Jeannie Marie & Company

Bubblews happened!  Come visit me!     Jeanniemaries Janet has a new gig!  August 1, 2014 Remember the post about my sister?    Janet's Art   She now has a collection of note cards on Etsy!  Here's the link: CollectionsByJanet July 25, 2014 I painted my old shed  and instead of tossing the broken chair I grabbed it out of the trash and decided to let it die here. We had planned to buy a new shed this summer but instead we used the money on hospital bills so I had to do SOMETHING ! The plant is in one of my yellow ware bowls until I can find another "pot" of some sort. I'm going to plant pink begonias soon to fill in the bed.  They thrive on neglect and that's what they'll have here! July 23 I painted the old patio table that was left her when I moved in! I've simply kept it covered with flannel backed oilcloth until I could get around to painting it. This is the...

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The Sail Away Here we are!  Married 45 years and decided to take a second honeymoon to celebrate! Our first honeymoon in 1969  was a two day trip to Carmel California, a short drive away from where we were married.   We took our car across the state and visited family, then took the train down to Miami. It was fun, but......Never again, we didn't realize the risks.    My recommendation is that you do not use the train on the day of your sailing.  Trains are unreliable about arrival times and can be up to four hours late as this train was the very next day.  But if you do, a taxi can be hired for just a few dollars from the train station to take you direct to the ship. It was very exciting when we boarded the Norwegian Pearl  We immediately went to the buffet.  We boarded very early around 11:00 even though we weren't scheduled until much later.  They don't make you wait until your scheduled boardi...

 This is one of the new babies in our family, Little Isabella Gracie!   I think she looks like the Gerber baby in this, her latest picture. I am a poor example of a Great Aunt as her nice warm blankie was just mailed off today even though she was born in the middle of July. I love working with pinks!   Here it is my Jeannie Beanie Bumpy Blanket folded in half and draped over my chair. I love the pretty pink, orange and purple yarn! The pattern didn't call for a border, but it looked unfinished to me so I added a couple  rows of single crochet to finish it off.   Too bad I didn't get it sent out before the cold weather hit North Carolina.   It was finished December 8th My pattern is very simple, perfect for beginners. Chain 60   Double crochet 40 rows   Single crochet two rows around adding a chain stitch at each corner. I used Bernat Baby Blanket yarn.  Machine wash and Dry. Crochet hook was ...

 I'm indulging Mr. Me this month.  We took these from the guest room and brought them out for us to enjoy. The Remington sculptures are inherited from my father in law Not exactly a Feng Shui kind of decor but without a den they had to go somewhere!   We have had return guests so the thundering hooves haven't disturbed anyone's sleep.   We love the recreated vintage photos I didn't realize I had so many!   These were taken when my kids were quite young and we only had three. From L.to R.  Dianne, Billy the Kid and Shelly This is me Mr. Mr was not into dressing up for a photo but I was willing to go it alone.  My daughter in the above photo, Shelly has produced these two desperado's Kyle and Kyra, Both of whom are teenagers today  My parents started the fad This was about 1977 I believe it was an anniversary picture. The holster is vintage The rocking cow...

It's finally fall in Florida!  We lose leaves in the fall, specifically the Sycamore trees, but they don't turn colors.  The Oak trees and some other kinds in my neighborhood turn color in January and for just a short time.  It's the last hurrah for them and I really enjoy this bit of color. The alternative and what is coming next is the horrific leafless Oak, with lots of dripping Spanish moss.  I have several trees in my yard and I feel like my house is in the middle of a haunted grave yard.... but no graves.  It can be really creepy sometimes. Now.... I had to write this up as Mr Me was telling me the story my jaw kept dropping.... A Good Samaritan Story from Florida: Highway 19 in Florida is infamous. If it was just crazy with traffic populated by senior citizens on the edge of losing their licenses, that would be enough to handle but that is just the beginning. In addition to the seniors are vacationers that do not have any idea of th...

While off the main street at Cozumel we were implored by a street vendor to come into his shop but we were ready to eat lunch. He promised to show us a great restaurant if we would come back and shop. We agreed! It looked fine! Even more than fine when we got inside! This courtyard was so unexpected. I was charmed by the homemade step into the dining area. My sisters listening to the waiter.... And then noticing me holding the camera! It was warm and rainy but the breeze was cool.  These fans were wonderful. The high ceiling helped as well. The lovely room was painted Ruby Tuesday and Monday Mellow Yellow It was a shock to realize after we ordered that the menu was partially in English... Spanish on the left, and English on the opposite side. That sounds odd that we wouldn't notice  until you realize the food names are the same in English and Spanish. Choices, choices!   Instead of my usua...