The kitchen is one of those rooms in the house that should “always” be open to the rest of the home.  That is a true statement according to me.  That’s a fact and should never ever cross the line for two reasons.  Reason number one:  The cook should never feel they are in a box and reason number two:  The cook should never feel they are in a box.  Just so ya know.

However, when we moved to this place (May 2010) it was not the case.  There are two entrances to the kitchen and both have swinging doors, not exactly my idea of “open”.  See my reasons (above) for not wanting to be in a box.

But the view from the kitchen sink makes all my preconceived ideas of what I thought would be ideal to one of embracing a little more flexibility.  I certainly don’t feel like I’m off in a box and I’m still learning that there is value in flexibility.  I do love the open feel, no box here!

Flexibility is good.  Sometimes we just might be surprised if we give the things that may not be what we had in mind a try.  Great things are bound to happen!

Blessings ~ Debbie

A cool Friday at our house is when:  It’s Hubby’s Friday off + Sleeping in ’til 10:30 + Abundant sunny skies + 74°F at high noon = A Very Cool Friday!

Hubby was in the mood for bacon and eggs around 11:30 and I was in the mood for a summer salad around 1:00. It’s just the way we roll.

We’re having one of those very relaxing days where there’s nothing big planned. Hubby’s watching his recorded shows and I’m catching up on all the blogs I follow. And when the mood strikes, we might even get something done.

Happy Friday and Happy Weekend Everyone!

Blessings ~ Debbie

I’m not what you would call a garage/estate sale junkie.  But when I happen on one by chance, I LOVE to see what they have.

So on my way home last week, I just happened on an estate sale a few doors down from our house and I couldn’t help but want to stop and have a look.

These little napkin holders were .50 cents each.  I didn’t think they would break the bank, so these were my big purchase.

I also purchased 4 paperback novels at .50 cents each.  I figure I’ll have some new reading material for our upcoming trip.

Hubby asked Mr. Lee (as he calls him) to guard his pool stick.  Mr Lee is “The Man” for the job.  And it’s now one of my new favorite things, makes me smile.

Better than a birdbath – I enjoy watching birds out the front window frolic in the fountain each day.  They really do make a big splash!  Then they hop up on the palm above the fountain to shake ~ shake ~ shake. 

What my day/weekend looks like:

Got the handy man over today to fix a couple things.  I’m putsin’ around trying to get the cleaning done before the weekend.  And tomorrow is Hubby’s Friday off, I’m looking forward to our nice long weekend!  We have to have the house (more along the lines of the guest bedroom) in shape as company (Ryan, hubby’s son) arrives next week for a little vacay.  Happy Weekend Everyone!

Blessings ~ Debbie

A few days ago hubby mentioned how he was in the mood for a smoothie. So today I picked up the two components that make up his favorite smoothie.  Strawberries and navel oranges, period, that’s it.  I freeze the berries and add them with an orange, he loves it.

All ready to be cleaned – One, actually two of these guys were taste tested, so good!

All cleaned and ready to pop in the freezer

After cleaning all those berries, I was so in the mood for a smoothie for lunch.  So I scratched my original lunch plan and went with a concoction of 1 cup vanilla soy milk, spinach, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries.

It tasted even better than it looks! 

Now off to the laundry pile.  I can assure you, the picture would not be pretty.  Laundry and ioning here I come!

Blessings ~ Debbie