tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48253908754941876582024-03-12T17:24:59.448-07:00'Mary's Cottage Treasures'My blog will feature fun places I have been, interesting things I have seen or done, sharings with you about vintage linen items or collectibles, Artisan jewelry ideas or new products, Seasonal musings and the like ... and possibly even an original poem or two.Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-62502175978368109742011-10-26T22:18:00.000-07:002011-10-27T11:37:10.675-07:00Shabby Cottage Shops "Pink Present" Giveaway<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/TheChristmasShoppe.htm"><img border="0" height="140px" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GJDBFaUeUwjip99_znID7FHFPRPaE5QVZuBqZQAFmP9uL0q7tAKPNxSlBcs7dhZ_k9hPa99k2c2N5musdaiNVu_PVGsxiuuJk84_7LALrYu3stFz3PGIODHYjeKG5Um4ED7vU0vjdzU/s400/SCSChristmasShoppe2011-TopPageBanner%255B1%255D.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click Banner above to see which shop is 'featured' for each day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are other special events which you will want to read about, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">The Pink Present Holiday Giveaway</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: magenta;"> at Shabby Cottage Shops!</span></strong></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBoGLiwYQZo2oFHvWf_cZNA5v4qLHw-HLXfPkFWlqlsENxHP64crM9Sxbp5bpM69p5EGGmDSTGbjWSsXCu1_wG1tX4vxn7Gbgb7298HR25cwKaRvzmEQqCgJpcyEZnXCslWRDwqKIWOs/s1600/PinkPresentGiveawayBanner2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBoGLiwYQZo2oFHvWf_cZNA5v4qLHw-HLXfPkFWlqlsENxHP64crM9Sxbp5bpM69p5EGGmDSTGbjWSsXCu1_wG1tX4vxn7Gbgb7298HR25cwKaRvzmEQqCgJpcyEZnXCslWRDwqKIWOs/s1600/PinkPresentGiveawayBanner2011.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div style="text-align: center;">Our Annual <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>"Pink Present"</strong></span> Holiday Giveway will start on our blog on Saturday, November 6th at 6:00 PM, EST. This year's <strong><span style="color: magenta;">"Pink Present"</span></strong> is filled to the brim with fabulous products so graciously donated by 30 participating shops!! Stop by on November 6th, to see what's in <strong><span style="color: magenta;">"The Pink Box"</span></strong> this year at Shabby Cottage Shops and enter for a chance to win <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>"The Pink Present"<span style="color: black;">. </span></strong></span> It's going to be the best Giveaway ever! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's all you have to do to enter:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.com/pages/GetTheCottageNews.htm">Sign up</a> for our Newsletter </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Cottage-Shops/249855858382220">"Like"</a> us on Facebook </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Leave a Comment on our<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000034984381"> wall on facebook</a> about our giveaway, after you have liked us!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Visit each of the participating shops (find them below), tell us your favorite shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Go back to the "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000034984381">Pink Present" Holiday Giveaway post</a> and leave a comment, along with your first name and last initial.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Previous Winners are not eligible to participate in this giveaway, sorry!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The lucky winner will be announced on December 16! Your package will arrive after the Holidays! You'll have TWO DAYS to respond to our email or we'll pick another winner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Below is a list of the participating shops who have donated their gift </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>to you for this year's "Pink Present Giveaway"!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://crystalsrosecottagechic.com/category_41/Pinkalicious-Christmas-Shoppe.htm">Crystals Rose Cottage Chic </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://creationswithheart.com/store/">Creations with Heart</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bellarosadesigns.com/">Bella Rosa Designs</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellamaisontresors">Bella Maison Tresors</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dustyoakornaments.com/">Dusty Oak Ornaments</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sassybeachjewelrydesigns.com/">The Sassy Beach Jewelry Designs</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sweetheartsnest.com/">Sweetheart's Nest</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hollyandglitter.com/">Holly and Glitter</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageParisMarket?section_id=7502426">Vintage Paris Market </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/5DollarFrenchMarche?section_id=10141228">5 Dollar French Marche</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/missmagpiesshoppe">Miss Magpie's Shoppe</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mrssterlings.com/">Mrs. Sterlings</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tequilabayboutique.com/">Tequila Bay Boutique</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CelestinaMarieDesign">La Rea Rose.etsy.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://littleluxuriesofva.com/">Little Luxuries of Va</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vintelegance.com/category_10/The-Christmas-Shoppe-at-Shabby-Cottage-Shops.htm">Vintage Elegance</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tivoligardens">Tivoli Gardens</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thefrenchelements.com/">The French Elements</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theruffledrose.com/category_67/Pinkalicious-Christmas-ShoppeNEW.htm">The Ruffled Rose</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rosecottagechic.com/christmas_shoppe_at_scs.html">Rose Cottage Chic</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pillowcasedressstore?section_id=7494920">The Pillowcase Dress Store</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.maryscottagetreasures.com/shopping/the_christmas_shoppe_at_shabby_cottage_shops/page_1.aspx">Mary's Cottage Treasures</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bellalucille.com/">Bella Lucille</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thecottagemarket?section_id=10545273">The Cottage Market</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cottonfieldfarm?section_id=10541634">Cottonfield Farm</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://debicoules.com/">Debi Coules</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluecreekhome">The Shop at Blue Creek Home</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vintagetovogueshop.com/category_96/Pinkalicious-Christmas-Shoppe.htm">Vintage to Vogue Shop</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetRepeatVintage?section_id=10542593">Sweet Repeat Vintage</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://onespringstreet.net/">One Spring Street</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rhondas Rose Cottage Designs</div></div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-53629042194749383422011-02-04T06:28:00.000-08:002011-02-07T06:52:03.752-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><strong><u><a href="http://www.maryscottagetreasures.com/shopping/all_vintage_flower_prints/page_1.aspx">Vintage Flower Prints</a></u></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Now available @<span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.maryscottagetreasures.com/shopping/all_vintage_flower_prints/page_1.aspx"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">Mary's Cottage Treasures.