Sunday, June 7, 2009

Weekend Update.

A busy weekend...
*Pressure washing and yard work
*My neice, Mae-Mae turned one. Party!
*Portrait session with my sweet friend from high school- Staci, who drove in from Georgia. GORGEOUS family. Great portraits. Good times.
*Another clean up session at the Mississippi house (search Diva's Mothers Home for jaw dropping pictures and history of this amazing house). Will take time and involve blood, sweat and tears. But we are finally seeing some accomplishment. Estate sale in July. Bring your checkbooks.
I'm on very Little Sleep.
My actual post will be late! Please drop back by later.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Come, Sit a Spell (What's a Girl to Do? Rue.)

I want to thank each and everyone of you that played along in Thrifty Thursday yesterday! I am in awe of all the thrifty shoppers and the treasures that are uncovered and loved once again. If you didn't get the opportunity to, I encourage you to visit the participants. So many had such great finds and ideas of what they planned to do with their thrifty "new" treasures!
Thanks to all who linked up, all who paid visits and all who showed some comment love. I am most appreciative!

Speaking of thrifty....I got to thinking of my love for spray paint (cheap fix for all that is ugly in the world) and saw a real thrifty makeover was necessary in my yard (one of those uglies).

If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, then Ms. Rue of Rue's peanut Butter and Jelly Life should be gloating. And gleeful. And filled with pride. Because, really, I just am a wanna be of Rue's. Rue's and so many others of you in which I visit your blogs and find daily inspiration. Be it attitude (the key to life), Fun living, great recipes or home decor. Really....I am a constant learner-and wanna be. I take it all in. And I try. And many times I fail. But I try.

This being said, I want to show you something that Rue featured on her post for the Porch Party earlier this week....

Isn't her porch just precious and charming? Her entire home is, so if you haven't had the pleasure I encourage you to drop by. But look closer, do you see that bench? Is it not adorable?

Adorable. Rue painted it. She gave it some love with just some paint. Simple.
It is not like my ugly frail bench in my overgrown section of my yard. Mine looked so sad. So neglected. So abused and misused. It certainly never encouraged me to sit a spell on it.
So, what was a girl to do? Live with a sad bench? One that is overlooked in the jungle that is the corner of my yard?
Nooooooo. Not I!
This girl marched her (insert Queen song) fanny up to Ace Hardware and purchased myself a happy and bright red can of indoor/outdoor spraypaint. And in less than fifteen minutes, I could almost see my bench's attitude change.

It was happy. It was bright. It was cheerful. And it beckoned passersby to feel the same way. And perhaps to, well, "Come Sit a Spell" and take in the day.
And all was right in the overgrown garden, aside from a future round of weekend maintenance.

I hope that you have a lovely weekend. One in which you can "Sit a Spell" and take in the views from your garden.
Leave me a roadmap! And Sincere Thanks for stopping by Bloggeritaville! I am most appreciative of each and everyone of you for taking the time. Thank you, my friend!
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Check out my friends and what they are doing......

Marty, of A Stroll Thru Life, is hosting a Cloche Party, June 19th. For details, stop by Marty’s.
Gina of The Shabby Chic Cottage is hosting a Crazy About Chalkboards Party on June 26th.
Deanna of Coffee on the Table is now hosting a Friday Flashback each Friday. Check out the theme for each week.
Misti of Studio M Designs is hosting a fun carnival today. Looks like Love. Check it out!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

