The Charm of Home

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Storybook Garden

There is a little garden at our grade school called the "Storybook Garden." I walked over there this past week in all it's glory it was coming into full bloom for spring. It is really pretty. I hope the teachers knew and took the children out there for a brief moment.

And, in a small maple tree not five feet from where hundreds of children play each day a brave little Mother Robin has her nest right on eye level! Such a tempting shot for my camera.:)

Sherry

I will link this to:

A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Home Sweet Home #119

Hello and welcome to Home Sweet Home! This week I showed off some Great Finds from the thrift store.

I shared my summer roses from last year In the Garden.

And, to keep the kids full I made Strawberry Bread.

Now, I would like to feature some of the great blogger's post that caught my eye from last week's Home Sweet Home.

Kathryn at The Dedicated House showed off a really nice laundry room makeover.

Susan at Through My Porch Window shared her gorgeous kitchen.

Kathleen at Decor Amore showed us how she made Cinnamon Roll Waffles.

Jamie at Better With Age showed us how to turn a closet into a butler's pantry. This is such a smart idea!

Laura at Sunday View showed how to create an Instant Vintage Dress Form. Another really smart idea!

There are so many talented people joining me each week! It is really hard to feature a few. And, remember to be featured you must have a link back to the Home Sweet Home party. Thank you to everyone who joins me at Home Sweet Home! It is wonderful to have you here!

Sherry

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I will join these ladies today:
Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life
G' Day Saturday at Natasha in Oz

Guidelines for Home Sweet Home Party:

Attention: To link up you must have a permalink back to this party in your post or you won't be featured.

Link up anything in your home or garden. I love seeing neat shops too!

My button is on my sidebar for the party, if you want to use it. If you are new here I hope you will become a follower. Please don't link up more than two posts. No Etsy link ups or direct advertising, please. Please visit some of the other blogs and get some great inspiration. Thanks.:)

Now let's see your beautiful homes, delicious recipes, crafts, or whatever makes your home special!

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

In the Garden

I am so excited about my roses this year! Here you can see the roses behind this table. They were only a year old in this photo and this year they are twice as large and full of blooms.

Do you have any roses? I can't wait to see mine bloom!

Sherry
I will link this to:

Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Monday, May 13, 2013

Strawberry Bread

I made the children strawberry bread this past week. They always love it and it is a nice filler when they keep asking for food. I have made this before on the blog but, I didn't post the recipe. Here it is:

Strawberry Bread

Ingredients:

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups sugar

4 eggs (beaten)

1 1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 cups sliced strawberries

1 1/4 cups pecans (chopped)

Sift together dry ingredients. Combine remaining ingredients and make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Stir enough to moisten. Pour in two greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Makes 2 loaves

My teacup has the perfect flower for May, Lily of the Valley. The teacup is made by Adderley, it was made in England.

Do you test your baked goods with a toothpick to see when they are done? I do and I put my toothpicks this week in my new milk glass toothpick holder. I found this at the thrift store for $6.

Sherry
I will link this to:

Foodie Friday at Rattlebridge Farm

Strut Your Stuff Saturday at Six Sisters Stuff

Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season

Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky at Your Home Based Mom

On the Menu Monday at Stonegable
Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
A Pinteresting Party at Tutus & Tea Parties
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Great Finds

I have been on a roll hunting in the thrift stores lately. First, I found the Brambly Hedge sets and then this week I found purple transferware.

I have looked for this for a long time. When you find it you must buy it. The transferware won't be there when you come back. I only paid $6 a piece for two dinner plates.

I also found triple silver plated vintage flatware with a shell motif! A perfect set of flatware for summer! This was on clearance it was only $10! I got a whole 4 piece place setting and a few extra pieces. Happy Mother's Day to me! Well, when the kids get out of school I hardly ever go to the thrift stores. They aren't into thrifting.
What great finds have you made lately?
Sherry