April 30, 2014


I love old Mexican silver jewelry. Too bad these are screwback earrings and not something else!

April 29, 2014


Minnie in the morning. She's a sweet pea.

April 28, 2014


What made me happy today? Chocolate!

April 27, 2014


I thought it was about time that my vintage planters had some plants in them! I think they look super cute- I hope they live.

April 26, 2014



I had just about given up on ever finding a cool bedroom set that wasn't outrageously expensive when this set showed up on the Keepsakes Packrats Estate Sales Facebook page. Broyhill Brasilia is one of my favorite furniture lines but it is always SO expensive these days. However, I knew that this estate sale company usually prices things like this very reasonably so Carl and I went and we were second in line at the beginning of the sale! We ran in and located the set right away and bought it! We had to come back today to pick it up. It is fabulous! After we got it home I realized that the nightstands aren't Brasilia but look to be Kent Coffey Perspecta - another line I love. Anyway I think they look pretty good together and the whole set was a bargain at $313.00!

April 25, 2014



Beautiful Spring green at top and more pink flowers. I love Spring.

April 24, 2014


More gorgeous flowering trees. I have lost my fear of stopping strange places and taking pictures. I will stop just about anywhere!

April 23, 2014


Tasty Easter treats.

April 22, 2014


Yay the pink trees are back!

April 21, 2014


Minnie loves me. She barely tolerates my picture taking though!

April 20, 2014



Colored deviled eggs at top. We went to Chuck's house for Easter and this is his super cute cat Frenchy.

April 19, 2014


We get so many birds here that I have never seen before. This one apparently is a Spotted Towhee!

April 18, 2014



Finally found a stereo console on Craigslist! Solid wood, made by RCA. There was an old tv in it behind doors in the front but we took that out and will use that space for our equipment. It is in excellent shape!

April 17, 2014



It's pretty and all, but do we really need more snow. Cute little woodpecker looked like he was trying to stay warm!

April 16, 2014


New green leaves on the roses!

April 15, 2014


My little flowers survived the snow!

April 14, 2014


First day back to work after my mini-staycation. The best part of the day - the drive home!

April 13, 2014



Frokost Meny - Authentic Norwegian Breakfast at the Sons of Norway Lodge. Excellent!

April 12, 2014


The lilacs are finally leafing out!

April 11, 2014


I know it's silly but I am VERY excited about the desk I bought yesterday for my art studio / craft room! It looked a little shabby at the thrift store but I got it home and polished it up and it is awesome! All wood, made in the USA by Leopold furniture in Iowa- they were in business from 1886-1990. Only $38!

April 9, 2014


A sunshiny flower brightening the day.


Our Maxx has been gone a year today. We miss him.

April 8, 2014


Warm enough for cocktails on the patio.

April 7, 2014


So far this flower has survived two snow storms! Looks like it will open soon.

April 6, 2014



A gaggle of deer and some pretty forsythia on our morning walk.

April 5, 2014


Fun times at Angela's 40th birthday party!

April 4, 2014


My new spot at the Treasure Shoppe. I have always wanted to try selling my stuff at an antique mall and I finally did it!

April 3, 2014


My flamingo doesn't like snow either.

April 2, 2014


Sometimes all you want for lunch is ice cream!

April 1, 2014




I found flowers today! I had to go to our old neighborhood, but I found some!