My Vintage Things

Over the weekend I stayed with my Mom for some much needed Mother Daughter time. We had the most fun looking through all of her treasures that my Great Grandmother "Nannie" had left her.

The best part was when she gave me some of it. :)

Nannie had made a lot of quilt tops from her old dress material and anything she had around. It was neat to see some of the fabric that even came from my Mom's childhood dresses. Mom had most of them quilted and yeppers...I got one!
I was so ecstatic when she started pulling out all of the vintage fabrics and rick rack that Nannie had. Mom gave me a lot of it to make aprons with and who knows, maybe even a quilt.
See the little dutch dolls? That is a dish towel. They just don't make things like this anymore. I sure wish they did.


All of this fabric you see is at least 60 years old. Some of it is old flour sacks.

How cool is that rick rack?! I have never seen any like it. Nannie crocheted all of the time. That is just one of the little heart doilies that she made.

I washed and ironed all of the aprons that Nannie had made and worn years ago. I have many favorites and took pictures of them.
I can't get over the fabrics and her combinations of color and patterns.
Check out this one apron. It is convertible from apron to bonnet. That is just cool!

I just wanted to share a part of my family and my vintage things with you today.
Hope you enjoy seeing it all. Cookies are coming up next!

Breakfast Anyone?

Alright my Sweet Cookie's! Brace yourself for this post. It is very graphic and indulgent to say the least. You may want to guard the little people from seeing any of the photos. It could really cause some hyperactivity that can't be stopped. Are you ready?............................

Do you enjoy a good filling breakfast with Lot's of family atmosphere? I know I do! Well I have the perfect place for you to take your family and enjoy every BITE.

The Log Cabin Pancake House in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Not to be confused with any other pancake house in the surrounding area. This establishment has been around longer than I have. They opened their doors in the 70's and have been going strong ever since.

I have been eating breakfast there for 23+ years and it is one of the places that I never leave town without getting my fix at.

Wanna see what I'm talking about? This is my all time favorite breakfast.

Continental French Toast, Country Ham, Grape Juice and Coffee.

Here are some of my family's favorite's too. You may need a napkin for the drooling you will experience.

Country Ham, Biscuits,Gravy and Hash brows. YummmmmmmmmY! Chocolate Chip Pancakes!
Ham and Cheese Omelet with Pancakes! And there is so much more like their pecan waffles that my Aunt Tam LOVE'S!

I can't say enough about The Log Cabin Pancake House. The waitresses there are all so sweet and have the best southern hospitality. Some have been there since the doors opened. I remember them all from when I was a child. It is so nice to see them each time I visit. Just like Family.

I talked with the Dining Manager, Yvonne King who has been there since the beginning. She quickly told me that you pronounce the Y in her name. So it would be more like this Y-vonne. She is always there and is usually the one seating the customers....100's of them. I had my picture made with her for my keepsake book and this blog. She is such a sweetheart.

If any of you take a trip to the Smokey Mountains I promise you won't be disappointed when you dine with my extended family at the Log Cabin Pancake House. You will be hooked and in love just like me. Oh yeah, you might want to know this. If you are coming into Pigeon Forge from Gatlinburg, it is the first Pancake house on the right. If you are headed towards Gatlinburg it will be the last pancake house on the left. There address is 4235 Parkway Pigeon Forge, Tn 37863.

I hope Y'all make a special trip and Enjoy!!!!

Rockin' Birthday Shrimp Boil

My husband, daughter and I traveled to my parents home over the weekend to celebrate my Dad's birthday. It was such a beautiful weekend to celebrate him and a great excuse for good food too.

My 12 year old niece Audrey wanted to plan the shindig so we were eager to see what she would come up with. She decided that we would have a shrimp boil with all the works, Karaoke for entertainment and of course a birthday cake made by her. Now being the entertainer and baker that I am I was so happy that Audrey wanted to do all of this. She seems to take it after her Aunt and that makes me smile. :)

The menu went like this; Shrimp, potatoes and corn, cabbage kielbasa, salad, garlic bread and all the sweet tea this southern gal could handle. I was able to grab a picture before it was all consumed.

I just have to share a picture of the cake too. Audrey was so proud of her accomplishment and I think she did such a fine job. She used the karaoke CD container for part of the decorations which was a great idea.

We all had a great time singing and goofing off with the karaoke music and even my Dad did a little singing of his own. Sorry, no pictures or recordings of that. :)

So here's to great family time, creative celebrations and life! Maybe this will inspire you to have a family celebration this weekend!