</span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Normally $20 each.</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>All February Fridays only ~ $17 each.</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Only one of each print available.</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>These were cut from a very old flower</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>illustration book probably dating from </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>the late 1800's or early 1900's. </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>GORGEOUS beyond words & a treasure to own!</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>The pictures below are just a few of the ones available.</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>See them ALL here: </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.maryscottagetreasures.com/shopping/all_vintage_flower_prints/page_1.aspx">Vintage Flower Prints</a></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">In December while visiting our daughter and her family</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the beautiful area around Lancaster, PA, </div><div style="text-align: center;">we took a ride through the gorgeous countryside </div><div style="text-align: center;">of rolling hills and Amish & Mennonite Farms.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know that many of you have been in that area before, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but by 'popular request' I am posting some pictures</div><div style="text-align: center;">which I took on that excursion. It was a VERY cold, windy</div><div style="text-align: center;">day and we had just had about two inches of snow. </div><div style="text-align: center;">RELAX and enjoy the view!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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little town of Lititz is a wonderful family owned candy shop, </div><div align="center">Wilbur Chocolate Company, which is 145 years old. <br />
One section of the shop has numerous candy molds<br />
and candy making equipment from early days. </div><div align="center">I had more fun looking at them than all the different<br />
types of chocolate to buy! I thought you might <br />
enjoy some of my pictures.</div><div align="center">So sorry I couldn't share some of the chocolate with you!<br />
They were totally amazing!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</span></strong></u><strong><u><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">One World One Heart</span></u></strong> is a worldwide event for bloggers only. It gives all those who blog a chance to meet and mingle and form connections with those they may not have otherwise met from all over the world. In the past 4 years this event has grown to over 1,000 participants with lasting friendships (and even one love connection) formed along the way. Think of it as a GIGANTIC open house allowing you to travel without ever leaving your home........going from blog to blog(in various countries) seeing the wonder each one has created and meeting all the fabulous people behind those blogs. As a bonus each blogger participant will offer up a "door prize or prizes"....just for dropping by, saying hello and seeing their world. It's really that easy.<br />
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IT WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY JANUARY 3OTH WITH THE FINAL DAY BEING FEBRUARY 17TH.(the day winners are announced) 2011. The new logo is above.......please take it - copy and paste it to a blog post letting your readers know what's coming and link back to THIS post. We need to spread the word!!! http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/2010/12/annoucning-the-fifth-and-final-one-world-one-heart-event-.html </div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-44188845043143839102010-10-06T10:37:00.000-07:002010-10-06T12:55:58.021-07:00"Copper & Colors" Artisan Beaded Necklace<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong>OOAK (One of a Kind) Necklace in the fashionable Copper, </strong><br />
<strong>THE </strong><strong>thing for this season ... </strong><br />
<strong>there really is only ONE, so don't delay </strong><strong>if you like it. </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>ONLY $39 - a real bargain.</strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-22972504735764117402010-08-31T18:32:00.000-07:002010-09-04T09:13:27.961-07:00The Last Beach Pics of Summer<div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy these last pictures of summer at the Outer Banks, NC.</div><div style="text-align: center;">These shots were taken on August 31, 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;">as hurricane Earl loomed on the near-horizon. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We are among the thousands trying to make the </div><div style="text-align: center;">wisest decision about if and when to leave.<br />
Give us wisdom, Lord!<br />
