Patiently Waiting for Fall

Like most of you, Fall time has been on my mind.

As the month of August rolled around, I already started looking 

here and there for the new Fall decor in stores.

When I decorated my front porch for summer back in May, I figured

it would stay the same until at least September. Wrong! LOL

During a trip to the fabric store, I came across this pretty outdoor fabric 

and I just couldn't help myself! 

It had been marked down and, in addition, it was on sale 50% off.

Right away I pictured it on my front porch!

Mind you, I was looking for Fall material, but, when I calculated in my head,

I realized that the cost for this project was only $10.00.

Sounds good to me! 

Well, although the kids are going back to school this month and

we really only have a few weeks left of summer, I told myself I needed another project 

to keep me going until the pumpkins can come out of the closet. :)

I know, I know! It is an illness!!! LOL

Here is what I did with the fabric. It is not much, but I figured it

will be put to good use at least until after Labor Day.

Since this decor will only be on my front porch for a few more weeks,

I did not want to spend any more money on flowers, so I used

the extra material to make my own for the wreath on the door and

added a few flowers I already had,

I just hope I don't run into anymore sales! :)

Now, to get ready for Fall, seriously! 

Thank you all for stopping by.

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Monday mornings are hard!

Starting the work week is tough after a nice weekend.

For some of us more than others!!! :)

 She is just NOT a  "morning person"

Can you tell?

And, Sunday afternoons are not any better! LOL

I hope you guys have a great Monday!

Mine will be spent trying to finish another project that I will share soon.

 May be I should just crawl under that bed with her! Ha!

 

AN UNUSUAL VISITOR

Have you ever had that feeling that somebody is watching you?

Well, here I was this morning, cleaning my back porch before

the thermometer hit 100 degrees and I just couldn't shake that feeling.

It was very early in the morning and everything was so quiet.

When I turned around, I had this guy sitting on my fence just 

watching everything I was doing. LOL

What kind of bird is this?

I have never seen anything quite like him!

He stayed and visited for the longest time, so I just

had to take his picture.

Cute, hah?

Now I am curious where he came from.

You sure never know what you are going to run into in Texas!
I hope you guys have a fabulous weekend!

 

 

A VERY THOUGHTFUL GIFT

A little while back, my daughter Diana received a beautiful gift 

 from her best friend Emily.

Diana and Emily met on their first day of Kindergarten and 

they have been best friends for over 20 years now and, although they 

both live in different parts of the country, they have kept in touch and are still best friends today. 

I think this is just a blessing!

They love to send things to each other a few times a year and I am always 

amazed how thoughtful their gifts are.

I have to tell you, my daughter loves to bake. 

 Although she has a degree in Anthropology and is currently working at 

a private University here in our city, she loves to get in  

the kitchen every time she gets a chance and bake something delicious. 

My daughter the Anthropologist/Baker. HA!

And her friend Emily surprised her not long ago with the cutest 

baking set that I just had to share with you.

You see, Diana is famous for keeping us very well supplied

with very fattening and delicious desserts. LOL

She even sends boxes full of homemade bake goods to our son and his friends

serving in the US Navy.

Those guys sure love a box full of these sweets!

The set that she received has the prettiest ceramic measuring cups.

They are shaped like flowers

And the little ceramic measuring spoons are just so cute!

They are in the shape of a little fish. 

She also received  this cute pie mold and and adorable spatula and apron

Silicone baking molds from world Market

And a recipe box full of anything you can make with chocolate recipes and 

really pretty blank cards.

Well, this package just made her day!

I know these two girls will be friends for life and, no matter

how old they get, they will always be able to count on one another to 

brighten their day.


In the meanwhile, I am going to have to join a gym! LOL

I just have no willpower whatsoever!!! :)

Hope everybody is having a great week!