Kay Ellen

Saved from the Trash

Hi Blogging friends,

Sweet Kari and Kajisa want us all to share our trash to treasure finds. Join in the fun!

I pulled this old window out of the trash. It has made a great backdrop for my birdbath in the garden.

This old iron scroll chair I pulled out of the trash a few years ago. I wish I had a before picture. The original upholstery was red vinyl with sparkles! The iron finish was an antique gold.
Can you picture it? lol

Today the chair has a tropical look and sits in my bedroom.

You never know what you may find in the trash!

This was originally an iron stand for an ash tray.
I couldn't wait to find a new creative way to use this dis-guarded piece. 

What have you rescued from the trash? Please share;-)

Can't wait to hear from you!

:KayEllen

Spring is Here

Hello Friends!

I am back from my anniversary get away. It was so nice to sleep in and relax. We had wonderful time and amazing weather. Everywhere I looked I saw such gorgeous blooms to admire and smell.

When we arrived back home I headed right for my garden, I guess you could say I have Spring Fever!

After enjoying my garden it was time to get back to work, busy picking out paint for a large remodel in progress.

 

Checking on the new tile in the guest bathroom, glass blocks are installed and tile is completed in the shower. Now we are ready for paint!

In the kitchen, I am thrilled that the granite is installed! I think I need to talk to the electrician about possibly adding a little more length to the pendant lights, what do guys think?

I also want to have the support post trimmed out in wood to match the cabinets ... I just sent the cabinet maker a text message ;-)

Well... my list is getting longer as I look at this photo.

Blessed are the flexible, we don't break ... and the more things off my hit list means we are getting closer to being done.

Thank you for stopping by!

:KayEllen

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P.S.
My husband and I were really touched by all your anniversary wishes!

We enjoyed our little vacation and we didn't have to travel too far, we stayed at the beautiful Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa.

The Lobby is a great place to hang out and relax.

We enjoyed sitting near the fireplace with our coffee at night.

We loved our Anniversary dinner, a French inspired multi-course meal at the Napa Rose Restaurant, what a treat!

We will never forget our special time away.

Reflecting on a Special Day

Hi Friends,

I am thinking of a special day gone by and remembering that music was playing.

It was a beautiful Spring day in March of 1984. The day was filled with hopes and dreams yet to come.

You could smell the lilacs in my bouquet and around the church. I was excited to say the words I DO.  

We were so young! It is amazing to me that it has been Twenty Five years!

We had a large wedding party filled with family and friends.  

 Our first toast as man and wife.

We had a string quartet perform during the wedding and our reception. I grew up playing string instruments and the piano. I enjoyed selecting the music that was played for our special day.

I can hear the music like it was yesterday. 

Leaving the church to run away on our honeymoon. Rice throwing in full swing.

Thank you for stopping by and celebrating twenty five years with me!

I am off to spend a few days away with my husband to reflect and celebrate our Silver Anniversary!
God has richly blessed us.

Special hugs to my pink friends for their visit to my blog.

See you all when I return!

1Corinthians 13:13

:KayEllen

Pillow talk and shades of Green

Hello Blogging Friends!

Let's grab a cup of tea and have some fun.

My friends Kari and Kijsa are having a Pillow party today. Stop by and say hello and check out the assortment of pillows on parade!

I adore pillows and how they can add personality to a room. I selected a few pillows with shades of green to share in honor of St Patrick's Day!

This needle point pillow adds softness and a french garden feel.

 

I love to mix patterns and textures.

A rope trim can really dress up a pillow.

This is such a sweet pillow. Darling detail on the flower and dragonfly.

Love this one too!
My friends from Bird Brain Designs sell the patterns and materials to make the heart and spring inspired pillow. Check out their website for more details.

Here is a spring inspired chair. Crisp cotton seat and a silky pale blue pillow. Don't sit down on the bird's nest. 

A bright and cheery green bistro chair with wonderful fabric and detailed trim.

Sealah no sew tape is perfect for a project like this chair. The piping on the seat I would suggest using  1/8 " double sided tape to attach. For the trim around the base of the chair I would use 1/2 " tape.  You may want to purchase Jodees Inc five yard variety pack to start...it gives you several widths of the no sew adhesive tape. Plenty in the pack to try a few projects.
You will find once you start using it is a lot faster then sewing, glue or stitch witchery.

