Monday, September 17, 2012

Fall Stitches......

Fall is finally arriving here in TN!  The weather is getting cooler and the days are getting that crisp, clear, sunny look that is so energizing!  Love it!  Here's a look at one of my favorite things, a pillow I cross stitched years ago to welcome fall.   When I lived in Green Bay WI, I found a fabulous x-stitch shop which was owned by a wonderful woman named Robin who has since passed away.  When I found her little place, I had just moved there and knew no one.  When she saw where I lived, she told me she had a customer who had also just moved here and lived on my street.  She then proceeded to call her and hand me the phone.  Needless to say, "Judy" and I made plans to meet and became best friends.  We both loved to cross stitch and she was also a fabulous quilter.  Robin would open her shop twice a week at night and women could come for a couple of hours and stitch, shop and just have fun.  It was a blast and some of my best memories were made there, stitching away with friends!  I have to tell you this, I thought it was hysterically funny!  The Fox River runs thru the middle of Green Bay and there are bridges  for crossing back and forth all thru town.  Green Bay is not that big and shopping and restaurants are all over  both sides.  One of the first things people would ask when you met is "where do you live"?  When I'd tell them, they'd say "oh, I NEVER go on that side of the River"!  That just cracked me up, I couldn't imagine how they couldn't because it's basically like crossing the street!   I loved living there,  WI is a beautiful and wonderful place, a very well kept secret!   Go Packers!!  Just a example of what it's like,  the police cruzed  the neighborhoods and passed out GB Packer football cards to all the kids!  











Till next time......
Rebecca

I'll be partying this week at:

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Monday, September 10, 2012

Summer's Last Look.....

The hot, hot summer weather here has finally gotten a little better and we can feel fall coming!  I can't wait for the leaves to start turning and the weather to get cool and crisp.  Since I've been a little lax on posting this summer cuz of our new arrival,  I thought I'd show you some of my favorite summer decor as I'm putting it away and pulling out Fall!!   


Ironstone pitcher,  $5.00 - yard sale find
Starfish, .25 from a yard sale




My favorite Florida tablecloth, $20.00 from the Flea




Starfish plates, $3.50 from Good Will




 Twine balls, free with another purchase from 
a antique store in Watertown
Ironstone bowl, $8.00 from my old store




Vintage brackets from our old store, (boy do I miss getting 1st pick 
of all the great stuff  we had there),  $8.00
Starfish, all for $3.00




Flakey cabinet in my favorite green , $5.00 from the Flea




Fish plates,  $ 3.99 and $ 2.99 from the Good Will




Vintage shell box, $2.00 from the Flea




Summer plaque $2.50 on sale at Marshalls




Favorite photo of California lifeguard station #1 at
Huntington Beach




Florida plate, $3.00 from the Flea



Sailboat picture, $5.00 from a yard sale




Oars, all under $20.00 from various places



Next stop.... FALL!!!

Till next time......
Rebecca

This week you can find me partying at:
Sunday
Southern Hospitality
My 1928 Charmer
Monday
I Should Be Mopping the Floor
Debt Free Mommy Blog
Tuesday
Cedarhill Ranch
Coastal Charm
Very Merry Vintage Style
Knick of Time
Cozy Home Scenes
Elizabeth and Co
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Our Delightful Home
The Thrifty Home
House on the Way
Cozy Little House
Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style
Primp
Ivy and Elephants
Momma Hens Coop
The Thrifty Home
Faded Charm
Free Pretty Things for You
Beyond the Picket Fence
Tinas Wordless Wednesday
The NY Melrose Family
The Lavender Garden Cottage
Southern Lovely




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Monday, August 13, 2012

Summer Finds.....

Here are some of the yard sale and good will finds that I've gotten over the summer.  Sometimes "sailing" is good a and sometimes not, but, it's the thrill  of the hunt that keeps us all getting up and heading out!


This cute little doxy on wheels was $2.00
at a yard sale





This foot stool was $9.00 at the Good Will





Little white bench, yard sale,  $1.00





Ironstone bow, yard sale, $3.00, 16" across The owner
was going to throw it out cuz it had a crack!
Lucky me, she didn't!





Vintage 1987 Nashville Festival Poster framed,
Good Will, $5.00



Bamboo letter holder, $1.99,  Good Will





Redmon Basket,  $6.00,  yard sale





Nesting red boxes, $4.00,  yard sale



Hope you liked my "thrifty finds"!

