The Mantel

I wanted something different this time for the mantel. 

So many times I just put picture frames up there

when I don't have it decorated for the holidays. 

Nothing wrong with that especially when it is family. 

 

However instead of just doing what I always do

I put some thought into it and did some searching for ideas.  This meant that the mantel sat empty for days...

something that I don't like and doesn't happen. 

 

The flower arrangement was the first thing that came together.

 

 

 

I finally knew the layout that I wanted

but didn't have all of the pieces. 

I didn't want to spend a lot of money, if any,

when knowing myself I would be changing it again in time. 

 

 ( I like to redecorate often)

 

I am so, so happy with the way it turned out.

 

 

 

I had everything on hand; cost $0.

Using Microsoft Word I printed the word play on Spring.

 

 

Using a glue stick and some flowers from my scrap-booking supplies I made the floral picture. 

 

 

I'm so happy with it.

Now if we can just get Spring on the outside.

Happy Wednesday!

 

 

 

 

 

St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone. 

Did you remember to wear green?

 

 

Today is also the birthday of my oldest niece. 

Not just any birthday either, but a big milestone. 

She is a teenager now! 

I am so proud of the young lady she has become. 

Happy Birthday Katie! 

Hope it is a great one.  Love you.

 

 

Touches of Spring

We have a few more days before it is officially Spring. 

However I have been too anxious to wait. 

So I have been making the inside of the house look like Spring.  Here's what I have so far...
 

 

Once again I have used Mom's and Grandma's dishes and doilies in my decorating.

 

 

 

 

 

The cabbage shaped soup tureen was given to me

by an elderly acquaintance. 

The little chick was crocheted by my sister. 

She also made the ceramic figurines below for me

when I was a little girl.

 

 

I still need to finish the mantel which I am really excited about. 

I have it pictured in my head but don't have

all the components to pull it all together. 

So check back soon for the update.

 

 

Musings

It's been a while but I'm still here. 

We've been having a lot of winter weather this past week...

Very cold temps, ice and snow. 

 

However I am trying to hurry Spring along inside the house. 

The pictures for that will be along soon I promise. 

 

The other day, I made Hubby a cake. 

I decided to add some Nutella to the batter for a new twist.  I

 also used it for the icing.  Very yummy. 

Of course it had to be with Nutella...Right? 

That stuff is good by the spoonfulls.

 

 

Have I mentioned that I love Saturday mornings.

We went through a space of time where

Saturdays in general were not our own. 

That really got old!

 

So I am loving having our Saturdays back.

When you get up at 5am during the week,

getting to sleep in until 7am on Saturdays is great! 

Hubby runs off to the gym and I do some things around the house. 

 

When he gets back home we have brunch which is very enjoyable.  I don't fix breakfast during the week so we look forward to it on Saturdays. 

 

Have you seen some of the new creamers that they have out now?  So many to choose from.  I just had to try this one since Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies. 

 

 

Enjoy your weekend.

Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend.

 

Wedding Anniversary

 

Twelve years ago today I married the love of my life.

I am so very thankful for a good husband.

 

 

"We've been together a long time now.

 

We've laughed and cried

and seen each other through

our best and worst

and everything in between.

 

Today, when I look at you,

I feel even more love

than I've ever felt before.

 

I ask for nothing more

than to spend all the rest

of my life with you."

 

I love you with all my heart!

 

 

The Invalids

We truly are a sorry bunch around here this week.

 

Hubby had a restless night Saturday night and

ended up in the ER early Sunday morning with a

 severe case of stomach virus and dehydration. 

 

Sunday was spent taking care of him and

trying to get caught up on some sleep. 

 

Monday there was a little improvement but still a day of lounging.  Monday late afternoon as I was trying to fix him

something to eat since he was finally hungry,

I burnt my hand really bad with hot grease. 

Of course it had to be my right hand too.  It hurt so bad!! 

 

Monday night was a restless night for me

partly because my hand felt like it was on fire and

partly because by early morning I was getting what he had. 

 

So the roles have reversed. 

He is slowly on the mend and now taking care of me. 

Hope we are better by the weekend!

Clutter Be Gone

Perhaps it is an early onset of Spring fever

but I am ready for some major

 

While I am one who loves a good, big snow storm...

the weather we have been having makes me eager for spring.

 

I am sitting here wanting to take the house apart...

top to bottom, side to side, inside and out. 

Clean out, re-do, then put it back together.  

I get these urges from time to time and
it is senseless to fight it. 
So the plan is to go through the house
little by little and do just that.

Create three groups/piles...
throw away, donate, and sell.

 

Clutter drives me crazy and

after awhile I just can't take it any more. 
 

It is amazing how much stuff you accumulate over time. 

Feel overwhelmed or think you just don't have the time. 
Everyday you can accomplish something. 

Throw away the junk mail as soon as in comes through the door. 
File the bills and statements.

Did you go shopping? 
Put the items away as soon as you get home.

Clean out that kitchen drawer that catches everything
while you are cooking dinner. 

Putting laundry away? 
Take just a few extra minutes to straighten and
organize the closet or cabinet.
On and on we could go.

Take it one spot at a time and stick with it until it is done. 
It is easy to become distracted.  You are working on an area and find something that belongs in another room.  So you go to put it away and next thing you know you find a bunch of stuff to work on in that room.  However you haven't finished either job.  If you do find something that belongs elsewhere then simply lay it aside until you are done with the current task.  Then go and put it away. 

My mission this week...
Clutter Be Gone!!