Dreaming of the Tropics!!!

I know this sounds like a broken record and I know ALL of us on the east coast are OVER winter. So, I am dreaming of the tropics in the midst of the 6 inches of snow we got Sat. night. Sun. it went up to 45 and alot melted but now it is freezing again. UGH. I set a table for us to enjoy and make us feel like being in the tropics:) I got this dinnerware several years ago. I have always wished we lived in a warm climate but it is not to be. So, a girl can dream right?

 I am using one of my favorite tablecloths. It has bamboo trellis like design with palm trees. I love it!!!

 The napkins are a good blend and I did a simple fold to hold the fork.

 There are 4 different salad plates and these are 2 of them.

 The cups and saucers are a good size for morning coffee.

 The cereal/soup bowls were pefect for our chili, as you will see at the end of this post.

 These palm tree candle holders are heavy and another favorite.

 I had this arrangement of grasses that I made years ago and have it in a rattan designed pot.

 The S and P that were my in-laws  are perfect for this setting. They sit in a base that was for a candle.

 Bamboo handled flatware and round rattan chargers.

 For fun, I added some textural elements to the table setting.

 Let's light the candles for dinner!

 Joe's chili is so delicious. I was glad we had a container in the freezer!

 YUM!

 

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~~~Some Vignettes Around the House~~~

I have been moving things around and creating some new vignettes. I have CABIN FEVER so bad so have been "putzing". Do you all do that? I thought I would share some of what I did today. This first shot is the credenza in the foyer hallway. I love the 2 saki jars and especially the guy carrying the buckets.

 Next to the credenza is a real plant on the right and a faux fern on the left. Real ferns are just too darn messy in the house, to me.

 This is what is on the coffee table for now. It will change, I am sure.

 I placed this little water lily in a tiny blue and white pot and glued the TINY frog to the leaf:)

 A green ball sits on a candle holder.

 In the sitting room of the master.

 In the master. NOTE: since taking these pictures yesterday I ahve changed things. I'll share soon:)

 A palm tree lamp, pottery piece and faux fern (to hide the cord:)

 Right next to the front door. My SIL gave me the hanging lantern and I LOVE it. I found this stand at Lowes and it fits perfectly.

 In the dining room. I am working on the dining room so will share more later.

 Just a little something on the right side of the desk in my office. The pottery jar came from Disney World MANY years ago. Joe and I went to Epcot right after my Mom died and I NEEDED to get away. I had been taking care of her (with the help of aides) since I was working part time for 5 years.Note; this is changed too:)

 Hallway between our 2 offices has this tiny piece.

 This is one of my favorite pieces.

 

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Framing Delivered!!!! And, redoing garden beds

 Hi everyone! I am quite excited because on Friday I went by the lot and the framing is all delivered and the construction manager said they will lay the steel beams and begin framing TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOO HOO, it is moving along! There is ALOT of wood do be put up.

 The garage is poured.

 These are the steel beams that will hold the house up:)

 Back at home, Joe has been working on redoing aot of the beds that were messed up for the septsystem. He redid this circle in the back, moved an azalea from another spot and transplanted some ferns from other spots. Then we put some impatiens around the circle for some color.

 The tip of this bed is where that azalea was. It had to go for the septic pipes.

 Back by the house Joe added some ferns and hostas.

 That same spot, looking down from the deck. See all the leaves that are falling? It is like FALL here but too darn HOT!!!!
I am PRAYING that someone will come LOOK and the house soon. It is TOO QUIET here. We need people to come and fall in love and buy..... Til next time, XO, Pinky
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