The Shabby Chick

Nails for Valentine's Day

2012-02-14T10:12:00.000-05:00

Good morning wanted to share with you a little nail LOVE....

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

2012-02-14T07:07:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentines Day

Wanted to share with you our favorite cookie we make every year for
Valentines Day

This recipe from Martha Stewart and is one of the easiest and tastiest ones out there. And so much fun to make.

Big Valentines Hugs to all of you
~~Pattie~~

You will need:

5 tablespoons melted butter
4 Egg Whites
1 Cup Sugar
1Cup Flour
A pinch of salt
3 Tablespoons of Heavy Cream
1 Teaspoon Almond Extract
Cooking Spray

Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet liberally with cooking spray. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine egg whites and sugar, and beat on medium speed, about 30 seconds. Add flour and salt, and beat until combined. Add butter, heavy cream, and almond extract, and beat until combined, about 30 seconds.
Pour 1 tablespoon of batter onto half of the baking sheet, and spread with the back of a spoon into a thin 5-inch circle; repeat on the other half of the sheet. Bake until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown, about 8 minutes.
Transfer baking sheet to a heat-resistant surface. Working as quickly as possible, slide a spatula (an offset spatula, available at specialty kitchen shops, works best) under one of the cookies. Lift it up, and place it on a clean kitchen towel. Using your fingers, fold the cookie in half, pinching the top together to form a loose semicircle. Hold the cookie with your index fingers inserted at each open end, and slide your thumbs together along the bottom line. Press into the center of the cookie while bending the two open ends together and down to form the shape of a fortune cookie. This whole process should take about 10 seconds. Once the cookie hardens, which begins to happen almost immediately, you cannot fold it. Place the fortune cookie on the kitchen towel to cool, and shape the second cookie. Repeat until all the batter is used up. To speed up the process, bake four cookies at a time, staggering two cookie sheets by 4 minutes to give you time to shape. To avoid wasting batter, practice folding with a circle of paper first.
Write your message on a long strip of sturdy art paper, such as Japanese moriki. Thread the fortune through the cookie when it has cooled.

Good Morning

2012-02-06T10:40:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone, So for the last ten days it's been nothing but Superbowl talk here in Indy. I couldn't be more proud of the City that I live in, I'm hearing nothing but positive things.. So I guess Indy is finally on the map. I really done have a lot to talk about and I don't have any new projects to show you, But I did want to say Hello. February is a slow month for me at work, So this is when I get started spring cleaning, We are still not out of the woods for snow and I'm sure we will still get plenty of it. I hope everyone is doing well. You will hear from me soon. Have a great week.

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

A Warm Indiana Weclome

2012-01-31T09:08:00.000-05:00

First off thank you everyone that made such nice comment's on my Laundry Room Makeover it means the world to me.

SUPERBOWL XLVI

I wanted to take time to welcome everyone to Indy for Superbowl Week it has been so much fun watching our beautiful City turn into "the place to be" lots of people think that Indiana is just a spot in the middle of the Midwest but I will tell you that we know how to roll out the RED CARPET so I wanted to share photos with all of you.

GOOD LUCK

to the

New York Giants and New England Patriots

I am so proud to call this my City, And the weather is even cooperating.....Can you see me in the window? I am on the 38th floor Long way up...Of course I have my Colts shirt on.. we'll be back next year.... So is anyone going to be in town from blogland ? And witch team are you rooting for? This should be a fantastic week of fun and partying. I'm hoping to have more photos to share towards the end of the week. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for stopping by...

Photos are property of The Shabby Chick Blog

Hugs

~~Pattie~~

My New Laundry Room Reveal

2012-01-24T11:14:00.011-05:00

So as you know I have been working on my laundry room for the past two weeks, And let me tell you there was a lot of blood, sweat, and tears that went into this project, But in the end I am so loving how it turned out.. I know it looks a little dark But I assure you that it is not, I ended up having a friend help me install the shelving because I couldn't find any that I liked, These are so much stronger than the wire kind.. The paint is called Zinc (Martha Stewart) I cheated and had Lowe's color match it (Sorry Martha) and the flooring is a high grade peel and stick.The baskets and laundry hamper I bought over the summer at good old Home Good. I hid the heating and cooling system and water heater with a King size sheet hemmed and put up with a tension rod. I am still waiting for the lighting I ordered to come in But in the mean time do you remember what the Laundry Room looked like????

BEFORE

And here is the AFTER

So what do you think? Thank you to all of my girlfriends Hubbies that helped me with all the hard things that I could have never done without your help....

I'm joining:
WhisperWood Cottage
Evolution Of Style
I Made The Impossible Possible

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Down To The Last Wire

2012-01-17T12:47:00.000-05:00

Good Sunday morning, So the laundry room is nearly finished, It has been one of the hardest projects that I have done, You would think that such a small room would be NO problem, But how wrong one can be... Here is a sneak peek at what I have done so far, And the nails where my inspiration..

Hang tight I have a few more days(LOL) to go I still have to put down quarter round, Hang the lighting, and put up the shelving, So I guess I better get going or it will never get done....Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful Sunday

~~Pattie~~

Two Long Days

2012-01-10T13:14:00.000-05:00

Hello all so wanted to update you on the Laundry Room Makeover. And before I start wanted to just say I don't care if the trend is to have wallpaper or boarder and even if it lasts for twenty years I will NEVER DO IT AGAIN....This is what I have done so far... You might say...I don't see anything different. But I have been working on this sense I last posted... The washer and dryer are out in the living room, took all the trim out , going to rip out the flooring tomorrow in between clients... Did I mention how much I appreciate them? Thank God they don't care what I look like in the process of doing their nails...

Does anyone have any hints on making this border come off any easier???? Please let me know. Your help is appreciated..Everyone have a better day than what I'm having(I'm still having fun with is project)...

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

A Much needed Makeover

2012-01-05T21:36:00.000-05:00

Hello all, I hope everyone is having a great start to the New Year. Between Christmas and New Years is one of the busiest two weeks at The Nail Room and I must say I needed a break, So onto the subject. My laundry room has not been touched in the last ten years, So I thought it was time for a much needed makeover. But please DON'T HATE me for getting rid of this beautiful border and the gorgeous color on the walls... And not to mention the heating and cooling system that's takes up ALL of the room....

