Rainy Weekend

Happy Monday!  We had a cool and wet weekend...and there is a blanket of fog covering us this morning...and it's the first day of lobster season!  I am not a fan of lobster...or seafood in general...but Mr. Seventies and our daughter share a love of it and usually partake in a feed or two during fishing season!   Son-in-law and I are landlubbers!

Speaking of daughter, we celebrated her birthday yesterday...complete with a delicious roast tenderloin dinner and all the fixings.  And cupcakes...

The pool company rep came by to assess the damage to the pool.  We are on their work order for repairs...and they will call a day or two in advance so we can drain the water from melting ice and snow that is in the pool currently.  (not that much).  They will pump out the remainder...and remove the liner, do the repairs and install the new liner.  We are replacing the ladder to a set of steps for ease of getting in and out of the pool.  I will drop into the pool store and get those ordered likely this week.  

Lots of tulips, crocus and daffodils are up in the flower gardens...cannot wait to cut my first bouquet. 

Have a great day!!

Antique Vanity Find

This seventies split "boasts" three small bedrooms...the master, a guest bedroom and a third that Mr. Seventies has dubbed the "dressing" room, formerly our daughter's bedroom.  She is newly married and shares a new home with her wonderful husband.

Some turn an extra room into an office, a work out or craft room...none of which I need.  What I did need was a place to sit and do my hair, make up, etc.  So I began searching for a vanity.  I knew I didn't want one built from pressed wood..but the ones I was finding were large, bulky and not to mention heavy.

There's a beautiful antique shop in Summerside....Rose Cottage Antiques...(check out their FB page). I contacted the wonderful lady who runs the shop to inquire if they happen to have a vanity...and through a series of messages and photos...she had just what I was looking for!  Mr. Seventies and I decided to take an afternoon drive to Rose Cottage...and my heart skipped a beat when I saw "her".

And she fit in our SUV just fine...after being carefully wrapped for her final destination...we brought her home.

I love the delicate curve of her mirror.  She was built in the 1930's by Rockford Furniture Company in the US.  Wouldn't it be amazing to know her journey?

There are two drawers on either side, great for storing hair dryer, straightener, extra make up, and brushes and combs.

In searching for a chair, which needed to be a certain height to accommodate comfortable seating, I found this comfy ottoman at Home Sense...the cover lifts off for extra storage as well.  Score!  It suits my needs perfectly!

In the vanity mirror you can see my storage cabinet which houses extra bath towels, wash cloths, shampoos and hair products.   The room is still a work in progress...I love having a place all my own.

Favourite Finds

I love to browse my favourite stores...sometimes I'm looking for something in particular...other times just seeing what is new in the way of home decor or in this case...out side decor.  These flamingos brought a smile to my face..not only are they adorable...but flamingos in the North Atlantic?  Only if they wear parkas!   They are still cute..and I'm crushing on those web feet!

This is a bit more realistic for our neck of the woods, the land of the true North and Free...

How about these beautiful hand painted vases?  I have a thing for vases...since I love cut flowers!

Had to share this retro fan...I have this exact one...and was hoping to find another in a copper finish.  They have a variety of colours like this turquoise, dark blue and peach...last year they carried them in silver and copper finish..but none available so far.  I love this one for our family room...and they do really keep things cool.  But this northerner loves the heat!

Retro tin ware..so cute for that farmhouse look!  My bread tin holds a few loaves...and I'm keeping an eye out for one for my daughter....

Such a cute tin to store Mr. Seventies garden seeds...hmmmm....Father's Day is coming...

This awesome basket almost came home with me.  Almost.  I'm going to wait until the BOGO sale is off...and use a 55% off coupon to pick one up.  Firstly, I don't need two baskets (as much as I have a weakness for them)...secondly....it's cheaper to pick up at regular price and use a coupon.   I've been wanting a basket for the master bedroom to toss cushions in and this one is a great size for that!

Well hallelujah!  Wal Mart finally went with smaller carts!  I stopped in for a few things...and what did I see?  Smaller carts!!  I chatted with a store Manager a while back about the size of their large carts and was advised they had no plans to bring them in at that time...(after all...they want to see those big carts filled).....well they must have listened to their customers!  Seniors and empty nesters appreciate these carts...it's difficult to push one the size of an SUV!!  

