Eating My Words.

Yes, people, sometimes I say things and then change my mind and do just the opposite.  I have been reading lately like there's no tomorrow.

Books.  I have been reading books.  Then every few weeks I'll have a book sort out and get rid of a box full.  Soooo,  I have determined that if I have an e-reader I will not have books lying around to trip over, dust, lose, etc.  You get the drift.
I invested in one of these:

I did some research and because I am cheap careful about my purchases I bought a Kobo.  The e-books are half the price of printed ones!

Don't be distressed though, I still love real books, the feel of the paper, the smell...  I am keeping all of my well loved favourites and you can't enjoy a cookbook or a decor book on a little screen.
So far, I'm enjoying the e-reader.  I hope I don't wear it out!

Things Are Blooming Around Here.

When I think about how cold winter is here I'm always relieved to see my flowers blooming again come summer.  It truly is a miracle how they manage to survive the winter.

There are five kinds of roses growing there.

These white ones are my favourite because they have such a lovely fragrance.

The tiger lilies came from my Mother in law's garden many years ago.

The yellow day lilies are just starting to bloom.

And this sweet pea is really blooming.

Happy Canada Day!

Have a great day eh!

Retirement: Day 3.

No need to say a word.

Inside the cupboard too:

Oh joy oh bliss.

Company's Coming!

I would like to extend a hearty welcome to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Tomorrow they are arriving in my homeland for their first official visit.  Alas, they will not be visiting near me.

Kate wants to visit Anne of Green Gables house.  My house is much the same.  I don't know why they don't come here.  I'd serve them King Cole tea and maple sugar biscuits. Plus I would not charge admission at the LC.
Fascinators at the ready!

 Please note, this is not the Duchess.  She wishes.

Help!!!

Today is Day One of Retirement.  We decided to go to the big city so Mr. LC could finish up some loose ends re his job.  We went to the bank and then to our favourite coffee shop.  It was amazing, we weren't in any hurry, there were no time constraints and we chatted for as long as we wanted to a few acquaintances.  I kept marveling to myself how nice it was to spend the day like this.
Then hubby decided we he should recover the dining room chairs.  We've been wanting to do this for a long time so we moseyed on over to the fabric store to find something suitable.

This photo shows chairs that are very similar to ours.  The frame, not the seat covering.  I traveled up and down the aisles and couldn't find anything to strike my fancy.  So here is where you come in, Gentle Readers.  Tell me what you would use to upholster these bad boys.  Please!

I Like What I See.

I've been hunting around Etsy lately looking to see what's cute and creative.  I found a few things I love.

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How cute are these for a Canadian baby boy?

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Love houses of any kind.

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I need to remember this daily.

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More baby booties.

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I love this little vintage piece.

I seem to be looking at baby things a lot more lately.  I wonder why that is?