~just one aspect of my life~

We are so grateful for our home and

love sharing with others...

there is nothing to compare

to great fellowship and food.

I'm joining Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life

as I give you a stroll thru our living area

~the worn duck decoy belonged to my husband's grandfather~

~crystal biscuit jar was a Christmas gift from years past~

the pumpkin was added for a little fall touch

girls, I don't go moving stuff around much

I do enjoy adding a few things for the seasons

I find the right spot and leave it. 

the back side of the arrangement

had to show you what was under the biscuit jar  ;-)

~view from my end of the couch~

the sunflower picture was a greeting card, painted by my mother-in-law

isn't it lovely?  I change this frame out with the seasons

the wooden box - can't remember where it came from - but I know what's inside

I don't usually give you many laughs when you read my blog,

 but this one get ready! 

TEETH!!!

All those teeth that mom & dad collected and slipped  a quarter

or dollar under the pillow.

gifts - great finds - and nature

see the pretty little pinecones - I keep these out year round

just a pain to get the dust out

the bowl is a treasure found at a flea market

don't you just love the fruit?

looks so real with the cloves stuck in the oranges

~the bowl is beautiful with fruit salad in it~

many of you have seen this grouping before

told you I don't swap things around
I only change out the fall leaves and replace

with seasonal greenery

I use alot of crystal, yes I have boys, and most of the time

there are more boys, it hasn't proved to be a problem;

sure they are older, but, they need to be exposed to

beauty too!

But, I'm reminded - it's just things

in light of eternity.

When I get ready to use the cake plate under the rabbits

 or tray for sandwiches, I remove it from the grouping,

 wash it  :-)  and then put it back when I'm finished.

I don't have alot of storage in our home.

This small table is beside the front door.

The feather nest is a Christmas tree ornament,

 a friend gave me.

Okay, girls had to show you where

my husband rests.

Just getting real. 

(see the monstrosity by the front door?  that's my croton from the front porch, we've had cool temps)

No staging at my house,

~this is the real deal~

just picked up the folded clothes
and dusted a little for the picture.

My desire is to provide a

haven for my family

and a place for friends

to feel relaxed and comfortable.

Just wish all of you precious girls could come

and "pay a visit".