Thursday, December 17, 2009

Tablescape #15 You Can't Catch Me


It's Thursday and time for Tablescape Thursdays hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I am having so much fun decorating my table each week. Be sure to visit Susan and see all the lovely tables for this week.
Two cute gingerbread friends are the center of my table this week. They were a Christmas gift several years ago from a sweet friend.

Welcome to our table!


Love his sweet heart cheeks.
I hope you enjoy your visit.

Flatware is Debbie Mum from Target several years ago.


Tablecloth is vinyl from Kohl's. It's not my favorite but I couldn't resist with the sweet gingerbread people dancing around on it.
Chargers are from Target after Thanksgiving sale. White dinner plates from Walmart after Christmas sale. Salad plate from Kohl's this year.
Another salad plate just for me.

Another salad plate for the boys.
White napkins from Walmart. Napkin rings from Kohl's this year. Kohl's' had lots of gingerbread people tableware this year.

This cute salt and pepper shakers are from Target this year.
A view of our sweet table.

The lights turned off.
Thanks for stopping by. Happy Tablescape Thursday!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don’t count, eBooks & audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.



Here are the books that came into my house this past week. All of them came from the local thrift store at $1.00 a piece, you can't beat that. Happy Reading!

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From a wonderful new voice in fiction comes a touching love story wrapped in a sparkling comedy. With enormous wit and an insider's eye, this debut capture the nuances of the rich and spoiled in a heartwarming social satire, featuring a lovable "champagne bubble girl" who's just looking for love.







It's time for more outrageous and feathered funin the award-winning, laugh-out-loud Meg Langslow series. When her old friend Karen drops by with two-year-old son Timmy, Meg Langslow reluctantly agrees to babysit just for a little while. But when nightfall comes, the toddler is still in residence and Karen isn't answering any phone calls. Meg decides she must find out what's happening, so the next morning, with Timmy in tow, she retraces her friend's footsteps&mdash-and begins to suspect that Karen's disappearance is tied to at least one serious crime. Has Karen been killed or kidnapped? Is she on the run from the bad guys? Or is she one of the bad guys? The police don't seem to care, so Meg once again plays sleuth&mdash-this time with a toddler as her sidekick. As usual, Meg's extended family adds to the complications in her life. What covert animal welfare project are Dad and the curmudgeonly zoologist Dr. Montgomery Blake working on&mdash-and will Meg have to make another late-night trip to bail them out of jail? Why does Meg's brother keep disappearing&mdash-is he merely trying to avoid babysitting, or is he involved in something more mysterious? Will taking care of Timmy dampen newly married Meg and Michael's enthusiasm for starting a family of their own? And are any of Meg's relatives reliable enough to be trusted with a two-year-old&mdash-especially a two-year-old whose whereabouts might be of interest to some very dangerous people? Donna Andrews once again proves her skill as one of the funniest, most entertaining mystery authors around.









Opposites attract in this specially packaged two-in-one volume of classic works by Nora Roberts--"From This Day" and "Temptation" 336 pp.















The Maine air was bitter cold and frigid as Dr. Miranda Jones returned to the family home after a busy lecture tour. But her blood turned to ice when, out of nowhere, she felt a knife held against her throat.The unseen assailant stole her bags, slashed her tires . . . and disappeared. Shaken and bruised, Miranda was nonetheless determined to put the assault quickly out of her mind. Then comes a distraction in the form of a summons to Italy to verify the authenticity of a valuable Renaissance bronze of a Medici courtesan known as "The Dark Lady." However, instead of cementing Miranda's position as the leading expert in her field, the job unexpectedly nearly destroys it when her professional judgment is called into question. Emotionally estranged from her mother, her brother immersed in his own troubles-and a bottle-Miranda, desperate to restore her reputation, has no one to turn to . . . except Ryan Boldari, a seductive art thief whose own agenda forces them into a reluctant and uneasy alliance.Now, it has become frighteningly clear that the incident that day in Maine was not a simple mugging, and that "The Dark Lady" may possess as many secrets as its beautiful namesake once did. For Miranda, forced to rely on herself-and an enigmatic partner who offers her suspicion and an intoxicating passion-the only way home is filled with treachery, deception, and a danger that threatens them all.







This is New York Times andUSA Todaybestselling author Jennifer Crusie's novel about long shots, risk management, true love, and great shoes. . . . Minerva Dobbs knows how to work the odds. Calvin Morrisey always plays to win. But when they face off, neither one is prepared. Because when real life meets true love, all bets are off. . . . Minerva Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet, even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs, even if she does wear great shoes and keep him on his toes. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. But fate has other plans, and it's not long before Min and Cal meet again. Soon they're dealing with a jealous ex-boyfriend, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, a determined psychologist, chaos theory, a freakishly intelligent cat, Chicken Marsala, and more risky propositions than either of them ever dreamed of. Including the biggest gamble of all---true love.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday Fill In


1. Good times: family and friends.
2. Come help finish decorating my home.

3. Sleigh bells ring are you listening.

4. It's OK to have just a little.

5. Once more I am running behind schedule.

6. Will this crazy weather end?

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to finish Christmas shopping(I hope), tomorrow my plans include a Baby Shower and Sunday, I want to relax in front of the tree!
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Tablescape #14 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

It's Thursday and time for Tablescape Thursdays hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I am having so much fun decorating my table each week. Be sure to visit Susan and see all the lovely tables for this week. Santa Claus is coming to town!
Santa is a tea light holder. The jolly of elf and the peppermint trees are from Kohl's.Red chargers from Target. White dinner plates from Walmart and Santa plates from Walgreen's. Santa plates were $1.00 each. They also had elf and snowmen.Stemware glasses were FREE! My school was throwing out old holiday decorations and I snatched them up. I have 10 of them. They are made by Libby. Silverware is Debbie Mum. They were purchased from Target after Christmas sale many years ago. Love the snowflake design.

Napkins are from Walmart and the napkins rings from Kohl's. Love my denim Christmas tablecloth. I purchased this many moons ago at the after Christmas sale at Penney's.
Another view of the peppermint tree. It's very sparkly with glitter.
A view with the lights off. There isn't enough candlelight to show up.
One last view of my table.
Thanks for stopping by. Happy Holidays!

Monday, December 07, 2009

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don’t count, eBooks & audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.


Here are the books that came into my house this past week. They are all from the Mystery Guild Book Club. Have you read any of them? Let me know your thoughts.


Happy Reading!

Friday, December 04, 2009

Friday Fill In


1. Wait! Wait, don't forget the tape.

2. Cleaning the face is followed at once by applying moisturizer.

3. The trouble is I haven't completed by Christmas decorating.

4. My brother is many miles away.

5. With a faint pop it dropped to the floor.

6. The stormy day is shadowy and ominous.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to snow in Texas, tomorrow my plans include a jewelry party and Sunday, I want to finish my Christmas decorating!
This meme is hosted by Janet here.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, December 03, 2009

Tablescape # 13 It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas

It's Thursday and time for Tablescape Thursdays hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I am having so much fun decorating my table each week. Be sure to visit Susan and see all the lovely tables for this week. Santa BurgundySanta IvorySanta GoldMy wedding china Nortiake, pattern La Prada. Chargers in a plum color from Target.Gold trimmed stainless from Oneida.Our wedding crystal, pattern Antique Lace A different view of the table

Mercury glass tea light holders in gold and silver from Target.My three Santa's in the candlelight. The Santa's are tree toppers purchased from Kmart many years ago.
Thanks for stopping by. Stay warm and have a great day!