tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2985017590007622212024-02-19T10:06:32.551-06:00a Vintage MoodTarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-87628598873510275222013-04-16T18:48:00.000-05:002013-08-13T08:44:08.910-05:00Final Post and a New Blog<div style="text-align: center;">
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Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-53958059892981908062011-12-08T11:13:00.002-06:002011-12-08T11:25:00.205-06:00Winter Sunset<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-OOr074ZhdXVwakgzH8KRSVXbp0hMspa5kYhOTLg6GeFhYGvDNYkX7MFeVtkS0lWJkP3QizTNTCWzbTXMGC7hjDBZWLgJz5Oby-wF92lRBpVcDtblZ34Njgg04M3PeIUONh2seYZTso/s1600/kitchensunset.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 439px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-OOr074ZhdXVwakgzH8KRSVXbp0hMspa5kYhOTLg6GeFhYGvDNYkX7MFeVtkS0lWJkP3QizTNTCWzbTXMGC7hjDBZWLgJz5Oby-wF92lRBpVcDtblZ34Njgg04M3PeIUONh2seYZTso/s640/kitchensunset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683807677918659058" /></a><br />Last night's sunset from my kitchen window. Come, winter.Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-51096993008707595702011-09-19T12:56:00.007-05:002011-09-19T13:58:48.050-05:00Junk Bonanza is a Must See!<br><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/jb1.jpg" width="580" height="720" /><br>Getting ready to open...<br><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/jb2.jpg" width="600" height="460" /> My vendor friends are ready!<br><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/jb6.jpg" width="600" height="460" /> Who doesn't love a big rush!<br><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/jb3.jpg" width="600" height="460" /> Stopping to pose for hubby<br><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/jb5.jpg" width="600" height="460" /> Great stuff everywhere you look!<br><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/jb7.jpg" width="600" height="460" /> Silk's Bar, a good place to break for lunch or end the day.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lMNA3m8KA8Qu4UamjzAVdP5j1UVfL9IBI73Kr0tjLtspeBkhMPLDAhYOjIORbmhMxb54613u5KrfkHsTNdcysvG2d_C1StUdgnfROrGSdV6l2ESYlT-ULe5vG-__GQzGIyN8DFwxAtI/s1600/jb4.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 460px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654139558162172962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lMNA3m8KA8Qu4UamjzAVdP5j1UVfL9IBI73Kr0tjLtspeBkhMPLDAhYOjIORbmhMxb54613u5KrfkHsTNdcysvG2d_C1StUdgnfROrGSdV6l2ESYlT-ULe5vG-__GQzGIyN8DFwxAtI/s600/jb4.jpg" /></a><br>A couple of smart shoppers!<br><br>All I can say is WoW! Vending (and shopping) at Minnesota's Junk Bonanza was a super fun experience. So much creativity, so many wonderful people and the best junk ever! If you have ever thought about making the trip, put it on your 2012 calendar now!! Sept 13, 14 and 15, 2012. I'll be going!Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-81418239634128994472011-07-12T19:07:00.000-05:002011-07-12T19:08:04.689-05:00Catching UpSo much has gone on in my life since my last blog post I don't know where to begin. Our son and his darling Morgan got engaged! My daughter and son-in-law had their second child, our first grand daughter, Ali Grace! I returned from the whirlwind experience vending (and shopping!) at Round Top, Texas! And I've finally joined facebook!<br /><br />So here's baby Ali just a few hours old, born Easter morning.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfII1vQYfQFUwXeW2UjQyniWiTjLmexNysG2U3TufZhxaHtc-zmU0KRwPKCZpxznGi1LqZso0PGFREA6QUCNtHcJjq-32wS10WXvnHuk7fDsCNQflKFtoWCfZhvdRQg1bESFf1ezGnjs4/s1600/aubreyaliann.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628617042282588738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfII1vQYfQFUwXeW2UjQyniWiTjLmexNysG2U3TufZhxaHtc-zmU0KRwPKCZpxznGi1LqZso0PGFREA6QUCNtHcJjq-32wS10WXvnHuk7fDsCNQflKFtoWCfZhvdRQg1bESFf1ezGnjs4/s640/aubreyaliann.jpg" /></a><br /><br />with big brother<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/landonali2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/landonali.jpg" /><br /><br />growing so fast<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/ali2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/ali.jpg" /><br /><br />And the engagement photos<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/abemorengage2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/abemorengage1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/abemorengage3.jpg" /><br />Don't they look happy?<br /><br /><br />This has been one of our fullest summers ever, just crazy busy. Well, so much for my determination to post consistently this year. I guess for now I'll just resign myself to posting sporadically. :)Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-56415720853319447572011-03-14T23:39:00.010-05:002011-03-15T00:42:29.558-05:00These Boots Were Made For... Round Top, TX!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_gr9c6XH0qMsABydJVss03TqGR-NY7pHobhm_3blTSnCoT9BXdecSVBkSirhg2WqzjetBGA-bEiTCkzo6kwAOaLA9aXZRQXnRjyzUhrk6SeJ-_YQFQpM5go38KGrfyjtSrDA6u9pYkY/s1600/bootsdaisies.