Old Tattered Books

 Old tattered things always catch my attention, especially books.  They give off such beautiful color and texture.  

I have just a few that I have collected.  I get really excited (for some reason) when I find one that's written in my birth year.

The books here are just for looks and have a home in my office for the time being.

 The books above sit on my bookshelf.  They are actually very large books with perfectly tattered edges. 

Oh, did I just happen to get a picture of my middle son in this photo?????!!!(hehe)

As we go down in size, the edges are not quite as tattered as the ones above but still give you a feel of old.  The basket with the ribbon acting as a bookend, is one of my favorite baskets in my home. I like the heavy weave and the bow adds a feminine flair.

I fell in love with these two books when I saw them.  The top book has such an awesome print and has obviously been loved and read a bunch.  The black and beige color sets it apart from any other book I've seen. 

I love the look of an old worn out book like the one on the bottom.

Vintage things always pull me in and mesmerize me.  Can you just imagine if they could talk...the stories they could tell.

Have a wonderful day!

Life is Good on Mondays

Mondays are one of my favorite days.  At least at this point in my life. 

I usually start my day enjoying my back porch with a simple but delicous breakfast while at the same time, taking in all the things that come with an early morning sunrise...the quiteness and peacefulness that's in the air brings the birds out singing in perfect harmony, the temperature is just right and it becomes a great time for expressing my gratitude for life. 

I hope your Monday is off to  a wonderful start and will continue through out your day.

Simple Pleasures

I had no idea I'de be so proud of tomato's!  But I am.  I love watching them grow and then being able to pick them from my very own garden just makes my insides flutter.  I know..maybe that's seems a little strong. but sometimes it's the simple things that makes us the happiest.

This is just one of the simple pleasures in my life.

Have a great day!

Sunday Morning Coffee with God

Psalms 92:2

Every morning tell him, "Thank you for your kindness," and every evening rejoice in all his faithfulness.

Fountains of Faith

By William Arthur Ward

To the virtues of Faith, Hope and Love, let us add these three: Gratitude, Forgiveness and Cheerfulness.

Have a Blessed Day!

Pallet Potting Bench Creation

I always thought there was something I could do with pallets, I just wasn't quite sure what it was. 

 A while back I started seeing things people made from pallets on Pinterest and it got my mind rambling.

It wasn't long afterwards that I brought  a few of them home.  I had two thoughts and the first one didn't work out and I almost gave up and threw them away.  But after a couple of days,  I picked them up and started playing around and positioning them into place.  I needed a place to work outside and plant plants etc. and this is the product of my imagination. 

First I have to show you the space before.  It was nothing...just empty and begging for something to be put there. 

It has gone through a couple of re-designs.  At first the pallets were just their natural color. 

 As most of you bloggers know,  those of us who like to decorate just can't leave something without color, so I painted it an olive green so it would match our trim on our house.

It has actually taken me about 2 months to post this because I think it looks much cuter in person.



 This is the right side where my tools and supplies are kept.

 This is the left side where I do the work.

So there it is.  This is what I call my garden potting bench. Perfect for re-planting plants and stuff.

Have a great weekend!