Pet Memorial

Custom Shadow Boxes

Custom Picture of Your Pet,
which you can then add their tags and collar to the inside of the frame.

They are 8"x8" white or black frame, free standing or wall mountable.
You can order this on my Etsy site:

CLICK HERE!

Spring brings wild turkeys to Tinton Falls, NJ!

I'd like to introduce my new Etsy Shop:  

SaltyNotes!

I've created images in the sand that can be customized.

 

I'm creating a recipe section on my blog.

I've had several requests for some of these recipes that I have been using for 'health' reasons.

They all have been tested and are delicious!

Enjoy!

 

 

Make sure you visit the tab that says Recipes!

Please note I will be publishing them as quick as I can!

Farewell to Our Beloved Buca

Buca

2004-2014

Our beautiful Buca left us yesterday, February 18th.  She was the best friend, head of household, mentor of puppies we ever could have imagined.  Her life was cut short by illness no one could have predicted.  She showed no signs of a struggle til her last two weeks with us.

Heartbreaking it is to lose her, but oh how we have so many memories and when your heart hurts so much you know that she did a good job getting into each of ours.

She was a real character, cunning, sneaky, smart, and most of all loyal.

We will miss our baby!

We love you Buca!

 

A Day in Annapolis

Spending a Day in Annapolis

 Governor Paca House

 

Heading Into Spring Soon!

Almost Spring!

Here's a little teaser for what's to come...

Spirit of Christmas in Old New Castle, DE

Some Wreaths from The Spirit of Christmas in Old New Castle, Delaware this past December 8th.

Holiday Mini Bar

I saw this in a catalog and had crazy ideas how to duplicate at a fraction of the cost.

Overhead shot of the mini bar.

Close up of the deer, purchased at Rite Aid Pharmacy at 50% off, only $5.00 for each.

Close up of Christmas Tree.  Purchased at Kmart, Sandra Lee collection at 50% off for only $10.00!

The picture above and below are close ups of the flower ringlet around bottom of tree.  You guessed it!  Kmart, in the ornament isle Jacelyn Smith for $2.50.  It's actually a candle ring.

Sorry but the round silver planter on the left was from a wedding about 15 years ago!

Hunted all over for a "cheaper" version of Pottery Barn's lanterns.  Pier 1 (15") for oh gosh, forgot the price but pretty sure under $30.  Definitely get the candle there because you won't find it anywhere else without going to yes Pottery Barn, ($10.00 at Pier 1).  Then add your bark, branches, misc items.  You can even add pictures of your family!

Hope you all enjoyed the pictures!  I loved stumbling across these items for far less than the catalogs.

A Nice Fall Walk with the Dogs

Enjoying a walk in the woods at
Rooster Tale Farm with the dogs.

 

Back at the house...

Have a wonderful weekend!

best,
Suzanne