Monday Catch Up

After a rainy, foggy & wet weekend away....the sun is up here at home & the next few days looking cool....but promising.   A little red doxie was so loved & well taken care of with daughter & family....she was excited to see her Mom & Dad arrive home....after her supper, since the rain had let up....we were able to go for a short walk on the trails...

I did more browsing than buying while away.....most stores we visited....such as Winners, Home Sense & thrift stores....we have here....except for Wheaton's Home Decor & Furniture.   I wish we had a location here...New Brunswick has about four stores....and I've visited at least two in Nova Scotia....although Inspired Living is about a close second....

First business was to pick up the dachshund diamond art kits....(daughter was working on hers last evening).....I'll meet my friend for lunch & deliver hers later in the week.  It took a bit of searching for the kits.....even though their website claimed to have them in stock in our first stop in Nova Scotia....there were none in store....

I was able to order online at a Halifax location & pick up the next day....

My only purchase at Wheatons was two LED candles....

The store was super busy, making it a challenge to thoroughly see all I wanted to see....last evening though I did an order on their online store....I've had these tarts before....and ordered a couple of packages of each scent...

I'm obsessed with felt tree ornaments....and ordered six of each of these....the snowman sweaters were unavailable in the store....are these little mugs of cocoa not adorable?

I saw this warming pad in store....and quickly added it to my order....

I'll share a few of the photos I was able to get in store....there were dozens of shoppers milling about...they carry a small line of clothing, sleep wear, hats & mitts....I meant to pick this up before leaving & fully forgot (and it's not on their online site)...

Numerous outfits for Giddy Goose...available in the standard goose size & smaller geese as well...my favourite is the Canada "goose" outfit....

This antique washing machine held a large supply of laundry soap, aptly named "Hog Wash"....and how about that adorable pig?

Cutest set of "cluckers"....sitting on a warming pad...

And of course, these adorable dachshund mugs and note book....loved them both!!

One final look at one of the displays....it was a challenge to get many photos....with so many shoppers in the store....

At this location, the upstairs is full of gorgeous Canadian made furniture....everything from bedroom furniture to dining sets & cabinets....to a huge assortment of Christmas canvases....this stunning tree & reindeer must look amazing at night....from inside and out....

Once we arrived home, had a snack & settled I did a bit of on-line shopping...ordering Clancy Mae a coverup from a company in the UK....I had last ordered (for Liesel) in 2017 & it's much too big for Clancy Mae....she is smaller than any of our previous dachshunds....I suspect she won't get much bigger....(she is now nine months old......

These wraps are so easy to use....slip over the head & snap around the belly....easy to toss in the washer & dryer as well....

I ordered the wrap in the colour "Foxglove" ...... such a gorgeous shade....

I saw a gal at Wheaton's carrying this canvas tote....and soon learned her daughter had purchased it for her...from Amazon!  I'm in need of more carrying totes in the SUV....I quickly ordered one for myself...

A friend send me a link to a 50% off sale on Under Armour's website....I quickly ordered a couple of things for Mr. Seventies....for Christmas....loving the colour of this long sleeve tee....

He is always in need of an extra pair of sneakeers......and at 50% off.....they were a great deal....

And nothing like getting myself a little early Christmas present....I'm crushing on the gorgeous turquoise colour....

This midi sweatshirt screams me... in the lavender shade....even though it's on back order....I'm looking forward to its arrival it will be worth the wait....it does come in a variety of other colours as well.....

We must have had brutal winds while we were away for a couple of days....the lawns & decks are covered in oak leaves!  Mr. Seventies removed some from the small deck & steps last evening....as when they are wet....they are a slipping hazard.  Today he plans to rake them....even though there is still a fair amount yet on a couple of oak trees....

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

Thanks so much for being here today.....

Til next time....

Mr. Seventies Birthday Weekend!!

 

We're celebrating Mr. Seventies birthday this weekend in Nova Scotia with extended family!!    Weather is going to be wet...but that won't dampen our spirits!  We are so looking forward to meeting the newest member of our family....our nephew & wife have a brand new baby girl & we can't wait to meet her!

Clancy Mae will be staying with daughter & family....our first time away from her!  She will be very well taken care of....there is no one I would want her to be with than family she loves & is familiar with.  And we can enjoy our weekend knowing she is safe, loved....and getting spoiled...

We have a couple of stops to make on the way....this adorable diamond art kit is sold at Michaels....however none available in our location.  We'll stop in Truro....and check out their location...I need to pick up three kits....for myself, daughter & Kim, fellow dachshund Mom....

I'm hoping I have the patience to complete mine.....a while back my nephew's wife gifted me this adorable dachshund...and .she made it from a diamond kit.  Daughter loved it so much, she purchased & finished one as well....

Our second stop enroute is a quick visit to our other nephew & his wife....and Mr. Seventies has bags of holly for her....she spends about four days putting up their Christmas decorations....and uses a load of holly inside and out....

It will give us a chance to see them....I'm hoping they can squeeze in a visit with us this month or next...

Anyone having fun playing around with Chatgpt?  Daughter plans to have a propane fireplace installed...and used Chatgpt to get inspiration & ideas.....and wow....the mock ups are gorgeous!

I decided to put in a couple of photos of our bedroom....leaving the bedding & furniture as is...and here are a couple of inspiration photos it came up with...mainly easy decor pieces to switch out.  While the top of the dresser is different....it gives great ideas for decor pieces....this one is my favourite...

Of course the cow framed canvas is a win for me....I came across this one & I'm obsessed with the colours...I wish there were frame colour choices...but black is all that is available...and rather than the scrolly things....I'd use sconces....

The second choice is lovely as well.....just not as soft & romantic as the first choice.....I do love the Always Kiss Me Goodnight over the bed.....

