Messy Weather Heading Our Way - Is It Too Early for Spring??

Happy Monday!  We are still in the throes of winter....a messy Nor-easter is heading our way later today/early this evening & into tomorrow.  High winds....mixed with snow equals lots of snow & low visibility!

We're heading into the last week of February!  Spring....is just a day on the calendar here!  Mr. Seventies has the seed catalogues out....so that is hopeful!  An order of blue sunflower (yes blue) arrived....he & grand daughter will start those in small pots in May....then move them into the ground once germinated ....they require at least six hours of sunlight daily....

Remember the "barrel" jeans I ordered?  They did not live up to their hype - while they fit just fine...not my style. I sent them back.   Plus I purchased two pair of denim capris while on the mainland last week.....and an additional pair at Maurices on Saturday.   

I dropped into Inspired Living a few days ago....while I do love their decor....I'm finding items are over-priced!  It could be just me....this wreath for example....$89.99 and it feels like plastic!  And a bit on the fugly side......

I was interested in this beautiful pitcher....but not for $79.99!  For a pitcher!!  While lovely....I'll stick with getting mine from the thrift store....

 

Crushing on the violet hydrangea.....however they are not "real touch"..... they feel like paper!

These vases are so pretty....I really don't have any "blue" in my home....but I love seeing blue & white in other homes....

This owl is adorable....and available in a variety of sizes.  It is not made to endure the outside....unless protected from the elements.....but super cute all the same.... and those glasses tho....

I did come across this adorable bone squeaky...... I didn't buy it as I'm not a fan of anything with a squeaker inside.....too many pups have swallowed those things....

I'm not sure who needs bananas on a lamp.... but I'm certain someone will fall in love with it....

And lastly ....... who doesn't love a bunny cushion?  Adorable.....

At Home Sense, on the mainland last week..... I found this pretty cushion.  It screams "dog bed" to me ..... I love using cute items rather than your typical items.  I'll wait til our pup is out of the chewing stages before I invest in a bed.  Liesel would have rather humped her bed.....as opposed to actually sleeping in it!!  A soft blanket in front of the fire worked just fine....

And this one is pink..... and since we are uncertain if we will have a girl pup or boy pup.....I'll make the call down the road if a dog bed is needed... it will need to be washable for certain!

This little hoodie was hard to resist.... but I did resist.  We have a couple of hoodies purchased to use in the meantime.....have no idea how big or little our dog will be when fully grown.... but this was definately an awwww moment!!

Speaking of the pup .... he/she is seven weeks old today!!  Cannot wait to finally hear which pup will be available to us!  I'll share as soon as I know!

American Eagle is continuing their sale....I ordered a couple of sweatshirts ..... this first one is for me (although I'm not a huge fan of "hoodies"... but the price was too good to pass up........ and the blue one for Mr. Seventies....although either will fit us both.....

Lastly, Mr. Seventies hung my Welcome sign I purchased from the thrift store!  While it looks great....he didn't attach it with a long screw directly through the sign and into the deck wall!  (as I requested....just say'in).   First good gust of wind....it blew it on the ground.  Enuf said.

He will attach it "properly" after this latest storm passes....

Be sure and join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday .......

Stay tuned....probably be some "storm" photos mid week ..... in case anyone is feeling left out & missing snow!

Til next time.....

Beautiful Day on the Mainland

Mr. Seventies & I were in three provinces the other day....a stop in Nova Scotia to meet up with daughter....then off to New Brunswick for some retail therapy....

The toll booths for taking the Confederation Bridge....incidentally the toll for the bridge, up until a few months ago was $52.50 for a passenger vehicle. (round trip).

No exceptions....whether you were an Island resident or not....everyone paid that amount to cross in their vehicle.  For years it was promised tolls would be lowered.....and finally the cost was lowered to $20!   A substantial savings!

We are so grateful to have the bridge.....after years of depending on a ferry to shuttle us back and forth....always having to plan around a crossing schedule....ferry cancellations due to high winds, ice in the Northumberland Straight.....or mechanical issues.   But I digress....

The view as you pull up to the toll booths....look at that sky!

Daily commuters, truck drivers & others have E-passes....making it quick for them to drive thru the tool booths....but line ups are usually rare..  A little ways onto the bridge....maintenance work was being done...but we were able to pass through quickly.....unless you are in a high sided vehicle or bus....you really can't see over the sides of the bridge.....it's a quick 12-13 minute crossing....speed limit is controlled....

First stop once we arrived.....hit the mall!  I picked up a couple of things at Bath & Body Works....rumours are circling we are supposed to have a shop coming here....with on line shopping I don't feel left out....

Since it was well past lunch time....we decided to eat at one of our favourite spots (we do have this restaurant at home).....it serves mainly breakfasts until 3:00 p.m. daily....the food is amazing....

After a bite to eat....we shopped around American Eagle store....(one of my favourites).  I'm hoping we someday have one come to us....in the meantime I found two pair of wide leg denim capris....and this sweater....

The main reason I visited the store....I was in hopes of picking up a sweatshirt & short set...sadly none were available!  Thanks to on-line shopping I was able to order the set I wanted....in the colour I was searching for..  I purchased a hoodie for Mr. Seventies...years ago....and he still wears it! 

