Relaxing in the Pink

I walked into my favorite second hand store and my eye caught this lovely chaise lounge! I debated, but not too long. Huge cabbage roses in my favorite pink colors. I just couldn't resist. It is a great place to relax with a cup of tea, in of course one of my fav tea cups.

I am linking this post to Romantic homes and Pink Saturday!

The summer Garden

I love my flowers!  It has been a challenge this summer to keep them from burning in the heat.  I have lost some, but others have flourished.  My goal is to eventually cover much of the yard in flowers and shrubs!     

Making the Old New once again

I enjoy a challenge.  I don't think one ever gets too old to learn something new or try something new.  My challenge this summer has been to make my swing set a new outfit.  Unfortunately I don't have any pictures to show what the swing canopy looked like before the transformation.  I wanted a fabric to blend in with the patio and flowers and found this Waverly Black outdoor print with the companion green fabric.  

I actually started the project 4th of July week-end and was able to complete the canopy.  The swing cushions had been placed on the back burner until I had time to work on it.  This last week I decided "This was IT!  I was getting it done."

Here are some pics of the finished product.  It was a first attempt at anything like this, and it suits me, so I guess that is OK.  

Thanks for taking a peek at my summer project!  Blessings.  

I am linking to Romantic homes show and tell with this post.  .

Vintage Summer

What does April Cornell, Vintage hand painted glass wear, and a Vintage table cloth have in common?  They all go together!  I have been waiting for the perfect time to use the stem wear.  The April Cornell napkins go well with the colors.  The sweet dishes came from Jeffery Alan.  It has been a LONG HOT summer here in Indiana, but the last few days have been a blessed relief!  Not much rain, but certainly more pleasant temperatures.  I have set the table in our kitchen area and it brings a smile to my face when I walk into the room.

I have also started a new project of writing our menus on a vintage blackboard.  It has been great to see what I have planned for our evening meal at a glance!

Please join me for a look at Tablescape Thursday

On the Menu Monday-The week of August 15, 2011

This is my first post to Menu Monday.  I agree with so many others who have written that having a written menu for the week makes me feel so much more organized.

For this week:

Monday:  Taco Potatoes, salad (fresh from the garden,) and Cherry crisp.

Tuesday: Bacon and tomato sandwiches and sliced green peppers

Wednesday: Chicken Stir Fry: Use veggies from the garden

Thursday: Hamburgers, Oven fried Potatoes, and sliced tomatoes.

Friday: Spaghetti, Salad, and homemade bread sticks

Saturday: Italian Chicken Salad

Sunday: Pepper steak (put in the oven while at church,) Baked Potatoes, and Chocolate Cake with Strawberries.

Taco Potatoes:  This is GREAT for left over Taco meat

Slice 2 or 3 potatoes very thin.

Add enough oil of your choice.  I use a cast iron skilled to cook mine.  I love the way cast iron browns.  The heat does NOT have to be turned up as high either.  Place in a pre-heated oven of 425 degrees.  Let cook until golden brown. 

Place the taco meat over the top of the potatoes and then cover with cheddar cheese.  Approximately 1 cup.

Bake until cheese has melted and bubbly:  approximately 10-15 minutes

Serve immediately.  I serve a fresh garden salad along side.

Thanks for stopping by.  I am linking to Stonegable's Menu Monday.