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_gr9c6XH0qMsABydJVss03TqGR-NY7pHobhm_3blTSnCoT9BXdecSVBkSirhg2WqzjetBGA-bEiTCkzo6kwAOaLA9aXZRQXnRjyzUhrk6SeJ-_YQFQpM5go38KGrfyjtSrDA6u9pYkY/s400/bootsdaisies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584161888269210786" /></a>Packin' up and headin' out soon for another adventure! Two girlfriends and I have decided to try our hand at vending at Round Top, Texas. I'm told the fields can get quite muddy this time of year, so I'm packing my rubber boots, along with a cowgirl hat and tons of tiaras! <br /><br />After spending a week of much needed r & r recently, <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CVKB2sWnyQ6IPVI4nn_BsQ-EXyZWhmmDe4t2VU7dQdMymT0WMkyfPKuDoOOGIILaSQTyfcxrKlt_Q5tmN0eVPNIN6UxambjSE2g0W-ypZQ7pMlyORMQAVWrnX6V1bhzfmk0eWztYX8E/s1600/feet.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CVKB2sWnyQ6IPVI4nn_BsQ-EXyZWhmmDe4t2VU7dQdMymT0WMkyfPKuDoOOGIILaSQTyfcxrKlt_Q5tmN0eVPNIN6UxambjSE2g0W-ypZQ7pMlyORMQAVWrnX6V1bhzfmk0eWztYX8E/s400/feet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584174572867417378" /></a><br />my tootsies don't know what hit them.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifv8zTCHTZ7Eq-8s7z-U2Jap_cQyvpH83SX0wCq11tD0ht-Q9y20dblz956MVdJjNvG8n0vBBnXBQ76MQxVhx14H_CR_jZEsp_kuiLiMuJEjUAuFhIyO_naomqETX-Z53BEaJudrYuBw0/s1600/balibed.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifv8zTCHTZ7Eq-8s7z-U2Jap_cQyvpH83SX0wCq11tD0ht-Q9y20dblz956MVdJjNvG8n0vBBnXBQ76MQxVhx14H_CR_jZEsp_kuiLiMuJEjUAuFhIyO_naomqETX-Z53BEaJudrYuBw0/s400/balibed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584174776025023266" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZuZ12eYqNBAUpdXuew3jWSQ8gBEf52fzg73O1nozlzXKfqxuPwmpl0_NOJGcKzLbKwoU7aP91FqlE1vNWxsGb96GJAbIoCsf0WMqUtOFSa_gbZeR28CJSSlucCVrDJEuGX8HU87bYhw/s1600/HPIM3949.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZuZ12eYqNBAUpdXuew3jWSQ8gBEf52fzg73O1nozlzXKfqxuPwmpl0_NOJGcKzLbKwoU7aP91FqlE1vNWxsGb96GJAbIoCsf0WMqUtOFSa_gbZeR28CJSSlucCVrDJEuGX8HU87bYhw/s400/HPIM3949.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584173321848804450" /></a><br />Lounging and ordering room service were wonderful ~ this photo's for my very talented foodie friend <A HREF="http://memoriesinthebaking.blogspot.com/"> Marysol</A>.<br />Now it's back to work getting ready for the huge event.Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-54312555903878260732011-02-16T14:59:00.003-06:002011-02-16T15:05:11.984-06:00Better Than Ice Cream<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVznwLX6Nnnxituc9TRmJS8ZFtggr9Sqju31UH9oqcXRP3PG4rdb_wc9dhX1ixaVkiQj8iajdRtDeghp2uKKSAD99b2c9VJIHlA1bI_Jg96kPsJNBpxpergK3cmGtao8YNGSPXSrr1Ffk/s1600/ticketssarah.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574395027756671330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVznwLX6Nnnxituc9TRmJS8ZFtggr9Sqju31UH9oqcXRP3PG4rdb_wc9dhX1ixaVkiQj8iajdRtDeghp2uKKSAD99b2c9VJIHlA1bI_Jg96kPsJNBpxpergK3cmGtao8YNGSPXSrr1Ffk/s400/ticketssarah.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#6633ff;">Rock on.</span> </div>Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-25430813046477176592011-02-01T12:01:00.005-06:002011-02-02T12:35:13.027-06:00Ode To RibbonIt's true, ribbon plays a role in our lives that is uniquely sublime (yes I did have to look that word up in my dictionary to make sure I was using it correctly!). <br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9r8LYIk9yNUQXTWn_6By2kj3DTW6po7V73C8KrVN6ETXcliuoIYXHCEn8qcNRHpYkKIpybviI7CFGIlVrmjQ4k-5uxDnCMJLIY8wz9QPhNMJR87w-v6QNzFM7LAbclVhqAi3W5sJSdcE/s1600/ribbon1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9r8LYIk9yNUQXTWn_6By2kj3DTW6po7V73C8KrVN6ETXcliuoIYXHCEn8qcNRHpYkKIpybviI7CFGIlVrmjQ4k-5uxDnCMJLIY8wz9QPhNMJR87w-v6QNzFM7LAbclVhqAi3W5sJSdcE/s640/ribbon1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568783564092778610" /></a><br>Though it has a myriad of uses, I can't think of a single one that is related to the mundane, sorrowful or hated. Its silky curls are at the same time beautiful and useful.<br><br>It has been a part of my life since I was a little girl, tying back my hair into pigtails and ponytails. <br><br>Earlier still, it has graced the newborn caps of our sweet little heads just minutes after entering the world.<br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/ribbon2.jpg><br>From moire to grosgrain, the saturated colors and textures inspire me. My very favorite will always be velvet.<br><br>Some of my stash...<br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/ribbon3.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/ribbon4.jpg><br>Snowed in today and busily tagging treasures for this weekend's event. That is, if we can dig out and make it there!Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-7250774592800936992011-01-29T12:12:00.007-06:002011-02-01T11:09:33.953-06:00Mouth Watering Robin's Egg Blue<div align="center">Every spring, after I clear away the hearts and cupids, I enjoy touches of <span style="color:#66cccc;">robin's egg blue</span> around the house and shop.<br /><br />My heart <em>swoons</em> over birds, eggs and nests this time of year.