<u><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>(Please read my closing at the end of the pictures.)</strong></span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-57833551427875844412010-08-01T20:42:00.000-07:002010-08-01T17:42:54.691-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #073763; font-size: large;">Creativity of Small Hands</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">I have always loved to see the creativity of children. </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">Whether it is building a sand castle at the beach, </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">using playdough to make snowmen, building </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">a tower</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> or bridge with blocks, or using clay to make beads,</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> it is so interesting to see how each one differs. </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">Last week my </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">eleven year-old granddaughter shared </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">with me </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">the most </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">amazing creations I have seen</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> from such small hands. </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">She used the new thin,</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> colorful 'sticky sticks' for kids </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">and made a set</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> of miniature food </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">from a fast food type</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> restaurant which </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">was SO very realistic</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">I could hardly believe</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> it was NOT real. </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">Look at the pictures below </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">and see </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">what you think! </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">The last picture is a flat clay 'Nativity' </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">her older</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">sister </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #073763;">made last year for me when she was eleven.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> The entire nativity measures only 2" x 2.75".</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">I don't know about you,</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;"> but I LOVE the creativity of small hands!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">Have a blessed week </span></strong><span style="color: #073763;"><strong>and enjoy the creativity of</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">the 'small hands' around you.</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #073763;">Thank you, Lord, for our children and granddchildren,</span></strong> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><strong>and for the creativity you give their small hands!</strong></span></div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-87278186040450733492010-07-12T08:12:00.000-07:002010-07-12T09:32:23.850-07:00"Fun in the Sun"<div align="center">I love summer! Don't you?</div><div align="center">One of my favorite things about summer is that</div><div align="center">our family spends an entire week together at the beach.</div><div align="center">Below you will just a few pics of our fun in the sun. </div><div align="center">Grandkids are the best subject for pictures anytime,</div><div align="center">but especially at the beach. </div><div align="center">The first picture is a bracelet I made with a 'fish/beach' theme.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-60385772664869431662010-07-04T18:15:00.000-07:002010-07-05T17:40:34.730-07:00DUCK, NC<div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Duck, NC is a quaint beach town on the 'Outer Banks' </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">of North Carolina. We spend a few days several times</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">a year in Corolla, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NC just ten miles north of Duck. </span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When we were there in May, I noticed several of the</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;">little shops in Duck had perfect beach store fronts </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;">and signage. With trusty camera in hand I began</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> to snap </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">some pictures</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and thought I would share</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> them with you here. Included are some other sights</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">from this very special place. I will share some </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">actual <em>beach</em> pictures soon in another post.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Enjoy your quick 'unnarrated' tour!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-60020147347417729602010-06-28T17:59:00.000-07:002010-06-28T18:00:11.887-07:00New/Old Linens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhht65ILx9zLvW73z02Vs_ya9YSTzi6ACLeuN3qEI8Ir_kPcOSe96LDLvazaGZo5E4Ztgfr1vOC09_axppS9gKgYO1iXjTaVtKtSIW-H4R5M9piZD3WA7XGIha7wxYS8D2IbsZf-XXz7x4/s400/SecondLinenCollageMix.jpg" width="398" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.maryscottagetreasures.com/shopping/vintage_linens/page_1.aspx"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Mary's Cottage Treasures - Vintage Linens</strong></span></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is a new/old linen item?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;">It is a beautiful piece of handworked linen history </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">which </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">has been given </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">a second chance. By </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">a </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">'second</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> chance' </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I mean </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">it, in a sense, has been recycled. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Someone other than </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">the original creator/owner</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> now owns the piece </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">and will either find another</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> use for it, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">or </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">use it </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">as originally intended or,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> in the case of Linen Collectors, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">handle it with </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">love and care as they add it </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">to their ever-growing</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;"> collection of similar linen items. