Treasure Hunt Completed!

Oh My! What did I think I would find? I imagined seashell crowns, estate sales of the rich and famous (I was close to Palm Beach) that had give away prices. Well reality set in and I found my mission was to help my darling daughter change her new home from early frat house to early adulthood home.

Mission Possible??? Here was my mission and I DID accept it:

1. Decorate on the budget of the financially challenged-she is a student.

Great Pics from Bed Bath and Beyond $7.99 each

LOVE these! Straight from Home Goods $12.99 each

A Little Dress Up for the Kitchen

Pier One $2.00 each

I attached them using 3-M Command Strips

They are great especially for renters

they don't even leave a tiny mark

2. Convince her and especially her finance that things don't HAVE to be functional to be in a house.
Maybe pretty is okay.

He (or she) is just so CUTE !

Shell Lamp (functional yes) from TJ Maxx

and Mosaic table from Home Goods

Goodies from Home Goods and Pier One

It's amazing how much better they look when you get them home

Fishies (everyone made fun of this purchase) that fit

perfectly on top of the cabinets

3. Paint is our friend and does work wonders!

Patio chairs from Grandma Abbey

they were a little rusty but now

after spray painting sideways and upside down

(my muscles will never be the same)

new cushions from Home Depot

They look brand new!

Drab brown lamps given a new Florida life

with just a little paint from Michaels

4. Convince me that guitars and amplifiers are part of the living room decor.
NOT even going there-Love you Tommy!


5. AND if you buy plants you do NEED to water them.

Oh I wish I could grow these in Michigan

If you water these they will bloom and the scent is heavenly

O.K. we cheated a little

silk flowers from Pier One

but I just wanted to make sure we had "back-up" to the watering situation

(just kidding Kait)

I Hope!

Love you too Kait!

The yard is a little small for a grapefruit tree

so a watering free painting

6. Mother Nature is the BEST decorator of all!

And she even provided dinner!

Thank you much for visiting and indulging me.

As you can see I am on a Florida jag so check back

and find out what Florida gem will be my June Giveaway.

Enjoy!

Kelley

Off to a Treasure Hunt!

I am off to Florida looking for TREASURE! Please stop by after Memorial Day to see what I have found. While I am away I will be "cooking up" a really fun JUNE GiveAway! All of you who visit and leave a comment in June will be entered.

Enjoy Your Memorial Day weekend!

Kelley

a Tea Party From Afar

Please join me for a little tea party that is the result of a tea weekend. What a tea weekend? Yes, both Saturday and Sunday brought me tea goodies so my little friend, Cutter and I decided to throw an impromptu tea party and you all are invited. How did this come to be? Well.....




My daughter sent me a Mothers Day gift straight from the Goodwill in Port St. Lucie Florida, I am so proud that she has picked up on my shopping expertise.






Six Tiny teacups!!! THANK YOU KAITLIN!


So I made a pot of Ranunculas Tea in the chicken wire teapot that I found at a sale on Saturday. The lady that checked me out asked "what is that thing for?" I told her I had no idea but it would come to life when it was time, little did I know it would be so SOON!




Now I have a problem, my co-host has ducked out on me. Oh where, Oh where are you Cutter? Oops I forgot he doesn't like his picture taken-I don't think he liked me sneaking this shot but I SOOOOOOOOO wanted him to join us.


To try to coax him to the party so I set the tea table and poured the Ranunculas tea hoping the wonderful aroma would be irresistible.






Finally a little bird told me that he wasn't going to join us.





So the tea party went to him.







Thanks for joining us. Cutter thinks he might throw another party-I will let you know if and when , hopefully he will show up.

Enjoy Your Day!

Kelley

Happy Mothers Day!

I just want to share one of my favorite memories of my Mom. I am sure I never really ever thanked her so here goes...

When I was in high school my Mom got up at 5:00 a.m. almost every weekend morning to drive my brother and I to a 4-H horse show.

She would hitch up her big black 454 Station Wagon to our 2 horse trailer. We would always be one of the first to arrive because she didn't know how to back up the trailer. So we arrived early so she could make a BIG circle in the parking area so when it was time to go we were pointing in the right direction.

The station wagon was always filled with our favorite sandwiches and pop.

We've come a long way Mom-Thank you for always being there.

HaPPy MoThERs DAY!!!!!

With Lots of Love,

Kelley

Swap Goodies!

I have participated in a few swaps since my initiation into the blog world and have gained something in each swap. I have made new friends, I have explored my artistic ability and to top things off I received the best goodies!


These goodies I received from Jen at Coconuts Scrap Shop. Enchanted Gypsy Mermaid hosted the Enchanted Princess Swap. Jen sent me a theme of a Princess Cowgirl...YEA! I have so many new goodies to play with. I guess if dinner doesn't get made I will have to blame Jen, hehe. Thanks Jen!

This Journal I received from Bristol at Honey Bend Vintage. hosted by Speckled Egg. Boy when you tell a girl that you like orange, pink, horses and bling did she come through. It is almost too pretty to write in, but somehow I will manage. Thanks Bristol!


I am always on the look out for a new swap so if you know of one please point me in that direction, I so enjoy getting to know those that are generous enough to host swaps and participate.


Enjoy,

Kelley

The Cowgril Mermaid

Check out the rest of the party girls at The Ribboned Crown

THANK YOU DONNA FOR HOSTING SUCH A

WONDERFUL EVENT, TURN UP THE ANT MUSIC!

Enjoy,

Kelley

Mini Me Birdhouse Giveaway

Last month Karla and Beth had What do You Love About Your Birdhouse Bling Party and all of you that were so kind to post that day were entered in my MINI ME Birdhouse Giveaway.


And....The Winner IS!

Miss Rhea







Soon this little birdie and his house will flying Miss Rhea's way.





THANKS again to all of you who left comments. Please leave a comment this month and you will be entered in May's Blog Give Away.

Please Have A Great May!

Kelley