Jaclyn's 25th Birthday

Here is the picture I bought for my oldest daughters 25th . Trisha Romance "The Bakery" 

 My oldest son got him a mechanics tool chest....

sorry for the crappy picture...got this on the Canadian Tire website


My youngest daughters 25th is tomorrow and she wanted a dressmakers form

picked one up at Fabricland last week...She is very happy....as I am sure they all are with there gifts...

I have always thought 25 is really a turning point in your life and I have tried to get them all things they will have ...for long after I am gone.

Not that I think they will forget me but I dont have anything from my mother and it kind of bothers me..So I don't want that to happen to them.

Just a few more goodies I got for her....as her big prezzie was a lot less than the other one's. Gotta keep it fair haha.

I know she doesn't hardly read my blog so this is what I got her at Pandora..I hope she likes them..

While I was shopping picked up a few things for my self..Martha at Stapels ...just a to do list for the fridge..

 A bottle of french wine....a dry white

Rothchild thought it sounded French haha gotta practice for my big trip ...might drink a few glasses when I am away..

And the one thing I have wanted most of all ....a decent camera that I can take pictures with..The Canon sureshot...The pictures on here are from it and I can see a world of difference already...I hate my coolpix.

Can't wait for my holiday to get some decent shots...hopefully a day in London...will be on the adgenda have to wait and see..

Happy Birthday to my little Jaclyn....Mommy loves you..

Till next time,,,,Cheers Frances

Bed and Breakfast dream

When I was young I watched this show all the time. Its was hilarious and I really like Bob Newhart's dry sense of  humour.

Whil chaos abounded all around him he always kept his wit and humour..

I always thought that running a Inn or Bed and Breakfast would be petty awesome idea.

Here is a picture of the Inn used for the show...they probably didn't film there but you always got a shot of the outside. It is the Wayberry Inn in Vermont.http://www.vtliving.com/newhart/index.shtml
The other day I was looking at our local paper and saw an advert for a b&b apparently for sale in my area.
Well I just fell in love...

And have I have to own it...I just love it.

http://thehavenbandb.ca/

sorry the pictures are so small you can go on the website and see them bigger.

I have a million ideas but sadly no money..I did get a lottery ticket last nite hoping I would win..haha you never know
I have redecorated every room in my head already...
Would be awesome...but its nice to dream as well..

If I win the lottery I will let y'all know asap....after I see my real estate agent...and its only 449,000.00 which sounds like a lot but for what it is not really.
I could have  chickens there.
And my combination tea room and antique store.
And weddings oh that would be great.
K enough I am off to check those tickets..
Till next time,
Cheers Frances

My son's school woodworking project

My youngest son Aidan took woodworking and metal shop this semester in high school...Here is a plane he made in metal...he also made a weathervane but has not brought it home yet..

Here is a little table he made in woodshop

it is closed but when you open it you have a table and some where to put your drink

And here is the chair he made

I 'ts an awesome Muskoka Chair ....I just love it...one problem....he wants it for himself....crap.....

Anyhow I figured out that he can make me one...or two for mothers day...now wouldn't that be nice

Along with one of these tables he made....yes my own little builder of things...between him and Jay I am gonna be in woodworkers heaven...I got a million projects that they can make...And that makes me so happy.

Something kinda like this over my garage door would be nice....I am off to dream up some more projects for them both
Till next time Cheers Frances

Pandora

When I was in New York City in december I bought myself a silver Pandora Bracelet .

Last night I was at the Casino and came away with a few dollars so i thought now would be a good time to start my charm collection.

Always better with found money haha. I chose the bell with the pearl as I liked it and its was within my price range. This is not a very clear picture of it as I got it off the Pandora website and I should of just took a pic of mine..but oh well you get the idea.

The salesman said the bell is usually for a wedding but I just liked it and the dangle of the pearl. hopefully this will be the first of many Charms. Cheers till next time , Frances

My youngest daughter Jaclyn asked me what I wanted for Christmas? I told her I wanted a fly through  bird feeder. I even sent her some pictures to give her an idea of what I meant.

 But I would prefer it if she made it herself or at least got help from her wonderful boyfriend ,,who by the way built my kitchen island.
She told me christmas morning that there was a delay in my gift but she would have it to me by dinner time that night..
When they arrived I went to the front door to greet them and she said mommy just go in the kitchen for a minute.
What she doesn't know is I caught a glimpse of something before I did and I was standing in the kitchen so happy saying OMG I love it.. And here it is...

And I do...love it that is.

It is truly awesome...I love love love it...When the spring comes I am going to put a post in my yard and put it on top..I hope the birds like it....I know them squirrels sure will haha. Thanks Jaclyn and Jay I love it...oh and Jay I have like a million things I would love you to build for me...so I will be buttering you up all winter...I see a picket fence in my future...Whoo Hoo love having a fine carpenter in the family...

Cheers till next time, Frances

The New Year

Here is our yearly family portrait taken on Christmas Day 2011. 

It doesn't always happen on the 25th but this year was special as my oldest daughter and her family came home for Christmas.
And even though she never has actually lived in the house I am currently in....I have a feeling that where ever I am is "home" to her.
Here's to a new year ...I believe will be the best one yet..Cheers. Frances

Outside at Christmas

I thought I should post some pictures from outside at Christmas .

 Here is my window box. I wrapped it in red ribbon and attached a bow. I saw this all over blog land and I actually like it. I was thinking I could leave it up till after valentines..and then change it to something for easter and then spring awesome...we will see how that goes.

 I bought a ton of candles at Ikea when they where on for a buck...wish I had gotten even more, I put some lanterns in the middle of my window boxes. I think it looks pretty good. I really wanted to use real wreaths this year. They sell them all over the place for 10 dollars. But when I went to get some it turned out they where small and ugly so I just stuck with what I had.

 I added a few birch branches to my urns.. that is a first for me. They look pretty good.

this is just my other window box. Same as the other one.We haven't had any snow to speak of.  Hard to get in the spirit. Hopefully soon...but not on Christmas day as my Daughter and her family are coming home for christmas and I would rather them safe than trying to drive 2 hrs in the snow.

I just had to show this picture I took outside Sak's 5th Ave on Tuesday morning at 10 am. I finally asked the woman officer if they where maybe guarding someone important. She said oh no we are just here to help you feel safe.
Now I don't know about you but a swat team with machine guns (yes they are carrying machine guns) Outside a department store is just not doing it for me..I was actually scared shitless. My friend didn't even want me to take a picture in case we got in trouble.. Weird eh? and only in New York City.. well till next time Frances