Apr 28, 2009

CELEBRATION TIME! IT'S OUR BLOG ANNIVERSARY!

YAHOOO! celebrate good times, come on! yes gals this kitten is ready to celebrate...

hurry kittens its goody time...and one rooten' tooten' celebration is on it's way...what Cat what? girls...it's my " BLOG ANNIVERSARY" yahoo! it' s been a whole year!


eekk...so i'm dollin' up an invitin' you sassy gals to one Blog gal celebration! take a peek...




ok first zip me up...oooh and i'll fix your hair...smile...cuz kittens we're gonna look adorable...slap on your pearls...and oh honey that red red lipstick...we've gotta just celebrate! It's the Vintage Housewife and her one year, of meetin' and greetin'!



oh my, oh my kittens you look great and i am so Blessed to have met, talked with{ & commented } with so many amazing dolls! I've loved the fact that you kittens got on board with this kittens sassy style...and enjoyed the adventure...shared memories...and gave great blessings and advice...this has just been a blast!



sooo...HAPPY BLOG ANNIVERSARY! to you kittens!



my whole idea about this blog was just that...smiles...fun...and full of sass~y~ness! where gals can come and kick their heels up! so i hope you sassy ladies have enjoyed this blog and have had a great time swingin' by... thank you Jesus for joy! happy blog anniversary gals!


so now you know theres gonna be presents...it's giveaway time! YAHOOOOO!





first i am soooooo a philosophy girl! this is my most favorite girl line...i wear just about everything from their shower gels...to their make-up! oh word...i love it...and i wanna share it with you kittens...this is the most amazing 3 in 1 shower gel ever. It comes in about a hundred flavors...the yummiest fragrant shampoo,shower gel, and bubble bath ever! yummmmmy yummmmy bubbles...you'll love it!




and for sweet summer... a yummy raspberry sorbet! smells de~lish!




next junkin' jewels!oh my you know i love ol' junkin jewelry! i collect it from ol flea markets and have bought re~designed treats from the most talented blog gals around the block! So you know i wanna share it with the kittens ..this sweet bracelet is a very girly junkin piece!





next...a lil' vintage housewife style,...indeed...

a sweet lil' kitchen full apron...in my favorite color and yummy cherries! this kitten loves aprons...and you know i wear them...so a sweet lil' kitchen treat for you!...yummy pockets, sweet lil' ties at side...can't you just wait to bake a pie!








look red, polka dots,cherries, kitchen goodies...oh me oh my...this vintage housewife loves this sweet lil' kitchen dream! And one of you sassy kittens is gonna win...a few of the Vintage housewife's favorite things...now how to win!


leave me a lil' comment...and your in...leave another...your in again...as many times as you like...it's fun gals lets kick up our heels ! are ya ready...Go!





Now being one year and all, i thought about what things you kittens have enjoyed over this year and their are a few that stuck out! first you gals wanted to know lots about me...which was sweet as sugar cookies! so question and answer forum...leave a question and gals i'm gonna answer them...on my next post...yep you know i like girl talk...so ask away...ekkkkkk how fun!


HEY, Cat Let's Do One NOW! okay!

so to get it started...i'll answer one i got emailed a few weeks ago..."Cat has anyone ever recognized you out and about?"...oh my, a BIG YES!!!!! a few times in fact...the first time was soooo weird...it took me by surprise for sure! I'm sooo nothin' special!! But i loved it! It was so humbling and nice!


One particular time i was out runnin' errands...and a sweet blonde lady was walkin' toward me...miss Mary from walmart i call her...saying..."oh my, your ,your the vintage housewife!" Took my heart by surprise indeed...we chit chatted and i loved gettin' to know her and listened to the things she liked about my blog and the blog world...it was a life moment indeed! Love ya Mary from walmart! hee hee


hmmm trailer,... Cat~



ok on with the show...sharin' about my lil' vintage trailer, is something you ladies seem to like & i wanna do more...she is sooo much fun...and i have a few tricks up my sleeves...hee hee...so for now a few lil' things i found in an antique store...cute lil' vintage trailer goodies...








now that's a rug...






isn't it cute...well you can just hear the ol' happy trails tune ringing' in the back as they are just breezen' along with the breeze... what a fun project a vintage trailer is...and i am sooooo happy i have inspired a few of you to get yourselves one...i love hearin all about it...and i can't wait to see you all on the road! so keep me posted and i love to visit you...happy trails to you!






