May 24 2013

Summer Bench

Okay, I know it’s not actually summer yet . But, for me the long Memorial Day weekend ( here in the US) is the “unofficial” start of summer fun. I’m ready for sitting outside, playing in the water, grilling on the barbecue, bike rides, and plenty of happy memory making. No matter if you enjoy …

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May 22 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 89

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have Tricia from Upcycled Stuff as my co host  The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. You gain visibility for your blog and …

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May 22 2013

Snowballs on the Table

Happy oxymoron day! ( wordy wordless Wednesday) We’ve had some rain recently and our pom pom bush , also known as, snowball bush (Snowball Viburnum Bush) is loving it! I clipped some blooms to bring inside. I always enjoy having cut flowers on the table. Have you brought flowers into your home recently? What kind? …

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May 21 2013

Life Decisions

It’s tid bit Tuesday..that’s right sweet bloggy friends, it;s time for a little over sharing. When my AARP membership came a few years ago I never thought I’d use it for much. Truth is I get a lot of discounts when I flash that little red card When you reach a certain age you start thinking about the future a …

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May 20 2013

Mini Strawberry Trifle

You may have noticed a new crop of  fresh berries at your market lately. I buy fresh strawberries every time I go to the market. But soon they will be coming straight to our table from our garden! I eat a lot of strawberries ( a lot). This light and fresh dessert is a lovely …

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May 17 2013

Life Is Like A Donut

Oops yesterday’s blog hop had a hiccup.  :-( the linky for the blog hop was having tech issues…please  link up today. I can’t wait to see what you share  (Sorry for the delay ) okay on to today’s post! Life is like a donut….. I believe God is the baker The donut is just waiting …

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May 15 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 88

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have Jen from Through My Creative Mind as my co host The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. You gain visibility for your …

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May 15 2013

Lets Play

It’s oxymoron day here at Katherines Corner “wordy wordless Wednesday” I thought I’d share a photo of our sweet Izzy. He’s asking you to play. He loves his toys. He has far to many…hanging head low…yes this is my fault Do you spoil your pets? SEE YOU AT THE HOP TOMORROW!!! TIME FOR TEA GIVEAWAY …

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May 13 2013

A Little Pick Me Up

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend.  It is Tid Bit Tuesday …time for over sharing…Many of you know that my beautiful Mother went back home yesterday, after a lovely two week visit. Time flew and it was a pure joy having her here. Especially for Mothers day. I was feeling a bit down in …

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May 13 2013

Gone

Mom went back home today……………… Hugs Katherine

May 12 2013

Home Is Where Your Mom Is

Happy Mothers Day to all of the Mothers and Mother figures in our lives. Hoping your day is a sweet one.♥ how to you spell Mother? Love

May 10 2013

Honoring Mother

The joy filled merriment continues as we  relish every moment of time spent with my lovely angel Mum ( Mom, Mother, Mummy). Those of you who have joined me on facebook have seen this sweet photo of Izzy and my Mother ( he loves her too) Having her here to visit has just been wonderful. …

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May 08 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 87

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have Paige from  Eco Mom as my co host this week  The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. You gain visibility for your …

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May 08 2013

Her Hands

It’s oxymoron day ( wordy wordless Wednesday ) . For those of you who aren’t “in the know”, giggle  My beautiful Mother is visiting us. We are making happy memories and I am overjoyed to have her here. Linking to – In the moment Can you guess what she is making See You at the Hop Tomorrow!  linking …

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May 07 2013

On The Cover Of The

It’s tid bit Tuesday and over sharing is the theme I have the song on the cover of the rolling stone in my head this morning ( by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show). Why you may ask….well maybe you didn’t ask but I’ll tell you anyway .     My photo is on the …

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May 06 2013

Did Someone Say Dessert

Hello sweet bloggy friends. We have been busy making happy memories with my beautiful Mother. It is such a blessing to have her visiting. I tried to make it around to as many linkers from Thursday’s hop as possible(  If you left a comment chances are I made it over  )We made Mum my anniversary ribs …

