Mosquito free at last

We have a big problem with mosquitoes here in the South. Hubby and I love to sit out in the warm weather to eat and read. I finally found an umbrella screen that fits over standard umbrellas. I found this at www.lakeside.com
Above you see the bottom which has a tube insert that you fill with water. This holds it down.
Now we can sit out any time with no pests. However, I will be curious to see how it holds up....especially the zipper you need to use to get in and out. Also it would have been much better if it was in a dark green or black. ....I feel like I am inside of a bridal vale or veil or however you spell it!!

Another Table Top Tuesday?

Table Top Tuesday at Marty's so as usual I am late!!! I am calling this a tabletop! Don't ya just love to cheat (it is NOT a table is it)?? This rooster and canister set is on top of my kitchen window. It makes me smile with its cheerfulness.
He is an old antique. Makes me think of the movie that I think was called Rock a doodle or something like that?????
This is not the view out of that window--but out of my downstairs window--so much flowering going on. In the very back you can see my wild flowers just starting to bloom!! Such a nice time of the year , but nooooooooooot for alergies!! Can't win, can I??

Marty's Table Top Tuesday

It is or will be Marty's table top Tuesday and you can to her site here to view more. The above table top is of my hubby's feet! He said, "You're not putting this on your blog?!" of course I said I would......I keep telling him there are better places to put your feet! This post is good for rednesday here too.
But since he brought me the above flowers, how can I care about feet on tables?
You just have to be cheerful with these flowers.
They are so smashingly bright that they make me smile!
I love old gray shells--love their textures.
I love broken ones too, with their shiny insides!
I also love old worn broken ones.

So these are my rather weird table tops for today. Have a blessed week ya'll.

Another Thankful Thursday and I am LATE ;-)

It was Thankful Thursday yesterday at Rhondi's here and I am late posting this. BUT here goes. Better late than never. Things I am thankful for:

Talking with gramps in the warm courtyard listening to his stories of the past
Sesame rice crackers
postage stamps (all different kinds)
Looking forward to my birthday
My daughter's blog
Quiet evenings
Quietness
Small old towns
Gluten free toast
Finding violets by the ditch
Dogwoods in bloom
Fragrance of wisteria (and their color!)
Early morning walks
Old sweatshirts
Earl Grey Latte
Raspberry, blueberry, strawberry fruit shakes in my blue glasses
Vegan pasta dishes
Japanese calendar
olive soap
My sock monkey PJ's
Rubber bands
Items with dragonflies on them
My exuberant grand kids
Jumping for joy
Sunglasses
Toast topped with hummus, cucumbers and parsley
Pink tops
Oatmeal with cinnamon and strawberries
Junior books
Old enamel tables

Playing around/moving/ pictures I won

It is Table top Tuesday at Marty's so I thought I would link this post to her event since Marty said the hutch section could be used for this) . Go here to see others.



I won these three pictures (above)from Michelle Morelan at her blog here (http://schematiclife.blogspot.com/She is an interior designer and an artist. She sells large paintings on etsy. You can see them on the side of her blog.)They are three little sea scapes. I only live about 20 minutes from the beach so I was excited to win them.

I am not sure if I will frame them since I like a bare look.

I am still playing around with them, but I think I prefer the 3 paintings together with the wreath on the door.....

I have tried one on my bookcase (above) and I wish I could leave it there, but I do think I like the 3 together .

I also decided to move some blue and white plates into my corner shelving. The problem with this corner hutch is that the size between the shelves varies. So you can not place the same sized plates on all of the shelves. Also the back part is narrow and will only fit small plates in the slots. So I sometimes get a top heavy look, sigh, but it is the only way to fit these plates which I love.



These plates make me happy.

And for a first time I moved my piano to a new location! WOW!! REally moving things here!! Ps. I am still playing with the dining room. My hubby says he never has to worry if he doesn't like something because soon it will change!

Another Thankful Thursday

It is another Thankful Thursday--or it will be......

It will be Thankful Thursday at Rhondi's here. Actually she may be on a blogging break!!! Here are some things I have been thankful for the last 2 weeks:

handmade pottery mugs

spiced chai

soft Spanish guitar music

lace curtains

pink with green

old photos

black olives

comfy PJ's

the feel of pottery

feeling better after taking a decongestant

devotional books

study Bibles

the soft patina of worn rugs

cinnamon in my coffee

the smell of women's perfume as they walk by

old mystery books

hanging pots of flowers

ironing done

flip/flop weather

old greeting cards from the 50's

Beth Moore Bible Studies

hand drawn pictures by my granddaughter

having a lazy morning/going slowly

eating out for a birthday celebration

seeing God working in other lives

mending of relationships

God's grace for brokenness

kids joyously riding bikes and skateboards on our street

stirring the pudding while listening to David Nevue

Easter celebrations at church

pipe organ played loudly

snuggling

using hand crocheted blankets

cat meowing in the morning or attention

home made soup and fresh herbs

the wonder of new Spring growth

white shells
BBC movies

cold cucumbers