Welcome to Monday! We had a great weekend...the weather was amazing! Canada Day we didn't venture too far... hung out at the pool....and put my new fire pit to use!!
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Monday, July 4, 2022
Busy Weekend
Friday, July 1, 2022
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Enjoyable Day of Retail Therapy
My friend & I had a fun filled day of shopping and enjoyed a delicious lunch at an adorable cafe in a small community further west on the Island. Twice we've attempted to visit a pub located in a small refurbished train station...but discovered it didn't open until 4:00 pm.
One of our first stops, was Money's Worth...just beyond Summerside. This store has everything from soup to nuts, so to speak. A great selection home decor to start...along with paint, hardware, cabinetry....just about everything you could think of!
Monday, June 27, 2022
Enjoying Pool Time & Nice Weather!
Warm temperatures and clear skies have finally arrived! We've spent the last few days outside, enjoying bar-be-cues on the grill and cooling off in the pool...the only task left is to attach the solar blanket to the roller...so the pool can be covered overnight...
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Home Decor At The Hardware Store
We visited the hardware store close by to pick up a bag of white sand....needed to keep the pool steps in place. Sounds strange...but there is a shelf on the inside of the steps...where a bag of sand needs to sit...and keep the steps from moving about in the pool. The bag is enclosed in heavy vinyl...we've never had an issue with a bag opening....some people use a cement block....but I'd rather not take a chance on ripping the pool liner. Sticker shock at the check out though...last year price was $5.99 for a five pound bag. This year $9.99!
I was pleasantly surprised at the pretty decor pieces...this canvas piece was gorgeous....
Monday, June 20, 2022
Welcome to Monday!!
The start of a brand new week! Tomorrow is the first day of summer...what could be better? Mr. Seventies & our son-in-law were honoured on Father's Day...and their requested meal of pizza and cheesecake was full filled! And both received an abundance of gifts ranging from books, clothes and gift cards! Grand baby was on hand to entertain us with antics....and discovered tissue paper is a whole lot of fun!
My birdhouse received a couple of coats of pretty paint! We used paint on hand...a sample size to use up. Now the bird house is ready for new occupants...
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Friday, June 17, 2022
Guest Room Curtain Panels
Ever since I added curtain panels in the master bedroom...I've been toying with the idea of adding them to the guest room as well.
Since I don't sew, the best place to order custom panels is Etsy. There is a multitude of talented seamstresses who will whip up beautiful window treatments...and there are so many patterns and fabric to choose from! And as an added bonus....sometimes free shipping is available!
The panels I've ordered are cotton blend...thick & soft and semi-blackout (allows light to pass through...without being able to see through from outside). Each panel is 55" wide x 94" long...which allows the curtain rod to be hung 4" down from the ceiling and extend 3" beyond the window frame on either side. Just how I want them. I've grumbled so many times how most panels, sold in stores...are either 63" or 84" long. I don't know why those lengths are set in stone...but neither length works for me.
I've requested the tassels not be added...straight stitch on the sides and bottom...with a rod pocket heading for the curtain rod....
And I will use the same curtain rod as the one in the master bedroom....(no clips required...as I ordered rod pocket panels to slide the rod through)...
I'm looking forward to the panels arriving and know I will love them as much as the ones in the master bedroom....
Mr. Seventies has been busy this week spreading black mulch on the flower gardens....since I had the extra garden flag, I placed it near the front walkway. My birdhouse needs a fresh coat of paint....we have showers in the forecast for the next few days. Once we are back into sunshine....I'll scrape & repaint it...
Our local hospital foundation is having a fundraiser....selling tickets on an ultimate outdoor play shed....wouldn't our grand baby have fun playing in this? Fingers crossed we win! The draw is in July....any child will be lucky to have such a wonderful place to play! Proceeds from ticket sales will be used for much needed equipment in the Paediatric Unit....