A Young Couple. 
A set of three small collages, signed Gigi.
Wooden Horse and Cart. 
They are all nothing, if not charming!
In 1995 Mr. HiHo was working at a TV station that was giving their new's set a makeover. He mentioned the amount of waste from the breakdown of the old set. At the time I was on the Gardiner Day Committee. I requested two of the stage floor panels, so I might paint them for photo panels. I thought they would be a nice addition to the once a year event. They took me about a week of painting...I did so when naps were happening and before the school bus arrived each day. I have always loved them, although they received a luke warm reception from the committee. They are stored in the garage at the park and if the weather is pleasant and someone thinks of it they are put on display for four hours once a year.
sorry, it's taking me a while to get to the point....
In May when we ( the Main Street Gang) planned the Cupcake Festival, I became an Indian Giver. I had every intention of using them for one day and then putting them back in the garage at the park. Then it seemed people were enjoying them ....hmmm, I will leave them up for a couple of weeks. Now it has been month's, and a lot of rain too. Well now I might as well wait until after the Tent Event weekend and then touch them up and put them back in the garage right???? Anyway they were a gift from our family to the town and HiHo has them in the parking lot on loan. They will be returned on the 15th of September...if it's a pleasant day and I think of it.(I'm so bad)
My name is Heidi and I'm an Indian Giver.
Today I share Grandpa's Grandfather clock...He even painted the face. 
He signed each clock he made with a pretty stone to dot the 'i".
His name was John Hill.
Be sure to see other wonderful heirlooms today at Marie's Heirloom Party by clicking on the button in my side bar.
In the beginning I was blogging along with a few, posting and learning how to upload pictures, add links, make a side bar and even comment on others blogs.
As I marched into the unknown a few began to follow. My posts got longer/bigger and I hope more interesting. I know I got more confident with the process.
Joining in on Pink Saturdays with Beverly at How Sweet the Sound opened my eyes to the power of the blogging community. Hundreds of bloggers enjoying weekly posts , but also sharing, supporting and encouraging each others efforts. Our lives are so similar....families, dreams, obstacles, victories and disappointments. Thank goodness for blogs!
Now the pressure is really on for me to post on a regular basis, to be creative with each post, to raise the bar and visit each of you from time to time. Good thing I usually do better under pressure....lets see if that pays off with blogging.
CINDY!!! from...Twaz the Brillig
It was time to take down the sale signs but too early to put the fall colors in. 
The sun is strong on this side of the building in the afternoon, so I often block off the top fourth of the window with fabric this time of the year. 
I decided I needed a fresh summer theme. I hunted through my prop room and came up with this old Waverly print fabric.
I pulled together a house cleaning story....clothes pins, ironing board, scrub brush, bucket and even a apron.
So often customers will ask me where my inspiration comes from. EVERYWHERE!
