Do you have a piece of furniture that makes you think of someone..or brings back a special memory? This afternoon Hubby finished this kitchen stool for me. The blue colour just wasnt cutting it for m...
Welcome to the longest, smallest bathroom reno ever. We started late this Spring in hopes that it would be completed hmmm lets say early summer sometime. Then BAM!! before you know it....its AUGUST!!...
My hometown is coined the Gateway to the North. Even though we are considered a northern Ontario town, we are at the south end of the north if that makes any sense! We do get cold weather here howeve...
A few weeks ago we took a trip south to Cambridge, Ontario to visit the African Lion Safari. We were here when our two eldest children were 5 and 6. Our youngest was only a few months old at the time...
Things are starting to look up around here finally. You probably dont remember because I havent blogged in so long, however I was having problems downloading pictures. After finding the CD and reinst...
Jo-Anne Coletti is giving away one of her beautiful Feminine Home magazines to one lucky winner! The draw will take place on August 31, 2011. So click HERE if you would like to enter.
Ness from Marley and Lockyer is giving away a $100 gift certificate to use on any of her wonderful items that she makes. You can choose from beautiful pillows to clay tags....I love it all!So dont be...
Melissa at Shabby Love is having a giveaway in honour of reaching 100 followers! So if you would like to enter to win this wonderful prize, CLICK HERE to find out how.Couldnt you see that wonderful v...
Just want to share my giveaway win from Sarah at Cosy Cottage Cute..... ...a subscription to Country Living magazine. I was a subscriber awhile back and enjoyed this magazine very much. Nothing I lov...
Im giddy with excitement to share my next project.... Mr.FV and I picked this baby up for $40 at our favorite junktique shop that is closing soon. Right now there is no room for it in the house becau...
My sitting room has finally seen some improvement over the past couple of weeks. In my previous post I blogged about my new to me chaise that I found through Kijiji. Today Im showing a view from the ...
The Easter bunny has come and gone for another year. I hope he leaves us with only warmer, Spring like days ahead. Last Thursdays 20cm snowfall must have been Mother Natures late April fools joke on ...
First of all, let me start off by apologizing for not posting regularly. However I do have a good excuse honestly! Back in March we took a family vacation to the Dominican Republic. At the airport I ...
Last Sunday Mr.FV and I were notified that well soon be on the lookout for a new junkin hangout. We headed out for our first Spring trek to our local junktique shop only to find out that she is closi...
Last summer my 16 year old daughter announced to me that she wanted to paint her room. After months of finding all the right pieces; it is almost complete. I say almost because we still need to purch...
Today Im participating in Outdoor Wednesday hosted by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer. Visit Susan for a list participants sharing great outdoor photos from all over our beautiful world.Im sharing thi...
Yesterday Miss Haylee asked if she could make cupcakes. She has been patiently waiting to try her new cake decorating kit that she got for Christmas.She did everything on her own, from mixing the bat...
Can you believe this is my third giveaway win this year? Ive never been so lucky in blogland before and I have to say this is a great way to start the new year!Today I found out I was the lucky winne...
I want to wish you all the best for 2011 and may this be your best year ever!!!!!
Every single eveningAs Im lying here in bed,This tiny little prayer keepsRunning through my head:God bless all my familyWherever they may be,Keep them warm and safe from harmFor theyre so close to me...
My pretty, pink and white Christmas tree just doesnt look its best in these photo. I dont know about you but I find it hard to photograph a tree. This year I tried my hand at flocking my tree. I didn...
Today is your last chance to enter a giveaway hosted by Lisa at Suburban Retreat. Here is a peak at just a couple of things you can win....This lovely necklace is up for grabs....Also included is som...
Another giveaway, sheesh you would think it was Christmas or something. The lovely Cynthia at Cynthias Cottage Design is giving away a $100 gift certificate to French Garden House.Com. There are so m...
Do you want a chance to win 2 free issues of this magazine? Then head on over to Creating Vintage Charm to find out the details. The lucky winner will be picked on the 20th of December 2010 by a Rand...
Can you believe its almost that time again? Im looking forward to getting my Christmas decorations out soon. Perhaps this weekend, if I can find the time. This weekend is our Santa Claus parade here ...
First of all I would like to welcome all of you who are stopping by from White Wednesday hosted by Kathleen at Faded Charm.Have you seen the Winter 2010 issue of Romantic Country magazine lately? The...
I would like to share this video with you my friends. I meant to post this last Thursday when we celebrated Remembrance Day here in Canada. This video shows how we in Canada honor every fallen soldie...
Oops...so sorry I totally forgot about my Pink Saturday post....but I was just having too much fun Friday night!I went on an overnight trip with my co worker who is also my good friend. Our trip was ...
Today I am linking up with Jennifer Rizzo for her Hook up your Hutch party.Here are a couple of before pics. Its one of my favorite makeover pieces...and now hubby and I are always on the lookout for...
Today was our first day back to school for the kids and back to work for me. It was a great summer. The kids are still talking about the many things they saw and experienced on our month long vacatio...
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