Lights in my house

IMy lights have travelled with me from Florida to the first house in North Carolina and now in our new house. Hopefully that was the last move!

 I found this crystal beauty at one of my favorites, Halley's Antique Mall in Maitland Florida. Kay has retired, but back in the day this was my favorite go to place. This chandelier is from Spain. 

 This sweet light is from my ne
w favorite, The Pink House. Sherry retired it and it has travelled from house 1 in Asheville.
 This fancy lamp shade came from Round Top via my College Park friend.  I love the silk and lace.  I added the bling.


 My desk lamp is a retro light painted turquoise. I love it
 My best friend found this wedding cake chancy for me. It also has traveled from Florida 
  The entry way houses this Hospice resale light. I got this for $15 and painted it Old White. 
 This bottle was transformed with a painted bee and crown by my friend Sherry
 So as I share my wonderful lights I leave you with a view of my desk

Have a good Monday...Di

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Now that we have moved in I am back to creating. I found a lazy Susan at our local Hospice resale store. It was only $8 and perfect for our farm table.

I painted it Paris Grey and Emperor Red

my thought was to sand it and the red would show thru but I really love the Paris Grey

I then took my stencil and used Old White to capture my design

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the colors blend beautifully with my blues and whites

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Garden days

Gardening in a new area is so fulfilling.  My daughter brought my moms stoneware Ice Tea crock to North Carolina with her. Since it was broken I repurposed it into a planter.  I placed a strawberry plant in it and placed it on top of a vintage  garden cage. Every time I look at it I am reminded of the wonderful times drinking teawith my parents. 

  I picture great times on my new porch sipping drinks, watching the grandkids and garden grow!

 This is my concrete planter my hubby carried from Florida to here. I am starting my 5th season of hens and chicks in this. They remind me of my nana.  Don't you find the best memories in the garden?

 Now, we are starting the front of the house with peonies 

 Hubby started mulching today. The best plan is to get a truck load delivered. It saves on hauling, gas and time. Now we have a mountain. 

 One wheel barrel at a time!

I love architectural pieces. I have a cooper tub I want to turn into a fountain. 

 I am working on the herb garden next. stay tuned. More work tomorrow. Di

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Memorial Day

My hero has always been my dad. He fought in the Korean War, World War 2 and was a Sargeant in Fort Bragg training for Vietnam.

I am so thankful for our veterans and soldiers currently honoring our country 

He always taught me a hard work ethic and family first philosophy.

My girls and grandsons remind me of him everyday. My grand boys helped me celebrate Memorial Day this weekend. 

The sunflowers bring me such joy. The stars and flags came from Vickie at the Pink House. Next we have a cake to decorate,

My daughter made a quinoa cake with chocolate and dates

We used strawberries, blueberries and coconut.

Our flag is a little wonky but made with love

I hope your weekend and Memorial Day was great. Di