JUST BLUE

My new shelves that is, not me.  No I am actually feeling better, especially after my quick trip up to Kingsport, TN yesterday.  It was a very cold windy day, and yes I did have a headache, just learning to deal with them, but other than that it was a really nice trip.  Love seeing all the rolling hills in the mountains starting to put on their green coat of grass and the rivers running along side the road, water was a little rough with the wind blowing and yes we did see some snow still laying around in a few places.  OK lets get to the good part, the shopping.  Well when we got to Bonnie's shop,  she had the coffee pot on and had stopped and picked up doughnuts for us to enjoy with the hot coffee, it just hit the spot from coming in from the cold wind.  I really enjoy not only coming up to see what she has gotten in her shop, but I get to spend time with her catching up on what has been going on with her and her family.  Just a really nice time spent talking and shopping all morning.  Don't you just love these blues, everytime I open a magazine and see blue stuff I start drooling.  Well I thought I had found blue heaven yesterday, I actually bought all her blue pieces.  Wanted to add in more color to my primitive decor, especially since the spring and summer months are coming.  Also found a few bunnies to bring home, yes bunnies are starting to multiply in my house.  I had gotten down my one and only spring/summer box down, yes that is all I had, I realized I had not collected much for the up coming months, so here was my chance.  I have already a place for the long shelf, it will go in my bedroom with my primitive clothes hanging on it.  The box with the drawer, like a letter tray will go on my table with a spring display, already been playing with it.  The others, well you just never know where it might end up, thats part of the fun in decorating, will share pictures when I get it all arranged.

 This is one area I have already started on, this corner of the living room next to the dining room use to have the large wardrobe here, I moved it into my sewing room.  Now this nook is used for a sitting area after dinner as others might be finishing up there coffee and dessert, just perfect for someone to sit here and still be part of the dining room area.  This area was also featured in the upcoming fall issue of CS, but it will be different, I have changed this area.  Oliver and I sit here and read also, you can see the little bunny I bought Oliver, I just love hearing him say carrots, after I ask him what bunnies eat.

 Just a close view, folded a little quilt, added a box, little basket with eggs in it, little bird for spring.

Love this spring display, the sampler was stitched by Jenn at taylors farmhouse attic, just love her stuff, just received a new one today from her, can't wait to get out.  My other favorite thing is the little blue box with the bunny in it, just too cute.  Well I have just started on my spring house, will share other pictures as I get them up.  I have also just had the phone interview with the writer this morning that will be doing my aritcle for Country Sampler, I received the pictures the other day, really turned out well, well all but one, my picture, I looked old and tired looking, well actually I feel that way lately, LOL, oh well it is what it is.  Hope everyone has a great weekend, will be in the mid-70's here saturday, yeh, can't wait, going to be decorating and piddling away with my stuff, you know that fun stuff we get to do from time to time.  Hugs Vicky

Oliver's First Snow

 Wanted to drop by this cold morning and show a couple of pictures of Oliver enjoying his first snow, and of course had to taste a little of it.  This was our first snow a couple of weeks ago, one minute we had nothing and within the our the ground was covered.  Yes he is growing like a weed.

Oliver was outside with his mom and dad running and playing, his dad said he was mostly interested in the cars.  Oliver will be two the first of May, boy how time flies.  I hate I have not been on my blog since this past novmember, I just don't know were time goes, just doesn't seem to be enough of it lately.  I got sick right after the photo shoot with a sinus infection from hell, just could not shake it.  And then hubby got sick right before  christmas, had to sleep in his recliner for two weeks, and then finally after the first of the year we were finally better.  Just alot going on with working, keeping Oliver and just day to day living.  And of course 3 weeks ago my migraines kicked back in can't seem to get rid of them also.  But on a brighter note, spring is coming, my sister and I went up to Nanbrook farm spring open house this past friday, loaded up on spring flowers and of course a prim bunny.  Spring just can't get  here fast enough this year, started putting out a few items in the house in mid-february.  Looking forward to this saturday, will be going up to The Rusty Relic and Country Heart for their spring open houses, so lots of new spring goodies are coming to my house, can't wait.  Also planning a trip this month to Kingsport,Tn to visit with my friend Bonnie who has a shop, Primitive Gatherings, can't wait to see all her spring goodies and to have a visit with her, she is always so sweet, makes my hubby and I a cup of coffee, just a nice visit with a friend and browsing through her shop for a couple of hours.  Well need to get started with getting caught up around the house, miss everyone so much, have to get caught up with everyone on their blogs.  I hate I didn't get my winter house up on my blog, but I am planning on showing some of my spring arrangements and some things I have been doing to shake up my house.  So everyone take care, Hugs Vicky

