6/2/10

The seed of Collection miniatures

It really intrigues me to see what folks are collecting. To me I feel it tells us just a bit about what inspires them, what they love, and what color bring me Joy! So here I ask what miniature do you choose to surround yourself with?

I just love little things it always brings a smile to my face almost like seeing a baby kitty or puppy! Collections of miniature seems far more easier to keep around the house for me.. although I don't like dusting them! My most favorite collections are miniature spoons, s&p, child's dishes and sewing items! My seed was planted a always sowed by my Granny she loves tiny things!

Please share what miniatures you ♥ collect in your home!

5/27/10

Memorial Day Tag Sale!!

We having a great Memorial Day weekend sale!! Everything is 50% off! In all my shops! If you find something you like just let me know and I will be happy to combine shipping for you .. So now you can fill 1 box with a bunch of goodies!

Lollishops.com . The-chateau-of-remnants
Ebay.com/thelittlechateauofremnants
Etsy.com/shop/ACraftyChateau

5/20/10

Vintage Scraps of Material

I have been cleaning out my Grandma's Attic and to my surprise I found this bag of material. There are just scraps no more than 12x12 pieces and very random textiles!

So here my dilemma I bring the bag home and it has sat in my craft-room for months!!!!!! I have no clue what to do with the material! Do I sell it and how? Or do I make some thing with it?

So basically I am looking for some great random suggestions! Thanks for the help :)

4/14/10

April 15th TAX DAY!




Here are two things we can never get away from! DEATH & TAXES! So are you ready for tomorrow April 15th Tax Day!? Midnight mailings or E-file!? I am so happy that we did our taxes back in February and refund is here!! 

4/2/10

Happy Easter Stamp to you!

Just Sharing the meaning of Good Friday and Easter !!!!
Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, Black Friday, Great Friday, is a holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death as believed by Christians at Calvary. The holiday is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and often coincides with the Jewish observance of Passover.




Easter (Eostre (Old English); Greek: Πάσχα Paskha, from Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesakh,) is the central religious feast in the Christian liturgical year.[1] According to Christian scripture, Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. Some Christians celebrate this resurrection on Easter Day or Easter Sunday[2] (also Resurrection Day or Resurrection Sunday), two days after Good Friday and three days after Maundy Thursday. The chronology of his death and resurrection is variously interpreted to be between AD 26 and AD 36. Easter also refers to the season of the church year called Eastertide or the Easter Season. Traditionally the Easter Season lasted for the forty days from Easter Day until Ascension Day but now officially lasts for the fifty days until Pentecost. The first week of the Easter Season is known as Easter Week or the Octave of Easter. Easter also marks the end of Lent, a season of fasting, prayer, and penance.

Easter is a moveable feast, meaning it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. The First Council of Nicaea (325) established the date of Easter as the first Sunday after the full moon (the Paschal Full Moon) following the vernal equinox.[3] Ecclesiastically, the equinox is reckoned to be on March 21 (regardless of the astronomically correct date), and the "Full Moon" is not necessarily the astronomically correct date. The date of Easter therefore varies between March 22 and April 25. Eastern Christianity bases its calculations on the Julian Calendar whose March 21 corresponds, during the twenty-first century, to April 3 in the Gregorian Calendar, in which calendar their celebration of Easter therefore varies between April 4 and May 8.

Easter is linked to the Jewish Passover by much of its symbolism, as well as by its position in the calendar. In most European languages the feast called Easter in English is termed by the words for passover in those languages and in the older English versions of the Bible the term Easter was the term used to translate passover.[4][5]

Relatively newer elements such as the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts have become part of the holiday's modern celebrations, and those aspects are often celebrated by many Christians and non-Christians alike. There are also some Christian denominations who do not celebrate Easter.

3/25/10

MIA

I so miss the fact that I haven't been blogging for a while!! I miss my blog FRIENDS!!

My life has been a crazy journey for the the past 2 years! Needless to say we are back on track and now up to functioning mode again! This first time in along time that I feel like I can breath! My fears where eating me alive! We are one of those that fell into the housing problems due to my hubby being out of work for almost 2 1/2 years!

