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Silly Saturday - Dogs and Cats in the Snow

Another funny Video

Lamps

Most evenings after Mr TCSP and the Pups go to bed, I find myself at the computer, visiting friends and their Blogs, or over on Facebook...leaving messages or comments as I go.  But, sometimes, I see an ad for something, like today it was Lamps...and I start looking throught the different lamps, for new lamps for my home.  I have bought some lamps from Lamps.com and really like them...I also love their return policy and customer Service.  Since we recently changed furniture around in our house and created an extra "sitting room"...a couple of new end tables and lamps would be great.  Some of the lamps I found way too far out of my Budget, and others
would be OK.

Here are some of the Lamps I found that I like alot.  I found them at Lamps.com

A gorgeous Chandelier 

{which I don't need}

What do you think?  How much are you willing to spend for a pair of lamps, matching or not?

Do you like colorful lamp bases or colorful lamp shades better?  

How about a patterned lamp shade?

Old Country Roses

by Royal Albert 

Tea Parties for One or All of Your Friends are such a delightful way to spend an afternoon.   I love baking, so having a Tea Party with all sorts of Sweet fare and having a Table set with Gorgeous Rose Covered Tea Cups, Tea Pots and Dishes is fun for me.   I used to host Tea Parties for friends at home and on my Blog. I've also hostessed Baby and Bridal Showers.  Guests are always so pleased
with everything I provide. Here are just a few of the Royal Albert Old Country Roses Patterns I have.


Old Country Roses

This is the Color of the Beautiful Pattern Old Country Roses that most are familiar with...I have the full set of China, including Tea Cups, Saucers and Dessert Plates...

and

all sorts of Serving platters...different sizes, different shapes.

I also have the Old Country Roses Silver/Gold FlatWare.

Smaller in stature, this Old Country Roses Decorative TeaPot Serves 1 - All of the small pieces of China are attached to the Lid of the TeaPot

This Pattern, while similar in pattern, is called Lenora, because of it's coloring.

 

This TeaPot is from the Old Country Roses "Pierced" Collection...the slightly creamy white background...and Roses on a mottled Pink background along with the Pierced collar on the Teapot, looks so beautiful!

Creamer

Water Pitcher

Gorgeous Silver and Gold Old Country Roses Flatware

This is just a sampling of the Old Country Roses China that I have.  At one time, I was having weekly Tea Parties in my home with anywhere from 10-20 ladies in attendance.  I have lots of TRIOS of Old Country Roses Teacups, Saucers and Dessert Plates...I will share those with you at another time.

Do you have a favorite China Pattern?

Have you posted about it?

It sure is fun getting it all out and setting a gorgeous table, isn't it?

Have a wonderful week!

Country Home in Louisiana

For Todays' Home Tour, we're travelling a bit south - to Louisiana.  I know most of us are tired of winter and breaking cold temps and snow records, so why not tour a home someplace that is at this time of the day, 55° degrees warmer than where I live, in Michigan.  In Covington Louisiana is 60°, with an expected high of 72° today...and 72° again tomorrow.  I can handle that.  So, let's get started with the tour.  Home complete with a Potting Shed, Brick Patio and Screened
in Porch, Pond, near the Home on a 6 Acre Treed Parcel , Screened porch with a beautiful view - for Sale by Southeby's Dorian Bennett.

$345,000

4 Bedrooms

2 Full Baths

1 Partial Bath

Walkway and Patio are paved in Bricks...and I love all of the Trees

Screen-in Porch with Ceiling Fans and French Doors to the Great Room

Beautiful Views and Access to the Screened-in Porch

Functional Kitchen, with Moving Island, Beautiful Chandelier over the Dining Table

{but, those ceiling lights - 2 of them - in the Kitchen...No, no, no}

View from Kitchen/Dining Area to Great Room and Front Door

Staircase

Looking down to the Great Room, with Ceiling Fan

Master Bedroom, with French Doors 

Master Bath

Nursery

$345,000
76394 Military Road
Covington, Louisiana

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath

2514 Square Feet
6 Acre Property
Pond

Screened Porch
Potting Shed
Wood Floors

Metal Roof
Central Air
Central Heat

MLS Listing:  974132

Agent, Jennifer Rice
1-985-892-1478
1-504-944- 3605

http://www.dbsir.com/eng/sales/detail/375-l-966-2hp29m/76394-military-road-covington-la-70435

Thanks for stopping in for the Tour, hope you enjoyed yourself. 

