Support!

Hello Peeps!

          Well I had a morning free today. So I headed out to Barnes and Noble and Hobby Lobby. I was going to stop at JoAnne's also, but I ran out of time.

          I went to two of my favorite shops in Murrieta. I make my rounds to my favorite shops once a month sometimes twice, if I'm lucky!

         Today I feel I was supposed to see and spend time with the people I saw today.They all touched me in different ways that I needed. I hope I touched  or helped them in the some way too. Oh and of course I got a big hug and kiss from my favorite littlest girl right now. Livie at Rooster Creek. I can't believe she is already 3.
Thank you Livie  for the hug and kiss. I needed it!

        After my morning adventure, I was sitting reading "Mom Blogging for Dummies" It got me thinking. Here is this woman that has all of this information and she's sharing it with all of us. Grant it she's making money but she doesn't have to share.
I don't know about you but I can use all the information and support I can get.

        The author made the comment "The world of Mom's are very supportive in whatever we do! Support groups or just groups of women are every where doing the same thing that you are. Taking care of their Families day to day".

        I pride myself on being supportive of all of these great little shops and their vendors. In these hard economy times we're just trying to support our families. It can be very discouraging when you hear bad news. It could be about Business, Personal or some ones Health. But I do my rounds and visit.
Spreading the support.  I love seeing people I haven't seen in awhile, the hugs are the best part!
 Of course I buy what ever I can't live without!

       So I guess the reason for my rambling is to remind everyone to make sure you show your support.  Doesn't matter if it's for something good or bad.
Don't forget the hugs!

So I think the best word that this world could use and show is SUPPORT!

Thanks for listening and pass the word on SUPPORT!

That's all for now!
Talk to you soon.

God Bless you and yours!
Sharon

Orange County Fair

 

 

Hello to all my Peeps!

This post is about the Orange County Fair.

I have been going to the Fair my entire life! I have not missed one single year!

When I set foot inside every year, I just get such a nice feeling of being home

 and just so happy to be standing there.

I enjoyed taking these pictures,

I didn't want to stop and I definitely didn't want to go home.

So I hope you enjoy this post, seeing it threw my eyes.

 

 

First place I go is the Arts and Crafts Building.

 

 

 

 

 The quilts are my favorite part of the whole Fair.

The Talent is amazing every year!

 

 

This is the Eiffel Tower covered in little perfume bottles. So creative and really fun to find your favorite bottle.

 

 

A globe covered in buttons, again so creative.

 

The displays have definitely changed over the years. I love all of this. Can I please move in!

 

 

Table decorating entry. So pretty!

I want the Fairs display in the background.

 

 

Of course anybody's reason for going to the Fair is the FOOD!

There are no limits, just enjoy!

 

 

Deep fried anything you can think of! I think everybody should try at least one Deep Fried something........You only live once!

 

 

Just plan on eating and don't even think twice! I Do! :@)

 

 

Rides if your daring enough. I haven't been very daring enough for years!

 

 

I love this Barn! Who knows maybe someday I'll say I do in it. You never know!

 

 

 Great place for any kind of event! Especially a Wedding!

 

 

My second favorite thing at the fair is the Animals.....I want to take them all home!

 

 

This is Kevin Bacon's relative....get it Bacon! Bad I know.

The goat below gives new meaning to the saying "Belly Up"!

He has both of his front hooves in the troth!

 

 

Chickens, Chickens, Chickens......this is the only one that would stand still long enough for a picture.

 

 

This guy was giving everyone kisses, he was so sweet!  Just come home with me.

 

 

I love the pony rides. Can't wait for my grandchild to be here.

 We are definitely hitting the ponies!

 

 

It's great to see friends. This is Milt and his girlfriend Melissa.

 

Can't go to the Fair and a Derby with out Mr. Stan MacDonald!

 

Have to have Mathew MacDonald and McKenna too. Like father like son.

 

Not a very good picture, but you've got My man on the left and Larry

 another Motor head on the right!

 

The of course you end the day with the Derby Race!

 

 

Start your engines.....on One.

Five....Four....Three...Two....One....GO!

 

So Red Neck I know....but who doesn't love it!

They start out some what pretty!

 

Then the carnage starts and everybody gets their cars all buggered up!  lol so Red Neck!

So much fun....Love It, Love it, Love it!

Our Friend Ryan came in Second this year....Sorry no picture. I forgot.

 Next year when he wins!

 

 

Well Peeps that's all for now. I hope you enjoyed the OC Fair. If you have never been or haven't been in awhile. Make it a point to go next year, you won't be sorry.

 By far the best Fair EVER!

 

Make sure you keep an eye out for my next posting.

I took a Rug Hooking Class. Now I am officially a Hooker! lol

 

See y'all soon!

God Bless you and yours!

Sharon

Quilt Show at Rooster Creek!

Hello to all my Peeps!

Well the weekend found me again at
 Rooster Creek.
 
 
 
 
They were hosting a Quilt Show with The Devine Sewers of the YaYa Sisterhood!
 (love, love, love the name!)

How wonderful is their sign.....I think every body that needs a sign for their club or business should have it made out of a quilt.

