Cathy's Out Junkin' Again

New Project

2012-01-14T13:34:00.000-05:00

The $15 buffet (I removed the drawers for easier moving) and it's in fairly good shape. There's a couple places that need wood filler, some sanding, then primer and paint.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-23T06:32:00.003-05:00

Our 2011 Christmas Card. Photo taken Christmas Day 2010 at my in-laws in NC.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours,

Cathy

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T08:39:00.001-05:00

Keep or Sale?

2011-11-20T18:15:00.001-05:00

I'm in love with Homer Laughlin's Eggshell "Romance." I found the dinner plates a couple of weeks ago at GW and the gray square salad plates Friday. My intentions were to resale at my booth, but I'm having second thoughts. Aren't they lovely?

Sharing a Blog Find

2011-11-11T08:29:00.001-05:00

Good Morning! I want you to meet one of my coworkers, Kimberly. I spent some time this morning reading yesterday's post "Coming to Life" and had to encourage you all to visit her blog. She is a gifted writer and a true woman of faith. Please stop by and I promise you will be blessed and encouraged.

A Planting of the Lord

Have a great weekend,

Cathy

A day trip to the mountains

2011-10-23T21:57:00.000-04:00

What a gorgeous day to travel to the Cataloochee Valley.

What a view!

Our view as we enjoyed our picnic.

~Happy Fall Y'all~

My Work Space

2011-09-26T13:04:00.003-04:00

Parking in the garage is no longer an option, it's become my work space. Lots of pieces waiting for their makeover and moving on to one of my two booths.

Old Mill Market Square, Tryon NC

Visit my blog Flossie & Me Vintage Finds and Creations

Have a great Monday!

Cathy

2011-08-17T17:16:00.002-04:00

Before

After

I am working on a redecorating project at our church. We are trying to repurpose as much as we can. We found this cabinet in our decorating room and thought it would be perfect in the new welcome center. The paint is Sherwin Williams really teal and I used Valspar antiquing glaze. I will share pictures of the total redecorating project in a couple of weeks.

Linked to Wow Us Wednesdays

Formerly Known as Daughter's Room

2011-08-14T20:34:00.000-04:00

now, new guest room

I purchased the vintage daybed spread and additional matching spread for $10 at one of my favorite thrift stores. I took the extra spread and made a pillow with plenty left over. I'm not sure if I like the white dust ruffle with the spread. So, it may change if I find the right fabric.

Curtains were made from a vintage linen sheet.

Linking to Rhoda's Southern Hospitality

Thrifting Find

2011-08-12T19:50:00.000-04:00

I found the Royal Quiet Deluxe typewriter at a local thrift store this morning. I recently opened a booth at an antique mall and thought I would add this to the stock, but it looks so good on my great grandpa's desk it might stay.

Have a great weekend!

Cathy

Around Town

2011-08-02T11:14:00.001-04:00

I've been keeping the roads hot lately and no time to blog. I thought I'd share a few snapshots taken around my town...these make me smile.

Trying to stay cool here in the upstate.

Cathy

That time of the year

2011-07-19T16:34:00.000-04:00

All the fresh fruits and veggies are coming in. I have strawberries in the freezer to be used for jam later and hopefully, we'll have a lots of muscadines for jelly this year. Erin over at Erin Cooks has a great Ball giveaway. Take a minute enter the giveaway and tour her blog.

Cooking with Cast Iron

2011-07-12T23:17:00.002-04:00

I choose grilling in doors on my Lodge Cast Iron Grill over the gas grill most of the time. Steak and cheese sandwiches are one of our family favorites. They are quick and easy.

Flat Iron Steak (very tender and tasty for a very inexpensive cut)
Green Peppers
Onion
Worcestershire Sauce (3 splashes)
Nature's Seasoning Blend
S&P
Garlic Powder
Provolone Cheese
Toast bread on grill

I don't have exact measurements for the spices. I am one of those cooks that adds a little of this and a little of that. I grill the steak til medium rare and the veggies until tender.

Cathy

Empty Nest

2011-07-09T00:00:00.000-04:00

"For me, it's finding that dynamic tension between assistance and independence - because they need both."

It's official, she's leaving the nest and very excited to be moving out. We've had fun thrifting for apartment treasures. I'll have a post on our finds soon.

Have a great weekend!

Friday Thrfting Finds

2011-07-08T16:25:00.001-04:00

I was pleased to find 4 place settings of Linda Ironstone at Salvation Army this morning. The gingham is darling!

A Paris Etching Society titled "Canal in Loing, France" by Philippe

Happy Thrifting!

I'm participating in Rhoda's Thrifty Party

Cooking with Cast Iron

2011-07-06T19:10:00.001-04:00

Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Lodge skillet I received as a wedding gift, almost 28 yrs ago

Fried squash and they're edible. I have the most difficult time frying squash and okra.

