Carnton Plantation - Franklin, TN

These are some pictures I took at Carnton Plantation in Franklin, TN, last Fall. So much Civil War history here. Front view.

Back view.



The day I was there, Robert Hicks, Author of "The Widow of the South" was there also. He appeared to be giving a couple a tour - that is him on the right on the top balcony. The white dots in the pictures are to cover faces - sorry I don't know the people. :-)

I will not attempt to write about Carnton Plantation, as I am sure I would leave out some of the most important facts about it's history and it's roll in the Civil War, as there is so much history there. Instead, if you are interested, Google Carnton Plantation and click "Carnton Plantation.org" and click "History" at the top left, and also take the UTube video tour with Robert Hicks ( usually comes up as the 3rd selection when you Google), and view the related video (same site), "Carnton Plantation - Historic Franklin TN (this one has info. about the buildings - additions, changes, formal gardens, etc.). We did not tour the inside that day, but hope to the next time I go.

How would you like to decorate that house? :-D

Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Glenda

San Franciscan Dolls House

Friday 3/13/09: I have really been slacking lately, and have not worked on any of my miniatures or jewelry in quiet some time now (spending to much time on computer) :-) . The San Franciscan is my main miniature project at this point in time.


I started putting some flooring in and got frustrated. The alcoves in front of the bay windows are the problem, and I don't really want to buy a tool to cut the flooring. Think I will check around and see if someone has a small power tool to cut it with. Had to walk away from it for a while and have not gone back. Just may have to go a different route with the floors. I did do some wall measurements, so need to decide if I will wallpaper or paint the walls. This is what the inside looks like right now.



I am anxious to start putting the furniture and decorative objects inside. I would rather decorate, than do the construction work. :-)

Just want to say "THANK YOU" to everyone who visits my blog and I really enjoy hearing from you and appreciate your comments.
Have a Happy Weekend!



Glenda

Old Candy Containers

Just some little treasures: Last week I did a post on some old candy jars that came from my Father's business. I meant to add these photos with the same post - these also are old glass candy containers. Some came from his business, and some I found elsewhere. There are many different shapes out there. I have scottie dogs, another kind of dog (not sure what kind), a firetruck, and a car. Pictures not that great - why is it so hard to photo glass or anything that sparkles?

This is a picture of the original label on the bottom. These were made by T.H. Stough Co., Jeannette, PA during the 40's & 50's. Notice how simple the ingredients are in the candy. :) The label would be pulled off to get to the little beads of candy.

There also were glass containers like this that had a screw on top to pour the candy out, however, I don't have any of those. I stopped collecting candy containers in the early 80's, and have given some away.

Mother Nature must be angry about something. It was 78 yesterday. 40's today and dropping as I type, then sleet and freezing rain starting tonight, thru tomorrow morning. :(

Hope everyone has a great day!
Glenda

Trash to Treasure & Junkin

Hope everyone had a good weekend. It was busy around here, and the temps. were great, so found every excuse to be outside. :-)

A Trash to Treasure: This clock is great example of a "trash to treasure". Many years ago,was out "junkin" and found this clock in pieces in a box. The clock part was in tack, but the cabinet part had many of the pieces broken off - some in the box - some missing. Some of the wood looked like it was water damaged. I do n't remember what I paid for it, but I am sure it was not very much. It stayed in the box for a few years, and almost got rid of it, then someone told me her husband liked to work on old clocks, and would see what he could do. He did a great job - made some pieces based on what was still there, and refinished the wood. The key was missing, so I did not know if the clock would even work or not, and got a very pleasant surprise, when he had a key that would wind the clock and it worked. :) I don't keep it running all the time (it is so old and loud ), but I do wind it occasionally to try and keep the parts working.

Went Junkin:
Went "junkin" one day last week, but did not find a lot. Maybe I am just getting more selective about what I spend my dollar on. :) I did find a little bling to add to my stash to repurpose. A pair of old rhinestone shoe clips for $2.98, which is unusual, because usually if it is matching set, they are a lot more. A cloisonne butterfly pin, and a porcelain heart with a dove pin - $l.98 ea. , and the other piece is a clip earring. Should have retaken the picture - the colors on the butterfly are very pretty.

