Remembering ~

Hello my sweet friends ~  Today is Memorial Day.  Although I am Canadian and we had our holiday last Monday, I am taking a moment with you to remember....

Let's take a walk through the garden ~ shall we?

My hostas are huge this year ~

My poppies have popped!~

I love the way the light dances in my garden ;-)

To all my American friends ~ have fun, be safe and take a moment to remember ~

What are your plans for today?  Please tell me ~ and ~

next time, I will show you what I have been doing ~

((((Hugs)))

Marianne

Did you miss me?

Did you miss my Mommy?  She has been busy taking care of things..... I have missed you ~

I am sure you didn't miss the chickens ~ cause they're just chickens ~

I betcha missed Mommy's gardens ~ she loves gardens ~ I like to walk through them, but she doesn't like it so much

Scooter misses everyone too ~ but she doesn't show it much

Mommy says ~ just smile even though it's  a rough road ~ I think I'll take a nap ~

I hope everyone is doing well ~ 

Mommy says, sometimes our problems weigh on ourselves ~ I don't know what that means, but ~

I hope everyone has a good Victoria Day weekend ~ what are you doing?

Please tell me,  I am listening ~ Mommy's busy with stuff, but she'll be back soon as good as new

(((Hugs)))

to all of you, Mommy misses you xo

Thriftin Sunday ~

Happy Sunday my friends ~

Today is a gloriously sunny day.  Mr. Vintage and I went to a yard sale ~

I picked up this little milk glass vase for 10 cents.  Sooo I had to put some lilacs in it.  I LOVE the smell ~ don't  you?

My next door neighbour has white ones.  I asked if I could pick some ;-)

I put these ones at the front door.  Nothing like a bouquet of lilacs that says "welcome".

I saw this and just had to have it.  It was cheap cheap cheap.  All the things that I am about to show you cost a total of $10.00.  I won't show you the tools that Mr. Vintage picked up which was included in the price ~ Mr. Vintage can start his own blog about "tools".  tee hee, that would be funny

I put my vintage umbrellas and walking sticks in the crock by the front door.

I bought two of these little chairs.  Now, I have to put some flowers on it.  Perfect ~

The other one is in my kitchen.  They are so sweet ~ I couldn't resist.

This little table cloth was in pristine condition, I just had to have it.

Everyone needs a flower frog or two ;-)

This little metal stool was perfect for my oversized jar in the kitchen.

Well, that was one great yard sale.  We had fun ~

Now, Mr. Vintage is waiting for me.  He wants to take me to a new antique store ~ yeeeee ~ I am squealing with delight.

What are you doing today?

((((Hugs))))

Marianne

random Saturday

Happy Saturday, my friends.  I have been busy cleaning and fluffing our cottage.

I thought I would share some random images with you today.  My garden is starting to grow quite nicely.

It is chilly and damp in Ontario today ~ so the chilli is cooking  ~

The bread is rising ~ yum ~

and my garden is popping.  Just about perfect, don't you think?

Can't you just smell the lilacs?  I must pick some today to bring that fresh smell into the cottage ~

My bleeding heart just loves these cooler temps ~ it really makes my heart sing ~

Chessie loves exploring in the garden ~

I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday.  What are you doing today ~ Can't wait to hear

(((Hugs)))

Marianne ;-)

Junkin' on a Rainy Day ~

Hello my friends ~ It's rainy, cold and damp here in Ontario, so Mr. Vintage and I went for a drive.  Well lo and behold ~ could it be?  Yes!  Yes! a garage sale ;-)

We couldn't help ourselves, and these are the little pretties that I picked up ~

I picked up this little flower pot for 50 cents.  Once, I got it home I realized that it's a Fitz and Floyd ~

I love the shell and coral detail on the sides ~

Then, I spotted these ~

I love old keys. What is it about old keys that is so appealing?  Well, I really lucked out on these.  I asked the lady how much she wanted for them.  She told me "take them".  They were a gift from the nice lady.

Then I picked up four of these for $2.00.  I love to drink iced tea and an occasional glass of wine out of these.  It just makes everything taste better and feel so elegant.

Well, the other pretties that I picked up are being laundered, so I will have to share them with you another time.

Have you been junkin' lately?

I can't wait to hear all of your junkin' stories

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Happy Birthday Sweetheart

Hello my friends ~ I hope your Easter holiday was wonderful.  Today is my baby's birthday ~ well,  not such a baby anymore ~ sigh ~

I just want to say that I am so proud of Britt.  She has gone through alot with losing her father recently and she is trying to get through University through all of this pain ~  But she is a strong woman.  All 23 years old.  She is going through some tough times....but I will be there.

I will help you ~ I will be there whenever you need me ~

I love you honey ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~ 

I love her too Mommy, She let's me nap and snuggle with her ~

Happy Birthday my Lovely Britt ~ I Love you

Thank  you my friends,  for letting me share this with you ;-)

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Sunday Surprise ~

Hello my friends, I hope your weekend is going well ~

I stopped by the post office today and there was a surprise ~

Isn't this just the sweetest little bag you have ever seen.  I love the eyelet lace ~

Diane from Lavender Dreams made this ~


and look who was inside ~ just in time for Easter ~

She also included this little bag ~ wonder what is inside?

But ofcourse, shells from Florida.  They are so pretty ~

Thank you so much Diane ~ your Florida sunshine has made it to Ontario and it made me smile ~

You can order these little goodies from Diane here

I think Chessie needs a nap.  Hey Chessie are you cold? 

No Mommy, I'm bored ~ can we go for a walk?

Let's go Chessie~!

What are you doing today.  When I get back from walkiing Chessie I'll check in on you.  Have a great Sunday ;-)

(((Hugs)))

Marianne