Vintage Collage & Quilts

Girl's Day Out

I had a fun day out this week with Miss Connie (CGS).  First I stopped off at an estate sale & then headed over to meet CGS.  Below are some of our finds, a sneak peak at a quilt of mine in progess & a b-day gift from Connie.  Those of you who read Somerset magazine will recogize her art in the center.

Here is a peek into the trunk of Connie's car.   You never know what goodies are lurking in that little V. W.  trunk. 

Also, take a peek at Robin's site (Paris Bebe).  She is having a give away of a kit of my Paper Doll pattern! 

 

Surprise!

I'm finally going to post some of my one day early surprise b-day pics from June 1st . My husband & I had planned to go out to dinner with two other couples.  Shirley & her husband Earl came over in the morning.  The guys were going to do some guy stuff & Shirley & I were going to garage sales & visit my mom at Assisted Living. 

When we arrived at home around 3:30 Shirley told me in the car that Don & Earl spent all day making something for me for my b-day & he was coming out to blind fold me.  He walked me through the house & out the patio door then took the blind fold off.  I was shocked & surprised to say the least.  I thought maybe a little something extra was up for dinner out but nothing like this.  He invited around 30 of my closest friends, neighbors & family.  He & Earl worked all day picking food & cleaning our patio furniture in preparation & I had no idea at all. 

THE LOOK OF SURPRISE: (If I'd known I would have cleaned the house a little better : ) 

HUGS & KISSES:

LETS EAT:   

PRESENTS & CAKE:  What would a party be without gag gifts such as toe spacers, false teeth holders, hemorrhoid cream, long poles to pick things up with, senior vitamins, etc.  : ) 

Someone made a mistake.  I can't really be 60??

 

Thank you Sweet Hubby! 

Thank you also to Sneaky Shirley (friend since 10th grade)  & Earl (the chef) , Eileen & John (drove all the way from Nevada), George & Liz, Diana (friend since 1st grade)  & Buzz (7th grade), Al & Anthony, Uncle Eddie & Carol, Donna & Ed, Enos & Brenda, Bob & Maria, Linda & Dave, Ed & Adele, Ray & Pat, Roni, Linda, Christina & Elizabeth. 

Fun Girl Weekend

Yesterday Shirley & I drove to Amador City to check out the annual Great American Porch Sale.  The woman who puts it on has a shop in town called Country Living.  Now once a year she has this fun sale on the giant wrap around porch at her home.  Here are a few of my porch finds.  After this we walked to the historic downtown & checked out the antique stores. 

 

 

 

After this we drove to the next darling town of Sutter Creek.  They have a wonderful historic main street as well loaded with antiques.  One store in particular we absolutely LOVED.  It is called Victorian Closets owned by Sally Knudson.  She has owned it since 1972 & it's beautiful.  Sally was gracious enough to allow me to take pictures for my blog.  Not only are her items for sale beautiful she displays them in the most wonderful way.  Here we go ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm in heaven.  Beautiful antiques AND quilts!

 

I have a sweet pincushion doll just like this one at home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After Sutter Creek we went to a few thrift stores & then on to Jackson.  By then, 8 hrs later my feetsies were in flames so we only went to 4-5 antique stores in Jackson.  We came home.  Shirley spent the night & we went out this morning to Oakley & Brentwood garage sales.  Our last treasures below.

This is one of those lap cushions that you can do projects on like sewing.

 This garage sale clock will look cute in mom's little apartment.  They let me set my own price on the antique photo! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can't believe I found ANOTHER pretty floral vintage shoe bag.  Now I have one in shabby blue & shabby pink.  Aren't these colors dreamy ~~~~~

 

My next post will be about the surprise party my husband threw for me last weekend.  The photos are not yet on my computer.

Till next time : ) 

Shopping in Brentwood (Northern, CA not Southern)

 I had heard there was a new vintage shop in Brentwood called "The Vintage House".  Ohh, the very next town - so I had to check it out with Shirley.  One of the owners let me take pics to blog about.  It is located at 735 Second Street, Brentwood, CA 94513.  Brentwood is such a fun town.  Old town has the cute little shops & new town has the malls & usual shops you have come to know.  Brentwood is also still part farming community & there are fun fruit & veg stands to buy fresh picked or U-Pick items. 

Here are some photos of "The Vintage House": 

Lots of aqua & white which I LOVE!  This cabinet speaks to me - take me home. 

This chair is DEvine!

 

I love this blue pillow fabric~

 

 

 

THEN - I FOUND ANOTHER SHOP RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER I HADN'T BEEN IN TO.

MARIA NEU INTERIORS - A Interior Design Studio & Boutique

220 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513

 

 

 

 

 

A FUN THRIFT STORE FIND:  I had to share these mini vintage perfume bottles which are only 1" - 1 1/2" tall.  Aren't they sweet?

Prayers

 Prayers please for my aunt who passed away last week.  Also for my sweet cousin who found out she has Stage IV Liver cancer the same week she lost her mother.  Every day when we wake up know it is a gift to be here.  Try not to waste a single day & be kind to those around you.