Putting Up New Chandelier

This my true "sweetpea/Hon" putting up our new chandelier. I'll post back pictures when it is up, lit and decorated! I'm so excited I could just spit!! Hah.

Gotta Have It!!...................

Isn't this adorable?! I couldn't resist it when I saw it in a shop in Boise. I didn't know at the moment what I'd do with it, but that is not unusual for ME. I tried knives, forks, spoons but that didn't look right and I already have a little enamel pot for them. So this morning I thought "why not our sweeteners!" Voilà, there you have it. I talk the talk and walk the walk when it comes to having beauty, pink and roses all over my house. Pictures don't always do things justice and those of you who do ebay know that. When you actually see the items you receive after winning the item, it is always better. I remember actually "gasping" at a pitcher I bought on ebay about 5 years ago. Well, that's how it is when people walk into my house. That's not to mean I'm great; no, not at all! It just means I put my money where my mouth is!! LOL Ya gotta see it to believe it!

Now, the little salt and pepper shakers were another thing I just had to buy. Actually, Jack thought they were cute! Chalk one up for me!! LOL They aren't labeled salt or pepper but he said to just sprinkle lightly at first and we'll know. Seeeeeee...........even hubby's come up with good "ideas" once in a while.

Tiaras!

"Tiara is a state of mind"! Just call me Queen/Diva Connie. Made my own because I couldn't find a real one. I guess Miss America has it this week........but I'll be looking out for an extra one.

Tra la la la la la la la la........And Old Ephemera !!..........

I finally found this one old stash of note papers and ephemera. I always took it out of the box and tied each set with pretty ribbons. So many pretty vintage or colorful ribbons are available to wrap around the various notes, ephemera or envelopes and writing paper that it makes one dizzy just seeing them in a beautiful box. Purple, pink, green polka dots, sunny yellow,blue stripes, pink dots, various stripes - enough to delight anyone looking at them. I even found some old anniversary cards from my sweetheart and some mother's day cards from him and my kids and valentines with roses all over them. My heart sang this evening. Tra la la la la !!!! :-)

Oh My Goodness!!!

I bought a little suitcase/storage box recently on ebay and it arrived today. It is adorable and pictured here on the right. It came in a box with a little sachet that is smelling up the room as I type with the fragrance of vanilla! What a sweet thought for that lady to send it. I love the decorated little suitcase of course, but to receive an additional little gift was an act of graciousness we don't often receive. I thank you for it and wanted you all to enjoy it.