Indiana State Fair Coliseum Remodeling

This is what we see when we enter the coliseum but no more this will be gone as we know it which is sort of like going home but now there will be many changes. I am excited for the Indiana State fair to have a remodeled space that can be used in a more profitable way.   You can follow this renovation on the website, face book  and twitter.  www.Indianastatefair.com  You can google the coliseum and follow the progress. A lot of recycling went on with this remodeling.  Stay tuned there will be more

Before they started

The outside will get a face lift and good for it we all could use one now and then

And look at the light coming in those windows that have been buried in the walls we couldn't see them

Remember walking down these corridors  I always thought they were neat my old grade school had this color brick

Not knowing for sure but this is what the bleachers sat on I was  up higher than I thought.

 

Cowgirl Boots

I was at the annual Christmas luncheon at Indy Decorative Artist and these were our table favors.  How did these get this pretty  Directions  buy used boots or drag some out of the closet  we all have a few pair we hate or they are too small hurt your feet etc.  Clean them with some type of soap just what ever you would use on your counter top.    Then use a sealer email me and I will give you some names  same with the paint. Paint away it took 3 coats to cover each section    and then   what ever designs you would like to use   You could stencil something  I thought they were clever and wanted to share

I am cleaning my house and I remembered these pictures and had to stop and blog   Need to finish cleaning Hope you enjoy these crazy boots.

Until the next time take care.

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"Elsie's"

 This is Elsie she is in the plaid dress above and the lady below is Elsie.  The lady who named the store  runs and owns this business is her granddaughter.  Jennifer Martin  she calls it Elsie's after her grandmother.  Jennifer is from Southern Kansas  she does have a southern accent but she is a joy to do business with.  Below you will see that she has started a clothing store on our downtown square in Martinsville.  She moved in about 4 months ago.   It has been several years since we have had a clothing store on the square.   I like to shop close to home and I hope she will stay for a long time

What is special for you followers of the Confession of a  Pioneer Woman,  Ree Drummond   Jennifer also uses her cookbook and besides her nephew works at the ranch for Tim and Missy you have heard Ree talk about them.  Sure is a small world.  Stop by and check her clothing out and the decorations.  I think she is open 6 days a week from 11 to 4   If you need to contact her I would be happy to send her a message from you.

Take care and stay warm

Farm Bureau Convention

 This weekend we spent a few days in Indy.  Nice place to visit   We stayed in the JW Marriott I really like the hotel we were on the 28th floor and the view at night was fantastic. 1st time I have stayed there the beds were comfortable the staff were very nice and the food was really good..  I was in the trade show with gourds and other painted items. 

 I  approached FB with an offer for  their members to do a make it-take it to paint a gourd snowman and some 63 ladies took them up on this painting lesson.  I have some who would like to do it again next year.  We will see how Farm Bureau feels about it.  A lot of farm shows in years past that I have attended did have activities for the ladies to enjoy.
I was glad I was able to meet some very crafty ladies.  Saw some I knew from the Beef Cattle Assoc. always nice to visit with old friends. Meet a lady who follows my blog surprised me.

Going to a class tomorrow night at out Library subject Face book   Looking forward to seeing what they have to say. 
It sure is wet outside and we got a good rain tonight I could hear it coming down  I guess this will help with our moisture level. 
 Some of my bulbs are poking through the soil hope they don't come to far up.
 The birds are getting feed when they need it  and I have suet cakes for my woodpeckers  I also hear them working on my persimmon trees.
I have now completed all my shows and  can clean my house for Christmas and start baking all kinds of sweet things. We give some away to our landlords and friends.  Love this part of Christmas  time to smell the pine trees.  Until I find more time to blog take care.

What I'am I up too

 I almost forgot how to write a blog.  Been many places and always forget to take pictures just plain forget. This is one of my favorite dogs I adopted Zeus one year and 2 months ago.   He is a darling  had him to the groomers and he has on his Christmas scarf.  He will sit on one step and his feet on the other.  He weighs 170 pounds and he is 3 years old.

 I am recycling again  almost did it earlier but the leaves weren't raked up yet  I wait until the county rakes the leaves from the courthouse lawn and then I bring them home.  I have thought about leaving them in the bags all winter have never done that but I see other recyclers leave the bags in their yard all winter.  Any one who is reading this and has a suggestion please fire away I am open for some advise.  I use them in my garden or around my flowers.  Helps build the soil.

I did take them all

 And here we are to my favorite thing to paint are gourds.  I will be at the Indiana Farm Bureau State  Convention  in Indianapolis this coming week.  Will have a lot of gourds ready for someone to paint on.  Ever want to paint on a gourd this is your chance.  Paint your own snowman.  I need to get back to work at painting and getting ready for Christmas.  Tree is up and decorated will show on another day.  Take care until we meet again.