A Bargain

Something is only a bargain if you really need it or really LOVE it!

Recently I shared a bargain I found for my new home

I bought this at Hobby Lobby for 80% off and was excited because the colors were right, it had the Eiffel Tower, french words and Paris on it! 

Perfect!  Except it wasn't! 

I love the pillows which were also a bargain...love them!  No hesitation, no second guessing my choice....but the wall art...hmmmmmm

I wanted to love it but somehow I didn't!

I think it's too big for my room and the dark center feels like a black hole somehow!  So today I returned it!  Whew...I'm glad I did.  

Because a bargain isn't a bargain if you don't love it!

The right thing will come along and when it does I'll know it and I'll love it! 

I am settling in here and finding this 2 bedroom duplex just perfect for me.  I adore being closer to my daughter, SIL and of course Tiger! 

Tiger recently spent a few hours here with me while his Mom and Dad did some chores at their house.  We played and of course he had to 'eat'!

I think he is in a growth spurt again!

After lunch we had a treat!  Grandma has these little tiny ice cream cones that are 'Tiger' size!

Yummy Grandma!

Want a bite??? 

I'm joining these parties!

You're Gonna Love It

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Wishing you JOY,

Linda

Wishing You A 'Ducky' Day

Saturday, between rain showers, I went to the park with Tiger and his Mama! 

 As we took a walk around the pond we saw the ducks!

Hello Mr. Duck!

With so much rain the pond was very muddy and the ducks were all out of the water!

We had a lot of fun and made it home before the next rain shower started!  

Tiger and I are wishing you a 

very 'ducky' day!

Linda

Joining Seasonal Sunday

**I know so many of you are praying for rain and I sure wish we could send some your way!**

Thrifty Things Friday #117

I showed you my new sofa the other day. I'm so excited about having a new look for my living room.  I've got a small decorating budget using some birthday money.  I know I don't have to do it all at once, but I would like to get a little style going!

This pillow has been my 'dream style' for awhile.  I bought this when Judy at 20 North Ora had it on sale in her Etsy shop.  I love it!  So when sofa shopping I had it in mind.

And it looks fabulous on the new sofa but of course I need more stuff!

Yesterday I popped into Hobby Lobby just to look!  Well LOOK what I found!  On clearance for 80% off!  WOW!   Makes it in my price range.

It has the wonderful french script, a beautiful red Eiffel Tower and of course it says Paris!

What's not to love, and only $20

I also found these pillows at Big Lots for 1/2 price! 

Two really cute pillows for $12 (that's only $6 each)!

It adds another touch of the red!

I am pretty happy with both items! 

Now to figure out what else to add to the wall with the painting.  I was thinking plate rack or something black and scrollie???  Ideas??

Of course whatever I find has to be thrifty! 

Be sure to hop over to Diann's and see what other thrifty things are happening today!

I'm also joining Jann at Share Your Cup

Linda

TTF # 116 Features

This week Ivy and Elephants shared this post called Bubblicious

I fell in love with this idea of a gum machine full of beautiful pearls!  

Thank you Patti for linking up this amazing idea!

I turned a little 'green' with envy at the post on

A Little Bit of Everything 

She said it was a 'yard sale jackpot' and she wasn't kidding!  This set of Federal Bowls is only one of the many amazing items she bought!  

Thanks Jill and if you get 'tired' of those bowls...well..ah..I know of a good home for them!

Be sure to pop over to the Thrifty Groove

  and see what features Diann has choosen this week!

Then I'll see you tomorrow for TTF # 117

Linda     

 

Settling In

Are you bored with my moving posts yet?

Sorry my friends, it's all I've got right now! 

 I brought Charlie home and this was his reaction!

He kept looking around, like where am I????

He has settled in nicely!

Watching TV with me last night on my new sofa

  I love it!  

Thought I would share with you the view from my front door!

My neighbor's door is to the right...

She has all these wonderful flowers and I get to enjoy them also!

They (meaning not me) mowed the grass this morning so everything looks great! 

    My side of the parking pad.  

As you can see the duplex's are not right on top of each other.  

It is really quiet and lovely here.  The deer come out every morning and evening.   I will try to get a photo of the two babies.  They don't seem to be too afraid!

I got some more unpacked today.  I had to take a long break since I got sick last week.  I'm all better now but had a very rough couple of days.  It felt good to get the Pyrex unpacked and put away and the Paris things back in the cubbies!

I received my new book for the book club that Brenda at Cozy Little House is starting.    I have never been in a book club but this one is online and sounds fun.  Check it out!  So far the book is really good!

Many of you asked for my new address when I moved.  You know I can't remember who...lol!

If you would like it just let me know in the comments or email me and I'll send it to you!

I'm going to party here this week!

You're Gonna Love It

Tweak It Tuesday

Wishing you JOY,

Linda