Showers in the forecast for today.... April showers bring May flowers right?

  

Second Time's A Charm!!

You know you've been living in a house a while...when you've undergone not one, but two main bath remodels!   How I wish I had photos to show the original in all it's glory...from it's lime green and yellow shag carpet to avocado sink, toiled and tub/shower combo!

It was one of the first remodels we did...out of necessity.  The tiling surrounding the tub/shower had cracked and while we intended to only replace the cracked tile...Mr. Seventies discovered water had leaked in behind the tile!  So, we were in full gut mode!!

We got three quotes for the job...and settled on a well reputed company.  Keeping in mind...this was the ONLY bath in the house a the time...with three young girls, hubby and myself!  So, it had to happen fairly fast.

We stole a few inches from the bedroom next to the bath...to accommodate a whirlpool tub..as the tub and shower were now going to be separate areas.  Remember when jet tubs were all the thing?  Yah...happy to see that hauled out the door (a farmer hauled it away...a holder for his pig feed...go figure).  The shower, vanity with sink were donated to Habitat for Humanity.

So..with a new broom...clean sweep as the say.  When "designing" the bathroom...again...I noticed things that were classic in the old days....are still classic today!  You know what I mean?  You can spot a 70's or 80's vibe when you see it!  I don't have any before photos....but the colour scheme prior to this renovation...was burgundy and gray!  Enough said..

Here is the main bath today...luv, luv, luv the four legged sink!  Since I could not find what I wanted locally...I turned to the wide world web and ordered one!

Same with the light fixture...nothing I found in the area was close to what I had envisioned for the bath...so did some scouring on the net...and ordered exactly what I had been searching for!!

This is the view from the hall..(sorry the tissue holder is "out there'...normally it is tucked back a bit)...and my oval mirror has been moved to my "new to me dressing room"...more on that at another time.   You get a glimpse of the shower to the right....

The shower area is huge...chose subway tile for the walls and ceiling...with the hexagon tiles as an accent.  Not seen in the photo is a rain head shower head.   The glass is easy to clean...it was coated with a product that repels water droplets.  And a quick wipe down after a shower keeps spots from drying.

My favourite part of this whole bath...is the tub and floor faucet with a sprayer option! (as mentioned, the oval mirror has sense found a new home across the hall).

And if you haven't figure out my quirkiness by now...my cow canvas will confirm it!  I just love their facial expressions!  

I chose the turquoise wall colour to pop against the white of the bead board and while fixtures.  It is one of my favourite colours in the house. 

Since our home doesn't have an "ensuite"....and we are empty nesters...this room serves as that.

Mr. Seventies put two coats of paint on the window boxes yesterday...one more should finish them.  And I chose a gorgeous green for the front door...here are the colour combos...Behr from Home Depot.  They should brighten up the front of the house quite nicely along with a new front step built last year...an awaiting a couple coats of stain.  Pressure treated lumber usually needs a season to cure...so the steps will be ready to stain this year, using a Semi Transparent stain in the same colour as the floor decking around the pool and back deck.

for the front door...

Lower Level Living Area

Since the lower level was a blank slate when we purchased our home...it was a place where Mr. Seventies could putter away at putting in insulation, drywall and then panelling.  Yes...panelling.  Not sure why we didn't stop with the gyproc...but panelling was "in" at the time...and it gives a bit of a "cabin" feel to the room.

For warmth on the feet...he installed insulation and a sub floor as well...in floor heating was not in the budget at the time.

I have often thought of priming and painting the panelling...but that would be a huge under taking.  Perhaps sometime in the future...and we would definitely hire it out.  The room is long and narrow...
and a place where things get placed where there is no where else to put them!  (or where things go to die as my daughter calls it!)

It's a cozy room...especially on cool nights when the propane stove is turned. on.  It's also stays cool during the hot summer days..if we're looking for a place to hang out during the summer.

The room behind the wall with the flag, is the laundry room.  Straight ahead takes you into the furnace room...and you can't see in the photos...but to the right of that door...is the staircase to the upper level. 

