A Few Fall Throws - AKA "Boo Blankets"

I have a weakness for fall throws....and these ones don't disappoint!  Granddaughter calls them "Boo blankets'....Winners does not disappoint with their selections....

I thought I'd share a few of the ones I found.....and the one that was too pretty to resist....I' crushing on the colours in this one....

Nothing anything cozier than snuggling up in a warm throw on a cool fall evening....

I love using a warm throw when we have the fire pit light outside, the wood is crackling & enjoying a toasted marshmallow.....or two....aren't the soft colours beautiful in this one?  It was my second choice & almost came home with me....

This is the one I couldn't resist....the gorgeous, vibrant colours....it will look amazing tossed on the bottom of the bed....

These next two are definately giving off Hallowe'en vibes.....

There was also a great assortment of dish towels....I have quite a few fall ones....and Clancy Mae is tall enough now to pull them off when hung on the freezer drawer handle....about the only spot I can hang them.....

I'll be sharing, later in the week my fall finds at Bath & Body Works....what a great selection of awesomeness they have.....

Just to push the season along even further.....my thoughts went to the issue of Clancy Mae not having a stocking to hang on the mantle this Christmas....what will Santa Paws ever put her treats in on Christmas Eve?

Etsy does not disappoint....I was wanting a good side knitted stocking....and chose a white one with a red cuff.....personalized with her name....and a red dachshund head embroidered on it as well....

Aren't these just beautiful?

I'm excited for her stocking to arrive....the seller's reviews are stellar....

Oh...I almost forgot we saw the musical production of "Come From Away" over the weekend!  Wow is all I can say!!  The Confederation Centre theatre seats over 1,000 and it was full to capacity!  It was an amazing production....we followed it up enjoying a delicious meal at the Redwater Rustic Grille....a beautiful, quiet, intimate spot....we enjoy the atmosphere....and the food is amazing!  We're not into pub food....and there is an abundance of pubs especially in the downtown area.....

After our meal, we browsed the downtown area...I popped into Seahouse clothing shop....it was really busy...with lots of tourists taking advantage of a great sale!  I picked up a gorgeous deep pink embroidered sweatshirt....at a phenomenal sale price....

The salesgirl was a huge help in assisting me with sizes....I thought the large would be too big, but she assured me the sweatshirts will shrink once washed....so I went with a large....I'd rather it fit large...than be too small....

I'd also been seeing these Clark's clog-type sandal all over the internet....I decided to trust the Clark name & ordered a pair....and I wasn't disappointed! I ordered them in black....they come in brown as well I think...

As a rule, I shy away from anything with a heel....but these have a really soft footbed...and are so comfortable...and can be worn with anything....

That is about all from here....the weather has been hot...and amazing although mid week we have more rain in the forecast!  We've been getting in a lot of pool time....the potatoes in the garden are in blossom (which means delicious new potatoes soon)!

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Thanks so much for sharing your time with me today....

Til next time....

Warehouse Sale

I finally had a chance to visit Inspired Living's Warehouse...and honestly, I didn't see too much that caught my eye....a bit disappointing....

This is their old location.....they use it as a warehouse....and hold sales to move items out.  This location is east of the city....which is a bit of a drive compared to their new, larger store.....but I thought I would check it out....

These caught my eye....but too big to fit in my cabinet....and each one had a shiny, hard coating applied to it....hard to tell in the photo tho...

My neighbour couldn't believe I passed on this sign...they have a pool as well...she may pop out & pick it up for their deck wall....I warned she may get some to take up the skinny dip offer....lol!!

Very pretty pitcher....there were other pieces (salt & pepper shakers)......kitchen tool caddies....

Crushing on this Santa canvas....I suspect it didn't last too long...clearance price of $65....

This canvas was available in two sizes....this large one & an additional smaller size....wow....what a statement it would make on a large wall or entry....I'm holding out hope our blue sunflowers grow.....

Now these....there were only two....I wasn't long picking them both up....aren't they gorgeous....and the perfect size.....loving the antique brass look.....

I wanted them for our mantle....the battery operated flameless candles were from the warehouse sale as well...sold in packages of two and can be set to "burn" with a six hour timer on the bottom of each candle....I'm so happy with them!  I'm on the hunt for a new mantle clock....I'm not wanting a wall clock....not sure if we need a clock in the family room....since our phones are not usually to far away....

Because I came across these battery operated flameless candles with a remote on Amazon...I'm now on the hunt for black candle holders (or ones I can spray paint black if need be).....aren't these adorable?  (and much more expensive on PB website).....can't wait to display them.....

It's overcast here today....showers in the forecast!  It rained all day & evening yesterday.....we did get a short walk in with Clancy Mae after supper.....but we needed to cut it short as it started to rain....again!

Little granddaughter will be spending the day with us....we are looking forward to that....don't think it will be a pool day....but the weekend weather looks hopeful....

Have an awesome day wherever you are....

Til next time.....

 

Warning-Hallowe'en & Fall Awesomeness Ahead!!

If seeing fall & Hallowe'en decor in July upsets or bothers you....this post might not be for you!  But....if you are like me & fall is your favourite time of year....let's cruise around Michael's.....

The reason for my visit  (not that I need a reason) ....was to pick up an additional package of sachet bags as my lavender was ready for picking.....it didn't take long to harvest a bunch.....here they are reaching for the sun...6-8 hours of sun is their requirement....

Mr. Seventies offered to help strip blossoms.....then I did up 12-13 little sachets!  Still plenty of lavender left to put up a few more!  I have bags done up for a couple of gals in our neighbourhood, daughters & myself......  

