"SHERRY'S ROSE COTTAGE"

PEOPLE ARE LIKE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS. THEY SPARKLE AND SHINE WHEN THE SUN IS OUT, BUT WHEN THE DARKNESS SETS IN, THEIR TRUE BEAUTY IS REVEALED, ONLY IF THERE IS A LIGHT WITHIN.....ELIZABETH KUBLE ROSS

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SWEET SURPRISES FROM A SWEET FRIEND: Part One......

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Everyone loves a surprise, right? That's what I got this Monday! My sweet friend, Bryanna, sent me two packages (to my delight!) I can not believe her generousity! In the 1st box, I found not one, not two, not three, but FOUR, beautiful necklaces! I was actually giddy as I opened each one! My poor hubby, who had handed me the packages, looked at me like I had lost my mind! You know how it is..they just don't get it!! He just smiled & went back to reading his boring mail! Anyway, I absolutely love them! In these pictures, you will see two of them...a precious little girl and a sweet little bird sitting in a nest! They are so gorgeous! She is an amazing artist! They are so detailed with rhinestone jewelry, tiny ribbon bows & the chains are just gorgeous, too!Please stay tuned for part two of "Sweet Surprises From a Sweet Friend" and I will show you the other two necklaces and also what was inside the other box. Thank you Bryanna, I am so touched by your thoughtfulness!

OH TO BE 12 AGAIN! MADISON, MY 12 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER!

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She was 12 on January 12th, 2011. Time is going by so fast! She is a natural beauty!

I AM A PRETTY, PRETTY PONY!!

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This is an adorable little pink and aqua "Wonder" pony that I found at an antique shop a couple of months ago. I thought she would be perfect for the baby shower I am hosting for my niece, Autumn, this Sunday, to celebrate the upcoming birth of her first baby! She and her husband, Wes are having a precious, baby girl. The little pony was missing her handles so I added a sweet baby headband made by Bryanna Lenan. I also ordered the baby charm necklace from Bryanna. She really makes some pretty items.

The colors I am using for the shower are guess? pink & aqua! I hope it all turns out pretty!

Where does the time go???

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I really don't know....it seems to fly away on invisible wings! I have discovered that the older I get, the faster it goes! When I was a little girl, I couldn't wait for my birthdays, now I dread them. I was the oldest grandchild on my mother's side and I would flaunt it in my cousins faces! Now, they look at me and giggle about it! What goes around comes around, right!!lol
I have been busy, though. My sweet mother had major surgery and stayed with me for a while to recover. I really enjoyed the days we spent together. My Uncle James, her brother, wanted her to stay with him a while so I had to share her with him. I didn't want to but I knew that they would enjoy each others company & they are getting on up there in age & need to spend quality time together.
I have also been busy with my projects for Cassandra's event in Tampa "Marie's Danse des Fleurs" on February 25th -27th. http://mariesdansedesfleurs.blogspot.com/. I joined a M.A. shoe swap and a gift bag swap. My shoe turned out really pretty but I haven't taken any pics yet.
I have also been working on swaps for Kim Caldwell's event "Moulin Rouge" on March 17th -20th.http://artisticbliss.typepad.com/ and that is keeping me busy, in a fun way, of course!!
Today I had the 2nd part of a root canal. YIKES!!! My endontist couldn't finish it last Tuesday so I got to go back today for more! My roots had calcified and he said it was like chiseling through marble. He's a sweet guy, though. It just hurts like a...............!!!

So here are just a few pictures I have to share with everyone. I take lots of pictures and even got another new camera for Christmas(before finding out that there was nothing wrong with my old camera, it was the lense) but I like new things so that's alright. The pictures are of my sweet cat, Stevie and a half doll perfume bottle that I made. I wasn't finished posting pictures but for some reason, it isn't letting me add anymore!!!

"HAPPINESS IS A COLLAGE"

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I LOVE MAKING COLLAGES! Guess it's just the fact that so many things I love can be put in one place to look at all at once, kind of like creating a vignette, which you might know, is one of my favorite things to do. I have been so busy lately and have not taken the time to blog. When I make a collage or mosaic, I feel as if my bloggy friends can see what I have been up to, without a lot of posts. In this collage you can see what I have been creating. I can honestly say that I have had lots of fun making these treasures. It's very time consuming but I have loved each minute!!

I HAVE BEEN HAVING SOME MAJOR COMPUTER ISSUES!! SOOOO......

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My laptop has a virus and is in the shop. I am now using my desktop which I also had to take to the shop because I couldn't remember my password. I haven't been able to use it in over a year but that was alright since I love my laptop & prefer to use it. Anyway, I was looking at my pictures, that I haven't seen in over a year, and thought I would post some of the collages I made with Picasa. I really enjoy making them and I hope you enjoy them, too!!

THELMA & LOUISE.....back from our trip to Minneapollis, Minnesota pulling a pink trailer all the way!!

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DAY ONE!!(one of many times we had to fuel up!LOL)

JENN'S SUGAR PINK TRAILER

THESE TWO BEAUTIFUL COUSINS ARE FROM KENTUCKY
I MET THEM AT THE DINNER ON THURSDAY NIGHT
THEY WERE AS PRECIOUS AS THEY LOOK
HERE IS THEIR WEBSITE WHERE THEY MAKE BEAUTIFUL
JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES: http://www.lulubelles.biz/

This is Kelly on the left and Elizabeth on the right.

What a time we had....leaving early Tuesday morning, Sept. 13th, heading for the Creative Connection event in Minneapolis. Jenn was so cute sitting behind the wheel in her black Denali SUV with Miss Pinky, her PINK trailer, following all the way! BTW, she is a great driver! We really got a lot of looks pulling that pink trailer!!! After stopping for the night (where? I can't remember) the next morning we started afresh, heading for our destination. Did I mention the looks we got???lol We finally arrived in MI, Tuesday afternoon.at the Hyatt & checked into our hotel room,which was btw...Room 2010"! LOL Later, we met up with Christine Rose Elle and Jessi Nagy(our room mate) & had a wonderful dinner. The next morning was very chaotic as we unloaded the trailer and set up our booths. Although it was tiring, it was still fun. Jenn and Jessi set up the most beautiful and magical booth. It was like pink heaven!!! I only rented a table so my area was smaller & in a different section of the market. We still visited each other, though. I met some wonderful ladies and saw alot of friends. My camera decided to break while I was there so I only have a few pictures of the event and my friends. Please visit these blogs to see some great pictures: http://sweeteyecandycreations.typepad.com/ or to http://scrappyjessi.blogspot.com/. I posted a few pictures that I was able to salvage and will post some pictures of my booth and the things I was selling that I had taken before my camera died. I will say that this was a learning experience, drinving so far from home & both of us vending for the first time! Jenn made it very enjoyable, all the way there and back. I would do it again, for her, but not to vend. Jenn is a darling and is so thoughtful in every way. I really enjoyed the time we spent together. I also enjoyed the adorable and vivacious, Jessi, the adorable and sweet Christine, & the adorable and sweetest, Danielle. I also got to know a special lady while I was there, too. Her name is Elizabeth(pictured above) and her table was next to mine. She made the most adorable clutches! I will never forget her sweet smile and her sweet soul. We plan to keep in touch. Another sweetie was Kelly,(pictured above) Elizabeth's friend and now mine!lol Her table was next to Elizabeth's & she sold pretty felt bows and headbands.
I will post more about our trip at a later time....lots more to tell!!!lol

