The Beginning

 

But not the end.

Hello friends.

Am hoping you continue to stay tuned

with the progress of my heritage wall.

This was a blank slate until I decided

the other day to add my tribute rug here

The other wall is where I planned

to add my cross stitch pieces.

I purposely hung this rug as low as I could go.

This was our Peepers kitty.

He was a silver tabby.

I may add some cross stitch pieces above.

Not sure yet....but at least I have room if needed.

I did notice the diamonds in the rug meld with

the half diamonds in this cross stitch piece. 

The cross stitch piece to the left of the jug

actually will fit above the rug.

After I took this pic,

I realized it would it above my rug.

If I can find another cross stitch 

pattern the same size,

I may hang them there.

This will give me more space

 for my main heritage wall.

So this may turn into a half and a quarter

heritage wall.

Am loving how this looks for Spring now.

In other news,

We ended up having to purchase a new stove.

It arrives on Tuesday.

The sales associate who helped told us

appliances only last 8-10 years now.

EGAD...if only they would bring manufacturing

back to the United States.

The other day I saw my first baby swans.

Also some baby goslings (Canadian Geese)

They all were so stinking cute swimming

along their parents.

I also saw a pair of herons together.

Still no turtle sightings.

My granddaughter Mikayla turned 17 last Saturday.

Today we are headed to my daughters for

her birthday party.

It will be at the rental house

 she is currently living in.

Her house still has another month

before she can move back in.

I know she is ready.

Mary from Merry Windy Farms

asked me how to look for an antique bowl.

Hold it up and if it looks out of round,

you know you have an old one.

Imperfect means old.

Stamped Munising ones are not from

the 1800's but are still collectable.

There are many resin ones out there,

so be careful.

This one is from the 1800's.

You can see at the top it looks wonky from use.

This one from the 1700's the wood is almost

petrified and there is a lip at the bottom.

This one is a fake.

It may look real with the staples, but it is resin.

Another clue is there is no wear 

around the top at all.

Too perfect to be old.

I knew when I purchased this one it was fake.

I still use it though for displays.

Hope this helps a bit Mary.

Well off to get ready for the party.

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

Beginning Blessings To All!

Janice