next some lil' fashion...Cat~






hey sweet kittens...thank you for liken' the fashion...that is a big part of this blog...the everyday no fuss fun of vintage fashion...and you kittens are adorable with your comments...thank you!





so i had to give a lil' daily fashion... this 1940's black gingham checked farm dress is a errand treat! zippered front with a big Bakelite red button on top...and ok, for the best part...sweet tulips on the pockets in red! isn't that adorable! it has the matching belt but on this particular day...i felt like a lil' sweet bow instead! this is actually one of the first vintage farm dresses i ever bought! I think it is still one of my favorites...








so now i want you to sit and have a lil' piece of cake! I want to take a moment and ask that you let me thank you for all your support and kind wishes for this kitten...i am very blessed by this blog...and i do hope you are as well...i hope it is fun! And you are inspired, to be you, enjoy you, and love you!



ekkk...one full year...and now...whats next sassy gals...what new adventures await us...slap your daddy gals and holler' yehawwwww!...i just can't wait to find out!




wontcha' come along for the ride?





so from this vintage housewife ...to all the sassy, blog sista's ...




HAPPY BLOG ANNIVERSARY!!!!!! you are fab!






LET'S KEEP IT ROCKEN' SHALL WE.....



and thank you for swingin' by my place for some celebration time...cat~












69 SASSY KITTENS SAID...:

Mama Magpie said...

Love all the trailers!! You have an awesome blog.

Evening Shade Morning Latte said...

Oh how fun!!! Your blog is just the neatest thing ever! Enter me! I would love to win that darling apron. Who am I kidding...I'd love to win any of it. What fun!

Myra said...

Wow, what great giveaways, please enter me. I love your blog, your style. You love those farm dresses, I collect those 40-50 sewing patterns. I am starting an online shop with handmade dresses, after I get a few little girls dresses done, I plan on listing a few women's vintage dresses ready to wear. If there is something you want, let me know.

Farmgirl Cyn said...

So glad I found you this past year! It is always a treat to stop by and see what you're up to!

MissMatilda said...

happy anniversary sweetheart xxx

Trailer Trash said...

Happy Anniversary Doll!

xoxo trailer trash


PS I LOVE THE TRAILERS!!!!

Jenny S said...

So fun!! Happy Blogiversary!! Please enter me in!! I have so much fun reading and looking back! I think I have read all your posts from this whole past year! I have loved every minute of it!

My Big Mouth said...

Wow,a year already?!
Happy Blog-aversary!
I just love all the trailer stuff.So sooooo very cute!
Lots of fantastic prizes,yay...
Fun Fun Fun!
Well,throw me in the pile,as I always say.
Goodluck to everyone!

sunshine said...

I'm just heading out to spend the evening with my Sister in Law. I'll be back tommorow to comment.
Just wanted to say quickly.."Congratulations on your first anniversary Cat!!"
Love you!
Laura

Forever Vintage said...

I really enjoy your blog Cat..I have it on my list of blog favorites. I would so love a trailer like yours..one day! Congrats on your blog anniversary and many more to come!!

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

Oh Cat you are one sexy kitten and I love your blog..I love all the vintageness that goes with it..please sign me up for your blog anniversary..:) and keep on bloggin...:)
Gina ;)

Jennifer said...

your blog has always been a fav.of mine:) Happy blog anniversary!!

Tikimama said...

Cat, aren't you just the sweetest! I love your vintage style, your cuuuute trailer, and especially your attitude! Keep rockin' and Happy Anniversary!

Sophee-a Laroo Bijoux and Sheri too said...

A bloggy Anniversary...WOOHOO!!!!
I want to be in on your fantabulous give away too...I will be here for many more of your adventures.
You are one rocken~sista!

Betty (picture circa 1954) said...

I enjoy reading your blog. Love your trailer!

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

Happy Anniversary Catiena! What a fun post, as usual!

Stay Cozy, Carrie

fifi said...

So much fun! Your blog rocks and I visit often. Keep it up Cat we are enjoying the show! ;c)

Kathie Truitt said...

I can't believe I've known you for a year. Wow, where do I begin?
First of all I want to thank you for this 'place.' You had no idea when you started this that there would be one displaced Hillbilly girl that would come here every single day, for comfort, acceptance and just to bask in your warmth. You gave me permission to accept my uniqueness and to be myself and to not be ashamed of it. You have encouraged me to just live in the moment and enjoy every day of my life and to somehow find something in to laugh about in this crazy place we call the nation's capitol.

Thank you, Cat, for being you, and giving the rest of us a refuge and solace from the world.

To say "I love you, Vintage Housewife!" would be an understatement.

I raise my Mason Jar of sweet ice tea to you and to many, many more posts. Here! Here!

**Note to Daddy-O. Thank you for sharing Cat with us, and being secure enough in yourself to let her blog about you!!

Love and Kisses,

Hillbilly Debutante

Katamommy said...

Happy Blogoversary! You are fabulous! :)

Tracy said...

Congratulations!! It is always so exciting to celebrate with good company!

I've been a reader of your blog for awhile and really adore your trailer and your spunk!!

I aspire to be as sassy as you are!

Lisa said...

I have been reading your blog for awhile, found you through mary janes. I love the vintage style, I only wish I could find the clothes to fit me. I love the trailer. I am currently redoing a vintage shasta compact.

SusieQ said...

What a great post I even had to make tea and sit down and enjoy! I hope I get to make it to one year!, thank you for making me laugh & smile. I have to tell you I loved the post where you mentioned if you've been spotted. I saw you at VLV but was embarrassed to go up to you in fear that maybe you wouldn't appreciate it. I was going to mention it to you in a future post. but I'm glad that I got the chance to now. Hopefully I'll get the chance to meet you in person sometime ....hey maybe next year at Viva! take care and keep me smiling! {{{Hugs}}}, SusieQ

littlemarkiesmom said...

Congrats to you! I sure love that apron and I love love love your blog. It is just too cool! :)

Cheesemakin' Mamma said...

Happy anniversary! You're blog is special and unique and I always look forward to a new post.

Anonymous said...

I love your blog!!! I love that apron too!
Kay :)

Zizzi said...

Happy anniversary!!! Soooo much fun reading your blog, that I can't wait for your next post! You are like a little magazine I subscribe on, and that I'm waiting for to turn up in my mailbox! What nice give-away! Lovely!
Inspired by you (your car) Ive began to paint an oilpainting of Lucille Ball. Started today, and hopefully it will be done this week.
Bless you and your family!
Love from sweden-cissi

This simple Life said...

Those little trailers are so sweet. Thanks so much for sticking around this long, I hope you stay a good while longer. Won't you please enter me......

Shelley said...

Happy Blog Anniversary...I have enjoyed my visits here......

Blessings,Shelley

sunshine said...

Okay so now I have time to do this up right!

"HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY CAT!!!"

I'm not sure that I can tell you properly how happy and thankful I am to have found your blog. I can't even remember how I found you! I know that I was reading you long before I ever commented.
I always get intimidated when someone has a lot of followers. I feel like what I have to say isn't important or maybe the author of the blog isn't reading what I write to them.
I was so thrilled when after my first couple of comments you came to my blog and thanked me for stopping by. I felt like one of the cool kids! ;D

Through your blog I've grown to love vintage. I never even thought about it before nevermind appreciated it. So I have you to thank for a new interest in my life.
I've developed a love for vintage clothing as well. I wish I could get my hands on a couple of pieces. (someday,someday!)
You've also reminded me more than once to think of myself and remember that as well as being a wife/Mom I'm also a woman. I deserve some me time.
I love how you put God and family first. You love your hubby and kids and it shines through. Thank you for being such a great example.
You are definatly on my list of people I'd love to meet someday. I'd flip my lid if I saw you in the Walmart parking lot. LOL
All of the gifts that you are giving away are beautiful!!!
Congratulations again Cat.
You're The Bestest!!! :)
(((Bighugs)))
Laura

Aimee said...

Congrats!What a sweet giveaway. A very nice thing for you to do. I'm in!
Blessings,
aimee

Miss CherryBubbles said...

Congratulations on your one-year anniversary!! It's always fun reading the latest post :) Love the pic of you in your b/w gingham farm dress!

Cori said...

Cat- I love your style. I have a 59 Shasta my hubbie and I are fixen up. A lot of work but so fun. Hope to get to meet you some day in person. I've read every one of your blogs and love, love them. Keep up the good work and Happy Anniversary!

sunshine said...

Okay, a question! Okay... two!
#1~ How did you and Daddy-0 meet?
#2~ Which outfit is your very favorite??
Laura

Terry said...

