VINTAGE SWEET PEAS: August 2008

THE LATEST IN BLOGLAND

For those of you who have not heard, Sweet Nie from NieNieDialogues and her Husband were in a plane crash. They are both now recovering in the hospital. Nie was burned over 80% of her body and her husband over 30% of his body.

Nie has been a blessing to many blog readers by sharing her beautiful spirit, smile and by taking us into her very loving home.

So, in an effort to help Nie and her family during this tragic time, I will be donating 20% of my Etsy Sales to the Nie Recovery Fund. "Shipping will also be free." Or you can also make a donation at their website while keeping up on their recovery.

Please Note: If now is not a good time to make a donation, you can still help by keeping Nie, her husband and their 4 children in your prayers during this difficult time.

Thank you to all who help to show love for Nie

As Nie would say Kisses to all......

Lisa :)

A LITTLE ADVENTURE IN ARIZONA

My husband and I took a drive up North of Glendale, AZ. to a little town called Prescott.
On our way we saw this beautiful valley of Pine trees. A lot of visitors are always surprised to see that Arizona has so many Oak and Pine trees. I was one of them, being that I'm from California.

This is a picture, over looking Prescott. Prescott is a very sweet little town. I believe it was about 1882 that it was a very busy Mining town. It is also know for its famous street called Whiskey Row, a street of made up of Saloons only. The Earp Brothers, Doc Holiday and Big Nose Kate are some of the famous names from the old west days that use to live in Prescott.

Here is a picture of the City Hall. They have a lot of Concerts in the Park, BBQ's and Craft shows on the City Hall lawn. Prescott is very much a family town.

Lots of vintage store's

this is a close up of Whiskey Row.....

It is a whole block long.....

This is the famous "Palace Hotel saloon" I believe it was the first saloon and Hotel in Prescott.

Next up on our outing is the little mining town of Jerome....It is built on the side of a hill.

Again, sometime in the 1800's.

Here is a cute knitting store, right above the Fire Station and the Town Hall

Good old Fudge......YUM, it was wonderful.....

And if you visit you might want to stay at the Ghost City Inn, very sweet, your won't be alone :)

SOMETHING I'M WORKING ON.....

A little girls cape and skirt to go in my Etsy shop for winter. The outfit is made out of a felt/wool blend, the little flowers have been hand felted onto the skirt and cape, then all the edges have been hand stitched in a wool yarn. I have a couple of more designs I'm working on, then in the shop they go.....

And I want to say a very big " THANK YOU" to everyone who left me a comment or e-mail regarding Christie's wedding pictures! It is always so fun to hear from all of you, so many kind and sweet words!!!!!

I also want to share with you the "Very Vintage Halloween Swap" that is going on over at Foxgloves Fabric and Folly. Just click on the little link at the right side of my blog to find out more information. I hope you join and play along, it sounds like lot's of fun, maybe scary too!!!!!

Next, I have to share with you two VERY funny lady's. Their blogs just keep me in stitches "that would be the laughing kind" So, if you get the chance and need a good laugh, do stop by and visit them. Please meet The Pioneer Woman and the Country Doctors Wife.

Thanks again for stopping by :)
Your friend, Lisa