Mr. Seventies made the birch lamp for me...after seeing one in a magazine for $275!  Crazy.

Gorgeous weather today...going to hang out on the deck and help Mr. Seventies paint the window boxes.  

Weekend Happenings

Spring has finally arrived on our beautiful Island!  Sun and double digit temperatures are forecast for this week!

Mr. Seventies has been busy raking lawns and clearing out flower beds.  He removed our window boxes as they required repair...once he has finished scraping and sanding the old paint off...they will be ready for a fresh, new look!

I was off to the hardware store in search of a new paint colour for them!  I had originally planned to paint the window shutters as well...but upon further inspection...they really don't need to be done.  And I love the current colour...which happens to be..Tibetian Orange, same colour as the pool deck walls.

I've been waiting as well to paint our front door...currently white...until I found a colour as well.  There is an awesome machine at HD that allows you to scan the bar code of your paint chip...and it brings up co-ordinating colours to go with it!

Enter the colour of choice....Vixen!  It was so close to one I had previously chosen....I was happy to be on the right track.  And two opinions can't be wrong?  Right?

The paint chip on the right is the current shutter colour...and the left is going to be the window boxes new colour.   Pretty bold!  Keeping in mind our house is boring beige...and needs a punch of colour.  I'm considering granny smith apple green for the front door..but need to think on that a bit more.

The paint counter was busy when I was there...sun and warmer temperatures bring people out as we are all anxious to get spring projects done and homes and yards freshened up.  A friendly lady waiting for paint to be mixed was quite intrigued when she saw my paint choices and asked what I was painting.  I hesitated to answer...a little embarrassed she might think I was a bit out there.  But her response?  "Going to be stunning!"  Now, she could have been just being nice...but I felt she was sincere...I have always been one to follow my own heart and instincts...even if she hadn't been real...I'm ok with that too.

My friend and I attended a flower making worshop!  Nothing more fun than a great group of ladies, all sitting around splattered in paint and having a fun time!

The pieces were thankfully cut (from wood) when we arrived....we were required to pick our paint colours and get down to business!  The four gals at our table...all chose to do sunflowers!  Great minds think alike!

And here are all our flowers!!  I wanted one in every colour!!   

Mr. Seventies hung my sunflower on the exterior deck wall for me.  Loving the "folk art" vibe it gives!  The sun was just starting to come around to that side of the deck...just look at that blue sky!!

The host of the workshop was selling off some of her Christmas items...so I happily purchased this amazing sign.  Very popular here standing on a door step or deck during the holiday season!  I'm obsessed with the plaid!

How cute is this adorable planter I purchased at Winners in the home goods section!  Going to look adorable on the front step full of some pretty annuals!  The planters were available in different shapes and sizes...I chose the oval shape...it will hold a fair number of pretty flowers!

Hoping this great weather continues so the pool company can come again and assess the damage and do the necessary repairs to the pool.  As a rule...we open the pool and get it up and running by the long weekend in May...sometimes before.   Mr. Seventies has assured me, one way or another...there will be a pool operational again!  Yay!!

Odds and Ends

Woke up this morning...and the ground is covered in white!   Winter weather will just not release it's grip this year!  I had to double check the date on the calendar...we are heading into the end of April...and still dealing with wet, cold weather.  According to Environment Canada...things look to improve next week.  I'm holding them to that!

We are resilient if nothing else here and farmers call snow in April, "poor man's fertilizer".  Yesterday Mr. Seventies raked and spread lime on the lawns.  No outside work will get done today.

The new mattress was delivered this week...so far, so good.  How cute are these bunny prints?  They are called "Heads and Tails"...I discovered them on a local FB page...did a search for them and ordered a set.  I chose the option of un-framed...and used a couple I picked up locally.

Mr. Seventies hung them for me in the master bedroom..

Did you notice the watering can arrangement I put together?  Here's a close up...flowers I purchased at the dollar store and ribbon was 60% off...and the watering can was BOGO, both at Michaels.  I put together an arrangement for my daughter as well...will show that at a later date.  Also, the cranberry dish...a memento from my late mother-in-law...I will cherish it.

Adds a pop of spring colour...since we obviously are not having much outside!   I still haven't hung my spring basket I put together for the front door...hoping I can do that next week!

