Saying Good-Bye to July!!

Can you believe it?  Tomorrow we are into August and getting a bit of reprieve from the heat and humidity!  Last evening was the first time it was cool enough to light the fire pit...and toast a few marshmallows!! Mr. Seventies was just getting it lit in this photo....it was still a bit windy....but once it died down he built a great fire...

Our wire girl celebrated her 9th birthday!  Where have the years gone...it doesn't seem possible  she was born July 29th with five sister siblings!   And they looked just like her!!  She didn't arrive to us until November...at six weeks old she underwent surgery on one eye to remove a hair follicle that was growing there!  Crazy to think of it...but her amazing breeder chose to spend over $2,200 to have it removed....so Liesel could live a long & healthy life.  We are grateful for that every day....

Look what came on sale BOGO at Michael's?   I didn't have to wait long did I?  These candles were selling fast....and I couldn't resist the witch's legs (also BOGO)....I'm thinking these will look adorable sticking out of a bubble filled cauldron...I'll have to wait & see how they look....

And while I was at Michael's I took a quick browse around....as new decor items had been set out.  Like this adorable heart shaped cushion....might want this for the master bedroom....

And a nod to a couple of these adorable cushions as well...

I'm sure not everyone loves these garlands like I do...but I find them adorable...and look awesome hung across a mantle or window...a couple more of my favourites....little ghosts and a strand of candy corn...

A sweet pumpkin planter...could be used as a table centrepiece...or hearth...

Not that I'm trying to rush the seasons...but when I came across a Canadian website Retro Festive that carries grinch ornaments....I jumped on the chance to order a few.  (not a sponsored post...I'm just eager to share)....these are some I've ordered...as I'm certain they will sell out quickly....

And these were added to my order....absolutely free of charge!  What a wonderful gesture....and adorable!!

I think our Grinchmas tree is coming together beautifully!!  I'm considering adding wired ribbon garland...I picked up a couple of brand new rolls at the thrift store - a good start!  And maybe a few red and green balls.  I have some tree decorations in my stash that will fit in perfectly I think as well....

Tomorrow voting will take place on the local beautiful gardens contest...I entered ours....for Mr. Seventies since he is the resident gardener.  A pretty little rose in bloom...

I don't think the lilies were in bloom when the city was here taking photos....but they are showing off some spectacular colours now...

Loving this cluster of them...most are behind the pool deck....and I'm pretty certain these weren't captured for the contest....but no matter.   We enjoy them immensely...

This patch of Astilbe is so pretty...and the little Japanese lanterns have begun to form, can you see the little green pods?   When mature they will be a bright orange....and great to add to my stems in my car boy jugs.  I wish the Astilbe would dry....and stay as the look now...but that won't be the case...

We are enjoying fresh veggies from the garden the past few days....nothing more delicious than new potatoes, beet greens, pease and lettuce for fresh garden salads!!  It's wonderful to have fresh vegetables this time of year.

With all the hot weather....the corn is growing...can't wait for the first feed of fresh corn on the cob...

And we have an abundance of leaf lettuce...nothing better than picking fresh lettuce for a salad...or for a sandwich...

And the raspberries are coming in!  We usually have small feeds of them right into November!!

A few pretty butterflies have been seen in and around the butterfly house...apparently if you place sliced fruit inside...it attracts them.  We chose not to do that....I don't want a yard full of rodents and who knows what else coming to check it out.....

I greatly appreciate you stopping by today & sharing this last day of July with me!  I'll be over later today at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for  Metamorphosis Monday.

And tomorrow with Marty at https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday as well as hanging out with Lyndsey https://perfectlyimperfect-lwl.com/ for Tell It To Me Tuesday!!  If you get a chance show these bloggers some love....

Til next time....

Mid Week Little DIY

I've had this bird cage for a while now...and decided to make use it it for  Halloween decor...this was how it looked before I spray painted it black with left over paint from the front lamp post.  It was perfect weather for spraying outside....I laid a piece of brown paper down...and set the cage on it...

I picked up a couple of crows at Michales...although I feel they are a bit on the small side.  If I come across larger one(s).....I'll switch them out....

This is not the best photo....a black bird cage...with black crows inside...but I'm still happy with the end result...

I might pick up a couple more....and attach to the inside...so the crows appear to be perched.  There were baby crows...so they might fit right in...

Not a huge project...but I've seen similar pieces like this....and they are costly.  What isn't these days?

While picking up my Grinch tree decor...I took a browse around Inspired Living.  It's a small store...and jam packed with decor pieces & furniture.  It was quite busy...with shoppers milling about...but I was able to get a few photos of my favourite things....I'm a bit obsessed with this pitcher...

And this one is similar to the large one I purchased a few weeks back....just smaller in size....the grazing is lovely on this one....

And cows!  I think they call this knife edge painting...and right after I took this photo....a woman decided she had to have it...and headed for the cash with it!  My kinda of gal!!

