Simplicity can be so beautiful ~

A sweet something arrived in the mail yesterday!!

A parcel from Winnie & Tulula's....

I bought a couple pair of net panels for our living room at the farmhouse

and had them shipped home. Thank goodness,

remember that suitcase was so about to blow!

I took a few photos to share with you :)

Now remember...I'm still really far behind in hanging pictures

and decorating this poor little house ~

These panels have the feel of a bridal veil without all the lace and pearls ~

but what they really remind me of is the netting on a beekeeper's hat!

Don't laugh at the goofy ladder back chairs...

I need more seating in this tiny living room

and for now they're doing the trick.

The clocks on top of the armoire haven't been arranged,

they're mostly just crammed up there :)

I love the craziest stuff.

See the old cash register drawer on the table?

A few laboratory beakers and a neat old jar with

our name on it (has an extra "d" though)

A close up look at the net panels ~

I love this little stitchery....the old magnifying glass and rosary ~

And you probably can't tell, but this old wisk broom is so small!!!

So, I look at this room as a blank slate....

Ready for some fluffy pillows ~ and gorgeous things on the walls.

My spirit is ready but I have been sick for a week and a half now

and I'm so SICK of being sick!

Thanksgiving is just around the

corner and my family will all be coming here

the Saturday after for our family dinner....

So I've got to get the lead out!!

I also have a box of curiosities on it's way to Georgia

that my sweet peep Lisa sent to me because you

remember the state of that little suitcase, right?

Maybe I can incorporate those in the living room too.....

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Have a wonderful Wednesday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

So many kindred spirits ~

It seems this blogging world gathers together
those who truly are kindred spirits ~

I've made so many friends
by having this ol' blog and the wonderful thing is

we all love the same things!!!!

Our blogs attract like-minded friends...

artistic friends,

decorating friends,

friends with teenagers,

friends with toddlers,

friends who love to sew,

or friends who maybe even enjoy cooking!!!!

The list goes on and on, doesn't it?

Those who end up reading your blog and the blogs you end up

loving as well will most likely have TONS in common with you and

then you know you are indeed,

kindred spirits!!!

I arrived at the airport last Thursday afternoon
and found Lisa and her sweet babies waiting

for me right outside and we didn't even skip a beat!!!!

Right from talking on the phone to

flapping our jaws in person....

it was wonderful ~

Well, Friday we took off and were on our way to Ann's

but had planned a stop at Winnie & Tulula's

to meet Debby of Talkin' Trash and enjoy this incredible shop!!

Here are a few pics I took at Winnie & Tulula's:
Look at that Deb working the window!!!

We had the MOST fun with sweet Deb of Talking Trash and had

lunch at the bistro inside the shop ~ it was so DELISH!!

 We loved the menus created from old books and torn papers....

The gorgeous space of Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade ~

It was such a great afternoon!! I just love these girls.....

I hope you've enjoyed the tour...OH and I forgot to tell you,

I bought the most INCREDIBLY beautiful

net panels to hang in our living room

on those huge old windows!!!

And you know as soon as I have them hung I'll give you a peek :)

Have a very happy Wednesday precious friends

and sweet kindred spirits ~

hugs and love,

Dawn