I like to keep reading glasses throughout the house just in case I need them.
I found these 3 pair of glasses at Burlington Coat Factory for $12.95 for all of them.
I thought they were fun and so not like me, that I had to have them.
Thanks for reading.
Gretchen
My cousin Betsy and her husband Pete are visiting some friends in NC and then they go to Decatur, GA for their grandsons christening. After that, it's home to Florida and Betsy begins her retirement after being a High School Guidance Counselor for 30 years.
They are going on an Alaskan Cruise in August and then in October visiting Australia and New Zealand for three weeks.
We had all of the family for a big pool party and homemade lasagna dinner on Sunday night.
Yesterday, Betsy and I met Noelle for lunch because she had to work on Sunday. Betsy and I shopped in the afternoon and she got to go to Hobby Lobby. Now she's hooked on it but they don't have them in Florida.
Last night Mr. Bird Nest had to work late but I took them to a great restaurant we have here called Chophouse '47.
We had such a great visit but our time together was just too short.
When I was in high school I used to go to Betsy's house in Florida for a month or two in the summer. Her mother (my Aunt Ruth) was a nurse, who worked nights and she used to take us to the beach early in the morning at like 9:00 a.m. and pick us up after she slept at about 5:00 p.m. Oh, the fun we had!
Thanks for reading,
Gretchen
I've had the shadow box on the right for a while and I finally got around to filling it.
This is the apron my Gammy made for me when I was little. I loved to cook even then.
This was my baptismal outfit that my Mama had saved for me. Now I can finally have it out where I can see it. Isn't all the detail on the little slip and dress precious.
I thought they might inspire me if I put them above my sewing area.
Thanks for reading,
Gretchen
The adults will probably all eat in here and the grandchildren love to eat on the screened porch.
I found this little bird holder at Hobby Lobby (where else) last week.
The table needed flowers and I splurged on these cream colored roses.
This is our menu for Sunday evening. I made homemade sauce and put together the lasagna this afternoon so I just have to pop it in the oven tomorrow.
Thanks for reading,
Gretchen
These are the trays I got at Hobby Lobby for $2 or $3. I used your suggestions and painted one white and one red. Ok, actually I ran out of red paint and I think the white looks good.
I sanded the edges a little just because I like them looking a little used.
This little bird came from Kathy at http://kathyscottage.blogspot.com/ I love how it looks on the reindeer moss in my big apothocary jar.
These are the little snacks and flowers I put in the guest room.
Thanks for reading,
Gretchen
I'll add snacks after a quick trip to the grocery store tomorrow.
The extra touches that count:
A bed light for reading
Current magazines, a new mystery
Facial tissues, toothbrush, toothpaste
Enough pillows to permit reading in bed
Wooden hangers for clothes
Snack Tray - Bottled water, salted peanuts, chocolates, snacks
Since my cousin Betsy and her husband are coming to visit from Florida, I wanted to have a little package for Betsy. I thought one of the little trunks they have at Hobby Lobby would make a great gift and gift basket.
The extras that I like to do:
Put fresh flowers in the room (Just a small vase, not enough
to overpower your guests)
Put a candle in the room, along with matches for lighting it
Put a small vase of flowers in the guest bathroom too
Can you tell me anything special you do when you are having guests?
I haven't seen Betsy in about 9 years and they've never been to our home, so I want their visit to be extra special.
Thanks for reading,
Gretchen
If you haven't ever read any of Mary Kay Andrews books you need to start with this one. Her books have a little of everything. Best of all, she writes about the South and most of the characters end up fixing up a house, buying antiques and doing what we all love.....collecting.
Her other books are Deep Dish, Blue Christmas, Savannah Breeze, Hissy Fit, Little Bitty Lies and Savannah Blues.
She has a really cute website: www.marykayandrews.com
Mary Kay lives in Atlanta, GA and is a "big time "estate sale buyer and garage sale buyer. She's just like us. I want to be her best friend!
I found these little birds at the Dollar Tree today. What a bargain!
Thanks for reading,
Gretchen
Since Nicholas was visiting, I put him to work assembling these shelves for my pantry. Thanks to his Dad's carpentry skills and working with his Papa on projects, he knew exactly how to do it.
His sister Chloe was his assistant.
She did a good job too.
These shelves are going to help me get organized. (I hope.) As you can see, it's quite a mess right now.
Thanks for reading,
Gretchen
Mr. Bird Nest and son Chris moved the bench into the house yesterday afternoon.
It fits perfectly in the space I had measured.
The bench looks better with the rug and table in place.
A quick shot of the bench and my new hen.
It looks kind of bare back there. Mr. Bird Nest cut the foam to size for the top of the bench. I'm just not sure I'll get it done by the time my company arrives. I've got Nicholas and Chloe visiting today and tomorrow.
I had my sampler that our good friends Lindsay and Doug gave us for a wedding gift, rematted in red from its original blue. I think it will pick up more of the red I now have in the kitchen.
I had a brainstorm in the middle of the night that the three Europeon pillows that I made recently would fit the bench temporarily.
I also put the pillows I made out of some Waverly fabric across the back. Cute huh?
Now I have a question for all of you. I got two shelves like this and painted them black for above the bench but they just are too dark. I thought if I painted these shelves white that would look better. You know I trust your opinions.
Thanks for reading,
Gretchen
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