WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE? AND A COUPLE OF NEW TREASURES

I can hardly believe it has been over a month since I have posted on my blog.  I have popped on a few times and visited a couple of your blogs but have not done much commenting.  I have missed connecting with y’all.  So, what have I been up to?  Well, I have been battling the Shingles.  I’m on my third round of meds and am much better, but this is getting old.  In addition to the discomfort, I have just not felt like doing anything more than the necessities.  Also, my best friend’s mother passed away last week after a long hospital stay – so I have been trying to spend time with her and help out where I can.  Please keep her family in your prayers – those of you who have lost your parents know what a heavyhearted time this is.

Welcome to my new followers and thank you to those of you who have hung in there with me.  I appreciate each one of you!

I placed an order with Misi of Gable House Goodes in early May – just got around to taking pictures.  I ordered two fabric covered boxes for my blue and brown guest room.  They are fabulous!  Misi didn’t just send the boxes – each one was tied with twine and a bunch of Sweet Annie – and she included some wonderfully scented faux flowers.  She always goes above and beyond.  Thank you, Misi, I love everything!  Misi is having a sale so pop over and check out her offerings.



Aren’t these boxes gorgeous!  I had wanted something to put in this blue bottle I picked up a while back – aren’t these flowers just perfect! 



A couple of weeks ago DH took me to my favorite antiquing town for a little get away.  Unfortunately, it was very hot and I wasn’t feeling very well by the time we got there – so we just visited a couple of my favorite shops and came home.  I did find one item on my wish list though.  I was looking for a stoneware jug to make into a lamp for the guest room, and at Maddy’s I found a jug that was already made into a lamp – and at a good price too.  (Lamp is pictured above.)  Now I need to order a lamp shade for it, I’m not loving the one I had on hand. 

A couple of lamp shades and curtains are all I need to finish the room – of course the tweaking will never be done.  I think I want tobacco cloth curtains, but have not made a final decision yet.

I HAVE A QUESTION:

We are planning a vacation in mid July.  We are leaning towards a trip to the mountains – maybe North Carolina or Tennessee.  Does anyone have any tips on great places to visit? 

I hope you are all having a wonderful summer!

Blessings,
Sue