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;">Those who find another use for the piece often</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> incorporate it </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">into another item they are creating,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> such as using </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">a section </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">of an old embroidered</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> dresser scarf</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> in making a pillow.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;">Or maybe you have seen a new purse decorated </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">with vintage doilies </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">or cut outs from </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">a vintage</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> tablecloth </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">used as appliques </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">on a new handtowel.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;">This is, perhaps, the truest form of new/old linens.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Unfortunately, in our busy world today, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">new </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">handworked</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> linens </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">are not being made </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">as frequently</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> as they used to be. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Nor are the various forms</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> of needle working being taught. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">In generations past,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">young females were taught as early </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">as </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">they could manage </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">a needle and thread how to do</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> various forms </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">of needlework. Sewing, e</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">mbroidery,</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> cross stitch, crochet, knitting, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">crewel work, smocking,</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">quilting, needlepoint, tatting, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">needle punch,</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> needle felting, tassel making, needle lace, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">tapestry,</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> and applique </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">are just some of the many various</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> types </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">of needle work.</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;">Are you a lover of new/old linens? How many of the </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">above </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">types </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">of needlework do YOU know how to do? </span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;">I only can do or have done the first six methods. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">How about you?</span> </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a great week!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Blessings on your & yours,</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana;">Mary Patterson</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-7698717086090073112010-06-13T19:17:00.000-07:002010-06-16T10:35:56.289-07:00RAINBOW<div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Two weeks ago we had a terrible thunderstorm </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">followed by</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> a gorgeous bright sky</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> as if the clouds </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">were simply pushed aside.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Everything was so fresh and clean, </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">bathed in clear sunlight.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">After a few moments of enjoying the</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> 'clean' green foliage</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> of the bushes outside my kitchen windows, </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I jumped from the chair and quickly opened the front door.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> And there it was, right over my neighbor's roof top -</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">a beautiful rainbow, my favorite creation </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">of my Heavenly Father.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The next morning our local newspaper had a picture</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">of the entire rainbow, end to end, on the front page.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I only saw a small portion of it, but was still thrilled! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Do you love rainbows, too?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">God's love for us is awesome and Rainbow's are a sign of the love. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">He promised never to destroy the earth with a flood.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">He loves us so much He sent His only Son to die for our sins.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">John 3:16</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwCbiKEaCCKepVhqEB4tSyWoLyuWiclAl0bNif0rxxV5b7Hre1jGwlZkt_wFF9lylv5466_WCSkbYwoo6O4lNatKETxzcDYIsWUfzPbD8msHlTK0Zg0EGdvKc2KxHCbnWkJNSETdx-Is/s1600/2010-6-6+RainbowBraceletsBeach+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwCbiKEaCCKepVhqEB4tSyWoLyuWiclAl0bNif0rxxV5b7Hre1jGwlZkt_wFF9lylv5466_WCSkbYwoo6O4lNatKETxzcDYIsWUfzPbD8msHlTK0Zg0EGdvKc2KxHCbnWkJNSETdx-Is/s400/2010-6-6+RainbowBraceletsBeach+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Have a blessed week and look for rainbows after a storm! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Mary Patterson</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-1804882931846244812010-06-06T19:53:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:29:58.834-07:00Creativity<div align="center"><strong>My hubbie and I took a little trip recently</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>for a few days of R&R. </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>I decided last minute to bring some jewelry supplies </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>and here is what I made one afternoon. </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>They will be listed in my shop very soon..