Blessings~

Just a quick post for today. We have been so blessed by some amazing friends that have plum trees. They have shared 5 bags of plums with us.

 

I have made plum crisp (so yummy with ice-cream, although what isn’t??!!). I was wondering if anyone has any reliable recipes for using plums?! Please do share with me.

I still have pics to share from vacation. Next time I will share pics from the Busch's summer Whitehouse in Kennebunkport, Maine.

 

Happy Sunday!

Blessings ~Sara

Come to Me, all you who are weary and weighed down with heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in spirit. Indeed, you will surely find rest in Me! My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)

Fireworks on the lake……………..

………fireworks on the beach, great scenery, lots of family and friends, yummy food and plenty of love to go around!! Successful vacation!!!

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Aaaahhhh New England ….

                                 

          ~a whirlwind time in New England. Up early, drop into bed late, fill each day with as much as possible. We didn’t want to miss a thing. So many places to go and people to see. We had an amazing hostess, my sister in law Claire was so gracious to have us stay with her. We had such a great time catching up and spending time with family. She made us feel so welcome and provided a place for lots of family get-togethers. She and her daughter organized the family reunion that we had while we were there. A wonderful place on the river for family to gather and reminisce! I have lots of pics to share with you. I will try to break it up as to not bore you too much. Come along for a little tour of  New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts's. Lakes, Sea Coast, scenery and of course a few family and friends. It will take a few posts to get it all in, so be sure to stop back again and see what else we have been up to. Well let’s begin the day we arrived. We went directly to see family!

Lake Winnipesaukee

 

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Landed in Boston~ This is our son Timothy. He grabbed our carryon bags, and took off to get our luggage! He was so excited and anxious to “get a move on” and start vacation!

Such beautiful weather!

Here he is….so happy to be in New Hampshire and to see many Aunt’s and Uncle’s and family!

 

Fireworks on Lake Winnipesaukee was always a family tradition for as long as we have had children. We would meet extended family from all over the state here every year on July 3rd. This year my brother Matt and his wife Cindy were also here, joining us from North Carolina.

 

The Fourth of July~ family breakfast, parade, Lostah In The Rough to see one of my hubby’s friends, and then off to York Beach Maine for fireworks on the beach with family. (full days!)

 

This is Jimmy D, He and Hubby were childhood friends and were also in a band in high school. We were able to enjoy his music, some seafood, horseshoes and relaxation in the fresh beach air for the afternoon.

 

York Beach Maine~ Short Sands

Goldenrod~ making the salt water taffy kisses…..

 

The Beach Life…..

Feet in the Sand…

The Atlantic Ocean!!!

Jumping the waves with my granddaughter.

 

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Devotion~

The heart can think of no devotion
Greater than being shore to ocean -
Holding the curve of one position,
Counting an endless repetition.

~Robert Frost

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Fireworks on the beach….

Thank you to all who prayed for our safe travels! I really do not like to fly(understatement~ white knuckles from holding on to the seats my son in law says). Our flight to NY and then on to Boston wasn’t the best! Lot of turbulence and motion sickness, but the return flight was a little less eventful, even after learning our plane was having issues and they would need to find us a new plane. An hour delay and we were on our way back to the West Coast.

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I have a lot more pics to share with you, our family reunion, visit to Kennebunkport Maine and the Walker Homestead of President Busch. More beach and scenery of Southern New Hampshire. I am trying to get caught up on all of your blogs, it may take me a while though. I feel like I am always two steps behind. I am still trying to get over the exhaustion from the time change and emotion of it all. I also have orders to work on and some Fall creating to do.

Thank you for taking time to share my vacation pics with me. I hope that you are all doing well and enjoying the summer season. (I returned to temps of 107 degrees our first day home.)     

 sneak peak of what’s to come…

 

Blessings ~Sara

Time in New England took me away………….

 

 

Headed off tonight for New England! My stomach is in knots, I hate flying. UGH! I am trying to keep myself busy and not think of it( ya right!). So I   decided to do something I love and relaxing. So I have been taking pics around the homestead here. I have a few to share with you.

I didn’t do all that much patriotic decorating since I knew we were leaving, but I always have some Americana around anyway.

 

You can see the puffy California clouds in the window reflection. It is 99 here today. I know some of you have had some awful temps and crazy weather. Praying all is well with you and you are staying safe and cool.

 

I have had him for so long….he is one of my favorites and he stays out year round.

Stars and stripes………….

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O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

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Wishing you all a Happy Fourth of July week.

I will hopefully check in with you later in the week with some  beach pics. I can’t wait to have sand between my toes and feel the Atlantic ocean.

