Prairie Blue


...............at my front door spinning...................just some simple thoughts & happenings of an ordinary woman.....

Sunday, October 16, 2011

a make~do....

i have been away, visiting our daughter & family......& attending my first grandparents day with our Carter..(kindergarten)........what a joy it was watching a little fella learning songs & sharing his artwork & special booklet for Grammy & Grandpa......................needless to say, i am very proud & honored to be his Grammy.........................................................................so since returning home, i just grabbed one of my favorite cabinets to show .........................and it is definitely a make~do.......................bought two seperate places at two seperate times.....................i love the bottom with a touch of red paint, and meal bin............this little shelf was perfect for the top..................on top are three blue stoneware crocks that i got at a yardsale for $5 ea..........they have multiple cracks from a bad ebay deal she said.........but i care not..................everything i have has a crack.........a tear...........a wobble...............................well, you get the picture............................................................ ..................................................................... i am blessed!

9 comments:

Angela said...

So glad you had some special time with your family and Carter. Grandkids are the best!! Love your cabinet. The two pieces look great together and I love its contents. Have a great evening
Angela

annie said...

I love those crocks, and married pieces! So very glad you got to spend time with your family!

TheCrankyCrow said...

Welcome home!! How wonderful to be able to have shared Carter's special day with him...Love the cabinet - and its contents....You collection of tinware is gorgeous!!! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

Sassafras and Winterberry said...

Welcome back. Sounds like you had a fab time with the kiddos. I love that cabinet and really love the tin and the crocks. Have a great day!

Trace4J said...

What a wonderful treasure friend.
And the time with Family is the best.
Blessings Trace

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BumbleBeeLane said...

Sounds like you had a nice time. Love the married pieces and yes the flaws show the time and love handed down.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Deppen homestead 1862 said...

Denise~ oh, sounds like fun times with the grands~ Proud Grandparents!!!
Beautiful pieces~ like you~ the more cracks on a piece adds more character~ (&5) what a wonderful steal!!giggles~ love the entire display!!
smiles
Teresa

Green Creek Primitives said...

Isn't being a grandma the greatest, Oliver is only 5 months, but I am looking forward to those days of doing all kinds of things with him. Love the crocks, my best loved crocks have cracks in them, just gives them character. Vicky

A Primitive Homestead said...

Beautiful make do. Wonderful tin baking collection. The more cracks the better. I am putting together what you would call a make do. Please visit & take a peek. Got any suggestions I would love to know. Blessings!
Lara