Please stay safe!!
Also,
HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!
I am off Friday and Saturday nights but have to work Sunday night as it is my Holiday to work ( have to do every other Holiday) but I will be off Monday night so we will be having our little Holiday get together with the kids on Monday evening...
Joe has a 4 day weekend as this weekend is his Saturday off.
Did you know that every letter carrier in the United States only gets every 6th Saturday off?????
Here it is, the end of August and almost the beginning of September!
Is this year racing pass us or WHAT?????
Remember when you were a child and returned to school after being off all Summer and your teacher asked you "What did you do all Summer ?" and to write about?????
Well, this is my adult version of.........
What I Did All Summer.......
The Summer started first with new furniture being bought for the Front Porch......
Too bad it was so HOT most of the Summer that we spent very little time out there sitting on the Front Porch!Hopefully, in the Fall we will get more use out of the Front Porch!
Then I planted my annuals in my pots.....
And my back yard turned into the Little Cottage garden that I had been dreaming of.....
We moved the patio furniture and all my patio pretties up from our Storage Unit....
Planted my annuals in my pots out in the back....
Then I decorated the House with Patriotic Decor for the Summer Holidays!
Made some wreaths for the house.....
Made this wreath for the front door and sold about 30 of the same wreath at work along with....
These beach wreaths.....
I found lots of New Treasures!A Dumpster Dive Antique Table
I frequented Thrift Stores and found some amazing Finds!
And many more that I haven't showed you in this post but please take my word for it......Then we bought some big ticket items because our oven caught fire.....
Might as well get a new refrigerator too.......
And throw in a new TV for the Living Room too!!!
I painted and added new border to the Bathroom and then re-decorated it.....
And finally made some of my own Victorian style crafts for myself for my "Pretty" Bathroom...
I had visitors in the Back Yard......
And in the Front Yard.....
I did Lots of Spray Painting..........
Finally made the lamp that I wanted to for the Kitchen counter bar since last year......
Did some tweaking in the Master BedroomRe-designed Joe's Dresser
Made something for myself......
Joe added a New Shelf to his Pittsburgh Shrine!
Then I also finally did a project that I wanted to do for several years and created My Faux Brick Patio Floor.........
I Spray Painted Bricks and Walkway.......
I got my Craft Room ready for Where Bloggers Create!
I decorated my Summer Butterfly, Rose and Tea Cup Craft Room Tree......
I bought Old Sewing Machine Drawers at an Antique Co -Op and Re-Finished them!
I bought a Shelf at Salvation Army and added a Larger Work Surface on my work table in the Craft Room....
I collected cans and bought shakers at thrift stores and created some New Things for storage and organization!
Then we also finally got around to the Den Make- Over that I wanted to do for several years.....
Painted and added a new wall paper border.......
Refinished End Tables......
Dabbled with Computer Armoire to Make it Pretty!
More Sewing Machine Drawers Re-Finished!
Refinished another table......
And also the China Cupboard......
And that pretty much summed up my Summer!!!What did you do this Summer?????
My One Little Word for 2012 is TIME.
Please click HERE to read about it......
In the beginning of the year, I was ill. For months, I made it to work and back home and that was the extent of it....
After several months of not being able to eat, losing 17 pounds ( which was a good thing), having a constant feeling of a fist in my left rib cage, numerous tests and Dr.'s visits and continuing to work through all of it, I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and also Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
I am on thyroid medication now and even though the symptoms of IBS often rear their ugly heads, I was able to enjoy the Summer taking the TIME to do the things I Love to do!
So even though the first 5 months of this year was not what I hoped it would be, I do feel that I made up for it this Summer.
I have had to cut back on some of the things that I love to do and on traveling but all in all,
Life is Good!
We are now entering my favorite time of year from Fall up to and including Christmas.
I continue to hope that Life will remain Good and I will continue to be able to spend my TIME doing the things I want to do and love to do with the people who are most important to me.
Are you spending your TIME as you wish to????
