I got a little crafty today.

My husband cut the pallet to the size I wanted and then I started painting it. I used Acrylic Paints and put a clear coat of over it.

I made a stencil for the stars. 

We're all ready for the 4th of July 

Have a Great Week Everyone.

Blessings

Judy

Famous Chafing Dish

I recently Sold a Vintage Chafing dish and was very happy to know that it was going to be front and center in the play Clybourne Park. Here is a copy of the email sent to me from the buyer.
   
 "Your piece will be famous in Tallahassee. I am the prop master for a local community theater       production  of a play called Clybourne Park, which is the sequel to Raisin in the Sun. The chafing dish will be front and center as the play takes place in 1959 in the first act. "

  

This is the Chafing dish Purchased from my shop (Nimbles Nook) 

 Note from Prop Manager Madison,  "We were looking for a similar chafing dish to a picture from a review of the play on England. See link below"

www.theguardian.com/culture/2011/feb/09/clybourne-park-review

This is a picture of the chafing dish they were searching for. 

Dress rehearsal without the stage built 

"If you ever have occasion to see the play Clybourne Park you'll see just how prominently the chafing dish is....on the set and in the dialogue! In fact, I only had a list of props to acquire. Now that I have seen the placement on stage and watched the first act, it is a blessing to have your chafing dish."
Madison :)

The set is coming together. 

I wish I lived closer to go and see this show and my Chafing Dish of course. If you are in the area there is still plenty of time to go the production. http://theatretallahassee.org/staff/clybourne-park/
If you do make it to the show come on back here and let us know all about it.

Many Thanks to Madison for purchasing the Chafing Dish from my shop and for sending me the pictures for this post.

As a vintage seller I often wonder what the items will be used for and it's nice to know this story.

Blessings
Judy

So It's a New Year...

I saw this post on facebook about filling a jar with little notes of all the good things that happen throughout the year and then reading the notes on Dec. 31st. 
I liked the idea and I decided to add a Jar for the Bad things as well. Hoping of course that the jar for the Bad things will remain empty but knowing that everyone on their walk in life will experience bad times. 

Praying that the Good will Outweigh the Bad 

 So when I read from each jar on December 31, 2014 we will see. 

Blessings to you all and May your Jar overflow with Great things this year. 

Judy

And the WINNER IS Diane Miguel........

The winner of the October Giveaway is Diane Miguel.. and the crowd goes wild...... Thank You Diane for Entering the giveaway and for sharing your Wonderful Heart felt Holiday Memories. I will be contacting you soon.

October Giveaway, Please enter to WIN......

You could be the winner of this cute little Vintage Candle Angel. It has never been burnt. She is old and is showing some age.

 I'm also giving away a $15.00 Gift Certificate to be used in my Etsy Shop for Merchandise. Winner must pay shipping charges

Also it cannot be used with any other sale offer.

She's bigger than a Lemon

 

 

So Please enter to win both items and Enjoy the Holiday's.

1- Follow this BLOG

2- Follow my Facebook fan page -  www.facebook.com/NimblesNook1 -  Just make a mention that you entered the October Giveaway.

3- Leave a short Note here in the comment section and let us know, What the Holidays mean to you - Don't forget to leave your contact info too so I'll be able to reach you to let you know YOU WON!

4. It always helps to Tweet, Pin or Stumble.

 

Giveaway will End on October 31, 2013

Good Luck Everyone

Blessings from 

Judy

Autumn in New York requires a Trip to the Fly Creek Cider Mill

 The Fly Creek Cider Mill is in Fly Creek New York only a couple miles outside of Cooperstown.

It was a beautiful day, the perfect day to escape for a few hours.

I love the small awnings over the windows and the welcoming bench to sit on.

 And the babbling brook that runs along side.

I love the Flag flying High and Proud.

We were amazed that  hanging basket was still so full of flowers.

The guys enjoyed the Tractor Display.

The inside of the Store was full of tasty Treats and you could sample most of them.

The Cider Press was up and running....

Grinding up the Apples into the barrels so they can be pressed into Cider. The press is in the back, 5 layers of white sheets put together and pressed.

This guy was sending the apples up the conveyer belt to be ground up

It was a day to remember and a Fun time by all......

Blessings
Judy

The WINNER IS

September is over and the Winner of the Giveaway is Clenna. I want to Thank Everyone for entering and please come by and try again. I will be announcing the October giveaway soon. 

Blessings 
Judy

September GIVEAWAY

This Month I am offering this Adorable Wooden Box and Vintage Handkerchief 

 Both Items are from my Collection of Goodies

The top of the Faded Green Box is a Painted Tile. The Hinges and Latch.

Please enter to win by following the easy steps at the bottom of this post.

1- Follow this BLOG

2- Follow my Facebook fan page -  www.facebook.com/NimblesNook1 -  Just make a mention that you entered Septembers Giveaway.

3- Leave your contact info below in the comment section so I'll be able to reach you to let you know YOU WON!

 

Giveaway will End on September 30, 2013

Good Luck Everyone

Blessings from 

Judy

Can't believe Labor Day Weekend is already here

Seems it was just a few days ago the snow melted to reveal the Crocuses and Daffodils. Here it is Labor Day weekend and our 22 year Anniversary I might add, and the Golden Rod is in full bloom and the Green Houses are loaded with Potted Mums for the Fall Decorating. My husband had these awesome flowers delivered to me at work yesterday with a hand written note too.  Sweet Guy

I enjoyed the 1/2 Price perennial Sale at my local Green House yesterday. I filled the back of my Escape with them all.

They are the ones on the stone wall under the window. I had hopes of planting them today but it decided to rain here in Central New York. Giving Thanks this is a long weekend so I have a few more days. My Husband completed a task this morning before the rain came, a much needed fence to hold up all the rose buses I planted, they're deadly when you try to walk by them or mow.

This garden is where I will be planting all of the new plants I bought yesterday, I have a feeling the garden is going to be growing.

My husband also secured this metal bucket for the garden hose next to my outside shower. (only used to wash the mud off after working in the garden) Now with the garden hose wrapped up the water will be able to be warmed by the sun so It's not always a cold shower. Before the bucket the hose was just laying on the ground.  And the bucket will also hold the sponge and stuff needed for washing the vehicles/mowers/ATV's.... 

Well that's whats happened around here in the past 24 hours. 

NOTICE: I will be announcing the September Giveaway this weekend so Please stay tuned and come on over and enter to win what ever it may be.

Blessings 

Judy