Tuesday, July 22, 2008

This and That

Well that's what today's post is.....a little of this and that!

First of all, I want to say thanks to all who have entered the giveaway so far! I've got all the names thus far waiting in my Americana basket, ready for Joy to pick the lucky winner tomorrow evening at 10:00 p.m. (Central time). I'm so excited.....I can't wait to see who it is! There's still time to sign up, if you haven't done so....just scroll down to the post below and leave your comment under that post and I'll get your name in the basket!

And I did a little dreaming today...After seeing Linda of Behind My Red Door publish her first magazine....I've been wanting to do the same...(Except now Linda is having her home published in Country Sampler for real....it's THE REAL THING!) I'm so excited for her! And I believe that Linda of Primp Your Pad started this whole thing (she is also going to be featured in Country Sampler). They are both very talented ladies and have wonderful primitive homes! But back to my dreaming...mine is not in Country Sampler for real....so I made my own copy! It sure was fun and there's something exciting about seeing your home on the cover of a magazine! If you want to give it a try, click here.



Also, I wanted to also thank Angie of Sugar Plum Patch because she also gave me an award! Thanks, Angie! I'm very honored that you thought of me!



And last but not least, I'm going to leave you with a picture of my dad and his mom (my grandma) from the reunion that we went to a week or so ago. She is 90 years young! I love this photo because she's sitting on my dad's lap! It was certainly a moment I was glad to have my camera!



I just love this picture! Isn't it sweet?

22 comments:

Raggedy Angel said...

I love that picture! You are so blessed to have your Daddy and your Grandmother....I don't have either one....Hug em and love em all you can!
I cannot wait to see who wins! Beth

Colleen/And Baby Makes Five said...

What a fun post, Tammy! The excitement sure is building, isn't it?

Your dining room is so inviting! And that picture of your dad and grandma is so sweet. There's no way she looks 99! My Nana will be 94 next month and she sure doesn't look her age either. I hope I have some of those genes!

Have a wonderful day, my friend!

Jody V said...

Hi Tammy,

I am very new to blogging and am having a great time viewing everyone else's!! I need to get my house going and you sound very motivational!! Good luck with your new endevour!

Jody V

Black Sheep Lisa said...

Oh your grandmother and dad look so sweet! LOve your Magazine cover!
Blessings

Farmchick said...

Hi! Your magazine cover looks wonderful! I really LOVE the picture of your Grandma and Dad...it is just soooooo sweet! My Grandma just turned 92 a few weeks ago. She is my only grandparent left....
Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog and for saying you are going to add me to your fav. blogs....I am going to do the same!

Hugs~

Kindra-At Home With K said...

I would buy Country at Home! I love that picture you used! Wasn't that fun to do?! We can dream, right?!

Joy, pick me! pick me!! I can't wait to see who the winner is.

What a great picture of your grandma and dad. I'm glad you had a good time at your reunion.

the said...

They are SO sweet ! I love it! Makes me tear up a little......

Cant wait to see who wins your giveaway! Keeping fingers crossed!
Stephanie

Deb said...

Hi Tammy, I love this picture, my dad's mom passed when I was about 9 and my dad just two weeks ago. So to have them both, is something to be cherished. Deb

Gettysburg Homestead said...

What a cool magazine cover Tammy!!!

What a great pic from the family reunion. She looks great for 90!!! I hope I make it there lokking that good.

Fingers crossed I'm gonna win those shutters!!!!! LOL
Mary

the said...

Hey there, I tagged you , come on by and check it out!
Stephanie

Tammy said...

Awww...that is SO sweet- what a wonderful picture!

I missed your stopping by lately...a couple of posts ago, I thanked you for the sweet awards!

Right now, my whole family is gone camping...I have the house all to myself! I look forward to this every year and at the same time, I really miss them!

Have a great rest of the week!
~Tammy (the other one!)

Deb said...

I Tammy, I've made my magazine cover but for some reason I can't get it to load onto my blog post. Can you walk me through it?

Jo-Anne said...

Very, very sweet picture, Tammy. That is certainly one for the scrapbook.

I love your magazine cover. That would be a magazine that I wouldn't be able to pass up!
These are so clever!

Oh...I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight just hoping, hoping, hoping that tomorrow is my lucky day!!!!

Deb said...

Thanks! It worked. Deb

pinetrees on the moor said...

HI tammy,love the country sampler magazine, i am sure you will be next to go in the country sampler magazine for real you have such a great home.Lovely picture of your Dad and Gran what a lovely keepsake.Blessings to you all~Kate~

Anonymous said...

Tammy,
Love the magazine you made...Lovely home. Congrats to your friend that her home is going to be published in Country Sampler...I love that magazine. Congrats on your first opining with your etsy shop. I hope you will suceed. Love your blog...I will be back to visit. Love the shutters...It's so cute! Count me in the drawing. AWWWW....That's so sweet of your grandma and your dad. MEMORIES TO TREASURES! :0 Smiles and Hugs

Anonymous said...

Ok first of all that is the sweetest pic of your dad and grandma!! how lucky for you! I have neither so I am a little jealous! LOL

Second, your dining room looks great on the "cover" of the magazine!! I do think you house would qualify for the real thing!!

Your blog has really come a long way and I so enjoy it!! Thanks!!
Jill G (jbean)

Bobbi Jo Nichols said...

Love the picture that is pricless. Your Grandmother looks great. What a treasure you got with your camera.
Congradulations on your award too! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Anonymous said...

Tammy, love the magazine cover! Your blog actually was the first blog I ran across from Country Sampler. Ive got you on the top of the list I look at every evening. you gals have got me inspired to work on a craft I love. I have my summers off from teaching special needs and I have been grunging everything in sight!! Keep coming with the ideas. Hopefully I can figure out how to start a blog and show photos. I too and very proud of my home and would love to share it with you all. Good luck with your shop. I will be browsing alot. Dawn

Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~ said...

Dawn,

Thank you so much! Let me know if you get a blog going...I'd love to visit!

Jill,

Thanks for those nice comments! If you lived closer, I'd "share" my dad and grandma with you!

Thanks to all of you for these sweet comments on the magazine and my dad and grandma!

All of you new folks, I'm looking forward to checking out your blogs throughout this week!

Have a great evening!
Tammy

Paula said...

I love your "magazine", Tammy! I would definitely pick up a copy of that!
Love the picture of your Dad and Grammy!

Connie said...

Oh Gosh! That is so sweet! When I read your post and looked at the pic, I started to cry. It just made me so happy to see how much they must love each other. Your so blessed.
Connie