</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>You may email me before then </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>if you are interested in a particular one.</strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-66416105081609042332010-05-22T22:49:00.000-07:002010-05-27T05:07:51.205-07:00Twenty 'New' Vintage Linen Items in Shop<span style="background-color: #d0e0e3; color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Friends,</span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="background-color: #d0e0e3; color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have recently added over twenty 'new' vintage linen pieces to my shop, Mary's Cottage Treasures. In addition there are several new jewelry items which I have made, as well as a number of 'new' vintage collectables. Below is a collage of close-ups of nine of the linen pieces ... there are pillowcases, towels, runners or dresser scarves, etc. I hope you will stop by and visit soon! Mention you saw this offer on my Blog when you order and receive 15% off your total purchase!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Blessings,</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Mary Patterson</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Shop</strong>: http://www.MarysCottageTreasures.com/</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Facebook</strong>: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marys-Cottage-Treasures/122624991083387?ref=ts</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Blog</strong>: http://maryscottagetreasures.blogspot.com/</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Also</strong>: http://www.makeminepink.com//</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMkewCVHeKylbulQVGSciPJUGOpzTqAAmUwlcEEae4EJOH6wzvT-VTj-moguq8UFHXlzV3ESJGK6SKXq1780dpUnq90tPm_QuMYTxaEAL5TNzTnB9fBQYf4pITES5Eq-P2fIINY_JhSo/s1600/PicnikLinensCollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMkewCVHeKylbulQVGSciPJUGOpzTqAAmUwlcEEae4EJOH6wzvT-VTj-moguq8UFHXlzV3ESJGK6SKXq1780dpUnq90tPm_QuMYTxaEAL5TNzTnB9fBQYf4pITES5Eq-P2fIINY_JhSo/s400/PicnikLinensCollage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-60883549834741520702010-05-16T18:25:00.000-07:002010-05-17T06:49:09.052-07:00Grandkids Faces<div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLyxot9Ar9pgd1wuCLB6Pr3nIF-Y9FZciGS3ef0DDVCx9hpEPaQ-E3FTk6KrrBVVizYePS705-6aKQ9uHvf1qUywJenNphIqYCrHza9jAG0lnwOGrblu2ijXcD32abyjDZUpUvXlli3s/s1600/Lexi&EthanCollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLyxot9Ar9pgd1wuCLB6Pr3nIF-Y9FZciGS3ef0DDVCx9hpEPaQ-E3FTk6KrrBVVizYePS705-6aKQ9uHvf1qUywJenNphIqYCrHza9jAG0lnwOGrblu2ijXcD32abyjDZUpUvXlli3s/s320/Lexi&EthanCollage.jpg" width="250" wt="true" /></a></div><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love my grandkids - all six of them!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know that you love yours, too, if you have any.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't you just love the funny faces they make?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I captured a few of these on my </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">two youngest 'grands' recently and thought</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> you'd get a charge out of their faces. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you ever seen a 'hot dog' tongue? </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had not either until my youngest made one.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Guess what - I cannot do it no matter how hard I try.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can you?!?!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, a fish face I CAN do and </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I taught my grandson how - almost!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you got a chuckle! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We need to laugh every now and then.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't we!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me know if YOU can do a hot dog tongue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Have a blessed week and SMILE a lot!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Mary P.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-29779929524942334812010-04-05T14:58:00.000-07:002010-04-05T11:58:34.058-07:00'ROCK CANDY' Jewelry<div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIWDWOxAK8sUDDEwPYcKZmYk1se2HucDCpAOG7Yk1Z-sI2I2SamgIj0RtN32MycQxGgunzoXZ45MnP85FE8nwQcE3oY9rG5TPWnsG-IOSjwNEwO6QuILx9HouMLVTQ1YaHx8Hwy6HcLQ/s1600/2010-4-5+ShellJewelry.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIWDWOxAK8sUDDEwPYcKZmYk1se2HucDCpAOG7Yk1Z-sI2I2SamgIj0RtN32MycQxGgunzoXZ45MnP85FE8nwQcE3oY9rG5TPWnsG-IOSjwNEwO6QuILx9HouMLVTQ1YaHx8Hwy6HcLQ/s400/2010-4-5+ShellJewelry.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkOg7_LadMgvIRvrkVxmmW-Xp0bTY3pMvgzsCEfcBvt1dl1qtDwv3iBDqea62JqTQR_NEnAkWF2Q1n08pLb7gw-XaiGKtbmXIRPsbkfW1eAI8kdvpiXCBl5FhqMjuwy-yhx-2m6yeN-Eo/s1600/2010-4-5+Colored+Shell+JEWLERY+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkOg7_LadMgvIRvrkVxmmW-Xp0bTY3pMvgzsCEfcBvt1dl1qtDwv3iBDqea62JqTQR_NEnAkWF2Q1n08pLb7gw-XaiGKtbmXIRPsbkfW1eAI8kdvpiXCBl5FhqMjuwy-yhx-2m6yeN-Eo/s400/2010-4-5+Colored+Shell+JEWLERY+018.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div align="center">Two weeks ago I posted a picture of some<br />
pretty new beads I had just purchased.</div><div align="center">Most of you actually thought it looked like rock candy!</div><div align="center">Well, since I love to make jewelry, that is what I did.</div><div align="center">I think I have had more compliments on these pieces</div><div align="center">than any other jewelry I have ever made!</div><div align="center">The colors seem to be THE colors of the season, too!</div><div align="center">I will be listing them & other similar pieces in my shop soon.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://maryscottagetreasures.com/">http://MarysCottageTreasures.com/</a></div><div align="center">If you are interested in either the necklace or bracelet or perhaps </div><div align="center">both pieces, please email me: <a href="mailto:BeadMerryDesigns@aol.com">BeadMerryDesigns@aol.com</a><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><strong>HAPPY SPRING TO ALL!</strong></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: black;">Use your imagination and see what you would do </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: black;">with this gorgeous pile of beads. Check back in a few days </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: black;">and I'll show you what I have done with it. </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: black;">Oooohhhh - Spring has Sprung - </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: black;">Look at these 'fantabulous' colors!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: black;">SCRUMPTIOUS!!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-88461264294453651812010-03-07T17:10:00.000-08:002010-03-07T17:20:57.681-08:00I love the beauty of our world and I especially love Spring. To me, the return of the Robin is one of the most marvelous wonders of Spring. God planned that in this part of the country (Virginia - east coast), the arrival of the Robin would be an indication that Spring is just around the corner. Is that true where you live? [If you post a reply, would you mind telling us where you live, please.] Last week, I saw my first little group of three Robins in my back yard and I got SOO excited! Warmer weather really IS coming. YEAH ... Spring!<br />
