IT'S A NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY



Whether you stay within the confines of your warm and comfortable home or you step out to one of a million New Years Eve parties, I wish you the very best and hope you've a wonderful evening!  We here at NeverTooOld have begun festivities early with....

FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN THE MIX....



   Cousin Susan won the "Singles" dance contest (pictured center with gold ribbon), Couples dance kicks off at 10:00pm



 Plenty of refreshments with 1 self service bar....





 And 1 full service bar!

Eats.....

Finger foods provide for your dining comfort

In the back room we've...... 

Casino style gaming provided for you "High Stakes" types!

Aunt's Martha and Ethel diggin the festivities 

 The boys are just about ready for the decent of the New Years Ball!

And.....

Don't miss out on my count down to the New Year!  An after midnight the party gets into full swing with  special guest appearances by....

THE OCTOTETS....

 THE BABBITS....

AND THE LOVELY....

 BUBBLY TWINS A GO GO WITH CHAMPAGNE WRESTLING!

FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL!!

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!!!

YEAR END SALE 12-27-10 thru 1-11-11

Hi All,

I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas weekend and are ready for the coming year.  To kick the New Year off I'm having a shop wide sale and have dropped prices on ALL my items by 25%.  To take advantage of the 25% discount just use coupon code "TAKE25" when checking out and the item price will automatically be adjusted.  The discounted price also includes shipping for no hassle shopping!  The sale will run December 27th 2010 thru January 11th 2011.

I hope you'll stop by for a visit and I want to wish you all a........

HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2011



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NEVERTOOOLD



TO ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!



Heap on the wood!

The wind is chill;

But let it whistle as it will,

We'll keep our Christmas merry still.

 

Sir Walter Scott



THE BLESSED MESS THE SNOWPEOPLE PLACE

Hi all,  I'd like to introduce you to my friend Teresa and her wonderful Frosteee snowpeople over at The Blessed Mess on Etsy.  Teresa's creative works are sure to add plenty of cheer to your holiday decor.  Here are a few examples of her quality works..... 

 DECORATIVE HOLIDAY FROSTEEE SNOWPEOPLE BY

THE BLESSED MESS

A Wonderful Sister Frosteee, 8" tall, 10" in diameter Only $18.00 w/Free Shipping!

Here's Brother Frosteee 8" tall 10" in diameter Only $18.00 w/Free Shipping!!



For The Golfer $18.00 Free Shipping Included!!



For The Sports Fan $18.00 Free Shipping Included!



THE BLESSED MESS EVEN CARRIES THE COMPLETE FROSTEEE FAMILY!

From Grandpa Frostee all the way down to Baby Brother Frostee

THE BLESSED MESS CARRIES A FULL LINE OF FROSTEEE SNOWPEOPLE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DECOR AND IF THERE'S SOMETHING CUSTOM YOU HAVE IN MIND, A PERSONAL QUOTE CAN BE PROVIDED!!

WISHING YOU AND YOURS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! 

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THE BLESSED MESS

AN ANGEL CAME TO VISIT ME

THIS IS WHAT SHE SAID YOU'LL SEE.....

AN ANGEL'S LOVE

When you're lonely or mad

Scared or blue

Look to your angel

She knows what to do.

Her eyes are kind

Her heart is True

Her love is indefinate

She's always here for you.

So no matter the day

No matter the time

Just hold on to your angel

Everything will be fine.

anonymous

IT'S A ROCK & ROYAL JEWELRY SALE!!

Hi all!  Just a quick mention that my pal over at Rock & Royal Jewelry is having a 

 DECEMBER WRAP BRACELET SALE!
  So if you're lookin for that special gift for that special person or yourself check it out!

Here are some fantastic examples of her quality handcrafted creations

Silver Czech Glass Wrap Bracelet $34.00

Gift It

Bronze Czech Glass Leather Wrap Bracelet $36.00

Gift It

African Turquoise Leather Wrap Bracelet $48.00

Gift It



Cream Glass Pearl Leather Wrap Bracelet $42.00

Gift It 



Super quality handmade jewelry and her customer service is unsurpassed!

