Daughter's Kitchen Revealed--Beautiful!

I am so excited to show you

My Daughter's Kitchen. .

You may recall early in the summer

I told you how she wanted to Re-do her kitchen. .

 This is how it looked after she took all the

Wall-paper and border off the walls and back-splash

The story goes that she was thinking of painting the cupboards

Dark Brown. . .(oh, no!)

I suggested to her that she paint them a deep dark Red

Then antique over them. .

And that she paint the walls a creamy yellow. ..

She was a little sceptical at first but later 

Admitted deep in her heart she wanted them Red

She just didn't know how it would go over with her Husband, RJ.

Well, with some gentle persuasion she convinced him

Red was the way to go and Yellow was the color for the walls. .

He was soon on-board and suggested

 bead-board and crown molding!

 RJ is one handy guy and soon it was all taking shape

Well, here it is today!

TA-DA

It is so cute!

 I love all the cute "country" things she has on the drop-down

 She actually found the curtains she wanted
 Before she started painting. . .

Just so happens they match!

 Daughter and her Husband did a beautiful job

I just showed them how to paint the cupboards

And how to antique them. . .

 They worked on this during the hot months of July and August

When I would go in the garage to help paint. . .
I would have to leave

Too hot for this Momma!

 Just a few minor things to finish up. .

She wants a glass door for her pantry. . And

She has some old windows she wants to fix up

For the drop-down shelves. .

Good job Sweetie!

She says she isn't talented like her Momma,

But I disagree!

She out-shines me in so many ways.

She used

Martha Stewart Paint - Barn Red

Antique was Min-Wax -  Provincial

Behr - Whisper Yellow

I am linking to

Between Naps On The Porch/Metamorphosis Monday

The House In The Roses/Show-off Your Cottage

Dittle Dattle/Amaze Me Monday

A Stroll Thru Life/Table Top Tuesday

Savvy Southern Style/Wow Us Wednesday

Shabby Creek Cottage/Transformation Thursday
Bunny Jean Decor/Bunny Hop Wednesday

Tea Cups Oh My!

You all know how much I love

Tea Cups

It is my latest obsession  collection!

I have collected quite a few in a short time.

I am always on the look-out for

Tea Cups

Well, take a look at these

Tea Cups. .

I found these on Google Images

Anthropology

I may have to try making one of these.

I bet I could!

Oh, I want one of these or maybe several

They are Rings. . .How cute is that?

Oh, this lamp is beyond cleaver and cute. .

How about that?

The above pictures make my obsession collection

Look very simple and ordinary. . .

But, that's ok.  I love My Tea Cups. .

Take a look at. . .

My Tea Cup Collection

This is only a few of the tea cups I have.. .

I will show you more later. .

All these cute tea cups and I don't drink an ounce of tea or coffee.

I will be Linking with

Beverly for Pink Saturday

Martha at Tea Cup Tuesday



Must Love Dogs

I come from a family of Animal lovers. .

Especially Dogs!

I think my husband would have given me up

Before he would give up his dog . . .

He loved All animals,

But we always had a Dog.

I could give you a long list of the names

I still remember them.

(and I miss them, almost as much as I miss him)

My children have inherited the Love of Dogs. .

They all have dogs. .(and some kitties too)

In our family we have, Lucky, Lily, Bo, Annie, Hannah, Bruiser

And an assortment of Hound Dogs with names I can't remember.

But, I am sad to say I don't have a Dog. .

I just enjoy my children's pets. .

I made my son this pillow

 Dog Lesson For People

You know Dogs really can teach us some valuable lessons. .

Be Loyal and Faithful

Play Every day

Drink lots of water

Forgive quickly

Avoid biting when a growl will do!

Sit close and listen

Follow your instincts

Give more than you receive

Take Naps

Be a Best Friend

Love Unconditionally.

If you have a little animal friend in your life

Be kind and gentle and good to him or her

They are special little creatures of our Heavenly Father

They truly are our Friends!

I will be linking to. . .

On Sutton Place/Open House Thursday

The Shabby Creek Cottage/Transformation Thursday

A New School Year

Today was the beginning of a

New School Year

For my Grandchildren and other

School Children in the School District where I live. .

I always feel nostalgic when a new school years begins.

It bring back so many memories of my own school age years

But most it brings back memories of my children's

I was one of those Mother's who cried on the first day of school

And when they left for college and LDS Mission I sobbed!

I am just a tender person and each milestone in my life

And the lives of my children and now my grandchildren

Causes me to feel a little "blue",
But also filled with joy and happiness.

The School Buses were rolling this morning. .

 Thousands of school age children headed back to school.

I am so grateful for the loving care
And safety that is provided for

The children. . . I know that they are in good hands.

 The neighborhoods were quiet today. . .

But the schools were filled with laughter and chatter

As nervous little ones filled the halls and rooms.

 Isn't it a marvelous thing. . .
The Education of our Children?

So many People are involved and
So much Time and Energy goes into it.

 Yep! Today School Started. .

I wipe a tear or two. . .and then

Move onto the next day and the next.

Good Luck to all you youngsters

From the Senior in High School

To the little Kindergartner. .

May you have an awesome School Year!

Blue Early American Chair

Well, hello Blogger Friends!

Where is the time going? Another Monday is here!

And August is on it's way out and going fast.

Ooooo I don't like it!

Don't get me wrong I love the Autumn season

But, oh my, Time, please slow down a bit.

Not ready to let Summer go.

Oh, well, I can't do anything about it. .

