Holiday Sale!

 It's not too late to save now! I'm having a holiday sale going on right now in the shop! Please feel free to take advantage of this sale. Enter coupon code: savenow25 at checkout to receive 25% off your order! Wishing you all a Happy Holiday with sparkle and Joy!
Enjoy!
Tracy

What's on your coffee table these days?

Starfish and Magic Conch Shells are on mine.
I had to bring them out to keep the Beach near
by. It's the Little Things that can make you Happy!
So what's on Your Coffee Table today?

Enjoy the day!

 

Pink Roses for you and me! I had to take a photo and capture their Beauty.

Wishing You a fabulous day.

Enjoy!

Tracy

Count the ways....

Can you count the ways to stay cool for the Summer? These will help you get started.Happy Thursday! Grab yourself one and Enjoy!
Tracy

You can't have too many...

 Earrings that is! Sale in my shop going on now. Buy any 2 pairs of earrings. Get the third pair free! At checkout in message to seller let me know which pair you would like. Make sure they are the same or lesser value.www.tiedupmemories.etsy.com
Enjoy!
Tracy

Dog Days of Summer

The Dog Days of Summer are here! It's already June 1st. It seems as if the months go by faster and faster the older we get. Although during the Summer months there are some of those lazy days that seem to linger. Take my pooch Stanley for example...not a care in the world. He just waits for someone to play frisbee and eats and takes lots of naps. Actually for him that's all four seasons. Ha! Well I took this photo of him today and thought it truly was a "Dog Days of Summer" kind of day! Even though "Dog Days" are typically the hottest days of Summer in July and August. We have not experienced them yet and we will! Enjoy your weekend!
Tracy and Stanley!

Happy May Day!

Wishing all a Happy 1st. day of May!

It's time to celebrate the new month. Perhaps 

decorate your neighbors door with flowers

like this gorgeous tussie mussie in the above 

photo. How sweet would that be? This beautiful

arrangement and many more can be found at

http://www.etsy.com/shop/roseflower48?ref=pr_shop_more

Roseflower48 on Etsy.

Enjoy your day!

Tracy

Brussel sprouts anyone???

      Yes.... I must admit these little veggies were not my all time favorite growing up. They were usually frozen and boiled. Ugh! Well recently I got on this kick ..roast everything in the oven thing! It is so simple to do and makes veggies taste so yummy! I  bought my brussel sprouts,rinsed them,peeled the outer leaves and cut in half. Then place them on the pan,drizzle olive oil and salt and pepper. Coat them all and bake at 375 degrees for about a half hour. Voila! This can be done with asparagus, zucchini and so on! I'm sure
most already know this but it needs to be reminded how delightful it makes vegtables taste!
Enjoy!
Tracy

Where have I been?

 I was window shopping yesterday and came across these. LE Cadeaux Melamine Dinnerware!
 I thought they were so pretty and oh so country French. At first I thought they were ceramic or porcelain
and then I realized they were a hard plastic ( Melamine}. I guess they are everywhere! Target,Walmart and Pottery Barn but it was this design that caught my eye! You can find these on line and many more French country designs at ..
http://www.distinctive-decor.com/le-cadeaux-melamine-tableware.html

 OOH La La!
Enjoy!
Tracy

Strike a pose....

 Oh my how I love these vintage cameras! So retro and fun! Just to display in the house would be fabulous!!! You can find these at http://www.etsy.com/people/dulcinas  Say CHEESE!
Happy Sunday!
Tracy

The Gift....

The Gift

What Easter Is
Sweet chocolate rabbits
Pretty spring flowers
Baskets full of candy.
A promise of the future
A gift to receive
A beautiful, perfect plan.
Winter now is over
Easter at last is here
Life has been renewed.

Poetry by Sharon Hendricks

WIshing you all a Happy Easter!

Tracy

Blooms for the hair.....

 I've been busy creating all sorts of vintage floral hair combs and headbands that are sure to make a statement! Summer blooms that will never fade!  The bees are buzzing and I actually got a mosquito
bite yesterday...not too happy about those, but nothing beats the beauty of the flowers though!
Enjoy!
Tracy

Fluffing up the Spring wreath

I actually did a little Spring cleaning in the yard the other day and spruced up the house for Spring. I even mowed the lawn...imagine that with the pollen count in extreme record highs!  The mowing is usually my son's job but I thought I would give him a break. Anyways... I put up my Spring wreath and added a few vintage Easter picks in it.  Here it is on my front door. It feels like Spring has sprung in Atlanta. Wishing you all a happy day!

Tracy

A sneak peak.... Celebrate Spring!

 I've been busy creating for an Artist Trading Swap. The theme is Celebrate Spring! It's all happening over at the talented Kimberly's blog ....ARTJOYSTUFF http://artjoystuff.blogspot.com/2012/02/tuesday-trading-card-swap-sign-up.html Kimberly does amazing work. She is very talented and creative. Check her out and see for yourself! I had so much fun creating these. I have done these swaps in the past but it's been awhile. I got carried away and made an extra. Wishing you all a Happy St. Patrick's Day for tomorrow!
Tracy

Strike a pose....