You can find the items shown here and browse more gift idea by clicking the link below:

ROCK & ROYAL JEWELRY

MANY THANKS

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you've much to be thankful for.  I hope your day is filled with love, family, and friends. 

Cheers!!

THRIFT SHOP TREASURES

My fave way to spend a day is thrift shopping and yard sales.  With the season for yard and garage sales all but over, I tend to frequent the thrift shops.  In my hunt for vintagicity I'd come across a few small items that to me are just awesome as I love the old old goods that have been well preserved and are as nice today as they were then.  Here are a couple examples of such that I recently listed in my Etsy shop.

1930's LIFEBUOY HEALTHSOAP BOXES

ORIGINAL 1930'S BOXES

Very cool graphics and the boxes appear as though they've been stored for the last 70 years

1960's MINI MORTON SALT SHAKERS

THESE LIL DISPENSERS ARE VERY COOL AND MAKE A SUPER DISPLAY

1940'S BOB PINS STORE PACK

CHIC

Love the graphics and only 5 cents!

1960'S BUBBLER CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Want to add some vintage flair to you holiday decor?

These appear to have never been used and found just as shown here

Just as displayed at the FIVE and DIME stores of yesteryear

These vintage items and more can be found in my Etsy shop and I do hope you'll stop by

NeverTooOld

Smile



Don't hurry through life with a frown on your face,
And never a moment to spare,
For your smile is always worth while
In this world full of trouble and dispair.

There are others with burdens as heavy as yours,

Hearts weighed with aching and pain,

That are longing to see just a smile you see,

Please let that not go with restrain.

Don't feel that misfortune has singled you out
And made you her special prey.
For you may be sure there's no home so secure
That trouble won't enter some way.

There is sunsine for all in the bustling world,

 You'll just have to go after your share,

And you'll miss it of course, if you're hurried and cross

With never a moment to spare

Yet if you have sunshine and love in your home,
If pleasure and plenty abound
Don't hoard up your store, as you'll enjoy that much more
If you scatter if freely around

The light of your smile can be seen from afar

Heaven does record it's full worth,

Though you whisper a word, let it's echo be heard

To the furthermost ends of the earth.


Nevertooold

Mom & Daughter 2010

Every now and again I come a across an Etsy shop that peaks my interest.  The kuelest part is meeting the owner.  In the near two years I've been a member of Etsy I've been graced with the pleasure of meeting some fantastic people and here's one who was so eloquint in allowing me to share her shop and a little about herself with you.


I'd like to introduce you to Alyssa, owner and operator of Etsy shop MomandDaughter2010.  Alyssa opened her shop in October 2010 to share with you her unique one of a kind bracelets and jewelry.  Joining forces with Alyssa is her mom Teresa, who offers creative and unique crocheted works of her own.  


Together they are......

Mom & Daughter2010

JEWELRY AND CROCHET

I asked Alyssa to tell me a little about herself and her works:


What are you most passionate about?

"I love being with my family and I am very very passionate about that"

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration?

"My mother actually inspired me because she crochets and sews all the time"

Which is your favorite creation?

"My favorite creation(s) are my bracelets"

Here of which includes one of my faves....

  THIS LOVELY PINK ACCENTED BEADED BRACLET



A WONDERFUL BLACK AND BLUE BEADED BRACLET 





AND CHILDREN'S BRACELETS TOO!!

TERESA'S CREATIVE WORKS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO.......

Another fave of mine

THIS PINK CAMO SCARF



CUTE AND WHIMSICAL ACCESSORIES LIKE
THIS CAP AND MITTENS KEYRING





OR THIS UNIQUE OH TOO
CUTE DAISY DISH SCRUBBIE





 



Stop by and visit MomandDaughters2010 Etsy shop and keep in mind that all her bracelets ship FREE and that any color bracelet, necklace, ear rings or ankle bracelet can be created using her UNIQUE glass beads.

