To Ebay, with love

When my grandma (Mammaw, as we affectionately called her) passed away in in 2004, I inherited a ton of her beloved antiques. I mean, my house is full of Mammaw's stuff. Sometimes, when I return home from a trip and open the front door to my home, it smells just like Mammaw's house used to smell. It smells like hush puppies being fried up in the kitchen. It smells like french fries cooking in hot grease and love.

You cannot sneeze in my house without hitting a piece of carnival glass that was passed down to me. Well, in an effort to de-clutter my home, I have decided to part with a few of her heirloom porcelain pieces. I would be emotional about this but I can just hear her now saying... "Tooper,(which is what she affectionately called me) you should sell some of that stuff instead of keeping it around. You sell that butter dish and go buy yourself some mascara, ya look a little tired." Then she'd pinch my side and wink.

So...I've listed some items on Ebay. I thought that I would pass this along in case one of y'all might be thinking "I'd love to buy my mom an antique wash basin." or "Aunt Trudy would love a three piece vanity set for her birthday." Maybe you're thinking "Gee, I'd love a World War II Japanese transfer glass butter dish!" Well, look no further!

Here is what I have to offer...

Antique Cauldon Ware wash basin...to bid click here.

Antique three piece vanity set, click here to make a bid!

Pretty butter dish, click here to bid on this beauty!

Now, go call your Aunt Trudy and tell her all about it!

What those crazy kids are watching these days.

In a sea of children's programming this gem came on the
other day while Griffin was watching Phineas and Ferb.
It totally made me laugh.

The Happiness Project :: Week 22

My dad has a beautiful Easter Lily vine in his garden
that is blooming right now...while he is out of town.
Since I know that he hates to miss the flowers blooming,
it makes me happy to photograph it for him while he is gone.

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If you want to jump on the bandwagon
simply post a photo of something that
makes you wildly happy.
Then, steal my button up there
and include it in your post.
Please let me know if you decide to join in.
Don't forget to link up to Mr. Linky

This little light of mine...

{image from first Day of the Dead show at Youngblood Gallery}

Let me tell you something about little ol' me...I am a closet artist.
Brimming with creativity but also a bit of a
scaredy cat when it comes to showing people my art,
the art stays in my head.
It's much safer in there.

All of my roommates in college were photo majors,
my best friend is an amazing photographer, her husband is an artist,
one of my oldest and dearest friends was a
ceramics major and jewelry maker.
When I lived in Atlanta I went to art openings
all the time to see the work of my friends.
I have surrounded myself with artists
but never once have claimed my space in the art world.

Well, I set a goal for myself this year that
I would show my art in a gallery.
That's right...a real gallery with
white walls, fancy lighting, and an opening reception.
Just the thought of this makes my
heart race and my palms start to sweat.

Well, guess what? I am going to be included in a show at
Youngblood Gallery for a show called Day of the Dead.
Each artist is given a small coffin to transform into a work of art.
I submitted an idea and they said yes!!
I am so thrilled to have reached my goal of showing my work in a gallery.
The best part is that my inspiration for my piece
comes from the last chapter of a novel that I have yet to write.
It will feel so amazing to get this idea out with images instead of words.
Maybe then, the words will come.

This is WAY out of my comfort zone and I'm a bit nervous about
debuting the artist living within me but I think that it's my time.
It's time for me to be brave and let all of the creativity
that is brimming within me overflow.

So, I have 3 months to take the idea that is in my head
and place it lovingly into a tiny coffin.
I can't wait to show y'all the finished piece!!!

Please scroll down to find out the winner of Freakshow Friday!

Winner: Lederhosen Edition

We have a winner for this week's installment of Freakshow Friday. Please take note that my super hilarious and non biased best friend was the judge. Here are the top three in no particular order.

Dee Crowe
Lederhosen on Ice: The Schnitzel

Sue
Another product of home schooling...

Beth
"Ummm, Mommy? Can you loosen these suspenders?
My shorts are riding up a bit, here."

The winner is...
Beth

"Ummm, Mommy? Can you loosen these suspenders?
My shorts are riding up a bit, here."

Beth
is the funniest blogger in all the land!
Now head on over to her Blog

and marvel at this fantastic award she just earned
to proudly display forever.

Thanks to all the people who played.

Tune in this Friday for another instalment of Freakshow Friday!

A sweet deal from eShakti!!!

Don't forget that today is your last chance to
take advantage of a sweet deal from eShakti
exclusively for my readers!


Have a great weekend and happy shopping!

Freakshow Friday: Lederhosen Edition

It's time for another installment of Freakshow Friday. Where I ask my readers to come up with a caption or story for a photo taken from Awkward Family Photos. My best friend will be the judge and she's one hilarious freakaziod. So, bring it! Here is the week's photo, this kid has got some serious attitude.

This kid says "alvederzane" to the competition.

You got a better one for me?

If so, you may just when this awesome award
and have bragging rights forever.
Oh...do I ever have an award for you!
You will win this brand spankin' new award!!

If you win then I'll linkup to your

Blog and make a big deal
about how funny you are.
Simply leave your funny caption or story
in my comments section.

The winner will be announced on Monday.