Weekend Memories...

Hello there everyone.. 

I am posting as you can see... 

A bit late and a dollar short but I am here.. grin.. 

That is an old saying but knowing me I have it backwards or something.. 

Bear with me..smile.. 

What a crazy wonderful weekend here in St. Martins during Old Home Week.

Simply beautiful weather, too..

Our company arrived on Friday..

But before they arrived Sammi and I went out and picked a few flowers to put about.. 

Consider the lily... smile.. 

That old mason jar had a water proof light in it and our company told me she wondered all evening what on earth was lighting it up.. 

smile.. 

We picked some roses and distributed them about the house..

Roses are my Mom's favorite so the vase with the rose painted on it was placed in their room... And a few for the Dining  table....

And this beautiful peony and such went into the other bedroom..

I love going out and about the yard and making little bouquets.. 

Do you?  

And then of course, there was some food involved...

Gotta love those Summer Salads.. 

Especially, when basil is included..  

I still worked in the House of Henry..... 

Although, I did wait until the Village Yard Sale calmed down.. 

My word.. I didn't think St. Martins could hold that many people .. 

Ann who was visiting from P. E. I. told me she had no idea.. 

Imagine ...smile... She was so thrilled.. 

So.. I opened the shop right after lunch... 

Main Street had cars parked on both sides and the Cruise Ship buses were trying to get to the Caves... 

Good bus drivers, I must say... 

Only heard the ambulance go once.... 

Oh, and the fire truck and police went once.. 

This is only a village, remember.... smile..

Here are a couple of Shop pics for you.. 

dear old hand hooked rugs...

vintage wares... 

I had one of my new customers back and she took a pic of this room.. 

So, I took one, too.. smile.. 

I am sure her photo is much nicer for she looked kind of like a professsional to me.. 

I am not sure.. yet.. grin... 

more vintage... 

It was exciting meeting other Summer people and especially seeing friends and family from away.. 

I even saw a couple of our grandsons and their Dad as they picked up Gramps in the early hours to take him to New Hampshire for the Nascar Race ... 

Also, our youngest son brought down a few friends and took dear old Sammi to the beach for a few hours.. 

He loved that...

The camp grounds were filled as were most of the Inns... 

Our friends that were in charge of the Bus Trip when we joined up with them in Lancaster County, Pa. came into the shop.. 

I was so surprised as they live in Ontario... 

She grew up in P. E. I. and just caught our friends leaving.. 

They had grown up together... 

A sweet reunion...

So great to see them..

And then there were dear friends  that I have had for 48 years and 30 odd years.. 

We tried to figure it out and started laughing about something that happened back then.. grin..

They are more like family, really.

And then there was Judy .... 

Our families have known each other since we were born.. 

When we started  grade 7 at the same school we became personal friends..

So long ago..

Imagine what Heaven will be like!!

Meeting all the ones who have gone on before..

 What a day that will be... 

On with the story....smile..

I tried to concoct  a few things between chats.. grin...

Like this..

A primitive stamped muslin ribbon garland... 

I love how it turned out.

I just need to make one and tea dye it first and see which my customers like best... 

And...

A bit of homemade Fish Chowder... Sprinkled with Dulse Flakes.. 

Do you know what Dulse is?  

The most delcious sea weed.. 

We buy huge bags of it and snack on it like chips or buy it in a bottle and sprinkle it on our chowders... 

ymmmm..

Well... 

All in all a wonderful busy weekend.. 

Poor old Sam has had the biscuit... grin.. 

He is not the only one...smile..

So thankful for all that God has provided for us this past week... 

His love.. family and friends..

His touch as I talked to Him... 

Health and strength and protection ...

And the sea... 

What more does a gal need.. 

And thank YOU  for the sweet visit.. 

Looking so forward to hearing from you all.. 

Appreciate every word you write...

Hugs from the Bay of Fundy...

Company so sweet....

Hello my dears.. 

Welcome to the Blessed Hearth tonight.. 

How are you all? 

We are doing great here at our summer cottage  by the Bay of Fundy.. 

I had some sweet company yesterday.. 

You may recognize Lindsay as she is always in the Keepers of the Home pictures.. Somewhere or other..smile.. 

She brought her children and came for a visit..

 I was glad to see them as I miss the girls when I am here.. 

We don't get to our home church very much during the Summer as it is a fair pace away and the St. John church is nearer and much better roads..

 But we do get to be with our daughter and her family when we go there.. smile..

Anyway, it was great to see Lauren and Jacob, too.. 

Aren't they cute?  

Lindsay is showing me her website that she did for one of her university courses.. It was on the Keepers of the Home group that we have.. 

Very professional if I must say.. eh, Lins?  grin...

Jacob became a wee bit bored after awhile.. 

And decided to bounce his ball on top of his sister's Barbie doll.. LOL...

She was not real impressed or I don't think so...grin..

We had a lovely afternoon but they had to get home and make Daddy's supper.. 

