It's Christmas

I finally put up a few decorations around the house. I tried something different this year with a painted tree on the wall. Thanks to Lanette for the idea! Take a peek...

Halloween

Yep, it's getting to be that time. Costumes, candy, tricks & treats. What kind of costume will you all be wearing? I've got wings to be a Fairy...oh boy..wish me luck!

Flea Market Finds

I visited a Flea Market recently to find these fun items. I haven't decided what I want to do with them yet, so for now they'll just look pretty on the table. I got it all for a mere $2.00. The guy actually wanted $5.00 for the tray itself, but I guess the look on my face let him know that I thought he was a little loopy if he actually thought I was going to give him five bucks for a little wooden tray. So, as I started to walk away shaking my head and putting my $3.oo back in my pocket that I offered him, he decided that $2.oo would suffice for it all. How nice!

2 doorknobs

2 faceplates

1 bicycle tag

3 old hooks

1 flower frog

1 wooden tray (in my favorite green & red)

Confession

Forgive me fellow bloggers, for I have been slacking. It's been about a month since my last post. I was hoping to have crafty projects to feature and home decorating to share...but alas, I haven't gotten around to it YET. Can we say disorganized? I'll eventually get better at this and maybe even earn at least one fabulous follower....lol

Mr. Grumpy

I love the different facial expressions I get from my dog. I think he was tired of me taking pictures of him while he was trying to relax outside. He always makes me laugh!

Corner of my home

Sometimes when decorating you get a corner of your home that you really like. I'm kinda indecisive, so I constantly change things until I drive myself crazy and have to take an ice cream and cookies break... Yum! My husband just looks at me and gives me that raised eyebrow "whatever" look. They just don't get it! I'm sure I'll change this again.

My Bookshelf

I have lots of books and magazines on my bookshelf. Some I actually read and some I just love for the color and pictures on the cover. Here's one of my favorite combos.

My Boys

My step sons were in town recently. Throw in my son and my husband and I had a house full of boys...big boys that like to eat...a lot. It was fun though!

It's Finally Summer

BBQ's, walks around the lakes, sunshine, celebrating laziness, calling in sick to work...ahh, it's finally summer. Enjoy!

Flowers

It's almost time...I'm waiting for the beautiful blooms in my garden. Each year I add something new. I always like to buy the lonely drooping ones (ie..cheap) and love them back to life.

Since I'm no expert, if they fail I don't feel so bad because I didn't pay much for them anyway. But, they've come back more beautiful than ever.

Random cuteness

drinks














old books














pretty purses

Thrifting Weekend

I found some fun spring garden items.

Ready for Spring

I was listenening to the news today and heard that we have a warm up coming. The temps are going to be in the 40's by the weekend. Hooray!

Small Homes

Small homes seem to be the trend these days...either because of the economy or just by choice. I have to say, I love my small home. Who else loves their small home?

(p.s. hubs is not very good at lawn maintenance... sshh, don't tell him I said that)

Happy Valentine's Day

XOXO

Thoughts of Spring

Although the sun is shining today, the snow is still out there. I'm already thinking of spring projects and I'm chomping at the bit to get started. One thing on my list is for Hubs and I to get a walkway to the garage done. This project has kinda been on my to-do list for a couple of springs now. Maybe, just maybe...he..uh, I mean we will get it done.

Valentine's Day

I'm a little ahead of schedule for Valentine's Day

but I thought I'd post these for a bit of creative inspiration.

So pretty!

The Spoiled Pets

Here they are, the spoiled pets. As you can see, their favorite place to sprawl out is on the sofa. Belle (cat) is older so she is definately the boss and Kato (dog) knows this. After they are done lounging, I get the fun task of pet hair duty...SIGH!

Better late than never.

A few Christmas photos

Hi

After reading several blogs for months now, I finally decided to start one of my own. I hope to share with you the happenings of daily life, lots of creativity, as well as meet other creative souls.
Cheers to the beginning of a fun adventure!