The Great Blizzard of 2009

For those of you who live "up north" this snow may look tame, but in OK this type of snow hits the record books. Please check out my photos and read my little post below the pics.

Kelly

Nativity Scene

Ducks in Snow

Blue House in Blizzard 2009

Happy New Year - 2010

Wow! What a great Christmas - the great blizzard of 2009 swept across OK. We had a great time slipping and sliding over roads, bridges, sidewalks, and even across the lawn. Our family enjoyed the beauty that a deep snow brings. Enjoy the photos of Blue House and our sweet Nativity scene surrounded with the white stuff. I have even added a photo of snow covered ducks.

the Little Blue House was closed for most of December except for just a few orders. I have now opened shop again and have started listing items on my eBay site. I plan to add more vintage items to my store in '10 and my artsy inventory will continue to grow. Also keep in mind that I am still closing out my toy store and I will have toys marked below or almost below wholesale on my eBay site.

I am glad to be back and I hope that all of you will have a blessed upcoming year. Make every moment count for others and be kind to yourself - remember...."do not grow weary in doing good" - there will be a harvest one day!

Be Blessed!

Kelly - the Little Blue House
Gal. 6:9

Shaggy Dog Slippers by Bestever

Check out the Shaggy Dog slippers - size 13-1. Soft, cuddly, and machine washable. Look at my ebay site (kellyslittlebluehouse) - $12.00 with Free shipping & handling.

Have a wonderful day!!!!

Kelly - the Little Blue House

Aprons

I love aprons....I do not wear a vintage apron around my kitchen, but I do wear an apron I received in Maine with a smiling lobster on the front. Aprons date back decades. In the mid-20th century women wore two types of aprons - one for cooking and cleaning and one for entertaining. During the 1050's, the half-apron was popular. Vintage aprons can sell for prices up to $70.00.

Check out the four aprons I have listed on ebay right now.

My site is called Kellyslittlebluehouse.

Have a wonderful day!

Kelly - the Little Blue House

We are all wonderfully made with a divine purpose!!!!!

Clean Duck

Our daughter is great when it comes to talking ducks into a hug. We named this duck Clean Duck simple because he seems to be snowy white almost all of the time. When the other ducks are muddy, he seems to stay clean. The Piken ducks seem to be one of the friendliest types. After releasing Clean Duck from his hug, he slowly made his way to the pond.

Blessings!

Kelly - the Little Blue House

Grungy Recipe Box

The recipe box has become one of my favorite items to create. The recipe box has also become one of my top selling items - it thrills me that the recipe box is still a kitchen staple. I will take special orders. Choose a color and a finish and I would be thrilled to create a box just for you. If you prefer a cleaner look, I can do that. If you like the dark accents, I can do that too.
Feel free to contact me at kellysbluehouse@aol.com with your custom order.

Kelly - the Little Blue House

What is a Cowl????

I discovered cowl scarves at a local craft and art show (more artsie) last winter and decided that I wanted to knit a cowl. I have made several and I have found that they are very warm and they stay in place - no re-wrapping that comes with traditional scarves. I have also found that cowls are very cute and stylish. On Halloween Eve, I layered a cowl with a turtle neck sweater and a cute fitted jacket - the outfit really came together (thanks to the cowl). I am in the process of making several now. I am experimenting with different threads and yarns. So far, I have made larger ones, but will soon began smaller ones (for kids or adults who want a snugger fit).
Let me know if you have any special requests.
Have a wonderful day!!!!
Kelly - the Little Blue House

Rejoice and be glad in this day!!!!!

Happy Halloween

Trick or Treat night with two great kids.
As November begins, count your blessings and hold your loved ones near.
Give Thanks in all things....

Have a wonderful day!

Kelly - the Little Blue House

PS Be sure to watch for more vintage items in my etsy and ebay stores!

Great Day at the Parade

What a great thing....a Homecoming parade. The air was cool and the kids were happy. The band sounded great and our football team won!!!!! Enjoy this season....what a great time of the year. God is so Good!
Be Blessed,
Kelly

Magnets Too!!!!!

Check out the these new Magnets too!!!! These are inexpensive little items - Cute too!!!!!

New Recipe Box

Good Morning!

I just completed and posted this great New Recipe Box.
It has a Green Apple finish and has been inked and distressed.

Have a great day!

Be Blessed,
Kelly

Duckling with Daughter

This is one of our ducklings with our daughter. It became cold outside and we had to bring the babies in where it is warm and cozy. They were living in an outdoor enclosure and now they are living in our shed. They have a warm bed and a heated room. We took the ducklings from their mother and let Momma Duck rejoin the other adult ducks. Momma Duck was angry about us scooping up her babies, but is happy to be back in the pond. She is back to her care-free duck life.

FYI....Baby ducks have to be kept very warm and dry until they have their adult feathers. If they are sent outside with cooler temperatures and baby feathers they will not survive.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Kelly

Goodbye to a Great Summer!

What a great summer we had. There is nothing like late nights looking at the stars, swimming, Fourth of July, and summer vacations. This photo was taken of me during a weekend trip to Six Flags.
Now, it's time to welcome Fall. It's time to pick out pumkins and gourds. It's also time to pull out sweaters and jeans. Raking leaves, cool nights, and comfort foods are favorites of mine.
Be Blessed as this new season begins!!!!
Kelly

Two New Recipe Boxes

Check out my two new recipe boxes. One is orange and black and the other is red and black. They have been distressed and aged. Both are original and have an artistic flair. I can use any color paint you choose. I think they have a primitive look too.

Sad News

I have sad news....two of the baby ducks died this morning. We are thinking that mom duck decided her brood was too big yet again - she killed a ducking about one week ago. We brought the remaining five into the house and they are getting settled. I hope to have photos of the five babies posted soon.

I also have two great items from the Little Blue House to post - I will do that next.

Be Blessed!

Kelly

Two Ducks

I am a wife and mother - I love all that comes with family. I am also an animal nut. I would like to introduce you to Little Looker and Clean Duck. We have kept water birds for almost three years and I have found that they are all fascinating. We currently have ducklings and we are hoping that they will "feather" before the cold weather gets here. I hope to post some photos of the babies soon! Be Blessed! Kelly

Great New Can!!!

This is a favorite!!!!! Aged and beautiful!!!!!

My First Day as a Blogger

I am so excited to actually be a blogger. I will be blogging about one of my favorite things - the Little Blue House. Blue House is my small business that allows me to express myself in a creative way. I love painting, sanding, and searching for great "new" vintage items. Check out my great fall-time basket at http://thelittlebluehouse.etsy.com

Also, go to ebay and look for my Melissa and Doug items under the name littlebluehousetoys.

I also have to add some personal views about America and the events around us....

To the people who are traveling to Washing DC for the 9-12 march - thank you for taking this moment to speak for so many of us. Be Blessed!!!!!