Desk Top Tea

Some early mornings are busy ones. Lots of To Do's on the schedule today. Here is my desk top littered with fabric and magazines. Getting ready to put up some new pics on my inspiration board. Nothing like a cup of tea to help keep me focused.

An old pamphlet of slip cover making tips from my New York School of Interior Design days. While I get back to work ...

Here's a To Do List for you ... please stop by and visit Marty's A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday, Terri at Artful Affirmations for Tea Cup Tuesday, our very own Lady Katherine at Lady Katherine's Tea Parlor for Tea Time Tuesday and last but not least, Martha's Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites. That should keep you busy and you will come away with lots of inspiration!

Bentley, do you want a slip cover for your bed while I'm at it??

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Cute Stuff Inside!

Years ago, my mother-in-law sent me this sweet little ME suitcase to keep "Cute Stuff". Want to take a peek inside??

It's full of ME's paper dolls from her magazine. Cute huh?? Now that you have seen my "Cute Stuff", be sure to go over to visit Vicki aka the Cherry Chick to see what ME stuff she has to show you today for this ME Monday!!

Sorry Bentley, ME never drew any Yorkie paper dolls. Maybe we'll have to create our own Bentley dolls!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

God Bless America!

David and I and Bentley too wish you all a very Happy Independence Day!! At our little cottage we proudly fly our flag every day. We are thankful for our independence and honor those who serve to protect our rights. From sea to shining sea, God Bless us all!

Love,

Susan, David and Bentley

xxoo

Pink Elephants on the Porch

Ah ... Friday evening. Getting ready for a long holiday weekend and getting ready for Pink Saturday too! Come on over and have a seat on the porch. How about something cool to drink. Something pink perhaps?

Would you like to see a drink menu? How about a special drink from the Guide to Pink Elephants? This is a little vintage cocktail recipe book. It was a favorite of my mother-in-law and she gave it to David several years ago. If you want something non-alcoholic that's fine too. I'm just having a pink lemonade. I can make one for you. I think I have another pink flamingo stir stick somewhere...

Here is a little vintage pink cocktail napkin to set under your drink. Now how about some music ...

something vintage and pink too?? How about this collection by Jo Stafford, just right for the cocktail hour. Ah ... relaxation. I'm feeling in the pink now, how about you?? While we are relaxing, let's just cruise on over to visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for lots more pink inspiration!!!

You want a pink biscuit Bentley?? Well I don't think we have any pink dog biscuits. How would you like to play with your pink pig instead??

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Yard Sale Treasures

What a beautiful morning. Sunny, birds are singing and butterflies are in the garden. It's not too hot and the temp is perfect for a yard sale stroll. Want to see what I found? My little treasures are in a wicker basket sitting on the old white rocker on the front porch. Let's take a look ...

Here is the first item. It's a sweet little white plate that has a basket weave pattern. Just could not pass this up! I think you all know about my plate addiction!! Next there is ...

this darling little blue tin. Not sure what I'll do with it yet, but too cute to pass up.

Finally this little blue hobnail cup. How cute is that?? Thanks for stopping by. Let's go see what treasures Debbie has found and let's not forget to stop by Cindy's for Show and Tell too!

I'm sorry we didn't find any cute dog toys this time Bentley. Maybe we'll have some luck next time. (Don't feel sorry for Bentley ... the cottage is filled with his toys!)

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo