Eight Months Old - Already!!

Our adorable redhead is eight months old today!!  And how she has grown...we love her more each day!!

Cannot believe it's been six months since her arrival!  She is smart and funny....and stubborn....loves walks on the trails, car rides and snuggles....always snuggles....and spending time with her peeps!

And the sun....nothing she loves more than basking in a sun puddle...so kissably cute!!

My friend & I are motoring to the mainland today for a bit of retail therapy & lunch....the weather looks great...sunny & cool!  Yesterday  was very windy & Monday it rained...so we're lucking out with Mother Nature giving us great weather today....

Have an awesome day friends.....I hope to share photos of our day away!!

Til next time....

Come Browse Inspired Living

I'd been hearing Inspired Living Home Decor had been busy getting ready for Christmas.....thought it was time I checked out the goodness myself....

And look what they are planning.....my neighbour & I plan to attend when more details are shared....I suspect there will need to be 2-3 evenings as this will be largely attended.....

The store did not disappoint....it was "No Tax Day".....the price on an item was what you paid....no additional taxes....(we have a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) here -  an additional 15% on most goods and services....5% GST (Goods & Services Tax) and 10% Provincial Sales Tax....some items (but not enough) are exempt....

These "bow" trees caught my eye as I walked in....available in two sizes...

And wall or two of tree ornaments...a bit too much for me...but a lot of people do "theme" Christmas trees....

I love this Santa peeking out from a small wooden box....

These velvet stars were available in blue or red....staff were taking down a couple of red ones for a customer.....

A couple of gorgeous canvases.....I still haven't figured out where I will hang the one I purchased at their outlet shop 50% off sale ....

I'm obsessed with this cushion.....I came so close to getting it....but cannot remember how many I have already.....

This cushion was lovely as well....

I see these lit "branch" trees everywhere...year round....mostly on decks & steps outside....

The stocking was a great price at $12.95....giving off a more rustic vibe.....

I luv, luv, luv these velvet battery operated candles.....and velvet covered candle holders!!  I'm trying not to buy things unless I have a specific place for them beforehand.  But it is difficult.....I regret leaving them already....

This adorable crock could be used as a festive holder for kitchen utensils.....

You know these tart warmers are my weakness....I have a couple in my stash already....

I ran into my neighbour while browsing about and "helped" her choose a wall plug in the snowman version....I'm good that way....

There was an awesome selection of tarts....and you know I picked up a few packages....since there was no additional taxes added.....

This adorable Hallowe'en warmer was popular....I'm not alone in my obsession....

I'm crushing on this tote/basket.....another piece I regret leaving behind.....

This little snowman won my heart....just hanging out waiting for someone to take him home....

The only items I purchased were a few packages of the wax tarts....my friend & I have a day trip planned later in the week to the mainland.....for a bit of retail therapy & lunch....I hope you will tag along....

Have you seen these wall sconces all over the internet?  No wiring required...they come with battery operated bulbs and a remote!  I ordered a set....I'll soon be nesting in the main bedroom....getting ready for the winter months....warm fleece sheets, velvet quilt....and new drapery ordered....

I hope these are good quality....otherwise I will be sending them back....will update when they arrive & Mr. Seventies has them put up....

The mornings & evenings are much cooler.....Clancy Mae has a couple of new "escape proof" harnesses and this pretty sweater I picked up on sale while purchasing her food at the pet food store....it's a little short..it's difficult to get clothing long enough for dachshunds....unless custom ordered....but will do until she grows out of it....

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Thanks so much for being here today.....I so appreciate you spending time with me.  Have an awesome day!!

Til next time....

 

Little Bit of Everything

 

It's the last day of September...but also October Eve!!  October is my favourite month!!!

Nothing in particular happening today.....just catching up on recent visit to the thrift store, what I've ordered on Amazon....and Clancy Mae's obedience homework continues.....daughter took advantage of puppy sitting....and taught her "down"!   This pup is a pro!!  She understands come, sit & down....after only four days!!

I browsed the thrift store the other day....I shared what I had picked up in the line of toys there for Clancy Mae....we'll be needing a larger toy bin!!  I hope to do a bit of retail therapy tomorrow....I'm searching for a covered basket....or something to store our winter mitts & hats & Clancy Mae's sweaters, wraps & harnesses in the kitchen....

First up at the thrift store....I'm crushing on this platter....even though I don't need another....it was difficult to leave it there....

These tree ornaments....while pretty....were $17.99!!   Anyone familiar with the brand name?  I have no clue....only that the price is outrageous....

This milk pitcher is quite nice....colours are not to my liking....but the size is perfect....

