Sad News, Pretty Roses, Babies and Cottages

It is with a heavy heart that I have to write the sad news that my wonderful little dog, Pretty had to be put to sleep yesterday. Bye Bye Pretty, we'll miss you very much.

But life goes on and I had this post already done so I share it here with you.

One of my favourite boxes in my considerable collection of boxes, is this stationery box from the 50's. It still has some of the original writing sheets in it.  How gorgeous are the roses on this? 

 

 

 

And on this?

 

 

Also Lovely to Look At.

I caught my son, Chris,  heading out the door for a night out. All dressed up and looking gorgeous so I had to grab my camera and snap!

"Ah, hurry up Ma - I have a hot date waiting"

 

I can remember when he was all dressed up in this little bonnet! Ahhhhh!, (he is going to kill me for this)

I made it for his christening. I can't believe I used to be able to do this stitch. It looks complicated to me now. 

 

And speaking of beautiful babies (Yes, you were Chris!)

 I came across this piece of vintage ephemera to share with you.

I love the graphics on the back of cherubs playing with photographic chemicals?!!!

 

 

 Cottage Cross Stitch Collection Gets Going!
 
I have decided to have a go at cross stitch after my recent thrifting find of a large cottage

and then the lovely Twiggypeassticks sent me this little cottage beauty..

 I will be framing this and keeping it. Very pretty. Thanks Twiggy.
 

Comments

[Tracey]

Sorry about your little doggy Pam.
Your son looks very handsome, you could at least put on a photo of him in his bonnet!
Tracey xxx

[Twiggy]

My pleasure. Sorry to hear about Pretty :( I think you should post a photo of your boy in his bonnet too, he does look very handsome, must take after his parents !!
Twiggy x

[Lorraine]

So sorry to hear about Pretty, Pam. {{hugs}} It is always so sad when a beloved pet goes and my thoughts are with you.

Thank you for your best wishes, I'm feeling very frustrated at the moment. Off to lie down again after my cuppa.

[Josie]

sorry to hear about Pretty, when I first read the title, I thought omg, your husband is no longer with us...
the cross stitch cottage picture looks great
Josie x

[Colleen]

Oh my heart just broke..I am so very sorry..I know the rest of your post was gorgeous..but I can't get past your missing Pretty. Please know I'm sending hugs to you.. :-(

[sage]

Deepest sympathies, losing a dog is more than just losing a friend, they entwine themselves into your heart so quickly and yet a part of you knows their span is but a shadow of yours it still doesn't stop you from grieving for the loss.. xx

[Val]

Oh I'm so sorry about Pretty. xxx

[angie]

My darling Pam and Paul. I know your heart is scalded Pretty was such a lovely little dog, she always made me laugh, she was soooooo tiny but with a huge personality, manys the time she put mick in his place!! She really was like an old lady, she was charming , so goodbye to the wicked est little pixie , and much love to you and flynner xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Angie .

[Catherine]

Your son has a definite long-suffering look on his face, ha ha! It's like, ok, I'll put up with you for one minute just because I know it's the path of least resistance...! x x x
Catherine

[Mimi]

oh pam and paul...sorry for your loss of pretty!...but she's playing in the fields of doggie heaven and sleeping by a nice warm fire with the doggie angels!...sending you off a proper note via email...had a little drama going on with erin kathleen...positive side of drama? she's free of what turned out to be abusive boyfriend!..yes, this mother's heart can sleep well now that we've got her back home for a bit!...hugs and kisses to you and paul from southern california, mimi

[Kimme]

I am so sorry to hear Pretty has passed on. My sympathies
to you all, including Chewie and Pants the cat.

Many hugs and love, kimme

[Lace hearts]

Oh I am sorry about Pretty. It's so upsetting when a pet dies... they are such a part of the family.
I did smile at the picture of your son, followed by the picture of his baby hat. What a lovely thing to do. Only a mum would!

[Marilyn]

Pam, I'm so sorry about your little Pretty. I know how very special my little Toby is to us and so my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugs,
Marilyn

[amy]

Your son is very handsome. I love that you showed his baby bonnet!!!
Amy

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I was going for a more modern look to my card (well, because my kids asked me not to make it all "frilly and stuff"). Since they will be the ones giving this card to DH's mom, I figured I would go with what they would like to give her. :-) The rose (from the Roses in Bloom set) is embossed onto Vellum c.s. using Detail Black embossing powder and layered for some extra dimension. The sentiment (also from the Roses in Bloom set) is also embossed...I think it really helps it stand out a little bit more. I then added some,e stitching, and a few embellishments and my card was finished! :-)

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