I will be partying here this week:
Fertilizer Friday
Home Sweet Home Friday
Show and Tell Friday
Potpourri Friday
Vintage Inspiration Friday
Thrifty Things Friday
Simple and Sweet Fridays
Tickled Pink Party
Fabulous Fridays Link Party
Pink Saturday
Say G' Day Saturday Link party
Seasonal Sunday
Sunday's Best
Blue Monday
Mod Vintage Mix Monday
Metamorphosis Monday
Make It Pretty Monday
Mop It Up Mondays
Frugal Treasures Tuesday
Cowgirl Up! Creative Linky Party
Knick of Time Tuesday
Tabletop TuesdayMop It Up Mondays
Frugal Treasures Tuesday
Cowgirl Up! Creative Linky Party
Knick of Time Tuesday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Totally Transformed Tuesdays
Tweak It Tuesdays
All Star Blogger Block Party
What's It Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesday
Rednesday
Fall into Fall Party
Wednesdays Adorned From Above Linky Party
Thrift Score Thursdays
Treasure Hunt Thursdays
Show Off Your Stuff Party on Thursdays
Home and Garden Party Thursday
Share your Creations Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
Vintage Thingie Thursday
Cottage Flora Thursday
Transformation Thursday
Inspired Creations Linky Party
Time Travel Thursday
Sunny Simple Sundays
The Bouquet of Talent Sunday Linky Party
How I spent my Simmer Vacation
Totally Transformed Tuesdays
Tweak It Tuesdays
All Star Blogger Block Party
What's It Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesday
Rednesday
Fall into Fall Party
Wednesdays Adorned From Above Linky Party
Thrift Score Thursdays
Treasure Hunt Thursdays
Show Off Your Stuff Party on Thursdays
Home and Garden Party Thursday
Share your Creations Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
Vintage Thingie Thursday
Cottage Flora Thursday
Transformation Thursday
Inspired Creations Linky Party
Time Travel Thursday
Sunny Simple Sundays
The Bouquet of Talent Sunday Linky Party
How I spent my Simmer Vacation
Please take some time to visit these terrific hosts and all those joining in on the fun!
Thanks so much for stopping by today and every day that you take the time to visit with me!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks so much for stopping by today and every day that you take the time to visit with me!
Hugs,
Debbie
41 comments:
Lord, have mercy, Debbie! You've worn me out! ;) You have done so much this summer and everything looks great!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Boy, you have been busy! I would love to visit your home and see all of the goodies personally. Love the border in the bathroom.
looks lovely....luv the dishes you bought and love love love the painted outside floor... :)
OK, I now feel like the laziest person on the planet!!! Dear LORD! No wonder you are tired!!!! I am totally exhausted just seeing everything YOU did!!!
You are such an inspiration to all of us! You are one amazing woman!
Where did you get your doggy angel statue? I must get one. I'm mourning the loss of my sweet puppy, Sierra. She was 15 1/2 yrs. old and with us since she was two months old.
I'm like you, I love to stay busy! What a summer!! Beautiful yard, lots of great projects, bathroom redo, and now Christmas to get ready for! Can't wait to see your home for the holidays! Hugs, Penny
My gosh, Debbie- You need to sit down and take a big, deep breath. You got a LOT done-and put me to shame. Good for you- it feels good, doesn't it? xo Diana
Hi Debbie! You have been a busy gal! Everything looks good! Love the faux brick patio floor! Your garden looks great! So cute. I have to ask...does Joe like his dresser? *winks*
Have a good holiday weekend...Gina
You have so many pretties, Debbie, both inside and out! Loved seeing the robin too.
How wonderful that you got your cottage garden! Somehow I missed the faux brick patio, that is amazing!! Wait, you didn't recap about the weather stripping snake LOL! My favorite story ever...That was you I hope...If not, never mind!
Carol
on my gosh Debbie, you are one busy lady. How do you do it all? Love your Cottage garden and of course, your amazing brick patio. Great pictures of the birds.
Take care and get some rest.
Audrey Z.
http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
Timeless Treasures
Oh my goodness. You and Joe were certainly busy, busy, busy! I'm still excited every time I see your faux brick patio. It's just divine. I hope your health continues to stay stable. Enjoy this weekend. I can't wait to see what's in store with your upcoming holidays. Hugs.
Wow! You have been super busy both inside and out! I enjoyed reading this post and I am swooning over that faux brick. I've always wanted to try that! Nice job and nice outdoor areas. Found something I loved in almost every pic!
I'm completely exhausted just reading through all your accomplishments! Where do you find the energy? I'm in awe.
Girlfriend you are so blessed. You have soo many treasures and what I wouldn't give to visit your home.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your garden. Our yard is simply terrible this year. :(
Summer around here was spent praying November gets here in a hurry. School for my hubby will be OVER!
xoRebecca
Oh my goodness, a lot of great stuff has been going on in your home! Our 18 year old has the same autoimmune disease and has since she was in 2nd grade. Be careful to any and all changes in your body, autoimmune diseases can attack other parts of your body. We are watching our daughter's eye right now it might be attacking her eye muscles. Who hosts where bloggers create? I loved viewing those spaces last year and was hoping I would be ready this year...don't think I'll be completely ready...
You have had one very busy summer, my friend. I love the end table you scored "dumpster diving"!! Beautiful!
Howdy there...I am so glad I came by, I am amazed at all the wonderful things you have done this summer! Makes me plumb worn out just reading this! I love, love, love "Joe's dresser" and your "craft room". I have an end table just like the one you refinished. I really need to do that to mine. I dream that one of these days I will be so crafty! Thanks for sharing!
**I am here because it is my first time participating in "Pink Saturday"
If you get a chance.. come on by and visit my "pink" entry.
~Kimmer
http://anunfinishedproject.blogspot.com/2012/08/pink-saturday-cutie-pie.html
Wow! you sure are a busy gal. How about sending some of your energy my way. Love your garden and front porch, hope you get to use it this fall. Your wreaths are also lovely.