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Interestingly, several weeks earlier, I was sorting through a box of old linens from an estate sale and found a precious hand embroidered piece with a cute whimsical Robin on it. Tossing it onto the table where I was working, I didn't think any more about it until the next day, when, in amazement, I noticed that I had left it on top of some newly purchased fabric. This sweet material had cupcakes & hearts in the exact same colors as the hand embroidered Robin with his cute little pink breast. Oh, my goodness, I knew right then and there that I HAD to do something to put those two pieces together. But what was it? I had no clue.<br />
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Looking at the two pieces every day over a period of several weeks, I finally decided to make a pillow from the cute CUPCAKE fabric and incorporate the Robin embroidery piece as a panel in the middle. The cute robin was holding a little pink flower and I decided he should hold instead, of all things ... a cupcake! Cutting out a cupcake from the material, stuffing it, hand sewing it together, and then sewing it over the little flower took me a couple of hours. Adding pretty pink rick-rack set the embroidery piece off perfectly. So, now the 'SWEET Robin of Spring' is holding a three dimensional cupcake complete with a 'Swarovski crystal' cherry on top! Can you see that little cupcake he is holding?! Isn't he adorable?<br />
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Yummy cupcakes are all the rage right now, so if you love them as well as Robins, maybe this 'SWEET Robin of Spring' cupcake pillow creation is meant to be yours. It is a OOAK (One-of-a-kind) creation as there is only one embroidery piece, so buy it for your daughter's (or granddaughter's) bedroom. Or, maybe it would be perfect for that playroom or sunroom sofa that needs a 'POP" of color & fun! In the meantime, I hope to see lots of sweet REAL Robins in my yard as warmer weather approaches. Don't you?! Click on the link below (or copy & paste it) to go directly to my shop to purchase this special 'Sweet Robin of Spring' Pillow. <br />
<a href="http://www.maryscottagetreasures.com/items/'whimsical_sweet_robin_~amp_cupcakes'_pillow_.aspx">http://www.maryscottagetreasures.com/items/'whimsical_sweet_robin_~amp_cupcakes'_pillow_.aspx</a><br />
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Hopefully, Spring will come soon to your area. Let me know when you see your first Robin! <br />
Blessings to you and yours.Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-37122100784067048352010-01-31T15:49:00.000-08:002010-02-01T07:35:45.088-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: blue;">I recently came across these very cute </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">feminine coffee/tea mugs. </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">Buy all four & save! </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: blue;">I also have one bowl that goes with them.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: blue;"> Check out the 'China Cabinet' category </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">in my shop </span></strong><strong><span style="color: blue;">for these items as well as </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">several wonderful </span></strong><strong><span style="color: blue;">heart-shaped items </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: blue;">perfect for Valentine's Day gifts.</span></strong></div><br />
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A friend from Tennessee recently asked me to make a necklace for her using a large chunky centerpiece stone her hubbie had purchased in Brazil for her. It was strung on a leather cord with some beads which she called 'coffee beans.' She wanted a more elegant look. I was so nervous to get her package as I haven't done very many custom orders, yet I was excited at the same time. (I had previously made her a set to wear to a wedding, using very specific colors)<br />
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Well, when the package arrived, I knew I already had the perfect combination, as about a week prior I had bought some unusual chunky beads in the same color palette. At the time of my purchase, I had no idea what I would do with the beads, they just kind of 'jumped off the shelf' at me! It took me several days to get the right combo with everything in place just as I wanted it. Well, here it is ... what do you think?<br />
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</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-25537612088933012762010-01-14T08:40:00.001-08:002010-01-14T08:55:03.049-08:00<strong>Please join us for shopping with a twist on Friday January 15, 2010 as we present "In with the New"</strong><br />
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The New Year comes in, bringing with it permission to try new things that you hadn't considered before. Or perhaps this is the year for something you've always wanted to try but hadn't quite dared. You can give your entire home a New Year makeover, make some changes in a favorite room, or just add new touches to a special corner.<br />
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Perhaps cottage chic is the look you wanted to try. You can combine floral patterns with checks and ticking, in colors ranging from bright hues to muted tones. Top comfortable overstuffed couches with beautifully handmade pillows and hang bright artwork on the walls. You can set an inviting table set with charming vintage plates, a vintage buffet in the corner to display your favorite collections.<br />
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Maybe you've been thinking about adding a rustic look of French Farmhouse to a large room or to a cozy nook. You can make this change by adding painted furniture. White or cream dressers and shelves, maybe a table top decoupaged with French-style wrapping paper would make the perfect accent piece. The key is to add small touches that make it unique. White pottery canisters, pitchers and urns are perfect for holding utensils and flowers on a counter or table top to complete the look.<br />
