Hazy Summer Days

I can't believe that it is Wednesday already

and time to go back to work!

I had an extended long week-end 

and we could not have ordered a better one!

Saturday morning we loaded up ~ picked up Mom

and was on the cape by lunchtime

it did not take long to open all the windows

put on some music and we let the week-end begin

the tide was in so one of my first stops was the beach

the sandpipers are back and I love sitting and watching them in flight

they spent some time on the beach as well and 

I zoomed in to get them

we usually escape the humidity being so close to the shore

but it was hot and humid down there as well

so we just had to drink more to keep hydrated!

Saturday afternoon my cousin and I ventured up to the abandoned house

we went through the high grass on high alert

as there was definite sign of wildlife outside as well as in 

porcupines have taken residence inside the house

and what a shame ~ what a mess

Donnie went in through an door that was broken

I was not as brave and got him to check things out to make sure the coast was clear

before I would even venture inside

this is what we found when we stepped inside the kitchen

Don grabbed an old garden tool and was walking around with that

while all I had was my camera...

so I start poking around ~ my goal was old dishes

saw this bowl and picked it up

I headed to the living room but there was not much to see

and I was scared to death truth be told 

not knowing what kind of critter was going to come out

and give me a heart attack

so I head back to the kitchen and I think I see something of interest

just inside a door that is open part way

I grabbed a hold of the door and gave it a pull and

guess what I saw.....

yup ~ just lots of back and white and quills

I still don't know if it was dead or alive

as I was not sticking around to find out

so I was in the house all of maybe 10 minutes

and got my heart kick started

I ran all the way to the truck

and only looked back when I was safe and sound

so my god daughter is the proud owner of a vintage bowl

as she is decking out her kitchen in vintage turquoise goods

and next time I decide to do something so foolish

I am going armed with a better weapon

than my camera.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The winner of my giveaway is

Tara from Cinnamon Post

randomly chosen by my handsome husband

I will be in contact with you soon so I can give you all the details.

Hope everyone had a wonderful week-end

that you are still enjoying the Olympics

and the weather.

Feeling Blessed

Instead of my regular Friday post

I wanted to share all my recent good fortune with you

I feel blessed as I am writing this

as I have won not one, or two

but three different things over the past month or so

first up is a subscription to

Folk magazine!

I cannot tell you how excited I was to win this over at Donna's blog

Funky Junk Interiors

I had just placed a subscription for it a week or so 

before the win ~ so now I will have 2 years of Folk!

Next up was a Facebook contest 

through the Alphabet Photography page

if you have not seen any of their work

you are truly missing out!

I bought a couple of these last year for wedding gifts

but never ~ let's say "invested" in a piece of my own

I was able to pick out whatever I wanted

so I chose our last name and cannot wait to hang it

in the living room!

Last but certainly not least was a giveaway over at

Mikal's Landing

she was giving away a sweet sweet clutch

by Laura Clausan

find her shop here

it came wrapped in the cutest ~ sweetest packaging

if you can believe it ~ I only opened it the next morning

as I wanted a picture before I opened it

the little tag was adorable

I absolutely love it!

big thanks go out to both Mikal & Laura!!

So you can see why I am feeling blessed today

and thankful for such wonderful people in my life

another thing I am thankful for today

is vacation

yes ~ 2 glorious weeks off

I am a happy girl!

We are headed to the cottage for some work

yes ~ we are finally getting the sill replaced

I will be documenting everything

and cooking for the crew

along with keeping the beer cold!

Have a fabulous holiday week-end everyone

and I will catch up with you all next week.

Holding Onto Summer & a Winner!

As you know
because I have said it over and over again
I am on vacation this week and next

and let me tell you
I am holding onto summer
for as long as I can!

so to celebrate Pink & Green Thursday
I still in summertime mode

the temperatures here have been high
in the 30's all week
and that is Celsius people

and
that is not counting the humidity

we spent Tuesday in the pool
over at Trevor's cousins place

pure heaven

and then we went back over yesterday
pool noodles are my friend!

so enough of my rambling

the winner of the giveaway through the random generator is:

Mikal

of Mikal's Landing!

email me and I will make sure you receive the

gift certificate upon my return!

mwah to all of you

that have left me such wonderful comments

you really know how to make a girl feel special

so here's a cupcake for you

keeping in the spirit of Pink & Green of course!

I am wishing for sunny skies

bbq's and lots of reading

looks like it may be a washout on Saturday

as Hurricane Earl is barreling up the Atlantic coastline

but we will be fine

as long as we are all together.

I hope everyone has a fabulous Labour Day Week-end!

Looking Back

Well lovelies
the time has come

and my bloggy anniversary is here.
well actually...it was yesterday
but what's a day between friends??

I want to say
Thank You
for the tremendous support you have given me
over this past year

I did not meet my goal of 100 followers...

but I have decided to draw for the necklace too.

So

instead of one winner
there will be two!


the winner of the $25.00 gift certificate
for Mimi Charmante
and little bag of goodies is

Maggie from
The White Farmhouse

and

the winner of the necklace from
The Rusted Chain is

Delena from
Serenity Now

Congrats ladies
email me your info and I will get your goodies
to you ASAP.

I have looked back over the year of posts
and see how I have grown

some of my favorites include
the following:

Sunday Kind of Love
Reflections
Frosty Mornings
Christmas Bling
Spot of Tea
Heart ~ Love
Tiptoeing Towards Spring
&
Gather Round

Again I want to yell out a huge
Thank You
to all of you...

you know ~ I couldn't have done it without you!!

HaPpY tHuRsDaY!!



XO

Lucky Girl!

I am such a lucky girl
blessed with the best friends
e*v*e*r

I have a few things to cover on this post
so I ask you to bear (bare) with me....

#1

when I first found out about
Maggie's inspiration party
I knew exactly who would be
my first entry

imagine my surprise
when I went over to her place
and found that she chose me!!

I sat at my laptop
with tears running down my face
I am going to print this one out
and put it in my pocket
so when I need a lift
she will be there for me!!


#2

I was going to say last month
but it was in March
I won a giveaway
over at Chez Zizi


I won a $25.00 gift certificate
plus a print from the wonderful
Mimi Charmante

and you all know how much I love Mimi!!

I am patiently waiting for her to
reopen her shop
so I can get spending!!


#3

Also in March
on a cold wintery snowy icy day
I arrived home
still white knuckled
and found a little gift in my mailbox
just because....

xo


#4

Lastly but not least
I received 2 awards this week

Simone bestowed me with

and

Lisa over at
Recaptured Charm
gave me

I am working on separate posts for both of these awards
so look for those ~ coming soon...

See...

I am a lucky lucky girl!!

And just because I think she is so pretty
I want to introduce you to my new little beauty

not sure where I am going to put her yet

but she called out my name

and said...

"I'm on saleeeeee"

pretty in pink enamel

*love*

Have a wonderful Monday!!

We Have A Winner!

The feedback and comments
from everyone about
my 100 posts and the giveaway
blew me away.

Such a great group of women
really...

We all share something
connecting through words and pictures.

Thank you to everyone that left a comment.

Without further ado
we will get down to business...


We went through a very high tech process
here tonight to choose from the names
and pick a winner for the giveaway.

see...
VERY high tech!

hubby pulled the name and...

Congratulations to
Cindy at
Cottage Instincts!!

Email me at lthurrott@yahoo.ca
to claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

xo