Blessings ~Sara

Almost time………

 

 

It is almost that time. Time to pack up and head off on that big old plane that  scares me to death. Next week we are headed across country, back to New England!!  Time to see all of the family that we haven’t seen in four years. Lots to do and prepare, but lots of exciting times ahead.

This is a sign I designed for the family reunion we will be having.

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Before I leave, I want to remind you of the blog sales that I have going on. I have been busy lately packing and shipping packages!! Lots to clear out to make room for the “new creations”.

I have Americana items here~

And lots of prim items left here~

I will be shipping before I leave, so let me know what you are interested in soon.

Blessings ~Sara

PS~ I would like to ask you for your prayers. I have an aunt, (Aunt Peggy) who is in the hospital and won’t be able to make it to the reunion. It makes me so sad. She lives near DC and was going to make the trip with her daughter, but has taken a turn for the worse and has an infection and can’t make the trip. My Dad has been gone for 12 years now (can’t believe it). He has a younger sister (Aunt Peg) and a younger brother Charlie(Charlie Brown and a wife Lucy, it’s ok you can chuckle). So now with Aunt Peg not there…..well it will just make one more void. Thank you all so much for your care and concern. (You could also pray for me. I hate flying, and it is such a long flight.)

BLOG SALE

Ok as I said in my last post, I have lots of “regular things” hanging around in storage. Hubby said if  I want to make new creations when we get back form vacation I have to get rid of some of these things. I will be starting on Fall and Winter when we return.

I still have some Americana items available~ HERE! If you are interested go on over and check them out. I know that I decorate with some patriotic things all year round.

I am just going to number the pics and prices. If you are interested send me an e-mail and I will get back to you. Please help me find good homes for these things. I have some smalls, some bigs and some in-betweens. lol Have fun!

#1 ~Large trencher- black distressed. measures  approx. 32" x 11" x 7" high..........$85.00 (includes shipping) another pic below (looks great filled with fall goodies or Christmas with greens )

 

#2 Colonial candle box in distressed black- 14" x 5" x 14" high .........$25.comes with a wooden  peg holder for box

#3 wooden candle box (great pumpkin box)~in distressed red over black- 12" x 10" x 5" high .........$25.

 

 

#4 Candle box ~approx.  10 x 16 x 5 ~$35

 

#5 Primitive round table riser in red over black. Perfect addition to your table to elevate your prim collectibles.This one measures approx. 12" round and is 4 " high. $15

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#6 Primitive rectangle table riser in red over black -12 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/2   ~$10

 

#7 SOLD This is a large pumpkin with a crow, would be great on your front door!! It measures 28” x 8” and is protected with a finish suitable for outdoor or indoor use. Kindly asking $20

#8 noodle/stove board ~ approx 19"x29 1/2"x 2 1/2"- This one is red over black……..$45

#9 SOLD Colonial door box in mustard. 21 x 5 1/2 x 4" deep. Mustard over black and sprayed with a coating suitable for indoor or outdoor use.Great for holding fall foliage, bittersweet or any greens. Can be hung on door, set on a table (contents not included) ......$22.00

#10 recipe card holder ~ distressed black $5

#11 SOLD Primitive and Colonial Lap Desk. Distressed and stained writing desk has leather hinges. Large enough to hold a 15" laptop computer inside. 18" wide x 14 1/2" deep, 4 3/4"high ~$60

#12 Colonial plate/bowl rack ~ measures approx  26" x 19" x 5 1/2"  $45

#13 Yellowware sign~ distressed black with mustard lettering
6" x 24"
kindly asking $18

#14 Colonial Textiles sign (is distressed on edges, doesn’t show in this pic) measures approx 26" x 8" .Black with linen lettering. $22

#15 Primitive Blessings sign~6x14 ~ $10

#16 SOLD Child's settle bench -approx 28"h x 19"w x10" d. Seat height is 9". This one is done in mustard over black, distressed and has a protective finish. Kindly asking $65

 

 

#17 Primitive miniature dry sink ~approx. 10 " x 5 1/2 "d x 7 1/2" h
distressed black with leather hinges ~ $25

#18 jean pocket diddy bag~ has a bless this home and an Abe tag~$8

 

 

#19 Little box wagon with wheels~ turn it around to use for different holidays or everyday. Adorable with little dolls or teddy bears  inside. measures 8x6x6. $10 (contents not included)

 

 

#20 Little what not box~Red over black, measures10 " x14 " x9 1/2" deep ~ great for holding all of your kitchen necessities..........$25.00

#21 Wooden cabin~ measures 14 x 10 x 14 (large)Can be lit(light not included) One of a kind ~ $65

#22 Secret Garden Gate~hinged secret garden gate has a box  to add flowers and makes a great garden addition  $85

#23 Family and Friends~ 14 x 6 ~$10

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Thank you for taking the time to  look. Let me know what you think. ~Sara