Celebration

Family...

I have been so blessed to have a close and loving family.

And so has Mr. Flea.

Tomorrow we will be celebrating the 90th birthday

 of Mr. Flea's Mom.

She and his Dad (age 92)  are still  healthy and active

 and live here in the same retirement community as my Dad.

Yes, I am back in Florida!

Thanks Dan...for holding down the fort up north..again!

You would all just love my mother-in-law Rachel...

...another creative spirit...full of energy and enthusiasm for life.

She was a school teacher for many years

 and is a talented artist...still painting with water colors

 and quilting to this day.

This is a bit of lace and silk that long ago

 had been tucked away in an envelope by Mr. Flea's grandmother.

 They were the remnants of her mother's wedding gown.

(Mr. Flea's great-grandmother)

My mother in law has passed the envelope on to me...

...a keeper of such mementos.

I am delighted to treasure it...

 and one day pass these bits of silk and lace

 to another keeper within the family.

We have many blessings and reasons to celebrate!

I hope you do too.

Have a wonderful weekend!

:)

Flea Finds

In between painting, visiting with my sister, pricing vintage goods

 and trips to my little booth...

I have had a chance to flea a little.

I found this tall zinc farm item at The Red Barn.

 See that little spout and the glass insert?

 I love the wooden carrying handle.

It is perfect for holding a variety of things around here...

...maps, a collection of yardsticks, umbrellas, birch branches, etc.

I don't know what it was originally used for...

...I'm guessing milk or cream...

Do you know?

Also found...

Irresistible old photographs of babies and little girls...

When is it too many vintage photos?

(Never you mind, Mr. Flea)

This old shield shaped thing is covered in old brown velvet...

Was it a key holder or medal or ribbon display

 from a Lodge or Club?

I tried it out with some of my favorite silver necklaces.

And lastly, I found this huge spool of lace at the thrift store

and this wee little doggie tape measure at Schoolhouse Treasures.

Actually, there was lots more...

...but there's always next time!

Hope you are having a good week!

:)