 Doesn't it look like the flower is posing for the picture? I just love the way this photo turned out. My daughter took the dog for a walk and came back with three of these beauties. Shhhh....don't tell the neighbors. {They didn't come from my yard.} Ha! Anyways, I just wanted to share a captured floral moment. Remember to take time to smell the flowers today!
Enjoy,
Tracy

It's Thrifty Thursday......

http://www.etsy.com/listing/93019795/mod-bangle-bracelets-nautical-and-natty

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87139517/cateye-cat-eye-retro-opera-glasses-gold

http://www.etsy.com/listing/26128751/vintage-baldixette-west-german-camera

http://www.etsy.com/listing/40882477/raggedy-ann

These are some thrifty finds on Etsy today.

Enjoy!

Tracy

Grape Hyacinth

I just love these flowers. I planted lots of bulbs of these a few years ago and they come up every Spring!
Let me tell you I have a brown thumb so these must be hardy! They are so cute and are bright blue. They come from the Lily family. I love to cut a bunch and make a small bouquet in a vase. It's one of the 1st flowers to pop up in my yard. If you like the look of these, plant the bulbs in the Fall. They will not disappoint!
"The nature of This Flower is to bloom."    
-  Alice Walker 
Happy Wednesday!
Tracy

A Healthy Dessert.....

courtesy of Wholeliving.com

So fresh and light. A perfect ending to a meal. I found this recipe in Wholeliving magazine.

I thought I would share it with you!

This serving is for 4.

1 tangerine,peel and pith removed and sliced or semented

1 ruby grapefruit, peel and pith removed, sliced or segmented

1 navel orange, peel and pith removed, sliced or segmented

1/2 cup cranberries

1 Tbsp raw sugar

1. Heat Broiler. Divide fruit among four shallow ovenproof ramekins. Sprinkle

with sugar. Transfer ramekins to a rimmed baking sheet. 2. Broil rotating once,

until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.

Enjoy!

Tracy

The weekend....

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-bedding/F24198624.jsp

Oh so cozy! It's the weekend. Time to unwind and relax if possible. It would be so lovely to sink into the bed above. I'm loving this bed. So serene and plush. Wishing all a dreamy weekend!
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"~Eleanor Roosevelt
Enjoy,
Tracy

Happy March!

 Ahh.. Spring is in the air. Today it is sunny with blue skies and puffy white clouds. A slight breeze and the air is high 60's. The daffodils and Springtime flowers are peaking out. Such a lovely feeling! Wishing you a happy day on  the start of a new month!
Tracy

Happy Leap Day!

Today is a special day. Leap Day!

A Swedish pocket calendar from the year 2008 showing February 29

February 29 is a date that usually occurs every four years, and is called leap day. This day is added to the calendar in leap years as a corrective measure, because the earth does not orbit around the sun in precisely 365 days.

source: Wikipedia

Enjoy your day and leap on forward!

Tracy

Thrifty Thursday.......

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91594457/brown-thrift-bag

http://www.etsy.com/listing/33045316/set-of-two-vintage-girls-room-prints

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89819739/strawberry-basket-hanging-hand-towel

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91391792/vintage-tequila-shot-salt-shaker-trio

These are some lovely "thrifty finds" on Etsy today.

Enjoy,

Tracy

Oh Stanley....

The many faces of Stanley our English Springer Spaniel.

He sits on my favorite yellow couch and peers out the window.

So comfy and cozy as he poses for the camera.

Nothing can break his stare as he gazes out the window.

His sweet carmel colored hairs above his eye give him a distinct charming look.

This is our pooch. We love him dearly. He will be 2 years old in April. He's full of personality and character that's for sure. Our Springer Spaniel Stanley!

Have a great day!

Tracy

Earring Sale.........

 Buy 2 get 1 free Earring Sale in my shop. Just purchase any 2 earrings and get the third pair of equal or lesser value for free! Leave a note to seller at checkout which pair you would like for free. This is for a limited time. Check it out at www.tiedupmemories.etsy.com. Happy Monday!
Enjoy!
Tracy

Thrifty Thursday.......

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85743331/300-trading-saver-thrift-stamps-like-s

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87837857/exquisite-silver-floral-print-stamp

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92306806/vintage-bunny-candle-holderhttp://www.etsy.com/listing/93020073/mod-cuff-bracelets-funky-good-fun

Here are some" Thrifty Finds" on Etsy today.

Enjoy!

Tracy

Blowing Bubbles....

 

Sat on my back step blowing bubbles Each shining soapy bubble is perfect I'm filling them all with my love And sending them to the heavens above All of them are for you with all of my love Charlotte Murray For The love of Bubbles... thin as air and so lovely to touch. They make you smile and can fill the moment with glee. I'm sharing a photo I captured of a perfect bubble my daughter made just before she blew it up and away. Oh what joy bubbles can do! Enjoy! Tracy

Sending sweet wishes your way.....

 Happy Valentine's Day!
xoxo
Tracy