Happy St.Patrick's day to all my Irish Friends out in blog land. Dress up your table tonight with a few leaves and a soft lace table cloth.

Bless your family and make them feel special.

You could also pick some greenery from the yard and fill a vase with your cuttings.

Have a wonderful day!

I am putting this post up very late so I am off to bed!

Good night!

:KayEllen

Feels like Spring

Hi Friends!

We are starting to see signs of Spring in Southern California. I thought you would enjoy a few pics from our recent trip to Disneyland. You may notice some Pink inspiration:)

The flowers are beautiful at the Disneyland resort. The gardener's do an amazing job making the landscape look stunning. I have decided they must work all night long. You never see anyone during the day manicuring the park.

We had fabulous weather.

Beautiful white puffy clouds and a spring feel in the air.

 More charming greenery around Snow Whites castle.

Gerber daisy's dancing in the wind.

Birthday hats on Main Street filled with spring flowers on the lamp posts.

Walked around California Adventure and went on a few rides.

Found some aroma therapy near the entrance of the Grand Californian Hotel. I could have hung out there all day!

These two were so cute to watch. Just walking around the park. Love is in the air.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Thank you for stopping by.

A big hug to my friends from Pink Saturday!

Spring Blessings,

:KayEllen

Remodel in Progress

Hi blogging friends,

Do you enjoy peeking in on a remodel in progress?

I thought you might like to see this project that I am in the process of working on.

My client is adding on to their home; a new kitchen, dining room, family room, guest bedroom and bath.

 

We have been shopping for sinks and faucets.

Selecting granite with beautiful movement in the slab. This piece is from Brazil.

Here comes the crane to pick it up!

New bathroom tile and detailed pieces for the back splash.

Framing started in the new year.

Drywall and white primer is completed on the walls.

 

Cabinets are getting installed this week!

There is still a lot more work to be done. Each step is very exciting to see.

I will keep you updated as we progress to the end of the remodel.

Fun to peek in as the rooms transform into a warm inviting space.

Until next time...

:KayEllen

Happy Birthday Mark!

Hello Friends!

Celebrating my husbands birthday today!

 

Singing and cutting the cake!

We love you!

Blessing to you on your special day ;-)

Going to the happiest place on earth to celebrate the day!

Kay,Kyle and Paige

Never a dull moment

Hi Blogging Friends,

We live in fast paced world. Each day filled to the brim with activities.

A fine balancing act we try to pull off every day. 

I love living a full life and I wouldn't change a thing...except and extra hour would be nice wouldn't it?!

My teens are in full swing with Rugby and Track. Every where I look... there are socks, gym bags, water bottles that have multiplied and are scattered all over my house. Really it is hilarious. One day I found a 16 water bottles!!! Under the table, stuck in the sofa, at the foot of the bed, inside shoes,
top of the staircase, the laundry basket and our schnauzer had one in her mouth!
You get the idea.

I love watching my teens and the excitement they feel before a meet or a game.

From the track meet...

To the Rugby field.

 

Tie your shoes!

Back to the track...

Tie your shoes!

 

Ready...Set....Go!

You go girl ;-)

Get the ball!

Motrin and Ice for a quick time out.

Feeling better and back in the game.

Never a dull moment. I am blessed to be their Mom and cheering them on.

:KayEllen

He will be missed

Hello blogging friends,

Pastor Ralph Arthur our good friend and one of the pastors from our church Harvest Christian Fellowship passed away suddenly on February 21. Not feeling well Saturday morning he laid down for a morning nap and woke up a while later for his first day in heaven.

This man loved to serve people, he was drawn to take on all of the "tough" pastoral jobs (cancer, bereavement, convalescent, hospital visitation ministries and performed many memorial services). He touched so many lives in our church family and in the Riverside Community.

He was an amazingly giving man. A Pastor, Father, Husband, Brother, Worship Leader and now a citizen of Heaven.

Please join me in praying for his Family. He is survived by his wife Cheri, and children Tommy, Joshua, David, Caleb and Andrea.

Ralph's favorite Bible verse was Psalms 116:1-2

He will truly be missed, his warm smile, encouraging words and his servant heart will not be forgotten soon. Ralph has left an dynamic legacy for his family and our church.

He blessed our family and we feel privileged to have known him.

2 Corinthians 5:7-8
For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

my church's website:
www.harvest.org

To leave condolences for the Arthur family...
Ralph.harvest.org

With sincere sympathy,

:KayEllen and Family