Crocheted works also include baby items, pet items, adult items, holiday items, and winter items.

Alyssa, if you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?

 "I would live in Bora Bora, Tahiti if I ever got a chance"

I couldn't agree with you more!

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Mom & Daughter2010

AN ALL HALLOWS EVE TALE

 HAVE

Of all the vintage finds I've come across, the most appealing to me are the lovely old dolls.  Nearly every sale I attend whether it be a yard, garage, estate, or expo, I've found at least one doll that's caught my eye.  A few years ago while hunting for finds at one of our community sales I stopped at one in which the sale consisted of vintage dolls.  Old dolls from the turn of the century, some creepy, some not. 

 Perhaps the most intriguing and creepy thing about this sale was the person having it.  It wasn't the young doll collecting gal, nor was the the elderly grandma, but a man in his 90's.  Not your average doll collector by any means.  He stood all of 5 feet tall, hunched over, scuffy 5 oclock shadowed face and piercing blue eyes.  His face appeared weather worn and he was slightly hunched over.  At first glance most would not acknowledge his presence and most never said a word to him.  He just milled about moving and arranging his dolls.  He had somewhere in the neighborhood of 75-100 dolls displayed.  I was so intrigued and just knew he was the collector, he was the one who amassed this collection.  I walked over to him and introduced myself  and asked if he were the collector of this vast array of beautiful antique dolls.  He reached out with both hands and grabbed mine all the while looking up at me grinning.  I gotta tell ya, was quite an experience.  He had a soft crackling voice and began to tell me how heartbroken he was to have to sell his collection and how long he had been collecting the dolls.  We walked and looked and with each doll that struck my interest he told a story of how and where he'd found it.  One doll in particular struck my fancy.

A medium sized German made doll from the thirties that had the appearance of a little boy, but was in fact a girl doll.  She wore a knee length white dress that was well aged and somewhat yellowed but fit her well.  She had a tattered pair of shoes with the front tips well worn from what appeared to have happened from being drug around by a child.  It was a composition style doll but had not been cared for well and was not  exposed to light and humidity that faded and cracked her face.  The thing that truly captivated me was her expression.  I'd never seen a doll with such a face.  He told right out of the gate that the doll was not my "type".  I looked at him with that look you give to one that says "say what?", but I just smiled and walked around looking at the other dolls.  A few minutes later I walked back over to the doll and asked what the price was and again he said that the doll was not my type.  This time I chuckled and told him she was meant for me as I had an attraction to her and she stood out amongst all the others.  We negotiated a price and home she came.
This lil gem was to be the pride of my doll collection as I just adored her and thought how sad it must be for a doll to have been made with such a face and that no child would have wanted to love her?  I placed her on the mantel of our fireplace temporarily until I found a doll case to put her in.  That evening I got ready for bed and when I went into the room the doll was sitting on my nightstand.  I thought, now why would my wife put her there?  I walked over to the bathroom where the wife was preparing herself for bed and I asked her, what she thought she was doing? She looks at me with that look and states "what?"  I said funny placing the doll on my nightstand.  She said "I did nothing of the sort and laughed".  Well the laugh told me yes, she thought she was being cute.  I thought nothing of it and got into bed.  She comes in a couple minutes later and looks over at the nightstand, then me and starts laughing again and say's "you gotta be kidding me".  We laughed, turned out the light and went to sleep.  I'd left her on the nightstand for well over a week with no incident.

One day while hurriedly cleaning I took the doll back over to the mantel and placed her back on it.  Finished up and hurried out the door.  Was a pretty busy day, hectic, and stressful.  Well I got home, unpacked groceries and went through the normal paces.  Went to the washroom to get the clothes I'd packed that morning to distribute to the dressers.  I walked into the room and much to my surprise, dolly was sitting on my nightstand.  I thought??? I know I'd put her on the mantel, but was I thinking to do so and forgot?  I asked the wife if she'd done such and as usual she laughed at me and said "you're freakin yourself out".  I thought, "no, you're trying to freak me out" then continued with the tasks at hand.  

