Friday Potpourri

What a beautiful week we had

a taste of summer

making us want to spend more time outside

and just soak it all up

it sure put a spring in our step

after trudging through the winter

do you think that is why they call it "Spring"??

this week-end I want to get some things accomplished

that I have been putting off

push away from the computer

get up and do something

stretch my brain and my body

make me think and create

let's hope it all works out

meal planning

healthier living

move more

maybe after a piece of this though

does it not look the best!

Wishing you all a wonderful week-end.

xo

Springtime!

it's here ~ it's here

I wait for this all winter long

and it has arrived

although we usually are still buried under mountains of snow

on the first day of spring

this year we have unseasonable warm temps

that makes things feel more like summer

last night we went out for a walk and I was in capri's

unheard of for the middle of March 

today they are calling for a humidex

really??  really!!

then on Friday back to normal temps

not sure what is happening

scares me a little ~ but I will enjoy it while it is here!

we have already seen robins

they make me smile

hope you are enjoying spring like weather

and that the sun shines upon you today.

xo

Monday Ramblings and a Giveaway

Good morning Monday

you came rather quickly much to my dismay

this week-end flew by

I look back on it and try to piece it all together

by the time Friday night comes

I am toast

Saturday was busy 

as I knew it would be

I attempted to get the upstairs put back together

and I am happy to report that besides some filing

the office is almost livable again

Cooper got a haircut

I really do not like doing this in the colder months

but it is needed

even the groomer said

she has not seen a coat as thick as his.

I got some shopping done

and stopped to pick up some beverages on the way home

and was quite excited to find this ~

I tried it at the wine festival

and fell in love

it is from Germany and it is really good.

Sunday I headed out to run errands 

and go back and get a quilt I had seen on Saturday

I drove through hoards and gobs of traffic

only to find that they were CLOSED on a Sunday

no ~ really??!!

I will not be able to get back out to that area until Thursday night

as they are only open til 6 ~ M-W

and I work until 6

is this some divine intervention

we will see.....

a shop that was open was my favorite cupcake spot

so I bought 6 and as I type this

I have eaten 1 1/2

I think that is good ~ no?

chocolate cupcake with peanut butter frosting =

pure heaven

I did dig out my cards yesterday

and sorted through some things ~ gifts that I have already purchased

this week will be a hunker down and get busy week

I have Friday off ~ my last vacation day of the year

so I will enjoy my 4 day work week.

Now to my giveaway....

a month or so ago

I had a jewelry party

Lia Sophia has some beautiful stuff

and when I placed my order

I found something I thought I would share

with all of you

it is a bracelet ~ "Charade"

I love the vintage look of it

All you have to do to win this beauty is:

1. Leave me a comment

2. Be a follower of this blog

and you can have a 3rd chance to win if you

3. Post or link this giveaway on your blog

Make sure you leave one comment for each

and I will draw the winner on 

Friday ~ Nov. 26th

Thank you for all the lovely comments 

and birthday wishes for Gina

I neglected to tell you that she was my cousin

but more like a sister

and as you can tell

means the world to me.

Good luck on the giveaway and have a fantastic week.

xo

Cupcake Fun

I wanted to start this week off with some fun...


I do not know anyone
that does not love cupcakes

and there are so many ideas out there now
I just had to gather some together

these little beavers
were a Canada Day idea
from Canadian Living

I think they are sweet

these are just fun

COOKIE!!

these are the ones that I found first
I love them

an Italian inspired party
these would be perfect

for the graduate

or the sports fan

a baby shower
or

a bridal shower perhaps?

I thought of Brownies when I saw these ones
for your favorite "Brown Owl"

the ones baked in the ice cream cones look yummy
I am going to try this soon

a summer tea
or garden party theme

this one would be a really cool birthday cake
I think...

birthday fun

along with this one
isn't he cute!

for the girl channeling
her inner Carrie

I saw these and thought of Easter

loving these ones

it's time to raise the curtain!

so go ahead
have a cupcake

have fun

and don't count the calories on this one!

We had a fantastic week-end ~ did not do a whole lot
but puttered and relaxed

went to a birthday party Saturday night for a friend
then celebrated my brother's birthday today

Molly is on the mend ~ putting more weight on her leg
and Cooper ~ the big furry monster cat
had a trip to the vet on Friday ~ I swear between the two of them
I will have to direct deposit my paycheck
to the veterinary clinic!

I have started the countdown to vacation
which both excites and disappoints me
as it is at the end of August

I am not nearly ready
to say good-bye to summer
although September is a beautiful month
oh well ~ I will not dwell on that right now!

Thank you for all the wonderful comments this week
from old and new followers alike

I hope that everyone has a fabulous week!

xo

Wordless Wednesday

Have a wonderful Wednesday!!




xo