The Dresser: A New Kind of Reality Show

Our Friday Photo Challenge for Chania  RAZMATAZ was to photograph our bedroom dresser. Warts, dust, weirdness and all.  So when I saw that THIS was lying on the dresser when I went to take my picture, I fought against all instincts to remove it.

Reality ain't pretty people.  Especially in the Boston household.  However, there are some redeeming features to MY dresser (not showing Mr. T's out of respect - to you, not him):

Although one might question why if he's Mr. Tennis why do I have a tennis arrangement on MY dresser?  As I said, I am not photographing his dresser. No more questions.

Yes, we are big TV nuts. Enough said. No shame, it's just a fact.

Here's a more gentle side of the dresser. Lotions, a jewelry box and....

Try to ignore the drain-thingy - please...

.... hey what's that near the jewelry box you ask?

You had to ask didn't you?  Well, they don't call me The Boston Lady for nothing!  Afterall they do sleep in this room too!

Thanks Chania!

An Oldie, But a Goodie

Ziggy, our first dog just waiting for a chance to launch into the water and play with those big "dogs" on the other side.  Gramps Lakehouse about 1980.

Joining Angela's Tuesday Show and Tail!  Check out some of the other great animal tales, er tails...



Thrifty Treasures for a Special Wedding

My FDIL (future Daughter-in-law for those who don't know the lingo) is a very energetic and creative person and these attributes are certainly being utilized in her planning of her wedding to my son, The Writer.

I had anticipated as the MOG (mother of the groom - come on get with it!) I would be wearing beige and watching from the sidelines during wedding plans and preparations, but Sammy (FDIL) has graciously asked for my input and has even trusted me and my "Orlando Dream Team" of thrift/junk/vintage and bargain-hunting friends to help her acquire some items.

The wedding is to be nearby in Winter Park, Florida, so it makes sense to get as many of the needed items here instead of transporting them from California.

I'm not going to reveal too much of her plans because that is Sammy's perogative, but I wanted to share some of the goodies I've picked up this week at the thrift, a flea market and an antique store - with the help of a couple of members of the "Dream Team"

I will go as far to say that Sammy envisions a vintage and garden feel to her wedding and reception, thus the deployment of local "DT" (dream team!) talent.

Everyone's favorite, the blue Ball mason jars were the target this past week and I scored several hits at great prices.

I was lucky to find two this size at a flea market on Anna Maria Island last weekend. Two for $9, a very good deal from what I've seen on prices of these larger jars.

Garage sale find this week, lovely vintage linen table square.

Add the two large Ball jars from AMI...

Plus white pitchers and white vase found at thrift. And two more Ball jars from garage sale.

Three more Ball jars from antique store spring sale and a candelabra!

Another item on the DT list. For $6 I couldn't pass it up.

So relaxing..

That's it for now.  Thanks Sammy for including me in the fun!  Dream Team awaits further assignments!



Photo Challenge - Outdoors

Friday Photo Challenge over at RAZMATAZ this week is "Outdoors".

Since I spent a glorious weekend outdoors just recently, I'd like to share a few more photos of the beautiful Anna Maria Island, here in FL.

If you look very closely to the right of the point you will make out a delicate silhouette of a heron fishing for his dinner.

Sunset from the pier where we ate dinner our last night.

Mr. Tennis enjoys the fresh air and beautiful view while waiting for dinner!

Thanks Chania for hosting once again!

It Just Goes to Show You...

...you can live in a state for 35 years and still end up in places you never knew existed and the whole world opens up and changes!

What a gem we found in Anna Maria Island, just south of Bradenton, Florida.

Started out with a cute little motel (dog friendly, I might add)

Yes, Virginia, there is a bathroom that's smaller than the one we have at home.  (But very nicely done!)

Progressed to awesome restaurants and shops, or in this case a restaurant/shop that I know will appeal to many of you vintagey, shabby, chic, antiquey types. 

Funny Signs..

Lots of pretty little houses and cottages.

Beaches and sunsets...

Not to mention topping it all off with a wedding in a small chapel, followed by a beachside reception that was just as perfect as the couple who just tied the knot.



Congratulations to Heather and Scott!

Week of Hecticness Ends. Boston Lady Retreats for the Weekend to Wedding at the Beach. Details to follow...

We've never been to Ana Maria, Island on the West Coast of Florida.  Will take lots of pictures to share. 

And yes, of course, THEY are coming too.



Be back soon!