Happy Endings

It was not a "snow day" here, although we all were hoping that there was enough snow to call off school! Besides most everyone knows we NEED the moisture that it brings. I read in a farm magazine that this drought is as bad as the one during the Dust Bowl Days. Scary news!

On to a happier topic-- it just made my day to see this in my mail from Sarah:

 It melts my heart!

I've been trying to limit my visits to the thrift shops, but now I have a new mission! I need more teapots to plant flowers in this summer. Only problem is with our spring wind storms, my wall would need to be made out of soft sponges so the lovely teapots would remain in one piece!

Sarah didn't remember where she found the picture so I'm unable to give credit for the picture.

Hope your snow days have 

Happy Endings!

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Design Style

Decorating Personality: Take the test at BHG.
Being at home on President's Day gave me time to discover I'm --Country French!?  Really?

"You are drawn to a rustic but refined style that feels comfortable and livable for today's families. Your version of Country French style may be rustic (think glazed pottery and chunky woven baskets) or more refined (think gilded details). Either way, patterned fabrics such as toile, stripes, and fleur-de-lis motifs will help you set the tone. Incorporate details such as stucco walls, wrought-iron accents, and furniture with carved details for an old-world look". 

 

Took the test again, changing two or three responses. Now I'm--Cottage.

 

"Laid-back" best describes your way of life, which means Cottage style is right up your alley. You love rooms that feel casual, breezy, and informal. Consider slip covered furniture and painted wood pieces to achieve a put-your-feet-up vibe. Use crisp white as the ideal backdrop for layers of soft accent colors found in pillows, rugs, and vintage accessories."

Maybe I'm somewhere between the two. One thing I know for sure...I'm not a decorator. I just use what I  like. And it is "homey"-- now that's MY style.

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Gratitude

February seems to be an appropriate time to share something with the friends that help me with things that I never had to do by myself.

Things like getting the windshield wipers replaced, putting a new battery in both cars, fixing flat tires, changing the oil in the John Deere and making sure it runs so I can mow my lawn and the pasture grass. And a couple of my dear friends from school that will come and get me and/or take me home when there are random transportation issues!

So while my mom was staying with me while my brother was on a trip, I mixed up my cookie dough and started baking some cookies. I'm not finished and need to bake more later this afternoon because I have been blessed by many friends.  I was thrilled to discover the cute paper plates in the Easter aisle at W-Mart. I love the pink gingham and got green plates, too.

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