Archive for December 2011
Craft Night at the Treasured Home
Last night, in our home, free of Christmas decorations, and visiting family, I became magically transformed into Mrs. Crafty! Imagine that! Always up for an adventure that’s fast and cheap,…
Read MoreMerry Christmas, Dear Friend
“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?” -Dr. Seuss (via Empress of the Eye) Thanks to you, my…
Read MoreNew Estate Sale Finds & Other Reasons to Shop at Veranda this Weekend!
OK. I want to see a raise of hands, for how many of you have finally finished all your shopping! Is that you, Beverly, I see, without your hand raised?…
Read MoreMaking the Most of an Air Mattress for Guests
My sailor son and his wife got into town Friday night, only to drive 3-plus hours to Redding, for a wedding yesterday. Now, they’re heading here, to spend Christmas with…
Read MoreMy New Ironstone Ebay Purchase
I’ll have to admit, my eBay buying experience is pretty limited, with mixed “buyer satisfaction” levels. And then there are the inflated postage rates. Maybe postage for my new ironstone…
Read MoreHold On Martha! Hobby Lobby’s In Town!
Well, today, I had a long list of errands to complete… like most of us. At the top of my list was making my maiden voyage to Hobby Lobby. They…
Read MoreThe House Is Decorated…At Last!
Well, I finally got the house “done up” for Christmas after Mr. Wonderful put the lights on the tree last night. I’ve done the lights plenty of times before, but…
Read MoreQuote of the Moment
As seen in front of San Francisco’s Ferry Building… So true! Go Army! Beat Navy! Enjoy your weekend!
Read MoreNew Finds at Veranda
Lately, all I write about is Veranda, but you know how it is when you have a new “baby”! Today was a “work” day for me at the shop and…
Read More18 Days Til Christmas…Oh My!
As a quick note about the Alemeda Antique Faire on Sunday, oh my gosh! The event is everything I had heard it was and more! I’ll post pictures, once they’ve…
Read MoreThe Party’s On at Veranda Sunday
As feared/expected, I’ll continue to be a good customer at Veranda. If you like the silver tiered dessert piece or the silver footed cheese plate to the right, you’ll find…
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