Successful People

"Successful and unsuccessful people
 
do not vary greatly in their abilities.

 
They vary in their desires
 
to reach their potential."
 




- John Maxwell 

Scenes at the House

Snack time

Home Sweet Home for Rest

Every house where love abides and 

friendship is a guest

 Is  surely home, and home sweet home
 
For there the heart can rest

.
~Henry Van Dyke 

Salvation Army Treasures!

 I have been encouraged at the shopping opportunities in the local area this autumm. 

 I found 2 chairs and many other treasures

with which I will beautify my little cottage in the next few weekends. 

 

 First assignment I tackled was my "Breakfast Nook."  

 Having lived here for nearly 8 months now,

I have discovered that we congregate as a family for more than just meals in this area. 

 

 A problem was identified: No comfortable place to sit! 

 

This is a biggie in my book, since I really LOVE

 to TALK and LISTEN to my family members when they come around

 and seem to want to talk.

 

  Here is my solution: I removed the little Kitchen Table

 (we really did use it quite a bit, but now I have an excuse

 to use my lovely large Dining Room for Meals).  

I pulled the little child's table in the area for "B" to snack on, and do his

Homework in the evenings.  I am able to make dinner

and still supervise since the Kitchen is located

just to the right in the photos. 

The materials I used were either given to me (hand me downs), or

I found them in a box in my basement from years ago.

The Gorgeous Pillows were a hand-crafted Housewarming Gift

from my talented Baby Sister.

 

Here is a "Before" Picture of the Breakfast Nook:

 

 And After...

 

 

I love the way the little cozy area turned out... Now to conquer the Living Room!

 

mittens sign

Blue Bubbles

A birthday gift
from Sam
A blue bubble blowing machine

What happens when
the Bubble machine goes
crazy...
a Blue kid