The Sisterhood of the Traveling Susan Apron

Have you heard of the Traveling Susan Apron?

It started back in March 2012.  A wonderful lady named Susan who blogs at

My Mother's Apron Strings creates an apron each month and gives it away!  The winner of the March apron was Meggie and this is what she wrote about the apron!

Sisterhood of the Traveling Susan Apron

Borrowed Photo from Susan's Blog

Susan has just notified me that I am the March winner of one of the beautiful apron's she sews and then gives away each month. If you are looking for wonderful recipes and photos, check out her blog, My Mother's Apron Strings. Attached to her recipes are many heartfelt stories of life and family.

I've decided to keep the wonderful gift for two weeks and write a few words in a journal about what I did in my kitchen while wearing the apron. Then, I will pass the apron and journal on to one of my blogging buddies, hoping she will do the same. Just think, in a year, Susan's apron will have traveled to 24 different kitchens. 

Yes, this is a knock-off from the book and movie, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Somehow, I think we will have less trouble fitting into the apron than we would the pants.

Thanks again, Susan! I am honored that you chose me......

Meggie Mac

Yes this apron has traveled to several bloggers

Meggie at Meggie On The Prarie in Texas

Elaine at Pear Tree Log in England

Scarlet at Tales From Beyond The Nook in England

Jane at The Maple Syrup Mob in Ontario, Canada

Deb at Just Cats in Ontario, Canada

and Susan at Just Sayin' in Ontario, Canada

Guess where it is now?

Here at A La Carte!

The apron arrived with this wonderful note and sweet gifts and of course

The Apron!

I am truly blessed to have been chosen to join the sisterhood and will do my best to get inspiration from this very special apron!   Just think this apron was born in Redmond, Washington and has traveled to Texas, England, Canada and now is back in the USA in Georgia! 

I know it has stories to tell me and I will share them with you in upcoming posts! 

This is a favorite thing for sure! 

I'm joining 

Potpourri Friday

and a new party starting Saturday Sept 1st

A Favorite Thing with Claudia at

Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Please drop by and join in the fun!

Hugs, 

Linda

Summer's End

It has been a hot and dry summer for many of you.

We have been lucky to have rain on and off for the last few weeks.  Cooler temps and late summer blooms have made it a wonderful August. 

 Let's celebrate the end of summer!

A simple dinner for two!

I bought this tablecloth and matching napkins at Kohl's several years ago on clearance but this is my first time using them

the blues, browns and greens are some of my favorite colors

To tone down this busy pattern I used a solid blue placemat from dollar tree and brown rattan chargers found at a thrift shop

I found these blue plates marked down at TJ Maxx

I love the beach feel they have

A matching napkin

with amazing shell napkin rings found at a thrift shop a couple of summers ago

I added a vintage brown wine glass and a blue water glass to complement the colors in the tablecloth and of course they were thrift shop finds

A view of the place setting.  The flatware is some I've had for a long time.

For a centerpiece I pulled out a vintage blue vase and added some Hydrangea blooms that are turning a pretty shade of green

I added my Pier 1 bird salt & pepper shakers 

they are just too cute!

The white shell for a butter dish completes this setting

Thanks for joining me and celebrating these last lovely days of summer

I'm joining Kathleen for 

Let's Dish!

I'm also keeping all of those affected by Isaac in my thoughts and prayers

Hugs,

Linda

Mr. Toes!

We have a new member of our household

Turn around and show the folks how handsome you are....

Meet Mr. Toes

He has 'adopted' us and we have become very fond of this funny guy.  We think he is a young cat and not at all feral.  Very friendly and sweet.

He started hanging around our yard and coming on our deck. He and Charlie would have conversations through the screen door.  Mr ALC offered him food and water as he looked pretty skinny.  He has continued to return daily and hang out.  

He has adorable white 'toes' and does air biscuits all the time. 

 So Mr. Toes he became!

He makes us laugh!  

Do you think the birds will notice I'm in their bird bath???

He is one relaxed dude!

We are planning a visit to the Vet very soon as he has not been neutered and I'm sure has had no shots!

Charlie watches him and they converse daily!

Charlie likes him as long as he stays on the other side of the door!

So welcome to our home

Mr Toes!

I'm linking to 

Your Gonna Love It Tuesday

Hugs,

Linda

Thrifty Things!

