September 2nd

 🍂 Hello, September 2nd!

September has barely unpacked her bags, and she’s already keeping us busy!

There’s a chance we may get some rain later today or tonight from Edouard. I’m certainly not wishing for bad weather, but a nice, gentle rain? I’ll take it—especially if it saves me from dragging the water hose around the yard. ☔️

Meanwhile, there’s a little project happening outside. We’re having paving stones placed around the house to create a walkway, and I’m excited to see it finished. You know how one little outdoor project works, though. You start with, “Let’s just put a few stones here…” and before you know it, you’re standing outside dreaming up three more projects. 😂

This morning also brings something a little more bittersweet. We’re meeting with a realtor to get Sam’s dad’s house listed to sell. It’s another step in a season filled with changes, and some changes carry a few more memories with them than others. ❤️

Back at our house, I’m continuing to do a little fall decorating. 🍁 I say a little, but we all know how that goes. One pumpkin leads to another pumpkin, which leads to a basket, a throw, a few leaves…and suddenly autumn has taken over the house.   🎃😂

And before this busy September day gets away from me…

Happy Birthday to our son-in-law, Tom! 🎂🎉

We hope your day is filled with lots of happiness, plenty of good food, and all the things you enjoy most. We’re thankful you’re part of our crew!

So that’s September 2nd around here—paving stones, pumpkins, possible rain, a realtor, and a birthday!

I can already see that September didn’t get the memo that we were going to ease into fall. 🍂😂

Happy Wednesday, friends!

Shug.....

Whimmpydiddled

 Well friends, I had plans for the today.  I wouldn't call them ordinary plans....it was a morning where I had mapped out in my head exactly what I wanted to get accomplished today.

In my mind I was thinking...."Finally a day to get some things done that I want to get done."  Strong emphasis on the word I.  

Then came 8:30 a.m.

By 8:30 my entire day had been completely 

Whimmydiddled!!

Yes, I made that word up!!  And I honestly believe it deserves a permanent place in the dictionary. 

My morning took a sharp turn when I found myself on the phone for over 45 minutes on one phone call and another 25 minutes on the second call.  What I thought were simple calls turned out to be complex.  

I am having a small procedure done next week and due to the stent procedure that I had back in June, I have to have a clearance ahead of time.  Well, not me...the doctor has to have it....

lol.... The Doctor's office scheduler called me to say that she has been requesting this clearance for 2 weeks with no results.  If they could not get it, then I would have to reschedule my upcoming procedure.  

Come to find out, my cardiologist and his nurse have been out for the past two weeks.  They were back in the office this morning, so hopefully the information needed will reach who it needs to go to by Wednesday.  

Do you see why I made up a new word?  I feel that I have officially been Whimmydiddled today. 

We wake up thinking we are in charge and that we have everything planned out according to how we want things to go... God already knew what my morning would look like before I ever made my list.  I only hope I was able to deliver the attitude that was most pleasing to HIM.  

So....after I finished my calls....gathered my thoughts, I straightened my crown, rearranged my plans and found something to smile about...I have carried on with my day.  Not the day I planned, but the day God had planned for me.  

Thought for the Day:

When life changes your plans, don't let it steal your joy. Sometimes you just have to laugh, make up a word.... adjust your sails, trust God with the detour, and keep going.  

Happy Whimmydiddling Friends ❤️

Shug... 

The Little Pink Door

 🌸 The Little Pink Door 🌸🌸

This sweet little house sits on a side street in our little town, and every time I pass it, I can’t help but notice how much personality has been tucked into one charming front porch.

The lady who lives here certainly has a knack for creating. You can tell this isn’t a porch that was decorated by simply buying a few things and setting them around. Her porch has personality. It looks collected and loved.  I think that’s what makes it so special.

First, there’s that pretty pink front door. 💕 You know I’m going to notice a pink door!

    A beautiful wreath hangs on the glass, carrying the pink theme right up to the entrance. But what really caught my eye is the unexpected black chandelier hanging right there on the porch.

Who says chandeliers belong only over dining room tables?  I think they are adorable.  I've even seen them hanging from tree limbs outdoors...So cute!!

The black chandelier adds just the right touch of whimsy and old-fashioned charm. Along with the black lantern and decorative iron pieces, it stands out beautifully against the soft color of the house, the white porch railings, and all that pink.

And she didn’t stop there.

There’s a sweet angel watching over the porch, little decorative treasures tucked here and there, a white chair inviting you to sit for a spell, and plenty of greenery softening everything around it.

And of course, she has  pink flowers. 🌷

She has pink blooms around the porch and more planted out front, carrying that same cheerful color from the front door right into the yard. It’s one of those little details that ties everything together without looking like it’s trying too hard.

Even the big tree stretching its branches over the porch seems to be part of the decorating plan, creating a leafy canopy over this darling little spot.

I think that’s what I love most about places like this.

It doesn’t have to be the biggest house on the street. It doesn’t need a professional designer.

It doesn’t need everything to be brand-new or perfectly matched.

All it takes is someone with a little imagination, a love for pretty things, and the courage to hang a chandelier on the front porch! 😊

This lady has taken her little corner of our town and made it completely her own.

And I have to say…

She has made her place simply adorable.

It’s cheerful. It’s welcoming. It’s feminine without being fussy. And it has just enough unexpected touches to make you wonder what other treasures she has tucked around the place.

I don’t know her decorating rules, but judging by this porch, I suspect they might be something like:

Plant the pink flowers.

Paint the door the pretty color.

Hang the chandelier.

And make your home a place that makes YOU smile.

I think those are pretty good rules to live by. 🌸💕

And the best thing for me is that her home sits at the corner of a four way stop.  I love stopping at the stop sign...gives me enough time to admire the cuteness of her home.  

Y'all enjoy your Blessings Today...

Shug... 💗🌸

3 days left

 🍂 Well, August… You’ve Got 3 Days Left! ☀️

Can you believe it? Only THREE days left in August!

Seriously, August, didn’t you just get here? And yet somehow you’ve managed to give us approximately 28 days of heat, packed into one month. 😂  3 more days of 101 degree temps.

We’ve survived the blazing sunshine, the humidity, the mosquitoes, and 28 afternoons when stepping outside feels exhausting with the first step out the door...

But here we are… August 28th.

Summer is slowly packing her bags. The days are getting just a tiny bit shorter. School is back in session, vacations are becoming memories, and somewhere—possibly in another state because it certainly doesn’t feel like it here yet—there’s a cool breeze blowing. 🍃😂

Meanwhile, I’m over here mentally decorating for fall while the thermometer is still yelling, “ABSOLUTELY NOT.”    But September is coming! This gives me a positive attitude just knowing Sept. is rolling in.  I've managed to add a few pieces of orange to the living room and it really does look good. The color orange symbolizes energy and enthusiasm...Woo Hoo!!! 🧡🧡🧡 This is just what I need...

And with September comes the promise of all the things I love about this time of year…

🍂 Cooler mornings — eventually.

🎃 Pumpkins everywhere.

☕ Coffee that somehow tastes better when there’s a pumpkin sitting nearby.

🍁 Fall decorations coming out of storage.

🏈 Football weekends.

🧡 And that wonderful feeling that a new season is just around the corner.

I am also very excited to think that in just a few days, I'll be turning the calendar page.

So, August, you have three days left.

Do something nice with them please!!

And September? 

We’re waiting on you. ☔️ 

Preferably with temperatures below 90 

degrees and a little rain!

Anyone else as excited as me about the month of September?  

Shug.....