My gypsy blood

We are on the move again!
I swear I have gypsy blood!
You see I can't stay in one house for too long!
Thankfuly I am married to a wonderful man who puts up with my whims.

Let the packing and sorting begin..... {again}

{here she is}

** TA - DA **

I am excited, not about packing and lifting and moving
and all that not so fun stuff
but I am excited to have the opportunity to live
in an 1800s victorian queen anne !

My dream come true!
She needs some TLC and lots of elbow grease to make her shine again but I am up for the job!
And I will take you all with us as we renovate this beauty!

She needs a name..... don't you agree every home needs a name?
Any suggestions?

Love all the gingerbread trim and architectural details

Beautiful hardwood floors and 2 arched bay windows in the parlors
{the ceiling fan will be replaced with a vintage chandelier}

The fireplace is beautiful...
this picture does not show the detail and elegance of it all!
{that vintage light is amazing}

I think this might be my favorite room....
imagine soaking in that wonderful tub,
candles, champagne and a good book!
Ahhhhhhh.........
Now thats what I'm talking about!

The back porch even has a swing and potting/gardening cabinet!

as you may have guessed life is alil bit......
NO a lot bit hectic right now!
We have 2 houses, we are trying to empty the old one out
to get it ready to list
and freshen up the new one before we move in!
Plus the 15th - the 18th we are having a big ole bash
that can not be canceled......it was planned a year ago!
So I have a weekend long farewell party
{with over 75 people coming here to camp out}
to get ready for!

I have been missing you all......
I hope your summer has been fun so far!
I will post when I can and visit when possible!
When we get settled you are all invited over for tea and cupcakes! :-)

Take care
and
may God Bless you always!

One mans trash.....

Could have been Dollys treasures.....

{You can click to enlarge pics}
I went with hubby to the scrap yard the other day
to help unload his truck full of rusty scrap metal stuff.



Oh my gosh the saying
"One mans trash is another mans
{in this case womans"}treasure!
Was so true this day!

See that green metal chaise.... I so wanted that!

I really really wanted to dig to see what else
was buried in that pile

See this green chair..... I wanted that too!!!!

Hubby refused to take anything home
and I could not dig anything out because I had my flip flops on!
Next time.... I go and he stays home!
Did you see anything you'd consider a treasure in that pile?

God Bless dear friends

A Hunting We Will Go

We have been house hunting!
Do you love to look at old houses?
Come with me and take a peek......

This one is a huge castle like victorian... I'd feel like a princess living here!
We looked at this house years ago and its back on the market......
I know the outside leaves lots to be desired!
NO curb appeal, no yard!
But the inside is amazing.... yes amazing!
I will do a post on this house soon.
I took a lot of inside pics!

Loooove this second empire home....
beautiful bay windows, the architectural details are amazing!
The yard is just as beautiful!
It has an offer pending! :-(

This one is beautiful inside and out!
A lil queen ann victorian cottage!
It features 2 of those amazing bay windows
and all those amazing architectural details!
{it is tugging at my heart}

I love this one...
but the drawback is.......
its on the main road and I am not sure we want to hear all that traffic noise!

Cute.... but too arts and crafts style!
Too boxy for me if that makes sense!

I know my heart stopped when I saw this one too!
The outside is amazing... I mean breath taking.....
BUT
the inside was a real let down....painted molding and plain and simple!
I know I could do a lot to it but its out of our comfort zone!
Its one of those homes that are priced too high but you have to see it anyways!
BIG LET DOWN!

Wish us luck...... Show you more soon
God Bless dear friends

fresh and juicy

Guess what season it is?

Strawberry jam making season

We love strawberry jam!

God bless dear friends

vintage lace & peonies

I just found this piece of vintage lace
and thought it needed a pretty bouquet to show it off!

Plus I am dealing with this sinus thing that is making sick
and I needed something pretty to look at!

Wishing you a joyous weekend!
Blessings dear friends
xxoo

We have a PINK Winner

First off a huge HUG to everyone
who entered and to those whom put my link on their blogs!
I appreciate your thoughtfulness and wonderful comments!
I love hosting give aways...
I get to meet so many people whom I may never have met!
A huge Thank you to Jason at CSN stores...... You Rock!
CSN has so many stores and so many wonderful products to choose from...
I have compiled a wish list.
Seriously you can find just about anything
and everything at their stores!
I am so impressed with their selection!

Ok so get on with it Doll........
Who won those beautiful pink stem glasses??????
Mr Random number generator give us a number please.......
As the crowd roars.......
Let's see who is commentor #27?????
Mary Ellen at Marys Meanderings
Congratulations Mary Ellen I am so happy for you.
Please send me your address so I can send your pretty glasses off right away!
Enjoy,
Hugz, Dolly

Happy Birthday Angel Face

** My little Rock Star **

Cami turns 1

Happy Birthday angel face..... Gwamma and Pa love you bunches!

