Fun-Day: Decor Edition

Monday morning started out with a shopping list and hopes of getting the errands done ahead of the impending snow storm. Not very exciting but it needed to get done.

Bringing my mother and heading to my favorite store was sure to increase the fun factor...or was it? Yes, she made it better. But I was starting to have my doubts on the rest. I'm not sure if they were re-arranging, re-stocking, or what but I just felt like the store was a bit disorganized and not up to par today. Perhaps it was me that was off...I don't know.

Anyway, I was not enjoying myself but mornings aren't good without k-cups, cats are NOT happy without their cat food and certain 12-year-old girls like to have something to pack for lunch. So I was making the best of it.

Trying to add a little cheer, since, you can't tell from the weather, it is almost Easter, I decided to pick up a little treat for myself.

 

A bit expensive, but oh so tasty, and not as bad for me as a bag of chocolates!

Then it was time to get back on task and back to my list. That is until I rounded the end of an aisle and spotted these lovelies:

How much FUN are they? I was falling in decor love. Best part: they were 50% off! Let's just say that there might be a cute little addition to a wall near me soon!

I'll sit back and admire it while eating my jelly beans. Who wants to guess which art I chose while I guess what flavors I'm having?

Wordless Wednesday: A Peek at the "Project"

Coffee Chat

If we were chatting over coffee I'd be sipping from this crazy and cute camera lens mug that showed up in the Saturday afternoon mail delivery...

24-105mm Travel Coffee Mug / Cup / Thermos with Drinking Lid & Quality Stainless Steel Interior



I'd tell you all about the happenings of the last few days.

Saturday evening Ben and I conjured up a spur of the moment date night while Emily was staying over at a friend's house. We decided last minute to go to dinner but just weren't feeling "the usual". After a few minutes of brainstorming we decided upon Thali of India in Corning's Gaffer District. The food was great and it was fun to try something different for a change. (I highly recommend the Tandoori Chicken and a cup of Indian Masala Tea.)

As we were pulling up in front of the restaurant we noticed a vintage/antique shop so we decided to pop in before dinner. If you've ever watched the show American Pickers, that's all I could think of as I browsed. Some of the "vintage" items were things we had in our home when I was growing up. Way to make a girl feel OLD!

After dinner we headed for Barnes and Noble for some browsing in the bargain section. I also found myself flipping through home and decor magazines and doing a little dreaming.

Sunday was a bit of a rest day as a result of the time change. Losing an hour does me in!

Yesterday found me bargain hunting at Kohl's with my mama and today was breakfast with the parents, errands in the pouring rain and an appointment for Em to get her custom ear plugs. Gotta protect those ears and ear tubes come swim season. What better way to do it than in style with some purple and yellow swirl plugs?

And, I'm wrapping up my day heading off to order this...

 

A Jane Austen Devotional (Devotional Classics Series)

and pre-order this beauty written by an old MOPS friends, Faith.

Who Are All These Children and Why Are They Calling Me Mom?: Embracing the Joyful Mess of Motherhood

I'm pretty sure I'll be stalking the postal carrier in the days to come!

Five Minute Friday: HOME

"If only I could quit seeing it as the fixer-upper house that'll never be enough and instead work on my fixer-upper attitude to see it as the home that it is: overflowing with love," were the powerful words I wrote in this post several months ago.

Although I have been working hard at clearing clutter and doing some little projects (including a new living room paint color), I doubt this old house will ever be worthy of a magazine cover or the HGTV channel. Our furnishings are a mis-matched collection of hand-me downs and bargain finds we carted home with a little DIY thrown into the mix. There was no fancy advertisements, outrageous price tags or delivery in three days or less! In fact, most came with a note stating, "some assembly required." But they're ours. They tell a story: our story. The story of how we are making this house our home.

And one thing is certain. At the end of the day when I sink into the worn-down cushions of my secondhand couch, I am home. Surrounded by the people, the pets, the memories and the moments yet to come...I am home.


I just love this sign that I have hanging in our living room. What a great reminder.

Linking up with Lisa Jo for Five Minute Friday

 

The Rules

 

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community.. 

Virtual Coffee

If we were talking over coffee today, I'd be having my Folger's Caramel coffee in my "Joy" mug that came as part of a set my mother-in-law gifted me on my birthday a couple years ago and telling you all about:

My fabulous Saturday that I posted about;

My lazy Sunday at home in my yoga pants;

My dear husband who rarely texts me, but sent me this message just moments after I was contemplating what to conjure up for dinner and not getting far in the idea department

and just one hour later came through the door from work with fresh, hot pizza from one of our favorite Italian restaurants;

The conversation I had when I picked my girl up at school yesterday and told her that "Poppy" (my dad) was in the hospital again and her response was, "but I know he's going to be okay" and how tear drops formed in my eyes when she continued, "I'm getting used to this. I should NOT be getting used to this."  She's right. She shouldn't be. None of us should;

How I had a Monday Funday post all typed up with pictures and as I went to hit publish it vanished last night, so I shut the laptop and went to bed;

How my dad's face lit up when I took my girl for a visit this afternoon...

Perhaps grand-daughters are the best medicine!



*Linking up for Virtual Coffee with http://amyluckynumber13.blogspot.com