My grandma had this special drawer in her house where she kept what she called 'odds and ends'. Sometimes, we would find the most unique things in her odds and ends drawer. I think it was her catch all for busy days. When she wasn't sure what to do with something...it was filed in the odds and ends drawer. She probably had 8,000 band-aids, an old packet of vintage kool aid, $1,000 in pennies, thread, shoe polish, pens, tape, cut out recipes, unidentified family photos, and probably the cure for the common cold stashed in her odds and ends drawer!

As we close this issue, this is our odds and ends page. Things that we think are worthwhile, but they didn't make it into an article, so they're here...on the odds and ends page. Clearly unique to our online magazine, but we like to be different. We've got a few more ideas for decorating by incorporating tins; creating a 'Devotion Jar' as a gift; and a few amazing recipes...including the Lunch Lady Brownies!

We hope this issue has touched your heart, and inspired you to create memories in your home. Please feel free to send us your comments, thoughts, and suggestions by clicking here. If you have an article your would like to submit for review for publication in 'For your Heart and Home, click here. Thank you for taking time to join us on these pages. 

Blessings!

Shelly Thompson
Editor and Publisher, For your Heart and Home

For your Heart and Home 
A publication of The Notebook Cafe and Millie McKeever's Vintage and Home Decor
201 Antique City Drive
Walnut, Iowa 51577
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Email thecafe@thenotebookcafe.com

Perfect Wreath Creation using Vintage Hankies 

Hats off...or should that be Hankies off to Black Barn Vintage, owned by Mike and Jama Black. Jama created this awesome wreath using her grandmother's hankies. Making this item even more special she used an embroidery hoop owned by her mother. It looks stunning and what a great keepsake for generations.

You can find Black Barn Vintage on Instagram by clicking here, on Facebook by clicking here, and you'll find their items at Salvage Sisters Antique Market in Franklin, Indiana. 

Easy, fun recipes you'll want to try! 

Here's a few recipes that you will want to try soon. They are amazing and your family and friends will love them!

 A great way to display your favorite garden items

We found a great rustic metal box that said Produce on the top and we filled it with favorite garden items. We used old seed flyers, vintage books, gardening tools, and an old pair of child's shoes filled with small florals and a little 'flash card' that said...Watch me grow. We then tucked greenery in areas that had gaps. This can be done with any box. It's perfect for a table centerpiece, or coffee table decor. 

Early Bird Shopping

WHAT IS EARLY BIRD SHOPPING? Are you an early riser who wants to get started first thing???? We’ve got you! Thursday and Friday mornings at 9:00 you and your friends can enjoy having our shop all to yourself, without other customers…and get a TOUR of our awesome renovated 1875 boarding rooms…and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea while you browse.  After getting your day off to a great start you can enjoy the rest of your day in Walnut. Want to do an overnight? We’ll help you out and give you ideas of other things to do in the area while you’re here! You can click here to email us email us, or click here to call 515-745-0476.

Repurposing a small vintage bowl for super cute home decor! 

This inexpensive little bowl flipped upside down was the perfect holder for our sweet ladies. We simply added a little grass, small paper flowers, and two vintage paper die cut ladies  It made a great piece with our garden books! 

Gift ideas that we love...that support our small business too! 
​We do ship!

Repurposed Military Tent Canvas Bags - Millie McKeever's Vintage & Home Decor offers these amazing vintage styled bags made from recycled military tent canvas. They are truly one of a kind and have been places that we will never know. They are very durable. The inside is beautifully lined with white and blue ticking. Most have zipper pockets on the back that are also lined. These bags will last for years and carry the memories from the field.

Great idea for a photo holder! 

This vintage cleaning brush makes a perfect photo holder. 
The 5th Street Candle Collection
The 5th Street Candle Collection was created to share the stories of the women of 5th Street from the book ‘Heart of a Warrior’, now in its fifth printing (click here to learn more here about 'Heart of a Warrior' - A Legacy of Faith). These one-of-a-kind unique candles bring the devotions in 'Heart of a Warrior' to life. The simple brown tag on the candles have their favorite recipe (often it's the very scent the candle was created from) and part of their encouraging story. There's a link on our website to learn even more about the faithful women of 5th Street.  These candles light the flame of hope and encouragement. 

The candles are made locally in Walnut, Iowa with pure soy and exceptionally high quality ingredients made only in the USA. These special candles tell a story. They're different. Just like the neighborhood on 5th Street, when you light the flame, you'll remember...a place where your memories and 5th Street intersect and your home is filled with the scent of cherished memories and happiness.

These candles are special...because they've been created to honor real people, real lives, and real women who had a story to tell. Welcome to 5th Street, relax sweet friend, you've found a place that is warm and welcoming. 

The perfect gift for yourself, or a friend...signed by the author

'Heart of a Warrior'
A Forty-day Devotional sharing a Legacy of Faith

By Shelly Thompson 
​Written after the passing of her mother, Shelly Thompson's book, 'Heart of a Warrior' in its 4th printing and has received wonderful reviews. Written by Shelly Thompson, Publisher of The Notebook Cafe, you'll love the real life devotions God wrote on her heart as a young girl growing up on 5th Street in an old neighborhood known as Highland Park...a miniature Mayberry...surrounded by her parents, grandparents, and a tribe of faithful widowed women (different shapes and sizes of Aunt Bee).

This book is a forty-day legacy devotional with encouraging battle strategies, and real devotions for all seasons in life. You'll also find journal pages for you to write down you own memories. 
 
Your heart will be touched, changed, revived, restored...and prepared to leave a legacy of faith for the next generation.
    
Click here and read what Karen Abercrombie (Miss Clara from the movie War Room) has to say about 'Heart of a Warrior'.  You can also order the book here with free shipping.