My New Dish Storage...

I went shopping today at my local Joann Fabric store and found these cute containers and immediately thought of extra storage for dishes! They had wicker baskets on sale for half off but none were large enough to store chargers, etc. I plan on replacing the red ribbon with burgundy, or maybe lime green for accent. They will go on top of the refrigerator so I wanted something decorative but not super fancy. They will work for now. :) The smaller one could hold all sorts of things, such as napkin rings, extra knife rests, napkins, and silverware. It isn't round so it isn't quite large enough for dessert plates. I should have no trouble filling them up!

Today, our high was 40 degrees so just maybe we will start seeing a warm up!! Our yard is a skating rink though. SPRING....will you PLEASE hurry??

February......can't say I'm sorry to see you go.....

and looking forward to having March whiz by too. It came in like a lamb though so does that mean going out like a lion?

I was so happy to finally receive this spring wreath yesterday that I ordered a month or so ago, and due to being out of stock, was on backorder. I love it, and as soon as I get some new wallpaper for my entrance/office, it will be going on the wall! I have bead board part way up the wall so I won't need much paper. Is wallpaper even "in" now? I like it though and only have it in that one room. Paper is getting hard to find in my area. Our paint store is the only one that has it. Now to find some that I really like!

Just sitting here enjoying............

this Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffeecake with a cup of tea. It is very good! It was a lazy type of day here so decided to do some baking. Had a friend drop in for a surprise visit and she enjoyed the cake also. You can find the recipe here

Coming Soon.....St. Patrick's Day

It won't be long now and it will be St. Patrick's Day and time for me to make some Irish soda bread. Hopefully the days will keep flying by and spring will be here! Nice to think about; but meanwhile hope you all enjoy St. Patrick's day and be sure and wear your green!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

This is a table setting from last Valentines Day. We are going out for dinner this year so used this photo. I will add more Valentine pictures to the side images. Hope everyone enjoys this special day!