The ramblings of Mrs. Smith as she shops, decorates and anything else she deems funny!







Saturday, July 16, 2011

New/Old Screen Door

Bought this screen door last year at a garage sale. 
 Had it in my booth for awhile, even tried to sell it at a show.
No Dice.
So it was sitting in the garage waiting....

The weather has been so nice and mild here-we opened all our windows. 
Even though it's a newer house, our large windows just have little sections that open.
We needed more air flow through the house.

On a whim, I asked Mr. Smith to measure the screen door. 

 It was a Perfect Fit!



Now I know why it never sold-it was meant to stay here!

In other news,
the family has been swimming nightly. 
 It's our little way of saving the environment with less showers for the kids.
Except for tonight, Drama Queens' hair really needed some serious shampooing.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Our Vacation for the Summer

Mr.Smith participated in
LIVESTRONG.
His little 105 mile bike ride in 95+ degree weather on Sunday, in Davis, CA.

 I kept the kids occupied for 8+ hours:


California State Railroad Museum


Old Sacramento



Arden Fair Mall



Of course, we spent time with Mr. Smith on Saturday visiting:







 


Our Summer Vacation.



Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Travel-My Theme

Travel

Just my little interpretation of vintage traveling.

Globes, travel posters, suitcases, trunks.....

Well you will see what I mean.

Love globes! 

 My newest one is the little bank-garage sale find $2!

Like the travel sign? 

Mrs. Chambers, over at Chambersmade made it.

Check out her cute sign she made for her front porch.


Love my Crater Lake poster!

No, it's not crooked just height challenged operator err.




Another globe way up high.


Fun, ratty suitcases that have seen lots of travel.



In the cabinet surrounding the TV, 
 I framed postcards & pictures of places we have traveled!







Trunks that we have had forever.

My dad bought the wood box while I was still in high school for $5-it's been mine ever since!

Mr. Smith and I picked up the large trunk at a garage sale in Weaverville for $15 years ago.


So what do you think?

It's kinda of subtle. 
If you came to my house you might not pick up on the theme right away!

Oh except when you trip over Mr. Smith's suitcase that seems to land in front of the TV when he gets home!

Thanks for traveling with me around my house!

Happy Travels!


Sunday, July 3, 2011

Friday, July 1, 2011

Pirates Day

One of the great things about vacation is doing anything your heart desires.
So the kids and I ate junk food today and watched the first 3 Pirates of the Caribbean Movies.

Boy Wonder and I just saw the 4th one recently.

Captain Barbossa in movie 3 screams 
"I'm a little busy at the moment!"

We had to watch it again.
   I told the kids that I might just have to use that movie line sometime. 
Just call me Captain Barbossa.
Argh!