School Desk

Another Thrift store find... I've always loved the old fashioned type of school desks.  I thought if I refurbished this one and added some creativity, it would make a lovely shower gift for a friend at work.  I hope she likes it!  It was a fun project.  

Dinner is Served

"Gooey Grilled Goodness"

Our waiter... 
THE MENU

The other evening our son Peter gathered us into the great room for a dinner he had prepared!  I won't mention that we'd already had a dinner a couple of hours earlier... but as growing boys are - constantly hungry... he decided another meal was in order.  How wonderful was this.  He made chocolate Mouse (aka Moose) and other things.  The service I have to admit was outstanding.  I mean who gets chocolate milk served up in wine glasses!  5 star all the way!

Thrill of the hunt...

My mom has me hooked.  I love checking out the thrift stores now for neglected furniture that needs refinishing or a facelift.  I LOVE doing this.  One of my latest finds is a beautiful dining table... I researched the table and found out from the manufacturer that it is from their "Fontaine" collection which was made between 1964 to 1969.  It is solid Mahogany.  I've sanded the top down and hope to restore it to it's former glory.  I'm so excited!  The pictures show the table before the sanding.  It also has two leaves that can be added to allow seating for up to 12 people!  Dare I say how much I paid... a steal!

China Cabinet

This is a beautiful China Cabinet I picked up at a lovely shop called Cranberry Junction in Kelowna, B.C.  If you're ever in that neighborhood go and visit this cute little shop.  It's filled with lots of beautiful furniture and finds...

Start of the Chook House

We've started on the chicken coop...  It will be lovely when we get it done!

"Fall Pumpkins"

        Watercolour on Illustration Board

 4"x 6"

     Just a little reminder of the season!

Fall Is In the Air

The woodpile grows as we are slowly getting ready for winter.  The hummingbirds are long gone, and the Whooping Cranes now fly overhead on their way to warmer waters.  Soon to follow will be the Canada Geese and the Trumpeter Swans.