Bedtime had come and I went into room took a look at dolly and thot wow, she just looks seriously mad, angry?  The thought fleeted and I crawled into the covers and fast asleep I went.  Next morn I grabbed her and this time I was well aware that I was taking her to place her on the mantel and as I did I jokingly told her to behave herself as I was in for a long day, sorta "scolded" her for her antics.   I placed her on the mantel, finished up and headed out the door.

I got home later than usual that evening and was dead tired.  The wife was asleep in her recliner.  I went through the paces watched a lil tv and was finally ready for bed.  I went into the room to dress for bed and much to my surprise and amazement, dolly was on my nightstand!  Immediately the hair on the back of my neck stood on end and I got this flippin chill up my spine.  I stood there for a moment just staring at her and she stared right back at me.  I then thought "oh hell no" and said to myself "this ain't happening".  I grabbed her, walked her into the living room opened the closet door and set her on the shelf closing the door behind her.  I  woke the wife said "you're really funny, time to knock it off, blah blah blah" and stormed to bed.  She was right behind me yelling "what the hells the matter with you?"  I proceeded to tell her and immediately she said "get rid of it", "I don't want it in the house", she got dressed and actually went to her mom and dads to spend the night. 

Well, I'd never been afraid of any of the dolls be them antique or not.  This one had me on the ropes.  This one was just too creepy to have hanging around.  This one was the sort to find at the foot of my bed one night waiting for me.  This one took a ride to the local antique store where she was placed on consignment to be sold.

A few months later while again hunting bargains I stopped at a garage sale and walked in to see a table full of dolls and you would never believe who was sitting in the midst of the dolls???  I turned walked out the garage only to hear "the dolls not your type?"!  I didn't even turn to acknowledge who said it.

THE DOLL

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!    

Resplendency

I know this bright light
Her significance I need cite

If ever I feel alone or left out
Her kindest of words remove all the doubt

Sometimes when I pour my heart into words
I do often wonder if I’ve even been heard

I'm informed with a word or comment of hers
The love, the support, of which is assured

Light and kindness to the table she brings
She reminds me there’s good in most everything

My poetry comes from the depth of my heart
At times my words can be a little bit dark

Sometimes I doubt that of which I should share
So encouraging her words, my bright light is there

Her support and benevolence so freely is given
That it makes each day easier, more robust, more driven.

So bright light I say with gratitude that's due
I hope that at times,  I’ve shone for you too.

Nevertooold

Beyond The Realm

To describe that feeling beyond the realm of love

Of which forever in your soul remains

Is not one single word I can think that does

That only one's heart can purely contain

Every minute of every day be consumed the thought

To ly in bed at night and feel the pulse race

Memories are stored and never forgot

Awake with that smile upon ones face

Reminders that bear the power thereof

A song, a word, or photograph

Constant, never depleted from thought

Someone's gesture, action, smile, or laugh

Peace is something beyond love one might say

I believe it more defined, perhaps more complex

A feeling so intense it will keep your heart at bay

Near lifeless or barren until that moment of next

Beyond the realm of  love

Is every thought, emotion, breath

The tingling sensation that it's made of

So enduring that it could accompany in death.

Nevertooold

I WAS........ BATMAN!

Here I'd like to share with you some dramatic clips from my one and only season as the caped crusader....


Hanging from the BatCopter, a great white was relentless in his pursuit of snatchin' my cape. Was my last Batslap Smackdown.




In this shot I'm runnin like hell to return the Carl's Jr "Happy Star" before anyone noticed, I believe I was successful. This was a period in which I turned to a life of crime and just before my "batbuddy" big screen film debut.





Here I have to admit that I was just too sexy for my cape. Check the bathip swivel, can't touch this!





After nearly a 2 year separation from Robin and with a "Battered" career, I decided on the advise of a very very very (bat wink) close friend to give the "Big Screen" a shot, Holy Bat tights!, need I say more?

Back To The Bat Cave......