Aren’t these guys cute? They are part of my Garage Sailing treasures from Saturday. Adorable little vintage clothes pin people (and pets)!
I tried to list some on Etsy today and I kept getting booted off the site, mid-listing. Sometimes that happens to me on Etsy, I don’t know why. It certainly is irritating.
But can’t you just see these little clothes pin people used in all sorts of craft projects?
What do I love about my home today? My best deal from Garage Sailing — this new set up for my studio porch.
Two vintage black wicker rockers (with fall colored pillows) for $50.
My husband and I like to sit on the porch with coffee and newspapers in the morning (we both work at home and can take our time relaxing when we get up, how lucky is that???). Now we have romantic matching rockers for our 8am dates on the porch. 
This ghost cage was at the same garage sale for $2.50. I filled it with spirits as a little break from all the Christmas decor I am in the middle of right now for the magazine pictures tomorrow.
The ghosts are cut from that soft foamy type kid-craft paper, simple, quick to do and 79 cents.
I am thinking about painting my front doors Robins Egg Blue and adding some hydrangeas to the roses I have painted on the shutters. (Like I have nothing else to do.) Wouldn’t that be a pretty update for my white cottage with black trim?
Here is the ‘Wheres Waldo’ Wreath that was hidden in last night’s photo in case you couldn’t find it in the middle of the pile of 25 cent garage sale flowers!
Well, durn, this is a bit blurry, isn’t it? I think that my camera does better in the day light than in in the evening.
I painted another dozen ornaments today,then had a mini family reunion and made a big pot of chicken tortellini soup for dinner. 
Tomorrow is the Bloglandia Ball, and I have ball gowns made up and am ready to celebrate.
Then, Tuesday is our Romantic Country Party, here at the Cottage.
With all the family get togethers this week, and all the blog parties, I am feeling like quite the social butterfly! Hope you all come by to join in the party on Tuesday, and remember I will be giving away 2 copies of Romantic Country, plus each comment is an entry to my Sept. Giveaway Drawing.
If it’s not too late, I’d love to sign up for the party. I have been on vacation and just came back to your comment on my blog (thank you so much.)
See you Tuesday!
Robins Egg Blue sounds beautiful! (a little like Tiffany’s??), even though my favorite color is red and I think that’s the color of them now? I love your wicker chairs…and for only $50!!!! I will take a photo of my bare front porch that those would fit lovely on!!! Please come to PA and go shopping with me! You always find the greatest things!!!!!
The ghost cage is really cool! I love it.
And your ornaments are beautiful! You got so much talent. I am completly in awe!
I have NEVER seen clothes pin people. Those are trully unique!
I love the black chairs with the burnt orange cushions. I always like a touch of black in every room. It really makes things pop.
The ghosties in the cage is such a clever idea.
You are such a an enthusiastic liver of life. I can just imagine how fun you must be to have as a friend. I know that reading your blog, makes my day!
~elaine~
I love your chairs…
They look so comfy & inviting!
Priscilla
Great finds. I didn’t actually expect you to post today with all you have going on but had swung by just in case . . . for a little old lady you are not bad!
HI!! what wonderful garage sales finds! i’m green with envy over those wicker chairs and birdcage…but most of all the clothespins!! i scored some similar ones on ebay thinking -like you- some fun project could come out of it. i’ll be curious to see what you come up with đŸ™‚
Your wicker chairs are ideal for to rest later of work.
Hi Karla,
Can’t wait for the Romantic Country Home party. Your porch rockers are very nice and what a clever idea to “capture” your ghosts in that bird cage! Beautiful!
Kitty
LOVE yourchairs! A robin’s egg blue door sounds wonderful! Looking forward to tomorrow… my pics are almost ready. =)
What adorable caged spirits! I think my birdcage needs some of those haunting it!! Clever idea, Karla!!
Did you paint that Santa Ornament? He is too wonderful for words!!!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
I think you should crate up those black rocking chairs and send them up here to me! LOL! They are just my style! I love them.
Everything is looking wonderful Karla. Love your little paper dresses and all your Christmas decorating too. Your kitchen and all the rest looks great.
Congratulations on the blog event and the published article too!