My Favourite Store Is Moving & Expanding!!!

Welcome to the last day of March!!!  A bit of wet snow & showers in the forecast here today...but we're having some very spring-like days!  The tulips & crocus are up in our flower gardens....

If you've been reading here for a while, you've likely know about an awesome local shop  I frequent.....Inspired Living.  They've shared the awesome news they are moving to a much larger location and will be able to carry more stock!  The shop will still be east of the city, just not as far out!

Love it when a couple of local guys are able to make their dreams & hard work pay off!  Currently, everything in the store is 20-50% off in preparation for the move!  My neighbour & I motored out & browsed around looking for bargains...

This pretty display is a beautiful greeting upon entering....gorgeous assortment of real touch tulips...

There are a variety of real touch florals in store....do they not look real?  And they feel real as well!

Not all florals were quite as real looking.....these hydrangeas had more of a "paper" feel to them...but they did have a great assortment of real touch ones...

First things to catch my eye was the return of these adorable whale mugs....I believe I have three of them..

I'm crushing on these prints....considered them for the main bath....

And...well...this!  I just don't have anywhere to hang it....don't think I didn't rack my brain!  I left it tho for someone else to love...

I have one of these wooden heart shape dishes....love them....

This platter was priced at 50% off....if it's still available next time I visit, I'll be bringing it home with me.....

As will one of these vases....even though I don't have much blue in our home....I've been obsessing over these for a while now....especially the one on the left....

And with Easter just around the corner....there were lot's of faux bunnies "hopping" about .....

This piece sold as we were in the store...perfect for this time of year.....

There was still a good assortment of ducks quacking about....each one has their own name!  Had there been one with any with our grand daughter's names....I would have gotten them!  They have very common names.....but they were either sold out or not available!   Adorable all the same....this little cutie is "Isla"....

These hooters are new to the store & available in three sizes!  Very popular & flying out the door....

I'm almost embarrassed to admit I purchased nothing!  While my neighbour picked up a few pieces....including an adorable sign for her pool deck (there was only one).....nothing spoke loudly to me...

I hope to visit again before my surgery....which is next week!  I'm attending a pre-surgery clinic for a full morning this week....with a round of x-rays, bloodwork. EKG...also instructions & what to expect.  I'm requesting, if possible...to be discharged the same day as surgery.  I hope to have an epidural (as opposed to anesthesia)....and be operated on early morning (since I am a diabetic).  Fingers crossed....

I hope everything goes well & I'll be able to put this knee replacement behind me!  The timing is perfect....I should be completely healed in time for pool season!  My physiotherapist advised the pool will be the perfect place to continue re-hab!

A walker & cane will be required....both can be rented, my neighbour has offered her walker to use for the duration of my recovery.....we can obtain a cane when I need it....

I have this overall jumper ordered....Mr. Seventies has stated me, my walker & he will be doing short strolls on the sidewalks in front of our house....so I need to at least be fashionable, right?  And no pant legs to worry about....

I wasn't going to share this until later....but Pottery Barn has done it again!  I drooled over this quilt for days.....days!!  The comforter set currently on our bed....will be much too warm as the temperatures rise..all the encouragement I needed to order this gorgeous quilt....just look at the close up pics!!

Is it expensive?  Sure is!  Life has taught me not to enjoy the simple pleasures....or things that bring me happiness!  And this quilt brings such a smile to my face!

I have a couple of crotcheted pillow shams in ivory....which I will be dying pink....rather than purchase the matching shams.  Which have a $200 price tag for two!  Mr. Seventies chuckles at me all the while saying, "You've swallowed the elephant....yet choke on the tail?"   He should be rich with all the money I save him, right??

In other "news"..... a few weeks ago we dropped my rings off for resizing (after one slipped off & was found in the mitten basket).  They were gone about three weeks, happy to have them back...they fit so much better & I'm not afraid to wear them!

This is grand daughter's birthday week!  We'll be celebrating with her other grandparents on the weekend....her child's party is being held at a local venue!  I won't be able to join everyone for Easter dinner....but happy to get toghether beforehand....

And my neighbour wants to get her first tattoo!  A small cat one...(in honour of their feline Ginger) and we've planned a day for tattoos, shopping & lunch for her birthday in early September!  I'm hoping to get one to commemorate grand daughter's & my heart condition....maybe one of these....placement just above the heart on the left....

