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The store Inspired Living is jammed pack full of home goods & furniture....at their new location!  Lately they've been having "Warehouse" sales at their old location....on weekends.  I plan to visit that location hopefully next weekend.....it's usually crowded & hard to peruse items....but I'll make the attempt.....maybe if I drop in early afternoon to avoid the rush....

In the meantime....there is so much to see in their new store....like this deck sign...I almost purchased it....but the $34.99 sticker price was a bit much....what do you think?  It's a metal sign....and would look awesome on the pool deck wall....I'm still mulling it over.....

Now I don't get the obsession with these solar air balloons...but they cannot keep them in stock!  They don't appeal to me.....maybe I'm missing something....to each his own as my Mom used to say...

Have you ever tried potato soap?  Me either.....now I have enjoyed potato fudge (and it was delicious)....but Anne of Green Gables potato soap is new to me.....would make a great stocking stuffer tho....

I love dough bowls.....real ones & reproductions....I'd love to come across a larger one for the kitchen table....to fill with all kinds of goodies....what would you put in one?  Let me know your ideas in the comments....

This little ewe gets me every time....adorable....

As does this beautiful vase.....I could just see it holding a beautiful bouquet of spring tulips.....

I love that Inspired Living carries Canadian made furniture.....this lovely sectional would be beautiful in a small family room or condo....I am, however not a fan of the thin arms....

And.....see those wicker trunks to the right of the sectional?  *swoon*.  What a gorgeous coffee table they would make.....and extra storage....I'm obsessed with them....

Now no hate, ok?  Some think it's too early...but I'm not one of them & I was excited to turn the corner & see these....

Just a sneak peek of the goodness to come!  

Love, love, love these Canada geese!!  Since I was a little girl & used to feed them in my home town with my Dad....and then with my own children.....I've loved them....we have them here & we've had outings to feed them & the ducks with our little granddaughter....

And....speaking of things I love.....how adorable is this gorgeous red head?  Snoozing away after a great walk on the trail!  One evening, we met a veterinary student with her Newfoundland "pup" Norman.....who at nine months of age already weighed 90 pounds!!  Talk about a gentle giant....and Clancy Mae was very excited to meet him!!  I wish I'd been carrying my phone to get a photo or two....

She's a busy gal....and has brought us so much joy....everyone loves her & we get comments all the time on her gorgeous colour & personality....

We are attending a musical later in the month.....then going out for dinner afterwards.....the title of the musical is "Come From Away"......

The play centres around  the true story of 9/11.....when all planes were grounded & how a small airport in Newfoundland (Canada).....welcomed & helped out in anyway they could the many planes & passengers forced to land so quickly.....

The production does not run every day.....and to be able to get two seats together where it is showing( for Mr. Seventies & I) was a bit of a challenge....but I was able to secure a matinee performance....on a Saturday later in the month.....Clancy Mae will be spending that Saturday afternoon  & evening (while we enjoy an early evening meal afterwards) with daughter & family......

Also the term, "Come From Away" or CFA is the name here given to "non Islanders"...(those of us who were not born here).....so we are in fact - CFAs.   It's not a nasty term....just a bit of a running joke....you will never be a true "Islander" if you weren't born here.....no matter how long you live here!  I once typed an obituary (my first job here was working at the local newspaper)....and my duties included catching up  on the many obituaries that needed publishing!

This one obituary, was for a dear woman who moved here.....as an infant with her family...lived here all her life & passed away at the age of eighty-four.   And her obituary still read that she was "formerly of" wherever she had been born!  After 83+ years - she still was not a true Islander!  I had to chuckle....

We have a pane of glass in the family room window that needs replacing....just the glass not the window.  The "seal" between the glass has broken...causing the window to look dirty....all the time!  Was driving us crazy.....the glass company called & came out to measure for the replacement.   We should receive a price quote today...(not that it matters.....the glass needs replacing).....and were advised it usually takes a month after measuring for the repair.   We had new windows, doors & siding put on this Seventies Split in 1995!!

With our smaller windows....when this would happen.....Mr. Seventies would pop the window out & drop it off for new glass.....but that is not an option for this larger piece....we will be very happy to have it replaced....we detest dirty windows.....we give ours a thorough cleaning inside and out every spring & fall.....

Today promises to be a hot one...the next few days as well....great pool days!   Even Clancy Mae has been enjoying a few dips!!  (she does an pawsome dog paddle)....

I'll be sharing later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays!  Be sure and join us & share some love to fellow bloggers!!

Thanks so much for spending time with me today....so appreciated!

Til next time....

 

Thrift Store Stop 2.0 & More Tarts!!

I was close to another thrift shop a few days ago & decided to take a quick look around....I found this adorable hoodie for Clancy Mae....it will be great for fall....for $3 I couldn't leave it there....

Tole painting at its finest.....someone was a very talented painter.....

What a great holder for make up brushes....or any brushes for that matter.....

This coffee mug shaped piece is actually a small candle holder....a tea light candle (even battery operated) could be placed inside....

 A great sign for the upcoming holiday season.....