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If you're a romantic at heart, there's nothing better than roses in a vintage vase or dried as potpourri in an antique bowl. Dainty vintage china adds a romantic air to the kitchen, especially when adorned with a floral pattern. Antique wood frames hanging from grosgrain ribbons and mismatched tea cups make the perfect accessory. With an abundance of antique and vintage china, this look is an easy look to try.<br />
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Victorian design represents the opulence of Queen Victoria's reign. Rich, vibrant colors like deep greens and blues distinguish the Victorian room, or you might choose light tones to show off exquisite rugs and needlepoints. Displaying collections of antique dolls and toys in an ornate cupboard, while also using an abundance of lace, linens, crocheted tablecloths and doilies, will complete this look.<br />
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Shabby chic celebrates the simple life and the comforts of home. Pastel greens, pale pinks, sky blues, muted grays, mixed together with all shades of white. Previously owned and well-loved items that have been handed down through generations are abound. Vintage wicker baskets, wrought iron candle holders, interesting lamps, they all combine to create a feeling of home and the comfort of time.<br />
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Give yourself permission to try something different, and celebrate the new year with a new décor. You'll find everything that you need right here at the Boutiques of Make Mine Pink.<br />
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Joyce Lucas, Founder<br />
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Photo Contribution 3: C'est ChouetteMary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-36576430821072213542009-12-14T02:22:00.000-08:002009-12-14T11:23:16.465-08:00Christmas Music<div align="center">My church had the most wonderful Christmas music program last night I have ever heard! It was a glorious presentaion of the birth of Christ with really 'ethereal' music that touched my soul deeply. It ended with four 12 year old boys doing a version of 'Little Drummer Boy' that brought tears to many folks' eyes, mine included. They each played different types of drums with different rhythms (& stayed perfectly in beat) and alternated singing the words. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been reflecting today not only on that song but on the true meaning of Christmas. The message of that song is what can WE give Christ on this Christmas, His birthday. What He really wants from us is our heart and devotion. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and forget what 'The Season' is REALLY all about! I certainly am guilty of that. I try each day, with God's help, to do better.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Thank you, God, for loving ME so much that You sent Your only Son, to be my Savior. Thank you, Jesus Christ, for taking my sins upon Yourself when You died on the cross. Thank you, God, for raising Jesus from the dead and giving me the promise of Eternal Life with You when I gave my heart and life to You. Thank You for loving me the way I am, as I come to You with all my sins. Thank you for removing all that, for forgiving me, and for making me 'your child.' I humbly give myself to YOU!<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Thank you, Lord, for Christmas,</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"> the celebration of the birth of Your Son, and my Savior, Jesus Christ!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: red;">Luke 2:11</span></strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: red;">"For unto us is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord!"</span></strong><br />
</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-72870535602358642262009-11-29T12:46:00.000-08:002009-12-01T11:19:49.615-08:00Christmas Linens ~ Vintage & New<div id="category-desc"></div><div id="category-desc"><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="imgCategory" src="http://www.maryscottagetreasures.com/images/?src=633950972877110000.JPG&width=250&max=400" /> <span style="color: red;"><b> </b></span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">From wonderful vintage Christmas </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">tablecloths to</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">estate finds such as <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span>towels, aprons &doilies ~ </span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">All with<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Cheerful Christmas themes & colors.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">GREAT prices for lovely linens. These are just SOME</span></span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> of the new items I am beginning to list in my shop. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">More will be listed over the next day or two, so keep</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">with grand prize worth over $1000</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. Click on the </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Also, you may click here: </span></span><span style="color: #373fb2;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: navy;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #ff00c0;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: navy;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #ff00c0;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #2000ff;"><span style="color: red;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: red;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: red;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: red;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: red;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #ff00c0;"><span style="color: #ff00c0;"></span></span></b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.makeminepink.com/ultimate-gift/">MakeMinePink/Ultimate-Gift </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I have changing specials on my shop each day, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">so check those out - they may give you a delightful</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">or free gift wrap or a nice savings on your purchase.<br />
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</div></div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-16944108181746180082009-11-23T12:13:00.001-08:002009-11-23T12:25:16.943-08:00'Dreaming of a White Christmas'<h3 class="entry-header"><span style="background-color: white;"></span>Make Mine Pink Friday ~ "Dreaming Of A White Christmas"</h3><a href="http://palepinkandroses.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ff4f7298834012875cb7885970c-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Grandmags-11-27" border="0" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54ff4f7298834012875cb7885970c " src="http://palepinkandroses.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ff4f7298834012875cb7885970c-800wi" title="Grandmags-11-27" /><span style="background-color: white;"></span></a> <br />