And perhaps a pretty one for my right hand.....since the left is tattooed already!  My daughter in Nova Scotia is great at finding inspiration....I may task her to browse around!!

Thanks so much for visiting with me today!!  Be sure and drop over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday.....I'll be sharing over there...

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

Til next time....

A Fresh Batch of Cookies!

You read that right!  This is a first on my blog.....I baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies  (Mr. Seventies favourite).  I don't bake much....not because I dislike it.....the issue is... I eat it!  The recipe is one my son-in-law shared.....and it makes delicious cookies!

My Kitchen Aid makes light work of the process.....the recipe instructed to roll the dough into ping pong size balls....sounded easy enough....

In the oven.....set at 350 for ten to twelve minutes....

And voila....freshly bakes chocolate chip cookies!!   Mr. Seventies could hardly wait for them to cool...

Clean up included coating my walnut Kitchen Aid bowl with oil....I use whatever cooking oil I have on hand....add a few drops on a paper towel & wipe it around the inside....

The weather has been beautiful when we're not getting the odd snow showers....Mr. Seventies got busy one afternoon.....and took down the Yew tree at the front of the house!  Normally, we would never remove a tree....but this one..planted long before we lived here....was planted too close to the house.  People don't realize....things will get bigger!!

Mr. Seventies has trimmed it for years....but it had expanded covering the windows...and while trimming the height was simple enough....there was no way to sheer it skinny & have it look okay.

It actually just about covered two windows.....so, I asked it be taken down.  The light blocked from the family room was incredible.....it was a good decision to remove it....

I decided to order the Jasper Chukka footwear....the midsoles are made using recycled cork!   I chose the them in black....I also have two sets of insoles.  I find them every bit as comfortable as the very expensive insoles purchased through a podiatrist.....and for a fraction of the cost.  I'm excited to have these to keep my feet warm & comfortable for walking....

March is slipping away....we have tulips & crocus blooming everywhere!  It's wonderful to see colour....everything always looks so blah this time of year!  But April showers will bring May flowers, right?

Thanks so much for stopping by, I appreciate you being here.  Have an awesome weekend! 

Til next time....

Barnyard Blow Out Sale!!

Come browse with me a the Barnyard Blow Out sale at Cows!  For those unfamiliar with Cows...they began making ice cream here in 1983!  Hand made at that!  Before too long they branched out & sell a full line of clothing, giftware, towels, blankets....all while using everything "moo worthy" as slogans!

Not to mention delicious ice cream with some pretty adorable flavours....Cownadian Maple, Cowconut Cream Pie, Fluff N Udder, Mooey Gooey, Moo Crunch, Moo York Cheesecake...the list is endless...

They currently are holding a "Barnyard Sale".....and since the shop is close to our house....we checked it out....and picked up a couple of cute t-shirts for grand daughter....a Bluey & Paw Patrol lover.....everything sold in store is made with tongue in cheek....and cow related!  I picked up a couple of t-shirts for her  birthday & Easter prezzies.  Most everything in the shop was 50% off...

Let's browse around & I hope these give you a chuckle....who doesn't love Haylor Swift t-shirts?

A few more...

This hoodie is my fav...represents PEI with the Confederation Bridge, lighthouse & cow....we have a thriving dairy industry....

I was disappointed they didn't have any women's night shirts.....I've had a couple in the past & loved them! They are longer...about mid-calf on me....but none in store or on their website.  I hope they replenish their supply soon....they did however have boxers and sleep shorts....

How doesn't need a pair of cow slippers?  Or fuzzy socks?

Adorable mugs!!  I'm obsessed with the row of ice cream mugs....and when I was still working....some of us ( I worked in the office of a milk/dairy testing laboratory).....we had cow mugs!!  Well...just about cow everything....

A couple of cute plushies....how adorable is this guy?  Or how about an ice cream cone to snuggle...

And a few awesome re-useable shopping bags!  Plastic grocery bags were banned from use here a few years ago...most of us have an abundance of re-usable bags stashed in the trunk of our vehicles!  I have the smaller, PEI potato bag.....we are known for our delicious PEI potatoes!

Oh & a delicious line up of goodies....have you ever had chocolate covered ripple potato chips?  No?  They are soooo good!  We have made them at home in previous years.....melting milk chocolate chips and pouring it over salty, rippled potato chips!  A wonderful blend for a sweet & salty snack...

I'm told the block cheese is delicious!  Mr. Seventies loves cheese....especially Cow's cheese!

