Well, as you can see my blog is undergoing some changes.  I'm trying desperately to develop a new look, a new feel and, of course, I'm doing it myself and having issues!  Please bear with me as I attempt to do web design, something I have no knowledge of!!!!  And be sure to check out both of my etsy shops as I add more and more items for sale, some I've created, some others have made and some are just supplies for mixed media projects.

A Remade Life        and       Love That Vintage Style

and here are a few pic's of my sweet, pregnant daughter, Brittany's shower:

God Bless,
Pat, A Remade Life

Christmas in our hearts

Well, Christmas is over but not the joy it brought to our hearts.  My three children were with me and we had a fantastic time just enjoying each other, eating, last minute shopping, eating, opening gifts, eating----did I mention we ate alot?!  We had a good time and now we have good memories.  Christmas should be year-round (and it is when you know Jesus!!)  God Bless all and any who read this,

                          Here's my gang in front of the Christmas tree--notice that "Santa" Tulip is not impressed!

                                     Santa Tulip livened up a little--"Did someone say cookies"?

                                                 Here we are--The Gills's in all their glory!!!!

                          My sweet daughter, Brittany, due on March 3rd--Santa Tulip is still not impressed!

                                       Brittany and Santa Tulip--you guessed it, not impressed

                                           Ok, now Santa Tulip is REALLY not impressed!!

                                           Night, night, Santa Tulip, rest well until next year!

God Bless,
Pat,  A Remade Life

Christmas at the Gill's home!

It's Christmas time at the Gill house!!  There is glitz and glitter all around my home but my favorite decoration is my aluminum Christmas tree.  It's not vintage but it's wonderful!!  I never liked fake trees when I was a kid but I've changed my views as I've 'matured'.  I just love the way the lights twinkle against the silver of the tree and how the ornaments seem to glow.  It just seems to brighten my whole house!!  But of course, we remember and celebrate the true meaning of this holiday--the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.  May the joy, love and peace of this blessed holiday be with you all!!
God's Blessings and Merry Christmas!!

Pat, A Remade Life

Living life out loud!!

There is just toooooo much to tell you about all that's been going on, but I'm trying to get my feet back under me and start posting on a more regular basis!!  Let us hope this works!!  The fall is one of my busiest seasons with lots of shows to attend and with the Humble Trade Days which I manage as part of my 'real job'.  Combine that with mom still in a nursing home for rehab on her leg, a pregnant daughter and house issues and that makes for a very hectic life!!  But God is in control and He makes all things good for those who are His so here are a few pictures of some of the furniture I've been working on--hope you like them! 

                                                 This desk & chair set was totally pink!

                                                I painted the top of the desk with blackboard paint!

It was sooooo much fun working on this desk & chair---the more I worked on it, the crazier it got!!  I'm working on some more children's furniture and will post pictures soon!!

Love to all and God Bless all and any who read this,

Pat, A Remade Life

Life moves too fast!!

Where has the time gone!!!???  It seems like just yesterday that I posted pictures of my sweet Tulip but it's been much longer than that.  So much has happened since my last post.  My 86 yr old mom fell and broke her leg right below the hip line.  She had to have surgery---a rod put in her thigh--and she is currently in rehab.  On top of that, she has been fighting cancer for a while now and she has been on chemo.  All that adds up to slow healing and no walking for at least 3-mos!!  She is not a happy camper right now and she wants out of rehab ASAP!!  Poor mom, we are doing all we can to make her comfortable.  Thank the Lord for my sister, Barbara, who is retired and able to take care of mom.  Love you Barbara Jean!!  Anyway, other news is that my daughter is pregnant and there will be the sound of tiny feet in our home in the near future!!  Well actually, we have tiny feet now--Tulip!!  But you know what I mean.  We are excited and preparing for this new arrival in Feb. 2012.  I'll update you as this blessed event progresses. 
I'm trying to work on a few projects and will be posting pictures soon of my recent activities.  It's really hard to stay motivated with so much going on, but ideas keep coming so I'm trying to stay involved in my crafts.  In the meantime, here are more pictures of my sweetie-pie puppy, Tulip!!

