Moo Light Up My Life....

Every so often while shopping an estate sale or flea market

 you come across something you

 just can't part with...

and so begins the

tale of two cows

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” 

oh wait a minute....tale of two cows...

not Tale of Two Cities ~ lol!

Well...see....

every time we get home from a picking trip we

dump everything that needs washed at my house

and I leisurely wash everything and sit it out to dry....

Wouldn't you know that those two cows

kept tugging on my heartstrings?

so...just for fun I sat them in my dish cupboard

Well....they seemed so happy

winking and all at me...

how could I resist?  

~

 So now when I put dishes away

THIS

is what I see....

what a way to enjoy cleaning up the kitchen!!

Today we're joining

Patti & Paula for What's it Wednesday

Thursday Humor

We thought these would cause a big chuckle...

Have a laugh with us today!

"Good Boy!"

It's not so "ruff"
Take a charming old planter...

...and plant your cell phone...or glasses in it
don't you just love using old things?
(We knew you did!)

Sunshine Comes In Many Forms....

Spring doesn't seem so far off when you see these vintage linens!

There are just some things that brighten our world...today these are it!

"New" Year Color Inspiration

A New Year!
Time to take a look at the house & think about a new color on the wall, or painting or reupholstering some furniture....sometimes it's some new curtains or pillows that will do the trick. It seems that after taking all of the Christmas decorations down, it is time for something new!

Shall we have some fun by taking a look back at color trends in 1958 from Better Homes & Gardens ?


We love the colors above in the blue and green pallet of Group #9.
It is quite calming - don't you think?



Group #1 looks like it could go in a lot of homes right now. Look at those teals and, especially, those greys!










Group #2 is the Earth Tone selection for readers in 1958 - we love this color board....we even love all of the fabric & carpeting choices!



Now...how about Better Homes & Gardens

HOT Color Predictions for 2010

Take a look at the paint swatches....there's a lot of similarities to the 1958 color boards.....





It just goes to show you that, once again, what is old is new again!

Once Upon A Time.....

......We decorated like....what?

Have some fun on the Better Homes & Garden website looking at some of their decorating advice back in the 40's and 50's! This posh decorating picture from December of 1948 takes the cake....don't you just love, well, just love everything!! (Hate to see those candles lit - yikes!!) Enjoy your trip down "memory lane" !