<br /><br />My 3 friends and I (sounds like that's all I have, hehe) will be accenting our mostly neutral space this month at Bottoms Up in various shades of the glorious color. Here's a peek at some of the goods I'll have there next weekend.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3W-fa-zu-ncgLxo5BEdHdpm11sPK5msf4mOrUVatTa_yvRLGox5noV9cD1LbW8fXkspHwUKGjsd13Sj-N9yNyevU5nEPJJu8UByoH0J2XDYaxWk1s0ICIglT0I6ow-pdoqNQVn2zABeA/s1600/bufeb2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567697832547830706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3W-fa-zu-ncgLxo5BEdHdpm11sPK5msf4mOrUVatTa_yvRLGox5noV9cD1LbW8fXkspHwUKGjsd13Sj-N9yNyevU5nEPJJu8UByoH0J2XDYaxWk1s0ICIglT0I6ow-pdoqNQVn2zABeA/s400/bufeb2.jpg" /></a> <img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/bufeb3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/bufeb.jpg" /><br />And oh, so much more...<br /><br />Hope you can stop in for the First Anniversary festivities!<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/bufebpostcard.jpg" /></div>Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-49546493909461697002011-01-24T13:07:00.006-06:002011-01-25T10:45:04.716-06:00Sugar and SpiceOur daughter and son-in-law are expecting their second child, and we recently found out that it's a girl. I cannot tell you how excited I am! <img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/atl1.jpg" /><br />We adore our precious grandson who is now 3, and are so looking forwarding to cherishing a baby girl.<br><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipd-kUnfxXnVk43o-Ny3-MCdxBpZR3vtvOZRjbpy2BvP34YM-St-gYwTh59szB6aswszgFgj6eL_keEojWPimuptu4dcVPD3RHAsinIclUp-ZbJScEb7NJPuMdI6Gt_r4WhDRVPnK0WJ0/s1600/dresssweaterbaby.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565832336798669090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipd-kUnfxXnVk43o-Ny3-MCdxBpZR3vtvOZRjbpy2BvP34YM-St-gYwTh59szB6aswszgFgj6eL_keEojWPimuptu4dcVPD3RHAsinIclUp-ZbJScEb7NJPuMdI6Gt_r4WhDRVPnK0WJ0/s400/dresssweaterbaby.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>You <i>know</i> I'll be indulging in baby girl fashion! So, here's a picture of the first of many dresses bought by Grammy Ann for Ali Grace.<br /><br />We've been blessed with a <strong>generous</strong> sprinkling of sugar and spice. Besides my daughter's baby on the way, we're blessed beyond words with our son's dear girlfriend. Here's a picture of the happy couple.<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/abemordoor.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/abemorscooter.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/abemorscooter2.jpg" /><br /><br />When I became a mother, the intense love that filled my heart for my children was a surprise, but I <em><strong>never</strong></em> anticipated how much I would fall in love with the ones that love them. How happy they make me!Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-34937561243281269782011-01-12T12:21:00.006-06:002011-01-12T12:34:12.602-06:00Snow Days = Creative Days<div align="center"><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/swansnow.jpg" /><br />As with much of the rest of the country, </div><div align="center">I'm feeling just like my swan,<br />up to my <em>neck</em> in snow!<br /><br />Thought I'd show a couple of pillow projects I completed recently...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0nS2pxgvANnGLlIK6krdpLKsoaLk9DRgcSqzdqxL-FCrZWewUZ-a3ja0IFItjy2zohg1RQerdkksrRc4s7RhJf1C7GRhmWGyL0rkGqrCaCy8AItmy0K2voZ52CYScxzeGAdmYSyr07fU/s1600/heartpillows1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561366957805485714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0nS2pxgvANnGLlIK6krdpLKsoaLk9DRgcSqzdqxL-FCrZWewUZ-a3ja0IFItjy2zohg1RQerdkksrRc4s7RhJf1C7GRhmWGyL0rkGqrCaCy8AItmy0K2voZ52CYScxzeGAdmYSyr07fU/s400/heartpillows1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/heartpillows2.jpg" /><br /><br />and some tiaras I'll be adding to my online shop...<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/tiaramopcameo.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/tiarasilver.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/tiaradiva.jpg" /><br /><br />Spending the <em>entire day</em> creating today, yay!!</div>Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-89730372017160581802011-01-01T18:18:00.006-06:002011-01-01T23:32:34.293-06:00Bottoms UpFirst let me say Happy New Year to all! I'm excited to see what 2011 will bring. We've been given a new chapter, with opportunities for new ideas and new adventures, limited only by our imaginations. I am making a resolution to post more consistently on my blog this year and to give and receive fresh inspiration!<br /><br />So please, <i>please</i> hold me to it!<br /><br />3 friends and I will be kicking off the first weekend of the year at a shopping venue that's new to us, Bottoms Up, a KC west bottoms warehouse stuffed to the brim on TWO floors with AMAZING vintage and antique wares.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhd4LJHkpnsEHfEkQRxp-KGIDuuo2iVS4hlJxgQTZiesVZ4jS6XmYlvkkXTy0R66haX8THkXeIcF91c4v3roa_Vu-KSUN4XuMUk_cma2BQ9_Op_ucEt18PRtUJEIPcDF71MuBG1GnCWgY/s1600/fab4decbu.