I love simple things, coffee, and the 1950's. Always searching for the cozy things in life ♥
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Happy almost Friday! ♥
Friday, April 24, 2026
TGIF! What are your weekend plans? ♥
Friday, November 1, 2024
Happy Halloween and weekend plans ♥
Hello Friends! ♥
I hope you all had a Happy Halloween! John had a fun night with friends while Rob, my Dad, and myself were home giving out candy. I made a quick pizza for dinner and we took turns going to the door. The weather here is unseasonably warm right now so I expected more kids.
We got a good amount, but not as many as past years. This only means I have a lot of candy left over.
This is both good and bad : )
Another Halloween celebration with great friends. The same ones he's been with since elementary school.
And just like that it's November. Here we go....♥
We have a busy weekend ahead. Tomorrow, we have a tree company coming to take down some trees in our backyard that are dancing dangerously close to the roof. It will be good to get it done and something we won't have to worry about anyone (I'm saying novenas every time there's a storm!). It's going to be loud and hopefully my neighbors won't be too mad. I'll be so glad when it's over.
John is working at the theater this weekend, but we do have time to squeeze in a coffee date for 3 tomorrow morning before the tree guy comes and he goes to work. Some families like to go out to dinner, we go out for coffee and pastries. It's just what we do. We have our best talks in coffee shops. I'm not even kidding ♥
I really love the first few weeks of November. It's still Fall but the excitement of Christmas is coming. We get the best of both worlds. I'll start making Christmas lists and mentally planning for the festive season, but I'm not ready to give up my pumpkin spice just yet. I've waited so long for it. Where I am we are in peak foliage too. The leaves are so bright! And they are falling! Rob and John will be out raking in a few weeks. All the stores around me are starting to look Christmassy and I like seeing that.
I've been thinking a lot about my mom this week. This will be the first holiday season of my life that she won't be here to celebrate with me. Last year she was in the hospital, but she was still here. Not this year. No planning meals together or talking about who's getting what gift this year. We won't shop together or wrap together or anything like that. That makes me very sad. However, I know she's still with me. I feel her presence every day and that brings me comfort. I know she'll be with us this Christmas. She wouldn't miss it. I'll try to make it as special as I can and carry on her traditions. I am excited to put up her tree and bring out her decorations. I think she would like that too.
On Sunday I'm devoting a little time to give my plants some love. I have a bunch that need to be watered, deadheaded, and one in particular that needs to be repotted. I've been so busy lately I've neglected them! Do you ever forget about your plants and then catch one in the corner of your eye one day and it looks like it's been in a dessert for a month? Hello, that's me! I'd show you a picture but I'm too embarrassed.
Well friends, I'm off to watch the Martha Stewart documentary on Netflix. Have you watched it? I've always been team Martha! I miss her old shows! I used to love the craft segments. Would I like to be her best friend? Probably not. But I'd go to her house for lemon cake and I'm sure it would divine.
I hope you all have a cozy weekend! See you Monday! ♥
xoxoxo
Friday, May 5, 2023
Happy Friday! ♥ What's up for the weekend?
Friday, September 16, 2022
Happy Friday! ♥
Hello Friends! Happy Friday! ♥
I just finished up working for the day and made myself a cup to tea to sip while I visit blogland. I've seen this tag on a couple of blogs this week and I thought I would join in. I love reading your answers, so here's mine....
1. Are you happy with the way your life is going?
This is a very strange question and one that is not as easy to answer as you would think. Of course my instinct is to say yes! I have a family that loves me, wonderful friends, a job, a safe, warm place to live, food in my belly, my faith, and what I feel is a kind heart. Things are good. I take nothing for granted. However, I don't know one single person who would say their life is perfect or exactly how they planned it. I have anxieties that I wish I could get a better handle on. I wish I could stop worrying about the future and being pulled in so many directions. I have regrets about things I wish I had done or not done. I wish certain things and people didn't bother me so much. I worry about the state of our world and what life will be like for John in 20 years. This is what keeps me up at night. I guess that's all normal. So to answer the question I would say yes I'm happy with the way my life is going, but I would also add that nothing is perfect and there is always room for improvement.