Oh Cat , Happy Blog Anniversary to you and your Daddy O and those adorable Kittens ! I have missed your Cat style chit chat the past few days .I am so glad I checked in today.
Well to tell the truth I look at least once a day to see if even a little post from my Favorite Vintage Kitten has been posted..
You Rock like nobody I have ever known.I always come away refreshed after visiting your blog so
Happy Anniversary to THE Vintage Housewife .Blessings to you and your sweet giveaway too.
Those trailers are so cool like all the rest of the awesome things you come up with .You so amaze me.
Thank you for a wonderful and special place to hang out .
love
a happy follower .
Happy Trails to you !

Woods Olde Homestead said...

Happy anniversary on your 1 year...that is great...I just found your blog and
girl am I glad I did...love your trailer
how fun is that...and all those sweet dresses and such...love it all...
please enter me in your giveaway...
Sweet Blessings...
Tonja

Gary and Elizabeth~ said...

Hi Cat,
Happy blog-aversary! I can't wait to have one too. I always enjoy my visit with you. I am a child of the fifty's and so there are a lot of pictures of my family in "vintage style" clothing. It's funny to think we are now vintage. Love your blog Cat. Please enter me into your blog celebration give away.
Enjoy your day,
Elizabeth

Lisa said...

awww, your blog is one of my favorites and inspired me to start mine!

Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com said...

Hi Sweet Girly Girl! I remember a year ago being in the hospital waiting room...a soccer player got hurt or something...and there we were talking about 'blogging!' Cat! Our lives have never been the same! I'm lovin' it and lovin' all the great friends we have met along the way. Your blog is soooo inspiring and it is just adorable....that is because you are beautiful on the inside and out and it just pours out of you like wonderful perfume.
I have sure missed you and all our giggles! have a blessed year, another one of blogging, visiting and havin' fun! You go girl!
Blessings,
Debbie

Lisa said...

did i mention i LOVED the apron??

Terry said...

Okay I was like here earlier and left a comment but had to come back over and leave another.
I was looking for a recipe and while going thru my cookbooks I found one of my favorites
"Patio Daddy-O ", so of course I had to come right back over to say Happy Anniversary Cat .Thanks for all the great Vintage post you share .Blessings to you and your own Daddy-o and precious Kittens.
Happy Trails

Maryjane - The Beehive Cottage said...

Hello Sweet Cat and congratulations on your one year blog anniversary! Blogland would not be the same without out! I am so blessed I have met you through the blogging world! Trailers is what bought us together and now forever friends, neighbors and camping (with hubby's or not) friends! You have changed my life forever Cat! You are the sweetest person I know in the whole wide world! Your blog is good medicine for soooooo many! You bless lives Cat! Yes, you do! xox

Love ya!
Maryjane

Terry said...

Dear Sweet Cat
I promise my last post tonight !
I coud not find an e-mail address so I am leaving you a comment to let you know I love visiting your
blog so much I wanted to share it with others .I hope you don't mind but I put up a little post over at my blog to tell others to stop by for a visit on your First blog Anniversary. If it is a problem just let me know.I only wanted to share the blessing I had found with others.
Blessings and hugs.

Jeanne said...

Thanks for all your inspiration to just have fun with life. It all too short any way sooooo whats a girl to do? HAVE FUN LAUGH AND DANCE TO YOUR TUNES! Thanks for the memories and joy congradulations!

L said...

From one vintage lovin' fashion wearin' housewife to another. Cat, your blog is one of my favs and I love sending folks over from mine to yours.
Your efforts to provide such fun photos, color and whimsy always give me that vintage Eye Candy fix just when I need it!
Come stop by when you can.
Warm Wishes
L from Sage Patch in Oregon

Hattie said...

Hey Cat!
You really are the Cat's MeoW! Just loove your blog. AND I love the prizes you are giving. Please count me in.

Kim said...

This is such a fun blog. I found it through Midwest Magpies. (I see she was quick to comment!) I would love to know how you got interested in all the vintage items. But, mostly I would like to know about the vintage clothing, and how often you wear it...
Blessings, Kim

The Chateau of Remnants said...

Congrats on you anniversary!How fun! I always love reading you're blog thanks for sharing!

{TTFN}
Blessing, Renee

Rita said...

Cat, What a wonderful giveaway and happy aniversary on your blog I check it every day as I love the 50's, everything. It also keeps me cheered up since the loss of my husband in Dec. I would adore the darling apron as it would go with all my cherry things in my kitchen. Have a great weekend.

hollyhappyhomemaker said...

I just love everything about you and your blog. You and sugarpie farm house are my favs. You can count on me for another rockin year of blogging !
Congrats !!

L said...

