. Place biscuits about 1 inch apart on an un-greased baking sheet and bake 12-15 minutes.

Enjoy!!

You all have a wonderful day today and I'll try to too.

I have done some redecorating in the house.  You know how I love aprons and I have some vintage aprons tucked away in my China cabinet drawer just waiting to come out of hiding.  As I was taking my Christmas decorations down I decided I wasn't going to put the things I had back up but decided to do something different.  I have quite a few vintage aprons and so I hung four of them on my shelf that is in my hallway by the kitchen.  I also decided to display some of the little pitchers I have instead of hiding them in the China cabinet too.

I had a hard time deciding which ones to put out so I will change the aprons once in awhile so they don't all hide in the drawer.  I also put out all the strawberry items that I have.  The jar was my Grandma M's and the scoop that she used is still in the jar.

 I did some sewing yesterday...YEAH!!!  It felt really good even tho my sewing room is a total disaster.  I enjoyed the afternoon sewing.  Tonight is my ASG meeting and this months challenge is "Go Green".  We had to make a bag that we would bring to the grocery store and use to bring our groceries home in.  The only stipulation was we had to use things from our stash.  What I didn't have I made my own.  I bought some fabric last year to make the duffel bags for the Allendale kids but didn't use these two fabrics.  I didn't have any webbing for the straps so I made my own straps.

I put a pocket on the front for carrying those magazines or cards that you don't want to get wrinkled or ripped up on the way home. 

To make the bottom a bit more sturdy I used some heavy weight double sided stiff fusible interfacing that I just knew someday I would use.  I put the contrasting fabric over it and serged the edges.

Now, the colors are not your typical colors that you would find these bags are made out of.  But, who knows maybe if I do use it to carry my groceries home in I might be starting some new trend.

I ran out yesterday morning to the flag shop for some seasonal flags to hang in my yard but unfortunately they were closed.  So I went over to the Thrift Store.  I found a few things there :)

I just can't pass up any little pitchers or creamers that I see.

I wish this one had it's mate to it, but I bought it anyway.  Sorry for the glare. 

This is the bottom of the creamer.

I fell in love with this one.  It also says 1-cup on the bottom.  I thought that was interesting.

I thought this was kind of cute.  I'll put this away until next Easter.

This I hung up on my front porch.  I just may put a piece of chalk in the holder for that extra look.

Remember in a previous post I mentioned that we were thinking about getting a mini-van?  Well we did and the boys are wondering "WHY"?  The girls are excited.  Jim was okay with it, but I pointed out that "I would be driving it".  I on the other hand LOVE it.  I never thought I would.  There is so much room and being only 5'1" tall.  I can SEE when I go to change lanes.  I forgot what that was like.  It fits all my groceries no problem.  Plus Sadie can finally get in and out of the car without us having to lift her every time.  She's a big chicken when it comes to heights I think....and Lauren can still bring friends and fit.

Last night Jim and I ventured to PetsMart with Sadie.  I haven't been back with her since that dreadful night of puppy class.  She was good.  She got excited a couple of times when she saw someone but for the most part she was good.  Who ever heard of taking a dog shopping?  That is the craziest thing I've ever heard but we did it. :) LoL.  We got too excited when she jumped in the car for the very 1st time.  It was like when one of our kids took their 1st step.  Yes I admit it, we are turning into the type of dog owner where their pet is their baby.  We have officially arrived to that point.

We are heading for a walk this morning but I'll leave you with this question.

Does the summer feel like it's going way too fast?  It does for me.  Pretty soon we'll be starting our Christmas shopping.

You all have a great day today.

Judy

but today I am and I'm not sure why. 

I have a refrigerator to clean out. 

I have to go grocery shopping. 

I have laundry to do. 

I have a floor to clean. 

The list goes on.

The girls got back from Maine the same day we got back home from the U.P.  I would love to visit Maine.  They had some really beautiful pictures and they visited 1 or 2 lighthouses.  I'm jealous.

On our short trip I did manage to pick up something at a store that sells mostly craft items.  Jim will stop for me but doesn't like to go in there.  Every inch of the place is filled with something.  I think he gets dizzy just looking around.  It can be somewhat overwhelming to a person.  But I still like to stop and I always manage to find something.

I love lighthouses and when I spied this welcome sign on the porch of Winks Woods of course I had to get it to put on my front porch.

The girls got Jim and I each something.  When I opened the bags the gifts were in I chuckled.  I had to show them what I bought.  I guess my girls know me too well.

A lighthouse ornament and salt and pepper shakers.  I have a small collection of salt & pepper shakers and have a couple of lighthouse related ornaments for my Christmas tree.  I was too pumped.

Becky left back to Minnesota yesterday and I always love to get that call that they made it safely.  A parent never stops worrying.

Well I'm off to start my day.  The list will I'm sure keep growing.

You all have a wonderful Monday.

Judy

I found this pitcher and it matches a bowl that I already had.

I also found this bench and you can't really see the bucket and watering can on the bench that I also found.  The small bench in the corner I already had.

I haven't done too much with my front porch over the years.  I've kind of just left it alone.  We don't really use it too much and the only time anyone comes to the front door is Fed Ex and the Pizza guy.  It's pretty narrow for one thing and in the afternoon the sun just bakes you if you are sitting out there.  So I thought why not just put some things out there.  We have to trim our bushes back some they are getting pretty full.  We usually try to trim them every year, but I think we missed last year.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  We sure did.  The kids came over to visit which is always a wonderful thing.  I kind of slept in today 7:00 a.m. which to some might not be sleeping in but it is for me.  So I feel like my day is set back some.

I also wanted to say that I am putting a link to the Breast Cancer site.  It's over on the right side bar.  All you have to do is just give a click.  I am not sure why I took it off but it's back now.   

I best be going my day needs to start.

You all have a wonderful Monday today.

I couldn't believe what luck I had.

 My dad actually found this one for me and I liked it.  It's a chick feeder.  I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do with it yet.  Maybe put it on a shelf, but first I need to get one, a shelf that is.

I found a really good recipe for some Lemon Crush in the Seasonal Delights Magazine, and when I saw this pitcher I thought of that recipe.  It would be great to serve it in this pitcher.

I also thought this boat could be used for just about anything from gravies to sauces.

I just love little glass pitchers like these.  I guess you call them creamers.

I have been looking for some old Banana Split Boats.  I did find some fancier ones but the price was a little bit more than I wanted to pay.  When Jim saw these he wondered why they weren't filled yet.  I guess these are a big hit.

I also hit the jackpot on vintage aprons but I will post them later. 

These signs were posted up and down the main drag in Virginia Beach.