Oh the beautiful scent lavender leaves behind!!  We plan to visit the lavender distillery here...&  pick up a a potted variety that is larger & stockier  & darker than ours......

While at Michaels, I took in the amazing decor...let's have a boo at some of the things I found....like this tall pitcher...luv it....

And cushions galore....a much larger selection than our Home Sense has currently....

Pardon me while I swoon over these two.......

This throw is gorgeous.......besides the beautiful fall colours....it is so soft & cozy....

Pumpkins everywhere.....a great crop of them.....

I love these stackable ones.....smaller than the one I set out...

I stumbled across a large display of tarts..."hello, my name is Charlotte &  I'm a tart-a-holic" .....

And I may have purchased three of this particular scent.....smells amazing ......

These candles look delicious.....the muffins actually look so real and smell good enough to eat....

This praline tart smells wonderful too.....as does the slice of pumpkin pie!!

These next two are my favourite....and may have come home with me.....

Made in real cast iron frying pan & baking dish....and look good enough to eat right out of the pan!

I purchased them on different days.....so I'd be able to use a special 40% off coupon for each .....(a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do, right?) .......

How cute are these witch's boots?  Must be hard to fly without them....

I'm crushing on this guy.....would be great to set treats in on Hallowe'en night.....

This garland would look awesome on the mantle....the colours are so beautiful ......

Now these colours are not my jam....there seems to be a great deal of pink-pastel Hallowe'en pieces available....I'm not a skeleton anything fan either.....

This sign would be great to hang at the back (or front) door....

There was so much more to see & staff were busy unboxing items & setting them out.....which means a second trip to the store is warranted!!  

Stay tuned!  And.......have you been to Bath and Body Works lately?  Wow is all I could say during my recent stop there!  I have lots of awesomeness to share from there too!  Another day.....

If fall is not your thing or it's too early.....let's pop back into summer with delicious strawberries!  Mr. Seventies picked two full bowls in less than 15 minutes at a local U-Pick close by!  Fat, ripe & so good...a few strawberry shortcakes were enjoyed!  And I froze a large bag so far.....they will be great to add into my apple crisp recipe!

We've been keeping Clancy Mae busy with two walks daily on the various trails......this one is her favourite....she's looking for ducks! (she can hear them quacking).....where are those darn ducks?

Found them!!  Paddling away & quacking up a storm....they were difficult to photograph....we were standing on a bridge above them...

That's about what's been happening here.....it will soon be time to head out for our first walk of the day...in keeping with my motto "a tired dog.....is a quiet dog"......

Poor Clancy Mae is losing her baby teeth.....so far we've collected four (three being molars)....losing them is proving to be difficult to chew her kibble.....but she manages!  She still wants to be hand fed....so softening her kibble in a bowl is not an option....it will be great when her permanent teeth are in....in the mean time  she has no problem tearing out patches of our wool rug!  *sigh*.  Such is life with a puppy!

Thanks so much for spending your time with me today....and trust you are enjoying your summer!  

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Bye for now.....til next time.....

What A Croc(s)!

I ordered my second pair of Crocs....these ones were on back order & when they came in stock....I ordered a pair.  These are suede ones in the colour Milk Chocolate.....a great colour for fall!  I wear my red ballet Crocs with the strap forward....rather than behind my ankle...as I will with these ones too.  In the past I had never been a huge fan of Crocs....but they have been coming out with an expanded line with sandals & various styles....

I prefer footwear I can slip into....rather than have to tie or secure to my feet....

Clancy Mae is losing her baby teeth....more than we've actually been able to find (only 2)...but upon closer inspection it appears she has lost quite a few & the new teeth are poking through!  Since she doesn't require $$ from the tooth fairy.....she is happy to receive a new chew toy...(this one is already missing its nose)....

After one of our evening walks, we stopped into a local dairy bar....close by our home....and Clancy Mae enjoyed her first pup cup!!

She didn't manage to finish it all....we were able to bring it home & place it in the freezer...she will enjoy it another day....

As a rule we don't usually have too many thunderstorms roll through.  As we were walking on the trail one morning, we heard thunder & the skies turned an ominous black!  We cut our walk short....and just made it back to the SUV as the first drops of rain hit the windshield!

It turned out to be quite the thunder & lightening storm....with torrential downpours....I'm thankful we turned around on our walk when we did! We had a second storm roll through that same. afternoon....and had to rush to cover the deck furniture & roll down the umbrella!!

It was warm & muggy afterwards....the storms did little to clear the air!  As well, we had hazy smoke from the fires burning in Quebec...(some of our firefighters are there to help out!)....

Oh the noise this SUV is making!  It's embarrassing.....our mechanic will do the repair to the catalytic converter next week.....as a pipe required as well, is on order.  A new converter, through the dealthership is $1,700 + tax + shipping!!  Plan B to repair is the only option! 

It appears my tart obsession has not abated much....I ordered a few from Bass Pro (I love that store) in New Brunswick!   Can't wait to burn these in the fall...I also found a couple of delicious scents at Michaels....

Do you think they have a support group for tart-a-holics?  Surely I can't be the only one.....

Today's weather is looking awesome.....Mr. Seventies hope to pick a few fresh strawberries at a U-Pick close by....hope to freeze a few although they are never as good as fresh!

The stores here are full of Hallowe'en & fall goodness!!!  (so be warned)!  Oh, I get excited to take it all in!!

Have an awesome weekend & thanks for being here with me!!

Til next time....