The Day.....

The day I see a leaf is a marvel of a day. -Kenneth Patton

The Dahlia's are growing....we're going to have lots of flowers!

Sunflowers too!!! I did plant some stuff to eat too; tomato's, squash, zucchini and bellpeppers. I am so looking forward to watching them grow.

I found this statue here last weekend. I think she's beautiful....gotta name her; what do you think? Maybe I should plant some lettuce for her to watch over!

~Shelly

For the Birds

I enjoy watching the birds in my yard. And last year, I decided to make petite bird feeders to hang in my yard. I found the recipe in one of Sandra Lee's cookbooks. They were very easy to make. I used my vintage jell-o molds for the forms.


The recipe is really simple, you beat a couple eggs and stir in the bird seed. Pack it in a mold and bake.

While the birdfeeder is still warm, use a dowel rod or a skewer to poke a hole about an inch from the top. When your birdfeeder cools you can put a wire or a piece of raffia thru the hole to hang your feeder.

I've decided to make some more this weekend.

~Shelly

Let the Good Times Roll......

Do you have time to take in a parade or two? For some; this is serious business! teehee The small town parades are great for little ones....Happy Mardi Gras!

~Shelly

New Items Added

I've added some new items...

Don't you love this chef set?!

....more to come, check back soon!

~Shelly

Never forget....

Never forget that the most powerful force on earth is love.

~Nelson Rockefeller

When words escape...

When words escape, flowers speak. ~ Bruce W. Currie

Talk to me! This weekend was just beautiful in South Louisiana; 77 degrees on Saturday! I had so much fun playing in the dirt! I have ambitious plans for the garden and started some seeds. I planted them in pots that can be transplanted when the ground warms up a little more. I'll let you know how it goes!

The fruit stand had the most beautiful strawberries! Had to snap a few shots. I had planned to make strawberry bread, but the berries never last long enough! Gotta buy more next time.

I won this pretty milk glass bowl at an estate auction recently! Love it. We're planning to attend another this weekend ~ looking forward to the excitement! I wonder what we'll find....

Take care,

Shelly

Be My Valentine

Chic and Shabby Home and Make Mine Pink is the place to find a fantastic Pink Friday shopping experience ~ Each week Chic and Shabby Home and the participating boutiques at Make Mine Pink will feature theme coordinated items ~ Shop from the comfort of home ~ Each Friday items to fit this week's theme will be added. This week's theme is Be My Valentine.

I have a special place in my heart for dresser boxes......they are beautiful and oh so girly! I especially love this porcelain box it has such a beautiful bouquet of roses.

Same box different vignette!

This silver dresser box was in the window of an antique shop - I had to have it!

I love the red velvet lining and especially the claw feet.
I found this 1940's dresser box at a flea market out of state on a trip! The portrait on the top is perfect for Valentines Day!

Hope you have a great weekend!

~Shelly