This is going to be one long month, It's a dirty job But someone has to do it.... So here is the plan... New flooring...Paint....Lighting... and a few surprises. I will be keeping you all up to date on what I am doing. This weekend I will be going to Lowe's and picking out flooring and paint. So on that note everyone have a great weekend.

~~Pattie~~

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2012-01-01T07:41:00.000-05:00

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May you all have a wonderful and Happy New Year

~~Pattie~~

A Very Busy 2011

2011-12-29T18:23:00.001-05:00

I can't believe the end of 2011 is here, I have enjoyed seeing everything that you have done and more excited to see what the New Year brings in blog land.. Here are a few of my favorite things

So this is just a few things... looking back I sure did a lot and so happy that I got this far, My next project is the Laundry room it needs some serious attention....In the mean time Thank You so much for making me a part of your day,And I wish you all the best in 2012.

I'm Linking up to The Thrifty Decor Chick for Show Us Your House Party....

HAPPY NEW YEAR

~~Pattie~~

Surprises

2011-12-27T12:08:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone hope you all had a wonderful Christmas weekend, We sure did, I wanted to tell you that I got a big surprise Christmas Eve as I was working finishing up last minute clients, There was a knock at the front door.... It was Angela form Unexpected Elegance... She surprised me with a lovely gift of homemade goodies. I had meet her at Horton's French Flea Market over the summer and found out she just lives a couple of subdivisions down form mine, So today I wanted to do my first Blog Feature and show you what she brought me and Tia....And introduce her to all of you.

She made this awesome relish and her Mom made these pecans, Needless to say they are both gone.. Yummy.. Thank you so much.

OK this is is Angela

If you don't know her please take a moment and visit her blog, And become a follower, She does some really cool things around her Home and has an amazing Family, She also has a great Etsy Shop that does not disappoint...

Finally, wanted to share my Christmas Eve with all of you, I had a last minute get to gather with some friends and neighbors we had so much fun, It was truly a wonderful Christmas this year...

That's Chris in the background not sure where his wife Krista is ???
Where are you ??? Hayley is making a dash for the cookies....

And here is Angela my good friend and neighbor and her four beautiful boys, I think Matt her husband was out in the living room
relaxing... I didn't do so good with taking pictures....

And,well you know me... Brian snapped this before I got dressed.. Thanks......

Caroline one of my clients and good friend, And Tia's friend from High School Brian He's part of the family....

And the best neighbors you could ever have Pam and her husband Brian... Thank you all for being great Friends....I hope you all had as much fun as I did this year...

~~Pattie~~

What Christmas Is All About

2011-12-24T10:36:00.000-05:00

Just got done with work about a half hour ago and my sweet friend Angela was my last client of the night she came over earlier this afternoon and took some photos for the fun of it and I know I said I would not be back until Monday .. But wanted to share this with all of you... If it weren't for Angela I would not have this picture of Tia and I. So this is our Christmas card to all of my friends... Love each and every one of you....

This is want I live for each and everyday.... I am so proud for my darling daughter.. If it was not for her I would not be what I am today...Merry Christmas to everyone who reads this...

~~Pattie~~

Merry Christmas to All

2011-12-22T08:53:00.000-05:00

Good morning, So we have only three more days til Christmas I am done with all my shopping, Got my grandnieces and nephews a little something sent out in the mail and now crunch time at The Nail Room is in full swing... So form now until the Eve of Christmas I will be busy working. I happen to catch Mya looking out the door when I mentioned Santa and I just had to share with all of you this beautiful picture of her...

I will be back on Monday , So until then may all of you Have a very

Marry Christmas

And always remember the TRUE meaning

~~Pattie~~

Christmas at The Nail Room

2011-12-18T12:11:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone ..So we have a week to go before Christmas ,hope everyone is ready... I wanted to share with you where I spend most of the day working and to also thank all of my wonderful clients Because if it weren't for them I wouldn't have such a great nail salon. And thank you all for making my Christmas a little brighter.

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

I Must have been a GOOD GIRL this year

2011-12-16T17:38:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone, I must have been a good girl this year, My dear friend and loyal client gave me this for Christmas this year, And I just had to share with all of you... And if you notice she even got the color to match my kitchen...

Just look at the cute little rooster on the handle, I am so blessed to have such a nice friend.. Thank you much Lynn...I guess I will be making Beef Bourguignon for Sunday's Dinner.... Have a great day and thanks for stopping by..

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

White Wednesday

2011-12-13T14:53:00.000-05:00

It's been quite some time sense I have made it over to Kathleen's White Wednesday And I wanted to share a few things with everyone...The silver plated place settings are from a friend that didn't want them anymore and she knew right where to bring them..

Snowballs, White Chocolate covered snowflakes and Chocolate covered Pearls.....

And we certainly can't for get chestnuts for roasting..Yummy

Thanks for coming by Happy White Wednesday....

~~Pattie~~

Christmas At Home 2011

2011-12-12T19:40:00.000-05:00

To night I'm joining Jennifer Rizzo for her Holiday House walk Party. I'm sure if you follow my blog you have seen these photos, But for those who haven't Welcome to my Home

Thank You for stopping by

~~Pattie~~

My Friends Christmas Open House 2011

2011-12-10T19:58:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone, WOW this week has been crazy with blog parties, So tonight I thought I would share a dear friend and client's home with you... Keep in mind that I was lucky to have a friend take pictures of my home and these where done by me... This is Sandy's home I have told her many times that I think she should start blogging.. She is so talented with decor and crafts.. Please take time to comment so I can get her on the path to join us and have some fun....You guy would love her. So lets start her Home tour...

So let me give you some history on the entrance.. Her daughter Kendra has made these snowflakes since she was a littler girl and Sandy has saved them and now they welcome you as you enter her Home... One the right you enter the music room, Her husband Gean is a very talented musician... He has performed at our palladium in Carmel IN.

This is her dining room , She is having an Open house for her neighbors tomorrow.. She does this every year.. So here is the rest of her home Enjoy and have a great night...

And this would be my dear friend Sandy. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....

Hope you enjoyed her home.

~~Pattie~~

Viignettes around my Home for Christams

2011-12-10T10:45:00.000-05:00

Now we head over to Courtney's French Country Cottage for the last stop on this fabulous Blogger party.. It has been so much fun. I have seen so many wonderful homes many I follow and I have found some other new ones that I fell in love with... So here are some vignettes around my home...