This one is beautiful.....and so peaceful I find...dogs are so amazing....

A gorgeous lamp...and would be so simple to do to a lamp you want to update!  Just glue twine around the base...or having no patience like myself....I would just purchase it done....

Besides the Grinch....the only other item I picked up was a new mat for the back entrance.  Nothing fancy...just a striped floor mat. 

Today promises to be another hot one.  Monday I had an opportunity to strip the bedding, mattress protectors, pillow protectors and feather pillows from our bedroom and dry them in the hot sun!  Feathers everywhere outside...looked like someone plucked a chicken!!   But everything washed and dried beautifully...and smelled sweet dried in the sun.

Today....I need to pick some lavender!  We have a couple of patches to pick from....and they make awesome smelling sachets when dried.  I'm meeting a friend for coffee....and you can bet there will a few dips in the pool...

I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather too!  Soon we will be into August...our youngest grand daughter in Nova Scotia will be spending a few days with us....looking forward to having my ginger girl!  I'm hoping we still have great weather for the pool...and we will do some back to school shopping, take in a movie....and anything else she wants to do.  She's looking forward to seeing her little cousin...

Til next time...

July Winding Down

Can you believe it's the last full week of July already?  And we are forecast for another week of hot weather!  Which I am loving....although could do nicely without the accompanying humidity!

Is it too early to think ahead to Christmas?  If so...you may want to skim over this post...look what I purchased at Inspired Living!!  I love the Grinch...and when I saw on their FB site they brought a few of these in...I had them put one aside for me...I'll pick it up later today.  And I'll have a chance to browse the store for additional goodness!

We've decided this will be the last year for our flocked Christmas tree!  The mess from the flocking is a nightmare...it get's everywhere!   A real tree would be less mess.  I'll be getting a pre-lit non-flocked one...and you can guarantee this will be on it!!  Last year, at the hair salon they had a tree fully decorated in Grinch mode...and I absolutely loved it!   I think grand baby will love it too!!

And look what arrived!  Oh it is gorgeous...and I can't wait to hang it in the front entry this fall!  Fall to Christmas is my favourite time of year! I may have shared that a few dozen times....

Mr. Seventies and I took a drive to a local country market....and while he was ordering a couple of ice cream cones for us....I took a quick tour around the gift store.  Just a few new things in since our last visit...is this rug not gorgeous?  (I still like my poppy red one best though)....

This jar would be perfect for Liesel's treats!  Except the lid didn't close tightly...but it is adorable none the less...I prefer the top have vacuum sealed closure....

This piece is a little too big for the cabinet that houses my farm dinnerware and pieces...but I really like it!  

And I'm crushing on this trio of birds!  If I had some where to put it...it is adorable...

Mr. Seventies came along....carrying two ice cream cones...so that was the end of my browsing.  I will be venturing to Inspired Living to pick up my Grinch...and apparently they have been busy putting out new decor.

I'm in need of a new small garbage can for under the sink.  Not that we produce a lot of garbage...as most things are required to be recycled or composted.  A piece that holds the cover on my current can snapped off....so will drop into Home Sense and check out their selection.  I heard rumours they are putting out their fall decor!  *squeal*...

A new pet food supply store opened up very close to us...I popped in to check it out...and I was so impressed.  Kongs were 30% off...I picked up a new one for Liesel....and a bag of her kibble.  When I got to checkout...I was informed for that day....all purchases had $20 taken off the total!  So, I got her food and the Kong for less than $15!!  I'm happy they carry her small bites kibble.....which is Canadian made and the store is close to home.  

Remember I submitted our gardens for a city beautification contest that is being held?  I saw a couple of young ladies taking pictures the other day of the gardens at the front and side of the house...so who knows?  Not sure things are looking their best...with the heat we've had and some plants and shrubs finished blooming...and new ones not yet out.  But I thought it would be fun to enter.  I think the winners will be announced in early August....

I greatly appreciate you stopping by today...feel free to leave a comment....I'd love to hear from you.  Since Monday, is my favourite day...I'll be participating at Susan's blog  https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for  Metamorphosis Monday.  

And tomorrow with Marty at https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday!  And also sharing with Lyndsey at https://perfectlyimperfect-lwl.com/ for Tell It To Me Tuesday.   Both a couple of amazing bloggers...so please give them a read.  It is wonderful to support other bloggers!

Til next time...I hope you have an amazing day!!!

This and That

The humidity here has been unbearable!  The heat I can handle...the humidity makes it stifling...running the AC helps.  Very "smarmy" out there peeps...almost need a cold front to come in and push it out!  

My carboys were delivered...right to the back deck!  How's that for service!  And I'm loving them...I gave them a good wash & rinse...they wouldn't fit in the dishwasher...I tried though.  I may ask daughter if she wants one for stems for her home....if not,  I'm sure I can use them both!

