Instant Sunshine

Flowers....Flowers...Flowers

I have flowers on the brain.

Flowers are like an instant

shot of sunshine for the soul.

Sweet Peas and Tulips are so lovely...

although I have many personal favorites.

I have been perusing several greenhouses

lately looking for new flower plants.

Going to them it's like being on overload...

My mind says...I want this and this and this..

Well you get the picture. 

I have been stock piling plants...

it is still a little early to plant where I live.

But come Mother's Day...

look out...I'll be on a

planting frenzy.

The sun is shining today...

and I'm feeling FAB!

Photosource: Country Living Magazine

Faithful Companion

There is nothing like the comfort

of a sweet and faithful companion...

one of mine happens to be

my dog CeCe.

She is as good as it gets....

I have been under the weather

and she has been following me

around and just"has" to

be with me. She's even

wanted to be with me when I

lay down in bed....snoozing on

the pillow beside me.

For all of you animal lover's

you know what I am talking

about. They just have a way of

knowing that you need to be comforted.

I'm thankful for CeCe....

she brings me immense comfort and joy!

Bling

Every girl likes a little bling....right.

I am no exception.

However....I would have to say

that my preference would be vintage.

Yes that's right....

I LOVE LOVE LOVE

vintage jewelry.

I think it all started when I

would visit my Grandmother
as a little girl...

She would let me play with

all of her jewelry...

and she had ALOT.

So girls how do you bling?

Photo Source: Country Living Magazine

Coffee & A Little Chit Chat

I'm not sure when it started....

but I have lost touch with

friends that I truly care about...

I have been trying to reestablish

the relationships that I have missed.

I want to be a better friend.

I want to enjoy life....laugh...

embrace fun...and be around

people who want the same thing.

I spent this morning with a group
of friends that meet for coffee.
I used to do this frequently....sadly I think

it's been over a year since I did this...

It was one of the best moments I've
had in quite some time.
A little coffee, great friends and
feeling free to be me...
it was awesome!

Outside Living

My husband and I have been

discussing some ideas for creating

some outdoor "rooms" for a section

of our little cottage home's yard.

Different places to gather

with family and friends...

To be surrounded by the people

we love in cozy and

welcoming spots....

Life just doesn't get any

better than that!

Photos: Country Living

Treasures Galore!

Just a few pictures from my friend Tricia's Open House at

her lovely shop Backyard Candle Company.

The shop was filled to the brim with all kinds of

treasures....browse my photos and

see for yourself.

Bloom and Grow

Ahhhh...The sweet smell of SPRING...

There is something so magical about spring.

As everything that lie dormant over the winter

stirs from it's slumber and

awakens with a fresh and

renewed spirit...

to embrace and grow leaving

all of the past behind.

I too feel awakened...

I am ready to bloom and grow..

to sow and to share...

to love.

I am also ready to get outside too.

To work on creating my gardens....

But it struck me that I don't

have to wait...how about

bringing a little spring inside.

I am taking a small day trip with a friend

tomorrow and maybe I can find some

treasures to plant a few little

green goodies in...

I am going to be visiting my friend Tricia

of Backyard Candle Co. tomorrow.

She is having her spring open house this weekend...

if you live close please go and see her...if not

visit her blog and Etsy shop...she's FAB!