"WHERE BLOGGERS CREATE, II" HOSTED BY KAREN VALENTINE

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This is my studio where I love to create. It is where I spend most of my time when I am at home. I have decorated my studio in my favorite style, which I call "Cottage Chic Victorian". It is a mixture of frills and lacey things such as decorated dress forms, a pale aqua sideboard with drawers full of supplies and adorned with some of the things I love on top. I think your studio should reflect the person you are and the things you treasure. It makes creating so much easier when you are in a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. So here is my studio space and some of the things I have made. I love to participate in art events and art swaps. I collect dress forms and have probably 25 throughout my home. I love to use them in my studio to display some of the beautiful tags, paper dolls, etc. that I have received from fellow swappers. It is just incredible to me to have found so many amazing & talented people in this world and to be able to share the creative blood with them. I am still working on adding shelves in my studio but I have not yet found exactly what I am looking for!! When I do, I will share it with you. Thanks for visiting me here in my office...it was my pleasure to share it with you!!

Here are a few pictures of the murals I have created in my condo at the beach..I adore painting murals!...

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MY PICTURES ARE BACK! I AM HERE AT THE BEACH IN NAVARRE, AGAIN!! THIS IS THE SCENE FROM MY BALCONY. IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL! HOPEFULLY IT WILL STAY THAT WAY & THE OIL SPILL WILL NOT CAUSE TOO MANY PROBLEMS! WISH YOU WERE HERE!!

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For some reason my pictures are not showing! Don't know what happened!!! They were here when I did this post!! I have tried to add them again and I keep getting the message "failed" so I guess I will have to wait until I get back home to try again. I guess it's just a connection issue here.

Anyway, it is really beautiful here and we are praying that it will stay that way! It's really awful to think that these beautiful white beaches could be covered in black oil soon!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

love, Sherry

PETTICOATS AND PARASOLS....JENNIFER HAYSLIP'S BEAUTIFUL EVENT IN SAVANNAH

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Finally! Here are pictures of the event. What a time we had! Wish all of you could have been there...it was divine! These pictures are in no particular order and some are "borrowed" from others. ENJOY!!!

THIS MORNING I STOPPED TO SMELL THE ROSES!! (AND TO WATCH THE BABY GEESE) in my own backyard....

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Social Circle = Friends, Food & Fun!!!

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Here we are at the Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle, GA on a beautiful day, Wednesday, April 21st...Kris, Marilyn, JulieAnn,Joanna, Jennifer & myself. We really had a nice day of eating (way too much), shopping(way too much) & just hangingout together(NOT way too much!!). Joanna came in yesteday from Texas & Julie from New York. Kris & Marilyn are going to be staying with us tonight. We are leaving in the morning for Savannah to attend Jennifer Hayslip's event "Petticoats & Parasols". We are stopping on I-16 to pick up Blythe, Jenn's mom,so she can join in all the fun that her daughter has worked so hard to make happen.

MY GREAT-NEPHEW, LANDYN!

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THIS IS MY GREAT-NEPHEW, LANDYN. HE IS MY SISTER'S DAUGHTER'S SON. HE IS 9 YEARS OLD AND ALL BOY. HE AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER, MADISON GO TO THE SAME SCHOOL & SHE IS ALWAYS TELLING ME THAT THE GIRLS WON'T LEAVE HIM ALONE BECAUSE THEY ALL LIKE HIM!! LOL KIDS START LIKING EACH OTHER VERY EARLY THESE DAYS. ANYWAY, LANDYN LOVES TO FISH, HUNT AND PLAY SPORTS. HE IS ALL BOY. THIS IS HIM IN HIS KAYAK IN OUR LAKE BEHIND OUR HOUSE. HE IS SO CUTE WITH HIS BLONDE HAIR AND BLUE EYES!

I WON A GIVEAWAY!!! YIPEE!! Thanks so much Mary!!

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How lucky am I to win this!!! I got to chose the image collection of my choice! I chose the Vintage Graph and Text collection shown here. Isn't it beautiful? I can't wait until I have time to use these 50 gorgeous images! Check out her site to see all the pretty images she has to offer!!! http://greenpaper.typepad.com/

THE DARLING, MISS RHEA, HOSTED AN EASTER BASKET SWAP! TODAY IS THE DAY TO BLOG ABOUT THE THINGS THAT OUR SWAP PARTNER SENT US. I AM ONE SPOILED GIRL!!!

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http://sweetnshabbyroses.blogspot.com/

HERE ARE THE TREASURES THAT MY SWEET SWAP PARTNER, GINGER, of
http://glitterandroses.blogspot.com/ sent to me! Like I said, she really spoiled me!!! Our baskets were made of yogurt cups! Who would have ever guessed!!! The basket Ginger made is so gorgeous! Here is a close-up of the cameo(how perfect was that!!!) & the pink roses she used to embellish the tiny basket with! It is just perfect & I really adore it!!

She was just too sweet! Guess what is inside this SAKS FIFTH AVENUE box?

Isn't it divine! Ginger knew I collected them & sent this gorgeous hanky holder!!! It is absolutely gorgeous & I adore it, Ginger! Thank you sooooo much, sweet lady! You really put a lot of thought into this and I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart! Here are more treasures she spoiled me with: spools of ribbons, a small beautifully embellished ledger file & matchbox(I love them both!), a tiny chick cookie cutter, a sweet little decorated nut cup, tea bags, an Easter bucket with pretty things to decorate it with, a gorgeous Easter card, Bunny tissues & Easter napkins....just way too many pretties!!

Thanks so much Ginger for all the treasures! Oh & btw, everyone the beautiful covered matchbox is full of cameos, ribbons, aqua beads and other sweet embellishments!! Ginger, I could not have asked for a more perfect partner!!

Now don't forget to visit Ginger's blog to see what I gave her & go to Miss Rhea's blog http://sweetnshabbyroses.blogspot.com/ to get the links to the blogs of everyone that participated in the swap! Have a beautiful Easter! love, Sherry

This year is just flying by, isn't it? I love the spring when all the flowers are waking up & showing their pretty little faces.

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There is a tiny, little bunny that I see playing in my front yard sometimes. I have tried to take his picture but he is so scared & when he catches me with my camera, he quickly hops away to safety. I leave lettuce and carrots out for him & it is always gone the next day. I don't know if it is him eating it or the deer that frequent our yard. I always wonder where his mommy is & why he is alone....kind of sad, isn't it? If he only knew that I would love him & feed him & take care of him......but that's not the way God made him & there is no way he could know that so I made this little collage of Easter and spring pictures in his honor.

Also, in case you have noticed that I have been missing in action...I have had bronchitis and an upper respiratory infection for 5 weeks now. I am finally feeling better but still have a terrible cough. I am doing great, though and am happy for all God's blessings.

HERE ARE THE THINGS I MADE FOR ANDREA'S BABY!!! A SWEET EMBELLISHED BABY DRESS FROM MY ETSY SHOP"ANGELS & CRYBABIES" AND A COLLAGE TO HANG IN THE BABY'S ROOM! I HOPE SHE LIKES THEM!