Need Bread?

All of us have been through rough times...or will go through them.  Only with God at our sides, can we get through them.  His Daily Bread nourishes us and helps us through the ordeals...no matter how small or how large.  Nearly 2 years ago, I got Bell's Palsy and a severe case at that.  Bell's Palsy strikes without any warning and most of the time without an exact cause.  It paralyzes the muscles of one or both sides of your face and head and sometimes even the muscles in the neck are affected, since they begin in portions of your face.  The affected side has an eye
that will not close or even blink, it's difficult to speak clearly, you definitely can not smile, you can't chew and your face all droops and you sometimes drool.  Most treatments by physicians include a round of Steroids and Anti-Viral meds.

Since I couldn't take Steroids, following a severe reaction to them several years ago, the ER physician gave little hope that I'd have healing of any magnitude.  He basically told me that if I didn't improve in the next couple of weeks, I wouldn't.

I knew better.  I have a God who gave me a sense of peace about it.  No, I didn't like having Bell's Palsy (BP) and I would have traded it for spinach or many other distasteful things in a heartbeat...but I had it and had to live with it.  I began studying about it and doing things that I felt the Lord directing me to do to help myself heal.  Everything I did, did NOT include any medications.   Everything was holistic.  I saw my massage therapist the Monday after this all happened {May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day} and I've seen her and a few other therapists for different healing modalities and treatments.

And I prayed.  My family and friends prayed.

Although things did not improve in a couple of weeks, I didn't give up hope.  As a matter of fact, I was helping others on several Bell's Palsy on-line Groups deal with their symptoms and reassuring them that what they were going through was going to get better.  God told me it would.

Now, I know not everyone heals completely from BP.  But most do.  Even without medication.

It took 100 days for me to see the tiniest movement in my face - at the corner of my mouth.  That was a long time.  I am now healed about 97% or so and the rest of my healing still continues to this Day - Day #628 {if I counted correctly}.  PTL!!

I know that if I do as God directs me to...and I ask Him for all I need, as in Give me this Day my Daily Bread, I will have all I need to heal.  

I've been following a Nikki's Blog {Chef In Training Blog} for a while now, but never knew the BIG part of her story...until yesterday.  And I was reminded how important it is to ask the Lord for Our Daily Bread...every day!  Nikki shared a wonderful salad recipe on her blog and in the story of the salad, she mentioned the struggles that she and her husband Derek endured.

In the midst of the turmoil they called upon the Father for their Daily Bread...and Nikki's Mother at one point, told Nikki, “Right now you just have to get through today, and then we will take tomorrow when it comes. You need to be asking your Heavenly Father for your daily bread, what you need to get you through each day, not worrying about the bread you will need tomorrow.”

Nikki and her husbands story revolves around him getting Guillain Barre Syndrome...back in 2012.

Please, read Nikki's recounting of those days and the struggles she and Derek went through and how they depended upon and received their "DAILY BREAD"

READ THEIR STORY HERE

Grab a box of Kleenex, you'll need it.  God is amazing...and His Daily Bread is Life-Giving, Life-Restoring and works Miracles!

Furniture Swivel Chairs - Wayfair

Many purchaes of items such as Clothing, Winter Coats, Dog Crates and Beds, Furniture, Area Rugs, Draperies, Window Treatments, Dishes, Linens and more, have been made through the Internet.

Shopping, unless it's for Antiques, is something I try NOT to do.  I just don't enjoy shopping.  The Internet offers a much larger selection than most stores and I can comparison shop in an instant.  So, I spend some time on
the Computer, sometimes in my PJ's too...with my Pups laying near my feet...shopping.  It's much more comfortable.  And, I don't have to haul all my purchases home travel in the snow and ice and sub zero weather we've been having.  Okay, where am I going with this?   I've been swapping rooms.  Yes, that's right - swapping rooms...Dining Room with the Den.  I'll have photos of both rooms when I'm finished decorating them.  For now, I will show you the new Furniture for the Den.  There are 2 chairs & ottoman in Black...my favorite color!

