Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods: One word Hot!


Things that make me happy: sleeping late and having the bed to myself.

Book I'm reading: Just finished Miss Hildreth Wore Brown by Olivia deBelle Byrd


I'm enjoying on TV:
I am actually filling this one in with something new. I just found Pit Bulls and Parolee's on Animal Planet. I really enjoy seeing the changes in the dogs. It is wonderful to see someone care about them and help rehabilitate. The concept of using men on parole and giving them a chance is great too. Check it out.

On the menu for dinner:
No idea. If the freezer, pantry and fridge was stocked I would do a steak with mushfrooms, and a ceasar salad, fresh fried okra, tomato and mozarella for an appetizer and a chocolate dessert ( I am hungry)


On my To Do List:
Want to keep looking for bloggers who repurpose clothing or sew. I am getting a lot of inspiration for a sewing project.
Take photo's for my Thursday Tablescape post.



New recipe I want to try soon: http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2010/07/buckets-of-baked-french-fries.html

In the craft basket: planning a couple of aprons for my giveway. Check it out.

Looking forward to this week: Tablescape Thursday I have a plan for an intimate dinner for two. Come by and see the post.

Tips and Tricks:

When you find a new blog, a favorite post, a favorite photo, or recipe for HMM post click on the title and then in the address bar at the top copy the url and then paste it into a new email. Then email it to yourself. Title the subject 4 HHM and save till your ready to write your post. You can click back on the link to copy the photo then add to your post.

My favorite blog post this week:

http://www.animalsneedhelp.com/2009/03/29/molly-the-horse-that-leaves-a-smile-wherever-she-walks/

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
A new blog I am truly in love with. Alicia has alot to share about home making and being frugal. She is truly inspiring.

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):



Lesson learned the past few days:
Sorry this is gross but if you live in an apartment and you have bugs they are probably not your fault because they were there when you moved in. I hate bug spray! My husband thinks it is the best thing since sliced bread he sprays ant's, flies anything with that disgusting stuff. But here's a tip if you do have bugs in kitchen windex, clorox clean up, or even hand washing soap will kill them just pour or spray and they will die right before your eyes. Much safer than that other nasty stuff. But if you find a bug in the dishwasher and you grab the hand dishing soap to annilate the trespasser and then you turn on the dishwasher the water will leak out on the floor.

On my mind:
Finding a job that pays enough but gives me flexibility so I can continue my volunteer job at McFadden Ranch. We do chapel services every week. Yesterday we had 30 boys!

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

The Lord is my savior and my shield. My heart trusts in Him and I am helped.

My heart leaps for Joy and I will give thanks to Him in song. Psalm 28:7

I think I finally have this verse memorized.

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Check out this give a way

I found this over at Ruffles and Roses click here. This is so cute. I hope my name is drawn because my daughter would love this. Pick me. Pick me!

And you have to do to enter is go by and leave a comment and then follow the blog; which I am going to do because I have been looking for bloggers that sew some amazing
things. I need some inspiration for repurposing and sewing up some great things.

Tablescape Thursday

Welcome come on in for our little Mexican Fiesta . . .

I am runnin' a little behind I was just drying the dishes. I don't use these often so I always give them a little clean up first. Actually I just love to find a reason to use this dish towel and I wanted to show it to you! Yes it was an Ebay find. How did you know?

Everything all dry and ready for the little buffet. Sorry Cowboy just dumped his chaps there on the chair. Men. I can't complain though because he jumped into the truck to run down and pick up the homemade tamales that will be part of our lunch. Oh I just love the table cloth too. Found it at some antique shop I really don't remember I have had it so long!

The drink station is set up. I'll run get the tea and frozen margarita's out of the fridge. It is so hot outside I knew you would want something cold to drink. Cowboy thought the table runner was a little silly but I thought something was lacking yes...I did take a part a skirt but I think it is kind of fun I love the ruffle. Adds a little frilliness I thought.

And while I am there I'll grab the guacamole, salsa's and chips.

Yes that is my family famous homemade chili you smell. It is slowly simmering on the stove.