This is Tulips very own pet - "George"

                                            Tulip really loves George and carries him everywhere!

                                     This is Tulip in trouble--and trying not to look me in the eye!

"If I don't see it, then it didn't happen, right?"

"Maybe if I smile I won't be in trouble!"

This is why Tulip was in trouble--she tore into a bag of jewelry
and destroyed a necklace!! - Bad Tulip!!

Who could stay mad at this face?!?!!  Ok Tulip, you're forgiven!!

Hope you enjoyed the pictures of the lovely Tulip--I'll be posting pictures of all my latest creations soon!!

God Bless all and any who read this,

Pat,  A Remade Life 



Too Much To Do!!!

Soooooo sorry I haven't been posting much lately.  Between trade shows, an estate sale I managed for a friend (you can see pictures on my other blog -  http://www.twohumblepickers.blogspot.com/  - )  staying with my mom on weekends AND getting a new puppy dog---well, as you can image, it's been a little busy around my house.  And talking about my house, it looks like the home of a major hoarder!!  I've been to 2-different estate sales and picked up LOTS of great stuff.  I've got boxes and boxes and boxes of this great stuff ALL over my house--there will be NO pictures of this!  I'm sorting, checking it out and re-pricing so I've had to spread out pretty much everywhere--when did this stuff take over my life!!
On a positive note, my new doggie is such a blessing--her name is Tulip and I got her from a rescue league.  She is 1-yr old and they found her just wandering around the streets--poor baby!  She is so cute, so sweet and EVERYONE that meets her loves her immediately.  I've posted a few pictures for your enjoyment.  I'll be posting again soon (I promise) and show pictures of all my treasures--BUT NOT MY HOUSE! 
Enjoy sweet Tulip !!!

                                                 This is Tulip!!

                                                     She loves to play

                                                                   and play

                                                  This is one tired Tulip!!

Please take me to bed!

I just can't keep my eyes open!

And she's out!!--night, night sweet Tulip


And that's that--God Bless All and Any who read this,
Pat,  A Remade Life

                    

New friends found at an estate sale!

I recently went to an estate sale my good friend Judy (http://www.twohumblepickers.blogspot.com/) told me about.  It was a long way from her house but I was staying at my mom's that weekend so I was already half way there!  So down to Galveston we went, my mom tagging along even though she doesn't care for that sort of thing.  What a great sale!!  It was a 6200 sq ft home close to the beach in Galveston, Tx and it was FULL, I said FULL of costumes, vintage hats, mannequins, vintage furs, vintage clothing, furniture and all sorts of theatrical paraphernalia!!  It had been owned by a gentleman named Danny Morgan, quite a talented fellow from what I've been told---he had become very well known not only in Galveston but also in New York and California.  He was acquainted with numerous hollywood stars and was very much sought after for his costuming ability and stage/party decoration.  Unfortunately, Danny had passed away and this sad event leads us back to the estate sale.  I found myself wandering through this huge home with the many, many other seekers of treasures and I was overwhelmed by the beauty of all I saw.  AND, the lovely lady who was managing the estate sale, Christine Solis, and her wonderful crew were phenomenal!!  Despite the heat, the large crowd of 'not always so nice' customers and all the hard work involved in an estate sale, they were always curtious, kind and helpful.  So I hope you enjoy these pictures of one of the best 'picks' I've ever been on!! and p.s.----Judy showed up on the second day--I knew she couldn't stay away from a good pick!!



PLEASE NOTE:  BLOGGER IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO POST PICTURES AT THIS TIME---go to  http://www.twohumblepickers.blogspot.com/  to see the pics!
God bless all and any who read this,
Pat, A Remade Life