Don't you just love Target.....

This plastic tablecloth was perfect for our patio table

I wanted to talk to you all about this ADORABLE tablecloth I found at Target (Tar-jay) a week or so before Easter... they had this wonderful spring display with this "PATCHWORK" style collection of place mats table cloths all plastic washable colorful little gems of fabulous. Okay ya know how you see something and your heart stops....you walk up to the "thing" that is wowing you....and the next thought is ..."oh I hope it's not too expensive".....well girls when I found this... the first thing I did was walk up to it...stand in front of it........SMILE.....then picked it up to check the money factor.....ya know what......I squealed....quietly of course because I was after all in Target with LOTS of other people.....the price was ...$4.95.......wouldn't you squeal too.....of course you would....so with a joyful heart ....and lots of pictures in my minds eye of the PERFECT PLACE TO PUT IT......we went to the check-out....the little gal at the register said " where did you find this....I NEED IT.........we both laughed as I told her which department it was in ....then she asked me ........."But what aisle"???? The common thread of  joy we all share when we find that PERFECT something....is such a good thing........it just made me giggle to share that moment with a complete stranger. I hope your all having a wonderful time playing in your yards giving your cottages a "SUMMER LIFT".........I hope to share some things that I've had fun doing in the days ahead......be blessed today girls........if any of you find your way to Target.....have a great time.........thanks for stopping by........Karena

Playing in the Garden

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These pictures are of our "Youngstown Kitchen" metal sink I wanted to share these  with you because sometimes the UNEXPECTED things we do in our garden or home are ....The ...things that make our space personal....we got this sink two or three years ago because I just FELL IN LOVE WITH IT......hubby didn't share the vision or enthusiasm I had for this piece........but when we moved he made sure to take special care when it went on the truck .........he put it next to the garage when we got here waiting for spring to create the vision I had for it. I have to say here that the day I found the Priscilla curtains in the attic and hung them in the garage.......which by the way is hubby's MAN CAVE.......I sort of waited to hear absolutely NO ......you can't hang those in my man cave........well he noticed the next day and said......"Oh you hung curtains huh? "..........I held my breath........Nothing more was said till after Easter he calmly explained "No man wants curtains in his space........my reply .........."BUT I LOVE THEM"... ....I want to say THANK YOU HONEY FOR BEING YOU........I APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING OF MY CURTAINS ........so now that I've explained my passion for Priscilla's ..........metal sinks....and my heart felt appreciation for my hubby ........I want to say this sink is so much fun I opened the left drawer and planted some mint ....Snap dragons.........Vinca...........and trailing ivy.....the birds love swooping over the drawer...landing on the sink to survey the yard for worms or seed ......it has provided a really great spot in the yard for conversation's ........questions .....it  inspires creativity........I hope you will  try something "Different" in your own space..........thank you so much for stopping by........God Bless you today..............Karena

Mother's Day is almost here

I am beyond blessed as a mother.....My daughter is my best friend the one person on earth that knows my heart. I can always count on her to make me smile make me laugh or help me heal a heart that has an "OWIE"......she has TAUGHT ME so much while sharing this life . She is brilliant with the written word .......is capable at everything she chooses to try. My baby girl has put herself through school  to become a Respiratory Therapist. I have learned how to set goals to keep trying for things I dream about to NEVER GIVE UP ......I know Mother's Day is a day set aside "SPECIAL"....for all of us to think of doing something for Mom.....but in all honesty my Mother's Day is like every other day during the year. You see my daughter lives EVERY DAY of the year making me FEEL like it's Mother's Day. I know you all cherish the faces of your "little angels" grown or small ... I could never put into words how amazing being a Mom is and continues to be.....it is truly the biggest GIFT the Lord gave women. I pray each of you WONDERFUL MOMS are spoiled......lavished with love......and that your heart's are blessed to overflowing on that special day.......a day set aside to ........CELEBRATE MOM......much love girls......Karena