Theme Thursday Collections !!!

Pendleton Wool Blankets


Fun Signs

Cast Iron Banks


Americana




Blown Glass Christmas Ornaments



Apothecary Jars


Whirligigs


Old World Santa's


Tin Toys


Pendleton Round-Up Memorabilia


Halloween Decor (Kim Hardt orginials and designs)


Whimsy Place Settings


Steiff Animals


Tobacco Tins





AND A TON OF WHIMSY ! ! ! !

Theme Thursday Limousin ! ! !

Another Limousin



Limousins are a genetic source of larger weaning weights and muscle mass while maintaining relatively low birth weights. Limousins are known for their muscular build, feed efficiency, ease of management and comparable calving ease to other breeds. Limousin cattle produce the leaner cuts of beef that have become a staple of the modern market.

Theme Thursday Button

Pink Buttons




Red Buttons

















Orange Buttons




Yellow Buttons



Green Buttons















Blue Buttons



Purple Buttons

Theme Thursday Shoe

Oh my....let's see...we've got the Eastern Oregon Cowgirl Thing goin on


































or my personal favorite,.... she says with a smile....

Theme Thursday Summertime ! ! !

BBQ's













Ice Cream Cones












Fresh Berries











Carnivals












Sprinklers

















Popcycles
























Lake Retreats














Farmers Markets

Theme Thursday Roof

The Calming Effect

Theme Thursday Swing !!!

Theme Thursday Clock!!

Theme Thursday--Suitecase !!!

Personal Favorite



A quick overnighter


Ole' Blue


This screams vacation







Love Leather




Everyone needs a little red in their life


Into the City

Theme Thursday--Vacation !!!

Off to the beach:

























And, if the ecomony has taken a bite of you, bunt:



Don't forget the beach ball!

Theme Thursday--(WH) !!

OK I'm the literal one. It's all I know...yes I color inside the lines and I hate it! Thus Theme Thursday .....(WH)

WHeather Vane (spelling whoops?!)























WHirligigs


































Pendleton WHiskey




















Tin WHistles










Dish WHimsey
A "Footed" Cake Plate










Tree Topper WHimsey

























WHipped Mocha Martini

















WHite Flower

Themed Thursday Wind !!!

Oregon Delights
American Pride










Kite Boarding:Columbia River Gorge in Oregon









Windy Coast: Seaside, Oregon









Amber Waves of Grain: Pendleton, Oregon










Hot Air Balloon Rides
(not my photo)












Alternative Energy Source Wind Turbines: Helix, Oregon









Kite Flying Contest: Cannon Beach, Oregon

Theme Thursday--Water !!!

Water Oh My. I live in the Pacific Northwest-Oregon and we are fortunate to have water EVERYWHERE. There are so many to choose from I will just post a few:




The Oregon Coast







Seal Rock Oregon Coast











Cape Disappointment Pacific Coast












Out our cabin back door...this is Bell Cow Creek...yep that is the actual name! It's precious..(The bell cow is a lead cow who wears a bell so the other cows will follow her.) Kind of fun don't you think!












This is the Grand Ronde about 30 minutes away in the north eastern part of our state...Union County













Tanner Creek in the Columbia River Gorge













Wind surfing on the Columbia River about 2 hours east of me











Wind surfing ..Hood River Oregon







Wind surfing Arlington Oregon









Our majestic Mt. Hood an hour from Portland









The famous Multhmomah Falls on the Columbia River










The Willamette River and Portland Oregon's skyline

Theme Thursday--Fire !!!

I have never "bought into" prevent forest fires. Don't get me wrong, I am not a pyromaniac and I believe in being very responsible while visiting forested lands. In fact, I am a "land steward" as a hobbyist. That said....forest fires renew our lands by giving back nutrients, burning out ladder fuels, killing deadly pine beetle and spruce bud worms and allowing new seeds to germinate and give forests life. My grandfather a 8th generation cattle rancher learned from his Native American neighbors to set fire to his range land when he left it in the fall for his valley ranch in Northern California. When he returned to his summer range the next spring all grasses were new and life was abundant. My family arrived in northern California in 1856. We still hold the title to the lands but regulations have been imposed by those in Washington DC who know NOTHING of range management thus the reason for the now raging forest fires and deadly beetle outbreaks. If they subscribed to "control burns" our lands would be so much more healthy for everyone to enjoy. How about less government regulation...let nature do what it is suppose to do without costly intervention. Our tax dollars could certainly be used for better purposes.

