Primped Pumpkins

Seems that there are a lot of adorable primped

pumpkins around!  They are so cute it boggles the eyes!  No.  Sad to say.  I have not primped any pumpkins.  But, that's not going to keep me from joining in the fun. There are a few pictures laying around in my computer that I can display.

A pumpkin basket which I copied from a magazine picture last year.

A white 6-pounder was resting in the kitchen, not doing any work at all.

 While yet another was enjoying some sunshine, lounging by the pool.

This bunch were really primped 

 up!  No.  Sorry to say, 

it is not my front porch.

It was in front of the City Hall in

Quebec City.

They are all crying to go to a party or two, so I'll probably give in.

Until next time, Honey

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Fall Mantel

My Fall mantel is done, almost!  Now that I see the pictures, I'm thinking of other things to add.

Do you do that?  Constantly tweek?

I see beautiful simple mantels which appeal to me, but my fireplace mantel just screams (yes, it screams) for something else: color.

I put a bunch of eucalyptus (it smells so nice!) in a large white and brown transfer ware pitcher.

Added floral sprigs, lotus pods

Books, Candles,

 Two ribbons

And a ceramic pumpkin.  I haven't seen any gourds or pumpkins here yet.  Maybe soon, then I can tweek again.  

Speaking of tweeking, I added ribbon to my armoire, shown in a previous post here.  But, I forgot to take pictures of the change.

  

Until next time, Honey

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Vintage Inspiration Friday at  Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday at  French Country Cottage
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SNS at Funky Junk Interiors

White Ironstone

Recently I won a gift card toward a purchase at French Bleu Vintage from my friend Debra of Common Ground.  I applied it to this lovely...

Vintage

White

Ironstone

Pitcher

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ingredient in the recipe of life
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Many thanks, Debra

...Until next time, Honey

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Summer Love: The Birds & The Bees & The Flowers...

Even though Labor Day usually marks the end of Summer, it is still Summer here at 2805.

Though very hot, it's nice compared to last year.

The flowers have thrived.

The hibiscus bloomed daily

The ferns survived

It's been a somewhat pleasant Summer, as Summers go, as long as you are in the shade 

Or around the table

With the wind chimes, chiming,

The sound of water in the fountain,

The happy sound of children (my sister's grand babies) laughing and splashing in the pool

Then there are the cute critters:

Frogs,

 The birds

 And the bees,

The elusive butterfly.  I can never catch the big ones!

 Squirrels 

And of course, the geckos, who sometime come indoors.

 They play and they multiply. (Beware of National Geographic type picture!)

Ah, Summer love.

...Until next time, Honey

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Frenchy Basket

What started out as a plain  brown wicker basket has now taken on a French-y vibe.

The basket was given a coat of off-white paint, then a second lighter gray color  dry-brushed on just to catch the highlights.

Using a graphic from The Graphics Fairy  (do you ever wonder just how many times this graphic has been downloaded?),  I printed directed onto the fabric and then Mod-Podged 

it into place.

Since there are stacks of baskets in the garage, I may just be coming down with  an ailment called french-y  basket fever.

Until next time, Honey

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Open House at No Minimalist Here 
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Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
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Outdoor Tweeking

This Summer, I  “tweaked”  the garden set that is in the back corner of our yard, near the pool.

 The set itself is vintage,  steel mesh with bouncy chairs, but hard on a bare leg.  I didn’t  buy this vintage set, it was purchased new.  Hummmm

  New, bright cushions were added to match the water of the pool.  Half -price plus 15%  coupon!  Gotta love it!    The color  of the water is always rich looking as when it was refinished a couple of years ago, we had blue quartz added to the finish.

This plant has really flourished in the shade, despite the heat!

It’s a pleasant place to sit in the evenings when it’s cool.  But, that’s been a while!

Until next time, Honey 

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Feathered Nest Friday at  French Country Cottage

 Fridays Unfolded  at  Stuff and Nonsense

SNS at Funky Junk Interiors
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Wedding Quilt

S ince I am about to "tweek" my living room again, I thought it would be a good time to  show you the quilt my Grandmother made for us as a wedding present!

It looks like new as it has been lovingly preserved.

The pattern name escapes me, but I think it is called "Wedding Ring".   

Every block is different.  

 It is backed in yellow, and quilted by hand by my Grandmother and her Sister-in-Law. 

It is a treasured heirloom to me that I wanted to share with you!  

   Until next time, Honey

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