Praying everyday that we now stay on our feet and never have to look back @ this lesson. I know for fact God doesn't give you more than you can handle and what doesn't kill you only makes you VERY STRONG!!


Just a few little things I ♥ .. just wanted to share!

2/1/10

GIRLS just want to have FUN!

What happen to some of life simpler moments? How did we get so fast pace that we have stopped remembering how to enjoy ourselves or what to do with our time.
Girls we need to start taking more time to enjoy ourselves and just having FUN...
                                                             
       So tell me girls if you had more time what would you do? 





My list of Fun things I would do if I had more time!

♥ MORE Crafting!!!!!
♥ Horse backing riding
♥ Read a book on the Beach
♥ Eat breakfast in bed
♥ Pick wild flowers
♥ Sleep in
♥ Shopping
♥ Read more
♥ Taking dancing lessons
♥ Go to the Movies
♥ Play dress-up
♥ Go in hot air balloon
♥ Mini road trips
♥ Drive across the US


1/27/10

Zipper!


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On cleaning day in the craft room I found this large bag of zippers and now the questions is what the heck do I do with them? What was my original intent for these... I haven't A clue! I guess I should write on my boxes why I am saving them and what I candgo with them. Please tell me, I am not the only one saving all of crazy kinds of things and can't remember WHY!...lol

So I am open to suggestions! Or should I just goodwill them?

{Toodles}
Renee

1/18/10

Etsy collage


Etsy collage, originally uploaded by The Chateau of Remants Flickr.
Here in Southern California it has been pouring rain for about 12 hours straight so I am using my time to put things together for Etsy! Just a few to start with! I think you can see what colors I was drawn to!

Stop my shop and take a peek if you will ... Please http://www.etsy.com/shop/ACraftyChateau

Later in the week I will have a lot more! I have about 3 my selves I am going through.

You can see the rain pouring out my front aluminum awning. All I hear is the sweet rain hitting the top. Music to my ears. Time to get cozy and have a cup of cocoa!


1/15/10

Elegant Things

Things so small have such elegance! The dainty and petiteness of these salt cellars and spoons had me drawn to them. I can see why little girl's always want to play tea party it had such a warm a cozy feeling with it! Playing with small little pieces of china and dressing up all girllee!
We really need to spend more time enjoying simple things than trying to rush. Whoever said bigger was better? It's all in the eyes of the beholder.


Sorry I have neglected my blog... Life sometimes gets in the way! Time for me to get back on track!

12/21/09

Handmade Christmas Gifts

Well, I am sorry for not posting for a while but, I have been a very busy little elf! Here is one of my example of my handmade Christmas gifts! I am so happy with how this turned out. I had get hubby involed with my crafting this year too. It was great Date nights for US!

This year we made crosses, stocking, hair bows, blankets and baked goodies!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Blessed 2010

12/2/09

Pink Holiday Christmas Topairy Tree Collage

Well here is one of my latest creations! Things have been so crazy here I have had no time to craft or think!

Here's how it started I was cleaning the other day and picked up my pink candle stick and I thought maybe I should just give it to GW and then my brain went into over drive and..... Oh my this would make a very cute tree for Christmas. So of course I had to go digging through my vintage Christmas decor and starting hot gluing!

I made two of these! I love it. Just wanted to blog about this fun new creation and tell everyone sorry, I haven' t blogged but life has been so hectic lately!

Have a Pink Week!
Renee

11/14/09

Antique Goofus Glass Red Carnation Plate

Carnation Plate/Platter
Goofus Glass Red Carnation Plate, originally uploaded by The Chateau of Remants Flickr.
Here is the question of the week! I am not a big collector Goofus Glass but, I came across a small Collection and couldn't pass them up, they where displayed so pretty! I told my self they would fit in this on section of the cupboard but, needless to say I don't! Of course they are so pretty I just want to keep them but I must be real, I can't keep everything!! Or can I? "nope" :(

So, I have decided that I should part with this pretty Antique collection. They are looking for a new happy home. I paid high price for them but, I willing to part with all 3 of them for $75.00 or best offer plus shipping. Just send me note or post a comment :)
Goofus Glass Red Rose Bowl Rose Medium Bowl

The Goofus Glass Bowl Small bowl ? about the pattern


I hope everyone is enjoying there weekend! I am preparing for Thanksgiving and I have officially started Christmas shopping!!

