I'm joining in Vicki's Grow Your Blog!!! for the second year. It was such fun last year and I am still in touch with friends I met through it. Thank you, Vicki, for bringing us all together during this fantastic event.
I'm completing my 2nd year of blogging this month. I had no idea what having a blog would do for me when I started writing it. Initially, I thought it would merely be a creative thing to do but besides that, Patty's Pretty Things has helped me to connect with wonderful people and make new friends. My blog features articles about how I decorate my home and things I make and do.
I'm completing my 2nd year of blogging this month. I had no idea what having a blog would do for me when I started writing it. Initially, I thought it would merely be a creative thing to do but besides that, Patty's Pretty Things has helped me to connect with wonderful people and make new friends. My blog features articles about how I decorate my home and things I make and do.
I've been a registered nurse for 35 years and started in the nursing field when I was 16 years old working in a nursing home. Nursing provided for a wonderful career but last June I decided I wanted to devote all of my time to my blog, to keeping up with the household chores and to travel with my husband. It's such a good time in my life. We have two grown children and experienced becoming grandparents to a beautiful grandson last May. After working outside the home for so many years, I truly appreciate every single minute of having the opportunity to make my own schedule.
One of the very first posts I published was about making this wreath. It has by far been my most viewed and pinned post of all!
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I like to make a variety of things. Lately I have used my Silhouette Cameo to make cards, tags and journals. I use my Cinch book binding tool to put the journals together. I also purchased a one inch button making machine and have had fun with that. I have been shopping at vintage venues to collect items I can use in making mixed media projects. I also like to sew and paint and experience it all!
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I have just started to attend art retreats. In October I joined in on Sweethearts on the Homefront in Atlanta, GA and met many talented and creative bloggers. Going to art retreats is a great way to meet other bloggers in person who share the same interests.
Our daughter Ashleigh is an artist who specializes in charcoal portraits and drawings. We enjoy being creative together. Here is her latest work for a Valentine's Day promotion.
Our daughter Ashleigh is an artist who specializes in charcoal portraits and drawings. We enjoy being creative together. Here is her latest work for a Valentine's Day promotion.
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I'm excited about entering my third year of blogging and enjoying the fulfillment it will bring to me. I'm looking forward to making new friends during this fabulous Grow Your Blog party. Thanks again, Vickie!
I am having a giveaway. The winner will receive a package of Patty's Pretty Things creations: a little book, greeting cards, an assortment of tags and a hand crocheted dish cloth. To be eligible, please leave a comment. The winner will be announced on February 15th. Edited 2/15: Deborah Weber of Illuminate Your Divine Soul Blueprint is the winner and has been contacted!
I am having a giveaway. The winner will receive a package of Patty's Pretty Things creations: a little book, greeting cards, an assortment of tags and a hand crocheted dish cloth. To be eligible, please leave a comment. The winner will be announced on February 15th. Edited 2/15: Deborah Weber of Illuminate Your Divine Soul Blueprint is the winner and has been contacted!

Have so enjoyed meeting you in the blogging world, and just learned something about you that I didn't know before.... that you are also a nurse.... and it even looks as if we started out the same way and at the same age. What a coincidence. Enjoy the party!
ReplyDeleteSuch talent...both you, and your daughter!!
ReplyDeletexo Kris
Happy to be blog partyin' with you, Patty and CONGRATS on beginning your 3rd year of bloggin! Keep it up and keep on creating. ENJOY THE PARTY! Aloha
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful things, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Patty, such a pretty assortment for your give-away. I didn't realize that you were in Indianapolis, I grew up there until I was in fifth grade, both my parents are from there! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so happy you began to blog too! Happy Blog Anniversary! I love stopping by to read about what is going on with you or your creative side. Ashleigh's newest drawing is breath taking. I love charcoal drawings and the splash of color for her lips sends it over the top.
ReplyDeleteHi Patty, another Indiana gal here. I really like the look of your blog. Glad I popped by.
ReplyDeletePatty, I really enjoyed reading your story, and learning about how you got started blogging! And your giveaway is very sweet! Thank you for the chance to win! Becky
ReplyDeleteIt's so much fun to read your post and get to know you even better! And thanks for a fun giveaway. What a fun weekend we're having! Sweet hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi Patty - such pretty things, and so much talent! I am now going to start fantasizing about attending an artists' retreat :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the GYB Party!
So many pretties, but love all the porcelains and jars - reminds me of my gr auntie and her little crafty corner.
ReplyDeleteHi Patty,
ReplyDeleteI know you ... LOL. I'm visiting from the GYB party! I always loved your fabric wreath. Please stop by my blog to enter my giveaway. See you soon! Hugs - Donna
Love your jars of vintage things. Hope your enjoying the party, I know I am.
