A few re-do's and ........

 Remember my thrifted lamp a couple weeks ago.

 I never cared for the shade 

 So when I found this one.....I thought it would be perfect!

 Well my knobs came

 What do you think?

 I'm still thinking about it!

 I made some rolls for Phil today.....I need to stay out of them!

at this point I still have.

 I just was saying this morning I hadn't seen a moose for a while in 

the yard.....and then

 this little bull came for a visit.

I wanted to show you the snow this morning

as we walked to the bus its dark now

but  peaceful.....

Colorful Inspiration....

 May you all be greeted this week

with colorful meetings that inspire.

 With a heart full of gratitude....

 with the patience to stop and look at life's little details.....

 with time to laugh and share....

Have a blessed week!

What do you do when you can't sleep?

 I'm over my cold but I still am in the bad habit of no sleep.

 So yesterday morning I was up at 3am and frankly got a lot done.

 First with my coffee while surfing the internet I found some

new knobs for my kitchen cabinets......I'll reveal them soon.

I'm so curious how they will look.

 Then the rest of the morning I rearranged and cleaned all my kitchen shelves

You probably can't tell the difference but its amazing how taking out a few

items and rearranging them differently makes it look fresh and new.

Then my other huge past time with the kids has been playing 

Old Maid with Mimi and Cory. Yesterday they had their friends over

after school and one of Cory's friends sat and played with us girls.....

My only problem is at this age (Mimi) nobody wants to be that

Old Maid. The tears start to flow, something they will outgrow

so sweet and yet they could play it all night!

So what do you do when you can't sleep?

Winter Wonderland.......

 Look at how much snow we have from my last post

we have been getting a little more every day...

 Which call me crazy has so put me in the mood for the holidays.

 My backyard looked so pretty with the sun starting to come up

this morning.

 I switched out the yellow and green enamelware for red.

 Sorry about my screen.

 I love my vintage turkeys

 The snow is pretty right now.

 I can't wait to mix vintage Christmas in

 Have any of you started listening to Christmas music yet?

 This sweet little nutcracker I found this weekend.

I'm sorry I didn't get around to visiting many blogs this weekend

I had such a head cold I hope this is my one for the season.

How did you spend your weekend?

A Guest post....Hidden Treasures!

 Our oldest son Jeremy was staying the weekend with his friends.

 Who comercial fishes here in Alaska.

So Jeremy thought I would appreciate seeing the inside of this 

 old building, He knows his mother well.

I couldn't wait to also share it with you also.

 I think it all looks so amazing with the nets and the natural light 

streaming through the building cracks.

I still think its wonderful that high school boys are still out exploring...

I wish you all a wonderful weekend!

(the cabin in the top picture is from google images)

Some Snow and a Couple Thrifted Treasures.....

 The kids had fun playing in the first snow of the year.....

 Cory's attempt at snow boarding on a sled.....as my kids

would say Fail.

 and here is my first amazing find today at the local thrift store.

 I love the hand painted base.

 and this huge wall hanging.

 I love this sweet picture and the inscription

on the back of it.

 Sweet cookie/candy pan

 This huge Westclox $3

I love it in Cory's room....

What a wonderful thrifting day 

someones trash is my treasure.

Hope your all having a great week so far!

Bring out the warm clothes.....

Winter clothes have moved to the front 

now that we have snow....

Its amazing,

 how much colder it feels

now that its here and we still have the same temperature.

Hope you all had a great Halloween!!!