Happy Birthday!

One day, when I grow up...

I am going to live here. And in California, too.

By Lindsay Reid via House Beautiful.


Nadine

Framed!

Working on a fabulous new gallery wall. All these frames and mats are being painted with white spray paint. The mats are painted in flat white, while the frames are a beautiful glossy white. I have been collecting these frames from forgotten recesses of my basement and from Goodwill - can't beat $1 for an 8x10 frame including mat, y'all!

And, of course, the gratuitous cat shot:

This is Belle, hanging out in her favourite spot in the dining room.

See you soon,


Nadine

I'll be There...

You betcha!

Here's my invitation: ;P




I got up early in July 1981 when Williams' parents married, so I'll definitely be there for this one!

So exciting!


Nadine

Spring Cleaning

Am I the only person who loves spring cleaning?
I love clearing things out, opening the windows and cleaning off another winter's layer of dust and grunge off the house.
I started yesterday with Jack's closet. This is his pet peeve. He CLAIMS I throw away all his stuff. In his defense I will admit to being the opposite of a hoarder -that is, I tend to get rid of too much. I dislike clutter. It makes me twitchy. Case in point:

This is not my house. Never has been; never will be. I have an alternate problem: that picture really makes me want to clean! And as I tell Jack: "if it's not good enough for Goodwill, you really shouldn't be wearing it!"

As a present for you, here is my (very) green recipe for cleaning solution:

1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp. liquid soap
2 cups water

It works like a dream, is very cheap and is non-toxic for your children and pets.

Nadine

photo credits: google images

Thrifty Thursday

My breakfast nook chandelier...courtesy of my local Goodwill store.
And best of all?
20 buckeroos, including lightbulbs!
I didn't even paint it, but I am reserving the right to change my mind.

What do you think?
Paint? white, black or some cool looking shades?

Nadine

Mad Hatter

image via Pure Style Home

I am totally in love with this chair, called the "Mad Hatter" chair.
Which made me think of this:





I love me some Tom.


Nadine