It's Been Flooding!!

Unfortunately, it's been inside the house and not outside where we need it.  This week brought and overflowing toilet (thanks boys!) and a hose that decided it didn't like being hooked to the washing machine anymore.  My husband put it back on, but today it told me it really didn't want to be there.  So, we should be done.  What comes in twos, comes in threes.  Toilet - 1, Washing Machine - 2.  Done....

I drove the boys to my parent's house on Tuesday.  Spent the night and came back home yesterday - leaving the boys to spend time with their grandma, pappy, aunt, uncle and cousins.  One of the old barns on the property is falling down, so dad has been salvaging the wood and some other things that were in there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cool stuff!  I might be picking some of these things out to bring home next time!

On the ride home I decided to stop in an antique shop that I pass every time.  I picked up five, yes, five flower frogs!  For now, they sit in the basket with my exchange from Fiona.

I love the shape on this next one.  It's marked "made in France" on the bottom. 

Now I just need to acquire some more scissors!!

I also have had some luck recently!  Myra held a contest to see who could guess what the third section of the Mystery Sampler would be.  I was one of three who guessed correctly.  Any of you who have been lucky enough to receive something from Myra know how wonderful her goodies are.  Look at what she sent!

 

This amazing little wallet!  And see the adorable button!?!?

 

Tucked inside in one of the pockets was her card - such a neat idea.  She included her name, blog name, blog address and her mailing address.  I might just have to make up some cards of my own to send with things.

This will come in handy on those days when I don't want to take my "luggage" with me (that's what my boys call my purse).  Just enough space to hold my id, a couple of cards and some $$.

Thanks Myra!  I love it!!

Next, Julie, from  I'll Cross That Leg When I Get To It, held a giveaway for her 200+ followers.  I was so excited to get her email that my name was picked!  She included this awesome piece made by herself, a Shabby Chic Scissor Beak Bird.  She also included a BBD design, with fabric and thread to finish it.  She even sent two colors of threads so I can chose which color I'd like to stitch this in.

I tried out a couple different looks with the scissors I do have.  Which one do you like better?

The older silver pair? 

The gold pair?   

The pink pair? 

Or the pair with the fob? 

I have to find some little spools of thread to put on the three posts on the base.  Thank you so much Julie!  I love the bird and am looking forward to stitching the BBD piece!!

I have been stitching - but it is for an exchange, so I can't show it yet.  For any of you that like cats, go to Gazette94 for some cute freebies that were just posted today!

Thanks for stopping by!  We're preparing for another heatwave - good weather to stay in and stitch!