My only purchase.....for some reason I'm attracted to bowls....not that I really needed another bowl....I just like this one....and for $2 I couldn't leave it there.....

I then stopped into my favourite pharmacy/grocery/postal outlet/gift shop......and I just "happened" to stroll by the tart display.....my achilles heel so to speak....

They now have tarts that come in larger sizes - these are 8 pack I think....rather than the usual 4 pack....unfortunately none were any of my favourite scents....

However, I couldn't resist picking up a few packs of one of my favourites.....since I happen to be right there, right?.....and the Vanilla & Butterscotch smell amazing.........

This lovely vase was in the gift shop section.....it's quite a tall piece....I'm a bit obsessed....

And look at this adorable wall plug in fragrance holder....an adorable bee skep.....there was a great selection of fragrant vials to fit into it as well.....

Yup.....guilty as charged.....I'll forever be a dog person.....

We've been enjoying warm & humid days.....which means plenty of pool time.....and we love it!!  Daughter & family join us most days for dips in the pool & last evening we enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs on the barbecue followed by strawberry shortcake for dessert!

Today, the SUV finally goes in for repair....the catalytic converter hopefully can be repaired - the part is only available at the dealership for the hefty price of $1700!  And we'd have to order it....and so on!  Our mechanic is hoping he can repair it....I can't wait until we upgrade this vehicle....it won't hurt my feelings any to let it go.....

It also requires an MVI this month....vehicles are such a poor investment aren't they?

Thanks so much for visiting with me today.....wishing you a fantastic weekend!!

Til next time......

Quick Thrift Store Stop

Yesterday we had a reprieve from the hot weather....it was cool & windy....but refreshing...today and most of the week is promising hot temperatures again!  It's currently a balmy 9 C (48 F).....a chilly morning for sure!

I was running errands a few days ago & popped into the thrift store....it was not crazy busy....which was awesome....I didn't see much though that caught my eye....saw this pretty vase, but it had no price tag....

This might have been someone's woodworking project?  Maybe??

The had a vast number of coffee mugs.....something I don't need more of....but fun to check out....this one was sold at Indigo originally.....

 This adorable one was painted in someone's ceramic class....I love me a gnome....

Someone will have to explain why this one was priced at $19.99!  No apparent markings or brand name.....go figure.....

Tim Horten's collectable mugs usually sell quickly....this is one that came out at Christmas time....

Another couple of mugs from Indigo.....I suspect from a fall or Christmas collection of mugs...

That is an adorable wiener dog on this one....I left it for someone else to enjoy.....

I considered getting this star....possibly to hang on Mr. Seventies storage barn....maybe next time if it's still there when I drop in....

I came across this adorable little blanket....would have been cute for Clancy Mae....but we have a variety of blankets so far....

That was the only thrift shop I had time to check out....next time I'll visit another one....

Our Red Prince Weigela is in full bloom....it is gorgeous....and so pretty....

Mr. Seventies has spread eight yards of black mulch in the flower gardens....he's thinking he wants to top off the side lawn garden...I suggested he waits til we get cooler weather.....before he has a few more yards delivered.  Our neighbour commented that the gardens are Mr. Seventies "cathedral"......he's not wrong....

The temperatures are forecast to be warm again this week....we've been enjoying the pool....even Clancy Mae is getting in on the action....and an abundance of pool floats....like Flingo the Flamingo and Doug the dinosaur....Sneaky Snake....along with Allie the Alligator.....to name a few....

We've been enjoying walking on the trails....in the mornings & evenings....there is one trail that is our favourite...we call it the "Bunny Trail".....as we've seen as many as five bunnies at one time....the trail is sheltered with trees....so refreshing after hot days....and Clancy Mae needs exercise.....as do we....

She is watching them intently here.....the minute we get within fifteen feet of them.....they hop off into the woods....

She is growing & lost her first baby tooth....grand daughter inquired if the tooth fairy came!  She did...and left Clancy Mae a new chew toy!  At weigh in last week....she tipped the scales at 7.4 pounds!   She weighed 3.5 pounds when she arrived in April....wonderful to see her filling out!

Thanks so much for spending a bit of your time with me today!  Join me later over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays!

Til next time.....

Summer Finally Arrived!!

Everyone is likely tired of me grumbling about our weather.....yesterday I think was the turning point!  It was hot, sunny with an awesome breeze - we spent the day & evening hanging out on the decks. swimming in the pool & enjoyed our traditional Canada Day barbecue with daughter & family!

It was a wonderful Canada Day....and....today we have a "heat" warning in place!  I luv it!!  It can't be too hot for me....we plan to walk Clancy Mae early while it's still cool....and enjoy the amazing weather & dips in the pool!  We have to pop into our veterinary clinic on our way home....to have her weighed & purchase her flea, worm & tick medication....

Six years ago today....at twelve weeks of age....our precious granddaughter was operated on to close the very large hole in her little heart!!  2020 was a rough year.....for her parents....and grandparents!  She made a full recovery & is living her best life.....and couldn't be more loved!

