{A couple thrifties}

Not much at Goodwill this week :-( Pickin's have been pretty slim lately. Did find a couple cuties...

Love this storage box! The print reminds me of old feed sack fabrics.

Love the pink birdie on these Christmas picks!!

I usually don't buy sheets unless they are 100% cotton, but I love the print on this one. May be destined for curtains in my little guest room!

LOVE this book!

What great thrifty goodies did YOU find this week???

{White Wednesday}

Beautiful Garden Phlox in vintage milk bottles...yum!

Hop on over to FADED CHARM and see all the beautiful WHITES for this week!!!

Happy White Wednesday to all!

{Beatrix Potter}

It has always been my dream to live in the British countryside, preferably Wales, but the article on Beatrix Potter in the current issue of Victoria, has me longing to visit the Lake District of Northern England. I have never seen anything so lush and green. It is a beautiful article..one to not be missed.

Beatrix Potter has always been a favorite of mine...sweet and timeless. Who doesn't love Peter Rabbit, Miss Tabitha Twitchet and the myriad of other sweet creatures she wrote about?

And I so loved the movie Miss Potter with Renee Zellweger!
A sweet portrayal!

I recently discovered that Susan Albert Wittig, who wrote the China Bayles herbal-based mysteries, also has written a series called The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter. Gads! Where have I been??!! I recently purchased the first one.......

...and with the first few pages, I was smitten :-) Today is my day off from work...the dishes need done, the bedsheets need changing...and all I want to do is sit and read this lovely little book!!!

More anon,

{Some thrifty finds}

Out and about yesterday to pick up a picnic table found on Craigslist (of course it will be painted white), had to stop at a junk store that I rarely get to. Found this excellent mirror with hooks.....

...will be painting it white, and it's going in the laundry room.

Also found this sweet plaster bird. It's actually quite large, about 13" tail to nose. Guess what color it's going to be???? Yea, you guessed it...WHITE! I''ll be back with pictures once they're done!!!

Talk at ya later!

{Roses for White Wednesday}

I am participating in my first White Wednesday! It is my hope that some of you may 

be able to ID this sweet little white rose I have in my front yard.

I t is a diminutive 18" tall, and the flowers are doubles! They are so sweet, and I'd love to know the plants ID!

Hop on over to FADED CHARM and see all the beautiful WHITES for this week!!!

See ya!

[My favorite grilled corn}

This is so amazingly easy and so incredibly yummy!

You simply take one tablespoon butter (NO MARGARINE!) and cut it into three pieces. Lay the pieces up against your ear of corn, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap tightly in foil and grill for  10 to 20 minutes (depending on how hot your grill is). Turn them OFTEN or they will burn. The butter melts as it cooks and soaks right into the corn, and, wow, does it taste good! This is the only way I do it now! EZPZ!!!

ENJOY!!!

{Goodwill goodies I got today}

I have always wanted one of these old wicker bathroom shelves, but haven't been able to find one in decent condition til now. The dilemma is to paint it white or pink? hmmm...

Love the sweet pink planter pot and the little creamer/gravy boat. 

I have a vase with a similar pattern..it is magnolias.

The tiny casserole will be great for dip, and the sweet cream 

Lenox China swan is a welcome addition to my collection of old swan planters.

Ciao for now,

{Finally time to post}

Well, I'm back...with a new name and a new look. The move went well, we're pretty much settled in, but, sad to say, not a single space in the house is 'done'. SOOO, I won't be sharing any pictures today.

BUT, I would like to share some pictures of our County Fair. MDH and I went this past Sunday. It was the last day, and admission was really cheap.

I love the retro feel of a county fair. Takes me back to my childhood.

AND, my favorite part...the animal barns!

 

And the highlight of any fair trip.....

BABY PIGGIES!!!!

Don't you just want to kiss those tummies and snouts? Precious!

I'll be back soon with some pictures of parts of the house and yard that ARE 'done' to my satisfaction..if that's at all possible ~grin~. Be sure to start following this 'new' blog!

{Off-line}

I will be off-line til the first of next week when MDH has time to hook us back up after our move. Hope I don't miss anything while I'm gone!!
Cheers!

{Can you guess what we're up to???}

 

  

  

Yep, we're moving. I just want to cry. It came upon us kind of suddenly, and I'm a bit overwhelmed. We've lived in this rental for 13 years! When we moved in we were newlyweds. It was just temporary until we decided where we wanted to live. Well, we had such great landlords, and loved the place so much, we just stayed. I thought I would be here forever. To make a long story short, our landlords lost their house to the bank and gave us 30 days notice to vacate as they need to move in here!! When I heard the news I got physically ill. There is 13 years of accumulation, and we're moving to a much smaller home. I won't have a dedicated craft room anymore and I just don't know how to feel about that.

We were not able to find a place quickly here in our hometown, so we're moving to a smaller town about 20 minutes away. Not so bad, 'cuz I'll be nearer to my sister, BUT, we both work here, so there will be a longer drive to work. I don't mind so much, as I only work a couple of days a week, but MDH works 7 days a week for the local newspaper; in the middle of the night no less. He's not looking forward to THAT, but ya do what ya gotta do.

I wish I was younger.

{If all goes as planned.....}

My sister and I will be taking a weekend trip in June. We'll be off to see our dad, AND................. GO HERE!!!!

THE FARM CHICKS SHOW!!!!
(click)

I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself!!!!!

{Pretty}

I just stumbled upon an awesome collage artist while visiting Mary Engelbreit's blog.

Her name is Linda Solovic and her work is so whimsical!

She also has an Etsy store where she sells prints of her work. So sweet and worth the visit!!!

{It's done!}

Hitting your local newsstands February 23rd!

edit: Got mine and I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!

{I only have one thing to say....}

 

http://www.regretsy.com/

{Palmiers...so easy!}

A little pre-Valentine's Day treat for MDH. He loves them :-)

 
 

PALMIERS

You’ll need:

Puff Pastry

Sugar

Preheat oven to 425. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cover your work surface with a generous amount of sugar.

Place one of the sheets on top of the sugar, and use more sugar to completely coat the pastry sheet evenly. (You may want to use a rolling pin to make sure the sugar sticks well.)

 Fold each of the sides a quarter of the way in, then in again so the folds meet in the middle. Then fold one set of layers on top of the other like closing a book.

 Cut slices approx. 3/8" thick and place them on baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches between cookies.

Bake until edges are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

{ooh..I just bought..}

this darling Cottage Coffee Cozy from Sarah of Anyone Can Quilt. I purchased it from her Etsy shop, and I can't wait to get it. It's faboo!

Just when I thought...

I had gotten to the bottom of my ironing basket....

...the darn thing filled up again!