#20 of Thrifty Thursday

Hi there, my friends!! It's #20 of our Thrifty Thursday! Thanks for dropping by! I really appreciate all of you playing along in Thrifty Thursday. It is enjoyable to see what treasures all of you find. Not to mention the biggest treasure-meeting you and discovering some fabulous blogs! That's the best part!
And guess what? It's also Tablescape Thursday!
A quick recap of Thrifty Thursday, for those who may be new to the idea....Thrifty Thursday is a show and tell of sorts. It is time for you to showcase your thrifty find. It can be an old find or a new one. It might be something that you found at a thrift store, a consignment store, flea market, garage/yard sale, dumpster diving, even antique stores. It's it was a thrifty find, then it meets the requirements. I am not picky, It can be a great pair of boots & a killer vintage dress, jewelry, home decor, even fishing lures. It is your thrifty find.
Tell me about it.Where did you find it? What is it? What do you plan to do with it or how do you plan to use it in your home? Do you want to sell it?Thrifty Thursday's are about the thrill of the hunt...and the treasure you found. So....do show and tell!
This week I made a trip to my local thrift store and could've done a back flip when I came across three outdoor cement pieces priced at a steal!
I picked up this cement angel for $3.88. The large cement planter for $5.88
The picture does not do it justice. The planter is about a foot long at least.
I am planning to plant lavender, Texas sage and red and purple trailing verbena in it.
I also purchased this large cement urn for $5.88. I planted salvia in it.
There was a group of ladies in the outdoor area where I found these items, they walked away with two more of the urns. My poor buggy was wobbling down the isle as I made my way to the checkout. And granted, I did have to take some prescription strength naproxen that evening after lifting these pieces, but I wasn't about to leave them behind!
After my porch post earlier this week and my thrift store finds, I have been busy working in my yard this week. I have some things to share tomorrow. One, a teaser....is a project that I did after being inspired by Rue 's Peanut Butter and Jelly Life.
Be sure to grab a button and link back with your direct hyperlink.
Link back to this post in your Thrifty Thursday post.
Tablescape Thursday is hosted by the ever gracious and lovely Susan of Between Naps on the Porch. I have to be honest, my computer is giving me fits. I had a tablescape that I wanted to share, using another thrift find...I purchased a hassle of fiestaware recently at a garage sale for all of $5.00. I so wanted to share those with you, and plan to in an upcoming post.
In the meantime, I have an inspiration tablescape. It's a sunny breakfast table. Simple and bright using yellow tablecloths and linen napkins. Cereal and fruit is served in white ironstone bowls along with a cup of sunshine in the form of OJ. A pretty yellow orchid is a perfect centerpiece.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to link up-but today by leaving your direct link in the comments. I will also be putting the direct links within the post, since Mr. Linky is no longer being friendly. Please be sure to visit other Thrifty Thursday participants to see what treasures they found.
Thrifty Thursday Participants:


I look forward to seeing your Thrifty Thursday!!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Outdoor Wednesday-Plus a Reminder!



Today is Wednesday and we all know that that means.....it's a great day to be outdoors!
Even my fine feathered friends agree...........


Aren't they just beautiful?

And if you missed my Summer Celebration post yesterday-be sure to check it out, there is alot of fun in the outdoors pictures in that one. It just makes me happy looking at it.

Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
To see more outdoor post visit our gracious host, Susan at A Southern Day Dreamer!
I want to remind everyone about #20 Thrifty Thursday, happening here at Bloggeritaville.

Thrifty Thursday is a show and tell of sorts. It is time for you to showcase your thrifty find. It can be an old find or a new one. It might be something that you found at a thrift store, a consignment store, flea market, garage/yard sale, dumpster diving, even antique stores. It's it was a thrifty find, then it meets the requirements.I am not picky, It can be a great pair of boots & a killer vintage dress, jewelry, home decor, even fishing lures. It is your thrifty find. Tell me about it.Where did you find it? What is it? What do you plan to do with it or how do you plan to use it in your home? Do you want to sell it? Thrifty Thursday's are about the thrill of the hunt...and the treasure you found.So....do show and tell! Be sure to grab a button and link back.

Don't forget to come back here tonight at 8PM and leave your direct hyperlink to your Thrifty Thursday post in the comment box of my thrifty thursday post. I will post the links within the post, updating often.

Have a fabulous day, y'all! Leave me a "roadmap".

Monday, June 1, 2009

Summer Time!



It's Summer! I just LOVE summertime!
Darlene at Our Creative Life is hosting an "I LOVE SUMMER" party today.
Let's CELEBRATE Summer! Come party with me and other "party goers" and share the LOVE for summer, summertime recipes, favorite summer vacations, favorite summer decor, activities, etc.!!
I already have my "summer music" on my sidebar. Turn it up and sing along as I take you on a "tour of summer". I am celebrating with Photos. Photos of what summer means to me....I am sure you will agree that these photos are all about "summer".



Be sure to check out my favorite summer dishes:
Greek Marinated Shrimp
Drunken Chicken
The Best Fish
LA Caviar
Picnic Fare
Tropical Salad
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Starwberry Shortcake

And many more can be found at my recipe blog, Plates and Places.

Thanks for dropping by my Summer Kick off Party! Leave me a "roadmap" and I will be certain to drop by your blog! Thanks for dropping by Bloggeritaville. I appreciate it!

I would like to invite you to come back tomorrow evening and link up to the 20th edition of Thrifty Thursday- the day we get show and tell all about our thrifty finds! Everyone is invited. Just grab a button on my sidebar for Thrifty Thursday or Bloggeritaville. Come back Wednesday evening and link up so all our guest can visit.

I am going to use this as my Outdoor Wednesday post. To see more outdoor post visit our gracious host, Susan at A Southern Day Dreamer!

In the meantime-Enjoy your Summer! Thanks again for stopping by, my friend!
To visit more Summertime Party goers, Click Here. Thanks to Darlene for hosting!