I remember many meals in my grandmother’s kitchen where the plaque hung when I was a little girl. It now hangs in mine. The hands perfectly symbolize my grandmother to me. It’s one of her beloved posssions that I feel so fortunate to have.

I received a pair of these exquisite lamps a few years ago from my husband for Christmas. He found them in absolute and perfect condition. And got them for quite a bargain, too! Simply one of my favorite Christmas presents ever.

My sister and I would always get the 1/2 oz. bottle of Evening in Paris toilet water (not the perfume!) in our Christmas stockings. My mother started this when we were about 5 and 7 and continued until each of us got married.
I found this set on ebay and immediately put a bid in […]

I’ve used my artistic license on some of these, e.g., I added a watercolor filter to the roses in the pink McCoy vase.
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Porcelier 1939 World’s Fair Pitcher
Hall Red Poppy Casserole
Hall Orange Poppy Casserole and Pitcher

My grandmother’s 3-piece condiment set
Fiesta Casserole Dish
My Aunt Franny’s chalk or plaster lamp

Mother swan […]

All my own tubes put together in a fantasy garden. I would love to look out my window and see this!

Something fun to do with your Paintshop pro tubes: Take a picture of your yard and superimpose your own tubes over it!