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557376550212409154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhd4LJHkpnsEHfEkQRxp-KGIDuuo2iVS4hlJxgQTZiesVZ4jS6XmYlvkkXTy0R66haX8THkXeIcF91c4v3roa_Vu-KSUN4XuMUk_cma2BQ9_Op_ucEt18PRtUJEIPcDF71MuBG1GnCWgY/s400/fab4decbu.jpg" /></a><br />Here we are at our first time as Bottoms Up vendors in our space during the December event.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/bottomsupjan.jpg" /><br /><br />If you're in the area, I hope you'll stop in!Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-36348690958402464832010-12-22T11:56:00.002-06:002010-12-22T12:09:39.335-06:00What I Want for Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6pIQGwSyckETmLbJ_lDobAaF6W8W9-iGzuvCuiVhMxWV3xH1ZBmrJMV2nyZ45q4eVKDYFi29jqL4tGRiJn0Cimb-cvdI_XpCQNI75JCK0eC_ZS71WTOswzhNc66Syi6wIMG9UTvqH6Q/s1600/christmasapples.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 377px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553567424290926946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6pIQGwSyckETmLbJ_lDobAaF6W8W9-iGzuvCuiVhMxWV3xH1ZBmrJMV2nyZ45q4eVKDYFi29jqL4tGRiJn0Cimb-cvdI_XpCQNI75JCK0eC_ZS71WTOswzhNc66Syi6wIMG9UTvqH6Q/s400/christmasapples.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#33aaff;"><strong><em>A few favorite vignettes from my Christmasey home this year.</em><br /></strong></span></span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/christmaswreath.jpg" /><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#3366ff;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#3366ff;"><strong><span style="color:#33aaff;">What I want most for Christmas is to see the joy on the faces of those I love, and to know that the spirit of Christmas doesn't have to end ... not ever!</span> </strong></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#3366ff;"><br /></span></em><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/christmasbird.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#33aaff;"><em><strong>I pray you discover the magic of Christmas, all the joy your heart can hold, and all the love that was sent to earth that first Christmas.</strong> </em></span>Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-50305412967235542372010-12-16T09:25:00.003-06:002010-12-16T09:33:30.940-06:00The Power of Tradition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2r3Y5FhSuO6FCQkfPhCKbtsEAcbuUlUYcaGe0ZTCOx7CLSbu5G5NWkP9X3j30rSrJEN3wgcMtNkS1BPVEMLJ-9Dw4tJWxtbEPzgqCpPszArorn9nasUIC5L1PHkD4EZdwjCdY1gA4EGs/s1600/christmasornie.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 201px; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551302063746064466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2r3Y5FhSuO6FCQkfPhCKbtsEAcbuUlUYcaGe0ZTCOx7CLSbu5G5NWkP9X3j30rSrJEN3wgcMtNkS1BPVEMLJ-9Dw4tJWxtbEPzgqCpPszArorn9nasUIC5L1PHkD4EZdwjCdY1gA4EGs/s400/christmasornie.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#99ff99;"><em><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>An ornament from Mom's collection </strong></span></em></span><br /><span style="color:#99ff99;"><em><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>now hangs on my tree</strong></span><br /><br /></em></span><span style="color:#99ff99;"><em></em></span>Never underestimate the powerful impact you have on your children with the little things you do and say. A blog friend of mine recently lost her mother and is now feeling her loss in every ritual they shared together. This Thanksgiving, I made dinner for my kids, and three out of six recipes were favorites that my mother had made. Pecan pie, stuffing and gravy. No one could make these like my mom. I used her recipes, and though they didn't taste quite as wonderful as when Mom made them for me, the aromas that filled my kitchen as I prepared the feast, the sight of her yellow pyrex mixing bowl and the feel of her seasoned wooden rolling pin in my hands brought back wonderful memories and made me feel close to her again. It's never too late to start a new tradition for your children or grandchildren. What traditions do you cherish?Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-25304335656664047002010-12-05T22:24:00.004-06:002010-12-05T23:04:54.756-06:0030 Years Later, I Still DoHappy Anniversary to my man of 30 years! Yes, exactly 30 years ago, December 5, 1980, I said "I do" to my guy, and my how the years have flown. Together we've raised two children, renovated three houses, gone through the hardest of hard times and enjoyed the best of good times. We started out as naive kids and have grown together into happy adults. With God at the center of our relationship, we just get better and better.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ys2dKUErENryRF-CXl8PR2JURHl3W_eUigeQ71PufnxKBHX5OZd8N_wV_sbgDjZNIIMzbzz_-RnQ8LJmFqEb4fpO8vFYY09t44xvUbTprUkFRaeFeWu4s_Mc982tV0B19OWb3F7e9_8/s1600/anniversaryE.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 223px; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547420451400262226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ys2dKUErENryRF-CXl8PR2JURHl3W_eUigeQ71PufnxKBHX5OZd8N_wV_sbgDjZNIIMzbzz_-RnQ8LJmFqEb4fpO8vFYY09t44xvUbTprUkFRaeFeWu4s_Mc982tV0B19OWb3F7e9_8/s400/anniversaryE.