From one vintage lovin' fashion wearin' housewife to another, thank you for creating your adorable blog Cat! Your efforts to provide us with vintage Eye Candy through your sweet retro clippings and photos is always something I look forward to!

L from Sage Patch in Oregon

Jess said...

Congratulations and Happy Birthday! I absolutely love your blog--your style, warmth and joy and enthusiasm for life is just amazing. Thank you for sharing your light with us!

Anonymous said...

your blog is so much fun! i love it. great clothes, great pictures, great decoration! congrats on your one year anniversary! xo~kelly

sunshine said...

Dearest Cat... you are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind and understanding words over at my place. :) It's good to know that I have such good friends/sisters! that I can vent my frustrations and concerns to.
I was worried after I wrote the post that I was coming off like a miserable bag.. I can be that way sometimes..lol. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.
Love you too!! Muah!!!

Okay Question #3!! (you did say we could ask questions didn't you? I can't remember.. hahaha!)
What heritage does the name Catiena come from? It sounds spanish to me but I'm not sure. When I googled it, all that came up was some company names and of course.. your blog!
Okay, I'll try to make that my last question!
((Hugs))
Laura

ROMANTIC*ONE said...

hello cat just wanted to let you know i love love love your blog.
my name is kathy i live in
downey calif.
where abouts do you live ?
i would love to make my self a blog but have no idea how to ...lol

ROMANTIC*ONE said...

hello cat just wanted to let you know i love love love your blog.
my name is kathy i live in
downey calif.
where abouts do you live ?
i would love to make my self a blog but have no idea how to ...lol

Lisa said...

You are fantastic. Happy anniversary!!!

delighted heart said...

WooHoo! Happy anniversary! You are awesome girl! Always rockin the joint with your cute pics and prose! Love the trailer goodies....what a fun hobby! And it doesn't hurt to have a fun hubby that can do all that automotive work for ya and loves it too! ANd you look too stinkin cute in all those vintage dresses! You rock sista! Keep it coming!
Bless Ya!
Patti

Joy-N-Jesus said...

Happy 1 year! Oh how time flys! I remember when you started! How the Lord has blessed your sweet spirit my friend!

Joy-N-Jesus said...

Those trailer are soooooo cute! AND i must say I love the apron and absolutely LOVE your black and red dress! You look fabulous in it!

Joy-N-Jesus said...

Oh, and her is my 3rd post, but i have a couple questions for you....

1. How did you and your hunny meet?
2. How did you get started with your vintage interest?

Kit said...

Congratulations! I love your blog, check in everyday to see what you have to say, and see you're great vintage stuff!

Keep up the wonderful work, and I can tell it's a labor of love!

From Kit to Cat!

kitmacdonald@cox.net

Mary said...

Love, love, love this blog! Congratulations and thanks for all the sharing you do. I finally found a pair of peep-toe, t-strap, red weggies, sort of like yours! They were a tad pricey, but I simply fell in love with your complete, head-to-toe looks. Keep up your fun and cheerful blogging; I look forward to it!

Cheers,
Msry

Aimee said...

Keep up the good work. I love the pics you put on your blog:)
blessings,
aimee

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary..love every thing about your blog..the clothes especially..
Here's raising a glass to you and wish you many more anniversaries.
luv Ann.xx

Aimee said...

how long does it take you to do your hair? cute styles

blessings,
aimee

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Anonymous said...

It worked! I have been having a time getting my password through on yahoo. Anyway, just love your blog. I especially enjoy the music and the vintage art. I wanted to tell you that one year during our church Vacation Bible school, our theme was "Rambling Road Trip" and it had a kind of vintage, Route 66 theme. I had a room to decorate and I went all out, sister. I painted a really cute pink vintage trailor on one wall, then added a real cabana, complete with multi-colored, vintage party lights that I found at a thrift store (you should have seen me when I found them. I was like a kid at Christmas). I covered the windows in the room with foil so it was pitch black UNTIL I turned on those party lights. It was such fun! You would have loved it, Girl. We had a blast that year at VBS and people kept coming to my room just to sit and enjoy the 50's trailor-court atmosphere. Just wanted to share. Be blessed!

Texas Gal Julie said...

Shoot, I hit a wrong button...I didn't mean to be anonymous...that is me in the comment above.

Anonymous said...

Your blog is the BEST! So much fun to read! And the trailer?...wow, where would I begin on that! the giveaways are TOO wonderful..enter me, enter me!
Brenda
pyramid@tctwest.net