Wednesday, May 5, 2010

happy in red

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I am participating in Sue’s Rednesday post.

Thought I’d share this little red postal scale. They are fun pieces to use in a vignette as you can elevate the display by putting something on top, like this sweet bird that my friend Kathy Sue gave to me.

A thought for today:

Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate.
So practice happy thinking every day.
Cultivate the merry heart, develop the happiness habit,
And life will become a continual feast.
~ Norman Vincent Peale

note: Blogger has a new "search this blog" feature. I think this is wonderful and have added it to the top of my blog. The other day a reader emailed me asking for the caramel recipe I had posted ages ago. Now all you need to do is enter the word (ie: caramel, or whatever) and it will link you! voila! love it!

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42 comments:

  1. EmmaMay 5, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    i love your quote...so true

    Im off to think happy thoughts!!

    xxx

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  2. AdrienneMay 5, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    So cute! I love little things, especially little, old things.
    ~Adrienne~

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  3. StaceyMay 5, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Adorable! I like the petite size of that scale. Of course the bird is perfect too.

    Love the quote!

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  4. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Oh what preciousness. I just got a thing for little birdies resting on olden thingys!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. The Tattered CottageMay 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Love your scale and little bird. It makes for an adorable display. I so believe in this quote and try to live my days doing just that...having happy thoughts :)
    ♥ Toni

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  6. ClaudiaMay 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    I love the scale. And thank you for the reminder about happy thoughts. I truly believe that.

    Maybe I should add the search feature...hmmm.

    xo
    Claudia

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  7. Susan FreemanMay 5, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Hi Becky! Your little bird is so sweet and the postage scale is too. I love that quote by Norman Vincent Peale. My Mom is a great fan of his and has saved many of his pamphlets. She used to read them to me when I was young. Thanks for the blogger tip! What a great feature. There are many blogs that I enjoy, like yours and it's fun to go to older posts. It's a bit like browsing through old beloved magazines. Happy Rednesday!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  8. the wild raspberryMay 5, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    sweet picture...
    love the quote.

    happiness is a choice.

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  9. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMay 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Love the vintage scale....just enough chippiness to it!
    xo
    Penny

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  10. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Sweet birdie and scale and I like your crocheted piece under them. Your Scotties are sooooo cute! Love them :) Happy Reds~

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  11. Brenda PruittMay 5, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    A most wonderful quote! I think it shall be my new mantra.
    Brenda

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  12. marieMay 5, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    This is the sweetest picture and what a wonderful quote too!

    I love that Google feature ~ I already have it on my blog. But I like how you have it up at the top ~ i think I'll move mine.

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  13. JulieMay 5, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Yay for the search this blog feature! Sometimes I want to go back and look for a recipe too!!!!
    Love the little bird on the scale!
    Enjoyed visiting. Love the quote. Reminds me of Proverbs 15:15b "For the happy heart, life is a continual feast." :-) Hugs.

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  14. Simply ShelleyMay 5, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Becky,love the sweet little bird on the scale...makes for a wonderful little vignette. Love the quote as well...I am following along with Rednesday myself this time...come by and visit my reds if you like.
    Hope everything is wonderful with you....blessings

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  15. Simply ShelleyMay 5, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Becky,love the sweet little bird on the scale...makes for a wonderful little vignette. Love the quote as well...I am following along with Rednesday myself this time...come by and visit my reds if you like.
    Hope everything is wonderful with you....blessings

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  16. myletterstoemilyMay 5, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    sweet little bird, sweet quote, and very
    sweet recipe!

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  17. AnnMay 5, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    What a great little scale. I love it!
    Thanks for sharing with us~
    Blessings,
    Ann
    @
    The Tattered Tassel

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  18. Molly the AiredaleMay 5, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    What a cute scale and a sweet birdie!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  19. Joy @ Joy Of DessertsMay 5, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    That little birdie is so cute and sweet. Love it. :-)
    My first Rednesday is up:
    http://joyofdesserts.blogspot.com/2010/03/desserts-black-forest-cake-honors.html

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  20. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~May 5, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Sweetie,
    I'm makin' the rounds again, it's been a while so I had to come and see how you are doing. Cute little scale and the bird also.
    Do you live near the Redwoods? They just fill me with awe every time I see one. Such a wonderful place to be.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  21. Tales From My Empty NestMay 5, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    The little postal scale and bird are adorable! And I loved your saying. I added it to my journal book I keep with verses/sayings in it. Hope you had a happy day!!! Love & blessings from NC!

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  22. LisaMay 5, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Very lovely!!
    Hugs,Lisa

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  23. UnknownMay 5, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    So cute!!!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  24. JGMay 5, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    What a beautiful thought!

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  25. ElsieMay 5, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Cute scale and love the little bird. That search thing is kinda neat and it will make things easier
    for your readers.THANKS.:o)

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  26. SueLovesCherriesMay 5, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    They look perfect together! And I just love that house from your previous post, too!

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  27. CACHANILLA73May 5, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    Beautiful blog... You are a great inspiration. Blessings...

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  28. SueMay 5, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Becky, what sweet little vignette items the scale and birdie are! And the quote is food for thought, that's for sure.
    hugs, Sue

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  29. Kathy SueMay 5, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Becky,, how sweet that picture looks. I knew that bird would find a new spot at your home. Great quote to. You always have a great post and I love the way you can get to things faster to go back to our favorites. love to you dear sweet friend. love Kathy Sue

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  30. PondsideMay 5, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Do you know that there is now research that shows that happiness really does spread?....that a happy household has a positive effect on the households around it.

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  31. UnknownMay 6, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    That little bird belongs atop that fun vintage scale!!!! I really like the quote you have, I think that is 100% true! I am going to check out the new blogger idea!

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  32. Sandy, Sisters of SeasonMay 6, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    What a cutie that little bird is!

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  33. AngelaMay 6, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate.
    So practice happy thinking every day.
    Cultivate the merry heart, develop the happiness habit,
    And life will become a continual feast.
    ~ Norman Vincent Peale

    thank you SO much for sharing this.

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  34. craftylesMay 6, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Ehat a cute display. I've loved following your blog for a long time. Your house is beautiful.

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  35. Mimi SueMay 6, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Love that quote. Truly a way to live your life. Your scale is adorable. Love your inspiration home from the last post. Just beautiful. Mimi

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  36. FLOWERSHOPGURLMay 6, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Hi Becky, I love your "TWEET" bird and the red postal scale he is perched on! Your vignette is so darling, I have never heard of Rednesday. Now I have to join in that party, I'm in trouble now! See you at the next Rednesday, hopefully!
    Hugz,
    Kim

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  37. UnknownMay 6, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Awe! Tweet Birdie, and sweet thought! Why is it so hard to automatically be happy? Doesn't it seem silly that we even have to be told that?

    Love that new feature.... very useful.

    ~Liz

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  38. ChaChaneenMay 6, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    LURVE your little birdie! Oh my stars, it is adorable and perfect for the red post!

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  39. Sweet Bee CottageMay 6, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Like air mail! Too cute!

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  40. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 6, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    I've been looking for a scale similar to that. So many I see are too big or too expensive. Your is just right, and the little bird is precious. Loved that quote. laurie

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  41. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsMay 7, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    Great quote and my favorite color!!

    Love you gal,
    Lynn

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  42. ❀~Myrna~❀May 7, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    I love your little red scale & the quote! It does make a wonderful addition to your vignette.
    Blessings,
    ~Myrna

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