Give Me An M!

I love collecting the letter M. 

So when I saw the buffalo checked 

letters at Target for $1, I grabbed one.

I added it, along with two others to

the small plates I found thrifting

a while ago. The small plate rack is 

also a $1 thrift find. 

 This twine M is one I made years ago. 

It's simply an M cut out of cardboard with
twine wrapped and glued all around. 

You've seen it HERE. 

This galvanized letter is from Walmart's

after Christmas sale for 25¢. 

These inexpensive letters can be used for 

napkin rings/place setting charms, attached

 to a gift, ornaments on the tree, 

or collect several and spell out; JOY, 

MERRY CHRISTMAS, GATHER, HOME,

THANKSGIVING for a banner or sign. 

Be open to the letters you find. Have fun!

Cheers!

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Using Silver Meat Platters

I polished my silver meat platers before 

Thanksgiving. I have a small collection. 

I use them a lot during the holidays and

 like to keep them handy. It's an elegant

way to serve your sliced turkey and roasts,

So you can understand why I would need

different sizes. Are you with me so far?

I store them leaning against the back splash 

black tiles and white beadboard in the kitchen.

They add a little holiday sparkle too.

 They help to lighten-up the black tiles 

and reflect the light.

 One was a passed down gift.

 One was a wedding gift. 

 Two were vintage finds. I

love the pretty scroll details on these. 

 This Christmas I passed one

to my daughter and one to a daughter-in-law.

I suppose I can survive with only the two 

I have left...Larry thinks so.

Cheers!

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The Coffee Station

Do you have a coffee station? 

Seems everybody has one!

 I've always had one even before they
became "coffee stations". It only makes
sense to gather everything together in
one spot for making coffee; 

the coffee maker, filters, pretty mugs,
creamers, sugar, spoons and
whatever else you use. 

Mine is on a small counter next to the 

refrigerator. I change the look of it almost

 every month.

If you've been following me for a while you
have seen the changes through the holidays.

I use different mugs, or a tray, or baskets  

to keep it interesting. 

Click HERE if you want to see more. 

You can create your own coffee station with 

what you already have. You just need a 

designated space; like on the counter, a cart, 

a chest, a small table. 

Whatever works for you.  

It's a great little spot for creating an

inviting seasonal or holiday theme.

Use what you have...always!

March ~ St. Patrick's Day

Spring ~ Easter

Remember to always store your coffee in an 

opaque container-no glass. Light is not good
for coffee. If you use glass, keep it in the
cabinet above, away from the light.

Several variations for Fall.

 I find seasonal mugs at thrift stores.

Christmas stations.

It goes up the day after Thanksgiving.

 Canisters filled with coffee, filters and tea.

Valentine's Day is all about hearts. 

All February.

 Winter

 You can also click on my Pinterest site to
see my board dedicated to Coffee Stations.  

Lots of inspiring ideas there. 

Cheers!

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Days Of The Week Embroidered Kitchen Towels

I found these cute hand embroidered kitchen 

towels at a crafts booth in North Carolina.

The "traditional chores" of the week.

I've been displaying a new towel

each day in the kitchen. 

They are just for fun. 

Monday - Washing

Tuesday - Ironing

Wednesday - Cleaning

Thursday - Marketing

Friday - Baking

 Saturday - Mending

Sunday - Day of Rest and Church.

Seems like a good schedule, though I 

would switch a few of the days; 

Wednesday - mending, Friday - cleaning, 

and Saturday - baking. If I were

that organized. But where is my

Tennis towel? 

Cheers!

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