Dawg Daze

Chalkware like this bulldog is a wonderful part of our American life from mid-century and earlier given as prizes at carnival games of chance and along the midways of our local fairs. I remember well the excitement of getting to go the the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo, Texas. The big Ferris wheel was always center stage and the "carnie" folks were ready, willing and able to entertain - for a price!...the sights, the sounds, the people, the memories that make us smile.

Sweet Whispers & Butterfly Kisses

Just have to share this sweet quite moment that I encountered this morning. The little mimosa tree has flowered even in the face of the worse drough in 157 years. The pretty pink blooms were being visited by 2 butterflies that are migrating to Mexico. We have not seen as many and maybe this is a new beginning. It does not take much to find a delight nearby waiting to be discovered. It is even more rewarding to share.

Roundtop & Warrenton Show

Shake your tail feathers and breath a sigh of relief that it's almost over. What? What do you mean you don't know about the BIG Days and Days and Days long Antique Show and Sale??? Oh my! Yes, right down the road from LaGrange and Smithville not too far from Giddings and yes, that's Texas. All reports we have heard are very good and the past 2 bi-annual shows have been off. One year it was Hurricane Rita and those kind of things that can put a damper on sales. This past 2 weeks could not have been better in the weather department. While everyone was off treking through the miles and miles of shops and having much fun those of us manning the home front (shops) saw a bit of a slump. It's a usual thing and after a little break we are back at it. All of those folks who sold out at the shows will now need to come visit us!

Recipe From The Desk of Woopi Jane

Antiques and vintage furniture can be  purchased at Blue Hills Antique Mall

6832 N. Hwy. 123

Geronimo, Texas   78115

http://www.bluehillsantiques.com/

Mention that you found us here and ask for a 15% discount off regular price purchases of $25.00 and more that are marked WJ

Pumpkin Bars
Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cup packed brown sugar (Splenda Sub OK)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup apple juice (can sub other juice, apple sauce, or milk)
1 15 ounce can pumpkin (not pie mix)
2 eggs
Frosting:1 container of cream cheese ready-to-spread frosting
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch cake pan (or lasagna size) with shortening. Lightly flour. In large bowl with electric mixer, beat bar ingredients on low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Speed batter in pans.
2.  Bake 20 – 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely (about 1 hour).
3. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store in refrigerator.

A journey began

Sold! Sold! Sold! Sold! Sold!

Was it really that long ago? Seems like only yesterday I was standing on a chair in my Grandmother's modern red and yellow kitchen "helping out". I have learned that a journey is not always forward and in fact can be as simple as a soft and sweet memory. Enjoy the pictures from Blue Hills Antique Mall and plan a trip to Geronimo and a walk, hand-in-hand,  with your own unique memories.