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Whether you are participating in the Heirloom Party, or coming by as a guest to browse the other blogs, I want to welcome you! Aren't blog parties fun? Where else can you join with other friends in your jammies, sip on your drink of choice in the comfort of your own home while perusing pictures and reading stories to your heart's content? Only in Blogland!
I shared with you several of my family heirlooms at our last party, but did keep a couple aside for this weekend.
My sweet Gramma Bea made my sister Lyssie and me many things when we were young. Clothes for us, dollies, clothes for our dollies, blankets. She was an excellent seamstress.
Here's two of my favorite blankets that she made. I remember many nights snuggling up with them while Gramma told stories. They are so well made, that I enjoyed them for years, my older daughter wrapped up in them for years, and now my Emma gets to enjoy them. My hope is that one day they will continue to be loved on by my Grand babies and so on.
Love the sweet fabric she used. Of course it's covered with little yarn knots. And the underside is lined with soft pink flannel.
This is my fave print. So bright and happy.
Remember Grampa Charlie's hutch that he made 55 years ago?
He made it for my Mama when she was a young girl. Since then it has been handed down to all the girls in our family. Currently it resides in our school room for Emma to enjoy.
Since our last Heirloom Party, it got a make-over with a nice creamy new coat of paint. New life for a precious piece of furniture.
Missed the last Heirloom Party? Scroll down to the bottom of this post to view all of the participants treasures.
Click here to find out more about the "Bringing Traditions Back" series.
GIVEAWAY...
Okay, so what's a celebration without a present? Right? How about a little something from our dear Hudson Goods?
Like one of Karl's sailboats. Yep, it's cute. Comes in red too.
Or one of my faves, the small vintage glass jar with metal lid. Oh my.
How about a sweet retro tin sign? Apples anyone?
Look at this adorable rustic birdhouse!
Would you like one of these fun presents? Leave me a comment and you'll be entered in the giveaway. I'll announce a winner on Monday morning. Please spread the word, this is just too good to keep to yourself! If you do, let me know and I'll give you extra entries. You know the drill. Tweet. Blog. Phone a friend. Yell from your rooftop.
Don't you just love Karl's finds? Want to see more? Please visit his fabulous store, Hudson Goods. Also check out his cool blog where Karl takes us with him on his treasure hunting.
Thank you for taking the time to join me down memory lane. Now make sure you hop on over and see our sweet friends' treasures! Really take your time with this. Read every story. Look at each picture. Leave comments. In most cases, these are items that are near and dear to our friend's heart and has stirred some emotion today.
September 16th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
SOOOOOO freaking GORGEOUS!! WOWZA!!
September 16th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Oh it sounds like fun! I hope that I can come up with something!
SMiles!
Michelle
September 16th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
My goodness, girl! You've been busy! The new header is great! Very fun. I am afraid that I may have shown all of my cards at the last party, but I am going to dig something up. I'll be here with bells on. I'm gonna link to your party tomorrow. K?!
XO*Tricia
September 16th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I'll be here Friday with my herloom piece and its story, well...what I know of it anyway, LOL
September 16th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Cool! What a nice giveaway!
Hugs, Lisa
September 16th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I put your button on my side bar! Hope we get loads of people at the party!
Hugs, Lisa
September 17th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Just came over from the FEEDSACK and think I just might have time to play tomorrow. Already have something in mind, I just need to pull the story together.
Thanks, Candy
September 17th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Oh I love the cream paint and distressing, perfect!
Dont get me started on that pretty sailboat, I love the green stripes. I must have it!
And those jars are lovely!
September 17th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Hi Marie, thanks for the invitation. Count me in!
Debra
September 17th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
I've got my post all ready and can't wait for the party! Those giveaway gifts look pretty sweet too!
September 17th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Sissy, I'm ready! Can't wait to read everyone's posts AND can't wait to have a chance at winning one of those fab prizes!
September 17th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Thanks for letting me participate. It's always a pleasure.
Love those cute prizes.
September 17th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
What a lovely idea to celebrate heirlooms! It gives me the inspiration to do several more posts about my mom's life. I'll have to dig out some old family photos first, but it will be fun.
Your baby blankets are so precious. My daughter is doing her nursery with vintage items... very sweet.
September 17th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
How adorable are those blankets???!!!!
m ^..^
September 17th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
OK Marie. You talked me into it.
I'm leaving a comment in hopes of winning that cute birdhouse, and I'm going to do a quick post for the party!!
