My Latest Visit To Inspired Living

Writing this from Nova Scotia....we are enjoying our mini vacay!  More on that further down....

I browsed around Inspired Living a few days ago.....and they've brought in more stock since I visited....this brown sectional is gorgeous!  Canadian made and the workmanship & fabric is amazing....I'm not a sectional lover but this one is awesome!   Does the donkey canvas look familiar?

These gnomes are pretty funny....

I'm crushing on these vases....so pretty....

And I considered this pretty pitcher.....but I have quite a few already.....

These hydrangeas look beautiful....but they are made from a paper material....I prefer the real touch faux flowers....

Not certain how I feel about these floor lamps....don't think I'm a huge fan....

We are still in Nova Scotia....looking forward to visiting Lunenburg & other small tourist areas today & tomorrow.

We attended the wedding on Saturday....and have spent the most of the time with other extended family, our nephew his wife & little guy.....and sweet niece & fiancé from Calgary.....along with Mr. Seventies amazing brother & his wife.  We attended church with them yesterday morning....enjoyed bar-b-cues & catching up with everyone!  Our niece flies back to Calgary today...we are blessed to have these amazing family members....

We clean up pretty good, I think!  I took photos of my favourite peeps as well!!  It's wonderful to be so close to family....

I've been informed little grand daughter back home doesn't like when her Mimi is away!  The temperatures are soaring there as well ......30 C (86 F) today with humidex making it feel like 39 C! (102 F)  Daughter & family have been spending much time in the pool while we are away!!  The warm days are to continue this week...I'm luvin' it!!

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday....

And again tomorrow with Joanne at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About it Tuesday and https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday....

Next post I plan to share photos of our visit to Lunenburg, Chester & surrounding areas!  

I appreciate you spending time with me today.....

Til next time....

 

The Incredible Weather Continues!!

Sun & hot temperatures continue here!!  We've had such little rain...there is a burn ban province wide....which means no fire pits & they are considering closing the walking trails.....it's that dry here!

With this hot weather.....we've made a couple of trips to our favourite ice cream stand..."What's The Scoop"....we even saw a car on the highway in front of the stand.....hit an abutment & flip!!  (driver crawled out window-unhurt).  Thankfully, no vehicles were coming from the other way....it could have been much worse.  Police arrived..... performed drug & alcohol tests....the driver ended up  in the back of a squad car!  Ambulance & fire truck were dispatched.....fuel had leaked all over the road....

Talk about dinner and a movie.....just glad no one was injured....or worse...

I'm loving this wicker cart from Pottery Barn.....the castors were too difficult to remove & I didn't want the feet damaged....so left as is.....still luvin' it....

We leave tomorrow for Nova Scotia for a few days....spending time with a few of Mr. Seventies extended families, a wedding to attend & a quick stay in Lunenburg, NS.....we've never visited & looking forward to checking out the sights.....

Wishing everyone a great weekend!

Til next time....

No Cost Witch's Broom

Mr. Seventies & I put together our version of a witch's broom......to set it at the front door for fall & Hallowe'en......

If you remember, this one at Home Sense......and while I loved it....I couldn't see paying the $50 price tag.....I knew it would be easy to put one together for my Seventies Split.   The inspiration broom....

Mr. Seventies had this old snow shovel that had seen better days & was no longer being used....since we would be needing a handle.....it is perfect.....

First task was to remove the banged up shovel end....you can see it was bent and the screws were very rusted....but Mr. Seventies was able to remove that part....

Thanks to Hurricane Fiona in 2022, we still have an abundance of branches stacked behind the storage barn.....we've been using them up in our fire pit, along with a number of fallen trees cut up & placed there....

We decided on a length & Mr. Seventies got busy trimming them to size.....

We were liking the way it was taking shape.....we used medium gauge wire to attach the sticks to the handle....

The pine needles will continue to dry up and fall off.....and those that don't will be trimmed......

All finished.....and housed in the storage barn until fall....I added a pumpkin bow I had on hand....remember the broom won't be coming inside....but stand at the front door.  I'm wondering if the handle should be painted...or left rustic.....as is...

All in all,  I'm happy with my witch's broom!  I picked a bouquet of gladiolas....and while placing them in the vase....noticed an earwig moving around in one!  So....this arrangement is not in the house...if there is one earwig....there are more & I don't want them inside!   I set the vase on an outside end table....and have enjoyed it out there....dam earwigs!!

I have been wanting a set of these ghost buckets for two years now!  Only two issues....first issue... they sell out really, really fast....and the second issue....the company Mud Pie in the US.....and does not ship to Canada!  Bummer....

