Thrift store finds...

Isn't this thermos great!

Went to the thrift store today for one thing. (Like that will ever happen!)

I couldn't resist some of these wonderful finds.

Large wooden rooster ...
Tole tray, fabric, bird houses, cups, flowers...

What fun I had. Now to go and find new places to display them.

I think you should always display the things you love.

Everywhere you look in your home should give you joy.

Fresh Raspberries!

Fresh Raspberry Cobbler... Simple dump cake recipe...
How many fresh raspberries can you eat?!

5 jumbo quarts of fresh picked raspberries...

My family went to the local farm to pick fresh raspberries. They were soooo delicious, one of those summer fruits that is only around for a short time.

Outdoor Table Redo..

4 squares of tile at 99 cents each - not bad!

New table next to new furniture...

I went and bought new patio furniture the other day, it was on sale 75% off,

can't beat that, considering my stuff was getting pretty old looking. The redwood chairs I had were starting to rot and since the new set was on sale , now would be the best time to buy. Okay, so I get it home and all my old tables just look too old next to the new stuff. Instead of buying more stuff, I reused the old ones but covered the tops with stone tiles I bought at the Home Depot. I glued them on with construction adhesive and grouted the seams. I think they look great and now they match my new stuff. Hmmm now what about that picnic table...

YARD SALE FINDS!

I had such fun today going to a couple of yard sales.

I found this adorable truck for a steal.

A little dusting and it will be like new. Perfect for someone with 2 cats.

A fruit candle , yellow desert cups, and a heart pin.

Like a kid in the candy store!

This cute vase -
wouldn't it be great full of fresh daisies!

I'll take going to yard sales and finding a

whole load of treasures for $10.00

over going to a department store

and buying one thing for $30.00

ANY DAY!

Brothers...

Okay I finally got a picture of Blue. He and his brother Whiskers are napping on my bed. As opposite in character as can be, but still like a cat - likes to sleep all day.
Blue has a beautiful black coat.
He was actually the only kitty of the litter that was black, the rest were all grey.

A little bit COUNTRY...

These pictures are dedicated to Nate from the Oprah Whinfrey show, who recently redecorated an outdated country home. His design turned out beautiful but he took away the country style . In doing so he made me feel as though country style has no STYLE. But not for me -I Love Country and I know many others do as well.

For Nate, a wreath made of the dry dusty things he hates.
For Nate, some cute little bunnies .

For Nate, some more of those artificial things on top of one of those old time doilies.

For Nate, a heart to welcome you home.

To Nate.... I LOVE COUNTRY!

For Nate, who doesn't like doilies, I have them everywhere, I collect them. Someone took their precious time to crochet them. A little piece of history.
For Nate, who doesn't like using stuffed animals in decorating... A little kitty to wait for the birdies. He probably doesn't like bird houses either!

For Nate, who doesn't like dried flowers. I save them all and use them to decorate with and to make home made potpourri, oops.... he probably doesn't like that either.

For Nate, who says to leave the farm animals outside. Every house should have at least one rooster. I know I have at least 4.

For Nate, hearts are always welcome in a country home.