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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

Make Me Smile Monday-Charming Country Finds

There is always something to smile about even if it's on a day that you might not feel like smiling...right?

Several friends and I gathered at one our friends homes recently and though I didn't have the opportunity to snap as many pictures as I'd like I did want to share a few with you.

LOVE her style....Isn't this the cutest? The girl is just one little crafty gal.


This was one side of her mantle above her fireplace.Check out the old metal fan.


This was the other side of mantel above her fireplace. Not sure what I like best, the sunflower or the red lantern!


This was in the center wall above her fireplace. SPEAKS SUMMER don't ya think?


In full view...just so cute! Isn't the boat paddle too cute?


One of my favorite pieces. A cornered hutch and so rustic and vintage.


I love everything about this. The simplicity but yet attention to detail. Check those lampshades out!


And I am going to be totally honest....the kitchen is where I spend most of my time so I was IN LOVE with her beautiful kitchen. Looked like something out of a magazine.






Just lovely....Look real closely and tell me what significant vintage piece you see.



I really liked these plates. I am not sure if she had any missing when I left or not! LOL!


Just too cute.



Her guest bathroom was so pretty. I feel in love with her ladder laying on her shower curtain with a burlap bow and grapevine coming down the side.


Darling corner decor.

My favorite piece in the guest bathroom was this and I am making one now for my youngest daughter's class room at school. She has an opened space close to where the children wash and dry their hands and I needed some little something to go there. THIS WOULD BE PERFECT!


Meet my friend Lauren. She loves buying things and refurbish them. She hunts for and finds some of the neatest things ever. Has an eye for finding a needle in a haystack so to say. She works out of her home and is on Facebook, listed as Charming Country Finds. Go visit her if you are on FB. Just say hi.



Sharing some of Lauren's great finds has truly made me smile! Hope it brought a smile to you today my friend.


Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. Oh I love it all Cindy. Is that an ice tray????
    Connie Royals

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  2. She really does think of every detail! How beautiful everything is! I love that burlap bow....she has wonderful style! Hugs!

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  3. What a beautiful home? Love her style, too! Thanks for sharing. HOPE you have an awesome day!

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  4. Your friend, Lauren, is my kind of gal. What a pretty and warm home she has! Thanks for sharing it, Cindy. I love every detail. Thank you so much for the continued prayers for Rea. Please say an extra one for a successful surgery with no complications..Thanks...Christine

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  5. Your friend, Lauren, is my kind of gal. What a pretty and warm home she has! Thanks for sharing it, Cindy. I love every detail. Thank you so much for the continued prayers for Rea. Please say an extra one for a successful surgery with no complications..Thanks...Christine

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  6. Good Morning Dear Sweet Cindy! Your friend Lauren has a lovely home with lots of charming treasures. She must have been so flattered by all your photography and this blog post.
    I hope you have the best day ever!
    Aim

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  7. What an adorable post with all of the fun fun pictures of your friend Lauren's home! She definitely has some creative style! Love the red and white dishes especially! Thanks so much for making me smile today, Cindy!

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  8. Can she come by and decorate my place? I would pay... whatever! I just don't have the nack for that sort of thing but I love all her ideas! :) Thanks for sharing them.

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  9. darling home--the kitchen is to die for, too! thanks for sharing, cindy!

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  10. Where did that question mark come from at the end of "what a beautiful home"? OH, I know....I was trying to leave a comment from my phone...live and learn!!! :(

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  11. Can't fin one that I like the best! Each vignette is perfect!

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  12. Cindy, Your friend, Lauren, is very creative! What a beautiful place she has! I loved all your pictures. They all made me smile. I especially loved the llittle quote in the picture frame in the bathroom. Thank you so much for sharing these pics with us!

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  13. Charming, indeed! Lovely finds and arrangements - I like the mantle best!

    Thanks so much for your encouraging words and prayer for my conference this week. I know God will give me His direction to accomplish His purposes.

    Joy!
    Kathy

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  14. What a beautiful home! This sure did make me smile. Thank you!

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  15. Cindy,
    LOVED the tour!! So many pretty things and loved the way they are displayed!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  16. I loved going on the tour with you! That is a sweet home. The significant piece on the cornered hutch? The old photo in a vintage frame. Loved it all. What an inspiration. Time to head to the garage and dig through my stuff and make some changes in my home!
    ~Adrienne~

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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