Chippy, and white...

Happy Friday everyone.

I'm trying to get used to my smooth legs.

It's taking a while, but I think it will be okay.

This is the piece that I hung over the mantle in the living room.

I previously had a very large mirror here.

For a change, I opted for this pretty scrolled piece.

It's pretty battered, and chippy...but I really love it.

There is another piece that will be in it's place for the holidays...but for now...I am enjoying the beat up, shabby looking piece of art that is gracing the wall above the mantle at this time.

Love it, love it, love it!

Little mantle, and other stuff

Huff, puff....I got the little mantle up the stairs by myself.

I can't believe this little baby was in the living room!!

She fits perfect under the slanted ceilings we have upstairs.

Now I'm even more anxious for Mr. L to get started on the white bead board for the walls! and to get rid of those stupid shuttered doors used for ventilation! I know I could paint them white...but if I do, it would just slow down the process of getting the bead board done.

So, for now, the doors are inside the mantle...ugh.

I changed the pink Rachel Ashwell bedding set, to the white one I found at Target this summer.

I LOVE how squishy all of her bedding is!!!

It's like sleeping on a big ol' cloud!

Oh...you wouldn't believe this book I'm reading...it's sooo naughty.

I'm sure most of you have already read it.

"Fifty Shades of Grey".

Oh my....I must have had a really sheltered life, because for most of the book, I kept saying, "What the ??!!"

After reading a chapter, I felt like I should do a few laps around the rosary...and I'm not even Catholic anymore!!!  whew!
So, that's my post for today.
I kind of hop, skipped, and jumped around...sorry..I haven't taken my meds. for the ADD yet this morning.
Have a good one!!

I shaved my legs!!!

Well...it took all summer, but I finally shaved my legs.

Remember the deal...threat...I made last spring?

I wasn't going to shave my legs until Mr. Lakehouse made the larger mantle for the living room?

The one that was in here was very similar, but very small.

Mr. L added some pretty trim along the front of the mantle.

The trim on the bottom is also nicer.

The shaving process took a while.

It was like sheering a sheep!

At least it doesn't look like I'm wearing leg warmers with my shorts anymore.

The legs of my jeans feel soooo much looser now.

I've ordered a piece to hang over the mantle.

I'll show you when it arrives.

The smaller mantle is going upstairs in the bedroom.
I'm anxious to move it up there, and give the room a more romantic look.
Now that I got rid of the Sasquatch leg hair...maybe romance will return here at the Lakehouse...hehe.
AAhhahahahhahahahahaahahahahaa!!!!!!!

It's good to be back!

The past two weeks have been awful!!!

My computer was in the shop getting an over-haul.

It's been lonely here at the Lakehouse.

I did get to the market yesterday, and had to push, and shove my way down each and every aisle.

We live in a resort town.

Since this is the last summer holiday...people came from EVERYWHERE to enjoy the sun, and water.

I should have shopped earlier in the week, but I have been working the later shift at the pharmacy this week.

The bright spot in my shopping trip was the floral aisle.

They always have "spent" roses in a little section of the cooler. I bring them home, clean off the outside petals, give them a fresh cut, and vwala....beautiful!!

The centers on these are still solid, so they will last for a few more days.

While I was out, and about last week,I brought home my tiered basket from my booth.

It works well for displaying sachets, and soaps at the store.

I also love using it here at home for linens, and lace.

It's getting close to the time of year that I'll be using tea lites in the evenings.

I thought the top basket would be a perfect spot for them this season.

Some lace is in the middle basket, and white shells from Sanibel Island are resting in the bottom basket.

Hmmmmm....now how did that piece of lace get there?

Must be like those stray socks that seem to escape from the dryer.

Have a great holiday weekend everyone!
Soooo glad to be back online.
xxoo

Slow down!!

It's Sunday evening.

The sun peeked in and out of the clouds all day, keeping the temps in the low 70's.

I took more Fall decorations to the store today.

Some went in my booth, and some will be used throughout the rest of the store...getting things ready for the shoppers looking for items to warm their homes for the coming Autumn season.

It seems too early.

I still want to pack up the cooler, and spend a whole day out on the boat...watching the sun sparkle on the waves as they dance along the surface of the water.

There are more sunsets to watch over the lake.

More sand to sweep off the porches.

More roses to enjoy........

Sigh.....as the days go by, the darkness comes earlier. I'm not ready.
I do love the sound of the crickets in the evening now. Sadly, it's a reminder of what's to come.
We still have a little more time left in August. I am hoping the weather will change, and the sunshine will return...bringing back warmer weather.
I will stay positive.....until I watch the weather channel.
I hope it's sunny, and warm where you live!!

Some outdoor rearranging

The little rose garden I put in is coming along nicely.

The climber is moving up the arbor, and has quite a few more buds getting ready to open.

I was moving some pieces around outside today, and decided to lug the heavy cement base over to the rose garden.

Actually...I ended up using the dolly. It worked so much better than trying to roll that two ton Tilly from the back of the house to the front!!!!

The bowl of thyme wasn't very light either! Maybe it would have been a good idea to remove the cement angel before carrying the cement bowl first.

Don't you just LOVE these roses?

They are a Pink Double Knock Out Rose....at least that's what the tag says.

Can you tell I'm new at rose gardening?

I hung two of my favorite urns today.

They were in the sunroom.

A Robin built her nest on the light fixture, and she raised two clutches this year.

She left.

A sign of the season slowly winding down.

I'm not ready.

It's going way too fast.

I'm still enjoying my roses, and moving things around in the gardens.

We just had a soft rain. It perked everything up outside.
 I think I'll go back out and play some more before dark.
Have a great evening!! Thank you for stopping by.

We got a HOG.

I realize our posts are mostly about decor, and gardening.

Some of us talk about the trips we take, and changes going on in our lives.

We even get a peek into each others lives from time to time.....discussing things we enjoy that have nothing to do with decorating, or gardening.

This is one of those posts.

So if you want to click off, and move on, I totally understand.

Mr. L had a motorcycle for many years.

We used to take long rides to watch the sunsets over Lake Michigan, or drive up the coast along the big lake  for a couple of days.

It was wonderful, until my health problems caused the bike trips to stop.

Mr. L ended up selling his bike, and he hasn't had one for over ten years now....until.....

today!!!

Mr. L bought a brand new Heritage, Classic, Soft Tail 2012.

He is soooo happy to finally have his Harley!

The first long ride he wants to take is down to see Rog and Laurie at Heaven's Walk!

Hopefully we can both get the same weekend off from work to take the trip down-state.

Of course, I needed not one, but two pair of riding boots!

These I found in Nashville two weeks ago(knowing the bike was ordered).

Pretty sweet, don't you think?

I'm ready to take a ride when Mr. L gets home from work this evening....yeah, baby!!!!

I may not be a spring chicken, but I'm not quite an old bag....yet.

Oh...I almost forgot to show you my cute bracelet I found the other day.

It was at a place called "The Old Spud Warehouse"....nothing to do with motorcycles at all!

It was a home decor, jewelry, Anne Sloane Paint, clothing, antique kind of store.

Hmmmm...I guess this post did have something to do with a decor store...so it makes it "blog" worthy after all.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
Varooooommmmmmmmmmm!!!!!