Better get to it.
hugs and blessings
barbara jean
September 17th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I almost posted some baby blanket of mine too! Then I decided to let what I posted stand alone because it means so much to me. I'll save the others for a different post! Thanks again for hosting such a great party and I do hope I win one of those delicious treats, they are all so sweet!
September 17th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Marie, I'm up and running.
Forgot to tell you I love that little cabinet all painted up.
blessings
barbara jean
September 17th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
I *love* the blankets. My grandma made all us cousins a special blanket. I don't have mine anymore, but my cousin has hers some 40 years later. It's something I wish I still had.
September 18th, 2009 at 1:33 am
You did a great job painting and distressing. The blankets are sweet and look to be in very good condition. Nice memories.
September 18th, 2009 at 4:45 am
I love that you painted your heirloom hutch white. Often times people are scared to do that, but it really freshens it up! I wish I had something to post to your party. Maybe next time!
September 18th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Hi Marie
I posted some old family photos.
Thanks for hosting the party.
I want to win a jar with a metal lid. Love!
You did a great job on the hutch!
xo
Chrissie Grace
September 18th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Love your sheets! They are so very pretty. And look very comfy! Thanks for another great party! I will have to visit tonight when I get home!
Hugs, Lisa
September 18th, 2009 at 6:14 am
Got all set up now! Love the giveaway things... I think I'll have to stop by Hudson Goods, looks like really cute stuff!!
September 18th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Hoping for another chance to win (love the CUTE sailboat, would be perfect for my son's room that is going from baby into a little boy!!) I just blogged about it at the top of my post!!
September 18th, 2009 at 6:26 am
This is such fun! I've joined the party and would love to enter the giveaway too. Thanks for hosting such a special event. I'm looking forward to visiting everyone.
Blessings,
Kathleen
September 18th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Wow! I love those blankets. My great grandmother made some doll quilts that I absolutely treasure. When I get home from work tonight I am going to have to join in on this party. I love it!
September 18th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I love what you did with that sweet little hutch! I found you via Debra at Common Ground, what a fun blog you have!
Have a great weekend,
Anne
September 18th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Thank you so much for hosting this fun party again, Marie! I had a lot of fun with my entry--it's good for me to reflect on my special things.
I love the way you painted your hutch! Good job.
Please enter me in your giveaway. What fun! Thank you.
September 18th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Hi Marie...thanks for the invite! Oh how I envy those baby blankets...too sweet! Thanks for hosting this wonderful party...I missed out on the last one.
September 18th, 2009 at 8:34 am
I love the blankies! Thanks for hosting this again
September 18th, 2009 at 9:01 am
This is great! I'm glad I was able to participate
September 18th, 2009 at 9:12 am
I hate that I wasn't able to get a post together to join your party. Life has been CRAZY lately.
This is a great idea, I hope you will do it again.
September 18th, 2009 at 9:13 am
And...if you happen to think of it, I'm having a frugal fall decorating party. If your doing a fall decor post, I'd love to have you come by and link up.
September 18th, 2009 at 9:27 am
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September 18th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Hi Marie,
Thanks for your nice invite. I just posted a link on Mr. Linky about a dear piece of jewelry that I own. It is an older post but I think it will work. I am off to tweet and blog about your party!
xoxo
September 18th, 2009 at 10:15 am
What darling blankets. And yarn knots, too cute!!
September 18th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Hi Marie,
I love all your treasures! That vintage birdhouse is adorable and I like the vintage apple sign too. Thanks for hosting this great party and have a wonderful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
September 18th, 2009 at 10:43 am
I love the hutch in cream!!!! And the blankies are just darling! I love the items from Hudson Goods. Just wish I could afford them. So I would love to win this giveaway. I did mention your giveaway in my blog today with my Heirloom Party post. Thanks for hosting such a fabulous party.
September 18th, 2009 at 11:22 am
How interesting and fun! I can't wait to read all the stories, what a great idea. Thank you
September 18th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Hi Marie,
Blog parties are fun! I love the blankets , Your Gramma Bea ,made for you & your sister. Such a sweet thing for an heirloom. You have done a marvelous job on the hutch that was made by your grampa. Thanks for hosting the party and for having such a great Give-away!;-)
~Myrna
September 18th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Hi Marie! Thanks for hosting this and inviting me join in!
