It bloomin' hurts ~

Hello my friends ~  My flower garding is just popping ~

We have had some wonderful temperatures here in Ontario, although it has cooled off quite a bit today.  But I must remember it is March ~

I am so excited that spring is here ~

I would love to get cleaning the garden, but alas, I can't.  Saturday, as I was looking through our freezer in the kitchen, a heavy glass mug fell out of the freezer and landed on my toe ~ ouch ~ it bloomin' hurts.

It is also a nice shade of purple, like my hyacinth ;-)

I had to take the day off work today, because I can't even put a shoe on, let alone walk around ~

So, I guess I'll have a cup of coffee and catch up on everyone's blogs today.  Hopefully, I can get a shoe on tomorrow.

What are you doing today?

Let me know, I think I need some company

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Has it arrived ~?

Happy Sunday my friends ~

Do you think Spring has arrived?

Everything is waking up from their slumber ~ the birds are singing and the trees are popping ~

The crocuses are blooming, the iris are peeking up out of the earth and the tulips are reaching for the sky ~

It has been over 70 degrees for the past week ~ so I decided Spring has arrived.  I have put the chairs back on the porch and Mr. Vintage and I have our special spot where we have coffee every morning ~

Right here ~

How glorious to be outside again ;-)

Sit down, relax and have a cup with me ~ tell me ~ do YOU think Spring has arrived ~

Can't wait to hear about your neighbourhood

((((Hugs))))

Marianne

She's Home ~

Good morning everyone ~ I think Spring has arrived.  We have had sunny days with 65 degrees F.   I so love spring

It is a time of renewal and hope.  A time where everything is waking up and fresh ~

Mr. Vintage surprised me today.   I came home and there she was in all her glory ~  I think you remember Ruby ~

This is a picture of her camping last year ~

Well, I was so darned excited, I swept her out, dusted and washed her down and made the bed... then...

YES, we slept in the camper last night ;-)

Are you in the Spring mood?  How are you enjoying the Springlike weather?

Can't wait to hear.

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

PS ~ some of you have asked where Marge got my wonderful boots.  Well, she was shopping in Ohio and can't remember the store ~ sorry friends, if she remembers I will let you know ;-)

New Rain Boots ~

Happy Saturday ~ today is such a lovely spring like day ~ it is making me smile ~

Tomorrow is supposed to be even more beautiful with the temps reaching 62 degrees F and lots and lots of sunshine ~

I am really in a spring mood.  My friend Marge brought me a wonderful spring surprise ~ I have been looking for rain boots, but couldn't find any that I liked....well,  look at these beauties ~

Aren't these just the sweetest boots you have ever seen?

That's not all ~

A second pair ~ Wow, I am one lucky lady.  Thank you so much Marge.  I will wear these constantly ;-)

Do you wear rain boots?

Now, I must go a find a puddle ~ Hey, Chessie, want to go for a walk?  Let's go!

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Lovely Spring thoughts ~

Good morning my friends ~

It is rainy and gloomy here today in Ontario ~ sigh ~

I thought I would share with you happy spring pictures ~

enjoy ~

Can't wait for my roses to bloom ~

Lavendar smells sooo good ~

Can't wait to glide on this glider with Mr. Vintage ~

Betcha Rosie can't wait for spring ~

Hope you are having a wonderful day ~

Do you have spring like weather where you are?

Please do tell ~  I so need spring ;-)

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

Thrifting ~

Happy Satuday everyone ~  Well, I gave myself a treat today and went thrifting ~ how I miss it ~

I picked up a couple of treasures ~

I picked up this old clock face for $1.00 ~ It just had to come home with me ~

I had to have these tea cups for $2.00 ~ I just love the little roses on them ~ I will have to have a cup of tea tonight ;-)

I just had to bring these little nappies home too ~ Aren't they adorable?

AND best of all Mr. Vintage surprised me.  You see, I have been looking at these glass cannisters in the antique shop.  They were way too expensive.  They came from a candy store in Detroit, Michigan.  I just loved them ~ no I coveted them ~  well, 

Mr. Vintage knows the antique dealer and talked to him about them and the dealer gave them to Mr. Vintage for 1/3 of the price.  Thank you honey so much ~

The lids were in rough shape, so Mr. Vintage painted them pistachio and I love them ~ 

It was a wonderful thrifting day. 

Have you gone thrifting lately?  It's too cold here for yard sales, but I can hardly wait ~ Have you gone yard saling ~ please share with me

Can't wait to hear from you

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

I wish this were mine ~ sigh ~

Hello my friends ~ I just wanted to let you know how much Mr. Vintage and I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.  You have made me smile ~ each and every one of YOU.

I cannot express, how overwhelmed I was with the outpouring of love from all of you.  I read all of your comments with tears in my eyes.  THANK YOU.

Well, as you know Mr. Vintage is trying to do his best.  He can't do much AND he's bored to death.  He has always been a doer and loves to work on things.  A few weeks back, a friend gave him this to work on.  It was our friend's grandmother's cabinet and he wanted to use it.  It's been in his garage for years.

Here is the top piece

This is the bottom piece ~

A complete rust bucket.

I was thinking to myself (Are you kidding? He'll never finish this)  But, Mr. Vintage is one of a kind.  He has worked and worked at it, a little at a time.  I did help him with some of the painting.  Now  ~ sigh ~ I wish it was mine

This is the sweetest little cabinet I have ever seen.  I love the robbin's egg blue colour.  Mr. Vintage never ceases to amaze me.  Although he does not feel well and he is in constant pain, he pushes through.  I think that is the reason I fell in love with this man.

The enamel top pulls out for more work space in the kitchen.  Gino is going to LOVE this cabinet.

What do you think?

I can't wait to hear from you...

(((Hugs)))

Marianne