I have a friend in New Brunswick who messaged me asking if I could check a store here for a particular night shirt she was wanting.  She is also a dachshund Mama...being owned by two long hair dachshunds.  She shows them...and one has completed her training & visits nursing homes, schools and various events.  This is the nightshirt she was searching for...and of course I had to get one for myself.  A steal for just under $20!!  Apparently there are matching sleep pants....but none available in our store...

And of course, Liesel needed a new toy!  She has this one in other colours...its head is a squeaky ball...it's one of her favourites....

My fall wreath from Shop Creations By Maria on Etsy (located in Ontario)...is on its way!!  I ordered when she was having a sale... I had a hard time choosing as her wreaths are all amazing!!!  And a whopping 26" in size!  This won't be going on the front door...sadly.  But I will get to enjoy it indoors this fall...

I haven't been out and about much lately...I've had what looks like sting bites on my right calf!  Not remembering being stung or bitten..the area has been swollen and red...with what looks like sting swells!  Or allergies to something...maybe?  Without showing my old lady legs...it's the weirdest thing!  And it was red too.  I spread antibiotic ointment on the area for a few days...it didn't itch or anything but was just swollen and sore.  Crazy...as I don't have any idea what caused it.  

Sincere thanks for spending time with me today!  I hope you are doing well...can you believe how July is slipping away?  Have an awesome day!!

Fall Decor Showing Up!

Is fall decor showing up in stores in your area?  Is it too early?  I personally love seeing what's new in fall decor...even with summer in full swing!  I've seen videos on You Tube of Christmas hauls...while wonderful to view....that's pushing Santa's sleigh a bit to early for me.  But to each his own...

I stopped by Michael's...and it is in full fall swing mode!  Staff were still putting goodies out...but there's quite a few pieces that caught my eye!  So, let's give a nod to fall...just little head tilt will do....

Cauldrons are back!  I picked up two of them last year...still crushing on them...

Pumpkins and lanterns...the ones on the top shelf are my favourite....

Some adorable serving pieces...the large leaf one is beautiful...

I'm crushing hard on these pumpkin mugs...I can't remember what fall mugs I have packed away...but I really need a set of these....

At first I thought these pumpkins were wooden...they sure looked wooden...but are breakable.  Luvin' them tho!!  And they are a generous size!

And you know how much I love garlands (or banners)....these are two I'm crushing on....I may get one for across the mantle....hmmmm...decisions decisions.   How adorable is this scarecrow garland??

This is new this year (as is the scarecrow garland)...a variety of pies....*swoon*....

A couple of awesome cushions....the one on the left is my favourite...just wish they were feather or down filled.  The covers were not removable....so that wasn't an option...

And I wouldn't feel bad hanging this wreath on the front during the windy & wet fall days we seem to get here!  Some are just to pretty and would be ruined...but I feel this one could handle a bit of Mother Nature.  The wreath I hung in my front entry wouldn't last a day in the summer sun and heat.  I plan to purchase a fall wreath from the same Etsy seller....but I wouldn't be hanging it outside....this one however would be okay....and I'd bring it in on nasty days...

When these candles go on BOGO sale....I'm picking up a couple of the pumpkin decorated jars.  Currently they are $20 each.....two for $20 is a much better deal.....

That was my spin around Michaels!  It was 31 C outside...we're having hot & humid days here (by our standards) and spending a great deal of time in the pool!

Mr. Seventies hung the bumble bee garland...it's hard to see they are actual little bees...but they light up beautifully at night....

The other two sets at night as well....although we think the sensor is broken on the set on the small deck. wall  They can be turned on/off manually...but that's a pain...likely will be replacing them.  Soon the summer items will be going on sale or clearance....

After four attempts in various spots in the gardens....we finally have a Clematis in bloom!  Mr. Seventies built the ladder & attached it to the deck wall so it can climb....and it is gorgeous this year.  Our daughter purchased this for her Dad...fourth time is a charm!!

And my knitted cap and hand warmers arrived!  They were held up in customs for four days...and I got slammed with duties....lesson learned.   I still am loving them though!  

In other news...I've been wanting a carboy or two since forever!   (I'm not making home brew).   I prefer light green ones...but beggars can't be choosers.  My favourite junk shop in Summerside had them (the shorter one on the right is the size)...and I was able to get two.  These are great for using with long stems...for fall...or anytime.   And they are being dropped off at no charge...win/win!!

I'm joining three awesome link parties this week!  Today I'll be over at Between Naps on the Porch for  Metamorphosis Monday.

And tomorrow with Marty at A Stroll Thru life for Inspire Me Tuesday....and Perfectly Imperfect-Life with Lyndsay for Tell It to Me Tuesday!!!

I'm struggling with adding backlinks!  Susan shared her link for Metamorphosis Monday....otherwise I have no clue how to do it!  I keep reading instructions...but I just can't get the hang of it.  Any help would be so appreciated!

I want to give these amazing blogs a nod & share their links...but I feel like a neanderthal in this area!!

While I muddle through this....have an amazing day!!  Til next time...