NATE BERKUS

I don't know about everyone else, but I am thrilled to see that Nate Berkus has his own show. I have only watched one part of an episode, but so far, Im loving what the show offers...so many fantastic ideas!!! Nate is not only a fabulous designer but is a very compassionate giving person, I can't say enough good about him.

Im really hoping with summer coming to an end,( hopefully the craziness will) I will do more blogging. I may have a couple of furniture makeovers to share, but other than decluttering I haven't had much time for anything else. So many things going on in both my husbands family and mine, I guess that is just all part of life.

If anyone is a fan of Nate's and has seen his show, I would love to know what you think.

Wishing everyone well, and happy blogging

hugs

Jnet

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOO FELLOW BLOGGERS!

WOW!!! It has been so long since I have sat down and taken the time to add a new post, my poor blog has been so neglected. However, I have been stopping in off and on and checking up on my favourite blogs which always adds a smile to my face. As you know life just gets so crazy at times, we all have those times when even the things we love to do become hard to tackle. I have not been doing too much in the way of home decor but im pushing to get myself motivated again. You see, we purchased this home almost three years ago and I have been having a hard time making it feel like home, but im trying, as I need to give it an honest effort as it could just be this phase in our lives. I found this cabinet on Kijiji with the intentions of painting it, that hasn't happened yet but I did still go ahead and accessorize it and if you look in the mirror you will see, I finally got curtains on the patio doors....NO MORE BLINDS, YIPEEEEE!!! A couple of my girl friends like the cabinet as is and have been encouraging me to just change the hardware, so we will see. Hope everyone is well and decorating up a happy storm, im certainly going to do my best to stop by and visit my blogging friends.

hugs

janet

LOVE MY NEW COMFORTER!!!

I hope everyone had a great New Years!!! Now that another Christmas has come and gone and we now have rang in the year 2010..WOW!! time sure does fly. I remember when dh and I were dating in the 70's and we would talk about the year 2000, it seemed so far away and we would chuckle about how old we would be (ancient, so we felt) and we were convinced sidewalks would be moving like escalators and life would pretty much be like living in the world of the Jetsons. Well here we are 2010 and we don't have our moving sidewalks and robots to clean and cook for us...DAM!

Anyhoo, I had a great christmas, spent lots of time with friends and family and eating until I was ready to burst and was also showered with some awesome gifts, spoiled I would say.

Im not planning much in the New Year for any major decor, but I always like to spruce up each room or juggle things around, LOVE TO TWEAK!!!! I wasn't in need of a new comforter, however, I was given this BEAUTIFUL comforter for christmas from dh and the girls and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I don't have the room pulled all together as of now, but I thought I would share where im heading with this little mini makeover. I promised dh that I would cut back on throw pillows, and thats okay Im all for less work. I will only be using these two decorative pillows (which were already here) ....easy peasy! The bench was made by a man in our area, he was making them to earn extra monies for xmas, love the rustic touch and purchased it with birthday money and of course a picture of the new comforter. When I am done all my tweaking, I will post a picture of the room and of course Im still working on the bathroom getting painted, again another inexpensive way to give a room a new look. I would love to hear about your plans for 2010.

HAPPY 2010

HUGS

Janet

xox

"FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS"

A quick stop in to wish each and every blogger a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and a wonderful New Year!!!!

hugs

janet

SAYING GOOD-BYE IS NEVER EASY!!!

Our much loved furbaby Sandy crossed over the rainbow bridge today, once again he is healthy and happy. He was the most devoted, gentle, caring furbaby that ever came into our lives. He was 14 years old and became ours 13 years ago, he gave us the best 13 years anyone could ask for. Our hearts are breaking and we miss him dearly and only time can heal us.

Sandy we love you with all our hearts and thank you for the joy you have given us for so many years, we will miss your pit pattering around the house and dragging a sock to the door when you wanted out, I will even miss hiding the garbage when we go out and I will ecspecially miss you sleeping at my feet or beside my chair and always listening to my ramblings when it was just you and I home. Tears will become less but you will live forever in our hearts.

good night my sweetness!!!!

hugs

Another Christmas Is Upon Us!!!

"OUR 2009 CHRISTMAS TREE"


PICTURES OF THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS
HUBBY GAVE ME FOR MY BIRTHDAY

Wow, how the years seem to fly by so quickly, it seems like you just pack away the christmas decor and its time to pull it out again. I have been a really bad blogger lately, so i figured it was time to make a post. I do try to stop in and read once and while, but always seems i'm on the run and never get back to leave a comment. Our oldest daughter was home from college last weekend to celebrate my birthday and decorate the christmas tree, its been a tradition for years. I would say they did a pretty good job. I remember the days when the girls would decorate the tree and all the ornaments were in clusters and mom would rearrange after they were fast asleep. I haven't been doing much in the way of home decor, but im sure the bug will bite after xmas. I do have a painting project, the cabinet that the christmas display is sitting on in my header is getting painted. I hope everyone is doing well.

hugs

janet

BORING BUILDER BATHROOM....

We must be frugal these days, but I so desperately want to add just a drop of personality to this very boring builder bathroom. So far I have found this shower curtain, call me crazy, but I LOVE IT!!! the plum purple drumstool was also purchased at the end of the summer clearance. Just thought I would share the beginning of this little mini makeover. Happy Decorating!!!
Hugs
janet