Hello?

I don't even feel I can call myself a blogger any more.

I am not looking for people to feel sorry for me just not trying to pretend I do this regularly anymore. 

I moved in October and I am settled.

This is a pic from Christmas.

I have loved decorating for all the Holidays.

Started with Halloween and have gone straight through!

I went with a Red and White theme

Thanksgiving here. But you get the theme idea.

Not as easy to see, but I have a USA/UK theme.

Stars and Stripes and Union Jack

Oliver is the bear here, he is originally from the UK. He is a sweet boy. 

This is the start of my kitchen. It is red and white all over.

As I unpacked it got more full. Loads of red in my kitchen stuff.

The bedroom got a work over too.

The Hoosier.

So glad it is back. My Jadite needs a home.

I decided I needed to be able to easily get to all my goodies.

My dishes are mostly in my pie safe and the bottom of the Hoosier.

This looks much better now. I was still sorting at this point.

 Finished Kitchen corner. I LOVE having a window.

 It looks out at a stairway, but I get light and it is the FIRST kitchen window I've ever had!

Good to check in. I hope some of you are still out there!

Hugs, Lisa

Kathleen’s Apartment

I am reposting this as tribute to Miss Nora Ephron

Such great works, I am glad we will always have them

As you know, if you read this blog at all, I am currently again obsessed with

I now think this is the most perfect movie ever. I love from opening credits to closing credits!!

So when my new friend Janean @ Old Sweetwater Cottage did posts on homes from movies I had to do this one!

Look!!

All the way through!

And this!

Ooooohhh…

How comfy!!

(click on the pic to see all her books)

We end our tour with Kathleen in her Kitchen. LOVE the table!! The bins, the window!

Her home is super lovely! I hope to live here one day!

Thanks for going on the tour with me. And thanks to Kathleen for having us over!

Hugs, Lisa 

A funny thing happened on the way to the Dentist

 

Ok short version, went to get my mom’s car to go to the dentist, got there way too early, I confused the bus schedules and I saw this

Well the floor model anyway and the mirror wasn’t on it today.

I wanted a desk like this and didn’t remember the mirror went with it and thought that is the desk I want.

Tag $249

big frown here

I keep looking at it wistfully and then notice the big paper tag on top

Handy man sale

you fix it and take it for

$74.99

WHAT??!!

I can soo do $74.99!

I got keys and went to the dentist.

I was sad it will sell this weekend and I will loose out.

I tried to let it go.

Went to Tuesday Morning and found

Yes Pink Blue Willow dishes.

$4.99 for a three piece place setting.

YAY!!

The fruit/cereal bowls $4.99 set of 2!

YAY! YAY!

Went back to get mom for lunch and fell back in love with MY PERFECT desk.

Tuesday is payday.

Mom says “ask pop”

Pop said “ok” (well after a lot of grunting)

I will pay him back!

I’ll pay him big time he even brought it home for me!!

I have had a smile on my face since 12pm today and it will stay for awhile!!!

I am sitting at my new desk writing this post and I am oh a happy girl.

OH!

They let me use my mom’s discount

$56 for desk.

SCORE!!!

I am not bragging I just wanted to let you know what a great find I got today.

In other news, Cost Plus/World Market is now owned by Bed, Bath and Beyond.

I am hoping they keep the cool stuff and not go the outlet look of BB&B.

That would be sad. I am trying to talk mom into a job at Barnes & Noble. Yea, that’s the ticket.

hehehe

I now have the only piece of furniture I wanted for my new place so only a microwave and a coffee maker to go!

September will never get here!

Hugs, Lisa

Changes are coming

 

I am on the verge of another life change.

I will be getting this and all my goodies out of storage.

WOW!

I have a lot of stuff.

These goodies will find a home in my new home.

The girls are coming too ;)

This fall, if all works out, we will be in our own little spot with our own little kitchen.

I cannot wait.

Stay tuned. I am excited to decorate and celebrate the holidays in my new little spot.

Hugs, Lisa

Dreaming

Just a little dreaming going on here this weekend :)

Hugs, Lisa

Are you ready???

Honeslty what does that really mean? Ready for what the whole thing to be over? I have always been so deflated after Christmas, it is OVER, all the build up actually seems better than the day. And can you really be ready. Presents wrapped, food cooked, or did you throw a few gifts under the tree you found hidden in the closet when you went to get your good robe you are going to wear for the pictures, or if you forget, one of the 12 dishes you were going to make for Christmas dinner will it be that bad?

I don't hate Christmas, but really love the "Season" because it lasts longer. I have a mom that stress over all the "undone" things and then cannot enjoy any of it.

Please all my lovely friends don't stress it will all happen and it will be a memory of all that gathered and not really what was not done. Enjoy the moment and the time it will all be great, honestly letting go is hard especially for us women but how much nicer life is when you do.

So have the Happiest of Christmases and remember why we celebrate and it really puts all the hoopla in to perspective.

Merry Christmas

Hugs, Lisa

Movin’ On…

Before

Both corners of my bedroom, it is really small!! I really could fill the Apartment, well maybe one bedroom would be empty, MAYBE ;)

Room with furniture

Dresser one;)

Dresser two!

Nightstand

Bed complete with sleeping dog ;)

Best part about moving I found these

Now I don’t have to figure out what to put on the top of my posts!!

I am really enjoying the retro look of my furniture!

More to come, I have to get all the stuff off the walls at Mom’s and on the walls here! Also stay tuned for the living room!

Hugs, Lisa

New Furniture

As it is my goal to get rid of items I am also collecting anything free!!

A friend is moving and trying to get rid of a few things so once again Lisa to the rescue ;)

This table is awesome!!

It lives next door to Molly’s house and she is good with it, she likes having the neighborhood remolded on a monthly basis ;)

I ACTUALLY , have already changed the whole area again, hehehe

I just cannot leave anything alone!

I do so love my new table and how all my goodies look on it,

Here it is with my daisies I got for $2.99!!! And a pink vase also picked up from my friend!

I hope you are all having a great sunshiny fall Saturday!

Please visit Ms. Beverly and the rest of the Pinkies!

Welcome to Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Get your Pink On!

Hugs, Lisa

Pink Saturday in the UK

I am keeping with my “I want to move to the  UK” theme this week ;)

Here is where I will live!!

The one in the middle of course ;)

And I will decorate with these lovelies

Ok I confess, I’d move to England for Cath Kidston alone!!

I won’t even go into the clothes!!!!

I will get a huge basket so I can ride in to town to shop at Cath’s ;)

So I will be making my notebook full of great pinks from Cath  to have in my new cottage!

Please visit Beverly @ How Sweet The Sound for more Pink Ladies!

 

Hugs, Lisa

Welcome September

More pics as I get out more of  the Fall/Halloween Decor

I’ve added little bits to my shelves♥

I know they are more busy I really should find some pieces to put away ;)

Little bits and pieces to make it feel cooler :)

This bookcase gets more full everyday♥

I love this little guy :)

I love this one too

Can’t forget this one!

It is such fun to find all my holiday friends again every year♥

Happy almost Fall!

Hugs, Lisa