Tomorrow is the big reveal of the winner of my PINK giveaway!
Thank you everyone whom entered!
Blessings dear friends
xxoo

Flaunting my flowers

Happy Friday girls,
Today I am joining the party at Tootsie Time!
It is flaunt your flowers/ fertilizer friday!
Come and take a look at what is blooming at our Cherry cottage

Blue columbine

Bleeding hearts

Peachy Roses

Yellow Japanese peony tree

Star of bethlehem

Crepe paper poppies

Purple flag iris by the pond.
My flowers are so glad to meet you!

Do come back next friday to see whats bloomin!
Don't forget to enter my Pink Giveaway
{click here}
Blessings dear friends
XXOO

Summer Lollishop Design Team

I am so thrilled to tell you,
I was chosen to be part of the
Summer Design team for Lollishops

The wonderful Miss Sadie
{creature of Lollishops.com}
had this great idea to send random things
to the designer and ask them to create
something/anything with these various items!

The items she chose are items that
can be found in her her lollishop Gumball

I chose to start with this shadow box frame
that I had sitting here staring at me

I painted it white then shabbied it here and there.
Put pretty PINK paper on the inside,
sewed the vintage card
to pink paper, antiqued the edges

added lace, pearls, flowers, and vintage buttons sprinkled
with german glass glitter, for a teeny bit of sparkle

The wood frame is accented with 2 yoyos made
from vintage fabric pieces and a lace ribbon
topped with a blue ribbon that says "Cherish"

A one of a kind piece created by me for you!
The perfect accent piece for a beachy shabby cottage!
{available for purchase in my Lollishop Boutique}

Click here to go to the lollishop blog
and see all the other wonderful creations
from the other design team members!
Thank you Miss Sadie this was so much fun!

Click Here to sign up for my PINK SATURDAY give away
God Bless dear friends
xoxo

Pink Saturday Birthday Party ~ Pink Give away ~

Please join me in celebrating the 2nd Birthday of "Pink Saturdays"
~~ Happy Birthday Pink Saturday ~~
and thank you so very much to Beverly for
keeping this wonderful party going for 2 years!

I am hosting a PINK give away to celebrate this awesome PINK Birthday Party! Sponsored by CSN online mega stores!
CSN has so many stores with oh so many wonderful things for your home, garden, family and friends!
Check out
Twin Beds
CSN Stores
you will love their variety of items and prices!
I am drooling over the Powell princess Emily shabby chic carriage canopy bed!
I think it would be perfect for our princess suite {guest room}

You are invited to visit all the other blogs joining this party
{be sure to stop by and say Hi to them all}
Go to..... How Sweet The Sound

You must have a blog to enter this give away, live within the USA or Canada
Leave a comment to enter,
comment twice if you are a follower,
comment three times if you mention my give away on your blog!
You are welcome to copy the lil badge on my side bar to use on your blog!
Thank you dear friends
and God Bless
XXOO
P.S. winner will be draw randomly on June 8th announced June 9th
Good Luck everyone and thank you for commenting!

Still learning

Being a mom to 3 adult children is still a challenge each and everyday!
I want to catch them before they fall,
I want to keep them safe ,
prevent tears and a broken heart,
I want to guide them in the right direction and help them to make the right decisions.
But I have been struggling so much lately!
I have come to accept that I am NOT GOD and I have to put our children in his hands....only he can do the things I am trying to do!
I have to accept things as they are, and just be there after wards.
and know they they will heal and be stronger, and learn from their mistakes!

God ..... grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference!

~ Strength ~ Acceptance ~ Courage ~ Wisdom ~
Bless you dear friend
XXOO
Dolly

In my garden

There is a large place

For sentiment

My garden of flowers is also

My garden of thoughts and dreams

The thoughts grow as freely as the flowers,
and the dreams are as beautiful!

God Bless you my dear friend
xxoo

Pink Cherries Rock

It is so exciting when someone else thinks
your creations are amazing enough to feature!

See that Pink Cherry Cake Cover?
That is my work of art :-)

Thank you Bev for featuring my Princess Pink Cherry Cake Cover in your
wonderful Pink Cherries Etsy Treasury!

God Bless Dear Friend

We are Fam-i-ly

In the cupcakes of life,
cousins are the cherry on top.

Katie Sue and me
{on the right}
When I look at this picture I see my daddy,
When I look in the mirror I see my mum!

God Bless dear friend

Comfort zone

After 4 funerals in 2 weeks, {being on the emotional roller coaster,}
it feels so good to be back in my comfort zone!

I don't know about you but......
I don't do well being away from home for long periods.

There truly is no place like home!
I have tons to do but will try to catch up with all my friends as time allows!
God Bless you dear friend!
XXOO

Rest in Peace

9 am Sunday morning hubbys' dear cousin was found in a ditch still alive after being hit by a drunk driver around 1 am.
The driver apparently was at the same wedding Johnny had attended that evening.
He had struck Johnny with his car, went home and went to sleep, the next morning he called his lawyer to say he had hit someone while driving home the night before!
Johnny did not survive, blunt forced tramma and the cold night had taken his life.
He walks with Jesus now and will always be in our hearts!
The horror of the story is a daughter lost her father,
a mother and father lost their only son on mothers day,
our family and friends are heart broken!
Please don't not drink and drive
and
please support mothers against drunk drivers!

God Bless dear friend
xxoo