Fall Photo Shoot and Oliver walking

 Having problems loading pictures today, wanted to give you 2 for 1.  Anyway about the photo shoot, everything went really well, Bill and Gloria, well it was like having good old friends come by and spend the day with you.  They arrived at 8:30 and proceeded to start in the kitchen, they took two pictures in there.  Gloria didn't bring things to add in, she did pull a fabric pumpkin to add to a display I had in there, the editor wanted a real big fall display in there, she then lit candles I had, I think this picture will turn out so well.  It took almost all morning to do the kitchen I have a long and narrow one, not a lot of room in there.  They took 1 picture in the master bedroom, 2 in my sewing room, 1 in Oliver's room, 1 corner in my den and 5 photos in my liv/den area.  They said my house was very photogenic and they loved how th light came in in the living room.  I am so glad I did this, no regrets, just a relaxing day with them, it took until around 4:30 that afternoon.  They are always on the look out for houses, if you feel like this is something you would like to do you can email me and I will get you in touch with Bill and Gloria.  Still do not know which issue, the editor will decide, either the Home Tour edition or the fall issue, will let you know.

 Hard to tell I had a photo shoot the day before, yes Oliver is back, you can see all his toys in the background.

 Oliver has to turn and sit and then stand up to get in my kitchen, his grandpa helped him learn how.

 Oliver is on the move to see what he can find to get into, loves his new freedom, walks around all day.

 His favorite pasttime is doors, love to open and close them, ok just too cute, I really miss the little guy when I don't have him.

 Yes he just loves to help his Nana rearrange her primitives, he is really good about my stuff he knows what no means.

Still on the move, I think the only time he is still is while he naps.  I hope everyone has a great time with their family and friends next week, families are always very special.  I am starting to put up my winter decorating, yes all the pumpkins are coming down.  I will have a winter tour of my house sometime in early december.  Everyone take care, Hugs Vicky

Date with Country Sampler

I have a date with Country Sampler its going to be November 8th.  I got a call before Labor Day asking if I decorate for fall, seems like they needed another house, one had fallen through, yes I told her I decorate for fall like most people decorate for Christmas, so I resubmitted pictures and they are coming for a fall photo shoot now.  Yikes and its getting close, so much to do and so little time, going to be working on the outside some this week, its going to be around 80 this week, what happened to fall.  Next week I am moving to the inside to clean really good temps are going to be in the 60's next week good fall cleaning weather.  So here is a little taste of my fall decorating, my house is decked out like it has never been before.  As for the rest of the fall decorating you will have to wait until the magazine comes out.    I would like to thank Betty Crowe for giving my blog link to Bill Mathews the photographer, none of this would be happening if it were not for
Betty.  If you have never been on Betty's blog you are in for a treat, its like going by a dear friends house for a cup of coffee.  Her blog is Through my back door, so stop by and enjoy a visit with Betty.  On another note Oliver is walking yes he is rearranging my cabinets and is loving his new freedom, will have to get some new pictures up soon of Oliver.  He is also going to be representing the March of Dimes this time, he is going to be attending a fund raising this coming sunday, a black tie event, he is going to be wearing a little tux.  There will be other events that he will attend and then next April when we have the walk for the March of Dimes we will be leading the walk off.  Well need to get started on some yard work today and some window wasing, just wanted to let everyone know what has been going on with me the last couple of months, everyone take care, will let you know what issue it will be in either next fall or the home tour edition.  Hugs Vicky

Garden Tour

 Gardens nourish the soul, a sign I have hanging in my garden, and I really believe that is true.  Every spring I can't wait to get into my flower gardens and see what has come back from last year and what I can add for the coming season.  I hope you enjoy my little gardens spread out throughout my yard.

 Added a bench in the back of this long fenced area on the side of my house.  I added one of my favorite birdhouses on top, you can just barely see it peaking through.  I love all the purples and yellows I added this year.

 This is just below the last picture, just  right before you enter the back yard.  Some of my tall phlox didn't come back here this year, the corner in the back was just full of them last year, need to think of something tall to go in maybe this fall, so it will be back in the spring.  Love the old looking bird feeder, just adds the right height to this bed.  Throught out my garden you will see lots of signs I have collected, some read, bumble bee crossing,  To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow, and olde garden tools, I am always on the lookout for garden signs they add so much to a garden.

 This large planter sits in an area where I have a bench area next to the fireplace chimney.  This area gets changed out with the seasons.  So glad I took this picture a few weeks ago, this large planter of flowers, well it didn't make it through the very hot days we have had, can't wait to fill it with pansies.  This area is one of my favorite places to sit outside, just too hot this summer to do so.  I plan to make up for lost time this fall.