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HERE IS A LIST OF ALL THE GIRLS TAKING PART IN THE BABY SHOWER. LET'S GO TAKE A PEEK AT WHAT THEY MADE FOR BABY GIRL!!!

Hope Karney: http://www.besottment.typepad.com/
Amy Powers: http://www.inspireco.blogspot.com/
Jenn Hayslip: http://www.sweeteyecandycreations.typepad.com/
Natasha: http://www.natashaburns.blogspot.com/
Tiffany: http://www.shabbyscraps.typepad.com/
Rosalyn-Sue: http://www.littlebluebirddiaries.typepad.com/
Karla: http://www.karlascottage.typepad.com/
Annalise: http://www.leesiebella.typepad.com/
Holly: http://www.hollyabston.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://www.prettypetals.typepad.com/
Gabrielle: http://www.justagirl.typepad.com/
Lori: http://www.vintageflair.typepad.com/
Kair: http://www.artsymama.blogspot.com/

"MY LITTLE CUPCAKE FAIRY BROOKLYN" This painting is by Karla Nathan. If you want one of your little princess, contact her at www.karlascottage.typepad.com. All you have to do is email her pictures of your little precious & she will create your beautiful little painting for a very reasonable cost!!!

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"SOMETHING SPECIAL"...I won this fantastic giveaway!! Look at all the prizes!!! I am so honored to have won these beautiful things. Michele is so very talented & designs this beautiful scrapbook paper & borders. She even made the gorgeous cards! Thank you so much, Michele & I am so sorry to be so tardy in thanking you & posting this. I have been so sick for 2 wks. with bronchitis. Anyway, you just have to check out this talented lady's blog!!!

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Cupid's Kiss by Danielle Muller

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Cupid's Kiss by Danielle Muller Click on the link to see the slide show of all the 4x4 Valentine Collages that were made by some very talented ladies! The one I received is so gorgeous! It was made by Mary Ann McKeating. The one shown here is the one I made.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!!! CATHY SCALISE OF TREASURE HEIRLOOMS HOSTED An "AMOUR VALENTINE SWAP". HERE IS THE BEAUTIFUL VALENTINE BOX THAT I RECEIVED FROM JENNIFER OF JENN'S PETAL PALACE: It is so pretty...covered in one of my favorite fabrics ever...roses & teapots!! It has beautiful trims of ribbons & ruffled crepe paper & the top is embellished with beautiful roses! Inside the box was filled to the brim with all these lovelies:little heart boxes that look like cakes in lavender & pink, a heart wand, a beautiful salt & pepper shaker set with handpainted roses, a lovely handpainted pillow, a hand vase to add to my collection...with handpainted roses & even a handpainted doily hanging! I love everything! She really spoiled me rotten!! ohhhh, & not pictured...a box of candy!!!

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"IT WAS A SWEET, SWEET DAY"....A few of us girls went to Marietta to visit our friend, Rosalyn-Sue for a day of shopping & crafting!

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She spoiled us rotten!! First we had lunch & got to meet her wonderful mom & grandmother! We then went shopping on the square at a couple of antique shops & a great scrapbook shop. After that, we made a quick stop at Starbucks & then back to Rosalyn-Sue's to make these beautiful Valentine boxes. Not only did she supply EVERYTHING to make these gorgeous boxes but she provided us with beautiful candies to fill them up! She made beautiful cupcakes & macaroons & cheese straws for us to munch on while making our Valentine boxes. Oh my goodness...you should see her killer craft studio!! It is so beautiful & so well organized. My pictures of the girls & her studio turned out fuzzy but hopefully I can get some from the other better photographers & share them with you later!

HERE IS THE VALENTINE BOX THAT I MADE..

JENNIFER HAYSLIP'S GORGEOUS VALENTINE BOX!

SUZANNE'S BEAUTIFUL VALENTINE BOX!

"PINK LACE VALENTINE BOX" Here are.pictures of the goodies I sent to my swap partner for Cathy Scalise's Valentine Swap: a valentine collage hanging that I made using the little girl image I got from Sandy Camarda, www.distressrelief.etsy.com, a sweet tussie mussie & card from Rhea of sweet n' shabby roses,a gorgeous pink lace glove from Aunt May's Cottage, a handkerchief pillow from an antique shop & some gorgeous lace from my lace collection.

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CATHY'S "ARMOUR" VALENTINE SWAP

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Cathy Scalise hosted a Valentine Swap.

This is the Valentine Box I made. I covered it in layers of satin & tulle ribbon, giving it a poufy look.
I then added ribbon roses & vintage rhinestone jewels to add a little bling. My final touch was to add a beautiful pink marabou feather fan. I thought it turned out rather soft & romantic.
I really hope Jennifer of Jennifer's Petal Palace likes it.

This is the 4x4 collage I made for Danielle Muller's Valentine Swap. I also made this Valentine for Danielle.

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IT WAS A CUPCAKE SORT OF DAY!!

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YOU KNOW....A DAY WHEN YOUR LITTLE CUPCAKE GRANDDAUGHTER IS OVER, NOT FEELING VERY WELL....JUST THE PERFECT DAY TO LET HER BAKE CUPCAKES! SHE LOVES TO HELP IN THE KITCHEN! I LET HER POUR THE MIX IN THE BOWL, CRACK THE EGGS, ADD THE OIL & WATER & I EVEN LET HER USE THE HAND MIXER. SHE PUT ALL THE CUPCAKE PAPERS IN THE PAN & SPOONED THE BATTER IN, WITH JUST A LITTLE HELP FROM MIMI. AFTER THE CUPCAKES WERE BAKED & COOLED, I SHOWED HER HOW TO SQUEEZE THE BUTTON ON THE FROSTING CAN & SHE ACTUALLY DID A VERY GOOD JOB! SHE DID ALL THE SPRINKLES BY HERSELF, TOO. IT'S FUN MAKING SPECIAL CUPCAKE MEMORIES WITH BROOKLYN!! JUST LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!

FUN & EASY TO MAKE....FROZEN CHARLOTTE ORNAMENTS: INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING THESE ADORABLE ORNAMENTS WILL BE IN LISA KETTELL'S "ART-STIXS" MAGAZINE. IT SHOULD BE OUT IN FEBRUARY. I HUNG THEM ON MY CHANDELIER IN THE BREAKFAST ROOM!

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RAVEN'S 1ST LIMO RIDE!!! Last month a few lucky children got to go to lunch at the Dairy Queen in Gray in a limo!! I just had to go and take pictures! The requirement for this special lunch was to sell 20 items to help raise money for the school. She was so excited about it. BTW...she is the little one in the purple jacket!!

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THESE ARE THE TWO REASONS THAT I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO PUT UP A CHRISTMAS TREE!!!

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You can view all the angel paperdolls here on the slide show created by our Hostess, Danielle Mueller!

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THIS IS WHO RULES THE ROOST AT MY HOUSE!!! He thinks he's a human...he really does..

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He gets so mad at me if I leave him for a few hours during the day. When I return and try to pet him, he grunts & runs off. I guess that's to let me know how upset he is. After a couple of hours, he returns to his normal lovable self!!! My sweet little Stevie cat!!!