Paula Deen's Hoe Cake Pan and Le Creuset Oval Au Gratin Dish

Butter Peas (my favorite)

Lodge Cast Iron

Cast Iron and Cast Enamel are my go to pots and pans.

Happy Cooking!

Sitting on the Front Porch

2011-07-06T11:07:00.001-04:00

Sitting on the porch watching the world go by. This was my view after the rain stopped yesterday evening.

I've got "Knee Deep" by Zac Brown Band stuck in my head. Enjoy!

Weekend Thrifting Finds

2011-07-04T12:29:00.000-04:00

I couldn't pass on the Reflection print.

I bought the iron cage to use at a fall wedding reception.

Old wooden tool box #2. My hubby shook his head when I bought it. My junk finds amuse him at times.

I'm participating in Rhoda's Thrifty Treasure Link Party

Happy 4th!

Homemade Ice Cream

2011-07-03T20:18:00.001-04:00

Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Paula Deen/Food Network Recipe Link

Ingredients

4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Whole milk

Directions

With an electric mixer, cream eggs and sugar. Add evaporated milk, condensed milk,

and vanilla. Beat well. Pour into an electric ice cream churn. Add whole milk to fill line.

Insert dasher. Pack cooler 1/3 full with ice. Add a layer of rock salt. Repeat layering

with ice and salt until full.

Note: be careful not to overfill, spilling salt into the churn. When machine starts to labor or

shut off, remove the dasher and drain water. Fill with more ice and salt. Cover with a towel

and let harden.

* For fruit ice cream such as strawberry or peach: 2 cups sliced fresh fruit covered with
1 cup sugar. Add to mixture before whole milk, and mix well.
Note: For those concerned about raw eggs, pasteurized liquid eggs may be substituted.

* Raw Eggs

*RAW EGG WARNING
Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs due to the slight
risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh,
properly refrigerated, clean grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks
or whites and the shell.

I made this for a family bbq yesterday evening and it

received excellent reviews from family members.

It's a keeper.

Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Gift

2011-07-02T16:12:00.002-04:00

I think my stepmom will love her new drying towels.

I printed the clip art on to fabric transfer sheets and ironed on to flour sack towels from Walmart. The sack towels are a little too large, so I trimmed and hemmed to normal drying towel size. I also made the gift card using The Graphics Fairy clip art.

Thanks to The Graphics Fairy for sharing all her beautiful clip art. I'm also participating in her Brag Monday Linky Party.

Have a great weekend!

Blooms

2011-06-26T19:01:00.000-04:00

Have a great week!

Cathy

Cola Brownies

2011-06-25T21:50:00.000-04:00

Brownies and a glass of milk. Yes, that's a ball jelly jar. I know I'm not the only southern girl who drinks from a jelly jar on occasion.

I made these yummy brownies today to take to our family bbq. I found the recipe on the Betty Crocker website. Quick and Easy.

Brownies

1	box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker® fudge brownie mix
2	tablespoons vegetable oil
1	egg
1/2	cup cola carbonated beverage (from a 12-oz can)
1/2	cup buttermilk

Frosting

1/2	cup butter or margarine
1/4	cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4	cup cola carbonated beverage
4	cups powdered sugar
1/2	chopped pecans, toasted

Heat oven to 350° F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, egg, cola and buttermilk until well blended. Spread into pan.
Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2-inches from side comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter on HIGH 45 to 60 seconds, stirring once, until melted; stir in cocoa and cola. Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
Spread frosting over brownies; sprinkle with pecans. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Cathy

Sunday in the South

2011-06-19T18:14:00.000-04:00

I hope you all have had a great Father's Day celebrating with those you love. I found this poem @ Cozy Little House blog and thought I'd share it on my blog.

Thrifting Finds

2011-06-18T17:26:00.002-04:00

Three Vintage Books

and a Real McCoy Bowl

I also found our daughter several things, but will post about her apartment furnishings later.

I'm participating in Rhoda's Thrifty Finds This Week

Have a great weekend!

Sugar Free Summer Drink

2011-06-17T21:14:00.002-04:00

Sitting on the back deck sipping this

I got my inspiration from Tracey @ Notes from A cottage Industry Easy Peasy Strawberry Lemonade post this past Wednesday. I thought I would try a sugar free version.

Add below to blender

Ice Cubes
Strawberries
Sugar Free Lemonade or Lime already mixed with water per pkg directions (I used WM Lime Margarita)
Extra Powder from pkg (the ice will water down the mix/add once all mix to taste)

The hubby gave it a thumbs up and suggested that I add a little spirit to it next time.

Enjoy!

