~♥ Treasure Hunting ♥~

There is nothing I enjoy more than looking for "new" treasures for my home. I have been looking to find a desk for in my bedroom...I have a wonderful view from this window. Last week, my Dear Friend, Sue, her Sweet Daughter, Julia, and I went to a place called "Thrift King"...it's in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. Click Here to See Their Website What did I see there, but this beauty... now granted they say,  "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."  She has a few nicks and bruises, but don't we all?

I paid $24.42 for the desk and $24.42 for the chair (it came with an ottoman, too,  but I have it in my bathroom).  ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I'm always on the lookout for something unique...and this is what I found...

The clock is made by J. Kaiser G.M.B.H Villingen, Germany It's pre-1930's I wasn't sure if it would work, but I wound it up and it keeps great time. The little bird moves back and forth... I paid $2.12 for it. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Another item I have been looking for is a tea set.  I found this beauty as well:

She was a bit tarnished but as you can see, she shined up real pretty! The name on it is Wm. Rogers 800. I paid $14.41 for the Tea Pot, Sugar Bowl and Creamer.   The tray was a previous purchase that I've had for quite a few years.
Thanks for stopping by! ♥ Kim

~♥ Laundry Day ♥~

Good morning blogger friends...hope you all are doing well.  Sorry I've been MIA...life happens, as you all well know, and blogging takes a backseat.

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I'm enjoying a day off  today and I'm happily catching up on laundry...there's nothing better than freshly laundered bed linens (perhaps freshly baked cookies).  How thankful I am that I can do laundry with an automatic washer and dryer.  If I ever find myself complaining about doing laundry I just have to look at this picture that I have hanging in my laundry room and then it stops...and I am grateful for my faithful washer and dryer that are 22 years old.



That's my great-grandma on the far right...Ophelia was her name.  I think it's a beautiful name.

Here are a few pictures of my laundry room.



Thanks for stopping by...I do appreciate your visits!

♥ Kim

how are you dear blogging friends?

thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind comments and words of encouragement about my blogging...i appreciate it more than i could ever express!

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i know a lot of you have been dealing with snow...my Dear Daughter had several snow days so we spent some time together...we made some mints and baked some cookies...i love my mother/daughter time and treasure it...you see, my daughter is a senior in high school and this is the last year we will have snow days that we can share together...precious memories are what i hold dear to my heart...

this cake stand and cover were thrift store finds...the bottom i found years and years ago...the top was found back in december...they are a perfect match!

i also found the two clear glass juicers at the thrift store in december...the green one belonged to my Dear Gram...i am going to look for more when i'm out and about...looks like i have a new collection started...

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before you go...here are a few pictures of what it looks like in my neck of the woods!

thank you so much for stopping by!

♥ Kim

Hello sweet friends...so glad that you enjoyed the video I posted by Miranda Lambert...that song really spoke to my heart so I just had to share it!

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I wanted to share my latest bargain with you...I found this wreath at Michael's for $29.99...it is pretty big and was priced at $99.99 before I got it on clearance.  I've been looking for a wreath just like this..it has the colors I love...gotta have me some RED!

The bow matches my curtains...this made me so happy!

I also wanted to share this sweet gift that was given to me by my lovely friend, Bridget...what a sweet gal she is...we have so much in common...she really is a "Kindred Spirit."

Thank you, honey bun!  I have it on my hutch in the kitchen where I can see it...it really brings a smile to my face.

Thanks for stopping by!

♥ Kim

Graphic by: http://www.susanbranch.com/

~♥ Signs of Spring ♥~

Even though there is still snow on the ground at my home, blogging friends, Spring has sprung a few places around the house!  Here is my hutch in the kitchen.

I love these little pitchers...they were a thrift store find.

They're actually measuring cups.

A pewter pitcher filled with spring flowers.

The window above my sink...sorry you can't see it that well...there was glare from the sun (can you see all of the snow in the background?).

More flowers...

A sweet little bird nest always makes me smile!

Thank you for stopping by to visit, sweet blogging friends...I always enjoy your company!