Ended up taking Liesel to our vet this week...she has a small cyst on her snout!  Turns out it is quite common and should go away on it's own.

That's a wrap for this week!  Have a great weekend!!

Wash, Rinse and Fold

Yesterday I shared sad looking "before" photos of our laundry room, which is downstairs in the lower level.  If I was building or purchasing a new home today...the laundry area would be tucked away somewhere on the main level.  This notion of carting laundry baskets up and down a flight a stairs or two is for the birds.  I do have a "whirly-gig" clothesline..which gets utilized a few times for sheets and towels during the summer months..but that requires a couple of trips up and down a flight of stairs as well.

The first requirement in the laundry space was to have a new concrete floor poured....to raise it to the level of the lower level family room, (since Mr. Seventies had installed a sub-floor and insulation prior to completing the family room).  We didn't want a step down but rather have a level transition between rooms.

And this is how my laundry room looks today...the hot water heater tucked away in a new closet (that is code here now).  Ceramic tile laid over the new concrete floor.  And my "dream" team..luv, luv, luv my laundry team...and the pedestal bases raise them to a comfortable height with drawers for additional storage.  (the overhead lights are on...it was a dark & overcast day...in the mornings beautiful sun brightens up the room).  The wall colour is granny smith apple green.

Looking back the other way...remember that pipe sticking out of the concrete floor?  That is where the  shower now stands.   The window shutters and valances were made by local artisans...the small vanity holds a vessel sink with storage underneath...as well as a cabinet to the right of the dryer for folding laundry and more storage. The cabinetry was ordered from a local cabinet company. A few tiles were installed behind the sink for ease of cleaning and protect the wall from splashing water. 

Across from the laundry set are cabinets which house extra sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels.

It's convenient to have 3/4 bath as well..again...in the seventies few homes had more than one main bathroom!  Unheard of today!  Most homes have minimum three bathrooms and/or a powder room and master ensuite!  Not in the seventies!  But sometimes you have to work with what you have...and it works for us!

I forgot to get photos of the overhead lighting...I'll do that in another post.  You will also see the drop ceiling Mr. Seventies installed..recommended for easy access to overhead plumbing and pipes.

So there you have it!  Almost makes laundry an enjoyable chore.  Almost.

It All Comes Out in the Wash!

In 1973, when our split entry was built...no thought was given to finishing or utilizing the lower level...that was mostly unheard of at the time.  Our "basement" was just one big, concrete area...no walls, no division of space...and to make matters more difficult...there isn't a "utility room"...you know...a section for your furnace, hot water heater, and those kinds of things.

Nope..those important items were spread around the basement...the furnace in one area...the hot water heater across the way in another area..who does that?  Well...it appears the "contractor" or "builder" of our house does!

Did I mention I had the opportunity to meet his brother?  I did...we didn't realize our snow removal guy, at the time...was actually "that" guy.  He came to the door early one spring, for payment and nonchalantly asked how we liked the house?  By that time...we had already done a number of renovations..when he quipped, "My brother built this house."  What?  Really?  I told him I would not tell to many people that...the house was a mess..structurally and aesthetically!!   He just shook his head..

I'm leading up to sharing "before" photos of our laundry room/3/4 bath renovation in the lower level. I am embarrassed to show these...so let's just get it over with...

Pretty scary, eh? And these were taken after we put up a couple of walls.  When we first moved in, we had our own well and septic...however we are now connected to the city.  When we hooked in..we had the foresight to have the "rough" plumbing done for future plans.  See that pipe sticking up out of the concrete floor?  Keep in mind that is going to be where the shower will be!

 All this mess of plumbing... had to be cut, reworked & tucked between the floor joists...so the drop    ceiling could be installed.  

And that is my sad little laundry set..sharing their ugly hot with the hot water heater...*sigh*...

If I haven't scared you off yet...come back tomorrow & see the pretty after!  

Feel free to leave comments...love to hear from you!

Finding the "Right" Mattress...

Mattress manufacturers will advise you replace your mattress at least every 10 years!  There are so many choices out there...foam, coil, gel...to name just a few.  Now mattress shopping ranks pretty low on Mr. Seventies radar....he's one of those people who could sleep on a rock...anywhere...anytime.

