~ Early Work Mercantile ~

My oh my, tis June already?...Please don't forget to check out our new artists and primitive handmades on Early Work Mercantile...Don't be late...Be the earlybird!!!

Take Care,

Tina

~ Remember Them ~

Shake a Veteran's hand and Thank him or her for all of the Sacrifices that they have made ...So that we may have it all...

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Remember those who have fallen because Freedom is never Free...

Wishing you a safe Memorial Day weekend ...

Take Care,

Tina

~ A Summers Garden ~

This year there looks to be a strong possibility of actually having coneflowers alive in the garden...Along with geraniums, nothing makes me think of summer more than the beautiful coneflower. Since moving here to NC about four years ago, I have never been lucky in finding the right spot for them to grow and thrive...I had been buying plants from Lowe's and had been treating them like babies...just to see them wither and die. While at Mama's this Spring, she slipped me some of her rogue plants...They are doing sooo much better than the store bought ones...You know how they always say that a mutt is a better dog than a pure breed? Well, I think that this holds true for plants too!!

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My dream is to one day have a primitive herb garden...full of bee balm, yarrow, lavender, thyme and rosemary...flanked of course by those lovely coneflowers...Hopefully, I can find a good spot in the yard for next summer...This summer I'll be watching these...and taking plenty of pictures!!

Take Care,

Tina

~ A Day to Chillax ~

Thank goodness it's Friday!! Since my last post (above), I have had an additional flat tire (on a different car) and my washer died on me in the middle of a full load of towels!!...I feel exhausted at this point...mentally, emotionally and physically!! It seems as if I have spent days on the phone and at the FAX machine and on the road for repairs...These are all things that can be managed...I just hate them all happening so close to each other...and to me!!...I am a Libra, I like balance...

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Today, I made it to the attic to work on a new quilt idea...I am feeling a little more comfortable with my rotary cutter and ruler now...Since I'm not a math person, all the fractions and precise cuttings drive me nuts and sometimes scare me away ...that's why I thought I would make my own simple quilt ...my own recipe!! I have picked out the colors...blue, cream and pink and the look..."old-timey"...Now to just get all the seams to match up!!

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Saturday I'll be going to the new JoAnn's store that just opened up here!! I am so happy that they finally decided to bring one here...Boy, have I missed JoAnn's... It was a bad habit that I couldn't break at one time...I was an addict...time to fall off the bandwagon!!

~ Wishing you a great and relaxing weekend! ~

Take Care,

Tina

~ Little Peaceful Dove ~

It looks like another hectic week is in store for moi...While in church on Sunday, a thief broke into our car...smashed the window and slashed a tire...and grabbed my daughter's purse...It seems that no matter how often you tell them(kids), they still make little mistakes...Leaving the purse in view was a costly mistake! Anyhoo, it's now time to deal with the insurance company and car repairs... I feel tired already!!

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Oh, to be a little dove...quiet, peaceful and serene....without the predators, of course!!

Take Care,

Tina

~ Early Work Mercantile~

Don't forget to drop by and see our new artists and wonderful "new" olde goodes at Early Work Mercantile...Bring a cup of coffe or tea with you because I know you'll want to stay awhile!!

Take Care,

Tina

~ Take a Look ~

Well, the room was finished a few days ago. Amazingly, it only took about an hour and a half...Except for getting hollered at a few times for dripping paint on the carpet...it all went by smoothly...I really like the new color. I'm a primitive magazine lover and I've noticed this shade of green all over the place...I have never been one who is drawn to this color but it made so many primitive rooms pop that I had to give it a try!!...I like it!!

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Tomorrow, I will attempt to take on my daughter's room...I absolutely will not show before pictures of this room...you would see why the word "condemn" comes to my mind. I will, however show the after shots...they are safe... A freshly painted room makes everything look better!! I really hope she doesn't read this!!LOL

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I have been here... but away these last few days because I am trying to figure out a new computer...I have fallen into a comfortable way of doing things with the other and this one has turned my world upside down!! I am trying to adapt...I think I learned how to crop and resize today...we'll see when I post this!!

Take Care,

Tina

~ Meow ~

Look what has found me now...I call him "Nelson", only because my high school gym teacher's name was Nelson...Fox!! Nelson has been a frequent visitor lately. I only used to see him at dusk...back then he was just a shadowy figure that you had to squint to see because he's very fast!...Flash forward, Now he just walks right up on the deck and eats all the leftover cat food that he wants anytime during the day...Sometimes I see him in the morning or sometimes at suppertime . I think he feels comfortable enough now to just do whatever he wants!...He is quick as lightening though if he hears any little noise...So I don't think he is a danger to any of us...I'm beginning to think I live in a wildlife reserve!!

Until next time...

Take Care,

Tina

~ Tape First...Paint Second~

A new week...a new project...woohoo! Just when I think that my cup runneth over...something new "to do" comes along...a paint project...This is the first room I want to paint this summer. The second is my daughter's room but it looks more like it should be "condemned" than painted at this point! She is a sweetie...but boy is she messy!! Anyway, her room is next in line...

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I wanted to show the "before" shots...only because I watch way too many renovation shows and this is how you do it...kidding!! I'll be showing the "after" shots in a few days...Oh, this is my son's room...he's a neat freak so everything is primed and waiting for my help!! He also loves primitives and his room really looks great once everything is in place...Check back for an update soon...Until next post...

Take Care,

Tina

~ Prom Weekend ~

Boy do I feel old now?...Yes!!! ...My baby girl just went to her senior prom over the weekend with her handsome date, Cole... I can remember my own prom like it was yesterday...It leaves me wondering ...How and when did she (and my little boy, not shown) grow up?...I don't think I will ever find the answer to those two questions... so I don't think about it... I just enjoy every day that I have with them...

Take Care,

Tina

~ Early Work Mercantile~

Don't forget to drop by and see our new listings and great new artitsts on Early Work Mercantile...Grab a cup of coffee or tea and mosey on over there and see some wonderful primitive wares and handmade goodes ...before they find a new home!!

Take Care,

Tina