Finally, its cool!

This weather has been torture! While my husband was home on leave, we searched about a 75 mile radius for a window air conditioner, WITH NO LUCK! Can you believe it? Since I have been doing genealogy lately, I wonder what our ancestors did when it was hot out. Their was no electricity, and no air conditioners. Poor souls. That being said, this picture of Layla reminds me to relax and enjoy the ride. She was dressed in this sweater, had to have it buttoned, stocking hat and a southwestern patterned skirt, oh, and her snow boots. I just shook my head and grabbed the camera. Her brother and I needless to say were wearing as little as we could to stay cool. She definitely marches to her own drums, and I hope she never looses that!

This is supposed to be a votive holder, and I hung it where I have some other plants and jewelry until I could decide what to do with it. I got to thinking that it would be cool if there was some sort of plant in it, and even cooler if it would drape down over the edges and climb the chain. What better a plant than ivy? I thought it turned out very pretty. I don't know how much space it will need for roots, but hopefully it will grow and stay pretty.

And last, the shakers. What do you do when your Aunt collects Salt and Pepper Shakers, you find a little pair at Michael's for a buck, and you have embellishments lying around? Alter the shakers of course! Best part of all, these will be sent for her birthday coming up; what a surprise and totally unique. There probably will never be another set like them EVER!! I tucked some teal ribbon inside the shakers to jazz them up a bit. I hope she likes them, I know I do!