Myself, on the other hand...require a soft, squishy layer of gentle cloud to sleep on!  (no exaggeration).  Remember the good old days...when you slept in an iron bed..with a metal spring?  Well I do.  And very comfortably I might add.  But things have changed...and so has the complexity of buying the "right" mattress.

In July of last year...we purchased a new mattress and box spring...a very good brand name...and the salesman assured me, since all they sold was beds...he knew the exact mattress I would require.
Not.  For anyone who has osteoarthritis and compressed discs in their spine will understand living with chronic pain and how detrimental finding the perfect sleep set is.

Mattress # 1...horrible for me to sleep on.  I require a mattress that conforms to my hips and lower back..sounds easy enough...and all the advertisements claim particular mattresses do that.  But, in my case, that is not the case.

Mattress #1 was exchanged...and we have been peacefully snoozing on Mattress # 2.    Until this...

Can you see it?  A large "roll" in under the fabric!  Woke up during the night...felt like I was sleeping on a rolled up bath towel!  No attempt to smooth it out helped.  It was bumpy enough...you could see it even after the bed was made!!  You would think Liesel was snoozing under the blankets!!  (she has her own bed...btw). 

These photos were taken to submit a warranty claim...which thankfully is a lifetime warranty!

We received word last week our claim had been approved and were provided with a number to take to the mattress store and chose a new mattress.  Now after the trials and tribulations of replacing our original Kingsdown mattress..I was not looking forward to going through the ordeal again.  However, after being assured Sealy, the manufacturer of this mattress has addressed the issue of the mattress "bunching up", we went with their updated, new and improved version.

Delivery for Mattress #3 is scheduled for tomorrow...when they will pick up Mattress #2 at the same time.  Certain criteria must be met for a warranty claim...the warranty tag must still be attached to the mattress, a proper bed frame must be used...and of course the mattress must be clean.  Check, check and check.  I use not one....but two good quality, dust mite deterrent mattress protectors, laundered weekly & vacuum the mattress often as well.

Keeping fingers crossed this new mattress will be the last for at least 10 years! 

It Is With Broken Heart...

I announce the passing of my beloved mother-in-law, Marg this morning, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.   I will be stepping away from the blog until next week.


Here I Am Lord

I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard My people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin,
My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear My light to them?
Whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord, 
Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have born my peoples pain.
I have wept for love of them, 
They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My word to them,
Whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them,
My hand will save
Finest bread I will provide,
Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give My life to them,
Whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.

Master Bedroom Reveal

As with most splits built in the 70's...the bedrooms (and closets) are small!  And ours is no exception!  Of course it doesn't help the situation when you purchase the largest furniture possible, cram it in and then wonder why your room feels crowded!  Guilty!

So within the past few months, we have done a mini makeover in the master bedroom.  Wanting to do a feature wall...but not wanting the hassle of putting up anything permanent...we opted for faux shiplap wall covering.  It's peel and stick!  No messy water or glue required...just peel the backing off...use a credit or debit card to smooth out the bubbles, trim the excess and voila!  Faux shiplap...which can be easily peeled off anytime.  I didn't save the link where I ordered it on line...I just googled it, found what I was looking for and ordered. it.  One note of caution...it took two rolls to do this one wall...it does not go very far.  I was about two strips short..and was required to order an additional roll.

The first thing to go..(sorry no photos) was our previous white...very large dresser, mirror and high boy...along with a queen size four poster bed!  Oh, how I loved that bed...but all that over sized furniture was over crowding the room.

My search began for smaller, good quality dressers and night tables.  Do you know how hard it is to find smaller furniture?  Very!  Some furniture stores carry condo size furniture...but I was advised they were not big sellers.  Do they think everyone lives in "mega castles?" One shop I visited...had exactly what my heart desired.  Solid wood..nostalgic/antique looking furniture!  There were only a couple of pieces in the store...as it has to be ordered, built and stained in the finish of your choice!  And it takes about 6-8 weeks for an order to be completed..but I was willing to wait.  Great things are worth waiting for!