Thank you for visiting me. Smiles, Lu
Wow Debbie, You are one amazing woman and I don't know how you get it all done, you put us all to shame, where do you get your energy, I want some of what ever you have!! lol. Love the cottage garden, Hugs and love Marilou PS you left a comment on my craft space on Where Bloggers Create, saying you wish you had all that room, well I need alot of wide open space to allow room for my son in his wheel chair so everything is open, thanks for your visit, you make great use of all your space and I love it. xoxo
Debbie, Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring post on Simple & Sweet Fridays. You had such a busy summer accomplishing everything you wanted. That's fantastic! Hope you have a relaxing weekend.
Jody
I think you might have inspired a post!! Hmm, I will definitely link back to you, if I do a "what I did this summer" post. I would love to sit a spell on your patio. It is a shame it was so stinking hot this summer. GO PITTSBURGH!!!! I love all your visitors too!!!
Hi Debbie, You are one busy lady! Just glad the doctor's gave you some relief for your Hashimotos. You're such an amazing person! I hope you continue to feel better and get better, especially with our favorite time of year on it's way! hugs, Jennifer
Hi Debbie, You are one busy lady! Just glad the doctor's gave you some relief for your Hashimotos. You're such an amazing person! I hope you continue to feel better and get better, especially with our favorite time of year on it's way! hugs, Jennifer
You certainly had a productive summer, my friend! I adore the wreaths you create, so festive and fun!! Enjoy your Monday as you celebrate with your children. Sending love and hugs~Vicki
Wow, you were BUSY! I just love your little garden ~ it looks like such a relaxing, pretty spot. And I love the blue and white dishes you found, too.
And I think you forgot to mention that Joe had foot surgery and that you have a full-time job! Beautiful blues.
Happy Blue Monday, Debbie.
Okay, now I need to stop and catch my breath! you wore me out! You sure have done a lot of wonderful projects, redo's and some wonderful thrifting!
Love it all Debbie! You always make every holiday so special! Your flowers are absolutely gorgeous. What an awesome dumpster dive table!! Lucky!! :)
Good golly Miss Molly (Debbie)! Wowzers!!! I would say you made up for the first five months. And, I am so glad you are getting better.
Happy Pink Saturday, sweet friend.
You put my summer to shame, but we did crowd about as much into July. I rested in August and now celebrating the fall with a tea party this Friday and an overnight trip to Disney World with a stay at the resort for the It's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Loved all your pictures!
Wow Debbie--what an amazing amount of work you've put into so many wonderful projects around your lovely home--well done! I love those sewing machine drawers that you redid--so pretty. And I still can't get over the spray painted brick patio--that is such a great idea! Take care, and enjoy the transition into autumn!
Oh my word Debbie, You make me feel like I've accomplished nothing! I have a few things under my belt but nothing like you. You make me thing of the energizer bunny! Your porch and yard are lovely and I'm sure you'll enjoy the porch this fall. I happy to hear you are feeling better and continue to recover from what you were going through early in the year. Look forward to your holiday decorating…….
~Emily
The French Hutch
I feel like I've run a marathon just reading what all you accomplished. All the finishing furniture is so nice, I love the dumpster diving table--who in the world would discard such a piece??? Your mesh wreaths are pretty, I'm just getting into making some of those. We traveled to Colo and Indiana and Mo this summer. Had lots of fun with the grandkids.
Ann
Hi Debbie! Whoa...our Summer has been really similar. I have been away from Bloglandia since June due to family illnesses. You have been sooooo busy even tho...life happens. Love all the pics! I'm goin back thru for close-ups;)
What an impressive list of summer accomplishments. Now I feel like I wasted the whole summer just lying on the beach. I am going to work at double speed this fall.
Still loving that brick patio ~ it's the best! you have been one busy lady this summer...everything is always so festive over here at your place! thanks for linking up to Fishtail Cottage's garden party! xoxo, tracie
Wow, you are a busy and talented lady! I love your white cabinet, and yes, it looks just like mine that I painted red!
It's party time at Debt Free Mommy Blog and we're so busy it'll stay open for an entire month!! You're welcome to link up as many posts as you'd like that relate to making your space a better one for you and yours. So hop on over if you'd like and link up to Making Space Mondays, Linky Party #15. Thanks! -Tabitha
Hello Debbie, You have accomplished a lot this summer! Love all your thrifty finds and creations - you are so very inspirational! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Hi Debbie,
Thank you so much for linking with my Wednesday Adorned From Above Blog Hop last week. I have listed your posting as one of my featured links for this week.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/reeses-smore-brownies-and-wednesdays.html
Grab the featured blogger button or just add a link back to the my blog.
Thank you again for participating, and the link party is opened for this week.
Sincerely,
Debi Bolocofsky
www.adornedfromabove.com
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