The Good Life

Life doesn't get any better than this!

New Life and Good Things

Over the long winter months, I was recuperating from knee replacement surgery. I thought I was ready for what was to come, but I don't think anything could have prepared me...it hurt, for a long time. I was able to heal at home, my hubby took great care of me and I am feeling better each day. It's kind of like having a baby....no fun while you're going through it, but well worth it in the end!

Speaking of babies...we are expecting our first grandchild in 6 weeks! Our beautiful daughter, Melanie and her hubby Chris, are soon to be parents. We are so excited! They have decided not to find out what they are having...the anticipation is building! Hubs and I have been helping with the nursery. I've made curtains and a few other accesories...I'll be sure to show you when it's done.

Right now we are preparing for the baby shower...just  two weeks away! It's been a lot of fun planning and I can't wait! I recently purchased a new camera so I will be back with lots of pictures. Thanks for checking in!

Nan

Almost There

It's been a long time since I last posted and I feel that life is finally returning to normal. I am looking forward to the holidays and family time. It's time for some good old fashioned family fun!

I've been working on the Living Room Transformation and I'm almost done. I have one more light fixture and fabric for curtains arriving this week. I will do a detailed post when it's done but I have a few more pictures to show you. What's really fun about this project is that I have purchased almost everything online! I love how it's coming together. Here are a few pics...

Our favorite corner to sit and watch TV

A closeup of some of my favorite things

A family pic and flowers from the garden



Rug, upholstered bench, coffee table and chairs...all online purchases

I'll be back soon for the big reveal...thanks for stopping by!



Just One Look!

I've been away a while but I've been working on a project. I have taken all of the color red out of my living room and replaced it with turquoise! I'm still working on it but here's a tease...more to come!

One Year

The Pantry Project

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love dishes. It used to be bowls and serving pieces but then I spotted those small after dinner drink glasses and fell in love. Now I'm finding that I'm drawn to pretty little dessert plates.

To make room for this love of mine, I needed to expand my pantry. We have a wonderful little pantry off the dining room. It has a screen door and a big window. But alas...there was no more room...so we made a guest room closet into a pantry for my dishes...take a look!

This is the mess my very full pantry was in

I'm rather embarrassed

 

Need I say more?

 

So I pulled everything out and cleaned the floor

 

This is what my dining room looked like just from the items on the floor!

 

We spray painted an inexpensive metal shelf

 

And I filled a large basket with napkins

 

and paper plates and other fun goodies too!

 

I loaded up the shelves...I love white!

 

There was remnants of old wallpaper on the walls so I painted around it

There isn't much of this old house that's been preserved
 

I threw a piece of muslin on the baskets to cover the chaos...

 

And tucked them in

 

Aren't these lovely?

 

I love stacks of dishes...that little dish in front is fun and unusual

 

I love color!

Vintage

 

And all the dishes lived happily ever after in the pretty pantry...not!

 

Leftovers...oh my!

 

So we worked on more shelves

 

While mean roo stalked me...look very hard...you might have to squint to see him

 

Cleaned out this yucky old closet

 

Then we painted...I had some help

 

These little cupboards fit right in

   

with lots of room for goodies

 

Can I possibly fill this up? I don't think that will be a problem

 

I like shiny things...is that so wrong?

 

I love the memories that many of these dishes bring

Jar of fun!!
 

And a place to keep my waffle and panini makers!

 

Happy vintage aprons...I love the poodles

 

The view from outside this hidden treasure!

 

I didn't really know where my love of dishes came from until we cleaned out my Mothers home this past year. I found so many plates, bowls and glasses that were special to her and then I didn't wonder any longer.

 

And for that, I am thankful

 

See you soon!

Happy Birthday!

To our firstborn

Party

and stay young forever!

Happy Birthday Shane!