Doggie Salt and Pepper Shakers

My friend Maggie gave these to me for my birthday.  Aren't they sweet?  I collect vintage salt and pepper shakers - my favorite are doggies!

Great Aunt's Chair

 My mom is downsizing and no longer has room for this chair.  It once belonged to my great-grandmother, then her daughter, my great-aunt had it, then my mom.  It's got beautiful carved wood arms and legs on it.  According to my mom, it came from the Netcher family who my great-grandmother worked for back in the early 1900's as a maid and cook.  They owned the Boston Store when it was in Chicago.  They would give my great-grandmother their old things when they bought themselves new stuff!

 I found this at the local Salvation Army store...I fell in love with it!  I don't have much room in my house but I moved stuff around to find a spot for it.  Now it's "home."

 I found these curtain panels while out antiquing.  They had the whole set but I just bought a couple panels to add to my dining room. These pictures don't really do them justice - the colors are so vibrant. 

And lastly, this pillow is from Salvation Army, too.  I think it looks like a "grannie pillow"  and so homey looking.  Plus it's cheery and spring-like!

Cottagey Shutters

 I found these shutters in the alley the other day.  At first, I passed them by.  I thought, "What would I do with those?" But they stayed on my mind.  Do you ever have that happen?  So I walked around my house, wondering what I'd do with them  Then I spotted where I could put them.  I also knew my husband would think I'm nuts.  I don't think he's even noticed them yet.  Ha! Ha!

 They needed a little cleaning and I added some wreaths,  I might dress them up more with vintage hankies or cute cloth napkins.

                                                 I like them!   They are keepers!

And lastly, Dover.  What a hard dog life, don't you think?

Flowers

I'm getting Spring Fever...wanting to put up colors, flowers, spring stuff!  I ordered these from Kmart from their Country Living line.  Kind of cute on my dining room table!

Cute Lil' Rocking Chair!

 Look what I found at my favorite antique and resale shop!  Isn't it sweet?  I love how the arms are a mission style and the cute little patchwork on it!  

My four year old daughter and two year old niece couldn't wait to try it out!  I just love to look at it!

It's Been Busy Around Here

 First we had the blizzard...over 20 inches of snow!  The kids had no school for two days.

                                     
 My kids loved the snow, though!  They built forts and houses, making living rooms complete with "fireplaces" and places to sleep. I had hats, mittens, jackets, boots, snowpants everywhere!

 Then we had some birthday parties!  Maddie turned 8 and had a pottery party with her friends.

 Next was a ski trip to Steamboat Springs, CO.  What fun we had skiing and taking lessons, too.  The girls are starting to do black diamond slopes! I'm still on the blues.  They really like to ski!

 Back home, I've been adding a few new vintage things, of course.  Here's a needlepoint footstool that I just had to add. It opens so I can hide my treasures in it!

This old chair was at a resale shop for 10 bucks.  I couldn't resist it.   It's a little shabby but I thought it was so charming.

 I've put up a few St. Paddy's Day decorations, too!

 My mother-in-law gave me this darling sign for Christmas.  Isn't it sweet?

And last of all, my silly Elizabeth!  This is what she donned over her p.j.'s the other night.  Nothing like glamming up before bedtime!