~3 little chicks~

I bought myself a mothers day gift today.

Did I tell you my husband went away on a guys weekend?

Who does that?

Anyway, I went to a few garage sales today, my usual Friday.

I found these little chicks~aren't they sweet?

So, I bought them for myself.

Three dollars.

I know, I splurged.

Went all out.

I though I deserved some $3 chicks since

I have to be alone all weekend....

and 3 chicks are better than 1 husband sometimes,

just sayin.

Then on my way home I thought~

why not stop and get a pedicure and a massage too?

I mean, since I only spent $3 on myself, what the heck?

Now back to reality.

Kids are out of school.

Husband is still gone.

House is a mess.

Oh, and I had a allergic reaction to salad I ate at Trader Joes.

I NEVER get allergic reactions!

But my eyes swelled shut pretty much and my face looked like it had a bad sunburn.

A few gulps of benadryl and I'm feeling a bit better.

Apparently I ramble on while on this drug......

sorry about that.

~See ya all tomorrow~

xoxo

~Sussie Bell photography~

I just found this wonderful photographer.

Her photos make my heart beat a little faster. The colors in these photos are all so sweet and feminine.
I don't know what it is about pastels,
but I am drawn more and more to them these days.


I have also been sewing a lot lately and these pillows make me
want to jump in the car and head to the nearest fabric store!

I love this grouping of florals.

I spy a cute little banner in there,

I've been sewing up a bunch of those too!

I think they would be so fun strung up outside in the warmer months!

Pure perfection.....

The way she captures shots is amazing.

This photo looks like it's straight out of romantic homes magazine.

I love the detail in the simple things.

Love the use of the different hangers here

and the little hearts along with the lingerie.

More florals with a few butterflies sprinkled in!

I am craving those walls too!

Up for a little gardening?

Did looking at all those photos make you a bit sleepy?

Well, hop on into this heavenly bed and you'll never want to get up!

You can see more of Sussie Bell's photography by clicking here.

If you live in the area,

come and visit me on May 15th at the

Snohomish antiques and arts flea!

This was advertised on the local news

so it's sure to be a big event!

xoxo

~ a readers room~

One of my readers, Karin, fell in love with

this plate rack in the photo below. So, she had her husband re-create it, and look at the result!
I love this room too!
A job well done!
xoxo

~where do the days go?~

I apologize for my lack of posts.

I don't know where the days go.

We have been swamped with kids' sports.

Right now we have a sport or after school activity once,

sometimes twice a day.

Today I am bringing our lab into the 1st grade class for show and tell.

That should be interesting.

Anyway, before I am off for the day, I wanted to share

with you some of my new favorite photos........

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{interior design blog spot}

the rest of the lovely photos
{where the sidewalk begins blog spot}

I love this last photo.

It's my favorite.

Have a wonderful day friends!

xoxo

~another lo-cal muffin recipe~

~lemon blueberry muffins~

courtesy of bhg

Ingredients
Nonstick spray coating
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup frozen egg product, thawed
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Directions
1. Spray twelve 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with nonstick spray coating; set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Make a well in the center of dry mixture.
3. In a medium mixing bowl combine yogurt, egg product, milk, oil, and lemon peel. Add yogurt mixture all at once to dry mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy). Fold in blueberries.
4. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Then remove muffins from muffin cups Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12 muffins
Calories 119,
Total Fat (g) 3,
Saturated Fat (g) 0,
Cholesterol (mg) 0,
Sodium (mg) 68,
Carbohydrate (g) 20,
Fiber (g) 1,
Protein (g) 3,
Vitamin C (DV%) 2,
Calcium (DV%) 2,
Iron (DV%) 6,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Floyd Mayweather Won by Unanimous Decision Against Shane Mosley

The much anticipated and highly awaited biggest boxing event of the month has recently concluded and the 33 years 0ld Floyd Mayweather Jr. was announced as the winner via unanimous decision agains Shane Mosley.

Shane Mosley almost knockout Mayweather in the second round but recover quickly and Mayweather find the rhythm on the fifth up to final round of twelve.

For scores recap, two of the ringside judges scored the fight 119-109 for Mayweather, and a third scored it 118-110. Mayweather landed 208 of 477 punches while Mosley landed just 92 of 452. And for this record, Mayweather now has 41 wins with no loss at all. Congratulations toFloyd Mayweather, Jr.

Let us all watch out if Mayweather will fight against the Pound for Pound King and Filipino Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao in the next couple of months from now. This is what people and boxing fans want to see, the Mayweather vs Pacquiao mega boxing fight on the century and it must happen.

~happy May day~

My sweet sister in law brought me over huge

bunches of lilacs last night.

Next to peonies, they are my favorite.
I filled up this huge basket on my kitchen

counter and they smell heavenly!

Hope you all are having a lovely weekend!

Happy May!
xoxo