And to all a very happy ending to a fun week of parties....thank all of you who came over and left such wonderful comments... Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

My Home for Christmas

2011-12-09T16:27:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone, So on to the next Party at Debra's over at Common Ground for a Vintage inspired Christmas... Here is a little tour around my home...

The Photos where taken Courtesy of my dear friend Angela @ Times to Treasure Photography she shot the photos for the decorator show home here with Joe Ruggiero a few years back.. I'd say I was a pretty lucky woman.... Hope you like them..

~~Pattie~~

My Christmas Trees

2011-12-09T07:34:00.000-05:00

So I don't think I have ever done three posts in one day, WHEW this is making my head spin... And it's probably because I'm not doing all of this right.. But here we go I'm join Honey over at 2805 for the next stop on this Party. I put three trees up this year One in my bedroom, One in Living room and a small one in the guess bathroom witch I am not going to bother showing because it's small and has nothing on it.. So can't wait to see every one's beautiful Christmas Trees....

MERRY CHRISTMAS

~~Pattie~~

Holiday Dining At My Home

2011-12-08T09:25:00.000-05:00

On the next stop of the Christmas Bolgger Block Party is Sherry form No Minimalist Here she is doing Holiday Dinning, I'm not a very Traditional decorator I like my simple approach I use a lot of white in order for the food to be the center of attention.

I am so in love the the Photo of the Table that I just had so share it again... I assure you that the table cloth will be washed and ironed, Before my real Christmas dinner..LOL....have a great day..

~~Pattie~~

Christmas Kitchen 2011

2011-12-07T18:42:00.001-05:00

Welcome to my Kitchen for the Holidays, Come on in and have a cup of fresh coffee and a slice of cake or some sugar cookies... One of my favorite things to do at the holidays is to cook and bake for my friends and family...

I have more kitchen photos but I'm sure this is enogh for now.... I am Joining Vanessa&Heather At The Picket Fence For Christmas in the Kitchen Come join in on the fun
Have a wonderful day and stay warm...

~~Pattie~~

Welcome

2011-12-07T09:52:00.000-05:00

One more post today over at Vanessa and Heather's At The Picket Fence for Doors and Porches. I didn't do a whole lot out side this year because my friend that helps me put up lights is out of town for the month of December.. I did as much as I could, But I will share with you one picture of last year. and then move on the this year...

And This Year.... NO SNOW yet.......

~~Pattie~~

Christmas Party

2011-12-05T18:59:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone I'm joining in on the fun over at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Christmas Mantels, I hope you enjoy the party. Can't wait to check out all the beauty that's out there. Have a great week....And Happy Holidays from me to you.....

~~Pattie~~

I'm So Honored

2011-12-05T09:32:00.000-05:00

Surprising to me Jennifer Gray @ The Old Painted Cottage Mention me on her blog, I was so stunned that it took a couple of days for it to sink in... I can't tell you what that means to me. Thank You Jennifer. Please take a moment and visit her Blog..

Thank You again Your Blog is one of my top Favorites.

~~Pattie~~

A Little Christmas Inspiration

2011-12-04T12:08:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone, thought I would share with you some photos that my dear friend Angela shot for me over the weekend. She is the most wonderful Photographer . So here is a little inspiration to kick of the Holidays Courtesy of Times to Treasure Photography . I am so proud of these Photos Thank you so much Angela...

Hug
~~Pattie~~

Decorating For Christmas

2011-11-29T09:38:00.000-05:00

Good morning all, So I've been going through my Christmas stuff and getting it all put up, Looks like we have snow in the forecast for today and tonight.. What better way to kick of the Holidays.

So lets light a fire in the fireplace and Start decorating, Have a great day and stay warm.

~~Pattie~~

A Little Christmas in my Bedroom

2011-11-27T11:51:00.001-05:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Family and or Friends.. I started decorating for Christmas and wanted to share with you my bedroom, I try and do a little something in every room It just makes it feel cozy and warm...

~~ I'm linking up to Beth over at Home Stories A to Z for her Christmas Tutes&Tips not to Miss and Tutorials&Tips Link Party
Stop over and see all the wonderful things....

~~Pattie~~

2011-11-24T09:12:00.000-05:00

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Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving

~~Pattie~~

New Home

2011-11-18T16:21:00.000-05:00

Good Day all.... well as always the Holidays creep up faster and faster every year... And as always I feel like I'm behind, My friend Krista invited Tia and I over for Thanksgiving... When she asked me I said Yes right away I think she was a little stunned, The answer came out of my mouth before she even had the chance finish her sentence... So I am making the Ham and maybe a surprise (if I have time) . So before I get started on decorating for Christmas I thought I would share with all of you where and what I decided to do with the Ethan Allen desk I found at goodwill for the amazing price of $22.00 dollars... You know I looked it up online and found the same desk for the bargain price of $1479.00 I still can't believe it...So here are a few pictures of where it's new home is...

It made it's way to the guest room/office and I am happy with where it's at. There are still a few things I would love to do in this room and will when time allows, But for now I Love it...and I have decided to leave the desk as is, It's really to beautiful to paint....I won't be decorating the table for Thanksgiving this year so have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends and I'll be back at the end of next week....

~~Pattie~~

Fabulous Weekend........

2011-11-13T09:14:00.000-05:00

Good Sunday morning to everyone, I just couldn't wait to show you Horton's Open House. Donna form A Life Reclaimed out did herself with all the styling as always and not to mention how beautiful all the things she had for sale, And Rebeca from A Re-Purposed Life Had the most delectable homemade treats ( I could have eaten every one of them) for all the Bloggers that came by. I bought the most beautiful Christmas Stockings from Rebecca and some other beautiful things from Donna and from Karen that I will show you as soon as I start decorating for Christmas ... So let me show you the pretties at the open house....

I'm wondering if my Sister likes that silver platter on the left?????

Donna's handmade Candles...Yummy

I want my Mantel to look like this for the Holidays ....

Here is Miss Donna always running around making sure that everything is just prefect... Job well done...

Miss Rebecca's little slice of heaven (dreamy)

I wanted every one of these pillows...

And here she is Sweet Rebecca.. Tia thinks shes the bomb ...

