Happy May Day ~What’cha Workin’ on Wednesday

Happy May Day, Everyone.

Have I mentioned that 

we have the best neighbors?

When hubby left for work this morning,

this was on our front porch.

This cute little bucket was filled with sweet treats!

Here’s the latest on my Easter Basket of flowering bulbs.

The daffodils are still looking strong, 

and now the tulips have opened.

Wednesday is a highlight of my week.

My best friend and I have a standing date...

We meet here and enjoy Starbucks Coffee and Shopping.

Today it was chilly and rainy.

Still better that a couple of weeks ago!

Lorie and I have been going out for coffee 

once a week for forty years!

Pretty sure that when people see us they say,

“There’s our old Home Economics teachers.”

This weekend, Hubby and I found a great selection of herbs.

Hopefully, it warms up a bit so they can move outside.

As usual, I have a lot going on...

Stay tuned for details.

Take care,

~Natalie

Things in Our House Thursday ~The Little Things that Make Me Smile ~Sewing Studio ~Target Finds ~FaceTime with Jack ~Jazzy Cat

While Cheryl’s She Shed was lost to fire, 

I am still fortunate to have this awesome Sewing Studio in our home. 

It has lots of vintage pieces and plenty of space to work.

This is what it looks like when it is all organized. 

Right now it is chaos, as we prepare for Winterfest!

Here are the working girls, Miss Pfaff, my serger, 

Miss Sapphire, my star sewing machine, 

and on the far right, Miss Elna, who sew all the paper projects.

Yes, that is my mom and dad’s wedding photo. 

They watch over me when I am working.

This is my most recent view when I am sewing...

It has been gloomy weather for days here.

I love my weekly Starbucks/Target date 

with my friend, Lorie.

This Dutch Oven/Stock Pot was on Clearance for half price. 

It matches my cookware, so I couldn’t pass it up.

I already used it to make Chicken Noodle Soup.

All of the Halloween and Fall items were on sale for 90% off...

So, these appetizer plates were 15 cents a piece!

They will be perfect on Thanksgiving for my Cheese Ball.

The highlight of my day was a FaceTime call from this sweet boy.

He was busy eating his breakfast of 

Homemade Blueberry Oatmeal Muffin and Pears.

He is a busy baby, and his mom is a busy PA, 

so I cherish the time we get to chat on-line.

Lucy is not the only one trying to 

make friends with the mysterious new cat!

Speaking of my Sewing Studio...

This photo showed up in my Newsfeed this week. 

I have yet to convince my Hubby 

to build this little attachment in his pickup.

Take care,

~Natalie

Things in my House Thursday ~The Little Things that Make Me Smile

With the Ghosts, Witches and Black Cats back in storage,

our house was looking a little blah.

Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year...

so I'm just not ready for Christmas decor,

like our retail world.

I think Callie approves of our new

Welcome mat.

And remember this lucky find at Target.

We found the perfect place in the foyer...

It was a bit of a challenge to get it 

hung high above the stairway!

Speaking of the Target Clearance rack...

aren't these just the cutest?!

The Thanksgiving season is time to 

give thanks for all of life's blessings...

and to spend time with your family and friends.

Take care,

~Natalie

Autumn Joys ~Football Snacks ~Fall Wreaths ~Soup in the Crockpot ~Trick or Treaters ~and National Cat Day

We enjoyed the weekend watching our favorite 

college football team

with fresh bread, flavored olive oil and herbs.

This awesome wreath was at Target. 

Lorie and I had admired them for several weeks, 

and now they are on sale!

We each had to have one!!

Who else remembers when McDonalds served their 

Happy Meals in these cute pumpkin buckets?

I still have one with my Halloween decor...

It was perfect to bring treats to school for my students.

Hubby's Jazz Band played in a new venue on Friday.

They were so well received, 

that they are invited back for next weekend.

It was a beautiful night for trick or treating.

This special family rang our doorbell.

With a chill in the air, soup in the crockpot really hits the spot.

Here's my recipe for Chicken Wild Rice.

This would a great recipe to use your 

leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

My seniors in super study...

sharing stories and discussing life lessons.

Did you know it was 

National Cat Day this week?

Isn't every day Cat Day?!

Take care,

~Natalie