<div style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #ff80bf;">Every Christmas, everyone from great-grandparents to the newest addition to the family, gather around the Christmas tree. We’re filled with anticipation of the upcoming celebration and gratitude for loved ones to share it with. The boxes of favorite ornaments are brought out from their safe storage and passed around, inspiring memories of many a Christmas. Some of the ornaments have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations, we reminisce about the memories they hold. Others are new, bringing a new excitement about the memories we’ll make this year. Soon the tree is shining with glitter, beads, ribbons, lace and memories. </span><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #ff80bf;">As we set up our Christmas villages with the old-fashioned houses and bottle brush trees, the children peer closely at the scene and imagine what is happening behind those tiny closed doors. The sprinkle of glittering snow on the village rooftops and pathways reminds us of the snow we hope to have for this Christmas.</span><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #ff80bf;">A quick look around and you’ll see Christmas wreaths and garlands of greenery, gracing our doorways and doors. Each welcoming family and friends inside with holiday ornaments and twinkling lights Stockings are hung from the mantle, seemingly empty but overflowing with hopes and wishes for Christmas morning. As we sit by the crackling fire, sipping tea and hot cocoa from vintage holiday mugs, a feeling of nostalgia fills us with contentment.</span><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #ff80bf;">We fondly remember unwrapping treasures from our childhood. A precious doll with curling hair and eyes that closed when you tucked her into a bed made just for her. A charm bracelet that made you feel all grown up whenever you wore it. A hand knit sweater that felt like a hug from your mother when you put it on. These treasures are etched in our memories.<br />
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This year’s gifts sparkle under the tree, each present lovingly chosen and carefully wrapped with extra special touches. They’re trimmed with vintage lace and beautiful handmade tags, bearing the names of loved ones. The packages capture our imaginations, and we can’t help but dream about what’s inside and what wonders this Christmas season has in store. <br />
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Outside, as the snow begins to lightly fall, we know that this year, like so many others, all of our Christmas dreams can come true. </span><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #ff80bf;"><span style="color: #5b5b5b;">Joyce Lucas, Founder<span style="background-color: white;"></span><br />
Make Mine Pink</span> </span><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #555555;">Photo Contribution 1:</span><a href="http://www.makeminepink.com/boutiques/details/items/?item=6146"><span style="color: #ff409f;">Grandma G's</span></a><span style="color: #555555;"> |</span><span style="color: #555555;"> Photo Contribution 2: <a href="http://www.makeminepink.com/boutiques/details/items/?item=6649"><span style="color: #ff409f;">Misty Moonlight Creations</span></a>|</span><span style="color: #555555;">Photo Contribution 3:</span><span style="color: #555555;"> <a href="http://www.makeminepink.com/boutiques/details/items/?item=6119"><span style="color: #ff409f;">Patricia Rose</span></a>|</span><span style="color: #555555;">Photo Contribution 4: <a href="http://www.makeminepink.com/boutiques/details/items/?item=5518"><span style="color: #ff409f;">Carol's Rose Garden, LLC</span></a></span><br />
</div>Mary Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621065814497847370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825390875494187658.post-57720212236249356262009-11-16T14:34:00.000-08:002009-11-16T18:25:11.719-08:00A Wonderful Artisan Jewelry Story<div id="product-desc"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ukS8GjX4uRa4nb1ycUGuqf3hG8JRSxNmsqvQdhHlN60R6p7mEobMbVer3RUOembm_KcwS4zDYqVOg-o2Q9PikXd5miildkfcKMDp_PowPwBzXD5vUECHILnSOG0T1_PIEfHcOIa_-Zk/s1600/200-9-1-16+LAMPWORK+BEADS+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ukS8GjX4uRa4nb1ycUGuqf3hG8JRSxNmsqvQdhHlN60R6p7mEobMbVer3RUOembm_KcwS4zDYqVOg-o2Q9PikXd5miildkfcKMDp_PowPwBzXD5vUECHILnSOG0T1_PIEfHcOIa_-Zk/s320/200-9-1-16+LAMPWORK+BEADS+003.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div>Having made multiple hundreds of bracelets over the last 10 years, I really believe this is my ALL-TIME favorite! A few months ago, I saw beads like this in a 3 year old beading magazine and fell in love with them. Never thinking it would be possible, I emailed the sweet American artisan who made the beads and asked if she had any similar ones. "No," she wrote back, "but I can make you some. Is there any certain color combination you want?" Needless to say, I was stunned, so I emailed back, "I like the ones in the magazine on page 29, so, however similar you can make them to those would be perfect." Two weeks later they were in my mailbox! I now had 35 of THE most beautiful lampwork beads in MY possession ... and a lampwork bead maker new friend!<br />
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It took me longer to make the bracelet than it did for the beads to be made! I had a hard time at first getting just the right combination of beads, color, and sterling. Finally after putting them aside for a few weeks, I started again last week and the bracelet came right together. Surrounded by Bali sterling silver, each bead is truly a masterpiece unto itself.<br />
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</div><div>If you have ever tried to photograph jewelry, you know how hard it is. I hope these pictures show SOME of the beauty of these beads. The piece as shown measures 8" which will best fit a wrist of 6" to 6-1/2". It ends with a Bali hook & eye sterling piece. I can adjust it to fit YOUR wirst for no additional cost. Click on the link (or copy & paste it) for more information about this beauty and how it can become yours:<br />
<div style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://www.maryscottagetreasures.com/item/lampwork_~amp_silver_jeweled_bracelet.aspx</span></b> <br />
</div>On Thursday of this week, I will start a contest and the winner will receive some free 'bling-bling' from my shop. Maybe even a LAMPWORK Bead or SWAROVSKI Crystal bracelet! Stay tuned and check back here Thursday! My shop location is: http.www://MarysCottageTreasures.com. See you soon.<br />
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