Good Morning Friday!

Just wanted to show off my little Spode spoons that 

I picked up at Home Goods last year.

I had put them away in their box and totally forgot about them.

I was going thru the china closet looking for something 

(I don't remember what) and came across them. 

I asked myself "What am I saving these for?"

So I put them in my little marmalade jar next to the 

coffee pot. 

Do you ever do things like that?

Latte in the afternoon

Okay... So it's Saturday morning and you have a hankering for
a latte. Or maybe its Saturday afternoon and you want a yummy
rich coffee but your up to your elbows in a craft project?

The point is you don't feel like leaving the house to go wait
in line and drop a 5 spot for a coffee drink.

I have a good solution for you.

You can use regular coffee or instant. 

It doesn't matter, both will work.

In the microwave heat up about 4 oz of half and half.

In my microwave one minute is perfect.

Whole milk and skim milk work to, but will not be as 

rich tasting.

Now put a lid on and shake it vigorously for a count of 60.

Pour it in to your favorite mug and fill to the top

with coffee. Hint: I've been known to make my instant coffee

with only milk. 

Disclaimer: this is what I do in my microwave and my mug... 

All microwaves are different and of course the size of the mug would matter. 

Play around with it and see what you come up with. 

You can even go all crazy and get some of the flavor syrups that they have. 

No, its not Starbuck's, but there is something to be said for 

drinking a wonderful coffee, in your favorite mug, on your porch,

while the birds are chirping and before its 110 degrees out. 

I'm just saying. 

Have a great Saturday! 

Hey... Read this...

You love coffee...

I love coffee...

Why not buy it here? 

Coffee with a purpose!

That is all.

Good Morning Thursday!

Good morning Thursday! I love you! 

Almost as much as Friday ..... which is second only to Saturday! 

Ok.... I'm Happy!

It may be Sunday night, but it's true! 

I'm a happy, happy girl! 

Our weekend started with Michael Buble`

Just the 3 of us.... and 15,000 other fans! 

What an AMAZING show! 

No, we weren't this close. That is a shot of 

the big screen. If you look down at the bottem 

of the picture you can see the band. 

Not only would I give it 2 thumbs up, I would go again! 

THAT'S how really, really, GOOD it was. 

And I rarely see performers twice.
 *

It has rained all weekend. Cold and wet!

I have been reading ... 1776 by David McCullough

It should be required reading! 

We really don't know what a miracle America really is.

*

Hubs taught bible study this morning. 

It is a pretty wonderful thing to see your husband in a spiritual roll like that!

*

Since we are having Turky day at my in-laws I thought that I would get head start

on the decorating.... No, I didn't put the tree up!

But I did get all of the pumpkins picked up.

Got some new Christmas Magazines.

AND I'm sipping from my new Christmas mug. 

 *

So very much to be grateful for.

.... Christmas really is on the way!

*

Have a peaceful Sunday Evening!

WooT WOO!

I finished it! 

I'm so happy. This was a really fun project. 

I loved the colors... I loved how easy the whole

thing went together.

But what I REALLY LOVE is the feeling of finishing something! 

Love it!

 The whole point of this little throw was to use up some yarn.

 Well, as most things go when you don't plan.... 

I ended up buying more yarn to finish it and still ended 

up with tons of extra yarn left over! UGH!

I found this sweet little vintage, 70's style mug at Goodwill. 

 Look at that sweet vintage pillow. That will go with the afghan.

It doesn't match, but it goes.

 

 So that's it. Daughter gets the mug, pillow and afghan.

On to the next project! 

I'm joining Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

What I Love....

I love .... 

That we are FINALLY getting some of that beautiful weather!

Being in my backyard!

A  hot cup of coffee from my Kurig Coffee Maker!

I also REALLY love that feeling you get when a project starts to roll to an end and 

you can just tell... It's going to be good!

 That's where I'm at with the big Granny Square Afghan that I am making for Sweet Daughter.

 I can't wait to show you the finished project... actually, I can't wait for the finished project to be done!

More later....

 I also love Flowers! 

I hope you will be able to join in this Friday.

Color of the Week #4

Gouda Gouda Two Shoes

OPI

Great color! Right?

OPI is the best nail polish on the market. I have tried so many different brands

and I always come back. The formula and coverage are always consistant. 

Did you know that nail color is one of the hottest beauty trends going right now? 

Color Of The Week #3

Essie, Bouncer, It's Me. :)  Funny name. Pretty color! 

Thanks for joining me today!

Bargain Tea Cups

This is exactly why I should not "just run into TJ Maxx". 

These were on sale... $1.50 each..... 

Had to have them!

I'm joining Marty for Inspire me Tuesday

Bernideen for Tea in the Garden

Coffee, Crochet and Camera!

Some of my favorite subjects! 

Look at that cute little Hawkeye. Rescued from my mom's attic. 

Even if I could find the film for it... I doubt it would work. But I do love

having it. I think I bought it with my horse walking money ....  I was about 

10???  Anyway, there were some people at church that owned a bunch of shetland ponies. They would go to local carnivals and sell rides to little kids. My job, along with about 10 other kids was 

to walk the pony and rider in a big circle. We got paid a whopping $1.oo an hour. Getting paid to walk horses (eh...ponies) ... That was my dream come true.  I was impressed with myself. Ah well... it was fun. I hadn't thought about that in forever until I saw this little camera.

I have all of my squares done... Just need to hook them all together! 

Any one know of a pretty edge that I can put on it?

2 Cookies and A Cappuccino

Hey There!

How you all doin'?

Just a little self indulgent this evening.... 

I haven't really been taking care of things around the house like I should. 

I find that by the time I get home from work I am exhausted. And of course we spend a lot

of my free time with mom and helping her with all of her life adjustments. Oh well! Such is 

life!

When I do have a couple of minutes I find that it is so easy to pick up a 

book or my knitting or crochet. It doesn't take to much thought and I find that 

I just fall in to them. I had never used these tiny needles before. (size 5) They are so light and easy to carry. I'm having fun just doing plan knitting and this yarn is wonderful to. You don't even have to think or count.... just knit!  It's almost like therapy.  I picked the pretty yarn up at JoAnn's a week ago. It's called Serenity Garden Yarn. Its from the Deborah Norville collection. 

Ya... that's all for now.