As Summer Ends....

And just like that....our summer temperatures have cooled down.  Saturday was warm....we enjoyed the pool one last time for the season.....Mr. Seventies will close & put it to bed this week for the winter months.  We've still have had no rain to speak of.....the odd sprinkle now & then...

The above photo.....is a canvas I'm crushing on & ordered it for the kitchen!  I chose a black frame....not the white as above.  This one is to be delivered this morning....can't wait to get it hung ......

Our contractor & friend is coming this evening to discuss the mantle & take measurements.  As there is a brick mantle currently, I suspect he will need to build a "box type" mantle to set over it....and attach to the wall.  I'm so looking forward to having it completed!

We're off to Nova Scotia this weekend....a day trip planned to celebrate my nephew's 50th birthday!!  I have no clue how that happened....I remember the day he was born....it can't possibly be 50 years ago!!  But it is....

He is my sister's only child....(his parents have passed away).... . we are his surviving family.  For that & many other reasons....he is very special to us...we visit back & forth.....even when he & his wife lived in Ottawa....(prior to moving to Nova Scotia) we visited & stayed in constant contact.  It saddens me my sister won't be there to celebrate with us.....but she is always with us in spirit always....

In honour of his milestone....I purchased a red dirt t-shirt to commemorate his day!!  

I case you are wondering what a red dirt shirt is.....our soil here is reddish-brown in colour....due to iron oxide being in the soil....it looks like this....

A company started up a few years ago....with the concept to "dye" t-shirts in the red "mud"....and they are super popular for adults, children, toddlers & pets!

I think the "Older Than Dirt" t-shirt is appropriate for my nephew!  Mr. Seventies has a gift bag full of his favourite craft beer for him as well!

Daughter will be travelling with us....since her cousin is a Patriots fan....she chose a Patriot's apron, chef's hat & oven mitts for him....he will make great use of them at his outdoor kitchen & grill area!  Looking forward to an enjoyable day!

I plan to have Mr. Seventies retrieve my totes (and totes) from the storage shed & basement shelves.....of the Hallowe'en & fall decor in the coming days...I can hardly remember what I have.....but that's a good problem, right?

Be sure to 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 as well as  https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday..... 

Thanks so much for spending a bit of your time with me.....I greatly appreciate you joining me....

Til next time.....

Bit of A Hodge Podge

This post is not about anything in particular.....more a mixed bag of things we've done & seen over the last few days....

Mr. Seventies required three additional cement paw prints for the gardens.....that meant a short road trip to Kool Breeze greenhouse in Summerside.  They are available in two sizes.....with lots in stock so picking three smaller prints was successful.....

A few varieties of squash.....and corn stalks readily available.....we have both in our own vegetable garden.....yesterday we had a delicious feed of fresh corn on the cob!

Grand daughter accompanied us and we stopped at Island Preserve.....enjoyed seeing a few of these happy campers....and a couple of bunnies as well!

We dropped into a thrift store..... it was crazy busy!!!  I was unable to get many photos....but these items caught my eye....

I'm old enough to remember when milk was delivered (yes delivered).....in glass bottles...along with cream in smaller bottles....

I quickly gave up trying to shop around....I'm hoping, since school starts here today.....the frenzy will be over & the stores & shops won't be quite as crowded!

And.....my latest FB Marketplace acquisition!   Isn't he amazing?  (and huge).   I may hang him...as is....on the front door instead of a wreath this year!!  He was listed for $30...I offered $20 & the seller accepted!  

I love the detail and eyeglasses....he is in pristine condition!

Today is forecast to be another hot one.....and for the next three days!!  Then....things begin to cool down & we'll get into more seasonal weather!

It's looking like a pool weekend for sure....the fire ban (because we're so dry here with no rain....nor any in the forecast).....we cannot enjoy the fire pit in the evenings....

Thanks so much for visiting with me today....wishing everyone a great weekend!!

Til next time.....

