Let's Catch Up

Friends...can you believe how August is slipping away on us?  We're already feeling a "touch of fall" in the air....it's darker earlier in the evenings (and mornings).....and the nights are much cooler now.  Showers off & on forecast for the week....but decent temperatures during the day.....

Before we continue I want to share a loving tribute my nephew does for his Mom (my only sister).....we lost her after a short battle with cancer in 2016.  Each year, our little village where I grew up & she lived....hangs beautiful memorial baskets on poles about the town....(sponsored by family members).....

I share with you this year's basket in loving memory of her....forever so loved & missed...

Thank you for allowing me to share that with all of you....

Because the "Ber" months are coming....I ordered a warm wrap for Clancy Mae....which will keep her snug & cozy during the winter.....

I love the turtleneck to keep the cold out.....the length is perfect for her....it's a bit loose around the middle...but she should grow into it....I'll share pic when she no longer requires her surgery wrap.  She is one week post-op today!

I have this awesome footwear in a chocolate brown colour....they are so comfy I ordered a second pair in pink.... I wear my current pair almost daily.....great for slipping on for taking Clancy Mae out, running errands and so on.....

I picked up this gorgeous cardigan a number of weeks ago....it is such a beautiful eggplant colour & fits amazing....I can wear it alone buttoned up or over another top....it is thick & a great weight...

And Clancy Mae's Christmas stocking arrived.... I'm obsessed!!  Santa Paws will have no problem finding her stocking hanging on the mantle...it's quite long & will hold a few surprises or two....

If anyone wants the Etsy sellers info.....let me know & I can share the link....the quality is exceptional...

I was coming through check out at Michaels the other day....and came across these two adorable items....I did pick up a package of the sponges....just because....

While out running errands, since I was close to the thrift store, I decided to pop in....it was relatively quiet....my first find....doxie bookends....

This Scentsy tart warmer was not in the best of condition....notice the chip....and why do people leave hardened wax when giving away or selling their warmers?  I wouldn't buy it for that reason alone.....not to mention it was way overpriced....it had a few "miles" on it.....

A pretty serving dish....anyone else finding the prices in thrift stores through the roof?  I know it can't be just here....everything in this store was "donated".....

I'm obsessed with this adorable butter dish...who doesn't love bees & butterflies?

These glasses were small & narrow....there were three of them....I really didn't need them so left them behind for someone else to enjoy....

I considered this for Clancy Mae's treats....but it just kept giving me "urn" vibes.....anyone else?

This pretty bowl was a good size...heaven knows I don't need any more bowls....but it's really pretty....and I do love pretty.....

This baby chick had a larger size Mama identical on another shelf....she likely would have fit in my cabinet....

And *sigh*..... yes I bought them....even though I'm certain I either have or have had them....I love to sit out o the deck....in my favourite spot & browse through them.....

My favourite spot on the deck....where I enjoy a cup of tea or a cold drink & get lost in a magazine...

Showers are forecast here for later this morning....shortly we will take Clancy Mae for a quick outing to the trail.....she only walks a few feet but it gives her a bit of an outing....one more week of R & R to go!!

I'll leave you with some beautiful colour in the front gardens....gorgeous pink & purple Phlox and coneflowers.......

And one of my favourite day lilies...."Bogeyman" is the variety it is known as....I call them "stunning"....

Be sure and join me later today, I'll be sharing over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays

and please share some love over at https://www.gracefilledmoments.me/ where I'll be sharing on the monthly Sweet Tea & Friends monthly link up.....(August is currently open).....

Have an awesome day & many thanks for spending a bit of your day with me!!

Til next time......

A Visit To The Bookstore-And I Don't Read Books!!

In my defence....I went in search of a magazine I enjoy - to my disappointment....it wasn't there!  I used to read books all the time....then something happened...I now have the attention span of a gnat!!   I have tried to get back into reading....I even changed my interests in reading material to no avail.  

One failed attempt found me relaxing on the deck, with what promised to be an interesting read.  So, I began....until I realized my neighbours vehicle in his yard.  Hmmm....wonder why he was off work that day?  Back to my book.  I've never seen that bird here before, wonder what it is?   Back to my book...reading the same paragraph....again.  Oh, Mrs. So & So walking past.....stopped to have a conversation (15 minutes) then back to my book.  Re-read the same paragraph....again.   Then the waste truck emptied the cart....since I'm not into my book....I may as well go retrieve it.  

And I gave up my book.  Maybe someday I'll try again....but not this day.

Want to know what I did find?  Let's take a peek!  Pyjamas!  My only purchase.....but they are so comfortable!!  They were available in butter yellow, pink & blue....(my favourite).....each set came in its own little drawstring bag...

Not sure why a book store carries pyjamas....but I'm glad they do!!   And adorable Hallowe'en mugs!  

And covered mushroom & pumpkin candles - they smelled amazing!!!  I was so tempted.....

A couple of adorable re-usable canvas bags.....to carry books maybe?

No explanation on why I found this one exceptionally adorable....and I could use another bag, right?

Almost spooky season....

And....I left with pyjamas....no magazine or book!  I popped into a discount store....they had candles there too....only $10 each....less the cost of the ones at the book store.....but again....I looked but didn't touch!

I might be getting good at this....

These tins were on sale.....I use liquid laundry detergent....and the box holding my dryer sheets seems to be doing it's job.....and I have no where to set a tin....a shelf over the washer & dryer is out of reach...I'd need a step ladder....so on the dryer.....in their box....the dryer sheets will remain.....