Of course I had to serve it because I had to have a reason to use my chili bowls. Yes they are the little brown ones.

The dinner plates are Noritake Boulder Ridge this set was a Mothers Day gift from the kids and the Cowboy.

Oh the glasses your wondering about them. Aren't they perfect for a cold frozen margarita. I loved stemmed glasses. These are 30 years old. I got them as a wedding gift they are Tiara glass and yes that is a date on them they are commemorative glasses. I just love the amber color.

Oh well thank you I know isn't the little donkey so cute. I never use him for his intended purpose her always just decorates. He was a gift from a friend.

So many questions yes...I do have a collection of wood bowls I use them for all kinds of things. Sometimes I fill the large one with candles for the table. Thanks for noticing.

Oh I think I hear the truck coming in. Cowboy must be back anyone ready to sit down and eat! I'll have Cowboy light the candles on his way back outside. Go ahead refill your glass and I'll get the buffet set up.

What's for dinner today?

I was wondering what cha' doin' for dinner today? I am trying the pot roast recipe I mentioned on My Happy Homemaker Monday post. And I guess your wondering what's up with the photo of the aprons. Well I love aprons! Don't you? I found these at Apron Chronicals. It is a cool website with some information about vintage aprons and some history. It is worth a visit. Here's the link. Well I saved the photo for a couple of reasons. I am going to make a button for my Give A Way. I'll be announcing the prize package tomorrow. So come back to get the skinny on the prize. You might as well enter by leaving comment here. Signing up to follow here and at the Book Review Blog and at My Journey Back.
I'll enter your name for each comment and each sign up entry. What could be easier?

Mosaic Monday

Is it as hot where you are as it is in DFW? Thought I would share something to cool ya down a bit!

Still beautiful. I love to look at snow. Tehehe.

Thanks for coming by. And what a great day to visit because if you leave a comment, sign up to follow and then go over to my new book blog and sign up I will enter you in my giveway.

That's all you have to do come by everyday and enter.

Ok your asking what do I win? Well you win an apron made by me for you. And a cookbook. Once I have randomly chosen a winner I will visit your blog and design the apron just for you.

So hurry sign up!

And come back next Monday for Happy Homemaker Monday. Today my post is here BTW if your not already following My Journey Back sign up there. Don't forget to leave me a comment each time so I can count each entry.

Mosaic Monday

I received these photo's and a few more from a friend on Friday. If you visit here often you'll usually see some horse photo's. I cannot get enough of them. These were actually prettier I think before I put the mosaic together. I love the mare and foal and the top. And then look at that darling foal doing gymnastics!
I hope you enjoyed.
BTW I think I ma be back! We have moved into the new house and trying to settle in. Still have stuff to get out of the old place but we are on the last leg of that journey! Thanks to all my dear sweet friends for the prayers.
Hope your week is Blessed and may your Home be a Sanctuary to you and your family.

Blue Monday

Today I wanted to share a photo from last summer. I was so proud of my tomato's! Don't they look great laying amidst those cool Blue bottles? Even though it is late I hope I get at least a couple plants in the ground this week!
I have a lot to do this week like . . . resurrecting Trade Tuesdays. Or is it Tuesday Trade Days I forget. Anyway look over on my sidebar. I have that really cool Pottery Barn tray waiting to trade. Email me if you are interested. I need stuff for the new house. So if you have something you don't want but really need the cool Pottery Barn tray I'll trade you.
Oh back to those blue bottles. This is a Blue Monday post! Even though I have had them for golly gee probably 20 years maybe not. 15 for sure They just don't fit into this house. I bought them at Pier One. As soon as I find them I'll offer them for trade. See how great they look with a single flower in them. I have used them by my tub to hold baby oil and powder and bath salts. Oh the possibilities. I am sure you want them. Dig around in your house and see what you can live without and post a photo and then leave me a comment here.
BTW the Cowboy does occasionally buy flowers!

And, I found the blue bottles. I will take photo's and put them on the sidebar! Wanna trade? And don't forget to go visit Smiling Sally for more photo's of interesting blue things. Some people are so creative!