The Wait is Over

After a week of keeping ya'll in suspense,

I was finally able to do a photo shoot.

As soon as I set everything up....the thunder and rain came

but I did manage in a few pics to show ya'll my give back for ya'll!!!!

If most of you are like me, then you love to browse blogland

while you're eating breakfast or sipping your morining coffee.

So, what better way to show ya'll your fabulous offerings than at breakfast?

One lucky reader will receive this lovely antique french linen

and sugar bowl which has the most lovely age and patina to it.

Some wonderful vintage sheet music for your crafting and altered pleasure.

Some wonderful old letters and postcards written to a mother from her son

along with a pair of children's shoes and vintage baby dress.

Now, once I got to this point it started to rain,

so I'm just gonna tell ya'll what else you get....

What?

You heard me....

There's more!!!!

My lucky reader will not only receive all of these lovely prizes but they will also

receive....

A gorgeous collection of vegetable and flower seeds from

Hometown Seeds.

These lovely folks have some really beautiful offerings

including an emergency garden packet if you need to grow your own garden

due to financial restraints or the apocalypse.

Wouldn't some of your own home grown flowers look pretty in your sugar bowl?

Your own vintage stationary

to compose your own treasured memories.

Last, but not least.....

a $50 dollar Visa giftcard!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, that's right ya'll.

I'm throwing in some moolah!!!!!

Sooooooooooooooooo

What does a gal (or guy)

have to do for all this greatness???

Leave a message.

That's it....

That's all.........

This giveaway is to totally celebrate my supportive readers who have been there through thick and thin.

If you happen to read my blog and have never decided to follow......

now's the time!!!

I'm offering one of my followers

$25 Visa Gift Card!!!

Just for hanging out with me.

How cool is that?!?!?!?!

If you want to spread the word......

go right  ahead.

Just let me know that you're sharing the love and I'm gonna share it back....

with

$25 dollars!!!!!!

Just let me know that you've let the world know about lil 'ol me and my blog in a separate reply and you're set.

This is over one hundered dollars in give back love folks!!!!!!

Thank ya'll soooooo much for an amazing year!!!!

I can't wait to show ya'll what's in the works for this coming year.

Still Hanging in There................

I'm still here.

I've tried desperately these last few days to get my giveaway posted.

I have some wonderful things for ya'll

but I can't get the opportunity to take pics

because it keeps raining.

The sun was out today so I ran outside,

set up my stuff

and got all ready to shoot some photos.

Then, the rain came.

It's not supposed to rain tomorrow.

I'm going to get this done.

The divine Mr. M even feels sorry for me.

He offered to be my assistant so that I can

tell ya'll about your giveaway.

I did happen to notice that I lost another follower today.

For all of ya'll who have been there .....

thank you.

I truly appreciate ya'll from the bottom of my heart.

Thanks for hanging in there......

I have great things for ya'll......

Tomorrow.

Happy Birthday to Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

This wednesday is a major milestone for me.

I turn one!!!!

Okay, I haven't lost my mind and have resorted back to childhood

(although that doesn't sound like a bad idea really..)

Wednesday will mark my first birthday

as

Six in One Hand!!!

You can continue to clap and scream....

I'll wait........

Exhausted yet?

I am so grateful to all of ya'll out there in blogland.

This past year has taken me on the most amazing journey.

I have met some of the most awesome people

and have forged some wonderful friendships.

I have been places and seen sights

(not to mention spent some major cash...and checks...and credit.)

Through all of my ups and downs...ya'll have been there.

Tumor....check.

New job....check.

Brand new husband and four kids....check.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I'm doing a giveaway!!!!

I'll tell ya all about it tomorrow.

I'm pulling out all the stops on this puppy!!!!

I can't wait to share the love that ya'll have given me!!!!

See ya tomorrow!!!

Now, where did Shuga put my birthday cake?

Purple heart

I know that ya'll are wondering where I've been for the last few weeks.

I have been injured in the line of duty....

as a mama.

I fell down the stairs while caring my youngest daughter

because she had a sore foot.

Unfortunately, instead of receiving a purple heart

the only thing I did receive was a purple, swollen ankle.

I didn't fracture anything but I did tear a ligament pretty good

so I'm just now getting into the swing of things.

I'll be talking with ya'll soon!!!!!

My one year anniversary is coming up and I've got some awesome stuff in store!!!

I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a

Happy Independence Day!!!!

As we barbeque, spend time with families and possibly set ourselves on fire with fireworks,

please remember all of the priviledges and rights that we have been afforded because of our forefathers

who took a stand and had to fortitude to follow it through.

Now.............

could somebody pleeeeeze pass the potato salad?

California Love

Hi all!!!!

I know that ya'll are wondering where I've been.

The Divine Mr. M and I just arrived back to Texas

from San Francisco where we celebrated our first anniversary!!!!

I can't wait to show ya'll all of the great sights

(and even better finds)

from our trip!!!!

I'm going to rest now.....

I have horrible jet lag.

Time to Get Things in Order

I had such a great time in Athens

at Winnie and Talula's.

Not only were some of my good friends in attendance,

but there was some amazing finds as well.

See that fabulous little clock ?

It's mine.......

Go ahead and drool.

I'll wait.

The ever popular Mindy and Linda enjoying

the fabulosity of Linda's booth.

Linda's shop, Willow Nest, carries some of the most beautiful

pieces of vintage items and whimsy that you could ever lay your eyes on.

Linda's dose of white with a touch of color is simply perfect.

This ribbon and millinery were divine and were just right for spring.

Willow Nest also knows how to add the most wonderful

use of contrast such as velvet and burlap.

I made a bee line over to one of my favorite booths ever....

Robojunker...aka Margo.

Margo's wares make me swoon.

Although I'm a pearls and diamonds wearing lady

I'm really a rust and bolts kinda gal.

I LOVE RUST!!!!!

There...I said it...

I have an addiction to industrial junk

and Margo is one of my suppliers to my habit.

Just look at this scale!!!

With rust like this, who needs frills?

I tried to buy it but Mr.M reminded me that I already own one just like it...darn.

Margo did have some pretty shiny glass

because every girl needs some kind of bling.

This printer's tray was stunning.

The possibilities were endless but I had my eye on a few other items that I will show ya'll later.

I had to stop in and visit with my fairy blog parents,

Debbie and the infamous Cat Daddy

of Talking Trash.

My fairy blog mama did not disappoint.

Remember the clock?

That's right...swiped it right up from her booth.

There was nothing trashy about this offering of gorgeous delights.

Cat Daddy was out on the street corner (literally)

showcasing some of his fine silver and great vintage finds.

See this really awesome post?

Cat Daddy had it......and I wanted it....baaaaaaaaad!!!

I begged.

I pleaded.

I made puppy dog eyes and stucky my lip out

but Mr. M wasn't having any of it.

He said the truck was too small to tote it home...boo!

It was such a gorgeous day that even the butterflies were

out and about.

There were so many beautiful finds that I don't have time to list them all

but I wish that I could.

Being in Athens definitely gave me a new perspective for

the spring.

I felt fresh and renewed and ready to get everything in order

for the renovation and remodeling of our house and our lives.

It was so great to see old finds and friends.

If you're ever up by Athens, stop by Winnie and Talula's and stay for a while.

Who knows?

Perhaps you will be ready to get things in order as well.