A Journey Part 2

No this has nothing to do with the fact that I have turned 50 as of today!!! These pictures were taken on my "Vision Quest 2011" This is an old cemetery outside of Sutter Creek.. I think old cemeteries have a certain grace about them. The history is written right there. Loving father, devoted wife, cherished child or a war veteran... This cemetery goes back 150+ years!!! One family lost 6 children in a 4 year time period!!! How hard life must of been in the harsh winters in the middle of nowhere supplies only coming in once a month weather permitting. Now we consider life hard if we have to do dishes by hand.

So I have extended my Vision Quest... I don't know for how long just am... I was in the grocery store buying some birthday candles for my son Aarons birthday which is this Friday... This little old lady had a walker one with a seat and she was facing me and said "Oh I love birthdays" Whose  birthday is it? I said me son and my birthday was soon also. How old will you  be I said 50 with a sigh... You would of thought I just told her she won a million dollars!! She was excited clapped her hands together and said I LOVED MY 50's!!! She continued on how she remembers them so well, I'm thinking I can't remember last week yet alone my 40's...She looked so sweet and cute, big smile on her face, I'm thinking the 1950's?? or your 50's:) She went on to say that was when her life started, kids were grown and she got to do what she wanted.The bagger asked if she needed help out to her car and she said well the bags ain't goin load themselves!!! She had on a mixed match outfit on and one pantyhose up and the other around her ankle.. One thought I had was what was keeping that one pantyhose up?? As she turned to leave she said "enjoy your 50's because... the cashier asked me a question and the one time I didn't want my ADD to fail me it did. She waved and winked and shuffled out and in my head I screaming WAIT I need to know what comes after the because... because your 60's will  suck,  because you get to wear and say what you want without that censor in your head nope don't say that..... BECAUSE WHY!!!

Well the world didn't explode at midnight... thats saying something because I was pretty sure it was going to.. Sooo my "Vsion Quest 2011" continues and I am going to make the best out of it all:) This is the year I will do what I want one of things is expand my Sweet Vintage Home and Garden business it is something I love love to do:) and isn't thats what life is about doing what you love........ So three things I am going to do starting today

1. Just be

2.  be kinder

3. laugh more even at my own expense

Thanks for stopping by

XOXO

Juanita



A Journey... Part 1

 I have not been very good about blogging these past few weeks ok almost like a month... I did 2 extra shows this month and I was busy with my other job.. Real Estate.. Time seems to fly when you about to turn 50, "it" happens this Wednesday...Its funny I have never cared about turning a certain number till now.. Not haha funny either..

Sooo I went on a little "Vision Quest" Though my daughter explained to me that the Native Americans vision quest sent them into the woods with no supplies and pretty much hopped up on peyote, she also point out I do not like creepy crawlers, sleeping on hard surfaces or am I very fond of cold weather. All very true!!!  I guess it was more like checking off something I have wanted to do for 10 years..  I went up north first to Los Banos a small town we lived in when my father was working on the dam there. I have many fond memories there.. Such a different time in the world.. I picked up my girlfriend and off to Sutter Creek and to as my picture says Daffodil Hill. It is an old ranch from the early 1800's the owner was from Holland and he planted thousands of daffodils, the family continues to open it up to the public, it is a short season usually 3 weeks.They also plant 5000 new bulbs every year. A few days before I went there was a late season snow/hail storm and the daffodils were still a bit shall we say dazed... It was still amazing and I am thrilled that I got this wonderful opportunity. My dear sweet friend Donna indulged me every time I wanted to stop take pictures or rummage through (some would call them) junk stores though I prefer to call them treasure stores:)... I shopped along the way and I found some very lovely treasures for my next show which is coming up on April 30th.. In Huntington Beach, the show is called Behind The Pickett Fence!!

This is my first time doing this show so it should be interesting, I am excited!!!

Thanks for stopping by:)

Juanita

XOXO

ps.. Absolutely no idea how I changed half of the font??? Part 2 coming soon!!!

