Thursday, July 21, 2011

Some recent finds and around the house

Oh my goodness!
It is sooooo hot here. Supposed to
hit 102 degrees today with a heat index that is
much higher. I will be very thankful when the heat lets
up as it is hard to do anything at all in this weather.
I have been mostly staying indoors except for yesterday
when I ran off for a haircut, pick up a prescription and to
buy my hubby some food/drink for work.

Looks like another day of pretty much the same so I
have been paying bills online , a little laundry and
staying inside! Our little air conditioner is working
it's heart out. We ususally run it at night and then turn
it off during the day because it stays pretty nice in here
with fans etc., but I haven't shut it off yet today from
last night. Just too hot!

Remember the antique booth I went to several weeks
ago and got my french items? I also purchased these two
candles in the same booth. Aren't they pretty?

My favorite corner and lampshade again

some of my old dried hydrangeas in a birdcage

Last week I headed up to the antique mall where I
used to have my booth and spotted some sidewalk
sales so I stopped back at them on the way
home. There is a very nice upscale home store and
that is where I purchased most of my items including
the dried lavender laundry sachet above. It is a nice
large size. You throw it in the dryer for a nice
lavender scent...haven't tried it yet. :)

I also found this burlap pillow cover for $2.00!! Can't beat that. Now I just need to get a pillow form
for it.

Then I picked up two linen stockings with the initials
*S* on them. They had probably half a dozen or so
and they all had the same initial.

I hope you are having a good day today and if you
are in the midst of a heatwave like we are please stay
inside and be very careful if you do go out.
Also, please say a prayer for my hubby and son who
both are working in this awful weather.

Blessings~

7 comments:

Sweet Old Vintage said...

Hi Sandi... I slept in the living room last night as the back part of my home does not have air... I have a class meeting for a 70 th birthday get together Our class is having next month to celebrate all our 70 th birthdays... so will be venturing out in the heat this afternoon... I have some pecan tassies in the oven to take for a treat... I will be glad when this breaks a bit... We are having many things dying off....

Julie Marie said...

Hi Sandi... it is really hot here too, and my poor little flowerpots are pooping out (me too!)... love all your pretty treasures, those candles are beautiful!... try to stay cool... I know a big glass of lemonade or sweet tea always helps me... xoxo Julie Marie

Plush Possum Studio said...

What a pretty blog this is! And how full of lovely ideas and charming photographs! Love the quote you've chosen, would enjoy knowing its origin.
Hope it cools down soon!
Have a peaceful close to your week
Rose

Irene said...

Yup we're in the middle of this heat wave as well, beats snow. But, I agree that it's difficult to do anything. I'm going to my basement to work, just too hot up here. Love your laundry bag, try it out with your laundry today.

WhiteWhispers2u said...

Ugh! I hate the heat good thing I live in Oregon and get to the coast often.I use to live in Montana and during the summer it would get pretty hot and very dry.Love the rain just not 30 days straight.
I do love the candles they look perfect.All the other lil digs are darling too.~Cheers Kim

Miss Gracie's House said...

For some reason the extreme heat has not hit here yet...stay cool! The stockings are so pretty!
Rene

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Did you say a few "S" stockings? As in Sandi, this Sandi?! They are so pretty!!!! Can I bribe you to part with one?!!