Can money buy happyness? I think so, not on a grand scale, I would never marry for money but I found this English china plate at a new flea market in town for just $3. I was thrilled, my heart giggled and it just made my day! Money can buy happyness and add to my English china collection too! Funny how the simple act of finding a plate can trigger a rush, it makes you forget about the heat, the lack of rain, and other worries that fog the brain. We all need to treat ourselves more to a little happyness.I've been working to get my photos ready to enter in the county fair on Sunday. I usually enter a few each year, last year we were busy moving so I didn't enter any at all, and I missed it. So, this year I'm combing through my files to find a few good ones. I love to enter the black and white catagory, the odds are better and I just love the effect of the old finish. Over the years, I've placed in each grade but first, so that is my aim. If I make it, it will be a cheap thrill, it doesn't pay much but even if I don't place at all, the fun, excitment and learning from others, has paid off in ways yet seen.
Do you enter your talents in your county fair? I used to enter my canned goods too but haven't really been canning these last few years. I hope you will get out and support your county fair, go see the exibits, animals and shows, it brings out the kid in us all, and a little happyness too!
good luck at the fair..I can't wait to see your photos..Mike entered his beer last year..did well..got a few ribbons..but he and the neighbor felt it was a bit biased and won't enter again..I am good going to the fair about every 10 years or so..I am completely bored with them...we only went last year because he entered his beer...have a great weekend..love your plate too.:)
ReplyDeleteLove that plate! In fact, I just gathered almost all of my blue & white and gave them to one of my sisters for her new house. I ahd one just like that one! All of my plates were a different pattern. I didn't want any that matched. She is enjoying them now.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about making ourselves happy, if only for a moment. We all need that.
We also support our fair, but I have never entered any of the events. My daughter did while she was in school. She did a wood burning wall plaque in the 4th grade and won first place! So that was exciting.
Good luck wiht your photos. I love old B&Ws and sepias. Maybe you can post some of your's?
Have a great weekend!
Many years ago I entered an afghan & got second place. I was thrilled because there were dozens entered.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago a lady I know entered a wedding gown that she had made for her daughter. It was spectacular. Someone went into the area & burned it with a lighter!! :-(
She managed to fix it but she was crushed. Some people are just plain mean...
Love,
Marilyn
I used to enter the fair here. My son did too. We both came home with tons of ribbons which really surprised me. My quilt won a 3rd place ribbon and some of my other needlework did. But My vinegar got a 1st place! Since after that I began to cook professionally I couldnt enter that stuff anymore. But it was ok, life gets busy.
ReplyDeleteI hope you win for your photos. Make sure to hang those ribbons on them and brag! How many people do you know that actually enter? Unless you hang around with that bunch, I never knew any others. :)
I'm anxious to see which pictures you choose!!! Wish I could visit your county fair and see your beautiful photos exhibited with big RIBBONS hanging from them!!! You'll do GRRREAT!
ReplyDeleteI used to enter in our county fair but haven't in years. I took chickens, rabbits, pair of geese, jelly, crafts and ohhhh boy oh boy it was a lot of fun!
Our fair isn't usually until September but I hope to go this year. You can bet I'll be in the exhibit hall ... after I have my funnel cake. ;) lol
I love the plate. I have thought about entering my scrapbooks but just haven't done it. You are inspiring me to try it this year. I want to see the photos you enter.
ReplyDeletePam
I think money can buy happiness too LOL. Good luck! I always wanted to enter some pie recipes to the fair but I have never gotten around to it.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Allison
I hope your photos place at the fair.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a county fair in Jasper county, just a 4-H fair for the kids.
I wish we did.
Laura
I know exactly what you mean about a little bit of money and happiness. The littler the better, right?
ReplyDeleteThe plate is beautiful- I also collect blue and white.
Laura
I love the plate, Sue!
ReplyDeleteOur fair is this week. The parade is at 6 this evening. It's raining and storming!! I forgot all about entering my photos!!
Hope you had a wonderful birthday! I've been thinking of you girl! Love ya, Mikki Jo
ReplyDeleteMy aunt enters tons of canned goods in the county fair! I've never entered anything, but I'd like to some day!
ReplyDeleteHope your pictures do well!