Fires Renewing the Earth
(not my photos)

Yellowstone fire 1988







Yellowstone Fire 1988












OK now I am off my political stand and on to rustic fireplaces. I love our mountain home...the warmth of the fireplaces are extraordinary in the fall and winter and still a delight on cold spring mornings!!! Wish I had this 1st photo fireplace...oh my!(1st Photo not mine)

























And because this is a whimsy site....I have added some favorite toys!!!


Cast Iron Firemen Toys:




























Tin Firemen Toys:

Theme Thursday--Earth !!!

Wheat in Eastern Oregon is our cash crop. Without earth and all it's nutrients the world would be a little more hungry. (of note, a couple of these are not my photos)

Theme Thursday--Egg!!!

Peek A Boo!!!

Sugar Eggs

Theme Thursday--10 !!!

10 Ten's

Theme Thursday--Mineral !!!

Tin is a Mineral:

! ! ! TIN TOYS ! ! !



Tin Raymond Robot













Tin Zeppelin














Tin Drum










Tin Rosie Robot
















Tin Car








Tin Pail












Tin Ferris Wheel











OK, Brass isn't a mineral but I couldn't resist a Brass Monkey

Theme Thursday--Vegetable !!!

I Can't Decide which delicious jewel to add, so.....

Mushroom













Asparagus






















Garlic---yum!























Peppers (OK ..really a fruit)
















Peas

Blarney

Top o the morn

May luck come your way








Watch out For the Leprechauns pouring green beer

Theme Thursday--Animal !!!

What is it about a sock monkey that brings a smile to ones face

Girls Night Out

A group of my friends meets once a month for a quick refresher on each others life's...no malicious gossip...just catching up. It's fun and comforting.

Where oh where is spring?

Wishing these little boogers are just poking their heads up, maybe next month at this time~

March Maddness

OK, I had way-y-y too much fun with yesterdays post. It was my 1st for Themed Thursdays and am looking forward to the next. I am a visual person....but not talented....you know, artsy, etc.... I just know what I like or makes me feel cheerful. Thanks for all the great comments!!! I love whimsy.
PS...it is still snowing in Oregon...thus the title, March Madness.

Themed Thursday Glass

New to link's but I found a sight hosting Themed Thursdays and it's so fun. Today is glass so I had to post several of my favoritesDon't you LOVE the colors!!!!Makes one want to jump in

Find Happiness

Faking it today....had to find something bright.

Oregon Snow

Holy Moly it's still snowing in Oregon. I'm lookin for spring.

Looking at the Stars

Weren't the Oscars fabulous.....when Queen Latifa sang her tribute to "I'll Be Seeing You" I thought I would loose it...I LOVE that song and in that context it was fabulous!!

The Letter M

Kat at justabeachkat assigned me the letter "M" in the fun Letter Game at my request.

Here are the rules: You write about ten things you love that begin with your assigned letter, and post it at your place. When people comment on your list, you give them a letter, and the chain will continue.

So here are my 10 favorite "M"s, in no particular order:

1. Motherhood






2. Mexican Food






3. Martinis and Margaritas in Fun Glasses










4. M & M's




5. Manolo Blahnik Heels





6. Mocha's and Macchiato's from Starbucks







7. Merriment and Whimsy










8. Mountain Meadow's





9. Movie House Popcorn










10. Mantels

Too Many to Mention

OK I decided to open a 2nd blog because I have a few other interests besides ornaments and I can post them here.

Things I like:

Polka Dots















The color of lemons












Valentines Day













All sorts of hard candy









Birthday Cakes














Fun Drinks













Red Patient Leather








Santa's








Deciduous Trees












Red Doors



Oh There Are Just too Many to Mention !!!