Hi Jen. No, I haven't posted since either Wednesday or Thursday. My neighbor gave me a couple of huge bags of grapes and a lot of cucumbers, and we got four baskets of peaches, so although I took pictures, I haven't even uploaded them. I've made grape jelly, peach jam, hot pepper jelly, two kinds of pickles, and put 12 quarts of peaches in the freezer to go with the 20 quarts of blueberries. I may take pictures of the canned booty and post it. I enjoy canning and pickling,or I wouldn't do it, but it is tiring and time consuming. kay

Oh, Oakley - yet another inspiration pic! I love French enamelware and have lusted after the "real deal" on Etsy and eBay, but can't bring myself to part with that kind of $$. I was standing in the checkout line at JoAnn's Fabric last week (with DH in tow) and noticed a woman carrying a couple of cream-colored replicas and am still kicking myself for not getting out of line and going to find them on the shelves. Yesterday I went to a garage sale that an acquaintance was having and loaded up on goodies: Two wonderful antique pitcher and bowl sets ($30 for the pair!), a 7-piece set of rose-decorated Victorian china including a pitcher (without the bowl) and a large chamber pot, a couple of sweet, snuggly throws, a set of quilted placemats and table runner, several small china pieces - pitchers and plates, and a cute quilted pillow. I think I spent $100 in all, and am so pleased with my good deals! I have an out-of-state work conference to attend this next week which is going to be grueling (16+ hour days), but perhaps the following week/end I'll focus on painting the fireplace surround in our bedroom. Still leaning toward BM Antique White. Still having fun transforming this little old house! :-)

The other Carol I know is also having health issues, but does not post much anymore. I do really try to read minds, but then like my kids tell me they need a mind for me to read---LOL

Just to confirm you aren't crazy, I remember someone commenting on their flat seat cushions. It seems it was about a month ago. I don't remember the kitchen though.