Have a wonderful weekend.

♥ Kim

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Hello dear blogging friends...So sorry I am a little behind in my Valentine's Day post...I hope you all had a wonderful day filled with Love and Laughter! 

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My chalkboard decorated for Valentine's Day...I know I've said it in previous posts, but I absolutely L♥VE my ChalkInk Markers.

I baked two giant cookies for my family to enjoy!

"Your family and your love must be cultivated like a garden. Time, effort, and imagination must be summoned constantly to keep any relationship flourishing and growing."  Jim Rohn

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Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit

♥ Kim

p.s.  Take a minute to check out the Chalkink Markers website.  They have a great selection of markers and cute chalkboards.  Click Here to visit their website.

~♥ Things That Make Me Smile ♥~

Hello blogging friends...I thought I'd take the time to share some of the things that make me smile.  I L♥VE cookbooks...always have and always will.  I've posted several pictures of my newest cookbooks...the illustrations are darling and the recipes seem easy enough to do! 

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The first three cookbooks are written by Roxie Kelley and Friends; Illustrations by Shelly Reeves Smith.  I just can't stop looking at these books...their style is similar to Susan Branch books (which I adore, too).  I purchased my books at Amazon.com.

Aren't these illustrations darling?

I was lucky enough to find this Susan Branch cookbook at TJ Maxx.  It was the only one...it was hidden behind a bunch of other books...waiting just for little ol' me.

Aren't these napkins as cute as a button?  I'm in love with the color red and just knew that I had to bring them home as well.

And finally, this Hallmark ornament from 2009 really makes me smile...I just love the detail...wish I had a better camera to show you...there's even writing on the back of the recipe card!

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Question and Answer Time:

Susan wanted to know where my dear Husband keeps things from his pockets...well, Susan, I have a small holder by his side of the bed.  We also designated one drawer in his dresser for things that he can't fit on the night stand so at least it's out of sight.

Lisa wanted to know about my bedding...let's see if I can remember:  The yellow coverlet came from TJ Maxx. The red toile pillow and comforter at the end of the bed was something I got at Kmart a LONG time ago. It's actually a twin set. It was Martha Stewart and was dirt cheap on clearance. Now the yellow quilt and shams I ordered on line, but for the life of me I cannot remember where. I actually had seen an insert in the Sunday paper several years ago and that's how I found out about the place...wish I could remember the name of it. The small green pillow was from Dollar General several years ago as well...I just added the doilie.  The red bedskirt is from Kmart's Country Living Collection...the white bedskirt was given to me by a friend.

Well, dear blogging friends...it's time for me to go for now...thank you for stopping by for a visit...I really appreciate it. 

 ♥ Kim

~♥I've Had You In Suspense Long Enough♥~

Here's what Santa brought me...a new farmhouse cupboard and...

a new farmhouse table.

This is our 20th anniversary gift, too.  My dear Hubby and I will be celebrating our anniversary on the 13th of January.  When we were first married we bought a table and chairs so we thought it would would be nice to do this for our Christmas/20th Anniversary gift.  We gave our old table and hutch to a young couple who recently got engaged...they just bought a house, too, and needed everything.  They were so grateful and we were happy to help them out.

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I thought I'd show you a few other things in the kitchen, too.

Here's my chalkboard that I love to decorate!  The Chalkink Markers are so fun to use! 

I love sprinkles and things to decorate cookies and cupcakes...here's my supply in the drawers of my new cupboard.

I moved this dresser (removed the mirror) to the kitchen to provide more storage (one can never have enough storage!).  The rocking chair belongs to my dear daughter.  It was given to her by her grandparents when she was a year old...she's now 16 1/2.

The top of the dresser: The scale was a garage sale find ($15), the canisters look old, but they are actually new, the castiron cook stove was given to me by my dear Gram.

Thank for visiting me today...I really do appreciate all of your sweet comments and visits!

♥ Kim

~*There's No Place I'd Rather Be*~

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Don't you just l♥ve this old chalkboard?

♥ Kim