The Stone House Primitives: My Living Room

Sunday, February 10, 2013

My Living Room

I was going through pictures the other day and realized that when I gave a tour of my home a while back that I had forgotten to show you all my living room so here goes...

Don't mind the paperwork on the floor. I usually just have old books

on top of the desks and then I have the bag that I got in the dity bag swap

from Valerie at Yorkie's Prims hanging from the seat. Valerie put the name of my grade school on the bag and it is perfect for right there!

Old spinning wheel and yard reeler (I am sure that is not the proper name) from an auction a couple of years ago. There is a place not to far from my house that offers a spinning class...maybe someday!

A cabinet that I made from an old crate and some scrap wood.

I think this is my favorite thing in the room lol!

This is an old painting from an auction (same as the spinning wheel),

on the back is hand written in pencil "1913 Xmas to: Ida".

The sconces are a thrift store find.

Flip down desk, electric "oil" lamp, and print are all from the spinning wheel auction

(needless to say I had a lot of fun that day...poor Jene lol!)

Old quilt from the prim shop in town ($22-, had to have it!)

on a blanket ladder that was my mom's

Hope you all enjoyed the tour!

We had another ducky day here today so when I went down to get everyone in of course they were happy as pigs in mud...or should I say ducks in in mud, same difference! No snuggling tonight!

I have been nursing a couple of wings on poor little Marly. Ruger has decided that he is in love with her and is a bit ruff so he has clawed up both of her wings pretty badly. Every morning and evening I am putting my home made Gardner's Salve on the raw spots and it seems to be helping it heal.

Hope you all have a wonderful evening!

May God bless you richly,

Kendra

7 comments:

Primitive StarsFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM
Evening Kendra, loved the tour of your one, so cozy....wonderful spinning wheel and that crate is perfect....oh, hope Marly will be fine, naughty Rugar.......Blessings Francine.
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DorothyFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:40 AM
Very nice tour! Poor Marley -- tell that Ruger to play nice :) Cake was awesomely delish -- tell the ducks good job!!!
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Wendy @ Ravenwood WhimziesFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:31 AM
Nice pictures Kendra. Thanks for sharing. Our chickens do not share your duckies' love of the mud...except if it means there are worms around. It's been much too cold lately anyway, but they aren't real fond of walking in the snow either.
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KarenFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:36 AM
Good morning Kendra...I certainly enjoyed your tour...and you did do damage to the wallet that day didn't you....but it's all just gorgeous and I see whay it all came home with you.
What a wonderfully creative person you were to make that crate into a wall cupboard...no wonder it's a favorite.
Karen
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Raggedy CreationsFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:52 AM
I enjoy going to auctions too but never seem to find as many goodies as you did Kendra.

Felicia
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Simple PleasuresFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:44 PM
You tell Rugger Auntie Michelle say's to stop that rough stuff with sweet Marley! Naughty duck.
xoxo
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Firecracker KidFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:04 PM
Excellent old pieces of history. I like that crate into a cabinet there.
Aww poor Marley. Darn Ruger, take it easy!

Carol
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Essential Oils

I have spoken of and shared some of the benefits that I am familiar with lavender essential oil and it seemed to spark a lot of interest so I thought I would share some of the bit of knowledge that I have on other various essential oils, their uses and benefits.

After using an essential oil be sure to wash your hands well so as not to risk eye contact or contact with something that it may stain (it is oil and just as veggie oil would these oils will make a greasy stain...it'll just smell better.)

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

as a sleep aid: rub 1-2 drops gently into temples or apply to sternum

as an aid to sore, achy muscles: rub a few drops gently inta affected area (s)

as a bath oil: add 5-20 drops to running bath water

as a decongestant: in a bowl of hot water add a few drops of oil, place a bath towel over your head, and inhale/breath in vapors or put essential oils directly onto chest

as an air freshener: 5-25 drops on new furnace filter

5-10 drops into running dish water

5-25 drops into new vacuum bag

I also add 5-10 drops to my homemade cleaners

as a perfume: apply to wrist, elbow, crease, behind knee, sternum, or neck or add to body lotion

as a pick-me-up: apply oil to a cotton ball and sniff

as a room freshener: add 5-20 drops into an empty glass misting bottle then add distilled water, leave 1/4" at the top of the bottle; shake well

*oil can be applied to the soles of your feet if you do not care for a scent but still desire the benefits

*do not apply oil to face; with the exception of lavender; I do apply tea tree directly to pimples

* do not ingest oils

I am Here is where I am simply going to share some of the knowledge that I have of certain essential oils and their therapeutic uses/what they are used to alleviate symptoms of. I hope to add to the list weekly if not more often.

Not alphabetical (sorry, I did it by my faves LOL!)

prices are per 1/2 fl oz

Lavender: approx. $11-

burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema (Hiney swears by it!), dermatitis, fainting, headaches (I swear by it!), flu, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne (my preference), boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis

This is my fave. to add to dish or bath water and to my homemade cleaners, calming, relaxing scent.

Citronella: approx. $3.50

as an insecticide, deodorant, tonic, stimulant

Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on underarm area or apply to exposed skin (not face or other sensitive areas) as a bug repellent. I have been using this as a deodorant for a few weeks now, WOW! what a difference and no harmful chemicals.

Tea Tree: approx. $7.75

use for fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, flu, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, and hysteria

I love this one for rashes, I must have gotten into something on that kayak trip and I have had a rash on my arm since, well I started rubbing tea tree oil onto the rash and it starting to settle down now...maybe coincidence but I like to think it's the oil.

Eucalyptus: approx. $5.50

sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches and pains, as an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory

I use this on my feet when they are really aching, rub on with a cotton ball and put on socks before climbing under the sheets at night!

Peppermint: approx. $7.50

inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, flatulence, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis

This works wonderfully for achy muscles and headaches, just put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on achy area (works great on shoulders and neck) or put a drop on each temple for a head ache. Chewing a piece of peppermint gum works great for settling an upset stomach.