They left something behind, though.. 

Some dear memories AND....

 a lovely Tim Horton Coffee for me and I think Jacob called this a fruit burst muffin... 

They surely know the way to my heart... smile.. 

Thanks for coming Lindsay.. xoxo

Then this morning before I went over to the shop I worked on getting some beds ready for company that are arriving tomorrow for a couple of days...

My Mom and Step Dad and some folks from the beautiful Prince Edward Island... 

This old cottage is not fancy but...

they don't mind... smile..

We call this the not so prim purple room... grin...

And the breezes are blowing in to air out this old bedroom...

What could smell better first thing in the morning than breezes off of the sea.. eh?

Well, dear ladies thank you so much for your sweet visit.. 

Wish I could find you all a bed here somewhere..

We'd make us some tea and have a little chat.. 

About important things... 

Right?  

Our sweet hubbies and children... 

A bit of shop talk and decorating.. 

The price of tea in China.. grin.. 

And of course..

A bit about the goodness and greatness of our God.. 

Love to you all... 

My Hodge Podge Day...

Good Tuesday Evening everyone... 

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.. 

The weather here has been lovely by the Bay of Fundy.. 

We had to make another quick trip home.  

Awoke this morning around 6 am and boogied down here to St. Martins.. 

We have Old Home Week coming up and expecting a bit of company so today I didn't even open the shop.. 

Just did a hodge podge of things.. 

I took a few pics as I went along  just to fill you in on my day.. 

Hope you are interested.. grin.. 

Bought a bunch of plants that were on sale... 

Herbs, geraniums, ivy, hens and chicks and such...

They were practically giving them away.. 

Now is the time to get some great deals here in New Brunswick.. 

They will probably flourish especially with the wonderful weather we are having.. 

Made some fudge to sell at the shop... 

I guess I shared the recipe with you before HERE

See the dear fudge dish I found at the thrift shop... 

Glass and only a bit over two dollars.. 

Made this old stand by salad today... 

I have been making this for simply years but I don't think I have shared the recipe before.. 

Another one of my famous a bit of this and a bit of that king of recipe..smile..

Tuna Macaroni Salad

Cook or use left over pasta *whatever amount you need.. You can always add 2 cans of tuna.. 

If you cook it then rinse and cool. 

Add chopped up veggies ... 

I always use cucumber, green peppers, chopped white or green onion and sliced mushrooms .... 

Add a can of drained tuna...*or two..

To make the dressing just place a big dollop of mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip),  half again as much good Caesar Dressing and fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper... 

I also add a speck of red pepper flakes... 

And some chopped parsley.. 

Mix well.. 

Add more dressing if needed.. 

Serve with fresh wedges of lemon.. 

Delicious with fresh crusty rolls.. 

On with the day.. 

Unpacked some craft supplies from home..

Beeswax, a new stamp pad and stamper..

Strained some rosemary infused oil....

Making some homemade rose potpourri... 

There are so many moss roses this year.. 

I just put them in my dehydrator and add some bay leaves and such and some rose oil... 

My Mom loves this... 

Oh yes... and I cleaned my kitchen and pantry...

This old cottage has two pantries.. 

This is the working one and the other one is just for pretties.. 

If you know what I mean.. 

Anyway, my dears that is all for tonight.. 

The wind is blowing and I am not sure if the tide is in or out but I think I will go to bed early.. 

Just drinking my evening tea and listening to Sammi snore on the couch.. He was up early, eh!

smile.. 

Thank you for your visit.. 

I am so sorry that I have not been able to catch up on my blog comments.. When we go home there is no Internet and then when I get back here I can hardly get the time to post.. 

Thanks for still being faithful, though... 

I appreciate you sweet ladies... 

Thanks for your lovely notes and thank you to my friends who don't comment but email me and let me know.. xoxo

Oh... 

Thank you for all the lovely mail I received this week.. 

Terry says...

"Hey. Faye.. some mail for you.."

Smile...

And I loved it all.. 

I will do my best to get back to you..

God Bless

I've got too much to gain to lose...

Hello my dears.. 

Welcome to the Blessed Hearth this lovely evening in July.. 

Don't you love Summer? 

We had rain and sun today but just right temps.. 

My friend just phoned me tonight.  They arrived in St. Louis and it was 107 degrees.  Those poor dear people.. 

Hopefully, it will cool down some soon there.. 

Anyway... 

We got the jam all made..

It turned out lovely and we froze quite a few too...

Do you girls still have strawberries or have you gone onto greater things?  grin.. 

Here is a pic I took today at the shop..

Which has been doing very well.. 

Thank you, Lord.. smile...

A little lavender wreath and a wonderful hand embroidered large tablecloth done in the thistle.. 

Very good condition.. 

Here is one of my herb beds that is slowly starting to gain some headway...

I will show you one later when it gets going better.. 

We were so late moving down here that the flowers are pretty slow..

We had salad for Supper along with steak and potatoes..