Many of you are starting to yearn for Fall!

I'm not quite there yet but looks like my thirfting is saying something different! 

Here are my latest thrifty finds!

These large chargers are going to be perfect for so many tablescapes. The brown band on the plate is great for fall!

Speaking of Fall....I found this beautiful table runner with the Kohl's tag still on it.

  I know this will be used soon in a tablescape~

To finish my 'fall' thrifting I found this gravy boat with attached plate.  This is Metlox china in the  Woodland Gold pattern.  I have been collecting this pattern for a couple of years now and this addition is perfect for Thanksgiving! 

The thrift shop I bought all these items at is one that supports Battered Women.  I donate things all the time and usually buy a few items also.

All my 'fall finds' cost a total of $3

yes they have great prices! 

I'm joining

Potpourri Friday

and 

Thrifty Things Friday

Hugs,

Linda

Flamingo Fun!

Last week was crazy and I missed doing a tablescape for Let's Dish with the theme 'Summer Fun'...so I decided to do one this week!

I took my inspiration from these  Flamingo trays I've had for several years and I just 'found' again (does that happen to you?)

I have two of them I bought on Ebay years ago

I think they are so cute and so a tablescape was born!

I added some bright plates and cute Flamingo glasses a friend sent me awhile back.

Staying with the 'theme' but showing some restraint...well you know what happened don't you??

Flamingo's Gone Wild!

Every time I turned around another Flamingo had sneaked it's way onto the table!

This guy jumped over from a vignette and brought a pink candle with him

The salt & pepper shakers said don't forget us!

Vase and shells...ok, that makes a nice centerpiece

But as usual Flamingos don't know when to stop

Each place setting now has a Flamingo Bell on it! 

Really???

Yes, really!

It's a good thing I'm very fond of Flamingos

Because this could have gone REALLY wrong

but I hope it didn't!

After all....who doesn't love a Flamingo

See...I did show some restraint on the napkins and used cute shell napkin rings

OK...you got me, no I don't have Flamingo napkin rings because if I did...yep they would be on this table! 

I had fun doing this and I hope you had fun visiting!

I'm joining 

Let's Dish

Hugs,

Linda

Tiger Tuesday!

I can't believe that summer is almost over!

Still pretty hot here in Ga but I can feel some changes in the weather.  The kids have gone back to school and that means a few mornings of daycare for Tiger.   I'm going over on Thur and stay a couple of days and enjoy some Tiger Time!

Here are some photos that will have to tide me (and you) over until I get there!

Waiting in the rocking chair for Mama to read him a book before bedtime!

While visiting his cousins in So Ga recently he played with a stroller and had to have one to take his Dog for a ride!  It is so cute to watch him!

Playing peek-a-boo with his Great Grandma Joy in the Botanical Gardens....

he is such a flirt!

Fuzzy pic but cute!  Tiger has his own broom and dust pan.  After eating if he has 'dropped' food on the floor (ie thrown it on purpose) he has to help clean up!  It's such hard work he was taking a milk break!  

This is what a happens when Tiger gets a slice of watermelon!  More peeze! 

And just today have a Cool Guys Lunch with Dad! 

He is intent on those fries!

I love Tiger Time!

I'm joining 

Your Gonna Love It Tue

Hugs,

Linda

Cream & Sugar Anyone?

I love creamers and have collected them for years

Do you know what happens when you collect creamers? you also seem to collect sugar bowls and even stranger for me sets of cream and sugars!

I filled the cubbies with my surprising collection of 

Vintage Cream and Sugars

Honestly I had no idea I had so many sets!

In all sorts of colors

and all sorts of shapes

and sizes

Some were gifts but most were thrifty finds

This little green set is my smallest and I use them all the time!

I have all kinds of cream and sugar sets

Pink 'Imperial Ware' melamine to

Cobalt Blue Depression Glass

Classic Milk Glass to

Blue Ridge Pottery

From unknown makers to

the classic 1950's Ballerina pattern

 I love them but some are going to be sold to make room for other things! 

(if you see something you like email me)

This is my favorite set I think

Something about the color and the lines

made by W. S. George just call my name!

This display has been on of Mr ALC's favorites

maybe because he loves coffee so much??

Next up for the cubbies will be vintage creamers! 

I'm joining 

Thrifty Things Friday

and

Potpourri Friday

Hugs,

Linda