"ANTIQUES IN OLD TOWN" Lilburn, GA.....here are a few pictures of Cheryl Alexander's booth all decked out for Christmas. She is amazing! I love everything she sells and the way she displays it. I could actually live in her booth!

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I LOVE MAKING THESE TINY PAGES!!

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This is my page for the "Christmas At Versailles" book for the Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group. I love making these! I adore tiny details so this is really my cup of tea! They are only 4" x 4". For this particular little book, I had to make 12 pages. In a few days I will receive a tiny little 4x4 book full of gorgeous M.A. pages made from different members of the group. The lady that hosts the book makes the front & back covers & binds them together. It's like magic!!!lol I treasure each little book!

We always decorate the back of the pages and add our information such as our name & blog address.

I AM SO PROUD AND HONORED TO FEATURED IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF "COUNTRY VICTORIAN" MAGAZINE! I am so late posting this but it is still available in the bookstores. Here are a few of the featured pictures of my home.

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MORE SILVER BELLA 2009 PICTURES!

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I adore this girl...Lisa Kettell...she is one of a kind...so pretty and so talented!! Miss you, Lisa!!!

I met the adorable, Amy, in California! She is amazing!

SILVER BELLA 2009..... My 1st SB experience!

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This is Jo Packham. She was the guest speaker at our luncheon & I must say, she brought tears to everyones eyes with her speech. She is the most down to earth & gracious lady, ever!

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NEW FRIENDS...ANDRA & JOCELYN

ALSO NEW FRIEND..CHERRI (left)

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This sweet lady is Rebecca. She is one of the most giving people I have ever met. She gave me a piece of her beautiful wool to make my purse in Anna Corba's "Sweet Sweater Hat" class. Rebecca & I decided to make purses instead. She is modeling hers on her head....what a cutie she is & so much fun!!!

This is another fun girl I met....Valita. She was also in Anna Corba's "Sweet Sweater Hat" class. The hat she made was adorable...it even matched her blue eyes!

Tiffany was also sitting at our table & wow look at the tote she made!! She just whipped it up in a matter of minutes! She is so talented & pretty!

Gina was in the same class & at the same table. She is so much fun and as you can see here....very organized!!...what a personality! I just love her!!! Here she is being silly with the hat she made!!!lol

This was the "SNOWMAN CLIP ORNAMENT" class taught by Jennifer Murphy. I had so much fun making my little pink, girly snowman/woman! Kara Ward is the beautiful lady that was sitting beside me at our table. She named her adorable little fellow, Pierre' & my little girl, Gigi!! How fun! Here they are kissing!! Kara, Gigi said she is really missing her Pierre'!!!

Don't they look happy? hmmmm, I just noticed that Gigi is a little plumper than her fellow!!

I have many more pictures to show you....gotta run & feed the granddaughters right now!!!lol

Who's that pretty girl!!!

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Why it's Brooklyn of course!!

MY PINK & AQUA GUEST BEDROOM....I love this room! It's so soft & romantic looking! I love all the pink & aqua accents....

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I love the white Cinderella Coach birdcage. I bought it from T.J. Maxx about 12 years ago. I think I have displayed it in every room of the house before! It's just a piece that is romantic & whimsical...just the way I love things!

"Artistic Affaire L'Automne" hosted by Kim Caldwell..Sept. 18th & 19th in CA

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This was an amazing event! I met lot of new friends & had so much fun. Kim is a perfect hostess...the food was incredible & the classes were so enjoyable. I will post pictures of the things I made, very soon! This was the view from my hotel room at "The Farmer's Daughter"

The Gorgeous Jessi & Jenn! The Adorable Analise & Amy!(photo borrowed from Danielle) The Loveable Lisa & Christine! This is from left to right: Sherry, Kim, Tamerie, Jenn, Jessi,Bryanna & Lisa! This is a group picture of all the ladies at the event!

"TEA PARTY TABLE"

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There is nothing prettier to me(besides my grandchildren!lol) than a table set for a tea party. This is my dining room table all set and ready for 8 guests. We will have Victorian chicken salad on croissants, pasta salad served in pink and green depression glass sherbets, mini scones with blackberry butter, green seedless grapes, and finally a special dessert of fairy cakes drizzled with icings of pink and green. To drink you ask? Raspberry Iced Tea, Victoria's Treasure Earl Grey or Darjeeling Hot Tea, or freshly brewed coffee. Each guest will take home a bag of pink chocolate covered pretzels tied with a pink ribbon & white chocolate rose candies. It will be sweet afternoon of fun chit chatting,laughing & just catching up with my family.

"RAVEN"

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MY ANGEL GRANDDAUGHTER "RAVEN" AGE....7 years & 5 months

"ANGELS & CRYBABIES" now open for business in my ETSY Shop

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Have a happy life!

OH...YOU BEAUTIFUL DOLLS!!!!!

2009-09-03T21:52:00.004-04:00

CAN YOU TELL that I love dolls? I have been a doll collector for about 22 years now. I have sold part of my collection, the newer ones. I am more focused on vintage or antique babies now. They have such character! I love them all! I have some of them displayed in a vintage, European crib & some of them just sitting around here & there. I have a new purchase that isn't shown here. I am cleaning her & trying to find her a beautiful dress to wear. She doesn't have her legs but she is still so pretty!! I don't care that the babies aren't in the best shape, I just think they are all so very sweet!

"VINTAGE IN COLLAGE"

2009-08-29T20:43:00.001-04:00

JUST PLAYING WITH PICASA & CREATED THIS COLLAGE OF SOME VINTAGE TREASURES IN THE MASTER BEDROOM....RHINESTONE JEWELRY, VINTAGE COMPACTS, BEADED PURSES, MIRROR, COMB & BRUSH SET, MILLINERY FLOWERS, FIGURINES, PERFUME BOTTLES, PINK ROSE PLATE, DRIED ROSE FROM LONG AGO & AN OLD "KISSING" BOOK.

IT WON'T BE LONG NOW!!! "COUNTRY VICTORIAN" MAGAZINE WILL SOON BE IN THE BOOK STORES!!!

2009-08-23T10:42:00.007-04:00

DAN MAYERS, THE GREATEST PHOTOGRAPHER!! AND THE ONE & ONLY "FABULOUS FIFI"!!!

I AM STILL SOOOO EXCITED ABOUT THE UPCOMING ISSUE OF "COUNTRY VICTORIAN MAGAZINE"!! I AM HONORED TO SAY THAT MY HOME IS GOING TO BE FEATURED! (I previously did a post about this) THE MAGAZINE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ON THE SHELVES BY SEPTEMBER 9TH BUT THERE HAVE BEEN SOME DELAYS SO NOW IT WILL BE COMING OUT EITHER SEPTEMBER 22ND OR 29TH! MY FRIENDS CANNOT BELIEVE HOW CALM I HAVE BEEN ABOUT THE ENTIRE SITUATION....NOT JUST THE DELAY BUT THE ENTIRE FACT THAT MY HOUSE IS BEING FEATURED....A DREAM COME TRUE FOR ME!! I JUST TELL THEM THAT I FEEL LIKE A CHILD WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS...ALL THE ANTICIPATION & EXCITEMENT...AND THEN THE BIG DAY ARRIVES & IT'S OVER BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!! THAT'S THE ONLY WAY I CAN EXPLAIN IT! WITH THAT BEING SAID, I HAVE TO WORK ON OTHER GOALS IN MY LIFE, SUCH AS MY ETSY SHOP "ANGELS & CRYBABIES" & ANOTHER SHOP I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON THAT WILL CONSIST OF BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN & SHABBY ELEGANT CORSETS & CLOTHES TO DISPLAY ON YOUR WALLS. I HAVE ALREADY MADE SOME OF THE ITEMS BUT I DON'T WANT TO OPEN MY SHOP UNTIL AFTER "COUNTRY VICTORIAN" MAGAZINE IS OUT. IT'S GONNA BE SO MUCH FUN! I LOVE CREATING AND YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE VICTORIAN!!

