Our "Beautiful Grands"...as I call them

 

                                                   

It's been a really, really long time since I've come to this blog to write.  I happened to see my website on my Facebook page.  Our grandchildren are now ages 13 and 10.  They are growing up so fast. 

Our granddaughter is playing volleyball again this year and her Mom decided she was going to coach.  Our grandson is playing soccer and flag football again this year.  Soccer just finished up and football just started a couple of weeks ago. The teams practice and play at UofA stadium in Tucson with the Wildcat's players as coaches.

Our beautiful grands.  I love them so very much.

A Mother's Blessing

 

A mother's love's a blessing
No matter where you roam
Keep her while she's living
You'll miss her when she's gone
Love her as in childhood
Though feeble, old and grey
For you'll never miss a mother's love
Till she's buried beneath the clay

You would have been 81 this beautiful day.  Happy Birthday to you! 
I love and miss you so very much,
Norine
xxoo
Patricia Ann 1932-2012

'Olive' to Party

 

Happiness is our little Grandaughter, Adelina. She spends part of her Wednesday's with Nee Nee and Bapo to give her a break from being at pre school with her Mommy who teaches at a Montessori school. 

She loves to "clean" out cabinets and explore inside. Do you think she could have been a cave explorer in another life? Or maybe a cute little bat?

Here she is taking everything out of Mommy's pantry while wearing a pair of new panties around her neck as a necklace.  Such the fashionista! She loves anything in a Victoria Secret's bright pink bag...hmmm.

 

I've been sewing lately trying to make use of all my fabric pieces. Getting ready for an upcoming boutique as well as clearing out what's sitting my sewing room, unfinished.

I have a few items listed at esty.com. Just click the rosethoughts icon on the left of the page to view.

I hope to work on a few handbags between ebay listing for Kel Kel and my nephew this week. Wish me luck!

Patricia Ann...Amazing Mother and My Bestest Friend...

 

My beautiful Mama left our family last Thursday early in the morning...she fought hard all her life...and even more near the end of it.
Thank you to The Marley House/Hospice.  The wonderful nurses, chaplin and the beautiful Prescott surroundings made her last days peaceful.
We were able to open up the french doors in her room to the fall breeze after being in a hospital for almost 3 weeks.
We asked that she watch over us all and to finally rest, a well deserved retirement.
I love you Mama and will carry you with me forever.
Patrica Ann 1932-2012

Cancer...What is it good for?...Absolutely nothing!

Where have I been all these months...

My beautiful Mother of 80 was diagnosed with NHL-Non Hodgkins Lymphoma 2 1/2 years ago with a 5 year life expectancy. She decided NO CHEMO at that time, taking her chances living out her days without the illness associated with the side effects (strong Lady!).

Sadly 3 weeks ago her lymphoma caught up with her. An extremely enlarge lymph node/tumor grew in her stomach sufficating and pressuring most of her internal organs. She was taken to a local hospital in Prescott, AZ and then transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix.

She was in ICU for over a week being poked and proded to the tune of her Medicard/Medicaid "Mastercard" insurance. Wow, now I understand the Medicare dilemma. Until you sign DNR papers you are a guinea pig for tests, tubes, medication and oh yeah, CHEMO...the stuff my Mom didn't want 2 1/2 years ago.

Her kidneys began to fail so the doctors decided to surgically put in tubes to drain them and moved her to the cancer floor of the hospital were the appointed Oncologist Doctor gives the "As seen on TV" sales pitch on all the "great things" chemo has to offer and that her disease is "treatable"...yeah Doc 2.5 years ago.

So my Mom is given 4 count, em' FOUR! chemo treatments in 1 1/2 days and sends her on her way...a transport to a nursing facility back in Prescott.

However, Dear doctor wouldn't tell my parents the quality of life and her life expectancy (said she couldn't tell her that...even after my Paramedic husband in front of his MIL demanded she do so!)

This week she is back in ICU fighting the infections left behind by chemo. She fights to live not understanding how sick she is...she never grasped that this was terminal.