Till next time......
Rebecca

This week I will be parting at:
Monday
House in Roses
Making the World Cuter
Boogieboard Cottage
Alderberry Hill
The Delectable Home
Cedarhill Ranch
www.southernhospitalityblog.com
Tuesday
www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com
Coastal Charm
Knick of Time
Cozy Home Scenes
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Kathe With an E
The Thrifty Home
Elizabeth and Co
Charm Bracelet Diva
A Bowl Full of Lemons
Cozy Little House
A Stroll Thru Life
Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style
Primp
No Minimalist Here
Ivy and Elephants
Not Just a Housewife
Tina's Wordless Wednesday
The NY Melrose Family
www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
Thursday
From My Front Porch to Yours
The Brambleberry Cottage
Tales From Bloggeritaville
Thrifty Decorating
The 36th Avenue
Beyond the Picket Fence
Katherines Corner
Somewhat Simple
Delightful Order
Very Merry Vintage Style
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs Olson
Friday
Rooted in Thyme
At the Picket Fence
Chic on a Shoestring
Common Ground
The Shabby Nest
The Thrifty Goove
Stuff and Nonsense
2805
www.findingfabulousblog.com
Romantic Home
Sassy Sites
www.blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com
Jennifer Rizzo
Love Notes by Lauryn
My Turn


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Monday, August 6, 2012

S Stands for....

Scales and stools, can one person ever have enough?  I've pretty much decided I've got an addictive personality disorder!  Once I "fall" for something, I can't seem to stop!   Luckily for me, I have good friends who every once in while will put their heads together and pull and "intervention".   As far as kitchen stools go, I was able to stop at 2.  Every once in a while, I do go thru intense cravings, but, so far have managed to resist temptation even though I know it will be a lifelong battle!  A while back, I showed you my green
 one, now, here is my paint spattered red one, along with one of my favorite red and white scales.    (Unfortunately, where scales are concerned, I was not able to stop at 2)!! 

I confess, I am a rust lover!
This scale was only $5.00 at a yard sale



This stool was left over at an auction. I was driving by and
saw it sitting in the yard as they were cleaning up, stopped and asked 
if it was for sale and price,  $1.00, yeah, that's right, only $1.00!
They didn't want to haul it off!  My lucky day!












You can barely see them, but there are blotches
of my favorite green color paint 
splattered  on the back.












P.S. couldn't resist adding this pic of Kailyn,
1 week old, and, yes, I am obsessed!




Till next time......
Rebecca

This week I am partying at:
Monday
Boogie Board Cottage
www.cedarhillranch.blogspot.com
Making the World Cuter
Tuesday
Coastal Charm
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Knick of Time Interiors
Charm Bracelet Diva
Cozy Home Scenes
Creating a House of Grace
Kathe With an E
Elizabeth and Co
The Thrifty Home
Our Delightful Home
A Bowl Full of Lemons
Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style
Sue Loves Cherries
Ivy and Elephants
Free Pretty Things
Momma Hens Coop
Mrs. Hines Class
Beyond the Picket Fence
Lavender Garden Cottage
Thursday
From My Front Porch to Yours
Tales From Blogeritaville
Brambleberry Cottage
Thrifty Decorating
The 36th Avenue
Beyond the Picket Fence
Katherines Corner
Somewhat Simple
Very Merry Vintage Style
A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Saved by Suzy
The Charm of Home
Friday
Rooted in Thyme
Stuff and Nonsense
The Shabby Nest
2805
At the Picket Fence
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
www.lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
My Romantic Home
Common Ground
The Thrifty Groove
Jennifer Rizzo
Blissful and Domestic
Finding Fabulous









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Monday, July 30, 2012

Kailyn Grace.....

 As some of you guys know, I  have not been posting as much this summer because we'v been busy getting ready for a new little arrival!  She arrived on Thursday and boy did she come in a hurry!  Kate went in at 5am and was told she wouldn't be having her for 10 to 12 hours.  Once they got everything ready to go, that little girl came out in 2 pushes!  I was supposed to get there around 10am or so but got a call at 9:40 saying I had 10min maybe to get there!  So, you know I missed it, got there 5min after!  Both are healthy and happy. She weighed in at 6lbs 5ozs and was 19".  She's such a itty  bitty little thing, her head is about the size of a baseball and she's long and skinny!  She's going to be a tall one if she grows into those feet  (both her parents are tall) and  of course I think she's adorable!  


Here's Kate the day before,  ( I sure didn't look like that  at 9 months)!



The happy Mom,  Dad and baby



Happy Momma  and Kailyn Grace



Little Kailyn




Can it get any better!

Till next time......
Rebecca
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

My Beachy Inspiration......

If summer brings to mind anything, it's the beach!  There are so many things that make me think of beach
the minute I see them.   Here are some of my favorites!
(All photos from Pinterest but have included sources when available)


Being from CA, I love this!



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How romantic!



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I could stay here forever!



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How cute are these!



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(ravelry.com)
My grandma had this type of furniture in her patio room, I
found  a chair, couch, coffee table and end table at a yard
sale for $75.00!   SOLD!







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I bought a necklace similar to this in Hilton Head
for Christmas last year  for $20.00!



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I almost have enough oars to do this!



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How cool is this nautical cake!






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Come on in!



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Isn't this beautiful!



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love this pic!



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The perfect place to spend the summer!


Till next time.....
Rebecca




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