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Antique Washstand

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On a recent Antiquing trip, I found this antique washstand. I had seen and admired them for a while and had even priced some reproductions, but when I found this one at a really good price and in great condition, I decided to get it even though I didn't know what in the world I was going to do with it. After thinking about it for several days, I decided to put it in my kitchen..... and fill it with some of the different fabric treasures I have collected through the years. These are crocheted doilies, collars and other things that my Grandma Bergeron created with such love for all of her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Oh, how I wish she was still here so that her great-great grandchildren could snuggle in her wonderful lap. One of the treasures that I found was this apron that my mother, Sweetie, helped Kelly and Jeremy make for me one Christmas. This is Jeremy's picture (he was 2 1/2). Kelly's picture (5 1/2) It was made it 1981. It's hard to beli...

Laundry Queen

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My children call me the "Laundry Queen". That is a compliment since I can usually find a way to get almost any stain out of any garment. But the real reason they call me that is because I LOVE to do laundry. Is that a sickness? Here are the reasons I enjoy it: #3--It gives me such a feeling of accomplishment when it is done. #2--When I have so much to do that I don't know where to start, I can always choose laundry. #1 --I sometimes find a little pair of cute Size 3 jeans in the dirty laundry basket. Now that is Heaven on Earth!