Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Colors of spring
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Elk on the way to Longview.
You might even see one or a field full of elk as you travel the roads to Longview...
Pretty Cottage Dresser
Love when I find a piece that shows the natural patina of time... Has the distressed look with a hint of blue on the drawer fronts.Hats anyone
Our vendors at the Vintage Chicks Sale
The Vintage Chicks Sale 2010
This is a shot of one of our vendors from the Vintage Chicks Sale 2010.. Great eye candy with their sweet color palette!!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Project completion
Friday, January 14, 2011
Old is new again
Using vintage wall lites, vintage porcelain wall soap dishes and old hardward can be turned into a unique addition to your home decor... This has been mounted on a discarded wood cupboard face piece, painted and antiqued.. Now can be used to hold a candle, jewllerry or even a pretty bar of soap... Wow and Then Price $25.00
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Where to find pick your own farms in Alberta, Canada
Where to find pick your own farms in Alberta, Canada
Here is a great resource.... for harvest time....
Here is a great resource.... for harvest time....
Lavender Garden Cottage: Flower of the Day - Jade Tall Phlox
Lavender Garden Cottage: Flower of the Day - Jade Tall Phlox: " Todays flower of the day is Jade Tall Phlox. This tall phlox is creamy white with pretty celadon green edges. It grows to a height of 2-3'..."
Just dreamin of my garden....
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
HOW THE VILLAGE CAME TO BE
WHAT'S BEHIND THE VILLAGEby Pam Mikolayenko on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 1:29pm
Seeing as my shop Wow and Then, is located in the Village of Longview, Alberta,... here is a summary of the history of the village..
Located in an area that the Indians once used for hunting and gathering, Longview originally was a small community hamlet that was established at the turn of the century to service the many farms and ranches
After oil was discovered in Turner Valley in 1914 the area boomed and "Little New York" was born. The community eventually shifted a few miles west of it's present location and re-assumed the name Longview. The population swelled to an unbelievable 2500 in the oil days.
In the 1940's, as the petroleum industry declined in Longview and surrounding area, so did a large portion of the population that depended on the oilpatch for a living. Longview's long standing position in the area allowed it to survive and it pushed for and received local government in the 1960's
Currently, Longview is home to 334 residents and growing. It not only stands as an important service community but also as a "gateway" to the Kananaskis, one of the most beautiful tourism zones in Alberta.
Seeing as my shop Wow and Then, is located in the Village of Longview, Alberta,... here is a summary of the history of the village..
Located in an area that the Indians once used for hunting and gathering, Longview originally was a small community hamlet that was established at the turn of the century to service the many farms and ranches
After oil was discovered in Turner Valley in 1914 the area boomed and "Little New York" was born. The community eventually shifted a few miles west of it's present location and re-assumed the name Longview. The population swelled to an unbelievable 2500 in the oil days.
In the 1940's, as the petroleum industry declined in Longview and surrounding area, so did a large portion of the population that depended on the oilpatch for a living. Longview's long standing position in the area allowed it to survive and it pushed for and received local government in the 1960's
Currently, Longview is home to 334 residents and growing. It not only stands as an important service community but also as a "gateway" to the Kananaskis, one of the most beautiful tourism zones in Alberta.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Learning - A lifelong process
Just celebrated another year older yesterday.... still in the learning curve; about myself, you'd think that when you get to be over mid century you'd have it figured out.. I hope to try and continue to be a life long learner... to be forgiving, even though at times undeserved... to be more loving... even though not loved back and to be more thoughtful when others appear thoughtless and when I am overwhelmed to be more trusting... and to be ever grateful... because I have been blessed with so much.
I happened on this wonderful line that I have borrowed in the hopes to continue to inspire:
Let the beauty of what you LOVE be what you DO"
I happened on this wonderful line that I have borrowed in the hopes to continue to inspire:
Let the beauty of what you LOVE be what you DO"
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Monday, January 03, 2011
Wow and Then Antiques & Home Decor | Diamond Valley's Open Roads
Wow and Then Antiques & Home Decor Diamond Valley's Open Roads
We have joined a new community of local businesses in the DIAMOND VALLEY, we welcome you to check it out.. You will find local and tourist information to help your visit be enjoyable and to ecourage you to come back....
We have joined a new community of local businesses in the DIAMOND VALLEY, we welcome you to check it out.. You will find local and tourist information to help your visit be enjoyable and to ecourage you to come back....
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Vintage cream painted china cabinet
Practical vintage, updated with current cream color, era 1940's, great for storage in most any room in the house... Not overly large!
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