A week or so ago my friend, Debra, at Common Ground did a post about her space at Spring Creek. While looking at all the photos of her lovely things, I spied something that I had to have. I commented and asked Debra about this treasure. Long story short, we struck a deal and today it arrived.
Debra wrapped it so prettily, didn’t she? Okay, okay, I’ll open it!
Oh gosh darn it, forgive the reflection of my Kansas sweatshirt (given to me by a former student who went to KU undergrad and perfect for me because my brother-in-law was on the football team there.) Don’t you just love this beautiful old print? The collie has found the lost lamb. Dogs, sheep, lambs – I love them. The frame is old and beautiful. The only reason Debra could part with this is because she has one of her very own. By the way, Debra has a gorgeous home. I got to know her through Vintage Black Fridays and was amazed by all of her wonderful vignettes. Thank you, Debra – and thank you for the box it was shipped in. I promptly recycled it to ship out my part of this swap:
Now, I am very new to the swap business. This swap is all hearts – pink, white or red – everything has to have a heart on it or be in the shape of a heart. The only other swap I’ve done was with sweet Elyse. We called it a mini swap. I am not a crafter like so many of you talented bloggers. I stand in awe of your skill. Most of the things I included were vintage. I did, however, step out of my comfort zone and tried a bit of crafting. I’ll share photos with you after my package has been received.
While searching for vintage hearts, I found this for our kitchen:
It’s old and rusty – but look at that bakelite handle! Totally unexpected and totally wonderful!
Thank you for all your advice as to my bulletin board – so many fabulous suggestions! I still haven’t decided what to do – most likely I will make another one. Then I’ll have 2 – and the freedom to have a piece of art and an inspiration board. Thank you, friends.
Have a wonderful day.
That is a really cool old flour bin! And I bet your doggies really love your new picture!! :-) Can’t wait to see the pics from your swap!
Good Morning Claudia Sweetie…
Oh I love the picture. No wonder it was your little heart’s desire. It is truly beautiful. We had a collie, and they are so protective. What a beautiful photo. Where did you end up hanging it?
I can’t wait to see what you sent. I know it will be beautiful because you have so much beauty surrounding you, and what is this? You aren’t crafty? I have seen some mighty beautiful things you have shared sweetie. Most recently your bulletin board, and I loved your chalk board. You are much craftier than you think, and yes you even inspire us.
Thank you for sharing sweetie. I love to come and see what you are up to each day.
Have a beautiful day. Country hugs and much love, Sherry
Hi sweetie! That print is so beautiful!! I love it! I think it is just perfect for you :) I cant wait to see what you did for the swap!! I just know it will be gorgeous :) The tin you found id perfectly shabby too! Great find :)
Hugs,
Amy
hi claudia!
look at you, with all the swappin’! i love it! isn’t it so fun? :)
great idea about the 2nd bulletin board.
xo
elyse
Love, Love, Love that flour bin. Off to search vintage hearts to see what I can find. Don’t think you are about to swap this beauty.
Great Day to You-
Kate
Claudia,
I love that print. We just know everything will be fine for the lamb now the “lassie” has found him.
Blessings!
Gwen
I’d love to have that little flour canister, chick! Darling and RED. Yep, I’m always careful to not get “ME” in the picture when photographing glass. Hard to do sometimes though.
xoxo,
Connie
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Love the flour bin!! Awesome!! I once found an old red breadbox and made a miniature kitchen scene inside!
Don’t sell yourself short, Claudia. You are very creative, your inspiration board and chalkboard show that!!
Have a grand day!!
((Hugs))
I agree with Marsha’s comment about your creativity – the bulletin board is beautiful. :-) -amy
HI CLAUDIA, GREAT PICTURE, BRINGS A LOT OF WARMTH TO YOUR COTTAGE. WHAT A WONDERFUL SWAP. RIZZI
Hi Claudia…How’s my girl with the blu glasses?…
Your swap photo was wonderful…I can see why you love it.
I was catching up with you this morning and your sheet music bulliten board is great. Years ago my daughter and I covered a whole wall behind our piano with old music we had collected from vintage shops…It was a fun day wallpapering that wall with music.
Your four bin find=awsome., xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings…
Claudia it was wonderful to hear from you. Thank you so much for your input on my posting choices. I have done some reading about posting using the html. Your blog is so yummy. I just love it. Your purchase from Debra is awesome. I love that print too.
hugs
What a sweet old “Lassie”-picture :o)
And your flour-box looks pretty & pretty-old!
I also visited you to tell you that there is a little “giveaway-lottery” on my blog.
Maybe you’ve got the time and the good mind to go in for my draw. Would make me happy :o)
Hugs from Austria, Traude
lots of beautiful treasures!!!! how fun!
Hi Claudia,
What a beautiful picture! I can’t wait to see what you created for your swap!
What a gorgeous flour tin, what a great color and it’s perfectly rusty!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
Hey there, Claudia! I have been so out of it, lately (illness-mine, death-not mine friend, appendix removal-not mine grandson)
Anyhow, I have missed my bloggy friends!
I love the dog/lamb picture! I know why you NEEDED it!
Jealous. Me.
Claudia, I love the print (I had a collie growing up and adore lambs, too) and the neat bin! I can’t wait to see your swap things because you always find the neatest things. You have a mighty lucky swap partner!
XO,
Sheila :-)
GASP!!! The canister is A M A Z I N G!!!! Your swap pic is wonderful. How cool you both have one!! I love Debra too! Have fun with your heart swap. I did a Valentine Swap and got mine today!! Stay tuned I cannot show until the 14th but I can say LOVE IT!!!
Hugs, Lisa
That is a gorgeous old print…so dear. I have some old ones of dogs too. Your flour bin is really neat too…I love the red color!
Enjoy your swap! I’ve never done one before…
Hi, Claudia,
I can see why you fell in love with that sweet print!! I am glad you were able to get it. The vintage flour tin was wonderful, too. I look forward to seeing what you came up with for your swap. I hope you are having a lovely week, my friend! Vicki
Lovely to come across your blog and see all the delights of your cottage. I LOVE that image, I adore lambs, I remember as a child helping on the sheep farm next door to my Granny’s. I would help heard all the sheep and feed the orphan lambs :) Hugs, Catherine x
Hi Claudia, I am finally down to my last pinkie visit. Being gone on a Saturday is hard on the visiting process. However, I try to visit if I can. I scrolled down to your darling pink doll house chair. I too have a doll house that has been put away for a very long time. It is time I got it out and redo the rooms. I have a box of doll house furniture I haven’t see in years. sigh.
I do love your vintage print and the wonderful red flour bin. I agree the handle is a surprise. I too love the old vintage treasures.
Have a wonderful day.
Hugs, Jeanne
What a beautiful gift. The wrapping is wonderful. I also love that picture. I am so happy that you got it for yourself.
Have a smiling good day.
Can’t wait to see the pics from your swap!
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