Well Hello

I have a confession to make.......at this particular point in time, I AM NOT an organized Homemaker. I found this book at the thrift store the other day and it has inspired me.

I have been slacking and "putting things off" far too long. I am determined to get my groove back and not only "get organized"  but "stay organized"

 An organized home is a happy home....

Everything in its place, all neat & tidy

 I love these long(er) summer days, I love to bake in the Summer, Winter, Spring AND Fall. 

 Pies, Cookies & Cakes......my family isn't picky when I start to bake.

Happiness is indeed H O M E M A D E

Look at the time on my red vintage clock........it's telling me I need to finish my housework, after all.......

A Mother's Work is Never Done

Thank you for visiting,

Debbie

My Vanity (in the making)

I decided to re-purpose my little green writing desk into a vanity, a place for me to put on my makeup in the morning so my husband can get into the bathroom. Ok let's be real, I wanted my own little area that I could get ready for work and play like a girly girl.

I set it up using all sorts of pretties from around the house. The container shaped like a baby scale was a garage sale find.I didn't know what I was going to do with it when I bought it but when I was setting up my vanity area, it worked out perfect for my concealers.

I shared this pretty vanity jar in my last post, I filled it with the loose powder I use for setting my foundation.

 My mother gave me this delicate little tissue holder made out of china. A dear friend of hers gave it to her many many years ago. It's perfect for my little vanity.

I store my large brushes in this Lefton lipstick holder. 

More brushes fit nicely in this oil & vinegar caddy.

That's the progress I have made so far. I have big plans in my head for this room but little time is preventing me from getting it all done. I will have more to share as time goes by.

Thank you for stopping by.

Smiles,

Debbie

New Treasures and More Love

My sweetheart took me out of town over the weekend to Temecula (our favorite getaway place) and of course we browsed all the antique shops.

I adore this sweet tray, the flowers are so romantic and shabby chic.

This pretty crystal powder jar will hold my foundation setting powder so perfectly.

We hit the Salvation Army and I picked up this little frame for .50 cents

I cut out a little piece of fabric and placed it in my little blingy frame.

Love it!

Put some Valentine Love on my little green shelf

 This grey silverware caddy was screamin out for me (ok, ok  I was screaming out for it, lets be real)

I couldn't resist these french butter pads. There were only 2 of them and I was delighted to add them to my little collection.

L O V E my guy, L O V E my kids,
L O V E my life.

 

Smiles, Sunshine & L O V E

Debbie

A Day To Celebrate Love

I have always adored Valentines Day. 

As a kid I would anticipate with great delight the trip to the dime store with my mom and she would let us kids pick  out a package of Valentines for our classmates. I would hand write each one of them and place pretty stickers all over the envelopes. I am still like that to this day, I pick out cards for my close friends and mail them off.....yes by the postal service.

 I am an old fashioned soul you might say.

Put out a little L O V E on my side table in the dining room.

Even though my little angel is my April birthday angel, she is just so cute and pink and Valentine-ish.

Would you agree?

 

 I added a little LOVE to the buffet in my entry way

 My gold cherub from Christmas hangs around during Valentines Day too

I adore cherubs all year long

 

Hope you are enjoying the LOVE in the air......

Happy Valentine's Day dear friends.

Debbie