Snug as a bug with my new Rug....

There is a new addition to the family room.... a friend of mine had this rug that just didn't seem to fit anywhere at her house or at her daughters house.... lucky for me...you see I have been looking lately at all my catalogs thinking that I really need a new rug... I fell in love with the shaggy creamy wool ones... enter the misfit... I instantly fell in love with him... yes, I think it's a him when he lay down at the foot of my sofa... you know a girl has got to help her friends out so... I've adopted him and he has stolen my heart. There is a but... to this story though....

but... now do you think I need new pillows and pictures? H. H. is wringing his hands already because he knows where this is headed... not my fault... just trying to be a good friend!

mimi

Playing in the garden....

It is a gorgeous sunny, warm, feels like Spring kind of day....I'm heading out to play in the garden....

clean up the beds...cut a few things back and check on the progress of all things about to bud.... yes, its a beautiful day to spend in the garden. Hoping ya'll find a little Spring to celebrate today!

mimi

Simply,Shabby changes in the Master....

I had a bunch of gift cards for Target and they were burning a hole in my pocket.....free money right?.... well that's what I call it. I've had my eye on this bedding from Rachel Ashwell... it is so soft and soothing... a little blue and griege....kind of washed out and comfy looking...yes, had my eye on it for awhile but I also love my pottery barn Simone duvet cover....well @ $119.00 for the comforter and shams I figure I can have a little time with both! When ever the mood strikes I can change back.... you see I suffer from split personality decorating disorder SPDD,there is no known cure....sorry H.H.

Have a great weekend!

mimi

finding sunshine @ the Market...

Its a cold, gloomy,rainy... did I mention cold and gloomy day today.... but its Friday which means errand running day for me. I had to get some groceries.... so out in the cold I had to go. You'll never guess what I found at the market.... sunshine,cheer and happiness... I filled my cart... brought it all home and... I feel better already! Funny isn't it.... how the little things can change your day.
                        
mimi

New TJ find....and.... some fluffing

My Mom and I were shopping in TJ Maxx and I stumbled upon this table, my Mom actually bought it and took it home to try it on.... it didn't fit... but I loved it and thought it needed to be tried on at my house. It has 2 removable trays.... I hadn't even realized this until after it had been purchased...I kind of like that idea... don't know if I'll ever use them that way but a nice option don't you think? I love,love,love the script on them and H.H. has decided it is the perfect table for his wine glass in the evening. If you look closely at it you can see that it looks like wine has already been spilled on it...honestly... it came that way. I love it and it was a real bargain at $39.99, it easy to move around and I'm sure that will happen  often .... I know I'm not alone with this disease!

my pretty new table inspired some fluffing....isn't that always the case... one thing leads to another! I put some green apples in a pottery bowl at the front entrance, made a new little vignette on the book shelf and put a pretty book with some yellow on the cover by my Pier 1 pears... I'm really feeling the yellow right now.... reminds me of the sun and Spring....

*As I side note to the new table and the fluffing.... now this is a big side note....

what comes in pairs besides shoes,socks,pants and mittens???

Babies do.... daughter #1 and daughter #2 are both expecting BABIES!! They are due 5 days apart in August.... so once I get daughter #3 married off in May, they'll be more projects on the horizon.... Nurseries to decorate! I am thrilled to pieces, being a mimi is the best job in the world!

mimi 

Weekend Wonders....

Hoping you find some wonders in your weekend... I already have...

my amaryllis has reached her peak and she is wonderful.... I noticed the pot out on the deck has had some new green growth... I wonder.... does this mean Spring is not so far away? Hoping so, have a wonderful weekend!

mimi

Laundry days.....

I'm a laundry gal... I like clean laundry... I find it rather therapeutic.... you take something dirty and smelly and clean it up, fix it, fold and put neatly in its place... see.... therapeutic!

I'm sure you've already guessed that Whites are my favorite color to wash.... those actually give me the most satisfaction too....I use either Mrs. Meyers Basil or Lavender or Method peony blossom detergent, I really don't have a favorite between those three... I love them all equally. I use a lavender fabric softener and throw in one of those little pillows to boost the detergent and get out all the stains and make them really white.

I keep all my supplies in a galvanized tub on the washer, catches any drips or spills and easy to rinse out, I have clothes pins thrown in there too for hanging the delicates if you know what I'm saying...

Well.... enough about my fun for the day... whatcha doin?

mimi

p.s...I won my first giveaway! Tara over at Between you and Me picked little ole me as the winner of her CSN giveaway! I'm tickled pink.... guess you know what I'll be doing between loads of laundry!