I will take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy & Healthy holiday season...and thank anyone who has taken a few minutes of their time to read my blog!  2020 has been something hasn't it?  

Going to step away from the blog for a few days...prepare for the big day...spend time with my family...and enjoy some down time!  

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!!

Blast of Cold Weather

 We had a few days of very cold and windy weather this week...but the guys managed to get the floor in the storage shed completed in an afternoon...

There may be a day or two next week where they will get a chance to start framing up the walls...

In the meantime....I may never step inside a grocery store again!  I did an online order at Wal Mart grocery...set my time for pick up...and everything went off smoothly.  One item they exchanged for a cheaper product...after advising me by email...which was perfectly fine with me!  They brought out my order in two cardboard boxes...and set them in my trunk.  Boom....done!   I like that I can arrange pick up time so Mr. Seventies will be home to carry them in the house...as that is the most challenging for me. 

Finally my soreness and bruising from my fall nine days ago...is starting to wane.  I'm not going to lie...it's been difficult moving about...and sitting was the worst.  But...I'm thankful nothing was broken...I'm healing and bruises fade and disappear. 

Can you believe we are only a few days away from Christmas?  We finished up our shopping this week...and restrictions have been lifted so we are able to join our daughter & family for Christmas dinner. Sadly, our other daughter & family in Nova Scotia are unable to travel here to join us...since the Maritime bubble has closed for travel between provinces.  :(

The important thing is we all remain healthy.  The vaccine has rolled out here...since I am immune compromised....I will not be able to get it.  I've been overly cautious since this whole ordeal began...and will continue to do so.  

Today I get to spend a few hours with my grand baby...looking forward to that.  She is growing right before our eyes...and a joy to hang out with.

Nothing Liesel enjoys more than a snooze by the fire in the evenings!!

Have a great weekend and stay healthy!!

Storage Shed - End of Day 1

 So the guys got the footings down..using a laser level to make sure everything was square and level...

It was a mild day to get started...today it's going to be a lot colder - windy...and with the winds comes a -15 windchill...

Building materials are in short supply here...with so much home and commercial construction going on...they needed to visit three lumber supply stores to get enough lumber to start laying down the flooring...it was just getting dark when I took this photo...they unloaded the lumber and called it a day...

Tomorrow...I'm hoping they do not plan to work on the shed...as windchill is predicted to be -22.  Too cold to be outside...the rest of the week looks a lot milder...

The size of the shed is going to be 8 ft x 16 ft...much larger than the old one.  And have double doors...making it easier to roll out the garden tiller, lawn mower, etc.  Mr. Seventies did a great job purging "junk" he was hanging onto...who needs dozens of empty flower pots, old shovel handles, and odds and ends of stuff no longer needed or wanted??

We had a light dusting of snow overnight...nothing major...and our SUV should be back from the repair shop today.   It was a broken spring...whatever that is...sounds expensive...and good call to have it towed rather than drive it in for repair.  

Liesel and I are going to hang out by the pellet stove today...perfect spot to be on a cold day!

Storage Shed Update and More

After 19+ years...Mr. Seventies tore down the poor, crumbling storage shed!  It didn't owe us anything...and long overdue for demo.  It had been patched and holes plugged numerous times over the years.  One might think it's not the best time of year to take on this project...but in fact for Mr. Seventies and our contractor friend...it's the perfect time.  They don't want to take on renovation jobs this close to Christmas...so they have the time to putter away at this project!

The trailer was delivered and set up to haul away the debris to the recycling depot...

First order of business...get a good fire going in the fire pot!  (and a thermos of hot coffee to get started off on the right foot)....

And so it begins....or the beginning of the end...

Out came the chainsaw for some assistance....

And everything is loaded and ready to be hauled away...

The new storage shed will be larger...I'd like to share the plans...but they are in Mr. Seventies head...I think it's going to look something along these lines...(not sure if there will be windows in the doors)...