BBQ.. of course..

I made a new dressing and thought you might like it.. 

We loved it and even put it on the potatoes that he cooked on the BBQ.. 

Here is the recipe.. 

Take a large clove of garlic and chop it up on your cutting board along with 1/4 tsp. of sea salt and make a paste with the side of your knife.. 

Place into a small bowl along with 2 T. white wine vinegar, a few flakes of red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp. black pepper and 1/3 cup of olive oil... 

I added a squirt of mustard, too.. 

Whisk very well and let sit for an hour or so.. 

Just add some fresh herbs to your salad if you want herbs..

If there is any dressing left then it will keep a couple of days in  your fridge.. Don't leave it out with fresh garlic in it.. 

Thank you all for visiting.. 

Just love having you.. smile...

I hope you have a blessed Sunday..

Thinking on the Lord here a bit tonight.. 

I just watched a YouTube of a dear pastor (Caroll McGruder) who we know singing the song...

I've Got Too Much To Gain To Lose.. 

How true... 

You know I have traveled this road for 50 years.. 

Imagine.. 

I was 9 years old when Jesus saved my soul and filled me with His precious Spirit... 

It was many years ago but He has remained constant.. 

Always there and always available.. 

I fail but His mercy is enduring.. 

Where would I be if He had not been there all those times?

Times of joy and times of grief... 

He has not only been my guide but my healer.. 

my joy and my life..

He is my everything.. 

When all seems lost then I just need to call out to Him.. 

He knows me and loves me.. 

He grants me strength and forgiveness.. 

He is coming soon, my friends..

As for me...

 I have too much to gain to lose.. 

Too many sunsets lie behind those mountains

Too many rivers my feet have walked through

Too many treasures are waiting over yonder

I have too much to gain to lose.. 

As this pastor says... 

I've read the back of the book and I know..

Yes, I am Pentecostal.. smile.. 

You didn't guess that before, eh?  grin... 

God bless you sweet dear ladies tonight.. 

Sending you all hugs.. 

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Busy Summer Days...

Good Evening, my dears... 

So glad to get a chance to chat with you all again.. 

What a busy time we have been having.. 

I know... everyone is busy these days..

Anyway... 

We needed to go home again so away we went laundry and all on Monday evening... 

It was nice to be home and get that started... 

Then on Tuesday we went to Moncton to get our truck appointment for a check over done.. We stayed in and visited Dustin as we had not seen him on his birthday.. 

Then we attended an auction.. I only purchased a couple of things.. 

A beautiful soap dish, a bird thing and 3 lovely old books.. 

I was so tired that we left and went home.. 

We had to get up at the crack of dawn as Terry needed to till the garden and finish the mowing he started when we got home from the auction... 

I had to pack stuff... laundry, craft supplies, and stuff for the shop.. 

Then with cups of coffee and cheese toast in hand we along with Sammi headed for the strawberry fields... 

While my dear man picked berries...

I went into Sussex to pick up prescriptions and such.. 

An hour later I was back and he was almost finished...

Eighteen quarts ready for the jam pot....

One of our dear old pastors was there picking.. I asked him how old he was and said he was 82... Imagine... smile...

The fields surrounding the berries were filled with sheep...

And lots of grains growing...

Wheat blowing in the summer breezes... 

Oh, Summer.. you are so lovely....

And this old lone pine tree... 

See the cattle eating their hay at the bottom... 

I wonder how old this tree is and what it has seen in it's many long years of life..

With the berries packed in the back with everything else we headed to Fredericton again for my appointment ... 

Grand Lake ....

Gorgeous, eh?  See the sailboat and cottages along the far shore.. 

Such a beautiful country we live in.. 

The Lord has truly blessed us.. 

Then back to St. John and to the cottage.. 

Unpacked the truck and just had fresh buns, ham and salad veggies for Supper.. 

I didn't even check my emails.. 

Just headed for bed... 

Then this lovely morning we cleaned all of the berries, put almost all of our stuff away and I headed for the shop...

I left a note saying I would be open and am so glad I did.. 

Such a busy afternoon.. 

I sold an old doll to a sweet girl along with the old baby shoes, a lovely old print and a vintage suitcase.. 

I told her I thought we had the same taste.. grin... 

Then there were several others, too.. 

Some bought old silver. dishes and a trunk... Some vintage fabrics and an old magazine rack along with homemade pickles, jams and jellies.. A crow picture, saltwater taffy and more... 

A very good day... 

Thank you, dear Lord for your blessings.. 

While I was working over there Terry vacuumed and scrubbed through downstairs and cooked the veggies for Supper..

Such a wonderful man I married.. 

Isn't God good?  smile...

Tomorrow morning I hope to get the jam made... 

And thank you for dropping by.. 

Welcome to the new followers.. So glad you joined the site.. 

I so appreciated all of your sweet comments last time.. 

You guys rock... smile.. 

Sending you all a great big hug...