I'm participating in the Recipe Link Party @ Remodelaholic

Sunday in the South

2011-06-12T00:00:00.014-04:00

The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

Princess Unaware

Finding the fabulous in every day

My daughter asked that I take a look and tell her what I thought. I like it and I know you will too. Great book for individual study or a small group study.

Please take time to visit Brenda Garrison's blog

~*~Cathy~*~

Pound Cake

2011-06-11T17:37:00.004-04:00

I've been using this recipe for 27 years. The bottom of the cake is crusty just as we like it.

Best-Ever Pound Cake
from: Henderson County Curb Market Cookbook
1984 Edition

3 1/2 c plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
3 c sugar
1 stick margarine (I use butter)
1 c shortening
5 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
1 c milk
1 can Angel Flake Coconut (I omitted)

Sift dry ingredients together. Cream sugar, butter and shortening. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla and almond. Add milk and flour alternately. Mix in small can of coconut. Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours. Do not open oven door for 1 hour.

Enjoy!

Summer Dishes

2011-06-10T00:00:00.001-04:00

Easy and Delicious
from: Paula Deen

Aunt Peggy's Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad

1 pound cucumbers (about 2 cucumbers), peeled and thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 Vidalia onion, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large serving bowl, toss together the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, onion, parsley, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste. Let the salad stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

Picniking

2011-06-09T17:31:00.005-04:00

Playing with shots on Picnik

Where hubby and I hangout in the evenings

and Cocoa

My favorite day lily

Thrifting Finds

2011-06-06T09:33:00.006-04:00

My daughter is moving to her first apartment in July. Friday we shopped garage sales and thrift stores. We came home with lots, but I'll just share the chair today. As soon as we saw the chair, we knew it had to come home with us. Can you believe it was only $20?

So thrilled that she has a good eye and that we share a love for vintage things. I will be sharing pictures of her thrifty transformations over the next few weeks.

Participating in Rhoda's Thrifty Treasures Party

and Flea Market Finds @ Her Library Adventures

Favorite Things Wednesday

2011-06-01T00:00:00.006-04:00

It's Favorite Things Wednesday:

Mark your calendar and set your DVR for Tues, June 14th @ 9pm
Memphis Beat is back on TNT!

Hubby and I love this show and the music. I added a few of our favorite's to my blog playlist.

Thrifting Finds

2011-05-30T13:21:00.005-04:00

I couldn't pass up the unusual wood basket

and the pewter pitcher

Vintage Collie Mourns at Empty Cradle Print

Another milk glass piece for my growing collection.

It was a great thrifting weekend.

I'm joining Rhoda's "Today's Thrifty Treasures"

Happy Memorial Day!

Love is in the air

2011-05-29T11:23:00.005-04:00

I've known this beautiful young lady for a long time. J asked E to marry him in front of the fountain at our church surrounded by family and friends this morning. Such a sweet moment♥

The husband to be asked that I make a couple of simple arrangements for the special occasion. Lots of decorating decisions to be made for the fall wedding. I can't wait!

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Blue Cheese Burgers

2011-05-26T19:46:00.005-04:00

(sandwich 2 patties with cheese in the middle)

Blue Cheese Burgers one of the hubbies favorites. I grilled a few mushrooms to top them off. YUM!

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Favorite Things Wednesday

2011-05-25T00:00:00.004-04:00

Favorite Things DVD Edition: Cranford, Return to Cranford and Downton Abbey. I love the ladies of Cranford and the marvelous Dame Judi Dench.

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Patio Chair Makeover

2011-05-24T00:00:00.003-04:00

Chair Before Rust-oleum

Rust-oleum Plastic Spray Paint was used on the mesh and Rust-oleum for Metal was used on the frame.

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Thrifting Finds

2011-05-23T09:21:00.004-04:00

Descoware Cast Enamel Pot made in Belgiam. A little research and I found out that it's worth much more than the $8 I paid for it. :)

I couldn't pass on the vintage mirror.

I'm participating in Today's Thrifty Treasures over at Southern Hospitality

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Favorite Things Wednesday

2011-05-18T00:00:00.004-04:00

The next few weeks I'm going to share a few of my favorite things. To kick it off, 2 of my very favorites, Purity Made Simple and The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash by Philosophy. Actually, there will be several Philosophy favorite posts. In my humble opinion, they are the best skin care company.

Chair Thrifting Find

2011-05-17T15:58:00.007-04:00

My $15 thrifting find. Not much work needed to have it ready for the family room. Cleaned it up, sanded, painted and sanded again. It wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but will do til I find just the right chair. We bought brown leather sofa, loveseat and recliner, that has taken some getting use too on my part. All the brown leather was a little overwhelming at first. Throws, pillows, a new area rug and accessories have helped.

A closer look at the finish.