The furniture line is from Durham Furniture...a Canadian company and if you want to check out some of their amazing furniture and finishes. (not a sponsored post).. check their website http://durhamfurniture.com.  So many different styles and finishes to choose from...we chose the Chateau Fontaine Collection in Bordeaux finish.

This is what they call the Oval Mirror...two separate pieces...the mirror and two drawers sit on top and are attached to the bottom drawers. And as a sweet little "extra"..there is a hidden drawer in each piece..which is wonderful to tuck in odds and ends...

Since we had purchased a new box spring, mattress and frame to replace the four poster bed..we definitely required a head board. I considered getting Mr. Seventies to build one...but I wanted a tufted and padded headboard...so enter Wayfair again.  This one is a beautiful navy blue...although it looks much darker in the photo.

The bedding is Waverly from Bed, Bath and Beyond online. (again...no sponsored posts...just an fyi).
A local gal does wood crafts...the I Love Us sign is one of her creations.

I was thrilled to have room for night tables!  At only 18" wide with a drawer (and again a secret drawer hidden) and two shelves...we were able to finally have a table on either side of the bed! The dresser where the tv sits also has three drawers for storage.  Some say having a tv in the bedroom is a "faux pas"...I say at our age..and our home...anything goes!  We had considered having it mounted on the wall..but for now..it's fine where it is.

And as mentioned in my previous post..plantation shutters on the small windows!  Easy to dust..and can be opened fully to allow gorgeous sunshine in during the afternoons!

My latest find was a beautiful wreath which carries the same colours as the bedding!  Score!  (and 75% off at Michaels!)  The floral canvases were Home Sense finds...the lamps I stumbled upon at Canadian Tire!  (and yes..they sell more than tires!).

I wish we had room for a gorgeous bench at the end of our bed...but after years of Mr. Seventies either butting his head on a bedpost or stubbing a toe on a dresser...the path of less resistance is always best!  Liesel sleeps in a wire crate at night...which is set beside the dresser...but it hadn't been set in when the photos were taken.  She assures everyone her "nest" is very soft, warm & comfy too!

My Favourite Things...

Winter just does not want to release it's grasp on us...it snowed a bit here overnight.  Not much...but enough to give us a white covering.  Every year we become impatient for signs of spring...forgetting things move a little "slower" in PEI.  We are surrounded by water...and that water is cold...so add that with a brisk wind...and you've got cold temps.  But the trees are starting to bud...and the sun is out today...so there is that.

I was browsing my favourite craft store over the weekend...and they are more than gearing up for warmer weather.  Here are a few of my picks for sprucing up your home for spring and summer...

These adorable succulents...so freaken' cute...and faux!  Even better...although real succulents require little care...these ones just might need the occasional dusting.  My kind of plants.

 Remember string art, back in the day?  Yah...I never had the patience to attempt it...but it's making a come back (as is macrame..who knew?).   This adorable sign would look awesome anywhere!

And lanterns...of any shape and size are gorgeous!  These can be used in any season...summer nights with candles on the deck...or filled with pretty balls and Christmas time...or as a gorgeous centre piece...place a pretty wreath around it...instant decor!

And so many pretty outdoor rugs to choose from..I have a couple of these...they really cozy up a space outside...and protect the deck flooring from the elements...and just plain feel good under the feet!

You have no idea how much I wanted to buy this cabinet!  It would be perfect in our main bath...but the sticker price was ridiculous....even with a BOGO promotion on.  I just couldn't pull the trigger...so to speak...

Same with this sign...really could see it in our master bedroom...I'm considering taking a second look!

This was just so adorable...could see it hanging in a window...it's faux as well....but the little vase stole my heart...

Okay...so this one was a head scratcher...but I suppose there is a niche for everything.  But putting rocks in a plastic jar and selling them?  I guess for craft projects...I'd just need to walk around my neighbourhood and wash off a few stones!

And this water can...I'll show you in another post the floral arrangement I put together with it.

And I put this vignette together right in the store...I thought this all would be so pretty sitting on a coffee table or dresser!  I think some folks thought I worked there...hahaha!

So, that is where I hung out on a dark & drizzly overcast Saturday.  Enjoyed walking about and looking at some pretty things!