Table Top

This table top comes from my entry way.  I change the top of this cabinet often. It is right as you come through the front door.  The cabinet is great for storage, I store my glass containers in it (I have a lot).

  

It has green chipping paint and is one of my favorites!

 We have some hydrangea bushes in our back yard that I planted last year.  I dried some of the blooms when they were this fabulous green shade!

 

I would like to change the sconces, but have been unable to find any I like at a reasonable price.  If you know of any places to look let me know.  Otherwise I might have to try and make my own.

I used a vintage clip-on earring to hold the photo of my wee ones.  These make great magnets too!

Thanks again for stopping by and let me know if you have a secret source for sconces.

Oh, Pinterest....

If you use Pinterest you will want to read this: Pinterest policies  I have deleted my boards and taken my side button away.  I am really sad about this, I love their site for its inspiration and creativity.  But I don't want the responsibility of it.  

I will use it again if these policies change.

Just wanted to make you aware.

Tuesday Tip-Smoothies

I am not sure how many of you are fans of the deliciousness of smoothies, but I am.  I have at least 1 a day.  They are very good for the body.  It gives your digestive system a break, but you still get all the vitamins and nutrients.  

Any-hoo I am not trying to convince you to like them like I do, but if you are a fan and make them here is a tip......

When I make a smoothie, I do it one of two ways, either with milk or water.  

When I use water I steep some tea, usually a stronger tea, like peppermint or chai.   Then instead of plain water I use the tea.  This gives the smoothy some extra flavor and freshness. 

Also smoothies are wonderful in the summer.  

And if your feeling a bit naughty.....add some Vodka!

Lord Have Mercy

I just have to say that last week was a nightmare to say the least.  

The friday before last I awoke with a toothache.  It was agonizing pain and for the record I am not a cry baby when it comes to pain.  I gave birth to 3 children naturally, but I think the constant pain from that tooth was far more unbearable. 

By Saturday I was in agony, no amount of tylenol/ibuprofen was helping.  I stayed in bed and tried to sleep through it.  I asked my husband to put a pillow over my face and smother me.  

He wouldn't. 

But he did go to the store and find Ora-gel, that stuff is a miracle!!  It saved my life........no seriously!  

My husband called our dentist and said that he could see me Monday first thing, but then he called back on Monday morning and said it would have to be in the afternoon.  I went in and he took an x-ray.  Long story short, I needed a root canal!  I had to go to an Endodontist, who specializes in root canals.  He could only find 2 of the 3 canals that molars have.  It was a long uncomfortable process. So after some drugs and rest, I am feeling amazingly better.

Now I just have to go see the sports med. doc. about all the pain I have from working out!!  Man it's hell to get old........................