"THE COPPER POSSUM ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES MALL"

2009-08-21T10:38:00.001-04:00

This is a picture of one of my very favorite places to shop! I have been shopping here for years! It is located in Milton, Florida which is also the home of my dear in-laws. This is Kim, the owner. She is such a wonderful lady. I love seeing her each time I get to shop there. She is so helpful and always trying to help me find the treasures she knows I am seeking!! This is Jennifer, a sweet friend of mine. She visited me at the condo in Florida. We literally shopped 'til we dropped!!!lol I enjoyed her visit. She is such a sweet lady!

LOVING LAVENDER!!!

2009-08-04T23:59:00.000-04:00

I adore pin cushion dolls. This is one I ordered recently because of the lavender skirt. I have a Victorian wicker etagere' that displays a collection of different treasures that are in different shades of purples and lavenders. I still dream of owning a huge Victorian house with at least 8 bedrooms. I would certainly decorate one of the bedrooms in lavender!!!

My collage for the "Birdsong Collage Swap"

2009-07-22T18:58:00.002-04:00

My collage for the "Birdsong Collage Swap"
Originally uploaded by Sherry's Rose Cottage

This is the collage I made for the "Birdsong Collage Swap". It was my 1st attempt at making a hanging collage for a swap. I think it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself!!lol

Marie Antoinette & My Cats!

2009-07-22T13:36:00.002-04:00

Here is a new picture of Roosevelt that I took at the condo. He loves it there. He loves to look out the windows at the people & the seagulls! He is a good traveler, too. He sleeps the entire time I am driving. This is a picture of the 4x4 page that I made for the Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group. I love crafting and there are always great groups to join in this wonderful group! This is a tag that I made for Rhonda, the host of the 4x4 M.A. book. I hope she likes it! This is my little Stevie! He is so unlike Roosevelt. He hates traveling, he hates people, he doesn't sit in a window looking at birds or people!lo The only thing he REALLY loves is me! He loves Steve, too but he loves me more because I give him his treats!! He just looks spoiled, doesn't he???

Finally I am able to post again!!!GUESS WHERE I AM!!!

2009-07-11T14:52:00.006-04:00

I have been having trouble with my blog ever since my email address was changed from Alltel to Windstream!!! Anyway, here I am again! I also have a new laptop, which I love, & I bought a new book entitled "The Complete IDIOT'S Guide to Creating a Web Page & Blog" sixth edition!! I really hope to learn a lot from this book & CD-Rom that came with it. So far I haven't had time to get to the book yet. I have been too busy with my family for the past few weeks!!! I have been in beautiful, sunny Florida since June 27th. I brought my little granddaughers, Raven(age 7) & Brooklyn(age 4) with me. Poppy took them home to their mom & dad(my youngest son, Brandon) on Sunday, July 5th. The same day, my middle son, Chad & his wife, Kelly & their 2 daughters, Carly(7) & Emma(5) came to the condo for a few days. I have had soooo much fun watching my little sweet peas playing on the beach & in the pool. They are growing up so fast! These are pictures of Brooklyn & Raven! They are coming back with me to the beach in a couple of weeks, along with their big sissy, Madison!

Creating Vignettes & Dreams of a Victorian House!

2009-06-24T08:42:00.004-04:00

As I have mentioned several times before, I love creating vignettes. Here are a few in my master bedroom. I am always changing and rearranging things. I find the need to do this since I am older. I guess I just need to change things around & make them fresh. Who knows why!?! I would love to have a huge, 2 story, Victorian house with 6 bedrooms upstairs & 3 bathrooms. I would be in Victorian, Romantic & Chic Heaven. I would have one bedroom in all shades of whites...white furniture with appliques, white linens, off white walls, lots of lace & frills. I would add a few flowers for a tiny bit of color, such as pale blue hydrangeous & light pink cabbage roses in silver tea pots. That would be just one bedroom upstairs!!!lol

LOOK WHAT I BOUGHT FROM MISS JENNIFER!

2009-06-20T19:29:00.014-04:00

Isn't she adorable!!! I think so! I love anything whimsical and this surely is!! Jennifer Hayslip of http://sweeteyecandycreations.typepad.com is one of the most talented artist I know. She creates the most beautiful, one of a kind treasures! In fact, her whimsical clocks are featured in the latest issue of "Romantic Country" magazine. Soooo glad I ordered mine before they were all gone!!

BTW!! These are pictures she has posted on her blog. My camera is broken(grrrr!!) so I borrowed her pictures. Check out her other sweet clocks!

MY "COUNTRY VICTORIAN" PHOTO SHOOT!!!

2009-06-14T14:24:00.011-04:00

This is a picture of the "Fabulous Fifi" and Dan Mayers, the greatest photographer ever!!! They made my 1st photo shoot a piece of cake! They are both such wonderful people and so down to earth! They make you feel like family!! They overlooked the dust bunnies that I missed, my kitty, Stevie, who hisses at everyone, and the fact that I just have too many things in my home!!lol

I first met Fifi, Sylvie...her sister & Dan in January when they came to my home after shooting Jennifer Hayslip's gorgeous home (http://www.sweeteyecandycreations.typepad.com) Dan took lots of scout shots & submitted them to Country Victorian and now my dream is coming true! I am still in shock!!! Here is Fifi staging my parlor! Here is one of Fifi & myself, still obviously giddy with excitement!!!lol

"EN LE JARDIN"

2009-06-03T07:17:00.014-04:00

The "Queen Flower Fairy" Jennifer Hayslip is the most gorgeous and gracious hostess. She never misses a beat! She made certain that everything was perfect for her "Flower Fairies"! There were so many details..in the garden and in her beautiful home! Under the white garden tent, the tables were set with beautiful vintage tablecloths. Each place setting had a vintage hankie with gorgeous silverware! She treated each of us to a box with gorgeous treasures & a hand made card with our names on them. Here is mine and Kristen's!

The tables were also adorned with beautiful flowers in pinks and whites!

Look at the pink cupcakes. They tasted as "pretty & pink" as they look!!

Such a gorgeous Victorian setting in the garden!

The statues were adorned with beautiful crowns with romantic flowers & sweet butterflies!

My Poor Husband!!!