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryF.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">We were <i>babies</i></span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryA.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryC.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">raising babies</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryD.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">(remember body waves!)<br /></span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryH.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Birthdays</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryP.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryS.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">New Births</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryO.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryT.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Waterbeds!</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryR.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Cut-offs!</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryN.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryQ.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryL.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryM.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryI.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Anniversary getaways</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryB.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryW.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryU.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryK.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>Lots</em> of these</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryC1.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>Too much</em> of this<br /></span><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryD1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryE1.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Doing what we love</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryG1.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Loving what we do</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryB1.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><i>Silly</i> times!</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryZ.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Family times</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryF1.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Joyous moments</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryV.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryX.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Moments we'll never forget</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryA1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryY.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Then</span> . . .<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryG.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryJ.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">and now</span><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryH2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/anniversaryH1.jpg" /><br /><br />Happy 30th, My LoveTarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-69836884537623401082010-11-24T23:23:00.002-06:002010-11-24T23:31:59.400-06:00The Season of Family<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNhS2W7shqILxiHvtwv0PzE3T8v0kFAmYcDBDANci6mA2FQryM-38ARiVftk7Z8Xq29yW99KXiISAeq0b84jexM9K7VMTqI-HgHEZHEimLajCSrYyjQ6dqoaxioCnY_catQBgeeP-NCc/s1600/happythanksgiving.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543354138134152354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNhS2W7shqILxiHvtwv0PzE3T8v0kFAmYcDBDANci6mA2FQryM-38ARiVftk7Z8Xq29yW99KXiISAeq0b84jexM9K7VMTqI-HgHEZHEimLajCSrYyjQ6dqoaxioCnY_catQBgeeP-NCc/s400/happythanksgiving.jpg" /></a><br />I cherish the time spent with close family and friends. Here's wishing you and yours a wonderful time of closeness and thanksgiving, and lots of pumpkin pie.<br /><span style="color:#663300;">~<em>Ann</em></span>Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-79721158440563122522010-09-13T14:19:00.002-05:002010-09-13T14:23:32.754-05:00Meet Claudia!My good friend Claudia is relatively new to the blogging community, though she's a facebook pro.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI15j86kJhMCkfmGfRRIE447yPbDL2iD4PftsToZUwEvnDdRJieNRQ-3aav_NnCexo6Zp4eAZJ3p4cwRnZ2NYFRz3uePhBXPQRd2JLIe0CzB31PY58mLPMJuULHbrwKbLB9znsFd513Mw/s1600/justclaudia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516480146690301378" style="WIDTH: 390px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 350px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI15j86kJhMCkfmGfRRIE447yPbDL2iD4PftsToZUwEvnDdRJieNRQ-3aav_NnCexo6Zp4eAZJ3p4cwRnZ2NYFRz3uePhBXPQRd2JLIe0CzB31PY58mLPMJuULHbrwKbLB9znsFd513Mw/s400/justclaudia.