Happy July

Happy July! Another month has come and gone.

We are still getting daily rain. It looks like a hurricane hit through here. Hopefully we don’t actually get a hurricane this year. I’m not sure what will happen. Probably the worst flooding this area would have seen.

During the month of June we went to visit my father in law. We hadn’t seen him in over 5 years. This is my brother in law (left to right) father in law, husband, and son. It was good to check on him and see how things are doing for him.

We went and saw the Incredibles. 

We went to the beach...

And scalloping...

We have to take two boats since the family has grown so much. 

As you can see they were successful...

I stayed back and got to play with Carson, my great nephew. He’s the little star of the show. My daughter and son in law have yet to have children.... they brought his eight year old nephew. 

They are not used to parenting!😂

While they were out cold, Mason was still going! They  thought an eight year old took energy... I cannot wait to see how a baby goes. Hee hee 

XOXO 

Amy Jo

Happy Summer!

Hello Dolly! It’s the first day of summer! Can you believe it? Doesn’t it seem that it was just New Years the other day? 

With summer comes a lot of rain and a lot of heat. I’m so thankful for air conditioning. And ice cream 🍦 

Everything is green and beautiful. And the bugs are in full supply. But each season is so wonderful. And each has its special joys. I hope you have a wonderful summer! And that it doesn’t fly by to fast. 

XOXO

Amy Jo

Beautiful Things All Around Us

 

 

Good morning! It's positively beautiful in Florida right now... We have been having the best weather and it's wonderful! I'm so grateful for every day. 

 

I changed out the aprons....

 

I haven't grown tired of any of my pink appliances or pink decor..... when you love something you can always make it work. 

 

And it seems everything you pick up just goes....because it's what you love. This little bear is so cute. So she was added to the vignette. 

 

I named her cupcake... I hope your having a lovely week....

Blessings and Hugs

Amy Jo

Cottage Happenings

 

Life is going by so swiftly... every day is such a blessing and a gift. I'm back with a little update on the happenings in Winona Cottage. I got to meet Christie Jones Ray about a month ago and I now have a cute little Eliza mouse along with one of her books. I've been following her blog and Instagram account for years so it was so neat to meet her.

 

My daughter came for a visit during spring break and oh did we paint the town! We went shopping and to the beach and out for lunches and dinners. It was fabulous! 

But of course all good things must come to an end. So she flew home. But will be returning next week for the birth of my nephews son. 

 

Spring has been unusually cool here in Florida... that was until yesterday when it hit the 90s. 

 

I finally completed this little collection. I found the refrigerator and it was the final piece that I needed. I love this little set. It's from the 1950's. It came in pink and white. Of course I wanted the pink version.

 

I did some tweaking in the entry way. And I love how it turned out. I have never loved the way it was before but I'm thrilled with it now.

 

Some of my favorite dishes got to come out again.

 

My baby dresses are back in the limelight.

 

And some of my toleware found a home again.

 

Happiness all around. 

Most recently I found this sweet little pink hanger at Michaels for half price. It's perfect for some of my aprons. I will show a shot of the whole room next  time. Well I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful spring! And I'll be back soon! Hugs to you all! 

XOXO 

Amy Jo

Happy New Year

 

Happy New Year!!! I'm so excited about 2017! Try to take the time each day for thankfulness. Remember this day only comes once, never to be replayed. That is my word for the year. THANKFULNESS. It will be my focus to soak up every minute, every second. And to be grateful for this precious time that our God has granted us. Each person is a little gift in your life, placed there by the creator. Enjoy those gifts! 

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 

1Chronicles 16:34

XOXO,

Amy Jo

Lambie Pie

 

This sweet little package arrived in the mail all the way from Great Britain..... 

 

Inside was this sweet little lambie pie. I love handmade things. This little doll is from the Vanilla Squirrel on Etsy. 

I hope your day is blessed,

XOXO

Amy Jo