2009-05-24T21:58:00.002-04:00

He has really been through the ringer!! On May 8th, he had surgery for internal hemorrhoids. As if that wasn't enough for him to suffer through, not even 2 hours after we returned home from the hospital, he had a heart attack. The doctor said he had a large blood clot that formed at the entrance of his stent from his previous heart attack, 4 years ago. While in the hospital, he was unable to breathe & we thought he was having another heart attack. Finally, after many tests, his doctor said his iron level was only at 8.5 & should be between 15 to 16 & he was just before having to have a blood transfusion. After giving him iron tablets, he was able to come home. Everything was going great until this past Tuesday. He started bleeding alot. I took him to the E.R. early Wednesday morning. He was admitted for observation because the bleeding had stopped. On Thursday a.m. he started bleeding again & the dr. finally found the area & cauterized the blood vessel. On Friday a.m. he started bleeding again, so we went to the dr's office & he cauterized him again. Friday evening...started bleeding again!! This time we applied pressure & gobs of vaseline. So far, very little bleeding! He has to stay in the bed until it heals!! Poor Baby! He is such a good man & doesn't deserve this!! He has been tired for the last 6 years & suffered from shortness of breath. We now know that it was because his iron level has been depleted for so long because of bleeding almost each day from his hemorrhoids. He had 2 colonoscopies during the last 6 yrs. & told the doctor that preformed them that his hemorrhoids were bleeding alot. The doctor said they didn't look bad to him!!! Can you believe that!! Everyone is born with 3 hemorrhoid veins. Your lifestyle really determines if you will have any problems. Steve is a big, muscular guy & is an avid golfer. Maybe he will be healed in a few weeks & can play golf again. Thanks for letting me get this off my chest!!!lol

My Cottage Home...painted by Jo-Anne Coletti

2009-05-03T00:15:00.002-04:00

This is a picture of my home that the fabulous Jo-Anne Coletti painted for me. You can have an oil painting of your cottage, too. Check out her site http://www.vintagerosecollection/ and you can find out how. Jo-Anne really captured my home...it looks exactly like this!! She added her own touches of beautiful pink rose vines, rose hedges & pink dogwood trees. I can't wait to see it in person! Thanks so much, Jo-Anne. You are amazing!!

Pretty, pretty, pretty.....

2009-04-24T21:58:00.000-04:00

Just some pretty things I have around the house. I love pretty things, don't you? I love the hunt for pretty items....the thrill, the anticipation, the FIND!!! Have you found any new treasures lately????

THE JOYS OF EASTER!!!

2009-04-15T12:05:00.006-04:00

Easter is such a wonderful time at my house with all the grandkids and great-nephews & niece. The 1st picture here is of Carly & Emma Cate by the lake! The 2nd one is of Brooklyn trying to hold all 3 of the little ducks. Next is Keegyn & Brooklyn holding the ducks, then a picture of all of the kids by the lake.(with the exception of Carly & Emma Cate...they weren't here at the time) The next picture is my favorite....it is very difficult to get a good picture of all 6 of the children but I love this one! The baby in the middle is Rainey & she knows how to put on a show!!! After all, she is the baby of the group...that's her job!!!

Too many ducks to hold at one time!!!

Easter is so much fun around here! This year we had 3 little baby ducks running around & being loved by the kids. They were so adorable! This is Raven holding one of the ducks, Brooklyn holding one of the ducks, Brooklyn with a purple egg & then all the kids making bunny ears!!!lol

HAPPY EASTER SWEETPEAS!!!!

2009-04-11T23:43:00.000-04:00

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A WONDERFUL EASTER. IT'S SO EASY TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE COMMERCIAL SIDE OF EASTER BUT WE ALL NEED TO REMEMBER OUR HEAVENLY FATHER & THANK HIM FOR ALL HE HAS DONE FOR US. HE IS TRULY THE REASON FOR THIS HOLIDAY.

Seven going on seventeen!!!

2009-04-08T19:40:00.003-04:00

Raven is growing up so very fast! She was 7 on March 10th. We went to Lowes & Walmart last Friday to buy some spring flowers. I told her she could pick out something for herself at Walmart....she usually picks out a toy...Polly Pockets, Pet Shops or My Little Pony....this time she said she wanted some fake fingernails! She didn't want the little girl nails but the grown-up ones. I let her get these, knowing they didn't come with glue that might be harmful to her little body. I used some nail hardner that I already had & explained to her that she could wear them for a little while & then they would fall off. She was alright with that, believe it or not!!! She just wanted me to take some pictures of her & her grown-up nails.

My Marie Antoinette Shoe!!!

2009-04-01T10:50:00.005-04:00

I recently joined the "Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group". If you love Marie Antoinette, you should definitely check this group out! There are lots of swaps you can join. I love, love, love shoes but can't wear heels anymore(due to the aging factor, but we won't go into that right now), so I thought the "Altered Marie Shoe" swap would be perfect!!! I chose this fuschia pump and this is what I came up with!! I hope my swap partner, Heidi, likes it!!!

I didn't make it to Antiques In Old Town after all!!!!

2009-04-01T10:36:00.006-04:00

I really tried to get there!!! Really, I did!!! I picked up my friend, Jackie & headed that way! It was raining so very hard & the traffic was terrible & I accidentally got off at the wrong exit. I didn't even realize it until I had gone about 30 miles!!!lol We still had a great time, though. We ended up shopping in Conyers & Covington. I bought a beautiful "Gone With the Wind" lamp at Churchill Antiques in Covington. It's pink and beautiful & I got a great price!!! The next morning my son came over at 8 a.m. to go with me to Antiques In Old Town. We decided it was just too dangerous to drive that far with all the storms coming through. It rained all day. It was just a good day to stay inside....so that's exactly what I did!!! I hate that I missed the spring open house but I will be going there soon to see what is left!!! Cheryl and the other girls there are always putting new treasures in their booths so maybe I will get something very special!!!lol

THIS IS WHERE I WILL BE TOMORROW!!!!

2009-03-26T22:08:00.000-04:00

TOMORROW IS THE SPRING OPEN HOUSE AT "ANTIQUES IN OLD TOWN" IN LILBURN, GA. I CAN'T WAIT!!! I WILL SEE MY FRIENDS CHERYL AND ROWANN. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES I TOOK OF CHERYL'S BEAUTIFUL BOOTH THE LAST TIME I WAS THERE. SHE REALLY KNOWS HOW TO DECORATE, DOESN'T SHE????

"Pretty & Romantic Things"

2009-03-19T19:41:00.001-04:00

"Pretty & Romantic Things"
Originally uploaded by Sherry's Rose Cottage

I love making mosaics! I try to stay in the same color scheme when putting it together. My theme for this one is "Pretty & Romantic Things", Brooklyn being the prettiest thing!!!lol My favorite thing to do when it comes to decorating, is making vignettes. My least favorite thing....hanging pictures!!! I really don't have an eye for doing this! Behind everyone of my pictures you will find at least 3 holes!!!(just ask my hubby!!!)LOL

I was just looking at some of my pictures and came across the ones of this blue vintage prom dress.

2009-03-16T20:28:00.001-04:00

It's just the sweetest prom dress, ever! I love it! I wonder about the girl who wore it to the prom...was she a blonde, brunette or redhead??? What kind of flowers did her date give her.... & what did he look like???? Oh, and of course I wonder how she wore her hair!! What kind of shoes did she wear & did she carry a little evening purse??? These are just some of the questions I have in my mind when I look at this gorgeous dress! I would love to see a picture of her all decked out!!