September 18th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Hi Marie, thanks so much for the invite, I am working on getting my post up right now! I am posting a pic of an afghan my grandma made me when I was a baby, I didn't think I had anything to post about till I saw your post =) And the contest looks great, what neat items! Sorry I haven't been by in a long time, hopefully I will do better now that summer is at a close. Have a great weekend!
September 18th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Awww.... my mom made similar blankies for my girls; I still have them, too. The things that are made for us, or for our children -- they are so precious.
(And the cupboard looks great, too!)
thanks for hosting -- Cass
September 18th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Love, love, love what you did with the sweet hutch. I'm guessing Emma adores it. Sorry I missed the blog party, catch you next time around... give me a nudge, ok?
Smiles to you,
~Julia
September 18th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
i just found your blog. I love it!
September 18th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Love these goodies! The only problem I can see with them is having to pick just one! LOL! They are all FABULOUS!
Grins!
Pamm
September 18th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Just discovered this great party, and hope to join in next time...love your treasures and family heirlooms...they are the things that give us a sense of belonging and a look into our own family history.
Blessings,
Mary
September 18th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Wow, awesome giveaway!
Just found your site, and will be linking up to the next party!
September 18th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Sorr, I just heard about this party today! I am so out of the loop. LOL Love the baby blankets. They are so "happy"! The fabric is just adorable.
Thank ou for the opportunity to win one of the great gifts you are giving away! They are all sweet.
Have a wonderful weekend!
September 18th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Oops, the above link I posted was your party button! LOL I had c/p to put it on my blog. This one is correct.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
That hutch is soo beautiful, love it! Thanks so much for inviting me to the party, sorry I'm a little late!
September 18th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Wonderful blankets and the hutch looks so good with the cream paint on it. Loved your stories and memories and you have a wonderful blog.
Sandy
September 18th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Oh I adore those snuggly blankets! And, I love the makeover that you gave your sweet heirloom. Thanks so much for hosting this party and inviting me!
SMiles!
Michelle
September 18th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
I enjoyed seeing your heirlooms! Thank you for the invitation to participate in your heirloom party. I'm sorry I wasn't able to as my husband had some surgery today and I didn't find the time to take pics, etc.
I really like seeing everybody's heirlooms, and maybe I can join in next time!
Katherine
September 18th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Thanks! This is my very first Linky Party McThing ever, I'm happy to be here!
September 18th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Oh, cute blankets! And the hutch looks wonderful with its new paint.
September 18th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Hey-
I'm so sorry I didn't make it for the party. I really was going to try. I am over loaded right now. I have a Give-a-way starting on Monday then I am working on a huge blog project, craft projects, and getting everything together and all the plans made to go out of town in a couple of weeks and I just ran out of time.
cheri
September 19th, 2009 at 6:18 am
ooohh what darling little blankets, made from the sweetest fabrics & i love what you've done to the sweet little hutch too!...what a generous giveaway, those little hudson jars are adorable
September 19th, 2009 at 7:24 am
I love your blog. I love those sweet little blankets too. They are precious. Also love the hutch.
September 19th, 2009 at 7:27 am
I love the jars!
September 19th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Those blankets are precious! What sweet fabric! Love the hutch too - it looks good white! I'll enjoy viewing everyone's heirlooms on this rainy day!
Manuela
September 19th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I am drooling over the glass jars from Hudson Goods! Thanks for the giveaway and the walks down everyone's memory lane! I LOVE old stuff! Much to my family's dismay!
K
September 19th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
oh how i love a giveaway!
crossing my fingers...
September 20th, 2009 at 5:20 am
hi marie - the little bitty hutch looks totally different now, doesn't it?
great prizes, great posts from everyone.
September 20th, 2009 at 9:18 am
I love your heirloom hutch! Can't wait to work my way through the other posts too. If it's not too late, and I have a chance to do it, I'd like to join the party late and show you all the great sewing machine that belonged to my dh's grandmother.
September 20th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Hi Marie,
Loved the sweet blankets your Grandma made. My mummaw also made Quilts for each of my two sons. They have since used them for their babies. Love is like a river.
Dianne
P.S. I had a loved cousin named Marie
September 20th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Sorry I didnt get a chance to participate this time!
But I think the hutch looks fabulous in white!
September 20th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Be sure to come by tonight around 9pm (Eastern time) for the announcement so you don't miss out. I promise-it good-really really good.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri
September 20th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
What a cute blog you have! I look forward to visting some new friends.
Thanks,
Linda