 

Touches of Fall

 

Is anyone else excited it is now September?  While it's still warm here.....and no rain...the evenings are darker.....and the overnight temps are cooler!   

A good time to share a few of my latest acquisitions.....the square salad/dessert plates I ordered arrived....they will look awesome on 8" black dinner plates for our Hallowe'en meal celebration in October.....

I used some of my Air Miles  for e vouchers to use on Bath & Body Works website.....since this adorable ghost candle holder was on sale 50% off.....I ordered it.......and it lights up!!

A few years back, Bath &Body Works carried dachshund air freshener containers to clip on your vehicle visor.  I purchased two at that time......for daughter & myself (we both still have them in our SUVs).  I wasn't aware til later my son-in-law wanted one for his vehicle!  Sadly, they sold out.....and never brought back in....

This one is on sale as well....and while not the same as the ones I had  previously ordered..... it is a close second!  (I also picked out four pods - as the freshener opens & you pop in a flat pod).   I plan to tuck it in a gift at Christmas....I almost settled for a football shaped one (as he referees & is a huge football fan).....until I saw this.....I think he will luv it!!

And Pottery Barn has done it again!!  I've been obsessing over these for weeks.....and they go & put them on sale!!  And yes.....I ordered a set!!   Adorable peek-a-boo cat mugs!!  It's like Pottery Barn knows me.....all to well.....

I've been seeing this ghost walking his/her dog.....all over the internet....Home Sense even had a couple very similar.  I came across this one on Amazon.....on sale.....I quickly ordered one!  In an extra large size....which is 10" in height.....it's arriving in a couple of days....

I have plenty of Hallowe'en pieces now (according to M.r Seventies).......it is my favourite time of year after all!

I came across a few treasures while out & about a number of days ago.....I intend to pick up a soap dispenser for the main bath....I'm leaning towards the pink ghost.  I'm pretty sure I have a pumpkin one for the kitchen.....

A couple of adorable mugs....for anything pumpkin spice flavoured....I'm crushing on the ghost dip set...

While these pumpkins are candles.....they would be awesome to use after the wax burned & cleaned out....

And how adorable is this little guy??  And those sneakers....too cute!!  Obsessed....a little....

These next pieces were brought to my attention....by my little grand daughter!  She & her Dad came across them while out running errands....and she finds them terribly scary!!  And I admit....they are pretty creepy.....as they move & make loud growling & screeches...

The wolf man......raises up very high.....and howls....loudly!!  Scared the b'jezuz out of me....I fully understand how a little one would be scared....

Now I did see one she might be okay with....and when it comes on sale....I will purchase it for her front yard...pretty sure she'd be okay with Bluey skeleton....

A quick chuckle on this piece....and the white pumpkins are a good size....

This large pumpkin is one of my favourites....

Even though the weather for the next week is anything but fall-like....I'm so ready!  Although it is nice we can still enjoy the pool & being outside.  We have our grand daughter for a day this week....and have a few fun things planned to do with her!  There is a "butterfly" house here....(yes real butterflies).....we intend to check it out....she & her grandfather came across a beautiful one while picking veggies in the garden!  And speaking of veggies.....the broccoli & corn will be ready this week!  

I had an eye appointment last week.....a few surprises!  The optometrist had planned to dilate my pupils....until he discovered I have fluid build up in my eyes....and cataracts starting  (nothing to be alarmed about this early).  For the fluid he prescribed drops....and a referral to the ophthalmologist to have my eyes scanned.  There is a brown patch on one eye he wants to investigate further..  

My lenses needed updating as well.....he highly recommended wearing sunglasses when outside or driving.  I'm not a fan of the magnetic sunglasses to place on your eyewear .....and switching to sunglasses all the time......requires more patience than I possess.   I ordered lenses that will transition to sunglasses.....and while you can choose from a variety of colours (when they darken).....I prefer the regular gray tone....

Be sure to 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 and https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday.....

And....before I forget....wishing everyone....

Til next time.....