Pretty Vignette

2009-02-28T12:45:00.001-05:00

Pretty Vignette
Originally uploaded by Sherry's Rose Cottage

One of my many vignettes! I love vintage rhinestone jewelry! I am always on the lookout for it!

Will you please turn that light off! There's someone trying to sleep here!!!

2009-02-27T18:32:00.001-05:00

"LADIES IN WAITING"

2009-02-24T14:05:00.001-05:00

"LADIES IN WAITING"
Originally uploaded by Sherry's Rose Cottage

I was blown away by all the dress forms that Dillard's was selling! The prices were unbelievable! I would have bought more but my car wouldn't hold anymore! I hope to start decorating them soon so stay tuned for pictures!

Some of my favorite pictures of Madison!

2009-02-19T12:03:00.010-05:00

She has always been a beautiful child. She has the most beautiful brown eyes and her smile is nothing compared to her laughter. Madison is my 2nd Granddaughter. I love her so much!! Each of my grandchildren are sweet treasures to me. There is nothing I wouldn't do for any one of them. I thought I would post favorite pictures of each of them and decided to start with Madison. I have thousands of pictures of her! I got my Canon Digital Eos in 2004 so she was one of my 1st models. She still poses when she sees my camera.

Madison at 4 years old!!

2009-02-19T11:41:00.000-05:00

This is Madison when she was 4 years old. These were taken on March 7, 2004. She just turned 10 on Jan. 12th, this year. This is why I always tell young mothers to enjoy their babies each and every moment. It seems like yesterday that she wanted to dress up all frilly and frou-frou! She occasionally will dress-up here at Mimi's but she would not dare be seen in public with a boa around her neck much less a tu-tu or wings!! She is still as adorable but I miss this babyish side of her!!

I NEED SOME INSPIRATION!!!

2009-02-18T15:15:00.002-05:00

I am having one of those weeks!! I was sick last week, got a shot, felt better, babysat 3 of my granddaughters for a couple of days and started feeling sick again! My poor hubby got sick the same day I did and he is still feeling bad. I don't really feel that bad now, I just feel blah!!! I don't feel bad enough to be in the bed but I don't feel well enough to do anything. Heaven only knows how much I have to do...paint the laundry room, touch up walls in other rooms, dust, work in the yard, go to the antique shops and rearrange my booths!!! It's also cloudy and cool here which adds to my blah feeling. I have been searching the web for inspiration but have found nothing that appeals to me right now. Help me!!!

Sweet Girls!!

2009-02-16T21:43:00.001-05:00

My sweet little granddaughters love playing outside as most kids do! Raven is 6 yrs. old and Brooklyn is 4 yrs. old. Brooklyn loves to dress up in tutus so when I found this one recently at T.J. Maxx, I had to buy it!! I also found one at Marshall's before Christmas and forgot about it. It was really great that I had 2 because she didn't want to take it off so I could wash it!! I love the ages that the girls are now...so innocent and fun. We had a wonderful time together. I let them plant flower seeds and get all dirty from the potting soil. Madison is 10 and she was inside playing games on the computer. She finally came outside for a while to ride her bike. I can't believe the changes in her.....not a baby anymore. She was always such a little princess and always had to wear a tiara and frilly clothes. I miss the way she was but know that she is growing up. It seems that children mature so much sooner now and it really is sad. They are children for such a short time.

Making Valentine Treats With My Raven & Brooklyn!

2009-02-15T12:42:00.001-05:00

....more pink and green!!!!

2009-02-11T17:16:00.000-05:00

Here are more pictures of pink & green in my house. This is Raven when she was a year old. I found the little ceramic baby in the flower pot and had to get it because it reminded me of this picture! Raven will be 7 years old on March 10th! I just can't get over how quickly time goes by!!!

I love pink and green together!!!

2009-02-10T20:29:00.000-05:00

Don't you??? Different shades of pink and different shades of green together are just so darn pretty!! I fell in love with this vintage, ruffled crinoline when I saw it!! It matched my other things so well. It had to come home with me & take its place in this little corner of my home.

Can Anyone Guess Who This Is?

2009-02-10T19:38:00.000-05:00

Do you recognize this beautiful lady rubbing Roosevelt's head?

and finally.....

2009-02-09T18:29:00.000-05:00

This is divine....a frame made of vintage wallpaper & accented with a rhinestone brooch. I love this!! It is now hanging in my pink & aqua guest bedroom with a picture of a Victorian lady in it. The picture shown here in the frame is one Rhea sent me, too.

even more treasures!!!

2009-02-09T14:12:00.000-05:00

I love, love, love these tussie mussies!!! I have never seen an aqua doily before. I have seen pink ones but not this perfect shade....after I received these, I searched on line but could never find any!! I tried making a white one but it turned out really flimsy so I gave up!!lol This felt heart is gorgeous, too...I have it hanging on a cabinet door in my kitchen. I love the white Christmas tree with all the little bells that I am certain she did by hand, glittered JOY & last but not least...look at this doll!!! I almost cried!! She has her original vintage lace dress and Rhea added wings, a crown and even a little tree that she is holding!!! Can you believe it??? She is beautiful!!! I will love her always!!!

These are some of the treasures I received!!!

2009-02-09T14:03:00.000-05:00

Besides the gorgeous handmade and perfectly embellished stocking that Miss Rhea sent me, she also sent these treasures...I adore the rose painting...it is such a treasure to me; a beautiful rose china plate, amazing cameos(I almost fainted when I opened this package!!!); an aqua candle stick holder...so beautiful and a hand made pin cushion decorated with a vintage flower and rhinestones and she even added gorgeous pins. I will tell you, I almost peed on myself when I was opening these packages. I was just soooo excited!!!

Vintage Christmas Stocking Swap "2008"

2009-02-09T13:40:00.000-05:00

Here is the beautiful stocking that sweet Rhea of "sweetnshabbyroses" made me for the swap. I almost fainted when I saw it!! It is so absolutely beautiful and so special! I will always treasure this stocking. I will add more pictures of what she sent me. I still can't believe the treasures she sent me!!! For some reason my computer will only let me blog 4 pictures at a time from Picasa & when I try to add pictures from my blog on a new post, the pictures are scattered everywhere. I'm pretty sure it's just a minor little thing to fix but I really don't know where to begin!!!lol Anyway, you might have seen my treasures from Rhea on Flickr. I posted them last month. I am still thrilled beyond words to have had her for my partner. She is so multi-talented!! I ordered some of her faux cupcakes and heart cookies and they are the prettiest I have ever seen!!

Vintage Doll Collection

2009-02-09T11:26:00.001-05:00

I adore vintage dolls!! I have most of them displayed in a vintage European crib. I always wonder about their previous owners and think how strange that they ended up with me!!!lol

Colorful Vintage Pin Cushion!

2009-02-09T11:16:00.000-05:00

I had to buy this vintage, heart shaped pin cushion when I spotted it at an antique shop in Florida. I picked it up and put it back on the shelf. I said to myself "Sherry, you have too many collections already and way too much stuff.....you DO NOT need this!!!" So I picked it back up, added it to my cart & bought it anyway!!! I don't listen to anyone....not even myself!! I'm glad I bought it, though....such pretty colors & looks pretty in this vignette. My favorite thing to do is to put together vignettes.

