It has been a long, long, hectic week, with working on the living room, helping out extra days with the baby,since her dad is hurt, and 2 days of jury duty selection.
Due to the nature of the criminal case, I was a wreck after sitting through the first day of the selection process, even though I wasn’t picked. I had to force myself to go back a second day,and it went better. Plus there was an hour and half lunch break and I went shopping! Finding a pile of pretty junk CHEAP always cheers me up!
This pink frothy prom dress (with a broken zipper, but somehow I don’t think this granny will be wearing it anyway) was only $5! The earrings above were 50 cents a pair and the lovely rose book was $2, so was the white bird. Which will go into my newly decluttered living room to restart the cluttering up process!
Part of my de-cluttering was to take this hand painted ceiling tin piece out of the room.
I still like it, the flowers are just too red for the new look.
I thought I’d show this piece again, because the last time I did, was on the day of my lowest ever number of views on this blog. Only 4 hits that day. So chances are, no one has seen it! 
It is so nice to know I am not writing just to myself and there are actually people out there now. Not just readers, friends.
Bethany listened to me the other night when I was really down and upset about the creepy guy at court on Tuesday and how shaken up I was by the few details I had heard about the accusations against him.
Today, Tamy sent me this kind card and these little red hearts as a thank you for hosting the party last month.
That’s just two examples in the last couple of days of the generosity I have seen in the blog world. I am now nearing my 200th post and 80,000 hits. During that time, I have seen countless acts of generosity and friendship from readers and bloggers both.
That is why I am planning on giving away a gift on my 200th posting. Come by to visit that day and enter the drawing!
Another generous blog friend, who actually has been a great friend for years, is Beth. After this tough week, I took yesterday off to go and hang out with her. When I got there, this china bouquet wall pocket was waiting for me!
It is so pretty, I can’t decide where to hang it. Right now, I am just enjoying having it laying out where I can admire it. Shoot, I almost feel like sleeping with it under my pillow, it is so wonderful! (she thought it was ugly, but knew I’d love it)
I packed up my supplies to make ATC cards for my Silver Bella swap. 
I loved this old photo, and copied it thinking she’d look lovely in a German foil crown that I got from Speckled Egg (another Bella- she has a great shop).
Beth had given me the gray floral wallpaper, and I thought it was fitting for the "silver" background of the Silver Bella cards.
I took her some wallpaper too.
We are both totally addicted to the stuff, and share in each other’s finds. Speaking of—- LOOK AT THIS!!!!
Fairy wallpaper!!!!
These cards aren’t quite done yet, I’ll be adding some of the Martha Stewart White Gold glitter to the outlines of the background flowers.
These took forever, lots of steps. I should have just painted something instead, it would have been quicker, and I doubt anyone will know how complicated these were to make.
There are hand drawn metallic swirls in the background of the paper, and the lady’s face has been tinted with pastels, then her dress is outlined in glitter ink, and two different metallic two-toned paints were used on her dress. It might have taken a while, but we had fun, Beth was making Christmas tags and we were snacking and laughing all day. 
I took another day off today too! I figured after court, I deserved it. I took my fairy grand baby to her very first estate sale and it was a good one.
Three boxes of old hats and millinery flowers for $3 or $5 a box!
There were some, nice big roses in the box too.
Some sewing supplies, that I bought mostly because I found what I thought was a dream come true in the box–
A BOX OF PREMADE BOBBINS!!!!!!!!!!!
Juggling a baby and three boxes of hats, made it kind of hard to look inside the bobbin box, and I figured I’d use the seam binding and buttons any way, so I bought it without opening it.
Sadly, it was just a bobbin holder, don’t you think the picture on the box is misleading??? And why don’t they sell filled bobbins? Heck, you don’t have to thread your own spools, why do you have to thread your own bobbins???
The rest of the day off was spent in watching a great Zombie movie, 28 Weeks later. That first zombie scene in it is one of the scariest I have ever seen. And I am a huge Zombie fan. 
I used to make Cherry cobbler to eat during these movies and call it zombie guts, but my son, Ryan went on a diet and lost 100 pounds and now he won’t eat cobbler with his mom any more.
Great news! A girl asked my shy son Ryan for his phone number and he is going out with her! I am thrilled to see him get out of the house and meet some one. All he does is work and work out and play video games (or watch horror movies with mom).