Rainy Lazy Day

We had an unexpected visitor today.. A female Canada Goose!!! So whats so strange about that?? Well in southern California it's just not that usual... She hung around all day and just before dusk a male Canada Goose flew in and then they flew off together!!!! It was as if she was waiting for him to come for her... Of coarse Doodleboy wanted to keep her as a pet..

We found out a few things about what a goose likes to eat and not eat..

 Loved: stawberries, wheat bread and lettuce

Disliked: tofu, crackers and grilled cheese sandwiches

Luckily when the rain stopped he found a caterpillar to "keep" as a pet.. he found a nice safe bush for it to become a beautiful butterfly.. It is so cool to see the world through his eyes.. Everything is so simple so easy and SO amazing:) AND I love every second that I get to share with him:)

Well it's back to work for me lots of things to get ready for my space at Vintage Pleasures in Fillmore and I have 3 shows coming up:)

Thanks for stopping by:)

Juanita

Sunny Tuesday news!!!

The Little French Flea Market was this past weekend... It is always such a fun show to do!!! The venue is awesome set in a sweet park and its always so much fun seeing my friends and meeting new ones:)... The weather was wonderful... Thank goodness no rain!!!!

I am trying a little something new I am going into a store in Fillmore named "Vintage Pleasures" it is a darling store on the main street in Fillmore... The downtown is sweet!! I will take pictures and share!!! Fillmore has a train Depot and they have many events like Thomas The Train, there is a dinner train and in the fall they have pumpkin patch rides and scary train ride and many other events. I will still be doing shows...

I will be sharing a new how to do project this week so keep checking in!!!

Thanks for stopping by:)

Cheers

Juanita

Who makes me smile:)

Whenever life gets a bit challenging I spend some time with my doodlebug Max my darling grandson:)

Speaking of challenging  February has been a bit challenging on a few fronts!!

 The weather has not cooperated for two shows I did... Down pour is an understatement!!!

Then my beautiful blog went away?? Still trying to find it and reinstall so I am using this template for now, then my cell phone of 3 years betrayed me and died.. The worst my poor Lenny fell going out to the front porch.. well he fell off the porch and refused to go to the doctor for 10 days. I finally tricked him into going to the doctors and he has fractured his shoulder and his upper arm!!! We go to the orthopedic tomorrow to see what can and needs to be done...

I have a show coming up on March 5th,  I have been busy finding new treasures, painting and sewing.. It's The Little french Flea Market in Trazana Ca.It is my favorite show to do. It is set in a sweet garden with a pond that is home to the largest Koi I have ever seen!!! Say a prayer for no rain on March 5th!!

I will be posting pictures in the next few days of the wonder new treasures I have found..

Have a great week

Cheers

Juanita

Hello February

 St.Valentines Day is one of my most favorite days!!!!

I have been busy the past few weeks getting my Valentines ready for the VA hospital

down in Los Angeles. I make 300 Valentines by hand for the vets that are in the hospital.

The VA also has a picnic that weekend so I hand out Valentines to the vets that come. There are

many homeless vets and it breaks my heart to meet these men that gave so much for our country.

They are always so surprised, some ask for a hug, some get teary eyed... (Me I get very teary eyed)

I have been doing this for the past 4 years. How I came up with this idea is that I take

my dad Lenny down to the VA for his doctor appointments and saw soooo

many vets that never have visitors:(  I want the vets to know there are people that do care...

I hope you all have a wonderful week... Thanks for stopping by:)

Cheers for now

Juanita

Happy New Year!!!

OH MY GOSH... I love love this picture..

 The colors and  pure sweetness are just so wonderful.

I would like to think that when we sleep we are surrounded

by such sweetness!!!

I want to say Thank You to everyone that has encouraged me on this

adventure in my life. It was been amazing!!!

My online store is filling up with many wonderful treasures...

I will be reopening on January 15th!!! My first show will be in Ventura January 30th

 I am really excited to share the many new yummies I have found.

I am offering anyone that signs up OR recommends a friend to follow my blog

a special little treat!!! I would love to hear your comments...

Cheers for now

Juanita