Souvenir

 Do you remember when you were a kid and any gift shop on a trip was a magical place.... you were allowed to pick out one souvenir that was all yours.   You would take it home and place it in your room and it was a prized possession.   I still have a love of a great souvenir....and probably why I love to root around any vintage sale.... searching for that why one thing that brings a smile to my face...

And there are some things I won't part with in my little shop.....like the two ironstone platters I found this weekend... for 2.25....  But for the rest I add them and wrap them with care.... take a look at some new souvenirs we added.................

Life is sweet

 My Mom had her annual 4th of July party Friday.... and the best part was taking it all in and realizing ......                 
                                                      
 how sweet life really is....

Sweet that the only child in attendance, my son sat with the grown men and talked dirt bikes and sports.............. 

Sweet how my neighbor said he missed my Dad..........or how my dogs Cooper and Lulu roamed the party... for treats and received one too many.......... or how my Mom shines as a hostess....

So sweet to see old friends and make new..........

How sweet life is......

4th of July

I love the 4th of July... and it is even better when I am celebrating at our cottage... There is a wonderful parade full of pomp and circumstance... and our annual 4th of July party.  I missed it last year and so glad I am here this year helping with the decorations... I have been cutting, gluing and creating...

I had to use the turquoise beach cruiser as a prop.... because it's too cute to pass up....

And you can't forget to trim with pinwheels.... handmade of course..

Happy 4th