Everyday Living with Comfy Cottage WHITE!

Hi there,

I took some pictures around my house and your

going to see a bit of everyday life, I did move the gigantic

dog bed out of the living room, I knew I'd be tripping over

it!

~living room love seat and the door into our family room~

~closer view showing a bit of everyday wrinkles~

...and this is where I sit and enjoy my morning coffee,

usually wrapped up in that white cozy blankie folded

up in the corner!

~hide abed sofa across from the love seat,

...and this is where Mr. McGiver

has his morning coffee, with his feet up on what else, but the

coffee table. 

We live in our home, we have grand kiddos around,

our big 100lb. dog & our sweet long haired cat,

we have NO shortage of

animal hair,

and

I

still

looove

white!

~*~

~our fireplace~

Now there's a HUGE project! I have a

portfolio of idea's just for this alone...

I can hardly wait for the day I can

show Y'all the finished picture!

 ~*~

~did you notice the grand kiddos little cupboard~

Around the corner is our small dining room with it's very

large table and pretty chairs...

(thrift store find)!

and you 're probably noticing that I haven't

made the slip covers for the chairs yet!

Talk about procrastinating, yep

that would be ME!

~dining room view from kitchen~

I know I've mentioned I'd share my

kitchen with you one day,

BUT,

that wouldn't be today...

it

doesn't go with

the rest of the house,

it's

 bright yellow

and

full

of

kitschy

fun

fruity

chalk ware

It's very 50's, not so

cottage-y!

Thanks for stopping by

I'm linking with Cindy's blog

for

'Show & Tell Friday'

please visit as many

of the participants that you can,

they're a CrEaTiVe group of gals!

I enjoy each and everyone of your comments

and would looove it if you'd follow me!

Always, Debbie~

Summer Lovin'

It was beautiful today, in the 80's

I'm enjoying summer now that we've

had a break from the NW rain...

A quick post of a few things I've found at the swap meet,

garage sales and even a couple of things from my yard!

This mirror is stunning, the workmanship

is fabulous!

I looove the gorgeous leaves and flower!

Interesting how it has little tabs to hold

it's little mirror in.

The stand is broken, but I'm sure I can fix it,

maybe with a piece of leather?

I found this little beauty this morning at the swap meet

Looove it!

It's very heavy, the gal I bought it from said it's

brass with gold (paint, gold leaf) over it!

I also found this sweet little

cupcake tin at the

swap meet!

I'm going to make her a rose belt,

I think it would be the

perfect accessory!

I found this gorgeous lacey slip at a

garage sale and a

lacey top at my

favorite thrift

store!

My

little

manny

never

looked

so

darling!

I'm loving how sweet the impatients look

in the window box with the

creeping jenny!

~they're not looking very impatient~

This purple climatis grows

in our front yard up

our light pole, it's

 fabulous camo!

Oh, and there's a prince

sitting

in the garden chair!

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Always, Debbie~

Summer Wedding, Simply Elegant on a Budget!

July 11, 2009

A casual outdoor summer wedding on a glorious day,

with family and friends is a happy occasion

 to have and behold!

Pure creative joy...on a budget!

~*~

My Son and his Bride just celebrated their 1st. Anniversary,
this is the story of their wedding!

~My Son & his Bride~

~flower girl fairy crowns~

~Program Fans~

~flowers from Pike Place Market~

~gorgeous Costco roses~

~Wedding cake made by Auntie Sally~

~Walking down the isle~

(the Bride was just handed over to the Groom)

~Their daughter Lulu is totally mesmerized~

~The reception in the garden room ~

~I'm loving this, the 'ring bearer' ~

I hope you enjoy our little stroll down memory lane...

and just a little foot note,

they're expecting a bambino

the end of January...

Lulu say's" it's a baby sissster",

Mom & Dad are 'wishing on a star for a boy',

But of course, 

will be happy with whatever God chooses to gives them! :)

I'm going to link this with Kathleen's blog over at

'Faded Charm'

for

White Wednesday! 

and

Cindy's blog 'My Romantic Home'

for

Show & Tell Friday!

Please visit as many of the participants that you can,

they're such a CrEaTiVe group!

I enjoy each and every one of your sweet comments

and would looove it if you'd FOLLOW ME!

Always, Debbie~

Remember These?

We had a wonderful weekend celebrating the 4th.,

it started out at a friends party on the 3rd. I wish

I had pictures to share, they had enough food for

an army and a 'Yankee Doodle Parade' for anyone

that wanted to participate and what fun it was, lots

of adults got into the festivities as well as the kiddos!

We voted and got prizes as well as the parade

participants! Thanks Jeri & Paul for such a

wonderful

party!!!

We went to the beach for the 4th.

Our Aunt Mary & Uncle Tom

have the most wonderful home

where we all congregate each

4th. of July,

at one time, I counted 48 people!

There were kids out in the boat,

babies and Mama's in the house,

and

a couple dozen or so

cozied up to the tables

visiting

and

grazing

snacking

dining

okay, it was more of a

feeding frenzy!!!

~*~

I've been practicing my

cake decorating on the family again!

(remember the cupcakes?)

~*~

When I was a little girl,

my Grandma Stella made me

the most adorable doll cakes,

you know, 

where the cake was the dolls dress.

Well, I've decided to practice

so our Granddaugters will have

the same sweet cakes that I

enjoyed as a little girl!!!

Here's my first attempt.

Betsy Ross!

I'm sorry I didn't get a picture of her cut,

she was a jello cake with

blueberry

and

cherry

jello

for

the

RED

WHITE

&

BLUE!

I have a lot to learn, but I think I have

enough confidence to make

one in August, for one of our little Birthday girls!!!

I'm linking up with Kathleen's blog

Faded Charm

for

White Wednesday!

and

Cindy's blog 'My Romantic Home'

for

Show & Tell Friday

Please visit as many of these participants

that you can they are so CrEaTiVe!

I enjoy each and everyone of your comments

and would looove it if you'd

Follow Me!

Always, Debbie~