Fluffing the House Today

Today I thought I'd be domestic and fluff up the house. While doing it I took the opportunity to photograph snippets of the place. If you're bored then come back another day because things don't change much around the "living beautifully" household. I've committed to economizing and not buying a bunch of stuff we don't need: plates, knick-knacks, glasses, pretty boxes, etc. In fact, I've been eagerly trying to get rid of some china, some glasses and other stuff.

I also have a plethora of napkin rings I have to get rid of. I think I'll put them on ebay and see how it goes. These are the only ones I'm keeping though because I won't need more than these if I have a dinner and I'm not sentimental over most things.

A very, very few books on my bookshelves. Whether you're a listener of Dr. Laura or not, that woman is spot on with her advice. My hubby bought me this book of hers and told me to read it. I learned more about men than I ever have. Hubby requested a talk after I finished reading it. You're never too old or never married too long to learn! An astounding book. Men really are simple creatures. It's us women who tend to be complicated!

I have a lot of Alexandra Stoddard's books. You can see where I got the title for my blog. She was my inspiration.

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Parlate Italiano ed Alcuni Pensieri Casuali

Happy Valentine's Day to every one of you!
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I've been recuperating from a sinus infection for the past several days and haven't posted much lately so tonight I thought I'd get off my backside and post. Please, no pity; I'm just fine. And we need a lift this time of year with some eye candy roses from last year's roses in our garden plus this little cutie of ours from last week when we were visiting her. You KNOW she's the apple of my eye when I let her chew/teethe on my camera lens cover!

I've been sitting around lately not doing much of anything and that's just fine with Love Bunny. (He's very accommodating and sensitive to me when I'm suffering with this.) Anyway, I've been reading almost non-stop. I found the writer Daniel Silva and bought every single book he's written. I just love his spy/espionage books. And that brings me to something I've been thinking about for some time.

I want to learn another language. I took Spanish and French in high school and college, but if you don't speak it regularly you forget it. But this time after reading the Silva books I've decided to learn Italian. I bought the Rosetta Stone Italian package and am very excited to get it in the mail. (I know I should spend time on genealogy but I just want something fun to do right now and will put genealogy on the back burner for a short period of time.) This is something I'll do for fun.

I cannot take any credit whatsoever for these gorgeous roses. I do NOT have a green thumb. Hubs does all the work; I just pick them and photograph them. Aren't they gorgeous to be viewing them this time of year? I can't wait till this year's crop blossoms in a few months.





Oh, this is the peony bush in our back yard. I hope to get more but these take so long to start blossoming!

I made this and when I opened it up it was goofed up so I took it apart and it is sitting on my sewing table in pieces at the moment. I may even get busy and try putting it back together properly. Sigh...


Oh, btw, that title means "Do you speak Italian and Random Thoughts." See I'm already learning something from a man in our ward who served a mission in Italy! ;-)
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Pink Saturday 2/11/2011

Happy pink saturday! Go visit with Beverly by clicking on the logo below to view other participant's pinks.
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Is this kitchen not to die for?! I think it's the most darling, quaint kitchen I've ever seen. Just shabby chic head to toe. You'll notice a different curtain on every window. In fact, her windows are painted different colors. My type of chick! Swoon....

I've done this to my china cabinet—hang art on the side.

A darling cherub clock.

I'll be doing this in my home very, very shortly with some of my fabric stash barkcloth.

This is another of Tina's umbrellas she makes.

And another one.

And she cut a vintage lampshade in half and made this little lighting.

Just adorable.

A sparkly little jewel.

And saving the best for last, her blog. Go visit with Tina here. I'm sure you'll find her delightful.
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Quaint Touches to A Home

Isn't this rose plate and teacup just gorgeous?

This blogger's mum knit this afghan for her...

...and bought this beautiful comforter for her also. Divine!

And Tina made this lovely necklace.

She got these at a discount store. I just simply love what she does with her quaint little home.

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A Beautiful Living Room/Dining Room

I told you there would be more, and this isn't even the last of it. She manages to do so much with so little it is truly amazing to me. She even dazzles with fabric wall art.

And look at the lovely valentine roses wreath this chick made. Just gorgeous.

This isn't her house but a friend's. Wouldn't you love to have a living and dining area like this one? Oooooh, how gorgeous and divine, just like a romantic cottage.

Another cuff I made and practicing close ups with my Canon. ;-)

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Pink Saturday 2/5/2011 and Eye Candy

Welcome to Pink Saturday. Please go visit with Beverly to view the other participants by clicking on her logo below.
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I have more pretty eye candy for you.

The lovely lady also did this adorable mantle for her home. And if you have no idea what I'm talking about go visit my 2 previous posts. You'll love what you see! Promise.

This is her home.


Just more cuffs I made.

I found this little hook several years ago and just couldn't pass it up. It hold several aprons in my kitchen.

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More Heart Fluttering

Isn't this tureen gorgeous? I tell you when I saw it I just swooned. Pink with roses on it! I've never seen one like it in my life.

Just some cuffs I've made. I store them in plain sight on a sofa table in my living room. I don't hide much, trust me!

I love this talented lady's flair. I'll give you her name when I'm through posting all of the photos.

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