Then on to.....Marshalls!!  (we do not have this store....).  I mentioned before....if Home Sense & Winners had a yard sale....they would call is Marshalls!  (but selection & prices are so good there)....

And I found not one but two sweaters here.....(I'm all about warmth in the winter months)....this one...heart be still!   And look at those decorative buttons on the cuffs.....*swoon*......

I have this sweater's "big sister"....... longer and with bell sleeves....and I practically live wearing it!  When I saw this one....I had to "add to cart"...... not to everyone's taste.....but certainly mine.....

I am kicking myself for not taking this pretty cardigan.....(available for $158 Canadian at Nordstrom's - no thanks).....it was under $40 at Marshall's!!  I'm going to check Winners here.....they might have it.  I ignored my own rule "when in doubt...buy".  (it can always be returned).   I know better...

Then....(and this should come as no surprise)..... a stop at Home Goods!  This store is much larger (and more selection) than ours....I love visiting this location.....

And look at the first thing that I found!  I would not pay the $34.99 price tag.....but it is adorable just the same.....

I'm not purchasing any stuffies or soft toys for our pup....too much risk of ingesting....am sticking with durable chew toys instead....but this cutie was awesome to find.....

And who doesn't love a Highland Cow bunny?  Those ears tho....

Cute mugs....they are the size I like...I didn't get them as we have so many mugs now....

This vase was selling for $24.99.....I've seen it at Inspired Living here....I know their price tag is much higher tho....

I want to share some pretty icicles that formed from melting snow off our roof....Mr. Seventies has since knocked them down....there were on the back side of the house as well....one was over 3 feet long!

I'd been wanting a clothes rack (for hanging laundered sweaters not suited for the dryer)....Mr. Seventies picked up this one.  It is very sturdy....remember the wooden ones?  Ugh.  They are a pain to use....this one is awesome...

So that is all the news from here!  Thanks for being here today & spending a bit of your time with me....

Til next time....

Wardrobe Additions & A Browse Around Michaels

Today is Islander Day - a provincial statutory holiday!  In other provinces it's known as Family Day or Heritage Day.....here it's Islander Day......

Since it is a holiday most stores, schools, businesses & government services are closed today.  There is a winter festival happening....known as the Jack Frost Festival....aimed at families gathering for many outdoor & indoor activities....sledding, tubing, skating, horse & buggy rides and indoors there is bouncy castles, face painting....and loads of other activities for kids & their families.  Grand daughter here has a busy day of fun ahead!

I've come across a few "must have" pieces...these two items I ordered on Amazon...I'm crushing on these shoes big time....can't wait for them to arrive ......

Since I returned the pull on denim capris to Old Navy.... I was searching on Amazon and came across these....which is more what I had in mind with the elastic waist & tie .... (elastic is a girl's best friend).....

These are "barrel leg" jeans....I've never owned a pair....or tried them on.... I'm excited to see how they fit on me....

I couldn't resist this adorable night shirt....it's cute & thick enough to be worn during the summer days as well...it washed great....and I hung it to dry.  We plan to pick up an indoor drying rack (a metal one)......as I need somewhere to hang most of my sweaters to dry.  Remember the wooden ones?   So aggravating to use.....hopefully the metal ones are sturdier....

The photos of this cardigan do not do it justice....it is so gorgeous!  A Winners find.... it's snap closure....the pretty florals are not buttons....just decorative.  It is such a thick, beautiful cardigan....photos do no capture the amazing shade of green.....

I've mentioned previously I no longer purchase table runners at Home Sense....there are so much cheaper on Temu....and there are hundreds available in various lengths to chose from.   This 72" runner was a whopping $6.17!

Since Michaels is next door to Old Navy.... I decided to take a quick browse around .... spring has definately sprung there!  A few gorgeous wreaths...... on BOGO!  The first & last ones are my favourite...

A stack of "faux" books available ...... followed by a "faux leather" cushion....

Remember before Christmas when I shared this adorable poodle?   It came in this colour, a softer pink and burgundy.   Well...now they are on for 75% off!   I didn't pick one up..... if it had been a dachshund....maybe.....

Remember when these "peeps" were a thing?  Maybe they still are....but I find them nothing less than gag worthy!  Growing up....my birthday cake (in the spring).....was always covered in "boiled icing".... (again gag worthy) and these marshmellow thingeys.....I detested those cakes! And got one every year!

I never shared that with my Mom or my sister who went above & beyond for decorating & celebrating my birthday....and the preparations done for my party .......

Sorry....I digressed a bit there.  Seeing these pieces triggered that memory ....... I'm sure some love Peeps.....I am not one of them.... marshmallow or otherwise.....

This dainty over the door wreath hanger is everything..... I see it being used inside the home..... to hang a wreath on a bedroom door....

It's fairly mild here these last few days..... we're enjoying getting out for walks daily.  The pups are six weeks old today..... our son-in-law threw the name "Clancy" for a boy into the name mix!  Ugh.  I love it too!  So Yancy or Clancy....it will be one if we are blessed with a boy....

We celebrated a low key Valentines Day....gifting each other with cards, chocolates & gift cards... (I received a gift card to Home Sense/Winners).....yay!  Today we're putting a chicken stew in the crock pot....with dumplings!!  A great hardy winter meal!!

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday.....

Thanks so much for spending a bit of your day with me!

Til next time.....