I pray for you. I pray your suffering ends very soon Mamma. I love you so much.

New Date!! for SEW STREET MARKET, APRIL 21ST

Quiltique's first priority is our customers and we want everyone to benefit from and enjoy Sew Street Market. Due to the most recent weather forecast we have made the decision to use our scheduled Rain Date of Saturday, April 21st for this event.

Saturday, April 21st
9:00am - 2:00pm

SEW STREET MARKET APRIL 14, 2012

Join your fellow quilters, sewists, embroidery fanatics and just down right creative people next Saturday here in Quiltique's parking lot as they sell items from their Stash!! It's our 2nd Annual Sew Street Market and you won't want to miss the treasures that are waiting for you.



Items for sale will all be sewing-related and could include fabric, notions, sewing machines, quilts, crafts, unfinished projects (or finished ones)...the list is endless. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity!

DATE: Saturday, April 14th
TIME: 9:00am - 2:00pM
LOCATION: Quiltique
213 N. Stephanie Street, Suite E
Henderson, NV 89074
702-563-8600
STORE HOURS: Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
(NOTE: Rain Date is Saturday, April 21st)

~PRIMITIVE FOLK ART Lucky JACK Doll AHA~

Meet Lucky Jack! Ready to display for St Patrick's Day or anytime. He's dressed in a grunged cotton fabric, St Patrick day theme jumpsuit.

A vintage black and gold glass button adorns his belly. And a golden yellow silk ribbon bow tie and a vintage little buckle on his hat.

His body and hat are made of stuffed muslin. His head, arms and legs and hat have two coats of paint, then grunged with dark coffee and cinnamon stain, then sanded.

He measures 14.5 inches from the top of his hat to the tips of his toes. String hanger in back for hanging.

To inquire or purchase, just click on the AHA MARKETPLACE logo on the left of my blog.

Baby it's cold outside...

Alot going on this time of year. Parties, gift giving, gift making, baking and spending time with our wonderful friends has taken up most of it. I had a moment and wanted to share our son Alec's beautiful and as always, incredible photos.

He decided to join his Dad and Uncles this year in Colorado on their annual hunting trip. He hiked the mountain sides with only a loaded camera and by far had the best shot! These are just a few of them.

The pond reeds are my favorite. Hope there is a framed photo present under my tree this year...hint hint ;o).

"It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas" has begun!

"It's beginning to look alot like Christmas" challenge begins with a grungy snowman!

He's made of stuffed batting and stained with coffee and cinnamon. Pink grunged scarf and twig arms.
His hat is made of osnaburg muslin, painted, stained and sanded.
His face is embroidered with two black beads for his coal eyes, French knots for his coal smile and carrot orange thread for his nose.
A "sprinkle" of clear, German glass glitter for a fresh fallen snow feel.
He measures 8" tall and approx 8" from arm to arm.

He's sold, but I can always make more!
Inquiries on purchase or questions, please contact me at: grungegoddessprimitives@yahoo.com
Or click on the AHA MARKETPLACE button on the left side of my blog.

2011 5th Annual Victorian Holiday Boutique

Yes, it's that time of year again. Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm are the dates to save!

The Annual Victorian Holiday Boutique has outgrown Prescott's Brinkmeyer House this year we have moved to the beautiful, historic Hassayampa Inn's Arizona Room, downtown Prescott (yes, I said downtown!).

I will be selling Halloween and Winter Holiday themed ornies and dolls. My bestest sister Barbie of Periwinkle13 and bestest friend Cheryl will be sending beautiful bead work for sale too.

Creations by CS Designs will also be featured by my good friend Cindy. You can check her out at Creatively Living My Destiny under "sharing" on the left side bar of my blog.

This is a charity event with my proceeds going to Breast Cancer in memory of Angel Burch (miss you special lady!) and Dottie Viehweg, (one of Prescott's nicest ladies).

Come spend a fall weekend with us in Prescott, AZ. There's nothing like a walk through downtown when the trees change color.

So grab your hot cup of coffee, a warm jacket and take in the scent of fall.

