Welcome to A Favorite Thing, number four! Every week we share one of our favorite things with each other. Since almost everything I have in this cottage is a favorite thing, I think I am in no danger of running out of ideas.
Let’s look back at some highlights from last week.
First up:
Dayle’s sewing machine, passed down from grandmother to mother and now to Dayle. It’s a beauty and since I got my very own Featherweight this week, I had to feature another gorgeous Singer machine.
These amazing bird house planters, from Tracy MB’s trip to the Ellis Bird Farm.
And Laura’s sewing mementos from her grandmother; the mammy pin cushion and the darning egg. What treasures.
This is my entry for this week.
This little vintage spice shelf hangs on the wall in my sewing/creative/studio space. I found it in a local antique shop. It still has the original label on the back. It holds a few treasures; my little lamb with the party hat that you can also see in my header, a vintage scottie toothpick holder, a little pink shaker and a box of doll clothespins. It’s the perfect little shelf for small treasures. I love the sort of Art Deco design at the top.
Now, it’s your turn. Share a favorite thing of yours!
You can link up anytime from this evening through Sunday. Make sure you enter the URL of your post. If you’re unsure how to do that, just click on your post title after you’ve published it and copy the information in your browser address window. Come back here, paste the URL into your link entry and there you go! If you have any problems, drop me an email and I’ll help you out. Please link back to this blog on your post. That way, those that read your post and are interested in reading more can do so.
One of my concerns about link parties is that the very reason for them has somewhat gone by the wayside. They’ve become so big and there are so many of them that many bloggers don’t take the time to visit any of the other participants. Link parties are a way to meet new bloggers and share with each other and the only way to do that is to visit each other. So, please, take some time to visit everyone over the next few days. No rush. Stop by, introduce yourself, and leave a comment. It’s the neighborly thing to do.
Thanks bunches for hosting again this week – You are appreciated!
Looking forward to some beautiful Fall weather this weekend and hope you have the same.
Have a great weekend.
Thanks for hosting. It was pretty hot today. Hoping for cooler weather.
Brenda
Yes, that little design at the top could be a hotel in New York City. I noticed your little lamb immediately, sweets! I figured that would somehow make its way into your “favorite things” at some point.
xoxo,
Connie
I love those bird house planters! I remember admiring them last week too. You lucky girl Claudia! You have a featherweight. My dream machine!! Thank you for hosting and have an exemplary weekend.
Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
I look forward to joining in each week. On Friday I pick my next favorite thing, take a few pictures, write a few words and remember why I like my choice of the week. Great motivation. Thanks Claudia.
Joy
Hi Claudia; just put together a post on my favorite mottos. Thanks for hosting.
Rob
Oh I love everything, I can’t pick just one.. I LOVE the sewing machine and that Mammy pin cushion is beyond sweet!
Robyn
Hi, first time joining in with your Favorites Friday. I haven’t signed up for Linky Followers yet so I can’t follow but I did add your blog to my blog list. Thanks for hosting, I had three favorites in my post.
Denise.
I love those bird house planters also…such creativity.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Thanks for hosting! I do love seeing the things the others love the most.
Thanks so much for including me in your features, Claudia! I’m so happy you have your own Singer now and hope you enjoy it for years to come.
Thanks for hosting this fun party. I have enjoyed mingling with the party-goers and making new friends.
P.S. I love your adorable shelf, and all of the treasures it holds. The clothespins are my favorite.
Hi Claudia,
How I have enjoyed strolling through your post. Your featured blogs are so charming. I love the vintage sewing machine. The nostalgia is endearing in each photo.
What a delightful party! I am enjoying each weeks submissions so much. all the entrys are such a wonderful source of inspiration.
Thank you so much for hosting.
Blessings,
Carolynn
This was so much fun last week. Looking forward to visiting all of the participants. Claudia, thanks for hosting.
Balisha
Thanks so much for hosting this, Claudia. It’s such a great idea and I’m glad I finally jumped in on it!
What a sweet Saturday morning surprise — thanks so much Claudia for featuring the Ellis planters! Love your darling little shelf and it’s contents. I’m looking forward to visiting all of these wonderful favourite things over the weekend. Thanks so much for hosting this great party! :)
Thanks for featuring my mammy pincushion, Claudia. I love those planters. Happy to be joining in again this week.
Hugs,
Laura
What a nice Sunday meme… thank you so much for inviting me to join. I’ve enjoyed your features and look forward to checking out the party… Thank You for hosting!
That shelf is just adorable, Claudia, and all your treasures look just perfect on it and really suit its charming personality. I’m so glad you left the blue that way. Another person might have been tempted to paint it, but you left its sweet character in tact. I love that!