I’ve done it again, ran on and on. Remember- every comment enters the monthly drawing. Thanks!
I like your going on! Sorry you have had a bad week but nice to have a friend like Beth to play with. Love the tags and the estate sale finds. And lovely for you son, he is a very handsome young man! Take Care – Rachael -xo
You paint well in any medium. I thought that the bobbins were ready too.
He is SO cute! I hope Ryan has a great time and WOW, what a tremendous accomplishment at this young age to loose that kind of weight. Congratulations to Ryan!!!
Karla, Can I be just a tiny bit jealous of your day?! Estate sales, SugarWings, my other favorite blogger…Lucky you!
Your son Ryan is a cutie. I have a 21 year old son who is shy too. We watch baseball together though instead of zombie movies. LOL
“Finding a pile of pretty junk CHEAP always cheers me up!”
Oh, ya, it’s the greatest pick me up!
“I am now nearing my 200th post and 80,000 hits.”
Wow!!!
The China Bouquet wall pocket is beautiful.
I love the fairy wallpaper and can’t wait to see what you do with it. You make the BEST vintage finds. Unfortunately, I don’t live in an old enough area of CA.
Woohoo, Ryan got a date. Wow, he is so handsome. We had a friend who was very quiet and didn’t come out of his shell until he lost weight. It took a while for him to develop a confidence in himself. He is happily married, now.
~elaine~
Wow, were to start?! Such loveliness! Love the flowers on the tin, glad you showed it again. What a fun sale,you did really well. Glad you didn’t have to go through that whole trial, sounds awful. And I hope that cute boy has a wonderful date! (Boy I think I just channelled my grandmother, but I do hope it goes well!)
Great finds! And I love the way your grey granny turned out, she’s gorgeous! Love the background.
Karla~ I just discovered you! I love the way your brain works~decorate your living room and then decorate it again in only three days! LOVE IT! You brought tears to my eyes when you talked of your mothers last days ~ I too have those similar memories of my mom. You have been blessed with Sugarwings and Ryan! THANKS! God Bless and Keep!
Next time I come to your house, I’ll “premake” a whole tray of bobbins for you…I like watching the thread whirrrr around the bobbin- simple things for simple….you know….
Glad you weren’t chosen for jury duty! Your shopping excursion was particularly fruitful wasn’t it?? So happy to hear that Ryan met someone! Tell him Buona Futurna for me (Good Luck in Italian)
Love,
Julie
Ok, a question… can you repaint the roses on your tin ceiling tile? I saw how beautiful your roses were…
Your son is a cutie! You’ll have to tell us more about this date!
You know what I like that you have long posts. I just love reading them so much. I am always talking to my husband about you like I know you. LOl I wanted you to know also that I just love my bride paper dress it is lovely. The only wedding dress I have ever had even tho I have been married 2 times. We are getting ready to move at the end of the month so if you don’t hear from me I will be back. I know that I will have tons of reading to do once we get to our new place and get the computer up and running.
Have a great weekend.
Love and Hugs
Karla…
Your son Ryan is so handsome, I can see why a girl asked for his #!
I have a Ryan too & he is kinda quiet & shy…hmmm.
I love all your goods you found, I need to move outta So. Cal to find estate sales like that!
Priscilla
Karla, your ATC’s are so nice and I’m sure fun to make. Great finds at the sale and your fun day with Beth made up for the parts of the week that were horrible.
Karen
Bluemuf
Karla, You’re house is such a beautiful reflection of your talents…wish I could paint like you! Cheryl
Sorry to hear you had a bad week, I miss your blog when it isnt done every day! Ryan is gorgeous,… if I was 25 years younger…I’d ask him out myself!
Love the flower wall pocket, it is great, how could beth think it was ugly?!
Your cards are gorgeous! Want to borrow my rubber stamp that says “if you knew how long it took me to make this, you’d never throw it away!” LOL!
I love the ceiling tin. Thanks for showing it again – I have not had much computer time this week so did not get to check in with you sooner! I also love the wall pocket and your Bella Swaps. I think most people will know how intricate and time consuming it was – it is gorgeous, esp. the pastels on her face.
