~Summer Vignette and Simple & Sweet Fridays #67~

I wanted to decorate our buffet for a summer look. I bought this cute bird plate last year 

and loved all the colors in it.

 A bird bottle under the cloche and my 

blue glass candlesticks with my Paris candles in them was just what it needed.

My mother gave me the white serving dish for a birthday gift. 

I found my new flower runner at Home Goods.

The colors were perfect.

A little nest with blue eggs and fresh flowers.

How about some votives?

I always love when books are added to the vignette.

Some butterflies and garland to finish the look.

My friend Linda, sent a beautiful present to 

thank me for staying at our home. 

I will treasure them always and think of her.

Speaking of friends, I would like to thank you all for all your support 

and wonderful posts that you share every week.

You inspire us and we love hearing from you.

Can't wait to see what ideas and projects

 you've shared for this week!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Last weeks Simple & Sweet Favorites!

Go check out Denise on a Whim's post Button Daisy!

Denise shares a cute idea using buttons and a broken frame. Very Creative!

Be sure to check out Denise's blog!

Go check out Penny's Treasures's post Dishes from the Auction!

Penny goes to an Estate Sale and finds a beautiful set of rose dishes for $10. Her tablescape with her new collection is gorgeous!

Be sure to check out Penny's blog!

Go check out Heaven's Walk's post Garden Music!

You'll be hearing music too when you walk in Laurie's garden, it's a heavenly place! Her photos are so beautiful!

Go check out Laurie's blog!

Go check out Fairy Cafe and Garden's post Water Lilies and Flowers in Bowls!

You'll love Lady of the Woods magical garden. Her water lilies and flowers are spectacular!

Be sure to check out Lady of the Woods blog!

Go check out Create Inspire Me's Vanity in French Vanilla!
You'll be inspired by Lisa's gorgeous transformation of her consignment store dresser. Love the color!
Be sure to check out Lisa's blog!

Go check out Sweetbriar Dreams' post Simple Pleasures!
Chel shares her beautiful photos of the "Simple Pleasures of Life." Love the daisies, so pretty!
Be sure to check out Chel's blog! 

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~Surprise Pumpkins In The Garden~

It has been so much fun growing a vegetable garden. Never knowing what will come up.

Looking at the garden we had some pumpkin seeds that had started from last year.

It was a wonderful surprise to see them growing early this year.

Hope they make it through the hot summer. 

I have my fingers crossed.

I thought it would be a good idea to pick out a pumpkin recipe.

How can you go wrong with Heath bars in the recipe?

Ina Garten's, "Foolproof" Cookbook has a recipe for

 Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting.

It has all the wonderful ingredients to make you think of fall.

It you're craving a little fall try these delicious cupcakes.

Fall is right around the corner!

~Wheelbarrow Miniature Garden and Simple & Sweet Fridays~

I'm so excited about my new miniature garden.

You would have thought I won the lotto. 

I found this wheelbarrow being given away free!!

I saw a miniature garden at Summers Past Farms in a wheelbarrow.

It was such a cute idea but I didn't want to buy a new one.

I had just the right spot for it.

Now the pumpkin patch has a new home!

I had to share our latest photo of our hydrangeas.

They got so big I can't see our fountain.

Another idea for a ladder!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Last weeks Simple & Sweet Favorites!

Go check out Gold Country Cottage' post Garden Party!

Judy opens her garden gate and shares her beautiful garden. Her Cecil Brunner roses are spectacular! 

Be sure to check out Judy's blog!

Go check out Rustic & Refined's post Garden Cloche!

Christine puts together the prettiest tablescape with a wire cloche as a centerpiece. Her allium and iris are just the right color of purple!

Be sure to check out Christine's blog!

Go check out Thistlebear's post First Posy!

Jennifer displays her flowers from her garden in a simple mason jar. Her first posy is gorgeous!

Go check out Jennifer's blog!

Go check out Butteryum's post Coffee Toffee Mocha Crunch Cake!

Patricia shares this delicious recipe that looks amazing. What a heavenly cake!

Be sure to check out Patricia's blog!

Go check out Anna & Co's DIY (Before & After) Chalkboard LOVE!
Anna uses an old art piece and turns it into a chalkboard masterpiece. You'll want to try her technique!
Be sure to check out Anna's blog!

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~A Little Zest In Your Life~

I saw this citrus salt recipe in the Sunset magazine and thought it would be delicious.

They also suggested trying it with mandarin oranges, kumquat or blood oranges. 

I'm sure it will taste good on cooked fish or salads 

with a drizzle of olive oil.

Mix together:

3 tablespoons of lime or lemon zest.

Mix it with 1 cup flake salt (Maldon) or coarse salt.

Spread on a baking tray and air-dry for 8 hours to overnight until completely dry.

 It will last 2 months in a airtight container.

I thought it needed a tag so I used a cork,

and different color inks.

It looks so pretty in the jars and I love how easy this recipe was!

We had some homemade lasagna Stan made that night.

Of course a little dessert to share!

~A Wonderful Surprise~

Stan surprised me with front row seats and to meet the group "The Tenors". It was a fantastic concert!

That morning we had gone for breakfast at

 Americana Restaurant in Del Mar.

They had outdoor seating and dogs are allowed so, 

we brought our dog, Maggie.

Great Menu!

Of course, Maggie approved of what we ordered.

There's a beautiful view of the ocean down the street.

Surfers Everywhere!

We decided to go to Coronado so Maggie could play at dog beach.

We all had a fun day at the beach.

A WONDERFUL SURPRISE DAY

 I'LL NEVER FORGET!