I gotta be me....

I have decided that there is no use fighting it. I am what I am and I need to have things around me that make me smile. There are many styles to home decor. You have have Shabby Chic, Farmhouse, French Country, Americana, bright and bold or grays, black and whites. Over the years I have considered many different decorating options, but I always tend to stick with things that go good with flowers. There is nothing that makes me happier than a vase or container with a floral arrangement in it. Flowers are the epitome of spring, happiness, rebirth after a cold, bitter winter. I love flowers. I really do. 

In my small 2 bedroom, one bath home I didn't realize how many flower arrangement I have. I often think about downsizing on them. But other than the occasional family gathering and a friend stopping by to drop something off or the grandkids coming to visit, nobody ever sees my home but me. And if flowers make me happy, then happy I will be. And if somebody doesn't like all the floral in my home. Oh well, their loss. I see the beauty in them. They calm me when I'm stressed. And make me smile when I'm feeling down. Let's stroll through my "garden" and my current arrangements I have. Fair warning....half of them have daisies in them somewhere since that is my all time favorite flower.

This pitcher is a vintage McCoy pitcher that my cousin and I bought for our Mamaw Eden when we were in our early double digits (around 50 years ago.)

This was my new recent one on the dining room table. When I was cleaning closets this week, I finally found my little African Violet covered egg pill box. Now I am happy with the display.

This container was full of the lavender. But I came across the purple tulips and added them to it. It all goes perfect with the dining room colors of blue and purple.

Just a few bright yellow in a chicken coffee cup in the kitchen on one of my shelves.

My recent pitcher that a friend bought for me. Obviously, I loved daisies in it.

These are some pink fabric and lace flowers I bought at Walmart years ago. I just adore them.My grandson Caleb bought me the milk glass vase at a flea market when he was about 11 years old because he knew I love milk glass.

The pitcher and bowl belonged to my mother-in-law. I had bought it for her in the 1980's from Home Interior. When she passed away, my father-in-law gave it back to me. 

And one of my all time favorites that has probably been used in just about every room of every place I have lived since I got them. I love the vase and the flowers and they go good anywhere. 

My Fenton glass flower baskets with some pretty pinks for my bedroom.

Another white milk glass vase. I love these flowers. I got them for .25 cents for the bunch at a yard sale and they are some of my favorites.

Thank you for visiting "my garden" with me. I do not have a green thumb so this is the best I can do. Hope you enjoyed it.

Fabric flowers......

All it takes is one pic of something that catches my eye to send me off and running to Pinterest. Today's obsession is with fabric flowers. Mostly tulips. But any would interest me. Here are some that caught my fancy, 

Here is a little different style. And it even has picture step-by-step instructions.

I love the assorted patterns in this one. Looks just like a beautiful spring bouquet. It has very detailed directions.

Of all of them, I think this is my favorite. I love the yellow fabric.

But this one comes in a close second. I'm not normally a purple person, but I do love these. I am sure Ms. Debbie at Jeremiah-2911 will love this one because of all those beautiful shades of purple.

These would make a pretty bouquet to give someone for Valentine's day.

So would these. I like the way they are shaped. 

These are not fabric flowers but this is one of my all time favorite centerpiece/tablecloth ideas and I am going to keep searching until I can find a tablecloth and be able to do this.

It's 18 degrees here today and I am tired of winter already....and it's January. So if you have the cold weather, stay warm. If you are blessed to have hot or warm weather today, invite me to dinner. I could sure stand a heat wave.

Tupperware

I miss the vintage Tupperware. There were some favorite pieces I used to have that I wish now I had kept. I checked the new books and they either don't carry them or have modified them and I liked the old better. Here are a few....

The canister sets. I just loved these and the bright yellow color.

Now they are bland. Available in black and white. Just because times change doesn't mean my taste does. I like options and black and white is not necessary one of them.

My favorite thing ever and I was truly shocked that they don't carry it was the ice cream container. Perfect for a half gallon of ice cream and it never got freezer burn.

The bread keeper. A nice container that kept your bread fresh longer AND kept it from getting squished by anything else.

The little shredder/grater thing was great. I had mine until about 2 years ago when the grater cracked and broke in half. It was a sad day. I used this constantly for onions as I do not like big chunks in my baked beans or potato salad. I really miss this.

My favorite bowls ever. Just over the years they got so stained and scratched up that I just pitched them. Regret that now.

They do have some similar ones but I'm not loving the colors and the price was outrageous.

I also loved the deviled egg tray. You could take the slots out and it became a relish tray or a double dish for fudge. I used this a lot.

And I loved the lunch box. It was hard plastic and you didn't have to worry about your sandwich or chips getting mashed. I really miss this.

They did come out with a new style and it is pretty. But it is twice the cost of a similar one from Thirty-One so I won't be ordering a lunch box.

As a matter of fact, I could probably find knock-off of Tupperware on Amazon for a lot less money. I need to check that out some day. Especially to see if anybody still makes the ice cream container.

Sunday's songs

Pretty in Pink

I love colors. My whole  house is full of color. I have always loved anything pink and I find myself being more and more drawn to pink. Here are some pink things I am loving today.

Well, you had to know vintage Pyrex is at the top of my list. 

While I like the solid above, I adore the Gooseberry pink bowls.

And the pink daisy has always been a favorite of mine. 

Check out this gorgeous pink Fenton glassware.

And the pink rose Fiesta dishes.

I fell in love with this quilt. It is something like I want for my bedroom.

A friend of mine owns a floral shop and this was a new wreath design featuring old country roses. I love it. 

I commented on it on Facebook and next thing I know Marketplace popped up on my side bar and recommended these pictures. 

And last but not least, I am slowly falling in love with flamingos. I have incorporated a couple into my beach room and beach bathroom decor. Check this out. It is a rose gold necklace with a flamingo. I am in love with it.  

Well that's it for today. Have a great Saturday.

Friday Foto Friends

I love my drive to work. No matter which route I take, when I get close to work I have mountains in front of me and a river beside my car. And even on an overcast day like this morning was, I have some beautiful clouds to look at.

Throwback Thursday

Just a few old pics that popped up in my Facebook memories this week.

My Great Aunt Romaine. She lived to be 98 and smoked her corncob pipe, wore pioneer hats and dresses and combat boots till the day she died. I think it was the late 60's or early 70's that she died. 

My Great Grandpa Moses McComas. Reported to be about 4' 10" tall. His gun was taller than him.

My niece Cindi and my son Chris at the house I grew up in from the time I was 9 months old till I got married.

L-R Nieces Amy and Lori, then my daughter Diana, my nephew Jacob and my niece Cindi (Yes the same Cindi from above.)

 I grew up in a hollow (pronounced holler). This is our road taken from standing in our yard. Daddy's been gone 20 years and Mom moved into town when he passed. My brother owns the old home place so I still have an opportunity to go back and visit any time I want.  

Have a blessed Thursday.