"Makes Me Smile" Monday

Yes, I have died and gone to transferware heaven !!!

Thanks to a jaunt to Buffalo on Saturday, an unexpected antiquing find, and the generosity of parents (thanks mom & dad !), these lovelies got to come home with me:

I've been slowly collecting this shade of transferware for a few years now, picking up pieces here and there as I can . . . but it's become difficult to find, at least in our area. Imagine my surprise at seeing

this entire beautiful set !!!

I had so much fun unpacking each piece and playing with it all . . . looks SO GOOD on our table !!! I'll have to plan a dinner party of some sort just so I can use all of these lovelies !!

I think they look pretty happy in their new home, too. My baker's rack certainly looks less naked now !! I just need a sign for the top shelf that says "TRANSFERWARE" . . . .

maybe a project for another weekend !

Happy Monday !!!

"Makes Me Smile" Monday

I finally own artwork . . . .

and it's making me smile today !!

This lovely print was done by a well-known local artist who also happens to be a patient of ours at the dental office. One of his paintings hangs right next to my desk. He came in recently with some samples of his work, and I just had to snap up this one ! It's a church in Stockbridge, MA . . . the artist said he had to hurry up and paint the scene during Sunday morning service, before people and cars and all cluttered up the view, and he had to move out of the way !!!! So lovely . . . especially on one of our bedroom walls !!

Happy Artsy Monday !

A New Tenant

Looks like we've had a new addition

move into our barn:

Maybe some little ones will soon make an appearance ????!?!!

Happy Nesting !

"Makes Me Smile" Monday

About a year ago, I purchased a few back issues of Country Living from one of my antique haunts . . . . and this postcard was tucked inside one of them:


I really need to live this out more . . . I'm so guilty of counting down until my next day off, our next vacation or trip, or whatever else beyond the daily grind that's coming up. So many days go by that I could have made count instead of just trying to get past them !! A valuable lesson indeed !

Happy Monday!

Here's to making it count !

"Makes Me Smile" Monday

I was trying all day to think of what to

put on today's post.

I could put up more pictures of my growing sprouts . . . . or more pictures of the cats (always an abundance of those !) . . . . or shots of the beautiful tulips growing in our yard . . . . . ?!?!?!!!!

But then I remembered what today is:

Cinco de Mayo !!!

So, in honor, I thought I'd post a picture of

my favorite Mexican:

Isn't he adorable ?!?!?!!

And he makes me smile everyday !!!!

Happy Monday !!!