 This bed sits at the corner of driveway.  I had changed it some this year, added stepping stones, they have dragon flies on them and made a little path to the birdbath.

This is a very large bed that sits in my front yard.  I have all sorts of seasonal flowers that bloom throughout the season here, along with some large pots added for interest.  You can barely see the little blue wagon that sits in the front of this bed, it is up next to a tree.  I love to put pumpkins in it for the fall season.  Well just a few of my flower beds this year, there is one in the back of the house I didn't get to this year, it turned so hot, I had to stop being outside.  I hopefully will get back in them this fall for some redoing while you can still buy some flowers before winter.  This time of the year my beds start looking a little over grown, it is so humid and hot here in the south, and I have asthma, so it prevents me from being outside, can't wait to the cooler time of the year when I can be outside again playing in my flower beds, nourishing my soul.  Everyone stay cool,   Vicky

Decorating with Summer Blues

 When I started decorating with more primitive items they fit so well the the earthy tones I have in my house, all the fall tones in the autumn, I add in more reds for the winter, well when it came to last spring and summer, what could I add to give it just a little amount of color for summer.  I started collecting more blues, and I have fallen back in love with the color again. Back in the early summer, hubby and I took a very quick trip to see a friend of mine, Bonnie, she owns Primitive Gatherings shop in Tn.  Well she had so many items I could use to decorate for the summer season.  I picked up the little blue cabinet, didn't know where I would put it, the walls are getting full here.  I decided to move a couple of areas around, so I put it up on top of the step back cabinet for now.  I also picked up the basket and blueberries at her shop, just love the berries, good ones are hard to find.

 OK, had to throw in a picture of Oliver with his dad, taken earlier this summer, just love his new hat.

 Here I have taken a reproduction dough box, and added some blue bowls I have recently purchased, along with the doll and some red flowers.  I like changing out this box every season, it sits on my dining room table.

 I had this bowl rack in my kitchen in the spring, moved it back in here, added the red bowl and little dolls, some rag balls, and throw. My bedroom is done in reds, blues, browns.

 Wanted to share my new blue quilt, finding the perfect blue is hard, actually it is a little darker than the picture show.  I change it out in the fall and winter with a red quilt.

 This area above an old pie safe used for clothing in my bedroom, gets changed out with the seasons also, her used some blues for the summer season.

 This area next to the bathroom I have just added, wanted to share with you the little doll, all done in blue.

The fireplace gets a new look this time of the year, here I placed the little old childs wagon chair, a recent purchase this summer along with it the doll all done in blue and the little pillow.  Well hope you enjoyed seeing some of my summer decorating, thought I better show it to you before the house gets decked out for the fall season.  I will be sharing some other summer items with you, a tour of my garden and and summer wedding.  Well need to get back to my fall handmades, I have body parts everywhere, fall is fast approaching.  Everyone take care.  Hugs Vicky

Country Sampler looking for a few good houses

Hi everyone, yes I know I fell off blogland again, where does time go.  I will get into what I have been doing later, but first I have had a little secret, I was asked to submit pictures of my home to Country Sampler Magazine back in the spring.  Well the editor picked my house for a photo shoot, so they will be coming all the way from Kansas, so they are looking for a few more homes to do along the way.  I know there are lots of you girls who have fantastic houses and who know how to decorate them.  You all have seen the type of houses they use in their magazine.  If this is something that you would be interested in doing all you have to do is email me with your name and phone number so I can give it to either the stylist or the photographer and they will get in touch with you about the details of submitting pictures to them for the editor to see.  Believe me your house does not have to be perfect, mine certainly isn't.  Infact when they were wanting me to submit my pictures I had just moved four rooms of furniture around and things where still in boxes and I was in the middle of tax season with all my paper work everywhere.  I had to move boxes out of the way, take the pictures and shove them back, so everything does not have to be perfect, lots of things needs doing at my house.  So here is my email address  greencreekprimitives@hotmail.com please email if you are interested or if you know of others you can ask.  I wanted to add a couple of pictures today, but the computer had a mind of its own and wouldn't let me.  So I will try to put up a few pictures later of what I have been doing this summer, gardening, bridal tea party, helping with a wedding and of course a little summer decorating with summer blues, and I am knee deep in fall handmades, pumpkins and pumpkin folk everywhere. And of course Oliver is growing like a weed, will have some pictures of him at the wedding.  Everyone take care,  thanks for all your help, Hugs Vicky