Thank you Ladies for a great day ,But most of all Thank You for making Tia laugh and have fun all day. It means the world to me ..

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Come One Come All

2011-11-11T17:45:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow is Horton's Christmas Open House. And just a reminder that there is a Blogger Party from 2:00 to 4:00 Can't wait to see who all comes... Everyone have a great weekend....

~~Pattie~~

Horton's Open House

2011-11-07T08:28:00.000-05:00

Good Monday morning Ladies, I'm so existed we have just six more days until Horton's Christmas Open House If your near by it's worth the trip to Tipton IN. They always have the most amazing displays that just get you into the Christmas spirit here are just a few pictures to entice you and give you great inspiration for the Holidays...

Mark your calenders for November 12 from 9:00am to 6:00pm and visit Horton's of Tipton's Blog for more information. Have a great week .....

~~Pattie~~

Copy Cat Challenge

2011-10-30T17:56:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone, So I thought sense I had some extra time I would join in the fun over at Debbie's for her Magazine Copy Cat Challenge. I had made this Bundt Cake earlier this year for our block party and it turned out fabulous... It was so good I had to make it again. Only problem is it turned out better the first time around(looks that its) I should have taken the picture then. So anyway I got up this morning and made it let it cool and took it outside and took some photos... Hope you like.....Here is the cover of Southern Living (September Issue)

And here is my take on the cover shot....

Or this one....

Hope you are having a great weekend.....

~~Pattie~~

Winterized

2011-10-25T20:32:00.000-04:00

Happy Tuesday, Over the weekend I worked on putting everything away for winter...Sad but a necessity if you live where the winters can be unpredictable . Cut down lots of things in the garden, put all the patio furniture away, washed out the fountains and put them to rest, Raked up leaves (ten bags) and still have more to do.. Took down the curtains and gazebo top washed them and put away, Also put up the number sign I got form Ramsign (love it) I think it looks great. You can see the back yard HERE If you missed it this summer.

Have a great day.... Now after I get done with work I need to caulk a round the garage and windows. GOT ADVIL????

~~Pattie~~

BARN SALE

2011-10-19T22:01:00.001-04:00

Just a reminder that my friend Kristy at the Country Crick is having a Fall barn sale if anyone is close by please visit this wonderful place
Friday and
Saturday you can contact her at 765-481-7172

~~Pattie~~

Score !!!!!!

2011-10-19T10:56:00.000-04:00

Good Wednesday morning, I just couldn't wait to share the deal of the day.. I took Tia to work this morning set her all up and went to look around goodwill, And your not going to believe what I found... Are you ready?

Why in the world would someone get rid of this Ethan Allen Desk?
This thing is solid, And now it's mine for the bargain price of $22.00,
I need a desk so bad.... Not sure how I'm going to transformer it or where it's new home will be, But you guys will be the first to know.
Sorry the pictures are bad
~~Pattie~~

In The Mail

2011-10-18T15:20:00.000-04:00

Got home yesterday and had a surprise in the mail, About a month ago I had a giveaway from Ramsign and I said yes. So I had emailed them and said I would love to have one. The company was gracious enough to send me my very own. And just let me tell you that this porcelain number sign is just Beautiful... If you ever want to order one do so you will NOT be disappointed. I can't wait to put it on my home....

Hope you all have a wonderful Day (rainy here) But great weather to start a fire in the fireplace.....

~~Pattie~~

As Good As It Gets for Now

2011-10-16T08:18:00.000-04:00

So it's Saturday and I'm a week late getting pictures up of the garage seems like when I finally see the end of a project something always stops me cold in my tracks, There are so many thinks that I wanted to get done out here But I'm happy that it's painted and got most of my patio furniture put up for the winter... Got an easement to Epoxy the floor and well that's not going to be in the budget, So I think in the spring I will buy the kit at Lowe's and do it myself...

My sweet neighbors Carla and David came over to help me, Thank you so much....

Look what I found a Home Goods the same ones that are in the Ballard Design Catalog... Score....

Love the shelving unit from Ikea But I'm still shooting for a Shed in the spring time.....

Painted the inside of the garage door too....

And the patio furniture is put away for the winter....

I know it's just a garage but I'm so happy to get it done and over with. Everyone have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.

~~Pattie~~

Before The Cold Weather Hits

2011-10-06T09:51:00.000-04:00

Hello, Hope everyone is having a good week. I have wanted to tackle this project for three years now " THE GARAGE" just to let you all know its the one room that has never gotten any attention in the seventeen years that I have lived in the house. Every time we have block parties and cookouts We set up the food and I put out a long table and chairs in my garage I have always cleaned the floors and made sure that everything was cleaned up so it doesn't spoil any ones appetite .... But still was so embarrassed that it just looked gross... So let me show you what I am working with.

And a sneak peek of the new color.... I estimate that I will be done with and ready for the big reveal by this weekend... So I'm grabbing a cup of coffee and headed out to the garage. Have a great day.

~~Pattie~~

A little Something White for Fall

2011-09-30T07:43:00.002-04:00

Hello all, So after resting for a day(Yea right) I thought I should get started on putting out some fall decorations, Do you remember the junk I picked up during the summer HERE, Well the old tool caddy I dry brush painted white and used it for the center piece for the kitchen table..Love it......And just wanted to point out I decided to paint the inside trim of the door the same color as the cabinets I thought it would tie it all together....

I also found this great table cloth at Tuesday Morning, I rarely go to this store,But I'm glad I stopped in.... Have a great day
I'm joining Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures... And Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday
~~Pattie~~

Finally Done

2011-09-28T08:08:00.001-04:00

Good day to everyone, I am finally done painting the house. And I couldn't be more happy with the way it turned out. I felt like I would never see the end of this project. Did you all know that you can paint siding? Well you can , I used Valspar Duramax exterior paint. It has Maximum fade resistance, It also has Mold,Mildew and Algae resistant coating plus self-priming all in one... Great stuff, it made such a deference in the appearance of my home. Also before I show my photos I want to share with all of you a small hit. If you use Satin Finish witch comes out slightly glossy cobwebs do not stick... So with that in mind here we go..

