Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

Thank you  Karee  at The Vintage Chateau, she wrote "Because I love so much of what you do I am awarding you...

The Criteria: The Liebster Blog Award is meant to showcase bloggers who have fewer than 200 followers. This is all done in the spirit of pay-it-forward.

The Rules: You must mention and link to the person who awarded you with Liebster, and mention 5 other blogs with fewer than 200 followers who you think worthy of the Liebster!"

"‘Liebster’ means ‘favorite’ or ‘dearest’ in German. This award, which originated in Germany, recognizes up and coming bloggers! In accepting this award, I agree to:

• Thank the person that gave me the award and link back to their blog
• Copy and paste the award to my blog
• Reveal the 5 blogs I have chosen to award and let them know by commenting on their blog
• Pay it forward by awarding it to bloggers they would like to honor

Kelly helped to explain the rules The five blogs I’m passing the award along to are featured below.  These are all blogs with fewer than 200 followers and they all have great ideas and projects to share ...

So the blogs I have chosen are below with a picture from their blog...now you see why I like them!  Enjoy
http://www.my-hearts-song.com/ 
http://sherrysbeesnest.blogspot.com/ 

Jan at Southern Junkin 
http://theelegantchateau.blogspot.com/ 
http://athriftedmarket.blogspot.com/

I hope you take a chance and visit these lovely ladies, Di

My Special Valentine Wish

This is the Sweet ironstone dish I made with my mom's watch parts, I found the cute red shoes and added them to the book case for Valentines Day...

When my father-in-law was overseas during World War II my mother-in law sent him beautiful cards.  My hubby gets that special gift from her.  He writes beautiful words and picks out special cards.  Hubby dad's nickname was Buddy, it is so sweet to see these cards and share a few with you.

They met in New York, she an Irish lassie from Boston and he a southern guy from South Carolina.

Rita sent Bud cards for every occasion and he kept everyone of them!

Do You Have a Favorite Valentine Card?

My special Valentine wish for you is to share you heart with someone who needs some special encouragement.  I am sharing mine with my brother and sister (in-law).  They have been together since high school and one of the reasons we moved to NC.  Now they are making a hard decision to move for a job opportunity.  My heart to theirs for that extra love and encouragement a big sister can give!!
Di
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My Valentine Mantel

Since the bungalow we are renting had the fireplace removed and bookcases in the living room, I am using them for my mantel.  We have a small space but it is so cute!  I have to believe that we are in the right place because all the events that led to us to move here happened with concise timing.  We are with family, healthy and happy.  We still have challenges, bills and worries but we take one day at a time and cling on to each other.  Our oldest daughter and family are living with us so I try to make the holidays fun!  My nieces and other grandson find the newest arrangements on my "mantel".  So have a look...

                                                                            

                                            
                                         BOOKCASE "MANTEL" 1
            
                                                      BOOKCASE "MANTEL" 2

                                                 
                                                         BOOKCASE "MANTEL" 3

Have A Very Great Week, Di

      

Ooh La La

The Paris Apartment...by Claudia Strasser, ooh la la look at what I received at my door!

I won this in December at Karena's blog Art By Karena , if you have not been there you have to see the artists she featuresClaudia has such great style and oh the apartments she styles, wow.  She also has a blog, Paris Apartment,  that is fabulous.

So, I thought I would share some more of Nostaliqic Antiques here in Asheville, I found some beautiful items that would fit right in a Paris Apartment

Lavender Bottles etched with the necessities!

Edith Collins Purse, the designer from Texas, oh don't I wish I had a few more of these, I love her vintage designs. 

A bronze starfish, it really looks like a stand but I love it.

Lace skirt, I loved it but it was pricey

A hand carved Madonna

Metal wall hanging

Vintage furs and clothing

I would love this picture for my bedroom

I like this one also.

Now to the things I did buy...

These pillows are from Home Goods, they are fabulous

Net Curtains with a velvety feel on the edges and flowers, 12 panels

A very tiny change petite point change purse, perfect for me to attach a necklace.  I have been searching for ages for something like this!  I was a happy camper

My buffet in the sun porch, my french clock from my mom!

From My Bungalow putting that French Twist wherever I can, Di

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