In other exciting news...our vehicle is hopefully going into the garage today.  Mr. Seventies suspects a spring has let go...if it cannot be driven...they will come tow it (the garage is less than five minutes away).  This just happened yesterday....as we were pulling out of the driveway...sounded like we ran over a metal can...but we knew instantly something was wrong.  So...fingers crossed that gets taken care of today.

I tried my first hand at online grocery shopping...and I have to admit...I loved it!  For someone who loves to shop as much as I do...I detest....and I do mean detest....grocery shopping!   There is nothing I enjoy about it...it's not a social outing...if I need to pick up a lot of things...I'm forced to use the oversized ginormous carts...which are heavy & difficult to push...I refuse to use anything but self check outs...as no matter how many times I request "light packing"...the concept is foreign to them.  So...I do them myself...I am required to make more trips from the SUV into the house...but at least I am able to carry everything in relatively easier. 

So...decided to give on line grocery ordering a whirl.  It was an easy process...I shopped from my family room...designated a day & time for pick up...and everything went smoothly from there.  I'm going to investigate and see what stores have home delivery available...because that would be perfect!!    Growing up...the little local grocers...delivered...free of charge!  I remember those days....seems what is old is new again!

Any Outlander fans out there?  I love the series and am currently on Book #7 in a series of 9 (yet to be released)...imagine my delight when my friend gifted me this special ornament!!  If you are an Outlander lover...you will get the meaning of Sassenach.....

And...I know I made a promise to myself  not to purchase bedding...but Anthrolopologie gets me every time!  I had some extra funds (anniversary gifting, etc)...and after weeks of crushing on this jersey quilt...I pulled the trigger and ordered it.  It's the Rivulets quilt...and free shipping to Canada...gets me in the feels...

I mean...seriously??  Is this colour not to die for?   I did not order the shams...and am thinking of pairing it with pink...yeah...can't wait to see Mr. Seventie's eye roll on that one..but come on...look at this up close detail!!  I'm fan girling all over it!!

I've had their jersey quilts before...and they are amazing!  So soft and beautiful...Merry Christmas to me!!

Not sure what New Year's Eve will look like for us this year...currently we are in semi-lockdown.  No in restaurant dining available...but if there is...Mr. Seventies & I plan to ring in the New Year by dining out! 2020 has been nothing less of a sh*t storm for sure...from Covid...to daughter having our precious Annabelle...undergoing a C section...then at three months undergoing open heart surgery....all while in lockdown...and we could not be there for any major support!  So...let's kick 2020 to the curb and pray for 2021 to be kinder and gentler...and virus free. 

If we do get to dine out...I've been wanting an off the shoulder sweater to pair with either of my leather skirts...so ordered a couple....I may keep both or neither...depends on the fit and look...

I really love them both equally...but until I receive them I won't know if I keep them or send them back...

So... that's all my goings on here!  If the day goes as planned (and when does it ever?)...the new storage building may get a start.  At least, if nothing else...they pick up the necessary supplies. 

Trust its going to be a great day where you are!  Stay safe...and please...wear the mask. 

Quick Outing

 I had a couple of curb side  pickups to do...and Mother Nature reminded me just who is in charge!  She left a nice layer of ice in the parking lot in the decor store.  I opened up the door of the SUV...stepped out...and unceremoniously landed on my arse!  Both feet came right out from under me...and down I went...hard...before I knew what happened. 

And boy did it hurt!  I quickly assessed nothing was broken...the left side of my tush took the brunt of the fall.   So..today I am bruised and sore.   Well done Mother Nature....well done.  I need no other reminder who is in charge...

My outing was cut short after that...as I needed to get home and nurse my backside...but I managed to get a couple of photos of some pretty cute home decor...and some just happens to be doxie related!    

I picked this up for a fellow dachshund friend...as they had sold out in the store closest to her...an adorable mug with hand soap...

I don't use dish drying mats....but if I did...this would be the one I would have...