I'm second guessing my decision to leave this tray there.....it's a generous size & solid wood.....a good tray is hard to come by......

These pieces were sold together....International Harvest....I've seen this line sold on Amazon.....

This adorable pottery creamer is pretty cute.....and useful as well.  There was no sugar bowl though....

The perfect plate to place Santa's cookies on Christmas Eve....and a carrot for Rudolph!!

This pretty little piece.....could be a trinket holder!  The flower I think is a Lady Slipper....very popular & grown here...it could use a run through the dishwasher.....

Another platter....I think this one is from International Harvest as well.....

We stopped into the pet store to pick up kibble & bones for Clancy Mae.....and popped her on the scale....she is up to 8 pounds!  We need to know her weight in order to purchase the right dosage of her flea, tick & worm medication.....I measured her as well....around her neck, behind her front legs & her length from the back of her neck to just about her tail.....

She is growing out of our current harnesses....with our previous dachshunds I used Puppia brand ones...this one from Amazon is a bit too big yet......but was a steal of a deal.....

This one claims to be  "escape proof" with Clancy Mae being able to slip out of a couple of our current harnesses....I ordered a size smaller from Amazon....it will be here tomorrow.  Depending on how it fits....I may send the first one back....or hang on to it in case she continues to get a bit bigger....

The first harness I ordered is teal ....size Small.....the Extra Small arriving tomorrow is black....as seen here.....

The black harness may be great for wearing until cold weather hits....and the larger teal one we can use over sweaters and wraps.....

A couple of tops I've ordered....they were shipped this morning....this one looks super comfy & I'm obsessed with the colour....

This sweater I've seen all over the internet....and had to have it....aren't the colours gorgeous?  It looks so soft and warm....

I'm in need of warm socks.....hoping these ones suit.....warm but not too thick.....they come in sets of five....I ordered two sets....

It's going to be cloudy here today....little chance of seeing the sun!  A great time to head to the trails with Clancy Mae!!

Rumour has it Inspired Living has a huge amount of Christmas decor...I will need to stop by in the next day or two & check out what has arrived!!  I'll be taking you guys along....

Thanks so much for spending your time with me today........I so appreciate it!!

Til next time.....

Hallowe'en In The Family Room

Happy last week of September!!  We did a bit of Hallowe'en decor in the family room....after a thorough room clean & area rug shampoo....we pulled the room back together.  We left the trunk/coffee table out because we are doing obedience with Clancy Mae....and with it gone, we have more room to work with her.

She is crushing it btw....has learned to come & sit already!!  I was surprised how quick she caught on....I truly thought it would be much more difficult.....but she is one smart pooch!!  We practice with her usually three times during the day.....short, quick sessions of 5-10 minutes each....the trainers are awesome...and it's so great they come to our home....they are impressed how quickly Clancy Mae learns....

She's rooting for a bone I suspect, in the bottom of her toy box....with the addition of new toys we may have to have a bigger storage box....

The latest haul from the thrift store....all for $1-$1.75 each....she still hasn't ripped anything apart...

I found this awesome sofa cover on Amazon....not only is it excellent quality....it stays in place & no need for a blanket to cover the cushions....the reviews state it washes well also....

It comes in a few colours and lengths .....I measured & required a 59" width & chose green.  I may order a second one to have on hand when this one requires washing.....

Once it turns dark, I turn candles & the ghosts on....

We spent some time at a local apple orchard & although our favourite variety, MacIntosh won't be ready for another 2-3 weeks.....we picked a bushel of Paula Reds....daughter & grand daughter were on hand to assist....son-in-law was reffing football & unable to join us....the weather was perfect for apple picking!!

While fresh applesauce was brewing away in the slow cooker.....Mr. Seventies requested an apple pie!!  Now it has been years.....years....since I've baked a pie!  Pretty happy with how it turned out....and it was delicious!!!! (if I say so myself) .......

I baked it at 375 degrees for about 50-55 minutes.....I will likely have to put together another one when this one is gone ......

The apple orchard also has pumpkins available....I'm a fan of these type...."Knuckleheads" they are typically known as....

 Someone can draw....there were a few that had various drawings on them.....I especially liked this one...

The pumpkins in our garden are maturing....it will be a couple more weeks until they start turning orange....and the buttercup squash will soon be ready.....just in time for Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks....

I have an x-ray appointment at the hospital today....and have been referred to a hematologist....apparently something showed up in my recent bloodwork that requires further investigation....

Mr. Seventies & I took in the movie Heart of the Beast....Clancy Mae stayed with son-in-law for a couple of hours....quality time spent watching football....

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Thanks so much for stopping by today.....

Til next time.....