Made in the USA

As I told y'all in an earlier post my friend and me have been on the junkin' road!!  It has been a wonderful adventure into a land of vintage and made in the USA!!

Recently, I'm sure you've realized, there has been a major push by media types to find and buy products made in the United States of America.   

They stated if all Americans buy just 'a few items' then  X  amount of jobs will be created!  

I'm all over that!!  More jobs = better economy = happy life!!

Lucky us... we found dinnerware marked made in the USA at a small consignment store...

(someone out there please correct me if I'm wrong about the name of this pattern)

Currier and Ives China in the blue and white was the most popular pattern by Royal China Company of Sebring, Ohio.  The company produced the dinnerware from 1950-1986.  

(Unfortunately, in the 1970's-1980's many china and glassware companies went out of business. 

 For me it was a great lost of American craftsmanship.)

In the shop the dealer had set a lovely table with the vintage china...

The vintage print brings about a nostalgic feeling...the good old days...evenings spent in rockin' chairs...watchin' the lightin' bugs fly in the night...grandma's cookin'...big family gatherings...

Ahhh, such a lovely feeling...made in the USA...

See y'all down the junkin' road!!

Jan

Partying today with...
Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper 
Her Library Adventures 
Thrift Share Monday @ Apron Thrift Girl 
Coastal Charm 
A Sroll Thru Life 

The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow

Ooooooh, so much rain, wind, lightning...March 2, 2012 was another day of tornadoes in Alabama.  Thankfully the family dodged the bullet once again...

sitting in basements, storm cellars, wearing helmets, with flashlights, shivering with fright

Sharing this link from Amy at with a Vintage Twist...  (drop by for visit with her)

Alabama Tornado Damage, March 2, 2012

from the Denver Post

Neighbors helping neighbors...friends helping friends...strangers helping strangers...

we are all family when a disaster occurs...

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APPS FOR YOUR SMART PHONES, PURCHASE A WEATHER RADIO, DISCUSS A PLAN OF ACTION WITH YOUR FAMILY...

BE READY.  

MOTHER NATURE IS HAVING A HISSY FIT AND WE DO NOT KNOW WHERE THE FURY WILL BE NEXT TIME!

(source)

Many of the recent tornadoes developed from supercell thunderstorms.

Blessings!

Jan

Help, I've Been Framed!

 (Update:  To the people in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee who have experienced the recent tornado rampage, you are in our thoughts and prayers.  We were in the Smoky Mountains last night when the tornado warning sounded for our location.  Lucky for us the storm system went south and finally ended in a thunderstorm. Since we have experienced recent damage in Alabama we were very aware of the potential threat and had our Iphones set to give alarms.  We were amazed that so very few people were aware of any danger.  I do not want to be an alarmist but everyone needs to be aware of extreme weather conditions.  Be alert!  I fear we are in for a very dangerous spring season of tornadoes.  Blessings!)


 Now back to our regularly scheduled program...

Oh yeah, I've been framed! No, no, I've not been arrested!  I'm talkin' photo framed!  But not just any old store-bought frame! Oh no! These are made from reclaimeded lumber!!

Many of you will remember this pile of lumber we've accumulated...

 

You may also remember I've a very handy hubby (the same one my Mema said was a 'keeper'...haha)

You may read about one of his reclaimed wood projects here...

I needed a gift for a very special friend...and I did not want to show up to the party with the very same dress on...y'all know what I'm talkin' about...the very same gift as someone else brings to the table ...bought at the local gift shop...with the identical wrapping and card attached...I wanted the unique!!!

Well hubby worked his magic once again...

The old lumber went into the shop in bits and pieces and out came the perfect gift for my friend...

Added a black and white photograph of an old mill with my logo...

After adding burlap ribbon and some bling...

My only problem????  Which one goes to my friend!!

Y'all may notice the chalkboard banner...yep, still lovin' that chalkboard paint...

Showcasing the reclaimed photo frames...  with the perfect backdrop!! 

This is the only way to be framed!!  LOL

See ya down the junkin' road!!

Jan

Partying with... 

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Inspiration Friday @ The Picket Fence

Friday Party @ Redoux

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground

Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense

2805: Potpourri Friday

Show and Tell @ My Romantic Home

Sundae Scoop 

Got a Parrot Head?

For all of you that don't know what in the world I'm talkin' about, let me tell you a story! A story I hope you will like to hear!!! (As much as I like to tell it!!)

I'm a huge Jimmy Buffett fan! Totally love, L O V E, the music!  He sings of a relaxed, carefree lifestyle!  And it is a 'place' I can go to... when the stress of my everyday life catches up with me! 
That makes me a Parrotthead...fans of Buffett!! (notice the double 't' in both names)

Buffett and his band, The Coral Reefers, in their concerts provide an atmosphere

 that is so much like attending a tropical party!

And as y'all know I love a PaR..TY!!  

Now for the good part to my story...

The hubby and I attended his show in Birmingham...

Ohhhh, hear the squeals,

( yes just like the ones comin' from the mouths of those tweens attending a Justin Bieber show...

that's ME, dancin', jumpin', screamin')

Many fans will dress up in tropical attire..grass skirts w/coconut bra tops, Hawaiian shirts, board shorts, FLIP FLOPS...but since we've experienced a cold snap (and I'm too old for grass and coconuts, haha)...we made adjustments...

Off to the Dollar Tree to find...sunglasses with PARROTS...

Now to add to...

A few shells, one starfish, etc., add a funky hat for hubby...

Sparkly TOMS instead of flops, another pair of parrot glasses, flowers, faux leis, stars, ready to go...

(On a side note, did y'all know that for every pair of TOMS purchased 

one pair of shoes is donated?  cool, huh)

Yes, YES. YES...Jimmy Buffett sang of a tropical paradise... we were not disappointed!! 

And he had fun too!!

One other thing...we arrived in style...by LIMO!! All fifteen of us enjoying the ride and the music! 

Oh yeah, now that's what I'm talkin' about!! 

Favorite song?  Too many to list!! I'll settle down and get back to normal...

until 'Come Monday' is played on the radio... 

and I just may (yep, I will) get those sunglasses back out and start squealing again!!

See y'all down the junkin' road!!


Jan

Partying with 

Boogieboard Cottage 

BNOTP  

Coastal Charm

 

Fingerprints on the Fridge 

Junking and a Blessing

On the junkin' road!! 

No, I'm not sitting at home rockin' the day away!!

(google)

And this is not our choice of transportation!!

(timeinc.)

Will show you some of my thrifty finds later!

Today is Ash Wednesday.  Many Christian Americans mark this day as the beginning of Lent!  For some Christians, Lent is a time to think about one’s life choices and life directions. It serves as a wakeup call for some Christians. There are also those who choose this time of the year to donate to charities or take part in charity events as a way to get close to God.

(worldnow.com)

 Have a Blessed Day!!

Jan 

Hopping on the Blog Hop Party

Get your party shoes and join the folks over at the party...Knick of Time Grow Your Blog!

See y'all there!!

See ya down the junkin' road!!


Jan

Rainy Day

Rain, rain, go away 

Little ones want to play!

 

(revgalblogpals)

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Share this Lord's day with those you love!

Blessings!!

Jan