Greetings From The Beach.....

Hello everyone....

Arrived at the beach on Saturday afternoon....

A very long drive, but we made it!

I got a beautiful big new IPad for my bday, from my family, but for some reason, the blogger app

Did not get moved over, so I am posting from my old IPad 😳

The weather has been fabulous so far....sunny....hot and humid...

Please forgive the silly order of photos....and if they seem out of sync....best I can do for now!

It was cloudy this evening, so not a great sunset....

We have been walking....and enjoying the sunshine....dinner on the porch!

I know most of you are still enduring crazy weather.....sorry! HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Found this Barbie right out near our beach chairs....crazy,eh?

So....that's it for now....hope you can follow what I am writing....😂😂😂😂

Must figure out how to get the blogger app on my beautiful new BIG iPad!

Hope you are all well....

         See you soon....

               Cheers!

                    linda 😎

What I've Been Up To........

While I have been recuperating from my hideous Bronchitis...I had alot of couch time, to spend crocheting.

I got a cute little sweater done up, to match the hat I had shown you last week... 

I sure hope they fit Miss N!!!

I took this picture over 2 weeks ago, when my son visited with her.

Look at how small she is compared to his hands!!!

Just like a wee doll...for sure 💓

She continues to gain weight, and is doing well...

I will sure miss my 2 beautiful granddaughters when I am away....

 

My daughter Erika and Miss V sent me this lovely bouquet to cheer me up...

The days were very dark and cloudy, and i didn't get a very good shot...but believe me...they were gorgeous!!! I have saved several stocks of the pink Heather...

And one of my little Kalanchoes from last Summer, surprised me with a few blooms this week...incredible little plants!! 
 

I got quite a bit more accomplished on the Grey Granny Square afghan...

It is packed...to be worked on while I am away...

Along with a lot of Vanna's Choice Yarn for an unnamed project! 

The pic below says it all...

We pull out early Thursday morning...

And will spend the first night in Lexington Kentucky...

Wish us well...

I will be reporting next from the B E A C H !!!!!

YIPPEE!! 

Hope you are all well...and not hampered by these crazy bugs floating around...

          See you soon...

                Cheers! :o)

                     linda 😎♥️😎

 

Bits & Bobs From The Past Few Weeks.....

Our drives to the cottage have been especially beautiful lately...

Nothing like a few Barns and Horses to create something memorable...

And don't get me started on the clouds!!!

Absolutely glorious!!
 

the Perennial Bamboo in my back yard here at home, put on a magnificent display last week....just before we had the wee bit of white stuff one night!
It was gone the next day...but we did have quite a few really cold days there...
We were at the cottage last Friday...a very nipply -4c...with a very significant windchill I must say!!!
No sleepovers for a few weeks...looks like it may be time to shut the water off...and let the old girl begin her Winter nap...:o(
 

This incredible white wicker chair was a curbside find last week here at home!!!

That makes 2 in the last 2 years...I found a green skirted one previously...

LOVE IT!!
 

A few pieces of beach glass last week...added to my HUGE collection!
 

Took these few last Friday...as I froze my A** off!!

Still leaves on the trees...and a gorgeous shoreline...

The Milkweed is doing it's thing quite nicely too...
 

We had a beautiful time a few weeks ago...warm temps...deck lounging...and I guess our last sleepover for 2017...

I consoled myself with a moist delicious Apple Pie Loaf...

                                       YUMMY!!!! 
 

Hope you are all well....

         See you all soon....

                  Cheers!    :o)

                       linda ♥️

 

🍁🍂 Happy Thanksgiving Canada🍂🍁

HI everyone....Hope you are all well...

Just popping in with a very quick post, and a sneak peek at our Thanksgiving at the cottage yesterday!

Mother Nature co-operated in spades...

Hope you all had a wonderful day...and if it is today...ENJOY!!!!!

I'll be back soon with more pics....


                       Cheers!  :o)

                             linda ♥️

 

Busy...Festive...Fun Week...🌟🎄🌟

What a busy busy busy week I had!!

One morning we had a wee snowfall, and the bright sunshine made everything glow!

I made a trip the "The Flower Store" that day, and picked up a few things...I then had a big mug of Apple Cinnamon Tea and berries and yogurt...I had also done a large grocery shop...
So the Tea was very soothing!!

I needed to make a small table arrangement for my dinner guests on Saturday night...

It was so nice and sunny... that ...Lunch was enjoyed taking in the beautiful sunshine... 

I always like to get my table set at least the day before...

I opted for a black tablecloth...and it really made the few ornaments POP...As you can see...

Love the rainbow on the napkin!!


I used a vintage green bowl for my White Carnations...

My daughter taught me the ways of using an oasis...and I love this method...

I simply added a few stray pieces to make it more Festive!! 

Simple....yet elegant!! I will make another for our  family Christmas table...but this fit the bill quite nicely...I am having my brother and his wife over next Friday for dinner, so I am hoping that this wee arrangement is still fresh and perky!! 

      
                  Friday's afternoon Sun made everything sparkle....✨✨✨

After that was done...I took a breather!!!

We were out Friday night to friends for dinner, so I wanted to get as much done on Friday as I could!!

The tree is coming along nicely...

I am enjoying not having to water it!!

                I even had time to start on a few Christmas cards...

Snacks for my guests were ready...

While my boyfriend puts on a few Christmas tunes...

Had a great meal...

Lots of laughs...

And...

The dessert...

Was...

Out...

Of...

This...

World...

Managed a rather blurry pic...but...I think you get the idea...😳

Today we are getting our first real snowfall...

Kinda pretty out there, but...I don't have to go anywhere!!!

My crochet is calling me, and once I get all showered, I have a date with the couch!!!

This cute White Throated Sparrow visited me this am...took his pic thru the window...

See his yellow stripe??

Think I will top up the feeders...

My view from the kitchen....

I just love my 
Miscanthus grasses...   all   year   round!!

When my Son got married in October, I brought home one of his table arrangements from the wedding...I rooted 2 succulents that were in it...they did really well, getting nice long roots...I have recently planted them in a vintage container...with stones from the cottage beach...and I added a small (phony) Steer Skull, that had belonged to my Mom...I have saved it for many years. I think it is just perfect, and I know my Son will love the presentation. I am gifting it to him ♥️

So...that is up to date with me!!

Hope you are all well...and enjoying the season...

The snow is getting a bit heavier right now...looks like an all day affair...

I will hopefully get a few nice snowy pics...the only good thing about SNOW is the pictures! hahaha!!

Have a great day and enjoy your week ahead...

Be back soon.....

                 Cheers!  :o)

                  linda ♥️