So, what do you think?  Do you prefer one look over the other?  These are small changes that will be easy to do...stay tuned....

Today is the first day of Inspired Living's Christmas Open House....I plan to visit there...and shop in Halifax on Saturday as well....they have a lovely Wheaton's location ....

We hoping to do a "mini" birthday celebration with family here this evening...nothing major....pizza,  cupcakes & prezzies.....

Have an awesome weekend & look forward to sharing with you on Monday!!

Til next time..

Christmas Open House!!

 Inspired Living is hosting a Christmas Open House at their store from November 5-8, 2026!!! 

Can't wait to take it in!!  Hope you will tag along....

Christmas Goodness in Stores!!

 

Happy November....the second official "ber" month!!  It's a busy month....with sales & craft fairs starting to wind up....my neighbour & I have plans to take in one mid November....in Sumerside....as well as visit the new Winners there....and Prestige homes (decor store).  We'll likely take a lunch in somewhere along the way as well...a couple of the high schools have huge craft sales each year....along with many groups & halls....it's hard to keep up with so many!

It's cooled down weather-wise....frost on a few over-nights.  We need to bundle up for most trail walks now....winter coats, warm gloves & hats.....and Clancy Mae has a few warm wardrobe choices to keep her comfortable....

Inspired Living is bursting at the seams with Christmas goodness....new stock coming in all the time....I love browsing there...hope you enjoy tagging along...

Oh these puppies are adorable....even if they aren't dachshunds...

These cardinal cookie jars were on special for $20...saw a few heading out the door...

This jolly old fella was almost as tall as me...

I am obsessed with these carollers...available in this larger size....as well as a smaller set....I wish I had room or somewhere to place them.....

 Don't they look awesome?  The detail in their clothing is amazing....

A couple of adorable gingerbread pillows....too cute & the "stach" cushion is pretty sweet....

I'm crushing hard on these nutcrackers....which are much taller than the ones I picked up for our tree....and the colours are insane....and for only $6.99 each!!

This pup....although not a dachshund either....is precious....a cute little pug I think....my second favourite breed....

I'm thinking I may pick up a set of these skates & attach them to the wreath I'll be hanging on the front door....they are a generous size....

In other news.....the snowsuit for Clancy Mae.....was a bust!  She is not a fan....and even with the legs rolled up....she still manages to get her feet out....and then stumbles around....(while funny...not practical)....

This is her desired spot in the afternoons when the sun is beaming in....to flop in the recliner...and bask in the rays of sunshine....spoiled pup she is!!

Today's weather is forecast to be in the double digits today....great day to enjoy the trails!

Please join me later today...I'll be sharing over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday as well as https://www.gracefilledmoments.me/2026/10/31/sweet-tea-friends-november-link-up/ for Sweet Tea & Friends (November Link Up)....

And again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays...

Thanks so much for joining me today....so appreciate it!!  

Til next time....

Hallowe'en Weekend!

 

October is winding down....the trick or treaters will be out in full force tomorrow night!  Our plan is to join granddaughter & family.....with Clancy Mae in tow & go door to door in their neighbourhood.  They live in a community which is home to many young families.....so they have a large number of kids out & about!

We seldom get many.....even though we have sidewalks....our road is busy....no matter what time of day or night it is.  We will leave a bowl of treats on our step....and take most of our treats to daughter's & they will be handed out there!  Clancy Mae has her costume all ready!

We spent a morning packing up all the Hallow'en decor...since we will have a busy weekend and it takes a bit of time to get everything put away & the house given a good cleaning...

We had a lovely, quiet anniversary celebration.  Rather than dine out....we chose to try delicious subs from a new spot..... Firehouse Subs!   We enjoyed a quiet meal & snacks by the fire.....and reminisced our wedding day....all those years ago!  Add an additional four years prior & we've been together a total of 47 years!!!  (yep...we are that old)....

Mr. Seventies gifted me beautiful roses & an Amazon gift card...(he knows me well)....

I gifted him a refill of his favourite shave cream....sourced from a local entrepreneur.  I began purchasing from this local gentleman....a number of years ago.  The first purchase consisted of a stein filled with his own shave cream (available in a number of scents) and a shave brush!

Mr. Seventies says the quality of the cream is the best he has used....and continues to use.  I usually purchase refills a couple of times a year....(refill bladders are great for those guys who already own steins)....he has a couple of steins and 2-3 of the excellent quality shave brushes....

I discovered Olin....and his shave creams a number of years ago at an outdoor market....and have been a loyal customer for Mr, Seventies ever since!  (Mr. Seventies was even gifted a t-shirt).   Of course the company has grown by leaps & bounds since then....that happens when you have a superior product!

I popped into Winners one afternoon.....and I don't say this lightly....there was so much Christmas decor in store....I was overwhelmed!  Me.  Overwhelmed.  But I was.  

Winners sells clothing along with a host of home decor!  I couldn't resist this soft & cozy chocolate brown sweater....(I don't hang sweaters, I fold & store them on a shelf or in a drawer).....but I wanted to share a pic....

I had discovered larger brass bells when I shopped on the mainland.....but they were only available in larger sizes there.... I waited & hoped the smaller versions would be come available at Home Sense or Winners here....

And they did....I'm obsessed with them!!  They will look awesome on the hearth, with the garland & brass bells we hang on the mantle above....

Remember the snowsuit I ordered for Clancy Mae?  Well...it didn't go as planned!  What a chore to fit it on her.....and even with rolling up the legs....she was having no part of them!!

What was I thinking?  If nothing else....we had a great laugh at her expense!  Return to sender....

Wishing everyone a Happy & Safe Hallowe'en!  Let's hope the weather co-operates wherever you are!

Til next time....