Dawn Bonded Leather Ergonomic Swivel Recliner and Ottoman 

by Wildon Home® 

After a lengthy search, I found this Chair and Ottoman Set on Wayfair.com and the day I purchased them, they offered an extra 15% off.  That's right, I got 2 of these and 15% off...and Free Shipping.  I ordered them on Friday and they were here on Monday and they were quickly put together.  They are Black, my favorite color!!

These chairs are so comfy - and are not over stuffed, so they give alot of support

The side table is an option, it comes in the box and you can choose to put it on during assembly - it's 11" round and actually quite nice.  

The round handle on the side {can be put on either side during assembly} tightens or loosens the back of the chair for EZ reclining

The wood is such a beautiful color and the swivel base operates well even on carpet!

These take up less, far less, room than the La-Z Boy Recliners and look so nice in the smaller Den.

  

This is how far the chairs recline 

Nice padded armrests are at just the right height for comfort

Comfy Ottoman is great for resting weary legs or even a Pup or Two.

The assembly went rather smoothly, 

I'm really enjoying these new chairs alot!  I can think of a couple of other places in our house, that they would fit right in.  Hmmmmmmm.

Here's the Info from Wayfair on these chairs...

Become familiar with the concept of luxury as this recliner and ottoman set is all about rich, traditional elegance and modern superiority. This reclining chair and matching ottoman merges the ease of reclining with the comfort of luxurious bonded leather for a perfect end-of-day reward. As a bonus, this set comes with a smooth sliding side table that offers a handy spot for holding a beverage or storing a remote. So go ahead and put your feet up with this ergonomically designed recliner and ottoman set; you'll want one for every room.

• 33" W x 35" D x 40.5" H 

• Back rest measurements - 23" W x 25" H 

• Black leather 

• Set includes leather recliner, leather ottoman, and attached side table 

• Accessory side table is movable, measures 11" across 

• All birch hardwood true "U" upgraded designer base 

• Mechanism-glide system with position lock and 360 degree swivel 

• Birch hardwood base measures 24" across 

• Ottoman dimensions - 22.25" W x 18.5" D x 17.5" H 

• Ottoman does not swivel, base measures 18" across 

• Constructed of birch hardwood, bonded leather, foam, and metal 

• Weight capacity 300 lbs 

• One year warranty against manufacturer defects 

• Assembly required 

FREE SHIPPING

$418.97 

{this was the best internet price I found}

I did not receive anything from Wayfair or the Maker of the Chairs {SEI} for posting about the Chairs I purchased.  All comments and thoughts are my own.

Georgia Mountain Top Log Home

Beautiful true log home in sought after mtn tops s/d w/ incredible year round view & extra lot to make it 2.25 private acres. Very nice furnishings included. Open great room w/ french doors to screen porch & views. Upper large master w/ private screen porch w/ views & large bath, walk in closet. Main level bed w/ doors to screen porch. Large kitchen w/ breakfast bar is open to
great room. Basement w/ den, bed/bath, french doors to another porch w/ great views. 1 car garage w/ 2nd laundry connection and work shop area. Meticulously maintained. Handicap accessible. Big garden spot.

Kristy Petrillo - Realtor

RE/MAX Town & Country

661 Appalachian Hwy

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

800.210.3061

MLS#: 234244

Price: $359,000

Listing details online: logcabin.pro/mls/234244

MLS#: 234244

price: $359,000

style: Cabin, Two Story

construction: Log

roof: Metal

year-built: 2002

condition: Excellent

total bedrooms: 3

bathrooms: 3

What do you think about it?  I love this Cottage Log House.  All the outdoor areas to sit and rock the day away...and all of the views.  It looks like a pretty great place.  Now, if I was only planning on moving to Georgia...I'd at least go and see this one in person!

Are you moving any time soon?  What types of homes appeal to you?