Rachel's Doll Rescue

I love certain dolls no one else seems to want. I found 4 dolls at my last yard sale hunt begging to be taken home. The price was right with the larger 3 dolls priced @ $3.00 each and the smaller @ $1.00! 
 It's as if people were only seeing the one with a broken foot so they passed on the other 3. I love a challenge and took them all. Last night performed surgery repairing the damaged foot. The ceramic pieces were difficult to use with my glue gun yet, like everything in life, it didn't have to be perfect. Just loved. My daughter thought  we should call a doll repair professional like Luel Studio  yet that just isn't in the budget so you have to make do. Plus it was important to teach her a lesson in financing and compassion.You know, since I am the  Know it all Ol' Frugal Wise One. 

Come journey into Rachel's Doll Rescue: 

Here is "Elizabeth"

"Broken" like a title of a sad love song   

Rachel's Doll Rescue Tools

"Mended"  like a recovery song from being broken

Elizabeth's adorable under garments



Elizabeth's close up



    Introducing Catherine

Here is Catherine introducing her daughter "Tiara"

I named her Tiara after noticing her blue eye shadow  automatically thinking of the Toddlers & Tiara's show  

Lastly, we have the adorable Ashley

I love her fabric

There you have it!

The next time you see a broken doll or heart.... think of patience and love to help make then whole.  

American Eagle T-shirt

American Eagle t-shirt  average price $20.00

American Eagle on EBAY $7.99


American Eagle at yard sale: 50 cents !!!!!


Daughter's smile: Priceless!!!!

Daughter sees post on blog: Trouble !!!! 

OK so I couldn't pass on a box of 144 jars.



Ok, see this box? Saw it at a yard sale and had to open it. Wheaton Science Products sounded so intriguing......here is what I found ...............



144 vials for $5.00! I had no clue at the time what I would do with them however I HAD TO HAVE THEM....Is that wrong? Thoughts of the hoarder show danced like sugar plums in my head. Once I arrived  home I grabbed my 3M clear return address labels #3400-Q and made ......drum roll please.... 

 Got Buttons?

Beads and more beads

Any suggestions on what to do with the other 142?

Vist "Notions" From Beatrice Banks

Ever read a blog and it just hits home?

 Visit "Notions" From Beatrice Banks

 She  shares:
I have a notion..... that I can't sew.  These past few days have been frustrating as I've tried to make curtains, for those of you who correctly guessed what the fabric was for.  Sewing tape and hot glue ain't cuttin' it! A friend is coming over to rescue me tonight.  Truth is, I don't even own a sewing machine. Jealous of all of you talented seamstresses out there.  I have the vision but not the know how.....

Click here to visit Beatrice Banks

There may be hope for me! I don't know the first thing about sewing yet these vintage spools have motivated me.....Thank you Beatrice Banks!

Honoring My Inner Grape

Mary, a High School Teacher is one of my closest friends and Mother in law.She is also my yard sale partner. Paid a visit to her back yard which I am now naming
"The Thompson Farm"   



Of course I had to search for a recipe for grapes which I had to admit I've never made anything with grapes before.I went through my everything in the kitchen "grape" phase. I usually only have frozen grapes on hot summer days. Came across a "Flowering Tree Cocktail,featuring grapes from California! Hey, I'm in California so it sparked my interest. Doesn't it look delicous!  

Flowering Tree Cocktail, Featuring Grapes from California on the Food Network

Anyone thirsty? It's not even 7am here in California and I am looking up alcoholic drinks on the internet. Good times.  

Total Time:

5 min

Prep

5 min

Yield:

1 serving

Level:

Intermediate

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounce Zubrowka Vodka (If unable to find, put 2 stalks of lemongrass in your favorite vodka and let sit for 48 hours.)
• 3/4 ounces sake
• 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 ounces Orgeat (almond syrup)
• 8 to10 grapes from California
• Ice
• Soda water

Directions

Put a handful of California grapes (any color works, but red are particularly striking) in a pint-size bar glass. Muddle for half a minute to break down the grapes, releasing their juices and separating the skins from the flesh a bit.

Add remaining ingredients, except for soda, to the glass. Add ice and top with a bar shaker and shake vigorously.

Pour into serving glass. Top with a splash of soda water. Skewer three or four California grapes and place on top of the glass as garnish

Flowering Tree Cocktail, Featuring Grapes from California on the Food Network

Fill in the Blank Fridays





   

Via  The Little Things We Do

1.   One thing that is completely superfluous, but that I could never give up is  finding the perfect nail polish color.

2. Seeing people argue makes me feel awkward.
3.  I can't    sleep in  without feeling guilty.

4.    Lime chips    is my favorite snack.

5.  Lately I've been   thinking of re-opening my investigative business.

6.  If at first you don't succeed   eat chocolate and walk away from skinny jeans .

7.  Fall is  my favorite season bringing me closer to Halloween.

 

                                               Lime flavor chips...the full "yum" .......

Happy Labor Day Weekend

Inspirations by D: Rooms That Inspire

I Visited a Blogger Buddie today and there it was .....a picture of a room I would so love to have......simply pretty! 


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Inspirations by D: Rooms That Inspire: I love the color used here for this lovely entrance by adding the blue bench. I have had these photos in my files for a while, I love the ...

The Bella Blue Rescue

I love purchasing dolls at yard sales that no one else wants. I found Bella Blue in a box filled with miscellaneous items.Bella was on the very bottom covered and alone. She was dusty,dirty and in need of a hair cut. After a cold water dip in the gentle cycle, I gathered my tools (lint roller & scissors) and went to work.

 The tools: lint brush and scissors

 I "borrowed" a bow from Julia's collection .....

 Introducing .....

                             BELLA BLUE

Brought to you by Rachel's Junk in the Trunk  Doll Rescue Mission

Property Manager?

Playing Property Manager .......

I was asked to take pictures,post an ad,  submit background checks and process paper work for potential renters. I have some knowledge by having renters stay in my  own home. This however is a whole different gig. With a room for rent, I take a few pics  a phone interview and background check. This feels different,the decorator in me wants color,furniture, fancy curtains to intice my renter. I should just open up a bed and breakfast and do just that!

Lovely Lakeside,CA 92040....

Any tips? Buzz words to get these rented?

  There are 4- 2 Bedroom,1 Bath Duplexes ,newly remodeled ,A/C,Laundry hook ups,close to shopping & transportation.

Going for .....drum roll please ......

$1,150.00 a month!!!!!!...... 

   Located in lovely Lakeside,CA 92040....

 Nice,clean wall sconce.Pretty.

Swans? Hey maybe a Swan Lake theme? or Black Swan? 

Laundry hook ups..yeah no more looking for quarters? Do they still use quarters?

LOVE A/C!!!!