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Great post, Patty! I love all the pretty pictures. I am having fun with the Grow Your Blog party. Wishing you a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Patty! It's so nice to meet you and explore your pretty blog!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Hi Patty
ReplyDeleteGood to meet you! Thanks for a lovely giveaway!
You have a beautiful blog! Love it! I'm adding you to my feed so I can keep up. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog, I am following you!
ReplyDeleteHello dear Patty
ReplyDeleteNow I know a little more about you too! Yes blogging has made a difference to our lives.
I love seeing all that you create with all those pretty bits of lace in your jars.
It's a lovely post - enjoy the party.
Hugs
Shane
found/followed you from the gyb party. can't wait to see what you're up to!
ReplyDeleteHi there, You have a very interesting blog. Count me in for the giveaway. I am one of your new followers.
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Hi Patty, obviously creativity and talent run in the family. Your daughter's commission is lovely! Your supplies are so neat and organized. Patty's Pretty Things was definitely the right name for your blog. I love the cards you sent me and am glad we've connected through blogging though I haven't had as much time lately to visit as I would like. Wishing you all the best, Tammy
ReplyDeleteI am a retired RN. All Stitched Up by Angela / Angela's Fabric and Trim sent me. I am happy to follow you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteHi Patty.. I came via the blog hop and I love all the Pretty things you've posted.. and i've joined you on GFC.. hope to see more of pretty things soon..many greetings from Singapore and thank you for a chance to win.. :D
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you.:)
I would like to participate in your giveaway.
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Greetings.
Bernadett
Oh my gosh, I see we have many loves in common and I am your newest follower. So nice to meet you!
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Kathy
Hi Patty, I, too, am a retired RN. It has been fun seeing how you and your blog has changed over the years. I think you have found your niche of creativity!
ReplyDeletethe wreath is stunning....I would love to see your creative space...what a lovely blog post, and the ones above this one with all those laces and doilies...my kind of shopping...please enter me into your drawing...and thank you for such a wonderful giveaway...have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteHi Patty, nice to meet you! your blog is wonderful and your supply stash has me drooling! gosh you make some very pretty things! now following you!
ReplyDeleteAshleigh is a very talented artist.
ReplyDeleteI would love to do a retreat like some of those you have done, but the last one I looked into was $600. Is that a typical cost?
What a pretty blog you have! I am still trying to get out there and visit a few more blogs! Your images make me smile….that burlap is gorgeous, and I can see why your wreath has been pinned so many times.
ReplyDeleteWow, Patty...I "met" you through Grow Your Blog last year! I can't believe it's been a full year! Love your post outlining your interests and talents. I'm so glad we've been in touch!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures and goodies. I scrolled through several days just to enjoy it. Blogging seems to make so many people happy, and I'm trying to figure it out! Thank you for sharing the happy!
ReplyDeleteHi Patty, lovely to see you again. Love all the wonderful goodies, all so tempting. I haven't tried the Cameo yet, still not sure about it although many I know love it. Wishing you a wonderful Friday!
ReplyDeleteCute cute cute! Enjoying all these blogs so much!
ReplyDeleteI love those jars with all the beautiful things in them. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog Patty and for your kind comments! You do really interesting and different things! I very much enjoyed browsing your blog!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty place to visit, and congrats on starting your 3rd year blogging. Thank you for stopping by my little place in blogland, this has been a wonderful party!! Thank you for your giveaway, a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI started reading this blog post and thought oh WOW.....we do have lots in common. I was a nurse for 32 years then had to medically retire with RSD/CRPS following an on the job injury...I was a peds oncology and peds ICU nurse my entire career. I also started working in a nursing home at the age of 16 and half way through my nursing program. I have enjoyed looking through a lot of your past posts and you are so creative. Your daughter is very talented. I am a happy new follower.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and leaving such enthusiastic comments! I love your vintage items and ideas I am now a follower too!! A lovely giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from GYB, what a great party meeting such a variety of bloggers:) Vicky
ReplyDeleteHi Patty...you have a very interesting blog and also interesting give away...looking forward to see another updates in the future.
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I have had a really enjoyable time visiting your blog. It has a very fresh feel. I am new to blogging but hope to gain more confidence as I go. The technical side is still somewhat of a challenge but that too will be soon figured out I hope. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Happy hopping!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Patty, I'm enchanted by the fact that you and your daughter work together. I bet every piece is brimming with love and warmth.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 2 Year Anniversary, I hope the years to come are glorious!
