Thursday, May 5, 2011

May Gifts

Remember back in February when my boys sent me this for Valentine's Day?:


This morning my doorbell rang and I received this from my boys:


Since I don't eat any sugar or flour, this is a real treat for me!

These gifts were thought up by my youngest boy, Andy:


I also received this yesterday:


From my boys again.  It's for my birthday a week and a half ago and just arrived!  It was my middle boy, Jim's, idea.


He saw the chair in the Cadet Store and thought I might like it.

Well, YES, I do!  I've only been looking at it and wishing I had one for four years.

I want to show more pictures of it.







You may have noticed the paper hanging off the bottom or the chair seat:



That is this:


which holds this:


because this is an heirloom chair.

You bet it is!

I'm having a good week!

Cindy



Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Checks and Ginghams: Favorite Things #3

I love checks and ginghams in strong clear colors with white backgrounds.  I really like those checks and ginghams on upholstered furniture.  My family room sofa is slipcovered in red gingham:


This is the same sofa in my last house:


Enjoy these other checks and ginghams:















As you can see, I love the strong, clear colors and especially red and blue. 

I hope you're having a great day!

Cindy