I was at Global Pet Foods the other day, picking up kibble, bones & snacks for Clancy Mae ....it just so happens to be a few doors down from Home Sense....and since I was that close....I took a quick browse around....

Yup...a bit of Hallowe'en is going on there too....

These are kind of cool....they would look awesome hanging on a tree limb in the front yard....these are from Martha Stewart.....she can do no wrong...

This pretty wooden bowl is a candle.....I'd buy it as a decorative piece rather than a candle....

This small lamp is lovely....from the base to the shade....so feminine & pretty....

This cute basket base covered in strawberries would be awesome on the kitchen counter....

I considered buying a floor fan....to use in the master bedroom.  Not so much for cooling...but air circulations during the night, we currently have a fan sitting on our dresser....but I'm a bit obsessed with these floor ones!   My only hesitation is the size of the fan blades....not certain how much air they would actually circulate...they are a bit on the small side....

This ruffled throw is gorgeous & so soft....but sadly it has a number of pulls (you can see them in the photo)....even if the price was marked down....it wouldn't be my choice.....

Has anyone ordered eyewear online?  I ordered two pair of progressive lenses and frames....cannot wait for them to arrive...these look like so much fun....I'm a huge fan of "different" eyewear....I'm obsessed with these pretty floral blue frames....

And the shape of these ones....with the sparkly detailing.....so pretty!!

I have a few different pair of eyeglasses....I feel if you have to wear them.....they oughta be awesome!

Mr. Seventies has the solar blanket installed on the roller & now can cover the pool overnight to keep the water temperature up.....today promises to be another pool day!!

That is about all the news from here....thanks so much for spending time with me today!!

Til next time.....

 

June - Not My Favourite Month

June has never been my favourite month....the weather is unpredictable....temperatures are all over the place.....and as I type this....it's foggy as heck....and we have the pellet stove running!  We may see sun today....likely the only day this week....

Almost two years ago...I suffered an N Stemi heart attack...caused by a partial blockage of a coronary artery...

During an N Stemi event, it was explained to me.....blood flow is reduced & starves the heart of oxygen & causes permanent damage.  Because an EKG is not as obvious, doctors diagnose an NSTEMI using blood tests to detect cardiac troponin—a protein released into the blood when heart muscle cells die....

N Stemis are caused by coronary artery disease...a build up of plaque in an artery ruptures....a blood clot forms & limits blood flow to the heart....and causes the heart attack.

After much discussion between the trauma doctor here & cardiologists in NB during my event....a clot buster medication was administered & I was transported to the cardia care facility in NB.  While clot busters have been known to have negative outcomes...it did what it was supposed to do....it broke up the clot.  

And saved my life.  That is what I learned about N Stemi heart attacks....I'm so very grateful to my health care team here and in NB.  Heart disease & heart attacks are predominant in my family...my Mom, two of her brothers & her Mom....all died very young due to heart attacks....

Cardiac care has come a long way over the years....I'm living proof.

Anyhow....my cardiac event is not the sole reason for my post today....but when this time of year rolls around....it gives me pause for thought....and gratitude....I am a proud.....

Moving on....look what I saw at Winner's a few days ago!!  It's starting....fall decor....and I couldn't be more excited...

This cute candle caught my eye....

I laid this rug down to enjoy its pretty colours......all the while pondering how long it would take Clancy Mae to rip it to shreds....then I folded it & set it back....

Have you heard of Knobeze?  They are silicone covers that fit over knobs & handles on cabinets....and are available for the various holiday & seasons.....I'm obsessed with these pumpkin ones!!

I would need 50 covers.....who knew I had so many cabinet doors & drawers....which means I would need 5 packs of 12 covers....I'm considering ordering them....skull ones are available on Amazon....

Check out their website for a huge selection of covers...not only for fall but Christmas, Hallowe'en and more!!   

I previously placed an order with Roots....apparently my order was left in our community mail box....but the mail man left a key to retrieve my package.....he forgot to leave the parcel!!  I left him a note....hopefully he will set it in the locked box today....

I had ordered a pair of jogging pants a few months back from Roots....however they were too big & really heavy fabric.....I'm hoping these ones will fit better & be lighter in weight.  I much prefer the bottoms in these pants...instead of elasticized cuffs....and the blue is such a pretty colour...

I love baseball style t's....especially with 3/4 sleeves....can't wait to get this....

Wednesday, July 1st we celebrate Canada Day!  We may join daughter & family on the Charlottetown waterfront where a host of activities are being held for kids & adults (although rain is in the forecast-big surprise there)!  We plan to enjoy a barbecue later in the day with them....sadly it won't be a pool day!  

This is the first time in the 18 years since we had the pool installed we haven't been able to swim in June!!  One year our first swim was June 30th-but it was still June!

That won't be happening this year.....we'e had too much overcast & rain....summer began June 21....so we've lost one week already!  And it sucks....July long range weather forecast is below seasonal temps....enuf said...

Thanks so much for spending time with me today....I so appreciate you being here with me....

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

Til next time friends.....