Fabulous Blue Facts

When we view the flag, we think of liberty, freedom, pride, and Betsy Ross. The American flag flies on the moon, sits atop Mount Everest, is hurtling out in space. The flag is how America signs her name. What does the blue mean? The unofficial, but recognized meaning is Justice, Loyalty, and Perseverance.

When I think of America I think of a place where we all have a chance to be the best we can be. Not all playing fields are equal - some are born into poor families and some are born into wealthy families. It is up to each of us to choose a path. Some may have to work harder to achieve greatness and others may have much handed to them. Either way, we all make choices each day and every choice we make can affect where we end up. America is not suppose to be completely fair, but it is suppose to be a place where freedom and hard work can lead us all to greatness.

Be Blessed!

Kelly - the Little Blue House

Great New Recipe Box

Just wanted to show off my latest box. Painted with a green apple paint and finished with a great "grundgy" touch.

Look for it on my etsy site-

http://www.http//thelittlebluehouse.etsy.com

Be Blessed!

Kelly - the Little Blue House

Fabulous Blue Facts

Hi All!

How many of you have helplessly watched your outdoor cat or dog become the victim of a blue jay air raid? I can remember watching our oragnge tabby, Spunky, recieve many attacks from one aggressive jay. Jays are very territorial. They will protect their feeding and nesting areas from various animals and humans. Dive bombing is a favorite form of attack. Jays are found throughout North America and are related to the crow, raven, and magpie. They can mimic the sound of a hawk - this is one way to they scare other birds away from their area. Jays are omnivours and enjoy insects, nuts, and seeds.

So, this spring and summer be on the lookout for these fierce birds and don't be afraid to let them join the smaller, sweeter birds at your backyard feeder.

More Blue facts to come!

Be Blessed!

Kelly - the Little Blue House

...at the proper time you will receive the harvest if you do not give up....

Vintage Hair Rollers

Hello and Happy Spring!

I just listed a great item on my ebay site. These plastic hair rollers will take many of you back to the days when all female hair was tall and teased. By the time I started using rollers, sponge rollers were the new thing. Do you remember the hair dryers with the plastic cap and air tube? I would imagine rollers similar to these pink beauties were underneath plastic caps everywhere.

Be Blessed in all You do!

Kelly

New Boxes

I have recently completed three boxes that hold 3x5 recipe cards. I now have red, green and walnut boxes. Each box has been hand-distressed with "inked" edges. My special technique gives each box an aged look. Some will call it "grungy", but I call it Primitive.
The set of boxes sell at $10 each (plus S&H).

in all things give thanks....

Be Blessed!

Kelly - the Little Blue House

A Box with a Vintage Look

I recently had someone request two more views of this box - I hope this helps.

Be Blessed!

Kelly-the Little Blue House

Unique Recipe Box

I am wanting to show off this great recipe box I created before Christmas. It was a lot of fun putting something unique together. I painted the box with a walnut finish and then hand distressed - I love the distressed look. I applied a darker shade to the edges just to give it the aged look. I then embellished it with a vintage flourish pattern. The fleur de lis has a vintage look too. I have this box listed on my ebay site for $14.00.

I am currently working on a box with a very dark walnut finish.

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Kelly

PS I hope everyone is staying warm - I believe the US has been put in a freezer. Take advantage of this time to stay still, enjoy loved ones, and eat lots of comfort food!!!!! Be Blessed.