These pictures are from our store Minnie Janes that we had to close in Feb. 2012 because of illness. My husband came down with Pancrititis from a gall stone. He was basically in ICU for 3 months and Rehab for 4 months. We got home in March of this year. The Portland Oregon Veterans hospital saved his life. The government really does a great job taking care of veterans. He is doing well but has some hurdles to get through yet..So this blog came to a hault fast. So we are now trying to get our lives back.I really havent painted much since then Tom shoes for my niece.I painted a rose on each shoe. She loved them. Until the next time..Sally

Latest French Window!

Finally got a chance to paint a window.I dont get time much to paint with taking care of my granddaughter and helping to run Minnie Jane's antique store.Which both are so fun.We keep thinking we'll take off on a little trip but cant seem to find the time..so thanks for stopping by my blog. I also have a Minnie Jane's blog but I am not really good at keeping up with both..have a wonderful day...Sally

Memorial Day

This is a picture of my two Uncles in World War 11. Arent they so handsome? Roger Boon Gilmore and Russell Martin Gilmore. The uncle pictured on the right lost his life on the Destroyer USS Maddox which sunk off the coast of Sicily Italy in the invasion of Sicily. I never of course knew him and was told he was a very gentle nice man. Anyway today I honor him and actually everyday of my life I honor him and think of him often. Think of what it would be like to have grown up with him. I would have had more cousins to play with and grow old together. So today all we have is a monument to place a little rose by his name. His tomb is is in the USS Maddox in the Meditteranian Sea. Sally

Thanksgiving turkeys and Veterans day with Hattie!

Just thought I would share a picture of my fathers turkeys probably taken back in the 60's. I was raised on a turkey farm..I wouldnt trade the experience for the world, even though growing up I really didnt want to help out on the farm.
Now the other pictures are of my husband,Me and our granddaughter Hattie. As you can see Hatties grandfather is on the Honor Guard with the American Legion. He shot the guns for the Veterans Day Program. So Hattie got to go with us. Anyway hope you all have a great Thanksgiving. Sally

Second Saturday Rusty Pelican Market!!

Finally this weekend is the Grand Opening of the Second Saturday Rusty Pelican Market in Benton City Washington. The store is having their grand opening and the Market is finally open. I will be there first out.The trailer is packed plus the back of the pickup is full.It is going to be a great show..the old gas staion in this photo was taken just after they painted it.It all looks much different now.Laura has done wonders on the inside and there is going to be some talented venders there this weekend. I will be taking pictures so will post some after its over...hopefully the weather will be good in November for the next 2nd saturday market. Also there is winerys all around this area and very close. Hope to see you in Benton City...sally

Wisteria Sign!

If you ever are on the west side of Washington State you will have to visit Wisteria Cottage in Olympia Wn. Sharon Treadwell is owner and she is open a couple days on the first of the month. The address is 604 Kinwood St. SE...I painted this sign for her this summer. It was fun doing it again. Lots of wisteria petals. She has a blog
The summer is almost over and it has really cooled off here.Kind of feels good and Im looking forward to wearing different clothes. But soon I will be getting really busy working on my finds to take to the Rusty Pelican Flea Market in Benton City Washington. It is soon to be the in place to be when she opens her store which the store will be open September 10th which is Benton City days. Benton City sits in the heart of wine country...so dont miss out on the grand opening...You can find me on October 9th in the flea market...I have great wonderful finds for you to check out...I will be posting some on my blog...Until next time...Sally

Its moving day!

Here I am saying sorry for not being around for awhile again, but I guess I just like to look at others blogs instead of posting on mine. But I have been moving out of Rusty Pelican and anticipating the new store that will be open Sept 10th in Benton City Washington.It is going to be a fabulous place to shop for unusual finds and repurposed surprises. There will be an outside flea market starting oct 9th. You can find me there at the flea market and I have wonderful new finds to show. So these pictures are of my space and plus a shot of inside the Rusty Pelican..what it will look like in their new store. So soon I will post pictures of the gas station in Benton City. Sally