By this time, my stomach was telling me it was way past lunch time....so I headed home.  The weather today promises to be another warm one....then we are going into a cool down for a few days....with some showers & rain on the way.  We had a thundershower the other night....complete with heat lightening!  A rare occurrence here .....

Clancy Mae continues her recovery.....a couple more days of pain medication....and ten more days of R & R.  She doesn't bother with her incision site....of course it is covered....but she doesn't make any attempt to chew or lick so that is a win!

Thanks so much for being here....have an awesome weekend!!

Til next time.....

Pet Surgery Recovery Wraps

The onesies were a nightmare to deal with....not made for a dachshund with a long back!  Woke up in the night to find Clancy had wiggled her way out of hers!  Nekkid she was!!!

I popped into the pet store.....and while I found a great surgery recovery suit there.....the leg openings were large enough to stick Clancy's head through!!  I knew her short legs would never stay in those openings.

The sales clerk mentioned when her cat was spayed, her veterinary clinic sold surgery recovery wraps, that lace up the back....no need to remove for potty breaks!  Sounded too good to be true...we took Clancy in for a personal fitting....and look how awesome this little "hospital gown" type wrap is!

These are cat size XS....and fit Clancy Mae perfect!!  She pays no attention to having it on....I purchased two ..... an extra for when laundering one....

I'm going to suggest to my veterinary clinic to carry these.....there are ones for dogs as well....but due to Clancy Mae's small size.....the cat ones fit really well!!

These will make the next two weeks much easier to get through!!

Clancy Mae - Surgery Update

Clancy Mae did awesome having her surgery....everything went great!!  It's a relief to have it behind us....

No walking for two weeks....or jumping.  We put the ball pit away - as she jumps in & out of it-she can still play with the balls....and we set up an x-pen....

We have a pain medication & sleep aid (if needed) - first dose of pain medication will be in the morning....

She had a light snack when she got home....will have a bit more before bed.....

She lost another tooth last evening....that is six we have found....but she's lost more than we've discovered..... 

Clancy's Spay Day & Let's Browse Bath & Body Works Together

Clancy Mae's spay day is today!  She's struggling so to eat kibble the past couple of days....we found another tooth on the floor!  That is six we've come across so far....likely a few more we haven't found.  

She hasn't had much appetite & even though her kibble pieces are small....she struggles to chew & have no doubt her mouth is sore.  We will be happy when the teething phase is over!  And the heat likely isn't helping....thank dawg for quick dips in the pool to cool her off & we're keeping the house cool with the air on....another warm one in the forecast for today!  We had thunder & lightening overnight....

Clancy Mae had a quick at home spa treatment...nothing like a sweet smelling pup with clean ears!  Hopefully, her nails will be trimmed when she is under anethesia today.  I'll update once her surgery is over & we can bring her home....

Her CKC registration papers arrived....her Daddy's name is Crocus Creeks Wyatt and her Mama's is  Kenleap Lady Danger.....

Before we browse Bath & Body Works.....remember the dachshund treat jar I ordered?  Well....that was a bust...I must have missed the dimensions.....but it is much too small...not serviceable at all...cute but of little use to me....it was sent back.....

Bath & Body Works is full on fall & Hallowe'en mode...I managed to pick up a few things....how adorable is this soap holder?

Some pretty soap & candle holders.....everything decked out......I'm so crushing on this ghost!!!

And what great candle holders they have in stock.....these soft fabric pumpkins are available in a great choice of colours...

Prepare yourself for the price of this gorgeous piece......$275!!  *thud*.   Did you just faint? I near did..

What an adorable little bag to fill....luv it!!

They were giving out coupons to use for future purchase.....I have about 5 of them....I shared with daughter & neighbour.....and plan to use one to pick up this amazing cauldron candle holder!  It lights up!  Bonus!

And how about this guy...(or gal).....spooky!

And they have such a collection of wallflower plug ins.....and dozens of scents to use with them....I think I picked up 10 scent refills....in my defence - they were on sale!

I managed to restrain myself...but chose three....the first one....to use in the kitchen....(they also double as nightlights)......this kitchen mixer is holding my favourite scent - Pumpkin Pecan Waffles.....smells amazing!!

I couldn't resist this adorable piece for the bath....how adorable are the bubbles and that towel! Such great details....

The third one (sorry for this not so great photo.....it was getting dark).....I placed in the main bedroom....it's holding a Lavender & Vanilla scent....

Of course the room sprays were on sale.....in my favourite scent...I picked up a couple......

The one wick candles were also on sale.....and again, my favourite scent!  The sales clerk advised the best way to get a sense of the scent of any particular candle....is to open it & sniff the lid!  The scent is stronger there....who knew?  

Someone asked if I was done using tarts.....don't be silly......

 

Gosh...I do love that store!  Not hard to tell, right?

Once we drop Clancy Mae off this morning, I have a few errand to run...(keep my mind busy).  The surgery suits I ordered were a bust....neither XS or Small sizes fit well.  I picked up a pack of onesies in the baby section at Wal Mart.....however the preemie size I purchased are too small, I need to exchange for the newborn size.

I think they will work well, to keep her from getting at her incision.  Mr. Seventies mentioned we will need to cut out a hole for her tail.....I never even thought of that, lol!  For potty breaks the onesies are easy enough to snap open & roll up out of the way.....

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

Thanks bunches for hanging out with me.....so greatly appreciated!

Til next time....