Thank you soooo much for stopping by my blog. I think we have a lot in common with grown kids, love of vintage finds, and finally getting to do our art & blogging at this point in life. Going to art events are great and you make so many new friends with your same interest. It would be a treat to win your give-a-way.
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ps....Your daughter's art work is fantastic!
Thank you for stopping by my blog (GYB event). Sounds like you are quite blessed with family, free time and a special spot to create in. Congrats on the new grand baby! Happy Valentine's Day :)
ReplyDeletePatty, I am stopping by your blog to return the favor for stopping by mine. Oh my, your blog is lovely and what a perfect name. I love seeing how you are repurposing so many vintage items, wow is about all I can say. Have a beautiful day, Toni
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog Patty - and what a delight to find yours. Pretty Things indeed!
ReplyDeleteHello Patty, thank you for visiting my blog. What lovely things you make I enjoyed reading your blog and learning a bit about you. My daughter is an artist too!
ReplyDeleteJackie
Hi Patty, pleased to meet you too! What a lovely blog you have - such beautiful creations! I enjoyed your Alabama trip recap very much - it sounds like you were not only productive, you had a great time doing it and also learned new crafts! Thanks for stopping by the blog earlier. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Patty, So pleased to meet you. All of your creations are lovely and I look forward to seeing more. It is interesting to me how many creative individuals have a background in nursing (me too). It must be lovely to be creative with your daughter. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Patty, I am coming over from Junk Chic Cottage! So glad she shared you with us. I am following through google connect. I think I will also put this wonderful giveaway on my sidebar. I sure love the blogging world too! I have met some wonderful people also.. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty things, Patty. The GYB hop has been a lovely way to find interesting new blogs to read. Thanks for visiting me, too ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteJust discovered you Patty and love your style! Congrats on your Blogoversary ~
ReplyDeleteAmy M.
Greetings from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Very nice to meet you. Congratulations on been a grandparent! It's a wonderful role.
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to visit your blog and meet a very creative lady. I am a new follower via email and I look forward to visiting again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog and creations Patty. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog looking forward to following you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog, I found you via the GYB hop and I appreciate you visiting me as well. I'm a new follower and I look forward to seeing what new pretties you create. Warm Regards, Tammie Everly/ TTE Designs tammie@ttedesigns.com
ReplyDeleteHi Patty,
ReplyDeleteCame to visit via the GYB party--thanks for visitng us. You make so many pretty things, love your creativity. We'll be following along to see what you make next.
Deb and Kathy
I can't stop reading your blog, so I've become your newest follower. You make some lovely things! Thanks for your nice comments on my blog.
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CraftyCat
Thank you for stopping at my blog during the hop. I have enjoyed seeing all of your creative work. You've chosen to express yourself in so many wonderful ways. I love the bits and pieces that you turn into art.
ReplyDeleteHi patty, so great to meet you thru the blog hop. So glad you stopped by my blog too and left such nice comments. I love your paper crafts ( I really want to do a similar vintage wedding photo piece like you and your friend made...love that!) and want to come back a look thru older posts. Signing up now to follow!
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Maggie
Thank you for visiting my blog from the GYB party and leaving a nice message, I'm so happy to have seen all the lovely creative things you have made and shared with us.I look forward to seeing you visit me again, I'm just off to sign as a follower with you so that I won't miss anything and I'll put your name in the hat to enter for my give away.
ReplyDeleteYou're so creative...thanks for stopping by at my blog:)
ReplyDeleteGood morning Patty, so glad you found me from the party-happy retirement! I am new follower
ReplyDeleteHallo Patty! I found you a little bit late, but have become a follower. Enjoyed browsing your blog very much. Some very pretty things. Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteThank you also for stopping by my blog.
Erika
Hi Patty--thanks so much for visiting me last month via the GYBP :) It's taken me a long time to respond to my 140 visitors! Your work is beautiful and I would love to be entered into your giveaway. Blessings, Diana
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog for the GYB party. Love all your creative, vintage things. Your daughter is so talented.
ReplyDeletePatty, thank you for stopping by my blog. I'm your latest follower. Please count me in for the giveway. Have a great day, Ana
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you stopped by and wanted to return the favor. I kind of ran out of time to get through the whole list! You have such lovely artwork--very pretty for sure!!
ReplyDeletePatty, you are very talented and have a very lovely blog! Thank you for visiting my blog. I am following you via GFC and look forward to reading more of your post!
ReplyDeleteHi Patty,
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful blog -- I like how you show the things you make and how you decorate your home.
Your daughter is very talented, too. I sure hope she had lots of jobs for Valentine's Day!
I will surely come back to visit your blog and see what you have been up to. Thanks also for visiting my blog and leaving a nice comment -- so very much appreciated.
Lots of greetings from Germany,
Birgit