Is this not the CUTEST flower vase ?

I've been in antique stores and flea markets since the 1970's.
This has got to be one of the cutest vases - and I've never seen one like it.
Thought I would share.
It's below zero in Minnesota and something about just looking at flowers helps.

I've been working on my first (to post) "Before and After".
I've got the "Before" part down pat.
The "After" is giving me some trouble.
Hope to remedy and post and exclaim Ta-Da! I can do this, too.
We'll see, stay tuned.......

Stuck on "TP" Holders ? Okay, not really.

But here is another idea from the Bachman's Idea house.  This hung over the toilet.  Didn't think when I started this blog, I would have (2) posts on toilet paper holders, but there you go.  This is cute.

Score! Vintage Aquarium "TP" Holder

Bachman's Idea house.  If you are lucky enough J to live in the Minneapolis area (or not) - this "house" was the former Bachman family homestead; and (4) times per year (changes seasonally), it is an "idea house" featuring vintage and re-purposed finds.  I am only taking credit for having purchased this item; and well, photographing it.  It made it's way from the Idea House to the Bachman main store (fabulous floral/nursery) and finally to the "sale" area where I paid 1/2 price (@$32) and felt great about that.  Ever since seeing it, I had been hunting for an aquarium similar and short of buying something 'new' at Petco, I just waited.  Just need the sticky dots and it will be put it into use.  Disclaimer: No fish were harmed in making the transition.

Goodbye January

You were white, peaceful, calming but a tad cold, even for this Minnesotan.  But each day that passes we will get closer to this.

My Happy Bowl

Call my crazy, call me madcap.

I love this bowl because it makes me happy.

Yes, life is simple.

There it was sitting on a crowded shelf at the thrift store.

Literally begging me to take it home, but it didn’t have to beg.

It’s happy color spoke to me and even if I paid $2.99 – in my mind, I stole it.

Okay, just looking at it makes me happy (see first line above).

Pyrex is simple, sturdy, useful, happy and has survived the test of time.

Everyone must have a piece of Pyrex in their household – what’s your favorite?

My new blog

My first goal for 2011 is underway. I have created a blog. I hope it will be a source of fun, inspiration and motivation.