Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Summery Shells


I am eager to get the sea shells out.  I took these pictures a few years ago.  They are just a collection of shells displayed for a more summery feel.

Do you like to put out sea shells for summer decorating?
 Sherry
I will link this to:
Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style 
Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Monday, May 20, 2013

Flowers in May

The flowers are laughing in May.  I bought these way too early this year.  I bought them in February.  I know right!  I kept them in the house as long as could and then I finally put them out in April.  It kept getting too cold at night and the cold seem to put an end to them, but here in May they have snapped out of it with a smile!

All of the flowers are smiling in May!
 Sherry
I will link this to:
Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style 
Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Storybook Garden

There is a little garden at our grade school called the "Storybook Garden."  I walked over there this past week in all it's glory it was coming into full bloom for spring.  It is really pretty.  I hope the teachers knew and took the children out there for a brief moment.

And, in a small maple tree not five feet from where hundreds of children play each day a brave little Mother Robin has her nest right on eye level!  Such a tempting shot for my camera.:)
Sherry
I will link this to:
A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sundays  at Sunny Simple Life
Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home 

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Home Sweet Home #119

Hello and welcome to Home Sweet Home!  This week I showed off some Great Finds from the thrift store.

I shared my summer roses from last year In the Garden.

And, to keep the kids full I made Strawberry Bread.

Now, I would like to feature some of the great blogger's post that caught my eye from last week's Home Sweet Home.  

Kathryn at The Dedicated House showed off a really nice laundry room makeover.

Susan at Through My Porch Window shared her gorgeous kitchen.

Kathleen at Decor Amore showed us how she made Cinnamon Roll Waffles.

Jamie at Better With Age showed us how to turn a closet into a butler's pantry.  This is such a smart idea!

 Laura at Sunday View showed how to create an Instant Vintage Dress Form.  Another really smart idea!

There are so many talented people joining me each week!  It is really hard to feature a few.   And, remember to be featured you must have a link back to the Home Sweet Home party.   Thank you to everyone who joins me at Home Sweet Home!  It is wonderful to have you here! 
Sherry

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I will join these ladies today:
Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground 
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Home and Garden Thursday  at A Delightsome Life 
G' Day Saturday at Natasha in Oz  
Guidelines for Home Sweet Home Party:
Attention: To link up you must have a permalink back to this party in your post or you won't be featured.
Link up anything in your home or garden.  I love seeing neat shops too!
My button is on my sidebar for the party, if you want to use it.   If you are new here I hope you will become a follower. Please don't link up more than two posts.  No Etsy link ups or direct advertising, please.  Please visit some of the other blogs and get some great inspiration.  Thanks.:)
Now let's see your beautiful homes, delicious recipes, crafts, or whatever makes your home special!
 *If you are pinning a post submitted here, please pin from the original site. 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

In the Garden

I am so excited about my roses this year!  Here you can see the roses behind this table.  They were only a year old in this photo and this year they are twice as large and full of blooms.

Do you have any roses?  I can't wait to see mine bloom!
 Sherry
I will link this to:
Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style 
Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Monday, May 13, 2013

Strawberry Bread

I made the children strawberry bread this past week.  They always love it and it is a nice filler when they keep asking for food.  I have made this before on the blog but, I didn't post the recipe.  Here it is:

Strawberry Bread

Ingredients:
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
4 eggs (beaten)
1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 1/4 cups pecans (chopped)

Sift together dry ingredients.  Combine remaining ingredients and make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients.  Stir enough to moisten.  Pour in two greased and floured loaf pans.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
Makes 2 loaves

My teacup has the perfect flower for May, Lily of the Valley.  The teacup is made by Adderley, it was made in England.

Do you test your baked goods with a toothpick to see when they are done?  I do and I put my toothpicks this week in my new milk glass toothpick holder.  I found this at the thrift store for $6.


Sherry
I will link this to:



Foodie Friday at Rattlebridge Farm 
Strut Your Stuff Saturday at Six Sisters Stuff 
Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season 
Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky at Your Home Based Mom  
On the Menu Monday at Stonegable 
Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
A Pinteresting Party  at Tutus & Tea Parties

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style 
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove 
Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life
Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage  
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

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