A sad time.....

My Mom unexpectedly passed on....

Grandma sweetheart update....

I am happy to post today that my Mom's surgery went well, it took six hours and the surgeon said it was a challenge but she did well. She is still in icu and they are watching her very closely....I hope her rehabilitaion goes well, she has a long road ahead...

looky looky

Looky what I bought...I have been dreaming of a laptop for about a year...and finally got my pennies together and bought one...I love it! I am on the go so much with Addi...I will be able to blog from her house and the playground! and it will be really handy when my Mom is going through surgery and rehab. On my way to my Mom's on Thurs. I saw a garage sale sign! the first one this season...yay! I had to stop, and boy am I glad I did. I found this sweet side chair for 25.00! It is old and had just been recovered in a black linen fabric! I stuck it in my dinning room in the corner by my mantel for now...very comfy! I looks ok with my black harvest table and bench but it is a little crowed in there,I might have to move to the spare room...Enjoy your weekend!

Grandma Sweetheart

This picture was taken of my Mom (88) last June at our cabin on the lake...My great niece Emma affectionately named her grandma sweetheart! the name fits...See the watch on her wrist? It was my Dad's...he passed last year...I think that is so cute.I look at this picture and I hope we will be able to bring her to the lake again this summer. Mom will be going into surgery on Monday for bypass on her leg...I hope and pray everything goes well and that she weathers yet another challenge. She has been through so much ...She will be hospitalized for a week and then she will go to a rehab unit in her as sited living. I spent the day with her today, she is worried..so am I. I love you Mom...

Martha Mirror...

Look what I found on Martha Stewart.com...A mirror plate! Take an old chipped platter and glue a mirror to it and add a ribbon...so cute. I am going to do this in my little bathroom downstairs...photo provided by Martha Stewart .com

You've got mail!

I came home yesterday to find a package in my door...yay! my sweet friend Heidi from Celebrate the Seasons sent me this box full of yummies from the Netherlands...some dutch chocolates, 3 magazines from her country, ribbons, and a beautiful fob made by Heidi! and she was so sweet to remember Miss Addie..with a teddy bear! Addie will love it..thank you Heidi! We decided it would be fun to do a swap of our local magazines and such...this was so much fun! 70 degrees today! I got my flip flops on and ready to go...Have a great one.

Long time no post...

It occurred to me sometime last week that I hadn't posted in awhile...I would like to say that I have been busy in my garden with my little tool apron on...but no not so much...it has been raining and snowing and 35 degrees all week. They are predicting 70 degrees by next Wed!!!! I have my arms and legs crossed that this time they are right and that we will turn the corner into spring!!! Have a great weekend! I hope you are in your garden....(apron picture provided by Romantic Home sewing...author, Christina Strutt)

so sweet.

The Painted Porch Purchase

Don't laugh. These little red shoes were my big purchase of the day at the painted porch....I have been spending to much money on painting and decorating...have to cut back. Maybe the next trip..

A Good day...

Lynn and I had a good time at the Painted Porch yesterday...It was nice to see Diane (the new owner) and some of our antique dealer friends! The sun came out on the drive down and the snow was melting fast! The shop was put together so well...it is in a outlet mall so Diane had a big challenge to make it look warm and cozy and she nailed it...Even though it was 35 degrees outside, it felt like Spring had arrived! Here are some pictures of her beautiful displays... I love this NEST plate! a old ironstone plate and some rub on letters! beautiful.



Gorgeous Green cupboard popping with Spring nests!





Diane added many architectual elements to this store, it really warmed it up! This little porch in the corner was sweet. Geraniums and dark green paint..always a great combination! A cupboard full of ironstone plates... all monogrammed and ready to go to that perfect owner.. Display area behind the check out desk....see my friend's check book open and ready to go! wow. this is a long post. keep on scrolling! The new owner Diane on right being helped by Nicole... Congratulations !!! you did a great job..keep drinking that coffee! Had to sneek a picture of my friend Lynn writing out her check...cause I know how much she hates me taking her picture! tee hee. I hope you enjoyed the tour...have a great Wed.!!!

A day off...

A friend of mine is opening a new shop today! I decided to take the day and visit her at her grand opening! My friend Lynn will join me...We are going to make a day of it. The new shop is located in a outlet mall so there will be a lot of shopping going on...We are going to get a late start because guess what? we got seven inches of snow yesterday! ugh..I hope I have time to get some pictures of the new shop and I can post them soon! bye! I am off...