Valentine Day Displays and other goodies!

Hi my Prims, I haven't posted in a while and I think I better because I have received cards, emails and PM's asking "is everything okay" !!! I feel very blessed to have alot of prim/ Colonial friends out there that really care. I have posted on other blogs but just have been very busy with stocking up for a new year at the store and I really enjoy working from home. Our shop has been a real hit and I thank all of you that have ordered from me. I really enjoy doing this, it has become a passion of mine! We hope to update the store site very soon with lots of new goodies for you.

Well, I hope everyone is having a great New Year. Despite the 22 inches of snow that we just got, YUCKY!! Great for sledding! I kept the wood stove burning and had a hot cup of tea and started crafting, watching the snowfall, very pretty from the window, we have a plow that comes and plows us out. I also baked banana nut bread and homemade chicken soup. I boil a whole chicken for the great chicken broth and and then take the chicken out let cool and add my carrots, onions, and celery. With homemade bread, YUMMY and in our yellow ware bowls which I LOVE!!! Then I made a fresh plum pie and HOMEMADE crust and it is very easy and I use my antique pie tins, I like it better than the store pie crust!!! You can tell there is a BIG difference! The family loved it!


I did want to talk about something that was brought to my attention. Alot of gals ask do you decorate Prim or Colonial or country or this new thing call shabby chic. Well I like to say I have my OWN style and this is what my family loves. I don't like to live in alot of dark prim, I like to call my style the Tricia's style. I decorate with Colonial pieces and a touch of prim and it really works for us. I believe that you should decorate the way you want.  So, you and your family are comfortable with your surroundings and that makes your home warm and cozy.

Now for some pictures of Valentine, I still like to decorate for each holiday. I know alot of people feel less is more but NOT this girl, I am still young enough
to decorate for my family and enjoy it!

Picture time.......

My theme tree!

More of my theme tree

I LOVE MY THEME TREE!!!!!!

My prim eggs in an antique bowl!!!!!!

Some more antiques!!!!!

My blue jar collection and other

antique jars that are filled with beans, and rice!

The blue jars have become a real hit! I have some very old ones with air bubbles in the glass.

I love them!

A close up!

Another close up!

I have SO many different color and sizes of yellow ware bowls and

we just love them!!!!! I have about 20 from small to the biggest you can get. I counted I have 4 huge ones and I adore my collection. There are some many things you can do with them!

The yellow ware bowl you see here was alot of $$$$$$$ at the time for us!!!!

I love it. It was my very first one, years ago!

Here is my NEW light that we bought a few months ago. I wasn't sure if I posted this but I wanted one forever and Mr. Hillcrest bought this for me. Thank you Honey!

Well my Prims, that is all for now. Please hug your family more and tell your loved ones you love them. Please be kind to each other and cherish everything you have!

One more thing girls, I have 315 followers and I enjoy your comments and emails
so much and I read every one of them and some really make my heart melt. I decided to do a giveaway when I reach 350 followers, I know you will LOVE the giveaway I will be offering, so please spread the word. International followers are welcome to join.
First, you have to let me know you want to enter.
Post it on your blog sidebar,(3 entries), just let me know.
post it on facebook, spread the word to your friends.
leave a comment on what and how you like to decorate here on the blog, Prim/colonial/country/or shabby chic(2 entries)
Let's see how many followers I get in 2 weeks, here is what I plan to give away.

As you can see, I am giving away a 50" x 60" saltbox throw and the cutest little baby's sailor shirt that is very prim and old, for anybody that loves vintage clothing.

Again, I appreciate each and everyone of you!

Prim Blessings,
Tricia