But....I checked on Amazon Canada....and Mud Pie presumably sells there.....and with Prime I don't worry about shipping costs!  I quickly ordered a set....fingers crossed they will arrive later this month!

My neighbour & I have been obsessing over this peek-a-boo cat cushion on Pottery Barn Canada!  Neither of us wanted to pay the inflated $134 price tag!!   I found the exact same cushion....same amazing quality....for $35 on Simons (Canadian company)!  I shared my find with her.....and we quickly each ordered one!  Both arrived within days....and we're very happy.....I might have to put it out a bit early....

In other news....we had an amazing family weekend.....with daughter and family visiting from Nova Scotia!   And look who she brought with her!!  My new grand-dog!  My daughter works in an animal shelter....there has been a hoarding situation.....with numerous chihuahua & chihuahua mixes surrendered......and this little guy found his forever home.....daughter fell hard for him!!

Introducing 10 week old Oliver!!  He is recovering from numerous infected flea bites....dear little man!  He continues to be on antibiotics....along with medicated baths.  He has received worm, flea & tick preventative....along with medicated baths!  He has a healthy appetite all things considered....and is fed every four hours!  He has his own little car seat.....and is being trained to sleep in his crate at night. He is microchipped.....and will be neutered in the coming months....

Oliver is just one of many the shelter has taken in....he & his sister came in at the same time.  She was absolutely adorable....more of a long hair....with the cutest frizzy fur on her head!   She has gone to her forever home as well.  There will be more surrendered to the shelter....thankfully they are getting out of a horrible situation.....

His big sister, Stella a large mixed breed  (also a shelter surrender).....is slowly warming up to him....as long as she approaches him.....on her terms...for right now.

Just look at that heart on his forehead.....perfect spot for kisses....of which he received many! He was such a good boy during his introductions to everyone....all wanting to hold him....I assumed he would crash when he arrived back home, daughter informed me he was doing "zoomies" around the house at 9:30 pm!

Our hearts soared having Oliver join our family....other daughter & I are a bit lost after losing our beloved dachshunds.....

I found this adorable dachshund at Winners for her....it's a "Hug & Hold).....there is a magic bag inside that is removed for warming up (buttons on the underside where it goes)......  pretty cute.  She lost her little black & tan dachshund a couple of years ago.....and still misses him terribly.....

Yesterday we had a barbecue & dips in the pool...... daughter, along with her husband and our youngest granddaughter joined us.....the weather continues to be hot...for the foreseeable future as well!   And windy.....it's been windy just about every day!  Not a bad thing I suppose....

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday and again tomorrow with Joanne at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.....I appreciate you spending time with me.  

Until next time.....

 

Lilies & More!

We currently have a few variety of lilies....we were searching for this particular one in the gardens....and could not find it!   Then a few days ago....it magically appeared!!  It's the only variety I remember the name of....Boogeyman!!  Is it not stunning?

We have a number of varieties.....and plan to order a few more.....

The clematis is thriving on on the pool deck wall......it took a number of attempts, in various places on our property.....before we finally were able to get one to grow.....and it's a show stopper!!

The vegetable garden is thriving as well.....we've had the perfect summer for growing corn...which loves the heat....

Under this covering.....we are growing broccoli.....first time in many years!  We covered it for protection from the cabbage worm....which loves cauliflower, broccoli & cabbage!!

We've been enjoying new potatoes from the garden.....and the last day or two....an abundance of yellow & green beans....

There is nothing like enjoying fresh vegetable that were growing 1/2 hour prior to cooking!  Mr. Seventies loves to garden....and we enjoy his hard work!!   You will never find him on a golf course....he'd rather be gardening.....

Possible showers in the forecast today.....we do need rain (hard to admit).....we've had a hot, dry summer so far!  And we're loving it!   

I hope your summer is going well....

Til next time....

I Have Curls!!

To my delight....the perm used for my curls.....smelled quite nice!  Not like the stinky ones my Mom gave me in my younger years....I'm relieved to say!  I could not be happier with the results....they are soft....and curly....

I have the best hairstylist....she is a sweet gal....I've been going to her for a number of years!  She is always up for whatever I can think of....but not afraid to tell me  "you won't like it" like if I decide to go gray (since I have so little she assures me) ...or cut my hair short again....and I appreciate her honesty!  

Til next time...

Little Bit of Hallowe'en!!

Last week of July.....already!!  Some think it's too early to be thinking about fall.....or Hallowe'en.  I get it.  I am not one of those people though....from here on until Christmas.....my favourite months!!  