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May 03 2013

Time For Tea Giveaway

It’s May and time for a new giveaway. This month that means it is time for tea too.  It all started with this beautiful china teacup and it just went on from there. Wes the talented artist at Hot Coffee Art generously provided the poster print I framed for you. He is also offering a …

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May 01 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 86

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have The Lovely ladies from BeBetsy, Sharon and Denise and Rebecca from  This Bountiful Backyard as my co hosts this week. The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and …

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May 01 2013

Pretty Little Pear Tree

Its Oxymoron day! Wordy wordless Wednesday. Our beautiful pear tree is blossoming a wonderful thing to see in the morning sun     PEAR TREE Silver dust lifted from the earth, higher than my arms reach, you have mounted. O silver, higher than my arms reach you front us with great mass; no flower ever …

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Apr 29 2013

The Scoop

What…..two posts in one day thats okay this one rolls over to tommorow!  You were probably expecting a “scoop” of ice cream. But I have something I know you will enjoy ( hmm if you recognize that from Rocky and Bullwinkle give yourself applause). I’m happy to be the guest host at Anita’s ( Cedar …

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Apr 29 2013

A Little Bit French

Bonjou, mes amis! I had fun with the title of today’s post. I hope you had a lovely weekend. Ours was very busy and the weather was teasing us with warmer temps, But we know a cool front is just around the corner. We did take advantage of the weather and we spent time outside …

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Apr 26 2013

Something Is Missing

Happy Friday sweet souls, this week has flown by for me. I hope it has been a positive week for you. There is something missing in our front living room…….. I changed the mantle and a few accessories a while ago. I’m not going to show you everything until its completed. But, I thought it …

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Apr 24 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 85

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have Sharon from Educate With Toys  as my co host this week. The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. You gain visibility for your blog and make bloggy …

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Apr 24 2013

Brighten My Windowsill

Wow, Wednesday already, this week is running away from me. I’ve been happily working on a blog makeover for a client and I almost forgot to post…well, I can’t let that happen! As I was filling my kettle for my morning tea, I looked out of the kitchen window at the snow covered mountains. Yes, …

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Apr 23 2013

Just Ten Things

Wow another Tid Bit Tuesday already. I’ll be over sharing a few random things you most likely don’t know about me, and hoping you will share a few things with me too                                                                                           image source 1- My husband and I found each other through a mutual friend and met …

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Apr 22 2013

Lemon Cups

Sometimes I feel like a mad scientist as I play around with things in the kitchen. I gave this one a few tries until I was happy. I originally tried this using filo dough….I didn’t like the results so I changed it to puff pastries. Easier to work with and tastes delicious too. These would be …

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Apr 19 2013

Spring Hat Door Hanger Lets Get Crafty

It’s been a long while since I shared anything crafty. I need more hours in the day, giggle. I used to make these hats with my Mother years ago. Instead of a traditional Spring wreath try this easy and pretty alternative.:-) What You Need Straw hat Ribbon Artificial flowers Glue gun and glue sticks Wire …

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Apr 17 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 84

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have Melissa from Serendipity and Spice as my co host this week. The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. You gain visibility for your blog and make bloggy …

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Apr 17 2013

Hung Out To Dry

It’s oxymoron day! Happy Wordy Wordless Wednesday sweet bloggy friends. A Clothesline Poem (Anonymous) A clothesline was a news forecast, to neighbors passing by. There were no secrets you could keep when clothes were hung to dry. It also was a friendly link, for neighbors always knew If company had stopped on by to spend …

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Apr 16 2013

A Somber Post

No tid bit Tuesday today sweet bloggy friends.The tragedy at the Boston Marathon urges me to ask you to join me in prayer. To ask for strength and healing for all of those affected by this horrible tragedy. I ask you to include the police officers, emergency workers, all of the volunteers and others who …

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