2. Are you planning any trips in the future?
Yes! We are heading up to New Hampshire in a few weeks for a weekend getaway. We love to visit the mountains in the FALL to see the beautiful foliage. We have some regular places like we to visit like Zeb's General Store in North Conway Center and I'm hoping to do a little outlet shopping too! Its such a nice feel up there in autumn. The coffee house we like to go to serves a caramel nut latte that is to die for. Perfect for strolling and leaf peeping : )
3. Are you reading anything at the moment or do you plan on reading something interesting?
The last two books I've read became two of my all time favorites. My Lovely Wife and For Your Own Good. Both by Samantha Downing. I'm currently reading Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. I really like it so far. I love to read thrillers! I just got into the genre this past year and read all of Ruth Ware's books, which some scared the wits out of me and I couldn't get enough of it! (surprising for someone that loves Hallmark movies so much..: ) I'm looking forward to more spooky reads this season, so if you have any recommendations please let me know!
4. What's for supper tonight at your house?
Tonight we are having steak & rice with a salad on the side. An easy meal for a Friday night. I've been marinating the steak in Ken's Italian dressing for the last couple of hours, which as always a big hit around here. For dessert we'll finish off the biscotti cookies (there are 3 left!).
I'm looking forward to a cozy, relaxing weekend with not too much to do. I really hate to be busy! On Saturday I have to run a few errands with John (he needs a new coat!). I'm planning chicken parm and pasta for dinner. Sunday is cleaning/chore day and I'd like to make a crock pot dinner (still deciding what). I'm excited to change over my bedding and maybe make some pumpkin bread too.
That's life in the fast lane for ya....the excitement never ends around here! Haha!
Have a great weekend, friends! ♥
Stay cozy! xoox
Friday, January 14, 2022
Hi there! How was your week? ♥
As you can see, thanks to some rain and then sunshine (yay!) most of last week's snow has melted. What remains are blocks of ice. I just heard the weather lady say tomorrow's wind chill is going to feel like 20 below zero. Oh dear. How many days until Spring?
We are in the thick of the dog days of winter now. It's cold, dark, and a blizzard could hit at any minute. I feel the word "hygge" in my bones these days. My whole day revolves around finding it. How do I make it happen. I bake a lot. Sunday I made blueberry muffins from the Magnolia Table cookbook Santa brought me. I am loving this book. It's the third recipe I've made from it and they all have been heavenly.
Friday, August 20, 2021
A Quiet Morning ♥
The weather is going to be humid and stormy this weekend. My plan is to bring out fall!!! My pumpkins and fall candles are calling me. I know some of us are still holding on to summer but I'm just about to let it go. We are in full back to school mode around here, which to me means a change of season, no matter what the calendar says.
Have a wonderful weekend friends! Stay cozy....fall is coming!! ♥
Byeeeeeee!!!! xoxo
Friday, July 9, 2021
How are you? Let's catch up! ♥
Friday, January 29, 2021
Weekend Plans ♥
Sunday is Rob's birthday (49!!). I'll be making a roast chicken dinner with sweet potatoes, roasted veggies, and homemade bread. Dessert will be Susan Branch's Boston Cream Pie. I'm excited to make that, as well as eat it! Rob doesn't like to make too much of a fuss for this birthday so a low key dinner at home will be perfect. We'll see what happens next year for the big "5-0".... John and I already have some secret plans swirling around in our heads.
I'm also planning on bringing out some Valentine's Day decorations. I have a cute heart garland that I like to hang along the hutch as well as some vintage valentines that make me happy just looking at them. I'll switch out candles with pink and red ones and hang my embroidered heart dishtowels. Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for. I feel like the hearts bring warmth to the cold winter days ♥
It's the last weekend of January. We are already one month into 2021. Time is going by so unbelievably fast. I hope you all have a nice weekend and are staying warm, cozy, healthy, and positive during these crazy times.
BTW- have any of you watched the Netflix series Bridgerton? I just finished it this week and it's excellent. If you are looking for a good British period drama, I highly recommend! It's only one season but I heard season two is coming. Yay!
Byeeee! xx





