2009-02-04T20:29:00.002-05:00

The last post was labeled "Pictures of my hall bathroom" which is fine but there are 2 pictures shown that are not of my hall bathroom....the one of the rose plate surrounded by the round frame is in my breakfast room and the one of the large bowl filled with treasures is in a guest room. I don't know how it happened but it did!!!!

Pictures of my hall bathroom!

2009-02-04T19:11:00.005-05:00

A few pictures of my house!

2009-02-04T18:38:00.001-05:00

Pictures of my Family Room

2009-02-04T12:03:00.000-05:00

These are a few pictures of my family room. The 1st is actually a view from my family room into the dining room. I have many more to share but I can't seem to upload more than 4 at a time!!! By the way, I have been very naughty about blogging lately, I know but I have been so very busy with my booths at the antique shops. I did scale down from 4 booths to 2 so I will have more time for blogging and decorating!! Love to all of you little sweet peas!!! Sherry

My 1st Etsy Listing!!!!

2008-11-24T18:20:00.006-05:00

I finally listed something!!! I was so pleased with myself!lol I kept putting it off because I thought it would be really difficult but it wasn't at all!! I added a section that I call "Teacup Tweeties" that will feature teacups with birds in them. I am having so much fun making them. The one I listed is so much prettier in person than in the pictures. I call this one "Sunbeam Dance" because of the colors in the teacup & saucer & the gold on the bird. I found the title "Sunbeam Dance" in some really old sheet music. I have several "Teacup Tweetie" in my booths at Trish Ann's Antiques & Tearoom and the Carriage House. I hope they sell!!! I will list my baby dresses the 1st week in December!!! I am really excited about them....I think they are so darling!!!

My Marie Antoinette Itty Bitty Book Page

2008-11-04T20:46:00.004-05:00

This is my Marie Antoinette page for Flickr's Marie Itty Bitty Book. It was so much fun making it! I hope the other girls in the group like it!

Halloween Beauties!!!

2008-11-03T21:11:00.003-05:00

Brooklyn as Ariel!!

Raven & Brooklyn!

Madison dressed up like a baby!!!

Raven as a gorgeous Ladybug!!!

I CAN'T BELIEVE MY LAST POST WAS ON OCTOBER 10TH!!!

2008-10-30T22:29:00.002-04:00

Where does the time go???? I have been so busy....but that's a good thing!!! My mother & I had a great time in FL. She is alot of fun!! She loves to go shopping with me at all my favorite antique shops. She doesn't buy anything because she lives in a tiny house that is already filled to the brim but she loves to help me pick out treasures. I haven't opened my online shops yet but I have lots of little vintage dresses to decorate. I have finished a few dresses & I just love them! ( I just hope everyone else will, too)!! I have been searching for vintage hangers for the little dresses but they are very difficult to find! I have also been working on other projects, too. I am just in a creative mode right now. It has left me very little time for being on my computer and posting but I will do better. Tomorrow I am working at the Carriage House, where I have a booth. Tomorrow is also my precious little granddaughter's 4th birthday!!! I will post pictures soon, I promise!!! Love to everyone!!!!

Going to the beach!!!

2008-10-10T16:17:00.001-04:00

I'm packing up & leaving for the beach.

This is my view from the balcony of the condo. We occasionally see dolphins swimming by. I am taking my mother & we are going to relax shop and work on my Flickr projects.

The pier was damaged by Ivan in 2004 but it is still beautiful! I will be back next Saturday! Til then....take care, Sherry

Presenting my banner for 'Angels & Crybabies'!!!!

2008-10-03T19:05:00.002-04:00

Can you believe how cute this is!!??!! I just love it!!! It was designed & created by my friend, the fabulous "Kimberly Ryan" of http://www.shabbyrosestudio/!! She did a fantastic job!!! I am sooo excited. She is also designing my business cards. Thanks so much Kimberly!!! You are a sweetheart!!

I hope to start selling on Etsy soon. Wish me luck!!!

Roosevelt!!

2008-10-02T19:10:00.000-04:00

Roosevelt is taking it easy today!!! I love him so!!

Beautiful Flower Basket!!!!

2008-10-02T18:11:00.000-04:00

I have been feeling really bad, lately. I have been on 3 different antibiotics, got a shot in the rear and have taken way too many Advil and Tylenol. My Dr. started me on a different antibiotic a couple of days ago and I still don't feel well. I can function as long as I take the advil & tylenol but I know that can't be good for me!! Enough complaining....look at these gorgeous flowers. My friend, Cheryl, sent them to me as a "get well" gift. Wasn't that the sweetest thing!!!! I met Cheryl at the Shoppes At Five Oaks almost 2 yrs. ago. We had both rented booths there the same day & they were right across from each other! I also had the pleasure of meeting her husband, Don and their beautiful daughter, Tara. Cheryl is such a sweetheart....she's the kind of person that you like immediately & feel as if you have known all your life!! I am so glad I stopped in that day & decided to rent a booth!! Thanks, Cheryl, for your friendship!!!

Look at this picture!!

2008-09-28T21:49:00.002-04:00

I like this little face, too! It would be cute for "Angels & Crybabies", too!!

ANGELS & CRYBABIES

2008-09-28T21:10:00.001-04:00

ANGELS & CRYBABIES
Originally uploaded by Sherry's Rose Cottage

I am starting my own little business venture. Here is the picture that I am thinking of using for my business cards and tags for my items. I am sooo excited!!! I am going to sell vintage baby dresses! I am embellishing them with millinery flowers, ribbons, rhinestone pins and brooches & some more little goodies. Each one will be designed and created with love by me! They will be for decoration purposes only. I will be selling on Etsy, the Lollipop Shop, Etsy Cottage Style and in my booth at the Carriage House. I decided on this new venture a week ago. I have not seen any embellished vintage baby clothes for decoration only, ever, so hopefully since this is something new, it will take off and I will become rich!!!!lolol!!! Just kidding!!! Well, it would be nice, but that's not the reason I am doing this. I have always loved vintage baby clothes, vintage hats, vintage rhinestone jewelry and vintage lace and trims. I have alot of these things already so I thought well, Sherry, just put them all together in one place and you can create something gorgeous and sell them.
So what does everyone think??????

I just adore cameos!!!

2008-09-24T22:11:00.000-04:00

This is a vintage silver plated bowl with beautiful engraved flowers that I display some of my cameos in. I even placed little vintage tongs in the bowl...it looks like a bowl of pastel candies! Things like this make me smile!!!

Dining Room Parlor

2008-09-21T15:42:00.001-04:00

Dining Room Parlor
Originally uploaded by Sherry's Rose Cottage

This gorgeous vintage sideboard was purchased from my friend, Donna, in Milledgeville, Ga. The name of her shop is 'Hifalutin'!! When I saw it I just had to have it!! I didn't have a place for it in my home so I made one!!! The pink cabinet that was here, will now go in the hall bathroom. I am still working on that bathroom....the color paint I picked for the bathroom turned out to be hideous!!! I now have to talk my DH into repainting!!!