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...

Creating my own spring....

I just heard the weather forecast....Winter storm watch. 5-8 inches of snow expected. What to do....I can go back to bed and eat comfort food til I burst or I can create my own spring in my house by putting together a flowering bulb mantel....This picture is from Martha Stewart.com. She suggests pansies, crocus, Hyacinth. We will see, that left over Easter candy is calling me...