Patriotic Ice Cream Freezer * Front Porch Decor

When I think of the 4th of July, many words come to mind....

Freedom

Patriotic

Brave

Independance

And when I think about celebrating our independence, any one of the following might come to mind...

family and friends

red, white, blue

picnics * cookouts

homemade ice cream

fireworks

Paris Flea Market

Our second day in Paris was a Saturday...perfect timing for the Flea Market!  

Now, I don't speak any language except English, however, I learned a few phrases before the trip...enough to get by.  It came in handy, but I was thrilled to find so many people that spoke English. I even came across one man that serenaded us while we shopped.  He was very good-natured and poked a little fun at us southern belles...but in a nice way!  

So, let take a little look at my flea market purchases...

I'm Back!

I'm sure you have been wondering where I've been.  Well....life gets busy, and unfortunately blogging takes a back seat.  Since I posted last, my family has added two new additions....two new grandsons six weeks apart.  I am truly blessed by three precious grandkids!!!  School has been busy with many changes happening in our system...and most recently, I went to Europe as soon as school was out.  I'll be posting about my adventures in Paris, France...Lucerne, Switzerland...and Munich, Germany.  Stay tuned!

Blessings,

I Heart Bunnies

I love bunnies, yes I do.  I love bunnies, how about YOU?

Even though most of my bunnies come hopping out in the spring, I have some of my bunny collection out and about my cottage the whole year through.

Am I Winning?

I LOVE online auctions!  I have "won" so many wonderful things in the past.  However, I have lost some treasures because they have gone higher than I was willing to spend, had a change of heart, missed the final hour of the auction, etc. etc.

I LOVE the "thrill of the hunt" and an auction just makes that intensify!  LOL

My Heart's All Aflutter...

I adore hearts and have collected many over the years.  One type of heart in particular catches my attention and totally intrigues me.  Not that I believe this inanimate object has any healing power of its own, but  I just adore these milagro hearts! They are simply stunning!

My Heart Skips a Beat

I've always loved Valentine's Day since I was a kid.  I adored making a Valentine box each year in elementary school.  I would use foil, red lacy paper doilies, and heart cut outs in pink, red, and white.  I loved making Valentines for my classmates, and looked forward to receiving them, as well.

Giddy for Flea Markets

There are many things that make me giddy....but nothing more than a good flea market!  The Nashville Flea Market is open one weekend a month.  I've been going with my bestie for years, and never come home empty handed! 

There are several things to think about when preparing for your flea market jaunt.

TIARA: The Glassware...Not The Crown

When I was in my mid twenties, a young married mother, I began selling Tiara glassware as a part-time side job...I've always loved glassware, dishes, and such....so this seemed like a perfect side job for me.  I loved the Tiara glassware, and earned many pieces from selling at home parties. 

The *S* Word

Kids aren't the only ones that anticipate a Snow Day!  Teacher's love them too! 
Monday was an Inservice Day for teachers.  It was MLK Day so students had the day off.  At the end of the day, our principal called a short meeting.  At the end of said meeting...he said, "Be sure to turn your pajamas inside out, flush ice cubes down the toilet, and put a spoon under your pillow."  Now, this may seem strange to many of you...but we, as educators, understand this!  It is the SNOW DAY RITUAL!  We usually tell our students to do this when there is snow in the forecast...however, they weren't in school that day.  Now we take this seriously, because in middle Tennessee...we don't see much snow....So that night...this is what I did....

Let The Sun Shine In

I love all types of glass bottles....but none more than pretty colored ones....and in particular....transparent ones in a window with the light streaming through.