Wow! Good for him on loosing all that weight! He is very cute! He must have SOME will power! The cards look beautiful….love the flowered wall pocket! Don’t apologize for long posts….we love them!
such fun cards you made…sorry about your week…your bounty is wonderful…blessings, rebecca
Wow! What a simply beautiful blog!! I feel so warm and cozy here. I’m sorry about the jury duty (!!)…but I’m thrilled that you found some cheap bargains (I am a bargain hunter myself and call myself the “cheapchic”)…and congrats to your son…he’s a good looking young man! No wonder that girl called him! Glad to have found you…I will be back!!
This is for Ryan…Karla turn your head!
Boy….you are so good looking there is NOTHING to be shy about!!!! I used to be shy and it wasn’t fun. Now good times lie ahead and there are probably lots of girls out there who would like a fair chance to get to know you 🙂 I’ll bet you can be fun too! Thats all…I’m done.
My WalMart sells premade bobbins, but they only come with black or white thread.
Hi Karla! So sorry about your tough time this week but am glad that you got out for a bit of fun with your friend and that sweet grandbaby! Nothing like starting them early!!! Now as for Ryan…what a handsome young man! I would think the girls would be beating the door down to get to him! Shy or not!!
Barbara
Another great post! Love the atc’s. I drag my toddlers (3 yr & 20 mo) to sales everyweek, tons of fun huh? It’s so fun to watch my daughter find glistening treasures of her own, she’s so dramatic about it 🙂
BTW- Tell your son he’s a hottie and to give that girl a chance 😉
Hi, Karla! Glad you weren’t selected for jury duty, esp. on a gruesome case, because then who would take surgarwings estate sale shopping, your a good grandma! Junk shopping therapy is always the best perscription for a bad week. I’m glad you took some time off for some thrift therapy and art play with beth. I enjoy your long posts its like reading a really good letter from a friend.
Take care and I hope this week is a good one!
Jacquelene L.
What a week you’ve had. I am glad you did not have to serve jury duty. I escaped similarly earlier in the summer. I dreaded the thought of sitting through that particular case. As usual, you found some great items. I spent time this evening going over the little packets in my stash of extra buttons for my own clothing, setting aside those for clothes I no longer have. Hope to use the real extras for crafting.
Your son really is handsome! Quite the hottie actually–gorgeous eyes (I can’t imagine this is going to be near the last time he gets asked for his number 😉
such great finds. I’m especially loving the fairy wallpaper because I have never seen any like it!! (drooling while I type) Your son is quite cute–he looks sooo much like mine-how weird, except mine has brown eyes. Its great having kids and grandkids isn’t it?
Hi!
I know how you feel about creepy guys at jury duty, I have had a similar experience and had nightmares even though I didn’t get on that panel! Your paintings are wonderful! What a nice talent to have, I am hoping to someday learn to paint! Anyway, please put me in your drawing and have a great new week!! karen b….
Wow, Karla, You did have a good day and a great time at the estate sale. How fun!Pinkie Denise
gREAt finds sweet girl! My oldest daughter was on a jury last year and she had nightmares for a longtime…afterwards…double murder…
your son is a cutie! if that date doesn’t work out…i have a 24 year old daughter..lol…
hugz
How sweet to go to an estate sale with the Fairy Grandbaby (I’ll bet everyone thought you were the MOM)! =)
What a handsome son you have!
And Zombie movies! I love them too. My sons and I recently watched the popular British one (I’ve forgotten the name) – but it is also a comedy.
Your blog always has the most fantastic and lovely decorating ideas–it’s all wonderful.
I thoroughly dislike jury duty and am actually terrified I’ll end up getting selected. I don’t mind doing my civic duty but the things I see and hear make me want to go home and take a 4-hour shower to wash the the experience away. My last jury selection panel experience ended up with my being dismissed for reasons quite strange to me: I was told I was not wanted because I was a middle-aged Caucasian woman, gainfully employed, and with advanced educational degrees. Geez, don’t they want someone who knows how to think? I guess not.
Your creativity amazes me! And what a cutie pie Ryan is! This date is bound to lead to LOTS more from a lot of other girls. (Does he know you talked about this on here? Might not want to mention that one if he doesn’t.)
I like the Zombie guts……And I like all the pretty photos!
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I think the ceramic flowers are gorgeous too! isn’t it cool when someone you know has a good idea what you would like?
I think your atc cards are cool.
Zombie guts – LOL. Your house is so sweet and there you are watching horror movies. Whodathunk. I guess I’m no different. On the outside, look a bit typical suburban soccer mom… well, maybe soccer grandma now. On the inside, I’m a bit Wednesday Adams.