With the new paint I had a new storm door installed in oil rubbed bronze and new decorative hooks put on the shutters. thanks for being patient with me as it took me forever to do this . hope everyone is having a great start to fall.... I am joining Fishtail Cottage for outdoor Fall decor. Come join in the fun

~~Pattie~~

Cracked Pepper

2011-09-13T08:23:00.000-04:00

Good morning everyone... WOW I cant' believe how time flies by, I have been so busy with getting ready for fall that I have not had any time to blog, I had the BIG Five O Sunday and I will have to say It was the best Birthday ever. My friends and family came over to celebrate with me It was truly the perfect day... So back to what I have been doing, As you all remember I decided to paint the shutters and door, Well as I loved Kim's idea of a spiced pumpkin color the HOA did not approve it, So I went with Cracked Pepper, Now as you all know that once that went up the house was in desperate need of paint so that's what I am doing now, Sometimes I wonder if I may be crazy..... I also got rid of all the stuff surrounding the house, Today Lowe's is coming out to install the new storm door and then I will start putting out my Fall decorations. So hopefully I will have a big reveal on Monday. So until then keep your fingers crossed that I can get the rest of the house painted... Did you know that you can paint siding???? The make a special paint just for that. I will blog about that later. So have a great day and wish me luck....

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

I'm Still Here

2011-08-31T19:20:00.000-04:00

Good morning everyone, Just wanted to check in and tell everyone that I'm still here, I've been busy with Tia and work, Not much time to blog lately, But I have been checking on every ones blog about what you all have been up to. I have been debating on painting the front door and shutters and cleaning up the garden so I can get ready for Fall decorations. So I have a question for you. Help me decide what color to paint, The teal has been there for ten years and I think I want to got darker, But I'm open to anything So let me know by next week and I will pick for your suggestions ... Here is what it looks like now.

I think I'm getting rid of the little bench too, It's old and no longer my style, Not sure what I will replace with but it has to go as well.
Hope you all are having a good week and a great Holiday weekend.

~~Pattie~~

Good Sunday Morning

2011-08-22T08:10:00.000-04:00

So before I tell you who won the Ramsign porcelain Sign I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you new and old that follow my blog, I had a whopping 65 of you entered not bad for my first giveaway. It means the world to me... And thank you to Ramsign for giving me the opportunity to do so.OK so are you ready??????

Now I just want you to know that I did this the old fashion way....

Sense this is my first one.... I think it works just as well.....

CONGRATULATIONS TO......

PAMELA of FRENCH bUTTONS

You can email me and I will send you all the details......Can't wait to see where you put it....

Have a Beautiful Sunday....

~~Pattie~~

Tomorrow Is The Drawing !!!!!

2011-08-20T18:06:00.000-04:00

Happy Saturday to everyone, Hope you are having a wonderful weekend, Anyway I have forty nine peeps out there who have entered my giveaway..So I'm thinking that's not bad for my first one...Right? So tomorrow is the big day I will draw the winner at 12:00 noon my time.. So if you haven't come over to try your luck you have today to do so... Go HERE and good luck....

Have a Great Weekend.....

~~Pattie~~

Love What I Do

2011-08-18T21:05:00.000-04:00

Good morning everyone.... So you all know me as The Shabby Chick and of course you all know that I love to decorate, But I also am the proud owner of The Nail Room. I work out of my home so there is NO drama(been there) No loud taking or big screen TVs , Just one on one attention to my clients, I try really hard to make it the best experience possible, So I thought I would share some of my work with all of you today....Because I Love What I Do....I can't believe that I have been doing this for 30 years....Here is some of my work that I wanted to share with you...

Shellac manicure

CND's Nail Enhancements using forever French

Throw back to the 80's with WOW me Pink

Have a wonderful day, And if you have a special person that does your hair or nails don't forget to tell them how much you appreciate them.....

~~Pattie~~

The Last Summer Flowers

2011-08-17T20:15:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone, hope you guys are doing well... I can't believe that summer is coming to an end I have a few flowers left in the garden and the ferns are loving the cool temps the petunias suffered a bit even though I watered faithfully But I think they deserve their fame one more time. So I wanted to share the last pictures with all of you before I start to decorate for FALL......

Hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday, And don't forget to link up to my giveaway HERE ......

~~Pattie~~

My 1st Giveaway!!

2011-08-16T06:35:00.001-04:00

Recently I was emailed by Ramsign and asked to host a giveaway for one of their number signs. They are a wonderful company based in Denmark that makes Porcelain Enamel signs.

This is my first giveaway and I am so excited to be able to give away one of their signs to one of my lucky readers!

The giveaway is for a numbered sign only, shipping is included. Open to the U.S and International!

The winner will be drawn on Sunday August 21st at noon.
You must be a follower and leave a comment to win.
For a second entry you can blog about this giveaway.

I'd love it if you would grab my button and put it in your post or on your sidebar!

Drawing is now CLOSED 11:30 am Sunday Thank you
winner will be posted at 12:00 o'clock ........

The Vintage Farmhouse

2011-08-11T18:25:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone Nikki over atThe Vintage Farmhouse has a new linky party for us called Creative Thursday stop by and check it out and join in the fun... Here are a few thinks that I have done around my home in the last year......

Now hop on over and share with Nikki your creative side And have a great day......

~~Pattie~~

Good Tuesday Morning

2011-08-09T17:45:00.001-04:00

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Hello everyone, hope to find all of you happy this rainy Tuesday morning.. Finally I never thought I would be so happy to see RAIN... I'm still working on the two old chippy windows that I bought back at the end of June...But I promise that I will post them as soon as I get them done... In the mean time the season has come for Sunflowers.
Do you have some in your garden?

~~Pattie~~

Fall Is Around The Corner

2011-08-04T17:25:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone, Just got my new fall colors for The Nail Room today and they are awesome....Can't wait to use them... Hope everyone is have a good week, I have also been working on a few projects that I have put off doing, Hopefully I will be done with them by the end of next week and I will share them with all of you.. I the mean time have a great rest of the week...

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Fig Tree

2011-07-27T08:12:00.001-04:00

Good Tuesday Morning to everyone, Was out in the yard watering and desisted to share my fig tree with all of you. I planted it two years ago and it has taken off like wild fire..It's one that at the end of the year dies all the way back and comes back double in size the next year.. I love figs and was so happy to find one that I can grow in Indiana....