Tootles { Renee}

11/5/09

My Romantic Thanksgiving Table Place Setting

This year I really wanted a romantic chic look to the table! So this morning I was inspired by a coffee and a walk in the front yard! It so foggy and misty, I just love it when it looks like fall outside! There is dew on all of my plants. As I looked around I picked pieces of my plants to make a small arrangement. Well, from that it started me on the hunt as to how, I could set the table for thanksgiving! I played with lots of things I had but, finally one just came together!

Thianksgiving Dinner Place Setting

Don't you just think it has that soft romantic feeling? I am ready to have a Thanksgiving dinner now with me myself and I! lol I hope this will inspire you to look around and see what kind of table you will set.

{Toodles}
Renee



10/30/09

The Last days of the Halloween Swap!

I have to put all of my pictures on 1 post, We are leaving for a few days with no computer ...Yeah!

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I am still have my missing number #19?? Is that like lucky #13?????? Spooky..lol



10/27/09

Time to play Catch up AGAIN!!!! 13 days of Halloween


DSC_0198, originally uploaded by The Chateau of Remants Flickr.

No matter how hard I try to keep up ... things get in the way!

Oh my goodness I have been sick for 2 weeks and now I am sick again with a UIT..YUK! Plus my daughter came home sick from school yesterday!

Only 4 more days til Halloween!


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10/23/09

13 Days of Halloween

I am behind a fews days so I going to play catch up...lol Life just gets in the way sometimes!

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Day #22

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10/20/09

12 Day til Halloween Swap Gift #2

Here is my #2 gift I opened today. I found out that Day #19 is missing I thing the dog has claimed it somewhere or I have a ghost in the house??? Kinda scary huh... I came in the box when Debra mailed it to me but it is no where to be found now??

10/19/09

13 Day til Halloween Swap Spooky Gift #1

The count down has started! We are 13 spooky days away from the frightful Halloween. I was in great spooky swap and I will open a present a day til Halloween... This is lucky #1 a glittered skull head & Candy! Very fun .. I cant to see what tomorrow will bring?

My swap partner was Debra @ http://willnnabel.blogspot.com/

10/8/09

Time to play Catch up!!

Sorry, I have been very busy lately! I took on a lot of Swap and Life have has given me some serious curve balls!

My nerves are on edge! I have my 20th Class reunion in 1 week and not sure about the whole thing! At first I was dying to go and now I realize most of the friends I really wanted to see and visit aren't attending (**sigh**) Plus, I had high hope to get off my bottom and loose some weight. I am not sure why I felt it was important but either way it has bummed me out, I haven't lost a pound!! I have been walking for 2 month and nothing?? Well, I am making my heart healthier right!! Second big issues is who has $200 for dinner and chit chat? Not me! Okay... (vent over)


Last I am having surgery in 2 weeks lots of female issues and soI going into do 1 procedure and depending on what the doctors find I might end up with a hysterectomy . Well I am not 40 yet and I don't want it but, I guess I have to do what needs to happen right! I have been praying a whole lot!


Now for the fun stuff! SWAPPING

13 Days of Halloween exchange arrived! Just and few more days and I will be able to open and you can see all my get gifts on the count down starting on OCTOBER 19Th!!
All for ME!!!!! My swap partner is Debra@ It's All Good

My second Swap was Artsy Mama's Sweet & Sinister Swap
I had Sheila @ blessedanddistressed
Our theme was to stay with Black and white with a hint of orange if we had to! I love everything!! So elegant if there is such a thing for Halloween! lol I loved how she packaged everything!


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