New Look For The Entryway Chest

While sorting out my storage closet I came across the little gold easel and that sent me off on creating a new look for my entryway chest.

I was looking for a new spot to put the orchid and this turned out to be a winner!

This gold finished metal easel could hold a larger picture but I kind of like this little picture seated in it. 

I went downstairs to look for this lamp.  It’s been a while since I’ve used it.  It was a find at a store that was closing in Grand Rapids back in 2010.

With some evening glow...

Did I mention how much I love this picture!  Such a sweet portrait of a child with his dog. I did some research on it and it is by Arthur William Devis, titled Master James Alexander Simpson.  I did recently find some on Ebay which is where I found mine.

This my favorite kind of fun with decorating- putting things together in different ways for a whole new look!

Joining the following blog parties:

Dishing It & Digging It 

Metamorphosis Monday 

Celebrate!

 I just came back from a weekend of visiting with my Mom and to celebrate her 89th birthday! My three other sister's and I wanted to celebrate her birthay as we realize each year becomes more and more precious.

Early in the day I  started to set up the table for the birthday party.

 We had chicken, grape salad, potato salad, baked beans, chips, deviled eggs and punch! I joked that it was an "all" cholesterol meal!

 My sister Jen made the cake and lit the candles!

 Mom took a minute to stare and enjoy!

It took her about 5 times to get them all blown out!

Everybody dove in and enjoyed cake and ice cream.  Jen made the top half Lemon Supreme and the bottom half Orange Supreme! It was very tasty!

These are plates I had made up by Hallmark on their website (click on the Hallmark) and it will take you to the web page.  You select the design you want and add your photo. You can adjust the position of the photo and you can choose to add your own greeting!  There are tons of designs!  She was so surprised when she saw these!  We saved a few before they got used!

 Reflection

20 years from now we will enjoy these pictures even more.

Mom and her baby sister Virginia...she is in her mid 80's.  

Treasured moments!

 

 She opened a few gifts later on and seemed quite happy with it all!

 A smile at the end of the day, that's what counted!

Dan and I found this vase at a local gallery

called The Twisted Fish  There is a wealth

of wonderful handmade art there.  When my

wallet is fatter I'm going back!

Celebrate with those you love, take that extra minute to give attention to your aging family members.  You never know when their time will be up. 

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