Just enjoy the days and the moments I am in.

Well, anyhoo, on to my cute

Blue Chair. .

I found this adorable Early American style chair

At DI for $8.00

I have always loved Early American style of furniture.

When I was first married in the mid 60's (1966)

Early American was my choice in furniture style.

It just always seemed so cozy and homey. .

So when I came across this piece at the thrift store

Of, course I had to have it.

It is solid maple. . . .

This is it now!

 It had a broken spindle. .

But my son-in-law made a new one for me.

I actually spray painted this chair. .

Chairs are so time consuming to paint.

So I used my favorite spray-paint. . .Rust-Oleum

Colonial Blue.

 I think my next painting project will be the table you see

It is Early American also. . .1966

I am really pleased with how The Blue Chair it turned out.

It looks cute in my living room. ..

The chair is sturdy, and comfortable.

My Living room is small,

So I can't have a large chair in there.

This fits just perfectly.

Well, I am off to run errands and then

Spend some time getting my crocheting project done

So I can show you. . .

A little side note. . Daughter's kitchen transformation is almost

Ready for the big reveal. . .I can hardly wait to show you.

Linking to these fine gals. . .Be sure to visit them

The Thrifty Groove/Thrifty Things Friday

Between Naps On The Porch/Metamorphosis Monday

Dittle Dattle/Amaze Me Monday

Southern Hospitality/Thrifty Treasures

Savvy Southern Style/Wow Us Wednesday



August - Beauties of It's Own

August

The tail end of a  beautiful Summer!

Sometimes it is hard to see August arrive. .

For in August I know that Summer

Is on it's last bloom. .

Ahh! I want to enjoy every moment of

What Summer still offers. .

The season has not been as it usually is. .

Summer had a late start

And the temperatures have been mild

 Oh, one of my favorites. .

A Beautiful Red Fresh Vine Ripe Tomato

 The Roses are beginning to bloom again.

A Gorgeous Showcase of August Beauty.

In the words of Charles Dickens

"Nature gives to every time and season

Beauties of its own"

I hope you have had a beautiful Summer. .

I am Linking with

French Country Cottage/Feathered Nest

My Romantic Home/Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home/Home Sweet Home



Finished Crochet Pillow

Hello Everyone!

I Hope you are having a great weekend.

It was a little warm outside today. . .99

So I spent most of my day inside doing

Some Housekeeping

Oh, I don't mind

I love keeping House.

After the housekeeping was finished

(Is it ever finished!?)

I finished up my crocheting project. . .

 My friend Sue has made a few of these

And I liked the cute fluffy ruffles

So, I had to make one for me.

 I made it into a round accent pillow

I used Bernat--Softee Baby Yarn. . .

I like the soft feel of the yarn

And I really like the pastel colors.

 It is a real easy pattern

If you are interested you can go HERE for directions.

I think it makes a cute girly ruffled pillow. .

It would look very nice on a cute girly bed!

Hope you will come back again. . . .K
I am linking with ..
The House In The Roses/Show-off Your House
Between Naps On The Porch/Metamorphis Monday
A Stroll Thru Life/Table Top Tuesday

From The Beehive Cottage

I like to visit this cute  blog


The name behind this adorable blog is
Maryjane
She is one of those blogs I go to for
A good feeling, I guess you would call it
Comfort. . Ya, that's a good description Comfort
She is one of the
Sisters On The Fly
She has an adorable vintage 1957 trailer

 You can go HERE and read about it and see more pictures

How Cute is that? I think the little dog is the cutest!
Well, if you go to her blog you will see the latest
Glamping
Oh yes, it is camping to a whole new level. . .
Take a look

 Another adorable dog. . Maybe that is what I need.

This is a tent! Yes, a tent.
Decorated, Homey, and Comfy!
Can you believe it?. . .You have got to go to
The Beehive House
Maryjane has lots of cute things at her blog
Take a look, it is so
"Comfortable"
I think I could handle camping in this type of style. .
This is making a Home no matter where you are.
Please do visit Maryjane at
The Beehive House

A Summer Cold!

I have been M.I.A the last few days. .

Because I have been S.I.C.K!

I don't know what the deal is. .

I have a C.O.L.D!

A summertime COLD. . .

And can I just say. .

It is not a good thing!

Headache, congestion, earache, sinus infection. .

Oh, good grief, I know you don't want to

Hear all about the yuckieness of my summer cold!

Suffice it to say. .

I have felt T.E.R.R.I.B.L.E!

On the good side . . .I did do a little crocheting

When I wasn't in bed feeling sorry for my sick self

I crocheted. .

I actually started this before I got sick

My friend Sue showed me the cutest blog

It has lots of crochet ideas. . .

You can go HERE to see the blog.

Cutest English Gal that loves to crochet and decorate

And be a Mum

Attic 24

Crocheted a couple of

Dishcloths. .

Once you use crocheted (or knitted) dishcloths

You don't want to go back to the flimsy store bought ones.

I just couldn't wait to show you this crochet project

 

The crocheting is done, but I am making it into a pillow

It is the same pattern as the doily I showed you

Only this time I used the softest yarn. . .

I can't wait to show you how it will look as a pillow.

I just ran out of energy today and didn't get everything done.

So even though I didn't feel good

I accomplished somethings. .

I hope you have a great weekend. .

The month of August is moving along tooo fast!

Come Back Again. . . K

I am going to link to. . ..

French Country Cottage/Feathered Nest Friday

The Charm of Home/Home Sweet Home
Common Ground/Vintage Inspiration Friday