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Please take time to stop by her fabulous blog, <a href="http://www.justclaudiavintagejunkie.blogspot.com/">Just Claudia Vintage Junkie </a>and welcome her! She's got great decorating tips and tricks to inspire.Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-11587412513733934532010-09-09T10:54:00.003-05:002010-09-09T11:07:38.183-05:00Expanded Living SpaceProblem:<br>Chairs with no seats or backs,<br>a table with no top,<br>a patio with no dining space<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/chairtablepatiobefore.jpg" /><br />Fix:<br>Vintage vinyl tablecloth + glass top, both found at yard sales <br>+ staple gun <br>+ handy hubby to cut plywood pieces <br>+ an hour of my time<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/chairtablepatio3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/chairtablepatio4.jpg" /><br /><br />The Pay Off:<br>A new place to enjoy God's great outdoors, food, and friends!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPhEc4gNtRByyDV4n03loqSJmDhQLWdCeq2uO6IbXMOr9jh1gzrltrV3GbNcw6xuID6bW54JysjcJ389Ar4TDHBkCEgWGGfYqKcggKt3JW-xSSuRGsXINnYjqkfcSPnR8NgBs4Qwyghk/s1600/chairtablepatio.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514943913311102130" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 348px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPhEc4gNtRByyDV4n03loqSJmDhQLWdCeq2uO6IbXMOr9jh1gzrltrV3GbNcw6xuID6bW54JysjcJ389Ar4TDHBkCEgWGGfYqKcggKt3JW-xSSuRGsXINnYjqkfcSPnR8NgBs4Qwyghk/s400/chairtablepatio.jpg" border="0" /></a>Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-55664381759383451992010-08-27T17:10:00.006-05:002010-08-28T12:01:15.879-05:00Tarnished RoyaltyI've been having fun in my studio creating this new batch of tiaras. How I love to play with vintage bits and baubles! I'm naming my new line <em>Tarnished Royalty</em>. Some from this batch have already been spoken for. Any that are not taken will be listed in my shop.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvg825qSS3jT3mtIPOmgdoKyjvSX6WJ7YF71oOXCcH6MJJrmP3gyJ5kAYf2k8SCHga-7eB6SBxoSTZdGdUa0sbOuxLGrPckgczFB095fbGcc_8-Ve8R-3hL1oWcgLgVlhOXZr3Brx-i6o/s1600/tiaracameoblack1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510216898425677298" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 356px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvg825qSS3jT3mtIPOmgdoKyjvSX6WJ7YF71oOXCcH6MJJrmP3gyJ5kAYf2k8SCHga-7eB6SBxoSTZdGdUa0sbOuxLGrPckgczFB095fbGcc_8-Ve8R-3hL1oWcgLgVlhOXZr3Brx-i6o/s400/tiaracameoblack1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODiBaPef2hjIyOtqU1lQIhBMlgFZQKYcv-q3kmARKB_D3hR54Q2SVksHoHOsEqzLFEyqzAmpC-JVXV-WiY8lqmtC6giDlYVvA-__igdxeFCld1__x9HtGOrpxMlc1eZfTtFosc_wK7pw/s1600/tiarapinkcabochonshells2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODiBaPef2hjIyOtqU1lQIhBMlgFZQKYcv-q3kmARKB_D3hR54Q2SVksHoHOsEqzLFEyqzAmpC-JVXV-WiY8lqmtC6giDlYVvA-__igdxeFCld1__x9HtGOrpxMlc1eZfTtFosc_wK7pw/s400/tiarapinkcabochonshells2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510505523224414770" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBJAfblc3DkCO4wBKWcTaK6mESLo6l7WdUb3H7lxGbErzZL3iYcB25Tw20MG5L7oSBEK_Q1fKx3QX7UHf5YR_eZ-lSr39jklaJIHHuipA0jX0gRCdZCprrmvH2Si0t2Jmv6b_S4JTBVQ/s1600/tiaracameokey1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBJAfblc3DkCO4wBKWcTaK6mESLo6l7WdUb3H7lxGbErzZL3iYcB25Tw20MG5L7oSBEK_Q1fKx3QX7UHf5YR_eZ-lSr39jklaJIHHuipA0jX0gRCdZCprrmvH2Si0t2Jmv6b_S4JTBVQ/s400/tiaracameokey1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510504171012903234" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrKCD1IP2d87xGn-5LhPJutR_dnMoEgmnMswz7HvudWe-zlTRLeBmcQ_7goW36K2J2KVq-WUWFhhq2NJYexL_i_AY_TSbGiDFjeRPLLiXKKW9ITJYkP7HF0KLcQlqc7Bgb3S7BIPaCsas/s1600/tiaragreencabochon&pearl1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrKCD1IP2d87xGn-5LhPJutR_dnMoEgmnMswz7HvudWe-zlTRLeBmcQ_7goW36K2J2KVq-WUWFhhq2NJYexL_i_AY_TSbGiDFjeRPLLiXKKW9ITJYkP7HF0KLcQlqc7Bgb3S7BIPaCsas/s400/tiaragreencabochon&pearl1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510505931643499954" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fp7OzGjMeB82PuFgpiEs2aONTO3WzIPN09QR_MhO7ENyqN_HgkPAdhUw_a5ibCrMex0uW2elkLyTQmL2XqqzjPJwLy001qqrI6hrgvvsU2oBEfxqF9hJzYomd6Pka1Cle1rEl7Fh9yM/s1600/tiarafleurdelis1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fp7OzGjMeB82PuFgpiEs2aONTO3WzIPN09QR_MhO7ENyqN_HgkPAdhUw_a5ibCrMex0uW2elkLyTQmL2XqqzjPJwLy001qqrI6hrgvvsU2oBEfxqF9hJzYomd6Pka1Cle1rEl7Fh9yM/s400/tiarafleurdelis1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510506501700423042" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_duAKhLpshfN8nIkrK5YySLO6AAUCvCAGZwFxveBez8HoMIJEh6X0Oh0c_AyOOds6t6GRlvRJe6K-QIOaF7PLhw4mrciePqvrxJEx5YxurGm55p0BSPiEx_rVmuvEr17MqeJXky-NIc/s1600/tiarapearl&amethystbutton1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_duAKhLpshfN8nIkrK5YySLO6AAUCvCAGZwFxveBez8HoMIJEh6X0Oh0c_AyOOds6t6GRlvRJe6K-QIOaF7PLhw4mrciePqvrxJEx5YxurGm55p0BSPiEx_rVmuvEr17MqeJXky-NIc/s400/tiarapearl&amethystbutton1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510506761740585074" /></a><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/tiarashells&pearlsl1.jpg" /><br />You can be sure I'm dreaming up more designs for the future. Have a <span style="font-family:edwardian script itc;font-size:180%;">B</span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">eautiful</span> weekend!Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-39695274971896078212010-08-25T10:59:00.002-05:002010-08-25T11:05:59.558-05:00First Fruits<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_aXX4MnGr5lfDZKXrII8xEQf1BJpOvYxQ353t3wMob0TWv7c_KT-9hPRa5RXuAxxHksTCh6kmf1DYVkqUHkZFvgRF0mzavQOrd7ySN8ukSIGIt3NxSLGNL7ZsD1VCokQlFGaSM02raKE/s1600/babyboos2010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509377950446222562" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 390px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_aXX4MnGr5lfDZKXrII8xEQf1BJpOvYxQ353t3wMob0TWv7c_KT-9hPRa5RXuAxxHksTCh6kmf1DYVkqUHkZFvgRF0mzavQOrd7ySN8ukSIGIt3NxSLGNL7ZsD1VCokQlFGaSM02raKE/s400/babyboos2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />When God created pumpkins, I think he was in a particularly happy mood. I can't help smiling when I look at them. Especially when they're growing by the dozens right outside my back door. These two minis were the first ones ready to pluck from the vine. <br><br>We're trying our hand at some larger varieties this year too, Cinderella and the larger white ones. Keeping my fingers crossed that they will do half as well as the baby boos have done. <br><br>Another mini I adore, growing outside my door...<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/tomatoescherry.jpg" /><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;"><span style="font-size:180%;">YUM!!!</span> </span></div>Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-61346193416296722762010-06-15T12:27:00.006-05:002010-06-15T12:41:25.979-05:00Wish You'd've Been There~Part II<IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowtentoutside.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowavm1.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowavm2.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowstalls.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowclaudia.jpg><br>My good friend, talented "Just Claudia".<br><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowredeux.jpg><br>Always wonderful treasures from the ReDeux boys.<br><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMAWA6LYrSwBah3goFGetoncOSUFqfOKGwMAQngRvFYKixn0yjDAAfqR9WDEg3LbpXMaLfIDrN4OPlXRz9-rFpsuOykLhyphenhypheny2B_IO7YcEPo3gNofsBJVNI8mumeZUn4yuf9VV2TwPfRZ8/s1600/tiaracrusty1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 371px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMAWA6LYrSwBah3goFGetoncOSUFqfOKGwMAQngRvFYKixn0yjDAAfqR9WDEg3LbpXMaLfIDrN4OPlXRz9-rFpsuOykLhyphenhypheny2B_IO7YcEPo3gNofsBJVNI8mumeZUn4yuf9VV2TwPfRZ8/s400/tiaracrusty1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483055118519357282" /></a><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/photos-homedecor/tiarapinkcrystal1a.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/tiarasall.jpg><br>More of my newest tiaras, now available in my <A HREF="http://www.avintagemood.com">online boutique </A>. My dear friend Nanc, of <A HREF="http://www.shab-n-chic.blogspot.com/2010/05/ann-has-done-it-again.html"> shab-n-chic</A> purchased the pearl one. Pop over and see the way she displays hers ~ love it!<br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowgary.jpg><br>My Mr., taking it easy after lots of hard work.Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-9230874866627806302010-05-25T18:24:00.004-05:002010-05-25T18:36:35.999-05:00Wish You'd've Been ThereIf you weren't at Farmstead for our Spring Antiques and Garden show, there's so much you missed.<br>I really, really, <i>really</i> wish you could have been there.<br>Here's a bit of what you missed.<br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdZ3y5X7ySTGV07EwHMbrzKEMrOKOE5sUsrh2fFmwzjZktMZULasuPyJsbhMrU2mV8VZAGkWVzTwP05rJruLWu3rhpYiQE2yiTfwtg41-LacgdDL3iMJZo9XOSV9wi6doHvA2GtJ4sG4/s1600/mayshowavm4.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdZ3y5X7ySTGV07EwHMbrzKEMrOKOE5sUsrh2fFmwzjZktMZULasuPyJsbhMrU2mV8VZAGkWVzTwP05rJruLWu3rhpYiQE2yiTfwtg41-LacgdDL3iMJZo9XOSV9wi6doHvA2GtJ4sG4/s400/mayshowavm4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475354003092554514" /></a><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowstalls2.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowclaudia2.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowkelly.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowredeux2.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowsheila.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowclass.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowavm5.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowavm3.jpg><br><IMG SRC=http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/mayshowtiara2.jpg><br>It was such a great show I was <i>truly</i> sad when it was over. If you missed it, don't fret too much...there'll be another coming in October that will be over-the-top fabulous.