The Clock is Ticking....Farewell 2014!

Hi Everyone!

It is hard to believe that is in time for another "year in review."  I am approaching my three year blogiversary.  I have really enjoyed my humble little blog and feel that I have grown and improved over the years.

I have a  long way to go and I am not even close to how I would like my blog to look, read or feel.  It has been a kooky three years with several health roadblocks that prevented me from really sharpening things up. While I am not planning to take the blog world by storm, I am interested in putting together quality posts with quality pictures to go along with it.  In that direction, I have purchased a Canon Rebel and have had fun these past few days playing around with it.  My photos won't become artistic works any time soon, but they will be a vast improvement over the old point and shoot! I also have more time to devote to projects,  posting, blogging and corresponding - all those things that are so important to being a good blogger.

Thank you to the many friends who have stuck with me during these three early years.  Sometimes I wonder if it is worth the time, but it always comes back to yes.  And with that, my 2015 Bluebird 1959 new year's resolution is to be the best blogger I can be.  That doesn't mean the best blogger. Just the best  I can be.  I hope you will join me for the ride!

Now on to my top five viewed posts:



Who would have thought a cheap little picture from Wal-Mart would be my top viewed post of the year?!  See the full post at I Fell in Love at Wal-Mart.

Found an olive bucket knock off at Wal-Mart for a song.  Check out how I transformed it to mimic the real one on the left at You Put the Suds in the Olive Bucket.

I found some cool old crates to use as storage in my newly created nook.  Read about them at Vintage Crates.

In a related and popular post, check out the nook Mr. Bluebird created for me. Look! A Nook!

These were so easy to make and I just love how they turned out.  Sadly, the two cats both passed this year, one just a few weeks ago. See how you can make your own Pet Silhouettes.

Again - and as always - thank you from the bottom of my heart for choosing to be a part of Bluebird 1959.  There are many, many blogs out there to read and I am humbled and grateful that you have made time to visit mine.  Happy New Year to you and yours.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jane

Harvest Decor





 

Hi Everyone! Hope your week is off to a good start.  It surely was a beautiful fall day in my neck of the woods.  Thought I would share some of my harvest décor with you today.  I am keeping it simple this year, and decorating for the entire season through Thanksgiving.  

 

 

 

Foyer

 

 

Foyer

 

(picked up the green wicker console table over the summer - may have a date with some paint one of these days)

 



 

Family Room

 

Picked up the awesome olive bucket at WalMart of all places - came with a live mum plant in it for under $15.00!

Bought this cute Roseville pitcher at an antique mall yesterday for $14.00! Love the crazing, cracks, and chops.  Perfect colors for our family room

 



 

 

 

Kitchen

 

Placed some mini pumpkins, acorns, and fall picks in my super huge ball jar, along with a flameless candle on a timer.  So cozy at night!

 

These cute little guys will be celebrating their 32nd year with us! The first year we were married, Mr. Bluebird had to go away for a few days on a business trip and had to leave very early in the morning.  When I awoke, these little guys were on his pillow! Pretty sweet.

That's it for today!  Have a great week and as always, thanks for stopping by.

Jane

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