Hello MARCH!

I'm so happy to say that!

It’s the month of Spring’s arrival and that makes me so very happy!

I wait all winter to welcome March and Spring!

It’s a new day and a new month, and soon it will be a new season!

***Spring is on the way!***

Happy March!

Family Tree Window Art

Sometimes the best gifts are handmade and from the heart.

I received this beautiful window art of our family tree from my daughter for Christmas.  She created it!  I love it!!!  She has a Cricut machine and this is making me want one!  Or, I could just ask her to make me more pretty stuff like this beautiful window! 

I have it on display here on our hall table, for now. It makes me smile seeing the names of my loved ones among the branches!

~ I hope you find much to smile about today!

Happy Valentine's Day!~My Beautiful Heart Wreath

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

- Confucius

I was thinking ahead about February and Valentine's Day when I spotted this lovely heart!

I ordered this beautiful faux white-rose covered heart from target.com.  A little gift to myself, 'cause I just had to have it!

It originally had several tiny green leaves throughout which I simply removed because I prefer this all white look.  I’m so happy with it and I really love it!

I hope you are feeling extra loved today!

Thrifty Winter Decor

Our first Monday of February!  The sun is shining and it’s a bright and beautiful first Monday of this new month.

This is my current decor for winter over here in front of the window.  I have a simple touch of greenery, winter picks of pine, and pine cones tucked into my thrifted tin heart, displayed on my thrifted green painted wood & iron decor piece.

Well, that was a mouthful but a precise description for this view in our breakfast area.  Another heart item that I love that works well for February decor too.  These thrift store finds are a couple of my favorites at the moment.   I also added some evergreens to my candlesticks.  I love hearts and I love green so this is making me smile!

The temperatures are promising for this first week of February, in the 70’s today!

I’m optimistic about spring arriving soon!

Hellooo FEBRUARY!

Well, winter’s certainly not over, but January is!  We’re even closer to spring!

And, YAY!...It’s the month of hearts & love!  Time to bring out the heart decor.  These are a couple of my favorite heart items.  I found the heart wreath long ago and the decor beads were found around this time last year.  Hearts are a favorite of mine so they are present in my home throughout the year, not just for February.   

My perpetual calendar keeps me up to date, that is if I remember to flip over the days and months!(wink)

I know I shouldn't rush time, but I'm so ready for Spring to get here!

NOT Hot Wings!Lighter Version -'Tip'

Well, it's that time of year where most of us make resolutions and say "we are going to eat lighter and healthier and vow to lose to weight!"

Every little bit helps so I try to find ways to lighten up or cut the calories of foods I love.

I’ve found a way to satisfy my craving for “Hot Wings” in a much healthier way.

I call this NOT wings!  Grilled Chicken Breast with Buffalo Wing Sauce.

I completed my meal with Roasted Broccoli and a simple side Salad with Chunky Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dressing.   All the flavor without all the guilt!

Yummy!  Enjoy!

You're welcome!

Framed Wreath Artwork/Decor

This beautiful art print was a gift to myself, for Christmas!  I purchased the beautiful mirrored frame for it from Amazon, and I love them together!

The talented artist is Melissa, I found her on Instagram @housefenway she has a vast array of artwork, sizes and styles to choose from in her shop!  I hope you will visit to see for yourself, I love viewing all of her beautiful artwork and definitely want to get more! What a lovely gift idea for yourself or someone special on your gift list!  

I’ve enjoyed displaying this “Christmas Olive Wreath with Copper Bells” print during the holidays and it’s perfect for winter too!

Hope you’re having an awesome day!

Winter Tablescape

How’s your new year going?

As the new year began I added some sparkle with touches of gold glitter to our dining room table. Helps me chase away the winter blahs!  Just changed it up a little since I hadn't done much in here over the holidays.  We spent much of Christmas away from our home visiting family.    

Now I’m thinking about next month, hearts and Valentine’s Day!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!!  I hope your new year is off to a great start!

~*~

I love my sweet pillow and fun greeting!...Happy New Year!  My friend Charlie at Pillow Panels created these adorable pillows and changeable panels.  Such a cute and creative idea!

I purchased a pillow and panels earlier this year, you can see it here and get all the details to get one for yourself or someone else!  I treated myself to some new panels for Christmas to add to my pillow.  And I gave a pillow panel set to my daughter for Christmas, she loves her’s too.  I also got one for a friend!  It’s truly a gift that keeps on giving!

Happy New Year!