Need more information?

Hassayampa Inn
The Arizona Room
122 East Gurley St.
Prescott, AZ
Friday, October 28th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 29th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Need more info?
Call Cookie at 702.592.5886
or Bobbie 928.771.8135

A Chunkin' Munkin'

My beautiful Grandbaby girl is just a little over 3 months now.
Thought I would share a cute photo of her in Mt Charleston on Sunday...
A face cute enough to eat!

My Little Dumplin'

Our little Adelina turned 2 months this past week. Her colors are turquoise and orange, not the little girl pink.
My "Bohemian" baby girl.
Nonee loves you!
xxoo

GIVEAWAY AT Old*Grey*Mare

My friend Suzan at oldgreymare is having a huge "give-away"!

There are 8 amazing gifts possible, created by 8 amazing artisans.

Just click on the cowgirl on my side bar and enter to win!

Here are several possibilities:



http://oldgreymareprimitives.blogspot.com



http://www.fatcowstudio.com



http://beadandneedle.blogspot.com



http://www.ribbonstore.com



http://www.etsy.com/people/theoldwhitehouse

AHA By the Sea Challenge...PRIMITIVE DEAD GRUNGE FISH

Our "By the Sea" Challenge for AHA this month gave me an idea for "dead fish"...staying in my grunge, creepy theme I like to do.
There are (5) fish total. (3) fish measuring 9" long and (2) fish measuring 7" long.

They are made from stuffed muslin, handpainted with two coats of acrylic paint, sanded and stained with coffee and cinnamon which gives them a washed up on shore appearance. They only look like they stink like dead fish!  They are hanging in netting (included).

They are listed for sale at http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/norine-centofante-grunge-goddess-primitives.html
Any questions please email me at : grungegoddessprimitives@yahoo.com.

We are Grandparents!

~ADELINA SUAI~  June 24th, 2011

6.14 lbs

19 inches

She was born a week early...today is her due date.  What an angel!

Happiness is no longer a warm puppy, lol...

~Harris~ Patriotic Grunge Bunny

Meet Harris my Patriotic Grunge Bunny. He's now available at the AHA Marketplace. Just click on the AHA button to the left of my blog.

He measures 14 inches from the tips of his ears to the tips of his toes.

He's made from stuffed osnaburg muslin, handpainted with two coats of acrylic paint, sanded and stained with coffee and cinnamon which gives him a rich, dark chocolate glaze (looks almost edible!).

He's dressed in brick red pinstriped cuffed pants with a flag theme shirt, brick red vest with a little American Eagle button, black felt belt with silver toned buckle. He holds a slightly grunged American flag.

Hooray for the Red, White and Blue!!

Any questions please email me at : grungegoddessprimitives@yahoo.com

Now I lay me down to sleep...

Now I lay me down to sleep, one less terrorist this world does keep.With all my heart I give my thanks, to those in uniform regardless of ranks. You serve our country and serve it well, with humble hearts your stories tell.So as I rest my weary eyes, while freedom rings our flag still flies.You give your all, do what you must..with God we live and God we trust.

My Bunny

                                          ~My Bunny~
This is my first listing for the Year of the Rabbit.  You may purchase her at the AHA Marketplace website.  She is a primitive folk-art grunged doll.  She measures 17" from the top of her ears to the tips of her toes.  Dressed in a pink, robin's egg blue and taupe outfit with matching button floral accent.
http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/norine-centofante-grunge-goddess-primitives.html

Year of the Rabbit at AHA Marketplace

                                           AHA Marketplace presents...
                                           The Year of the Rabbit!!

In our artist's studio-gallery page, you'll find original, and limited edition holiday-
themed art. AHA artists offer unique, heirloom quality-collectible art for all customs,
faiths and holidays.

Our artists offer new work on the 25th of every month, bookmark us to see and
purchase new work every month! All mediums, all styles represented.

To visit each artist's studio, click on AHA Marketplace Year of the Rabbit icon on the left of my blog.

Thank you for supporting independent artists.