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{February Happenings}

  Well our February Florida weather is cool in the mornings, warm during the day and cool at night. Which to be honest, suits me! But, we can't have perfect weather that suits us all can we? This weather has had me in the baking mode though. I saved a few apples from our mountain trip and baked an apple bundt cake to freeze for a Sunday dinner sweet.  Decided to whip up a batch of Kitty's shortbread spritz cookies. They weren't as pretty as hers but oh they would melt in your mouth. Be sure to pop over to see her recipe.  https://www.kittyskozykitchen.com/2025/01/impossibly-easy-ham-and-swiss-pie-and.html#more I had some left over deer venison and decided to make a Venison and Penne Casserole. Was a hit with Marty and his dad. But, we love all things venison around her neck of the woods.  One day I had some broccoli that was going to go bad if not used so whipped up a little comfort soup. Broccoli and shedder cheese soup.  My oldest granddaughter Raygen bought h...
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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. AnonymousJuly 28, 2014 at 8:51 AM

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

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    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. Breathing In GraceJuly 28, 2014 at 9:26 AM

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

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  4. xinexJuly 28, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    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. xinexJuly 28, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    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. Aims Pyrex PassionJuly 28, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    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. DiannaJuly 28, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    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. MonicaJuly 28, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    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. farmhouse-storyJuly 28, 2014 at 4:09 PM

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

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  10. Breathing In GraceJuly 28, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    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. White Lace and PromisesJuly 28, 2014 at 7:42 PM

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

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  12. ROXYJuly 28, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    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. AnonymousJuly 28, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    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. Heather{Our Life In a Click}July 29, 2014 at 3:17 PM

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

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  15. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 29, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    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. AdrienneJuly 30, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    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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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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