I have a great recipe for stuffed figs and will share it with you as soon as they are ready to pick.... It's going to get hot once again here today... So stay cool and keep smiling cause soon it will be fall...

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Chicken Salad Recipe

2011-07-25T14:55:00.000-04:00

Good morning peeps... Hope everyone had a lovely weekend, My sister her friend Judy and my Great niece left early Sunday morning. We all had a nice visit, Did a little shopping, cooking, and some good talks, Anyway I promised you all my chicken salad recipe so here it is.......

One roasted chicken form the grocery store chopped up
two stocks of celery
two or three green onions
1/2 cup of dried cranberries
1/2 cup of chopped pecans
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
And I use Croissants

Now, You can alter this by adding as much of the ingredients that you want... When I cook I really don't pay any attention to measurements...unless I am baking, But this is all the stuff I put in it. So hope you all try it and let me know what you think. And Judy I know that you are waiting for this recipe... So ENJOY and glad you came down to see me....

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Waiting For My Sister

2011-07-22T08:02:00.000-04:00

It's Friday morning just got up watered all the flowers, Got Tia up out of bed have to work until 12:00 and then off the supermarket to get stuff to make my super fabulous chicken salad... So I'm told, My sister's friend loves it and its a request when they come down to visit recipe will follow on Monday...

Sorce

Everyone have a great day

~~Pattie~~

Mason Jars

2011-07-21T21:00:00.001-04:00

Hello everyone, I hope you all are staying nice a cool these days, We haven't had any rain here for at least three and a half week now, I have watered quite a bit to try and keep everything alive(can't wait to get that water bill) Tomorrow my sister is coming with her friend Judy to stay the weekend I want so bad to cook out on the grill and have some girl time... So in preparation I thought I would buy some flowers to put in the mason jars I bought at Horton's....They look so pretty.

I put the rest of them in my bedroom on my nightstand... Enjoy the rest of your day.....I am joining Faded Charm for White Wednesday

Hugs
Pattie

For Your Viewing Pleasure....

2011-07-20T17:55:00.000-04:00

Seriously.... The heat index was a 110 today and I desisted that I need to clean out the garage.. What was I thinking??? But it's done and I'm happy... So in the mine time as I was finishing up I put the garage door down made lunch for Tia and I thought Where is Mya??? And this is what I found...... Are you kidding me??? SUN TANNING......

This is real my friends... she did not want to come in.......Just had to share a little humor with all of you...Baby it's HOT outside, Stay cool and have a great day...

~~Pattie~~

My little table

2011-07-17T15:00:00.004-04:00

Hello my blogger friends, I'm just now recouping form a week of FUN... After having such a great time at the The French Flea Market last weekend we all desisted to go to Ikea on Monday... Of course we had to pick the hottest day of the year to go, But none the less we had a blast... OK before I get ahead of myself I wanted to share with you the little table I bought fromCarrie and Doug of Hot House Market, it's prefect in my kitchen, It's a little short so I might tweak it a bit to make it more functional...Or it might go in my bedroom as a night stand...

What do you guys think about it? Marty form A Stroll Thur Life is having a Summer cloche Party so I'm going to join in the fun....

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Simple Summer Mantel

2011-07-14T08:30:00.001-04:00

Hello everyone, hope you week is going good, I finally finished the fireplace and put it all back together. I desisted to keep it simple and clean for the hot days of summer, I bought the old books from Nikki
and the two little pots with the greenery are form Ikea, We all desisted to go Monday but that's another story that I will share with you tomorrow (still recuperating) My friend Lynn surprised me with the little lemon tree sense my real one refuses to produce any she thought I would get a kick out of this one...

Have A Wonderful Day

~~Pattie~~

The End Of A Great Weekend

2011-07-10T18:45:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone, It's the end of the weekend, We got up at 5:00 on Saturday, Got ready and waited for my friend Maria to get to the house then we picked up Krista and her lovely kids and made are way to The French Flea Market Erin form Beauty Meets Function was are first pick up we met her at the gas station and she followed us up. What a sweet Lady. We got to Tipton IN. a little early and went and had a cup of coffee until they opened the doors. There were so many wonderful vendors it was hard to pick my favorite one. I finally got to meet Nikki from The Vintage Farmhouse and I will tell you that she is a hoot I laughed with her so much I almost .... Well you know...I won't even get into that...Then I met Angela form Unexpected Elegance she lives right down the street for me... Anyway all in all we had a fun Weekend.. After we left the flea market we all desisted that we would keep the theme going and have lunch at Cafe Patachou in Carmel. So here are a few pictures that I took...

Here is Nikki, This is what happens to you when you are running a booth at a Flea Market.... I told you that she was a hoot....

Here we are the whole gang...Erin,me, Krista, Maria and the kids..

Here we are arriving at Horton's French Flea Market.......

And this is Angela from Unexpected Elegance. She was a true sweetheart.... You know I'm thinking I should have wore black and put some makeup on.... But oh well it is what it is..... I had fun ....

And here is where we ended our day at Cafe Patachou Good food and good friends .....

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

The French Flea Market

2011-07-06T07:30:00.000-04:00

Good Morning. So we are down to the final days before The French Flea Market and I can't wait to go, I have only been waiting a year... The forecast calls for lots of sunshine that day so if your near please come join us, There will be many vendors inside and out of the most beautiful things Here is a sneak peek of Horton's Of Tipton....

Donna also has a blog that is just pure eye candy, So go check it out And say hello.... In the mean time have a spectacular day.....

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Painting Tile....

2011-07-05T21:00:00.000-04:00

Good morning my friends, I hope you had a good 4th of July weekend. Yesterday I started working on my fireplace. It needed a little TLC ... I have trouble taking before and after pictures of what I do, You see I get this idea going in my head and I run with it... and I can't stop. Then after I get almost done I think crap I should have taken before shots. I get so rapped up in it that I forget that maybe you all would like to see step by step on what I do... I promise I will get better at this... In the mean time this is what I have... This is a picture of the fireplace before

After I painted the living room the tile didn't seem right, It had a pink hue (not good) it my opinion So I desisted to paint the tile white. Then thought, I should think about changing the outside doors ...Well let me just tell you I was shocked on how much it would cost, Only starts at $600.00 and up (not in my budget) so went back to Lowe's got some heat resistant paint and got to work.... the is what I came up with so far.

Now I have to spray paint the pieces to the door and put it back together again.

Now all I need to do is come up with new ideas for the mantel...

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Happy Forth

2011-07-04T07:00:00.000-04:00

Hello to everyone I hope everyone has a good Forth Of July weekend fly your Flags pound...

Have a Safe and Fun Day..

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Do You Remember Catching Lighting Bugs

2011-06-29T07:20:00.000-04:00

Hello My friends hope every one is having a good week so far, I was sitting on my back porch and caught a glimpse of lighting bugs tonight and it brought me back to when my Mother use to tell me to go out and catch some in a jar and the next day I would wake up and there would be some quarters left. I think back, laugh and wonder if any ones Mom ever did this? None the less it kept me out of her hair for a while... just want to share one of the things I use to do as a child

Everyone have a good night and have sweet dreams

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

2011-06-28T20:30:00.000-04:00

Hello my friends hope everyone is having a good start to the weekend. I finished my guest bathroom and wanted to share with all of you what a simple change can do for a small bathroom. All I did was take the border, down put a fresh coat of paint on the walls, and hang all the mirrors and pictures I had laying around that I have not used. I love the way it turned out.. OH, and I did paint the cabinet light grey and found some inexpensive peel and stick tile that I got at the Home depot for $25.00 on clearance... Seriously I can't believe what a difference small changes can make.... If you look in the mirror you can see the border. The paint went form cream to white. I took the towel bar down and placed it behind the door. This whole project cost around $35.00 dollars.I am joining Kathleen @Faded Charm for White Wednesday. Please go visit her blog and join in.

Hope you all like it as much as I do, Have a great weekend

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Summer Vintage Bedroom

2011-06-23T21:58:00.001-04:00

I wanted so badly to have my guest bathroom done to post for the next party in line, But that didn't happen so I desisted to post my bedroom that I love so much for Courtney@French Country Cottage Most of you have seen it, So I hope that I don't bore you with old pictures... For those who have not seen it thank you for dropping by to take a look...

And it always looks good until everyone goes to bed......

~~Pattie~~

Summer Cocktail

2011-06-23T14:30:00.001-04:00

Good morning friends today I wanted to share with you an Italian cocktail for summer entertaining It's made with limoncello and Gin with roasted sprigs of thyme......

Recipe :
2 Sprigs of fresh Thyme
1/2 fl. oz. 1 tbs. spoon of lime juice
1- 1/2 fl. oz three Tbs. of Gin
1/2 fl. oz 1 tbs. of Limoncello
Grill the thyme over a medium heat, until lightly charred
about ten seconds, In a shaker muddle the thyme gently with the lime juice fill the shaker with the Gin, limoncello, and ice cover and shake, Put some ice in the glass strain and serve with a sprig of thyme . Enjoy.......I'm joining Sherry@ No Minimalist Here
For Summer entertaining.

~~Pattie~~

Dinning On My Deck

2011-06-22T21:27:00.007-04:00

I turned the patio into dinning for two, I love the way it turned out

Hope every one is have a good week....

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Re-post on kitchen Cabinets

2011-06-20T08:17:00.002-04:00

I'm re-posting my kitchen cabinets for Debbie's Summer Blog Party, This was the biggest project of the summer for me and I'm very pleased on how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by
~~Pattie~~

BARN SALE

2011-06-18T20:54:00.000-04:00

Today was a pretty awesome day, After I got done working we headed out to The Country Cricket Barn Sale I wanted to go check it out last year But couldn't make it. I got an email form Kristy (the owner) letting me know that her sale was this weekend. I'm so glad I made it out to her beautiful farm, she had so many things at such good prices it was hard to pick just a few. She is having another sale in the Fall with more vendors so if you live anywhere near Indy make plans to visit her... You can Facebook her @ The Country Cricket Antique Barn Lebanon IN, Here are a few pictures...

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.....I will let you see what I picked up at the sale later, I have a busy day tomorrow need to get some yard work done (if it's not raining) and get ready for the Blogger Block Party hope to see you all there.

~~Pattie~~

Junk Trip...

2011-06-16T22:00:00.000-04:00

Hello my friends and happy Thursday wanted to share with you some things I found while out with my new BFF Krista and our girls Saturday, We had planned to get out by 7:30 go to all the local garage sales and score some great deals.....Well after three hours of going in and out of subdivisions we came out empty handed... Bummer.... So we desisted to seek out some junk stores and lo and behold I found some cool stuff, Not sure what I'm going to do with them but you all will be the first to know....

I am loving the iron urns and the old tool box, And the old windows I have an idea for those that you will see later this month .... I have a day off today witch is very unusual So I am taking advantage of it. Have a great day what ever you might be doing....

~~Pattie~~

Happy Flag Day

2011-06-14T20:20:00.000-04:00

Happy Flag Day

Hello everyone today I thought I would share with you the
front of my little home everything is growing and looking good
my petunias got a well needed trim so they can grow stronger and everyone got a drink of water, The fern is healthy and loves hanging in the entrance to welcome friends, The weeds have be pulled the fountain is clean, Now I can relax until tomorrow ..

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Sunday Eveing

2011-06-12T19:28:00.001-04:00

Happy Sunday evening to everyone... What a gorgeous day it was here today got a lot done out in the yard cooked out on the grill and just chilled... not many flowers are blooming right now so I thought I would just cut some greenery it's just as pretty as flowers to me...

Hope every one is having a wonderful Day.......

~~Pattie~~

2011-06-08T16:58:00.001-04:00

Happy Wednesday to everyone, and a BIG thank you to Linda over at Coastal Charm for featuring my kitchen on her Blog, What a honor it is.She wrote some very sweet things that made my whole day wonderful... I had so many of you come and comment that it was so fun reading each and every one of them. It made all the hard work worth while. Thank you to everyone .... Hope your day was as good as mine was...

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Come over and sit awhile

2011-06-07T10:27:00.012-04:00

Good morning, I had posted my porch the other day.And yes I deleted it... So I'm starting over on a Sunny Day... Everything is in full bloom and I'm loving it... Wish you all could stop by and sit for a spell and enjoy it with me... My friend gave me the wicker furniture that was hunter green and I spray painted it Oil Rubbed Bronze...

Thank you for stopping by, Have a wonderful Day.... Linking up with:

~~Pattie~~

Kitchen Painted.....

