Thinking Of Spring....

  I am thinking of Horton's Spring Market....which will be coming up soon, I hope. I have not checked into the store for some time now.

 These photos are from other trips to the store. I love some of the decorating ideas I get from there.

I adore this little cabinet, with it's open shelving. The checked paper on the back makes it stand out also. Whenever I see this, it makes me want to paint my china cabinet and change it up.  I am not so daring to paint over good wood finishes. Although I have to say, I have seen where many of you out there have painted over finishes , and it's turned out very nice. I would never paint until I could open windows for airing. So I have plenty of time to think it over.
 Wishing all of you a nice day. XO

One Warm Day....

 This is yesterday's sunset. What a glorious day we had on Saturday. It was near 50 here. I thought it was just 38 to 40 but the news said later it was 50. Wow-wee that is spring temperatures.

 You can see the snow had almost melted, in this shot.

 This is what it looks like this morning...gone !! Water is standing in places , because the ground is not fully thawed.

The fields look like this, you saw Friday's shot in my post yesterday.   I know we have truly been about the luckiest place this winter. I am thankful for this mild winter too. I will say we have had some truly cold temperatures and more are being predicted for this coming week. 
  We had  a great day Saturday.  Going to my daughter's today , maybe we can take a walk around her neighborhood. Hope you have a good day. I know it's not going to be nice in the northeast. Keep those people in your thoughts  today, please. XO
  

Blue Skies....

   Oh yes, you know it, this is my favorite shade of blue.  It has been very cold around here but so pretty at times.  After today, it will be 41 more days till spring.  It has been a mild winter here so far. But I am burned out on it.

 This is a great view of fields across the road. Snow can make things look very pretty.  Today the sun is shining and it is to be 38, maybe 40 degrees . Some of this snow is going to melt.  Our friends on  the  east coast are to have more snow....now I know they have to be very tired of it. It's hard to find places to throw the snow if you can shovel it.
   I am going to get out of this house today. Need to see family and friends. Take care everyone. Let's be safe. XO

Happiness At My Door....

 On a super cold day, the mail carrier brought a gift to my door. We all love getting packages.. It's a gift from Lynne  of, Dreams On 34th Street (French Bread & Family).  I have been following Lynne's  wonderful blog for some time. I love leaving comments and getting them in return.

 This is what was in the package....Chocolates !! Not just any chocolates, but heavenly made from the Fran's Chocolates of the Pacific Northwest.

  I will have these as an occasional  treat with coffee ., on a gloomy days when I need a hug. I know we should not confuse chocolates for hugs. LOL  But you can see how wonderfully these are made , so they will absolutely be a treat.  Better hide them from Ted. :):)There was also a nice note .  Thank you Lynne , for thinking of me.
  I wish all of you a great day, as we start this weekend. Be safe. XO

Winter Scenes.......

   It is cold here today...below zero with the wind chill.  I have not been able to go anywhere for pictures other than outside.  I know you do not want to see the grocery shelves. LOL.

 You can see our road has been cleared.  We have had some sunshine. That helps keep the blues at bay.

 Trying to keep the birds feed and watered.  We did get more snow yesterday. I cleaned it up on the walks and porch once but got a bit more snow over night.  Yes, this is getting old. :)
   I am thinking of having a garage sale in the spring , so now would be a great time to get some things ready. You know take things out of the closets and drawers.  :):) What have you been thinking of doing once spring arrives ??
  Take care today, stay warm. XO
  

Wednesday Memories.....

 Just so you can see I did shovel the drive..well the one that leads up to the house.

 This is the old gym , out at the Sister's of Saint Joseph academy.  That's some big sycamore trees . I remember when they had basketball games in this old gym. Fun times when you are a young kid.

This is a picture taken at one of the grandparents ' days . The lady in white is my mother. Yesterday would have been her birthday. I  miss her. The lady with the big hair is me, the blonde is grandma Dee(Jake's dad's mom) Jake is the little boy..he's not so little any more.
  I want to tell this story of Jake and Grandma Maddie(my mom).  Mom always had a pair of shoes on her porch, for wearing in the yard when the grass had dew. She said some times she would come home and those shoes would be moved. This was a puzzle  to mom. One day Angie told me she and Jake had been by mom's and she wasn't home. Then Angie tells me they waited long enough for Jake to jump into grandma shoes and dance a jig before taking off.  So I had the answer for mommy when she said her shoes had been moved again. Every time Angie and Jake took a bike ride, they rode to mom's and if she wasn't home, Jake danced in her shoes.  My mom laughed till she cried when I told of  her Jake doing that.  Funny the things we remember.  If it's possible hug your mom today.  XO

Sunday Thoughts....

This is the evening sky on Friday.  As I looked to the moon the little clouds looked like  geese.

  This is where I can see the courthouse in our town . It is between the group of trees and the three to the right.

 This is the tall sycamore tree in the park. I love that tree.  We have one in the back yard , it's taller than this but not as full looking. I took this shot yesterday while waiting for the CVS to open the pharmacy.

 This is in town getting coffee yesterday. You can see it's early, no cars parked along the square. Same clouds as in the tree picture.

 Now this.....this is for all of us that do not really want to think about football today.  LOL... I know there are major fans out there and then there are also people who could care less. That 's me right now. Football time is like the slowest time in the world.  First thing this morning, talk of the game and it will be around 6 o'clock our time, before it's played. ..:):)
  I already shoveled the drive this morning at 8:00...it will snow more, but I can at least get some of it out of the way. If it should snow way, way too much...then I am going to let it melt at it's own sweet time...you know like football time. Ha. Have fun today all you football fans. Please take care of one another.   XO