Thrifty Chic

When we think of pumpkin, we think of pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving.  I have had this dessert at a bridal shower (Cyn's shower in fact) and it is to die for.  A dessert so yummy you can serve it anytime of the year.  Enjoy!

Cyn and I never did make it to Ikea this past weekend.  We will save that trip for another day.  Cyn and I have become so thrifty we have a hard time justifying each and every purchase these days.  We blame it on all the fabulous finds we score at our local thrift stores.  Such treasures to be had just waiting for us to find them.  The chandelier by far was the highlight of the day.  Not only did I grab that baby fast, I had not only Cyn but another shopper loathing my fabulous find.   Looking forward to the next fabulous find......Jules 

So I cannot tell you all what an inspiration my SIL, Jules, is to me.  Her house is PHENOMENAL.  Seriously, It is worthy of publication.  Anyhow.  I have been lucky enough to be on the receiving end of much advice and guidance on turning our house into a home.  I cannot tell you how grateful I am.  She has been kind enough to drive up here several weekends in a row to help me hang pictures, rearrange furniture and donate several treasures to my house beautifying.  I am falling in love with our house all over again!  I can see her potential again!  The icing on the cake is that my sweet hubby installed a chandelier I have had sitting in a box for five years, yup you read that right, five years.  So here are a few before and after pics of our work in progress.  Enjoy! Dinning Room BEFORE: ALMOST COMPLETE: I say ALMOST completed because I am still searching for more artwork and drapery.  Also the d...

So New Years day I did a little solo antiquing.  Hitting up my local thrift stores.  My favorite find was this little birdie salt and pepper set.  It has fantastic patina and looks great nestled on my dinning room sideboard.   I also snagged this great china dinner plate to add to my growing collection of mixed match china.  Sorry Jules there was only one!  But I did find a few cute little prizes for Jules.  Can't wait to share them with her this weekend!  Oh and speaking of this weekend, I am looking forward to my very first trip to Ikea!!!!

I so enjoy decorating during the holidays!  Any and all holidays for that matter.  My favorite is definitely Christmas.  I can honestly say that the inside of my home is warmly lit with the twinkling of white strands of lights.  Draped over garland on mantles and staircases, over mirrors, bookcases, and my grandfather clock....now that I think about it anywhere & everywhere.

My son, CJ.   Each day I am blessed to have such a wonderful son who is smart, funny, and great at anything he tries.   Who has no issues with kissing his mom whenever I ask….and I ask a lot (especially  when he bestows me with kisses in front of his entire soccer team). My garden.  I’m a weekend gardener and spent the past 12 years playing in the dirt.  No matter the weather I can always be found in the garden moving and dividing plants.  I move plants around so often that I actually have been known to forget where I have planted some.   My garden is shared by all.  It is a great pleasure to see the little ones walking thru the yard smelling the different flowers and looking for the lavender plants each year to smell and touch. Elegant Farmer apple pie baked in a brown paper bag.  If you have never had one, you don’t know what you’re missing.  Check it out, http://www.elegantfarmer.com/  Scented candles....

  My fabulous finds for the day.