The day was absolutely what I needed.....Being outside with the Quilts blowing in the wind.
I also had lunch with some friends I had not seen in a long time. I will not let time go by any longer. I'm going to make sure I keep in contact better then what I've been doing. Life is way to short to not enjoy good people and good times!

Quilts were tied to the trees in the yard. They were blowing in the wind. Definitely a Wonderful day for me. Reminds me of my Grandma Thelma hanging her Quilts out to dry. I miss her very much!

 Such beautiful work done by such talented Ladies

 

I must apologize to this Lovely Lady (I don't remember her name).

She made the beautiful Quilt she is standing in front of.

So full of life and was just a joy to meet.

So to her family you are all very lucky to have her. ( I wanted to take her home).

 (I'm sorry for the text and the underlining....learning a new computer) LOL!
 
 
 

 I can't say it enough....Wonderful talented Ladies!
If you would like to join them they meet every week at the Senior Center in Murrieta.
Contact Rooster Creek for more information.

 
 

 

 

Debbie From Wildoberry Farm's was one of the Vendors.

It was so nice to see her. I had not seen in quite awhile.

 I promise I will keep in touch.

Such a nice good person and such a talent also.

All of her patterns are her own design.

 

 

 

The display of her booth is just adorable.

 Very creative and talented....I can't say that enough.

 

This pattern of her sheep was in Primitive Magazine.

I think this is her best seller.....I'm not sure.

It's very easy to do and everyone just loved it!

 So look up her up on Etsy or give her a call. Let her know I sent you. Christmas will be here before you know it. Better start stitching now.

 Well Peep's that's all I have for this post. Again to all of the talented people that I meet and friends that cross my path again. I want to Thank you for such a refreshing and rejuvenating day. I definitely needed it!
 
Make sure to check in soon. I will have a couple of more posts this week.
 It is so easy to fall behind. My next post will be about
Maryjane from Beehive Cottage. Maryjane and I had a great lunch with Vivian and Debbie.....Good girl talk!

Thanks for stopping by.
 
God Bless all of you!
Sharon

Gilding the Lily Shop in Orange

Hello Peeps!

If you love Vintage Beads, Trims, Laces, Appliques,Ribbons, Feathers, Papers,

Vintage and any Millenary supplies.

This is the shop for you.

It is a little shop in Old Down Town Fullerton called Gilding the Lily.

OMG! One of my favorite shops! 

Gilding the Lily is in a old brick and mortar building located in a Spanish Colonial Revival as the Villa Del Sol. Its just a perfect shop!

The displays alone are to die for.....Love the Feathers!

 Vintage Lamp Shade is absolutely wonderful.

Shelves of Vintage Ribbon from all over the world.

There are so many, I just want to make something with all of them.

So hard to choose.

It's like candy.

 Vintage Ribbons and Trims galore. Also Vintage Appliques.

Every Color you would need.

Shelves and Shelves!

 Love her display's. Great craft room idea. I'll take one of everything!

The Hat's are so neat.

I'm not a hat wearer, but I would wear one if I had one of these.

 

 Display cabinets with goodies in every drawer.

 

If your a Bead lover and or make Jewelry.

 Gilding the Lily is definitely a place to add to your shopping locations.

This is my Silk Ribbon selection from my last shopping spree.

Jars of Beads and Buttons.

Baskets and Shelves full of more goodies.

 Drawers of Appliques, Roses, Fruit and other inspirational pieces.

Shelves, Drawers and Baskets full....OMG!

Silk Ribbon colors....So pretty!

 This was also one of my purchases. I bought it thinking I would cut it up.

I just can't cut it, so it sits in my collection. I think of something to do with this great piece.

I don't think cutting it up will be one of them.

Apothecary Jars full of Beads and Buttons. 

Cabinet of more Beads and Buttons.

How do you choose.

                                                             More great displays!

 

 

 These drawers are filled with Jewelry supplies.

 

 Beads, Beads and more Beads!

 

 

 Vintage papers, Cards and Stickers fill this great display cabinet.

I cant say enough about the displays,

so inspirational and it will make you want to buy everything!

My photograph of the mirror does not do it justice....It is beautiful!

Purple is just recently becoming one of my favorites.

Brown and Green and color you would need.

Blacks and Whites to make any project stunning.

 

Blues and Pinks.....so wonderful!

Shelves of ribbons and so many colors to choose from.

 

Oranges and Yellows OMG!

 

Believe me if Ribbon, Beads, Papers, Appliques are your weakness like me.

You need to go, but make sure you have plenty of time.

This most wonderful shop is.......Wait for it!

                                 Gilding the Lily

                                 305 N. Harbor Blvd. Suite 101

                                 Fullerton, CA. 92832

                                 Store 714-680-8893 or Cell 714-349-2069

                                 Store is open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 - 6:00

                                 Sunday and Monday give Nancy a call she lives close,

                                 if she is available she'll come down and open up for you.

www.gildingthelilyvintage.blogspot.com or www.gildingthelilyclasses.blogspot.com

Don't forget to tell Nancy, Sharon from Pikin Chixs sent you.

Well peeps that's all I have for now. Look for my next post. I took a class from a great lady and where my class was located is also another valuable source for Millinery supplies.

God Bless you and yours,

Love Y'all

Sharon