Guest Bungalow~

~Guest Bungalow~

This is a small section of a completed Lifescape. This one is going to a woman that has been renting this adorable guest bungalow. It's a very sweet cottage at the rear of the main house on the property. She will be moving on to a new and exciting phase in her life. The Lifescape includes some of her favorite activities, special pets and the Lupines that wildly surround the fields overlooking the nearby lake.

Perhaps you know of someone that may like to have all of their favorites illustrated in a Lifescape. It's a personal and lasting gift of memories and special events.

Dinner with Friends~

~Dinner with Friends~





Last evening we had dinner with our very good friends. Reconnecting with good friends when it's been far too long.



~Friendship is such a gift~



Admittedly ran short on time for a creative post- but this was one of those simply great evenings.

Photo source~ Real Simple

What will it be?

~Chilled Pinot Grigio~

When my husband gets home from work we love to chat about our day over a beverage. My cocktail of choice is a glass of nicely chilled Pinot Grigio.

~Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri~

But last Sunday, he made these... Fresh strawberry daiquiris. I had frozen lots of whole strawberries last June and there were a few bags left. The daiquiris were cold, refreshing, not too sweet and just right for a quiet Sunday evening.

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Do you have a special beverage~ virgin or otherwise that you enjoy at the end of a busy day or on quiet Sunday evening?

My Week~

~Sketch and paint~

Getting started on a new Lifescape. My very favorite subject too!!!

~A trim and color~

Just has to be done... long over-due!

~Auto Repairs~

Just has to be done.... Water coming in from somewhere!

~Laundry~

Well... you know the drill...Just has to be done!

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What's on your "to do" list for the week?

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Hope you have a wonderful Monday.

Pizza Salad~

~Pizza Salad~



This is a {light} way to enjoy two favorites. Make or purchase a good, thin crust pizza. When warm from the oven, top it with your favorite salad. I think it's the perfect Sunday summer supper.

This also works well for an impromptu lunch with friends or drop-by guests.

At this time of year when we have an abundance of fresh greens and other delicious vegetables, it's a nice change- and really... kids love it. "Eat some of your veggies and then you get to have pizza".

Hope you all have a yummy Sunday!

A Special Belated Birthday Party~

~Cupcakes~

~Erin- 4 years old~

Our darling Granddaughter Erin, turned four on June 13th. We were not able to have the whole family together, so we will celebrate today. There will be sunshine, balloons, cake, ice cream, swimming, a barbecue, gifts and the all of our family in attendance! It really doesn't get any better than this.

~Happy Birthday Sweetheart~

Cupcake photo~ Google images

Erin Photo~ Pop-Pop

She nailed this gift~

~Pedicure~

~Manicure~

My sweet sister gave me the wonderful gift of a much needed pedicure and manicure this week! Oh... it was fabulous. I usually have them on a pretty regular basis during the summer months- but with life taking control of me recently, I'd put that last on my 'to do' list!

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I am now donning all of my favorite sandals and wearing summery rings... just to show off!

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Do you treat yourself to an occasional mani-pedi?

What other special things do you treat yourself to? Because we all need to pamper ourselves every now ad then~ don't you think?