Finding new friends....and rediscovering old ones ...

Every morning...as usual....I water my flowers ......as I went to turn the faucet on.. here sat Mr. Tree Frog perched upon the spicket. This time of year in Central Oregon is the time for frog hunting and wonderful sounds of crickets in the evening. Yep Summer...she is a winding down. When you have a 9 year old boy you make quick friends with the frogs. You turn giddy with the excitement of finding another one....giving them new homes in the back yard pond. You talk to them and examine their sleek bodies. I love to see such fascination in my child and to have him help me rediscover mine. Simple good times....exploration in your own yard.....so many little adventures to be had right at home. cherry

Measuring sticks Infatuation.............

Yes....you heard me right....I said it.... I am smitten as a kitten with Them. Not the silver shiny metal stanley tape type....nahhhh. Got to have the old worn numbers wooden jointed beauties. And beauties they are in their simpleness. Practical yet graphic. I am sure my fondness for numbers has something to do with my attraction. They are fun to shape....OR not. Anyway... I like them. Hope you do too! cherry

Here and There....vignettes

Back from the seashore! Had a lot of fun! We went to a few places I hadn't visited since I was a child...and this time I got to view them through my child's eyes which was such a joy! We got to venture into Heceta Head Lighthouse which was interesting and hear about the isolated pioneers who braved the lonlieness and storms above the sea. We went to Sea Lion Caves and went down into the biggest sea cave in the United States. The Sea Lions didn't let us down with their antics and territorial shenaggagins! I of course made a little time to shop against the disapproval of my son and dh... Here is a little doggie I couldn't say NO to at a antique mall at the coast. I think he seems right at home on some old childrens school books from the 30's. I was lucky to inherit some old greeting/occasion cards that my great grand-dad Lions gave to my grandma Sophie...their old anniversary cards etc. so it kinda got me on a kick of picking them up here and there when I find them unused as well. I enjoy their nostalgia and sweetness. I displayed one in the old flower frog. The second pic of the young man is Grand-dad Lions in his prime! The old tin sign I found at an estate sale...I like its quirkiness. I added a pic of a newer rooster I picked up in Sumptner, Oregon. It is the one and only big flea market I get to attend. Hope everyone's week is full of Summer Sun and fun! cherry

Camping & entry wall trays..

what a combination! Leaving to camp at the Oregon Coast for a few days but wanted to show you the antique trays I got in Crescent City, CA a few weeks ago. Got them hung and am enjoying their old patina! Happy Weekend All! cherry

I got it made in the shade....

Lamp shade that is! I actually got the ole sewing machine out yesterday and made a slipcover for my lamp shade. Used the instructions in Romantic Sewing for the post part. Please pray for me that I don't succumb to Decorating ADD and end up not finishing the lamp on the other bed side table! I am VERY guilty of that at times....although I am trying really hard not to be. Follow through Cherry...follow through....... Wonderful Wednesday to All! cherry