 

New Canvas Arrived!!

I am obsessed!  It's even more awesome than in photos...and can be ordered framed or unframed...I chose the 20 x 24 size.....(it's available in various sizes) ......

I'm loving it so much so....that I ordered a second one.....(I plan to leave them hung year round).....with this one to be placed on the right side of the family room window..  I chose the same size & black frame....

Mr. Seventies spent a couple of days dismantling & rebuilding the pool deck steps....they were in need of replacement...

It's still in its ugly stage & the board appearing to prop up the railing was temporary. He won't stain everything until next year....(since the wood is pressure treated)....they are very sturdy & secure....

Since the patio cushions I ordered never arrived....(I'll try again next year)....I took advantage of the great weather, removed the current covers & laundered them.....

Other than being a bit flat there is nothing wrong with them....it would be nice to have a bit more padding for additional comfort....

We're still enjoying nice temperatures.....although it's getting darker earlier in the evenings....& the overnight temps are dipping lower.  Soon be time to close the pool for the year....Mr. Seventies still has the odd dip.   We've considered putting a heater on the pool.....to extend the swimming season.

It's not a priority for me.....I don't care how warm the water is if the air temperature isn't as warm!  I usually need hot, humid days to cool off....and we've had an awesome summer being able to enjoy the pool most days.  We only had a short three day cool down in July....and then we were back into hot weather.

Still no rain to speak of!  Burn ban is still in effect....so no evening fire pits.  My favourite activity is to snuggle up in a cozy sweater & enjoy a warm fire outside in the evenings.   But until we get some substantial rainfall....that won't be possible.....

Hard to believe it's the Labor Day long weekend!  School buses will be rolling next week! 

Stay safe until next time.....

Guest Bedroom Reveal & Last Visit To Wicker Emporium

Mr. Seventies finished painting the ceiling & walls in the guest bedroom...I had forgotten I had ordered the Euro shams to match the quilt I purchased through Pottery Barn.  In my defence....it was ordered last April....so when it arrived I was happy!

My happiness was short lived however......they mistakenly sent me two King size shams rather than Euro shams!  I will need to wait a bit longer for the right ones to arrive....(which will be in September).....I'm loving the navy blue on the walls! (darker here as I closed the shutters)....

In the meantime, I'm using shams I have on hand....I'm loving the canvas I picked up at Inspired Living for over the bed....

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I'm on the hunt for a small night table for the right side of the bed....I'll know it when I come across it....

I'm not certain if there are any other locations of Wicker Emporium across Canada....but our location has been sold......Prestige Home Decor has purchased it....

In its day it used to be an amazing store....I spent many a lunch hour browsing away at their then downtown location.  In later years, they moved their store....and sold more furniture pieces....(mainly from Thailand).   

Since I wasn't sure when Prestige will be moving in....

I stopped in one afternoon.....only to discover Prestige has not yet taken over the space....but I took a few minutes to browse around.....

They are not having a sale or anything....so most things were not on sale or clearance....disappointing....

These faux display pieces.....almost looked real!  

I think the lemonade could use a stir.....but it's acrylic!

I had a chuckle when I read this sign....but it just might be true....just sayin'.....

My little grand daughter told me of a local store she was in that had very, very scary Hallowe'en things.....so you know I had to check it out!  I can see how some pieces could scare a little one.....the wolf would rear up & howl when you walked by!!  I luv it!!

Sneak peek....after September 1st - the fall decorating will commence in My Seventies Split!!

Thanks so much for spending time with me today....Mr. Seventies is replacing a few pool deck boards today as it is forecast to be cloudy....and showers!!  (we need a good 2 day soaking not the odd sprinkle here and there)....

As much as I love summer (and I really do).....I'm ready for dark, broody skies, shorter evenings, crisper temperatures.....and fire pits!  ( we've been under a no burn order here for weeks).....

How about you?  You ready for some fall?  The "ber" months are my favourite!!

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays....

Until next time....