It's Hot Outside ,,, Come On In

Happy Fourth of July to all my friends.  Hoping you have a wonderful day spent with family and friends.  Be safe and keep cool.

It is a rather hot, muggy, day here in the South, but not quite as bad as earlier in the week.  We still have not gotten rain, although areas so close to us have had afternoon and evening storms with heavy rain.  Storms,,,, I don't like and my prayers are with so many of you who were hit hard by the bad weather earlier.  Hoping you have all gotten your power back by now.

You usually enter from the front door, but it's hot out and when you park, it is much closer to come in the back through the carport.  So,, come on in where it is cool and take a look around.  We can chat as we look.

Remember the chair with the stitchery from last year?  It has grown so much.  Brought it into the sunroom during the winter and it did so good.  Still one of my favorite items for outside.

While we are in the kitchen, would you like something cool to drink.  I have more of the pineapple lemonade punch.  My favorite drink thus far the summer.  Can't be without it.

Remember the posting about the craft fair where there were no prim booths?  Well I bought this rusty bed spring and it had been shaped to hang on the wall.  I wrapped the flag material around inside and added a vile to put in a flower.  My only purchase at that huge show.

Open shelf in Kitchen

One of my most treasured prim decorations.  Holly painted this Uncle Sam with me when she was not much bigger than Darbee Rae.  I can remember the day so clearly.  She was bored and I was about to go crazy trying to entertain her.(smile)    Sound familiar Hollly???

Don't think I have shared my apron with you.  When I was a mere tot an old lady at the church where Daddy pastored made it for me as a Christmas gift.  Holly and Darbee Rae have worn it also.  Yes, it is quite old, but has held up really well.  I still wear an aporn ocassionally.  Reminds me of my grandmother who wore one daily. Do you wear aprons ?

Chalkboard that I made in the hall.

This was a display I did honoring my Daddy on Memorial day and decided to leave it out for the Fourth. He was a World War Two  Veteran.  The binnoculars were his favorite past time as his health began to fail.  He would sit out in the yard and watch the birds and the people at the store down the street.  I will always miss my Daddy.

A really old song book on the piano. Although it is not in great condition, I love this book and display it proudly.  The copyright date was 1919 and it sold for 15 cents. 

Cabinet in great room.

Foyer

Top of Mr. P's grandparents old flour bin.

Close up of my year round tree with the patriotic ornaments.

Top of old oak roll top desk.  The gourd was a giveaway win last year.  Just love it.  Keep it out all year.

Nothing says summer like red gerraniums.  Just love them. 

The next few pictures are items on the mantle.  Did this stitchery years ago.

Saw this idea on pinterest.  Just love that site don't you?

Well friends, I could chat with you for oh so long, but I know you have plans for today as well as I.  So I guess I had better let you be on your way.  I hope you have enjoyed your visit with me today.  Please leave a note and let me know you stopped by.  Each and everyone of you are so  special to me. Wishing you a wonderful and blessed day. 

Until next time.......