Found this recipe box for $1.98 (dated l980), and the cards had not been used. :) Happy with my finds and on my way home, I kept smelling something. Not a bad smell, but like a room spray or such. Anyway, I went to clean up the box and realized it was the cards inside. Apparently where ever it lived in it's earlier life, it's owner used a lot of room spray and it absorbed into the cards. My daughter was here yesterday, and as soon as she saw the box she said "you got this for me?". :-) She did not mind the smell - Oh well, so much for the recipe box.



I had planned to go to a Home Expo show this weekend, with camera in hand, but forgot about it until Sunday morning. The day had already been planned for a family get together.

Just a Dab of This and That. :-)
Hope everyone has a great week.

Glenda

Jars - A Remember When

I am sure many of you out there in blogland don't remember, when many times candy was kept in jars at the local store. When someone wanted to buy some, they would just reach in take out the number of pieces they wanted (with a bare hand no less). Well, most of the time the pieces were wrapped, or the store clerk would use tissue paper, and were 2 for a penny. A nickle went a long way in those days. :) I remember the peanut butter logs in the jar and they were one of my favorites. You could get a little bag of lemon drops at the 5 and Dime store, that were so good - much better than those today. Probabley because they did not have all the preservatives and mystery ingredients in them. Now days, if you mention lemon drops, a lot think of the drink. :) Well - these are two of those candy jars. These came out of my Father's business. The marbles in the largest jar were from his stock also - with the exception of a few on top. Someone saw my jar of marbles one time and thought I collected them, so brought me some more. :) The smaller jar has a glass lid, and I use it for packs of crackers and such. I know - wallpaper still on my "to do list".


Remember when ginger jars were a hot item. Late 60's & early 70's, seemed like everyone had a ginger jar. This one was a gift, and started out with a top. Converted it to a lamp and kept the top for a long time, but it eventually got broke. That is ok, because I would have kept it as a lamp anyway. Years ago I was in a waiting room, glancing at a magazine and saw one just like mine - also made into a lamp. I don't remember the exact price, but it made me appreciate mine more.

Cloudy, but suppose to be in the lower 70's today - I am waiting!
Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Glenda

Snow !!

It was predicted, and the grocery stores were packed Saturday morning, I am sure. I don't drink milk and already had bread so I stayed at home. :-) When a few flurries start falling, the whole area goes into panic mode. However, we had a lot more than a few flurries this time. I took these pictures Saturday afternoon.



Why is the door between me and the snow? IT WAS COLD OUT THERE!



These I took Sunday morning.



Someone said we got about 7 ins. in this immediate area. Not to far from here got only a couple of inches, and a little further North got 12 to 18 inches. So I had to go measure :) - Most places were 5 ins. What ever it was, it was more than enough! My poor azaleas are under there!



Lessons Learned: Get under the umbrella, not off to the side, when trying to lower umbrella so the snow will fall off (snow is very cold & wet on your back). Do not knock off one side at a time, because the weight will shift and umbrella will start to lean. Learn to move VERY fast - hold onto umbrella stand while knocking snow off the opposite side, before the whole thing falls over taking table and all with it. The rest can stay on there for all I care. Most Valuable Lesson Learned: When it starts snowing, lower umbrella - even if it is cold out there! Don't ask me how I know all this!



Poor thing, looks so cold!





To answer some of your questions......

Emerald Green Glassware:
Glenda: I don't think I have ever seen the water goblets - bet they are beautiful.

Lynne: These dishes came in oats - however, other kinds of dishes often came in detergent and cereal.

Domestic Designer: I have seen the small glasses and think they are juice glasses.

Rusty Metal:

lvorftiques and Ann: We were not sure if those frames were old. The place had a combination of antique, vintage, new, and reproduction (lots of reproduction).

Hope everyone has a great day.

Glenda