A little change.

Good Sunday morning to you.

It's a glorious morning here at the Lakehouse.

The birds are singing, adding to the delight down in my soul.

I was changing the sheets on the beds yesterday, and got a little carried away.

This room had all of the pink Simply Shabby Chic rose bed linens in it.

Obviously it now has the white Simply Shabby Chic quilt in here.

I kept the pillows from various companies I've ordered from, and also added some pillows I had a friend of mine make for me.

I wanted a "vintage" look, so I added a "vintage" scarf to the little mantle.

Our rooms are small, and the ceilings are so slanted, it's difficult to arrange furniture.

I put the bed on a slight angle. Just enough to give the room a bit of a change.

I like it.

In case you are wondering where the rose bedding went....it's here in the guest room.

All clean, and fresh...ready for a visitor to come and stay at this old Lakehouse.

The window boxes are filled.

It's Friday here at the old Lakehouse.

I have the day off, and decided to show you some of the flowers we have growing in containers.

The window boxes are starting to fill in nicely.

Here's a hanging basket that is actually sitting on a table by the door.

I have to cut the wire hangers off eventually.

The verbena in the left basket smells wonderful!

These two boxes are on the porch rail.

We have ten boxes total.

I forgot to paint the backs of these.

I like that I can see the window boxes from the inside of the house, too.

The three on the canal side take longer to fill in, for some reason.

It's always worth the wait.

I'm waiting for the perennials to come up.

Living in upper-lower Michigan means a shorter growing season. We are about three weeks behind lower Michigan.

I really appreciate it when everything starts to bloom!

Have a great weekend everyone!!

A trip to the greenhouse.

Good Tuesday to you.

It's a day of warmth, and sunshine here at the Lakehouse.

I went to the greenhouse to see what they will be offering this year.

The hanging baskets look lovely, as usual.

I am looking forward to start bringing them home.

I will try to wait a few more days, giving them some time to get acclimated to being in the greenhouse first, and then moved outdoors.

There were some gorgeous rose bushes there also.

I wish our growing season wasn't so short here.

Since it is....I will wait a little longer.

I'll keep my eye on the weather reports.

If the night time temps will stay above freezing, I'll be taking a few trips to the greenhouse to pick up the many hanging baskets, and annuals that I so love having here at the Lakehouse.

And more rose bushes, hydrangeas, clematis, purple coneflower, veronica, lavender, and whatever else I can fit in the back of the truck!
Enjoy your week!
xo

The perfect vanity.

I am soooo happy today!

Mr. Lakehouse and I drove a few miles south of here to pick up the shabby chic vanity I put on "hold" a couple of weeks ago.

The shop is called, Simply Charmed, and it's located in Gladwin, Michigan.

The owner is a real sweet gal. She re-does the furniture herself!

I've looked for a vanity for a long time, and when I saw this one, I knew it was perfect for our bedroom!

Yup...I'm lovin' it!!!

Roses, and smiles.

It's Wednesday evening here at the Lakehouse.

I'm waiting for Spring to arrive.

It's still below freezing at night, and we wake up to a dusting of snow in the morning.

I am so anxious to get outside, and dig in the dirt.

I miss my roses, and all of the other flowers in the gardens.

The water in the canals is so high, it's ready to come over the sea walls.

I guess we won't be complaining about low water levels this summer.

Until the warm weather finally arrives, I'll be going to the market to pick up more roses for the house.

I'm so happy I can have flowers in the house!

Even if they don't come from my gardens.

What would we do without fresh flowers?

I hope it's warm where you are!
Buy yourself some flowers today....just because. I'm sure it will make you smile.
xxoo

Flour sack towels vs bar towels

Good Monday to everyone.

I trust your weekend was enjoyable.

In my last post, I shared about the garlands I was making out of bar towels.

People asked what a bar towel was.

I should have said I used a flour sack towel.

They are more of a gauze-type of material.

I hope that helps any of you interested in making a garland like Sissie's from Sissie's Shabby Cottage.

 Sissie uses strips of lace for her garlands, and other fabrics, as well. They are so cute!!! Go over and visit her blog. She's an amazing lady!

I just wanted to clarify the "towel thing".
Have a lovely week. 
Take just a few minutes today to sit, and enjoy something....a favorite magazine, family photos, Bible verses, a cup of tea or coffee, a phone call to a friend....something that brings a smile to your face, and joy to your heart.
Enjoy.
xo

A fun garland.

Good Saturday morning to you.

Just a short post today.

I'm headed out the door to pick up more bar towels.

I'm tearing them in strips to make garlands.

I saw them on Sissie's blog, and fell in love with them.

This one turned out really full.

I like it hanging on the little mantle in the bedroom.

It adds to the romantic feel in there.

I'm making some to use as valances for the sun porch windows.

They will be "less-full".

Thank you Sissie for inspiring me to make something for my home.

Something fun, and a little whimsical. 

Have a wonderful Saturday everyone!
Do something nice for yourself today....buy something that will bring a smile to your face....even if it's just some lip gloss. Enjoy.