<br><br>I'll post more photos later, including pics of my latest tiara designs, in Part II.<br><br>Do come back soon!Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-32690518805099487882010-05-01T12:36:00.002-05:002010-05-01T12:41:03.856-05:00What's in Store at FarmsteadIt's finally almost here! The Farmstead Spring Antiques and Garden Show, next Friday and Saturday, May 7 & 8, is a must-do shopping event. I'll be offering for the first time my handmade tiaras and some other surprises.<br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUPgy4aMQ4j3xXdWNAuOOJ4PsteRojbcLi6bF3g5GTN0ZMvuSMQ_eVkvCm-g33_TSvVPgn733Bbt39MX70fIujtYByR5jfbwPN_d5wOxbMv_e-veRb4b35M6zMzdWDCyVH7TkbvfoV2s/s1600/tiaras.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUPgy4aMQ4j3xXdWNAuOOJ4PsteRojbcLi6bF3g5GTN0ZMvuSMQ_eVkvCm-g33_TSvVPgn733Bbt39MX70fIujtYByR5jfbwPN_d5wOxbMv_e-veRb4b35M6zMzdWDCyVH7TkbvfoV2s/s400/tiaras.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466357722595128834" /></a><br>We've all done our best to gather and create items you won't find anywhere else, and I must say, we may have outdone ourselves! Along with many talented vendors, a fun addition to the show this spring is a collection of creative souls who call themselves The Barn Artists ~ a potter, a sculptor, and a photographer. Click <A HREF="http://www.farmsteadlifestyleevents.blogspot.com/"> here</A> to check out more of what's in store at the farm.Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-7626857908081273372010-03-25T10:55:00.005-05:002010-03-25T11:20:32.291-05:00Welcome Spring?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtnLY0DKXndLzeZpoo3F35iO3I0DYvS08MzvH_bfe6p7VMNC_A0P9aoGCUQ7uESZhEm-2geb5yA03knBQaepZxAgmOT0IWS9-vZmF2p_coD3R_nxaMYx7EtpoIzEaCKixT92txy4CWPc/s1600/atelierbirdsigned.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 105px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtnLY0DKXndLzeZpoo3F35iO3I0DYvS08MzvH_bfe6p7VMNC_A0P9aoGCUQ7uESZhEm-2geb5yA03knBQaepZxAgmOT0IWS9-vZmF2p_coD3R_nxaMYx7EtpoIzEaCKixT92txy4CWPc/s400/atelierbirdsigned.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452607021772672402" /></a><br /> In spite of the SNOW, our "spring" gathering at Farmstead was a ton of fun! I put together a collage of photos to give you a tiny glimpse of our vintage, new and handmade offerings.<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/ateliercollagesigned.jpg" /><br />More to come soon. Keep <span style="color:#33cc00;">spring</span> in your heart!Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-28885671592317937222010-02-27T11:05:00.003-06:002010-02-27T11:15:37.499-06:00Burlap & Bling at AtelierHere's a peek at what I'll be teaching this March at our Spring Gathering, <i>Atelier</i>.<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/burlaprosepindewtext.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1tLlLmdLN_UtSBnffYRFAfgqysq-pSPFccgz_XN_CrOsXdCB87q8x6D_MoTbUnY2P6l5VlcRPMxC_69RxY2MNlFJFO5Dr1R3bTVjsp7oYOMOJAOqNgghO_Hrh24SnEuXDMbAlWGcc0I/s1600-h/burlaprosepinbutterflytext.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442970725422622386" style="WIDTH: 399px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 373px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1tLlLmdLN_UtSBnffYRFAfgqysq-pSPFccgz_XN_CrOsXdCB87q8x6D_MoTbUnY2P6l5VlcRPMxC_69RxY2MNlFJFO5Dr1R3bTVjsp7oYOMOJAOqNgghO_Hrh24SnEuXDMbAlWGcc0I/s400/burlaprosepinbutterflytext.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />An original <i>A Vintage Mood</i> creation, burlap and bling combine to create a fun tea rose pin to adorn your favorite jean jacket lapel, handbag or pillow. Using burlap and wire, we'll fashion the roses, then embellish them with sparkly vintage rhinestones for the "dew-kissed" version, and if you choose the "butterfly-kissed", you'll create the tiny little guy with wings to light upon your rose.<br><br>In addition to this workshop, Sheila Rumney of Blessed and Distressed will teach 3 fabulous classes ranging from jewelry making and soldering to shadow box collage.<br><br>And as always, one-of-a-kind shopping with Farmgirl Kelly, Just Claudia, and A Vintage Mood <i>plus</i> a scrumptious lunch by Aunt Mary's.<br><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/atelier-shop.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/atelier-create.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/atelier-connect.jpg" /><br /><br />If you live in the Kansas City area, consider this your cordial invitation to attend! Schedule of Events, Workshop Information and Registration can be found by clicking the Atelier banner below.<br /><a href="http://www.farmsteadlifestyleevents.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/atelierbutton.jpg" /></a>Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298501759000762221.post-77757283955526666172010-02-24T17:44:00.000-06:002010-02-24T17:45:50.841-06:00Birthday KissesHappy Birthday to the sweetest, hunkiest guy I know. You still make my heart go pitter-pat.<br /><img src="http://www.avintagemood.com/blogphotos/garybday.jpg" />Tarnished Royaltyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997517495097208416noreply@blogger.com4