January 2013 Cubbies

I think most of the Christmas is down and packed up.  Still a few things to take down to the basement.  I wanted to get the cubbies decorated for January. 

 I always try to do something 'wintery'

this year it's cardinals and white!

 I don't have enough cardinals so added a few other red items to balance the cubbies

A few pottery pieces and milk glass add the white touches

I love cardinals all year round but they are so pretty in the winter 

when everything else is so brown

Sharing a few of my milk glass items makes me happy also

This plate was a lucky thrift store find

Simple!

This Fiesta pitcher was given to me by my friend Sue for my Birthday last year!

Did you notice the cubbies are sitting on something new???

They use to be on a sofa table but now they are on this chest of drawers.  A curbside freebie found by my SIL.  I brought it home and Mr ALC fixed the drawers on this IKEA find!  I am so thrilled because look what it holds!

My large table linen collection!

Look how easy it is to find napkins now...I have two drawers full.  The bottom drawer holds tablecloths.

These three drawers hold placemats and runners

I am sooooo happy!  This has made more room in my dish closet also!  I'll be showing you the changes in there after I clean and edit!

I have to thank the Sweet Sixteen Seventeen (another link up last night) for joining my first Gratitude Party on Sunday!  It will be a weekly party so I hope more of you will mark your calendars and join in!  

Today I'm partying with these great friends!

Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday

Kathe for You're Gonna Love It

Sue for Rednesday

Wishing You JOY!

Linda

Gratitude Sunday #1

Welcome to Gratitude Sunday

I am so excited to host this new linky party!

Back in November I did '30 days of Gratitude' and found that it changed me!  I took some long looks at things that I'm so grateful for; family, friends, pets,home, etc.  I also had some fun 'grateful' moments.  During Dec I realized I missed those posts and decided I would launch this party in January. 

Two kinds of gratitude:  The sudden kind we feel for what we take; the larger kind we feel for what we give.  ~Edwin Arlington Robinson

My friend Sandie has shared with me that she keeps a gratitude journal and that is has changed her life.  I know a journal isn't for me but I'm hoping that by doing this I can continue to view the blessings in my life and be grateful!

Gratitude is the music of the heart, when its chords are swept by the breeze of kindness.  ~Author Unknown

I am inviting all of you to join me in this journey! 

Your posts can be long, short, serious, funny and anything in between!  

Today I am so thankful for all of you!

Your friendship and support! 

Let the Gratitude Begin!

Linda

Vintage Juice Glasses

I haven't been doing much thrift shopping but I did stop in one store a few weeks ago and found something I really love! 

My first real Swanky Swigs!

Made by Hazel-Atlas for Kraft products these two glasses held Old English Cheese spread and are called Daisy... I paid 25 cents each! 

I was so excited!  I have seen these glasses in many Antique Malls but always felt the price was more then I wanted to pay. So to find these at such a bargain price makes them that more loved!

I also found these two glasses

Made by the Federal Glass company they were also only 25 cents each.  In doing research I found many small juice glasses referred to as Swanky Swigs but they aren't.  I plan to do more research and do a post about this.  

I also found this....

I think this medium size pitcher was also made by Federal Glass company but plan to do more research...this was only $1.51 and I think it is really cute! 

I'm joining these parties

Thrifty Things Friday

and

Favorite Thing

Don't forget our first Gratitude Party Sunday

I'll try to have the link up on Sat evening by 7pm

Hope you will join me!

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

Tag Swap & My Word For 2013

I signed up for my first tag swap.  It was a Christmas tag swap and my partner was Myrna at My Enchanted Home.   We both got behind but did get our tags done and sent before Christmas! 

I want to thank Myrna and share the great tag she made me!

I was so happy to receive this adorable tag!

Myrna also sent me some cute gifts!

A very cute Christmas pin, cookie cutters and these wonderful napkins..one says JOY and the other PEACE.  I love them!  Oh and there was candy but somehow it disappeared!  

I made these tags for her and while I enjoyed making them I see I have a long way to go in my creativity!

I bought some glitter and other items so I'm hoping my next tags will be

 much better! 

My sweet friend Deb also sent me a tag...

I love this tag and I am inspired by Deb to make more tags to share with friends!

I also want to thank my sweet friend Shara at Monkeybox!  She posted a thrifty find of cute snowmen and I fell in love.  Next think I knew they arrived at my house!

Shara sent these to me in the midst of a medical emergency concerning her Mom.  What a wonderful friend.  Shara's Mom is doing much better but there is still a long road of physical therapy ahead.  

I have chosen my 'word' for 2013

There were hints throughout December on my blog and even my 'tag' and gifts from Myrna had my word....so fun to get them when no one knew! 

Yes my word for 2013

I have decided to choose JOY!

It is such a positive word and that is how I feel about this coming year!

Definition of JOY

1

a : the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires :delight

b : the expression or exhibition of such emotion : gaiety

2

: a state of happiness or felicity : bliss

3

: a source or cause of delight

Often used around Christmas, I think it's a word that work's well all year

To celebrate my year of JOY I am also starting a new party.  

Gratitude Sunday will start this week and I hope you will join in. 

 Any post that shares Gratitude is welcome!  

I am going to have this party the first Sunday of each month.  If it is desired by the participants we can do it weekly but I think monthly to start! 

I welcome your feedback!

So I hope to see you Sunday January 6, 2013

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

2012 Junkin Awards

Happy New Year!

I couldn't end 2012 without giving my favorite junkin awards!

Favorite Pyrex

I didn't buy much Pyrex this year but I did find this great canister!  I keep cupcake wrappers in it on a shelf...very cute!

Favorite Find In White

I love this chippy shelf I found for $4

Unfortunately it's still not hung but it's a goal for 2013!

Favorite Find In Red

I love these Waechtersbach mugs and this cute one with mice on ladders was a great find on the WLYS for $2

Favorite Find In Blue

This cute little blue and white owl bank just made me smile and only cost pennies!

Favorite Find In Green

This gorgeous candy dish was found covered in dirt and grease...

lots of cleaning and now it is gorgeous! 

Favorite Find In Pink

I didn't find this but I must tell you that it is my favorite Pink thing of 2012....

thanks Honey!

Favorite Find WLYS

(World Longest Yard Sale)

This McCoy planter is my favorite find for sure from the WLYS.  

 It has cleaned up nicely also!

Favorite Christmas Find

These cute napkins celebrate our new kitty Mr Toes and I they make me happy!

Favorite Find For Tiger

This Fisher Price ride on bus has to be my best thrifty find for Tiger this year! 

 He loves it and plays with it all the time!

Favorite Plate Find 

All these plates for less then $3

I can't wait to use them in a Tablescape!

Those are my favorite junkin finds for 2012~

I look forward to seeing what great junk 2013 will bring me!

I've decided to do a Gratitude Party on the first Sunday of each month!  Our first party will be this coming Sunday January 6th! 

I'll have more details in a couple of days!

Joyeux,

Linda