2011-06-06T19:30:00.006-04:00

So as promised... The kitchen cabinets are done... I could say I am NEVER painting another one as long as I live.... But we all know that's not true... I am wanting to get new counter tops and replace the appliances , I have been looking and I have desisted that I will stick with white, Because I think it will be to much grey... So with that said I hope you love it as much as I do...

Before.....

And After......

I can't believe what a difference inexpensive paint can do... Hope you all have a wonderful day....Next up what I have been doing outside....

~~Pattie~~

Break Time Is Over

2011-06-01T08:51:00.001-04:00

Good morning everyone... It's been a while sense I have been able to sign in... I have tried everything under the sun.... I just was able to get back in..... I have many things to share... Now I just have to get back into the swing of it.... It's just amazing on what you can get done when your NOT on the computer....

Tia has to go to work today so I will be back tomorrow with some things I have done .. I hope everyone had a good Holiday weekend... I miss everyone...

~~Pattie~~

New Lighting

2011-05-19T10:12:00.000-04:00

Thought I would take a break form painting and show everyone my new lighting for the outside of my home, The old ones where brass and I had spray painted them about eight years ago, It did it's job... I found these at Lowe's for 30.00 dollars a piece so I went ahead and bought them, I think it was money well spent. at least for another ten years(I hope)

OK, It's back to painting... I'll bet you are all sick of hearing that...
Have a wonderful Day.....

~~Pattie~~

Paint Mess Up

2011-05-15T18:53:00.001-04:00

You guys are never going to believe this.....I have never done two posts in one day, But I thought you all should feel my pain... So after a long day of painting and listening to good music I stopped to let the paint dry while I fixed some dinner for Tia we watch a movie .... So happy that I got a big chunk of painting done... I walked back into the kitchen to notice that the paint is a lighter color... this would be Lowe's fault I gave them the old paint can to mix up another batch.... And now I sit and cry because I am almost done... I am so frustrated that I could scream.... So tomorrow I head back to the store to fix the problem... and start over again... Thanks for listening to me.... Has this ever happen to anyone else????

Mya knows that Mommy is not happy..... Hope everyone is having a better day than me...

Hugs
~~Pattie~~

Rainy Sunday

2011-05-15T08:01:00.000-04:00

Good Sunday Morning, Lots of rain last night and again today, We definitely had our fair share of it... The only thing good about it is that I don't have to water anything... My sugar snap peas love it cool and are growing and my basil seems to love it and let's not forget my lemon tree, I just moved it outside for the summer and it has one lemon on it, I remember when I bought it two years ago my friends laugh at me because we live in Indiana. My Miss Kim lilac is in full bloom and fills the air with the most beautiful aroma...

So today seems like the right time to move inside and finish my kitchen cabinets... It's taken longer than I wanted to... due to me being a little lazy....So on that note have a lovely Sunday

~~Pattie~~

Saving An Old School House

2011-05-14T08:59:00.001-04:00

Good Morning my friends, Today I wanted to share with you a place down the street from my home Kim, the owner sells plants and salvaged goods trying to save this old school house from being demolished, I love going out there and walking around.. Look at the chippy white piece I want that so bad.... But then again there are many things out here that I would love to own.

Hope you all have a good weekend.......

~~Pattie~~

Spring is in the air

2011-05-11T08:17:00.005-04:00

Hello everyone, Hope your week is going good, and you all had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend, Tia and I spent Sunday working in the yard... Got most all my flowers planted and the patio almost done. My dear friend Cindy made the new slip covers for the chairs outside these were given to me by a client I spray painted then Oil Rubbed Bronze they where a hunter green... I still have to put up the curtains.

I found the table at GW last year, And the ferns came form a dear friend for Mother's Day...

And what about this beauty... This came from Joy over at
http://www.savvycityfarmer.com/ I have wanted a old pulley for a long time.... Thank you Joy. She has some pretty cool stuff.

Here are a few more pictures of what the yard looks like , Finally winter is over...

I still have some planting to do and then I will show everyone the whole yard.... Have a great and sunny day.....

This week I will be joining
Wow Us Wednesday
Coastal Charm
DIY by Design
A Bowl Full Of Lemons
Thrifty Decor Chick
You can find all these lovely blogs on my side bar .....

Have a great Day
~~Pattie~~

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T09:02:00.002-04:00

Wishing every wonderful Mother a ........

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

~~Pattie~~

Is It Really A Sunny Day???

2011-05-05T10:04:00.000-04:00

Good morning my friends hope your day has started out great... Mine sure did when I opened the back door and saw the sun for the first time in a month.... Had to snap this shot so every one could see the start of my outdoor living space, Soon I will be able to put up the curtains and plant all my herbs and flowers.. for now here is a peak of the beautiful sunshine....

Have a lovely day... and keep a smile one your face.....

~~Pattie~~

If one Only Had More Time

2011-05-02T09:57:00.000-04:00

Hello my friends.. hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.. I have been working on my kitchen and trying to get it done only one person has seen step by step of what I have been doing ... and that would be Bonnie ( The Hopeless Romantic) she tells me like it is if she thinks it looks crappy she will tell me the truth..... So back to what I wanted to start with is the title of today's post.. I'm not sure how to keep up with every ones blog as much as I try I would love to write each and everyone of you but it's very hard to do.. there is only so much time in the day, I just want you all to know that I do read every ones posts.. and enjoy doing so..... So on that note here is a sneak peak of what I am doing... The upper one's are not done,I wanted to paint them White but as I got started on them it just didn't look right. So I will be painting them the same as the bottom ones there are many details that are not done and soon you all will see the finish ....

Big Hugs to all of you...

~~Pattie~~

More Rain

2011-04-27T22:03:00.001-04:00

Hello everyone...I just have to say I am so sick of the rain here, It seems like there is no end to this, It just keeps coming down don't get me wrong I understand that April showers bring May flowers But this is for the bird... Can't even get outside to sit and enjoy the flowers blooming much less work in the yard.... I took this picture of my cherry tree before the wind and the rain takes all the flowers off of it... Just wanted to share it's beauty with all of you... because by the time I get to go out they will be gone...

And my Lilacs well if they are still out there I will share them with you as soon as I can go pick some.... Hope everyone is having a good evening...

Hugs
~~Pattie~~