Sunday, April 4

Happy Easter!

I'm still in Mississippi, but I wanted to wish all of my blogging buddies a Happy Easter.
I'm so grateful for the blessings God has given me, my health, my family, my home.
I'm also so grateful that I've made so many amazing friends this year,...ya I'm talking about You!



The sweetest girl in Denmark is giving away one of her precious, amazing dolls. Dorthe is so special to me. She was the very first person to follow me, & has always been right here encouraging all of my endeavors. I own a beautiful angel that Dorthe made for me at Christmas, she sits in my studio & brings me luck. If you would like a chance to win one for yourself, go see her sweet & inspiring blog


Just before we left for vacation the postman delivered a wonderful surpise from my friend Beth.  Look at the orphaned hairbrush!

The box was filled with treasures & creations like this sweet dress tag. Beth does this mean I'm now part of the sisterhood ?? 

And this little pin is now the most coveted jewel in my whole studio! It is just the COOLEST thing ever!
I love this Alice tag, I will add it to my swap book from Karla.
Tags, twine, lace & jewels, oh my gosh I was squealing!!
You see... I've been blog stalking Beth for months now. My peskiness finally wore her down.  I think I might, (I'm just sayin might) be a future member of the Lawrence Hat Syndicate.

Thank you so much Beth, you know I love it all! Tell Karla & Mary, hide the breakables because I'm packing up the RV & heading to Kansas!


Look at this gorgeous velvet ribbon, this is some of the great stuff I bought with Jodie last week.

I seriously could not believe my eyes when I saw these sealed packages imported from Switzerland.  I bought as much as I could afford, 5 packs, 10 yards each.  The colors are so yummy....... taupe, cream, chocolate brown...MY colors! I also bought some beautiful aqua & pink to share.

Oh the sewing notions! Look at this box of embroidery thread, & the stains of age on the zipper. 

2 baskets full........

2 months mad money.........

Tons of vintage goodness, Priceless!
It's a good thing we have a luggage compartment on the top of our van to transport my goodies home.  Tomorrow we hit the road for our 11 hour drive home. 

27 comments:

Pearl Maple said...

Darling collection of treasures you have there. Really enjoyed visiting your creative blog space today.

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

Lisa ~
You are so cute ! I was wondering how you ended up driving through Louisiana ~
I cannot wait to catch up !!!
xoxo
Lori

GerryART said...

Sooooo much eye candy for one blog post. It sets me dreaming.
Hugs,
Gerry

Lisa said...

Oh what fun you will have crafting with all your goodies! They are just amazing!! Have fun! I hope your journey home is swift and uneventful!
Happy Easter!!
Hugs,Lisa

Inspired-Simplicity said...

Buddy,
I'm so glad you have had an awesome vacation. You have so many new treasures for your studio. Please be safe on the way home and call me when you get rested. I miss our calls. Looking forward to art night.
Blessings,
C. xoxo

Debby said...

So many beautiful treasures!
Happy Easter!
Debby

Leslie said...

That is a great collection of treasures you have! I was drooling!
That little pin is so SWEET!
Hope you had a great Easter!

Robin said...

What a stash of beautiful things you found! I want to go shopping with you next time!!

Take Care - Robin

Tami said...

Happy Easter sweetie....may you have a safe journey home!

Sweet Bee Cottage said...

How fun! Have a safe trip home and take care of all those fabulous goodies you got.

peggy gatto said...

what a feast for my eyes!!!
thanks!!

BellaRosa said...

Lisa amor, I hope that you had a wonderful trip visiting family and friends :) I know that you found some amazing treasures you lucky duck! I love those velvets and in my favorite colors...your colors..my colors..see how that works :) I loved talking you through your trip...felt like I was there lol Thank you for that wonderful experience...your a true heart :) 11 hour drive huh? I don't know how you do it..when we drive to Arizona 5 hours away..with my 2 girls...the only way I survive is with a sleeping pill...I say...wake me when we get there :) Have a safe drive home and get some rest...regroup and enjoy going through your treasures! Besos, Rose

Dorthe said...

Sweetiest, dearest friend, thanks so much from my heart., it is fantastic to have a friend like you,and I can only say I love you, and your so special and beautifull art,Lisa.
I see you found wonderfull treasures, how fantastic to bring home that kind of old beauty.
I wish you a safe trip home, my dear Lisa.
Love and hugs,Dorthe

Vicki Boster said...

Lisa -
Your vintage trasures are indeed priceless! Enjoy them. Priceless also is sweet, sweet Dorthe, she is a really wonderful person. Her dolls are amazing.

Drive safely--

Vicki

Diane said...

As you can read, we're all drooling--my family would laugh at me, but I just love this stuff!!

Beth Leintz said...

WooHoo! Texas Sister, you found some great stuff in the bayou.

Eleven hours in the car today- you'll be glad to be home.

LOVE the stuff you got on your shopping trip- looks like vintage heaven.

Rebecca said...

Honey I'm Home!
Happy Easter to you...
It is good to be back - that was 7 days of going going going! I met some fabulous people and had a blast. I have enough blog material to last me a couple of weeks now :)
Sounds like you are having your own fun, can't wait to hear about it!
ttys
Blessings

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

Doesn't Beth have great stuff? And she shares!

Anonymous said...

Lisa, I do apologize, but I visit your blog with my mouth wide open.

Gorgeous gorgeousness abounds, and I am always squealing in delight right along with you!

Have a safe trip home!
Zuzu

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

Hi Lisa, You have been spoiled and received gorgeous goodies from Beth! I love all the wooden spools and the dress tag is so adorable!
Ah, You couldn't resist those awesome velvet ribbons! I don't blame you! When Jodie had posted about them some weeks ago, I had been drooling already. Your other treasures look wonderful as well! It looks like you had a real good time and did a great job spending some money :-).
Have a safe trip back!
xoxo,
Julia

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

Sounds like you're having a great time! That old drugstore is too cool...waht fun! And all those old trims!!!!!

Looking forwrad to art group...see ya then!

Thespa McLaughlin said...

Wonderful, wonderful things! And I'm crazy about velvet ribbon, what a find! Hope your week is great!

Something Special said...

Hi There, I have also returned from a trip filled with thrift shopping and antique stores. I will be posting many of my lovely finds too. I think you hit the jackpot though. Have a nice day!

Jan Thomason said...

YOUR FINDS!! they are fabulous!
don't you love a day like that one??

Sandy said...

Lisa,

Just love your tattered and tarnished style! I made the project you designed from Artist Class today and LOVED it too! The technique was so much fun and I now have a personalized piece to hang in my studio as inspiration. Thank you for sharing such an easy to follow tutorial. By the way, the heat gun thing - genius!

Have safe travel home!

Anne Lorys said...

Yummy stuff there, girl!

Oh, and I am now OFFICIALLY a Paper Cowgirl! I registered yesterday.
Yee Haw! :-)

Anne

Cottage Panache said...

Lisa,
Aww, I want a motor home! And you didn't even have to pay extra bookoo bucks to transport your bags or your carry ons!!! Great finds!
Maureen