It seems we have a break today in the hot weather....much cooler with a bit of a breeze from the north. We still need rain....we had a shower last evening....but we are in desperate need of a good soaking....
I've asked our friend, neighbour & finish carpenter....(he keeps Mr. Seventies busy).....to add a wood mantle to our current brick mantle. Nothing fancy....no intricate millwork required....just a rustic, box type mantel that can be attached & fit over our existing brick mantle. Something along these lines....(I pulled these off the internet).....inspiration photos...
A mantle deep enough so I can set items on it....our current brick mantle is not thick enough to hold much. So he has an idea now of what I want....it is not a big job for him....I will need to pick a stain colour...that won't be difficult as I don't want anything dark....such as a mahogany.....
The Mud Pie ghost buckets have arrived!! You can imagine my first thoughts when I retrieved this banged up box from the steps!!! It had a story to tell.....
I was holding my breath.....but am happy to report both ghost buckets arrived safely!! I'm so crushing on them....luv, luv, luv!!
An update to this Kate Spade crossbody bag I ordered on the Canadian outlet site! It was a scam!! From the phoney order confirmation emails.....to the so called "tracking" number from "China post".... as a reminder this was the crossbody I had ordered.....
It never arrived. I'm relieved my bank reversed the full amount I was charged! Just goes to show you can't believe online reviews either!!!
Lastly....the blue hydrangea is blooming!! We've been waiting years to see these blooms......and I couldn't resist picking a small bouquet...
A number of appointments to attend to this week...along with visiting a new to me optometrist next week!
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!
Thanks so much for visiting with me today....I so appreciate you stopping by!
Til next time....
Charlotte, I'm so relieved that your cute ghost buckets were undamaged and I'm quite sure the packaging does indeed have a story to tell lol. Your hydrangeas are beautiful and those mantles are gorgeous - the middle one almost looks like a railway tie. Sorry about the Kate Spade scam but how great that your bank reversed the charges. Phew. The scammers are getting so clever and sophisticated it's scary. Enjoy the cooler weather - we've had cooler weather here most of the summer here (and I'm not complaining). Take care over there my friend!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim! I was so happy the ghosts weren't damaged....I expected they would be!! Scammers are spending so much effort ripping people off - too bad they don't put their efforts to do good! Have an awesome week, my friend!!
DeleteBeautiful mantels. I hope yours turns out as dreamed--I think having a mantel is a lovely touch. That tissue box cover is something! Wow. Visiting from the Talking About it Tuesday linkup.
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer!! Thanks so much....I'm excited to have an actual wood mantel!! Isn't the tissue box cover awesome - I'll share pics when it arrives!!
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