While out & about last week....the stores are stocking up with some great pieces....and cushions!!   A few of my picks....adorable ghosts & pumpkins...

Hocus Pocus is one of my favourite movies... I may have to pick this cushion up....luv it!!

As much as I love a good witch's broom....the $50 price tag was a bit much!!!  I see videos on how to make them.....I may have to ask Mr. Seventies to help me do that....

Squishy pumpkins are everywhere this year.....I'm crushing on these soft white ones....

I'll share a few pieces I couldn't resist.....had to pick them up.....who doesn't love a good light up Frankenstein ghost???   I sure do....and brought this guy home...

And this beautiful soft & plush throw...since my little granddaughter claimed last year's Boo throw....I couldn't resist this one......

I don't usually purchase candles at Home Sense or Winners.....but this one has such an amazing scent....and I can use the little crock afterwards......

I had a chuckle when I read this little towel.....and it just might be my spirit animal.....

When I brought home my latest Gripstand bowl..... it was the perfect time to take down all the bowls, give them a good washing.....as well as the top of the cabinets....(doing this was Mr. Seventies idea) - who am I to stop him....right?   He's a keeper.  In shuffling the bowls around a bit.....I have room for one more!  The hunt continues......

I've been searching for a tiered stand to place in the main bath.....to hold towels, bath salts, etc. & this one from PB Kids is hopefully going to be perfect for that!  Not a fan of the castors....when it arrives if they are on the legs I'll have Mr. Seventies remove them.....

I wanted something with a scallop edge.....hopeful this one will be just the right size.....

Today is manicure & pedicure day!!  Little bit of pampering is needed.  Tomorrow I'm changing up my hairstyle......and going with curls!  I'm so excited to have curls again....my hair stylist is awesome....I know she will be great doing it!!  If it turns out.....I'll share pics!!

Anyone old enough to remember home perms?  And how bad they smelled?  I sure do - one Saturday morning my Mom gave me a perm!  Growing up, Saturday afternoon was spent at our local movie theatre & for 50 cents I'd be gone all afternoon.....meeting up with my friends....a chance to munch on stale popcorn, watered down Kool-aid and a movie!  We loved going to the movies!

Until that fateful day.....my hair stunk of perm so bad.....my friends almost didn't sit with me!!  I couldn't blame them.....I promised never to let my Mom give me a perm on Saturday again!!!  True story.

Today is Monday.....be sure to join me over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday!  

And tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday as well as https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Talking About It Tuesday.

Til next time.....

 

Catching Up

It's been a busy week....we thoroughly enjoyed our company this week!  Looking forward to seeing more family in a couple of weeks!   Summer is such an awesome time of year, isn't it?

Mr. Seventies put three coats on the exterior back door....after a thorough cleaning....he taped off certain areas & removed the glass & screen in preparation......the before as he began to tape....

There is nothing wrong with the door.....it works perfectly, he did have to remove the sweep from the bottom of the door & replace it with a new one.....other than that it works perfectly.....just needed a fresh new colour.   He applied three coats of metal paint & what was old is new again...and green....

Mr. Seventies & daughter visited a local strawberry u-pick....we've gone through our supply of berries already.....who doesn't love strawberry shortcake?

Mr. Seventies has perfected making biscuits....a wonderful fresh, flaky delicious treat!!  I was putting them away in zip loc bags.....don't they look scrumptious?

I've been meaning to share a few of my July purchases.....like new Hunter Boot socks....I'm crushing on these hot pink ones!  I love my Hunter rain boots....and have an additional pair of gray socks.....I found these ones on sale!!

I cannot wait for this raw cotton shrug to arrive.....it's available in ecru, black and this sand colour....which is what I ordered.  I'm certain it will get lots of wear....the perfect piece to wrap up in....

I have been searching for a storage cart for the main bath......for ages.  Even though it's sold on Pottery Barn kids....it's exactly what I had in mind.....minus the wheels.  I'm not a fan of casters...if it arrives with them on, I'll have Mr. Seventies remove them.  I don't plan on moving it around....it will be perfect to hold a towel & face cloth or two, bath salts, etc......

I can see how the casters would be convenient perhaps in a nursery....as shown in the photo....I've seen carts with plan shelves.....but I wanted the scalloped baskets....

And that wraps up my week here in my seventies split!  The daily temperatures have cooled off a bit but the next few days are looking like pool days again!

Thanks for hanging out with me & have an awesome weekend!   

Til next time...