There is a cute little store down by the beach, that is what we call the Atlantic Ocean here in Rhode Island. I can say, that I rarely hear someone ask , do you want to go to the ocean today? Back to the cute little store. I found this sign there the other day it really sums up how I feel most of the time. I love my little world, thanks for being part of it!
I have a book, full of pretty pictures of flowers. I bought it last year, knowing I could use the pictures for crafting. I have not been disappointed whenever I have used the pictures, they are outstanding. 
Lately, almost every gift shop I go to, I see a lot of coasters. I had a few unused tiles and a few minutes, let's see how the tiles and the flower pictures would look like together? Well, I think I went a little overboard the past few days. I made quite a few, I love them. How many coasters can I use? Not this many! So, I have decided to make them for Christmas gifts.
I wasn't sure how the white flower would look, but I love it!
I will let you know how I package them.
Saturday morning I baked a chocolate cake. Lately, I have been making cakes from scratch, but time was of the essence and luckily I had a cake mix and can of frosting in my pantry. The plain frosted cake looked just fine, but why not give it a little something extra. I shaved a bit of chocolate from a Snickers candy bar, then cut what was left of the bar into pieces and placed the pieces on a dollop of chocolate frosting. All in all I think it cost $3.50. Quite a savings over a store bought cake. I hope you enjoyed the cake Kyle. Happy 21st!
I bought a new stack of printed paper last week. I love this blue paper. It has a beach like feel to it, that I really love. The little brown bird notebook is a gift for my daughter's friend. She turned 21 this week, happy birthday Cassie. 
This bookmark is for friend who happens to be vacationing on Martha's Vineyard. How lucky is she? I will get there someday and I know I will find time to do a little reading. Maybe I should make the bookmark now. That way I will have to go! 
It has been very hot and sunny the past few days. I had to move a lot of my plants under this umbrella. They seem to need constant watering and a few times I have gone outside to find them looking rather sad. The shade will be just what they need. They looked so pretty from the dining room window. I think I may keep them right there!
Saturday my daughter went to a Harry Potter Party. There was no real reason for the party. Just Harry Potter fans, getting together to have a little fun. Online, she found a site that had Harry Potter inspired foods. We made these cute little cookies. 
I think Harry looks adorable.
The other characters were a challenge. But as a group they look rather sweet.
I did not plan to put all these rusted animals in my garden, it just sort of happened. The rooster was the first one to find a home there. I bought this owl last week at Marshall's. I did not realize, until I got it home that it was actually a watering can. 
This little rooster can also hold a small candle.
This, is just a plain old rooster. 
I bought three of these sea turtles last winter at Pier One, they look so cute in the ground cover.