I love these little trees....and wrapped in Buffalo check is a bonus!

If Liesel did not already own a large wardrobe of sweaters and hoodies...I would have purchased this adorable one for her.   A girl only needs so many clothes...(I can't believe I just typed that!!)....

And this adorable dachshund snow globe was the whole reason for my outing!  At half price...I ordered one for us...and the other for grand baby's nursery!  So adorable...with a dachshund wearing a Santa hat...and it plays a pretty tune...(I have the cover on the love seat...as that is Liesel's favourite spot to lay and bark at the world going by...)

And...since Liesel's groomer is a new French Bulldog Mom...I couldn't resist picking this up for her...her current puppy is black...but she is adding a tan one to her family when he is born and ready to come to his new home....

And with that I ended my outing...could barely sit to drive home!  Very thankful not to have broken any bones...and it's good there is extra "padding" to cushion the blow!  

We have a light dusting of snow covering everything...very festive.  Have an awesome day...and if there is ice where you are...walk carefully!

Pre Christmas Shopping

 I've been taking advantage of some pre Boxing Day sales online...since we are in restricted lockdown here...with a number of community spread Covid cases.  I prefer not to be in the stores...ordering on line is the way to go...

I love these peplum waffle tops...they look great with jeans or leggings....this dark slate blue is gorgeous...

And super comfortable as well.  I loved it so much...I ordered another in yellow...which is not a colour I wear a lot of...

I'm loving this sweater...the heart is so pretty...and great for Valentine's Day!  It is so soft and beautiful...

I have this waffle top in dark gray....and love this soft pink colour...it's a combination of pretty meets light sweatshirt...

And this teddy coat with faux fur collar is warm and cuddly as can be....great for pulling on to go in the SUV...

And this sweater has such a vintage feel...I just love how it looks and feels on...

I came across these on a local book store's website...and they were 50% off...so I ordered one for myself and  one for daughter...they should be available for pick up in a few days.  I'm crushing hard on snowglobes...and the dachshund is an added bonus!!  Adorable or what?

It's been raining and overcast here for days...the Santa Claus parade the other evening...went all around our home...but never passed in front of it!  We could hear the sirens for about two hours...the parade consisted of two fire trucks & Santa & reindeers on a flat bed truck!  But...I guess the kids loved it!   Anything to add a bit of cheer to the state of things here....

I'll leave you with a smile...our precious Annabelle...such an adorable little reindeer!

Stay safe wherever you are, wear a mask & wash your hands frequently!  A vaccine cannot come soon enough!

Christmas Touches In The Bath

 I didn't do a lot of Christmas decor in the main bath...in our continued attempt to purge and make decorating and keeping our home less cluttered...I did still keep a snowman theme in here...

The shelf is a perfect spot to add a little bit of colour...along with a couple of cute snowmen hand towels...

A bucket of snowballs and a cute soap holder....I'm looking for a tub tray to hold bath salts, bath bombs and oils...

And that is about all I set out in the main bath....just a few touches of Christmas....

We've had very mild temperatures the last few days...along with showers and rain.   We hope to continue our evening ritual of walking Liesel through different neighbourhoods and enjoying Christmas lights.  I'm noticing more and more homes decorated on the outside...I think people just want some beauty in all this mayhem that has been 2020.  

Our city Christmas parade is very different this year...with the parade travelling through different neighbourhoods each evening (due to weather...a couple of nights have been rescheduled).  If on it's planned route...it should pass by our home Friday evening.  If weather permits...we plan to set up a couple of lawn chairs in the driveway and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate and watch the parade pass by!  If do-able I plan to get some photos.  Next year we hope grand baby can see her first parade...as it is past her bedtime when it goes by this year....

The Christmas parade in the town when our other daughter & family live has been cancelled...and travel within the Maritime provinces is banned.  While we respect and understand that decision...we hope to be able to see them over the holidays...

Hope you are having an awesome day wherever you are!  Only twenty-two days until Christmas!!!