Christmas in July ~

Hooker friend Karin and the Dirty Martini Queen (don't you just love that name?) both told me why many single shoes are found.  (See previous post.)  It is a centuries-old English superstition that during a house construction, shoes were secreted in walls of a house for good luck.  When a shoe is found during remodeling, they are referred to as "concealed" or "concealment shoes". Thanks, ladies, for the information.

The hooking on Santa is now complete.  Even the binding is on.  (Can you believe that???)  It just needs a final steaming and a label.  It is a pattern by Ye Country Mercantile, measuring about 12 1/2" x 15".

I found a few treasures at the antiques show yesterday.  I didn't think the quality was as high as in previous years, but it was a good show nonetheless and I sure could have bought more than I did.  The tall Santa is celluloid.  He has damage to his hat and to the toy bag on his back. The small Santa is hard plastic from my youth. Another German stick leg sheep came to join my small flock.

I bought this cupboard top hoping to put it in the wool room.  Unfortunately, there was no room for it.  You know you have too much furniture when you can't find 42" of wall space.  I moved two plants and a large wooden bucket to free up space in the dining room.  I think it will look great once it's filled.  I have a couple old quilts and coverlets that will finally have a home instead of sitting in a closet or drawer.  It's not a great piece, but I am happy with it and it cost me about the same as a carton of cigarettes would have :)  (Oh, I am so happy I quit before the price went absolutely crazy {8 yrs ago} . . . but I have to admit if it wasn't so costly . . . or so bad for you . . . or made you so smelly . . . I'd still be smoking because I really did enjoy it!!!)  The top is dovetailed and square nails were used in the construction.  

Another present from me to me.  NOT by choice but by necessity.  My almost 12 year old Tracker was dying before my eyes and need costly repairs ~ way more than what it was worth, and I had already put too much in to it.  It is so nice to have A/C again in this 90+ degree weather.  We do get spoiled, don't we?

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren