2009 Year in Review at Small Home in The Country

Wow, 2009 flew ! I really enjoyed my year  - although it wasn’t quite a year as I started to blog in March 2009. I have learned so much about myself – I never thought I would say that !  I have “met” so many great bloggy buddies and YOU have inspired me to keep it going !

Here is my first photo submission – old camera and small picture – I posted it WACKY – and I am still learning – months later..

Here is when I got a REAL camera and I got my love for photography back…..

I really loved tablescapes….but needed more dishes…. don’t worry I bought and bought – mostly at the thrift store and now am on a Dish Diet !

Finding things and re-painting them became one of my traits….I first started with some Brand New stuff…then found that thrift store stuff was better !

I did a few Outdoor Wednesdays – and had a few adventures…..

I did a few tutorials on some thrifty craft projects like my Spicy Tassel !

I showed you my complete kitchen remodel – just in time to decorate for fall..

This is picture of the napkin with jingle napkin ring is one of my favorite pictures….I bet you didn’t know that…..

So here is a recap of 2009 and what I discovered :

I like dishes

I like to paint stuff

I like to share my critters

I love to take pictures

I love all my fellow bloggers, Thank you , you inspire me !

Hugs & Smooches ~ Kammy

p.s. I also know I am not fancy schmancy – I still have a SPRING header and lame sidebars….I am of little words and BIG pictures –shhhhh don’t tell the Blog Police !

Thank You, Cuisine Kathleen !!!!

I was so lucky to win Cuisine Kathleen’s First Anniversary Blog – Give Away !

I was ever so excited when I found the box (it was not a baby box, either !) on my front step, coming home from work.

I carefully opened the box and I was greeted by so many lovely things. I wanted to take pictures as I opened things up….but, I couldn’t wait – I was like a little kid on Christmas morning !

Look at the sweet glittery Christmas card…I thought it looked a lot like where Kathleen lives…we don’t have lighthouses in Colorado !

Inside the card , Kathleen wrote the sweetest things….. Did you know that we have the same initials ?? Kathleen said that she will leave her monogrammed items in her will for me, LOL !  Doesn’t she have the prettiest handwriting ??

Pottery Barn Mushroom Place Card holders…set of eight and they came with little cards too !

I was spoiled with Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and Lenox – to name a few……Kathleen has wonderful taste !

Hand crafted glass ornament……so pretty !

Rooster napkins – Oh, I didn’t get a couple or even four – I got 8 yes – EIGHT ! Kathleen is no cheapskate…. Also napkin rings from Pottery Barn – to keep those roosters under control !

Sweet little candle holder…is so warm looking and fitting for a country home.

Williams – Sonoma Stack and Fill Pancake Molds – these look like fun ! I can hardly wait to try them !

Pottery Barn  - Star cookie cutters – don’t you think I can use these for napkins holders too ??

Fun soaps – I just never buy soap – I mean fancy soap – this is such a luxury !

Here is my Lenox Santa’s Toy Bag – I love him and looky he is giving me another present…. Pardon the dust on the shelf – my camera does capture EVERYTHING ! LOL !

Last but not least – this beautiful Lenox Cross Charm…. Again the my camera even captured the little “handcrafted by Lenox” sticker on the bottom that I forgot to remove !

Who you may ask yourself, is Cuisine Kathleen ?

I don’t know if I want to share her with those who might not know her…LOL ! 

Here is a link to Kathleen’s place….

http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/

I am warning you now…….

DO NOT VISIT KATHLEEN’S BLOG WHILE HUNGRY !!!!!

No, seriously – Kathleen posts the most beautiful and yummy food….I swear I gain about 5 pounds each time I visit ! Kathleen also has a fantastic collection of dishes – I haven’t asked her yet…where does she keep it all ?????? Kathleen also has a great sense of humor and she is a fun read ! Please give her a visit, if you haven’t already !

Thank you so much Kathleen for this grand giveaway and Congrats on your 1 year Blog Anniversary !

I am am privileged to call you one of my bloggy friends !

Hugs ~ Kammy

Multiple parties, crazy season, maybe last posting…

Multiple parties in one ! – It is getting too close to Christmas and I am crazy busy – this will probably be one of my last postings for December.

This poor Christmas tree was at the thrift store yesterday…until I rescued it for 1/2 price at $ 1.99. It was missing some sparkles – so I stopped off at Hobby Lobby and bought a pack for $1.79 – I have loads left over for other projects. I set the tree on a silver tray , on top of a small glass cake server. I filled the tree with ornaments from the thrift store. I really wanted some soft aqua ones but, couldn’t find any….I used dusty pink & soft blue and it looks o.k. but, not my first choice. When you shop at the thrift store you have to deal with the cards you get.  Don’t worry, I will keep going back until I find those aqua colored ornaments…

Here are some pictures of the tree with missing sparkles ……

See I left the tag on the tree so you can see the price ( I paid 1/2 )

Homer Laughlin Romance china – from the thrift store a couple of weeks ago….

 

    

Happy Holidays to you and your family !

Hugs ~ Kammy

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Linking to these parties….enjoy !