COME JOIN ME FOR COFFEE IN THE SUNROOM

A sunny summer Good Morning to you my friends!

There is nothing like waking up to a beautiful summer day. Weather predictions are sunny and warm today....can't beat that. 

Yesterday I spent the day cleaning the sunroom including the dreadful  wall of windows.....inside and out. I kept procrastinating doing it, but decided since Summer arrived on Saturday I had better get it cleaned and settled so that we can enjoy it!

Here's a sampling of our sweet and simple sunroom. Our little piece of paradise that overlooks our patios and backyard with all of our little wildlife critters.

My husband loves to feed the birds and this is his latest feeder. Another one of our purchases at the COUNTRY LIVING FAIR in Rhinebeck.


Hope you enjoyed sitting in our sunroom and enjoying the view! See you tomorrow with a great DIY you won't want to miss!!

Wishing you a sunny day!

Kathleen

***Thanks so much for stopping by!

CHANGING UP THE COFFEE TABLE FOR SPRING!

Spring and "springtime" to me are like the most exciting time of the year. I love as the trees unfold with their beautiful leaves, bulbs pop out of the ground, the birds are chirping and the smell of fresh mown grass permeates the air.

When the outside plantings are done it's time to move inside the house adding a bit of Spring here and there. With the dining room finished, the mantle and the entertainment center completed, I thought a fresh new coffee table vignette would be in order. 

I am slowly gravitating towards adding blue in phases into our family room. Making the change on the coffee table helps pull the entertainment center into the "blue" fold too.

I found this great blue leather tray at Homegoods. By adding my Orrefors crystal bowl (a gift from my sister and brother-in-law) filled with green apples for a nice contrast, a Galway crystal rose bowl filled with fresh flowers, a coordinating navy spined book and an Eiffel tower coaster the vignette was complete.  By using things that I had on hand, it was a very inexpensive change and really introduces another touch of blue into the room.

It's so easy to make impactful, subtle changes in your home. Sometimes it's as easy as opening drawers and exploring closets to find these great treasures.

Wishing you a wonderful day of exploring!

Kathleen

***Many thanks for sharing your day with us at The Lavender Bouquet. Stop back on Foodie Friday!!

The Lavender Bouquet Foodie Friday RECIPE BONUS----BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS PATRIOTIC DESSERT!

Just me popping back to add a little bonus to your FOODIE FRIDAY experience---

I love to share recipes that have become my family's favorites. BERRY TRIFLE  is one of them. It's a great dessert for the upcoming Memorial Day/4th of July picnics. It's easy, delicious, and makes such a beautiful presentation on your table. It would also make a great quick centerpiece.......here is the link. ENJOY!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/berry-trifle-recipe.print.html#

BERRY TRIFLE 

                                                             Have a delicious weekend!

                                                                                                  Kathleen

P.S. My family LOVES this!!