The food items are made on-site....in the plant built along side the retail store....and they do tours so folks can see the process of ice cream, cheeses & butter being made....the six pack of bottles is called Raspberry Cordial......and it's tied into everything Anne of Green Gables...

Grand daughter loves going to cows for an ice cream....as do her grandparents!  Great treat anytime...

Daughter & hubby hosted a lovely birthday barbecue......complete with delicious cupcakes....to celebrate my recent birthday!  I was gifted Amazon & Maurices clothing gift cards...(always a favourite)....and I'd been wanting this book since I first saw it!  Grand daughter & I had fun looking through it & identifying the varieties of tulips we currently have in our flower gardens...there is also a Hydrangeas book I've got my eye on....

Daughter in Nova Scotia gifted me this sweet necklace...it holds my birthstone, as well as hers & her sister's....along with our initials....I will cherish this piece forever...

And a little birthday gift to me!  This adorable iPhone case....they are much cheaper on Temu...I have about 6 or 7 of them already.....so inexpensive you can't have just one......or two....

We had a weather statement issued for snow tomorrow.....but this morning that warning has been removed!  Fine by me....didn't want a mess of snow & rain anyway.....

Be sure & join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday!

Tomorrow I'll be sharing at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday and https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday!

Thanks so much for stopping by today....wonderful to see you here!

Til next time.....

Thrifting - Part #2

It's been quite a week with both Mr. Seventies & I battling miserable colds!  It's hanging around for way too long!  And today is my birthday!!  We plan to celebrate with family over the weekend...hopeful we'll be feeling better by then!

Earlier in the week....we had a full day of miserable freezing rain & ice pellets!!  And the tulips are poking through the dirt!!!  So there is that...

Everything was covered with a layer of ice....and with the following day being warm & sunny....we could hear ice  falling & crashing on the decks & see it melting on the trees & shrubs!  Happy it didn't cause any damage or issues with our power....and we are back into spring like weather again!

On my last thrifting venture.....I stumbled upon a couple of Certified International platters....you know I wanted to bring this one home!  But with no room in my cabinet....or the shelves underneath....I was forced to leave it behind for some other lucky person....

These platters sell for $90 and up (the one above I suspect has been discontinued).....this colourful poppies beauty is still available though....I see a couple on eBay....and the prices vary.  Shipping charges are crazy....with the cost being more than the item a lot of times....

Someone will snatch the platters up....if for nothing more than to re-sell them & make a profit.  Growing up....we had this exact Corningware tea pot sitting on a trivet on our stove....they are so durable & it's no wonder they are still popular & used today....

I previously was such a collector of Hot Diggity Dog dachshund figurines....and proudly owned a huge number of them...I've since downsized my collection.... a few years back I would have snatched up this one...

I'm obsessed with this festive tea pot....such a great piece to display during the holiday season....

Someone spent a great deal of time building & tole painting this piece.  The drawers are non-working....a lot of work went into it....again though with the crazy pricing....thrift store prices have about tripled here...

This pitcher has a really unique spout....sorry I didn't get a better photo of it...a bit lax of me....

This little bouquet almost came home with me....I'd have pulled out the roses & dyed them!  Same with the faux statice.  Regret not snatching it up....

It's well documented I'm a fool for anything Hallowe'en...this adorable spider bucket could hold some candy corn...or be used for a fall floral arrangement....(I left it behind tho)...

And that was the extent of my thrifting venture!  I ordered these pretty cushion covers on Amazon & am really happy with the quality, colours & fabric!  (one looks lighter but that is just the lighting).....their true colour shows best on the cushion on the right....

In other news, my neighbour (who has been my go-to for surgery info)....having undergone replacements on both knees...is not having great luck with her last one!  A CAT scan is required to see why it is failing....so that is worrisome!  She has offered me the use of her walker (a must for after surgery)...but I likely will rent one for the time I will be needing one!

I'm pleased the surgery will done in time for healing....to be in the pool when it's time!  The wait time is 4-6 weeks afterwards...(that will depend on healing)....I'm attending physio in preparation...

I will need to get out & about a number of times before it happens.... I won't have much mobility for a few weeks afterwards....the blog will likely be a lot quieter!

I hope you will continue to stop by & share a bit of your day with me....I will need the company....

Wishing you an awesome weekend....I hope it's feeling like spring wherever you are...

Til next time.....