Thursday, June 13, 2013

Moving Things Around in the Kitchen at 1515

A couple of weeks ago I showed you my Grandmother's Hoosier cabinet that my cousin Donna brought back home again.
So that meant changes things a little in the kitchen.
I love the kitchen at 1515

I have shown this before, the little girl is me with my
Grandfather, cousin Debbie and step Grandmother.
Notice the walls are yellow and there are red and white 
gingham checked curtains...I did not remember that.
1969

2012

we had to move the shelf, take out the radio cabinet.
The radio cabinet went to my bedroom, and I am working on that
and will show you an update soon.

moved the shelf and changed what was on it.

before
after

When I went back this weekend, I realized how much I liked the new look.
And I have so much more storage space!

Last weekend was more meetings for 
The Charleston Riot 150th Anniversary
we finally got our pamphlets and logo done!

Have a great end of the week.

ANN

Thursday, June 6, 2013

June 6th

To some just a day,
to others a day never to forget.

I just want to thank my Great Uncle Harold
He was there on D Day, landing on the beaches of Normandy.

Our family was lucky he came home.
The twins I always show, it is their father.

There were so many Americans who did not come home
after that day.


Let us never forget

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Constance Spry

My David Austin rose is full of blooms this year.


I wish that Constance Spry bloomed all year, but it only blooms in the spring




I had the trellis built so I could have a place to sit and be surronded by the
smell of the roses.


more pink

Sarah Bernhardt peony
along our driveway

And a Mama Robin update
she lets me get about 4 feet from her and seems to not be bothered by me
look someones eyes are open!
I have so enjoyed watching them on my front porch
Dad comes and bring worms, and with all the rain it has been a good buffet for them!

Happy Saturday
Stay safe, we had bad weather in St. Louis but no one was hurt.



Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Our Paris Bedroom

I have NEVER shown you any part of our bedroom.
I want it painted, it needs to carpet.
With our yearly anniversary trips to Paris, a few years ago that is how I decorated.
Thinking of all those past trips as Donna from My Shabby Chateau has whisked off to
Paris and Linda from A La Carte is counting down her days till she takes off for Paris.
By chance Ivy and Elephant is having a Parisian themed giveaway!

large picture that hangs on the wall

the colors are green, black and white




another wall holds postcards I bought along the Seine


candle holders above the bed
tassel tie backs for the lace curtains
you see there are tassels in the lace

scattered pictures that I have taken in Paris over the years
steps by Sacre Coeur
love this picture I took on our honeymoon

another honeymoon picture. The Champs Elysee was closed and the
French Flag is flying in the middle of the Arch De Triumph behind us

these pictures are all on our dresser
my favorite picture of Mr.
his first trip looking out our hotel balcony window
notice the frame has the arch de triumph?
And the Limoges pieces I have picked up over the years
Notre Dame

Eiffel Tower

Sweet hankie my Great Uncle brought back from WWII to my Grandma


a few little thrift finds picked up at Paris flea markets

Maybe we will go back someday soon
As you know Mr. has been struggling with his family business he owns.
They have been in business since 1921. Looks like he sold the building that 
houses his business but the new owner wants him to rent some space.
So I keep praying this happens, the best of both worlds...not worrying about
up keep, taxes etc. but still will stay in business with enough work for one
person to do in a small space.
It has been a very difficult 2 years.
Could better times be on the horizon.
I pray.