A Trip To New York

My family and I had a wonderful time on our vacation.

We drove out 7 hours away from home to be on the Lake Erie side of New York. 

We  visited Niagara Falls ( more on that later )

We stopped half way up and stayed at a campground that wasn't that much fun and went into the pool and that was about it, then the next day we drove some more and went to another campground that was much better then the last one and enjoyed a day of hanging out. 

The next stop was our last campground for the rest of the week and it was on Lake Erie and were had a trail near our sight to walk to a private beach area and the water was perfect and there were waves and I love it! 

Here are some photo's I took on the ride 

Barns, farms, and wide open spaces and went through some adorable towns.

2nd campground we stayed at

Stop at the state beach before going into the 3rd campground

the three of them hanging out at the tent

The private beach we swam at 

I hope you enjoy my photos I have more to show but now I need to get ready to go out for a night of friends birthday parties...Have a wonderful weekend!

Features & Simply Creations Link Party # 18

I'm back from vacation! I'm actually glad to be back, we had a wonderful time and now I'm ready to get back to my house, my bed and my work. 

I can't believe August is around the corner, my 2 stepson's birthdays are coming up so I'll be planning a party, school starts August 30th and we will be school shopping and my birthday is also coming up.

August will be a busy month but I'm glad its almost here. 

I can't wait to work on my projects I've neglected, first thing is finish the chairs and build the bar. 

On the road I viewed my blog but didn't get much service for my internet card so I couldn't email or do much in most areas. 

Tomorrow I will post about my trip and some photo's and get to my emails. 

Here are the features from last weeks party.

{1} A darling girl's bedroom makeover by Oak Ridge Revial

I adore this room and love the cream colored walls with the pale blue ceilings, I also love the vintage stool for a side table. 

{2}Sweet Sewn Stictches  sweet 1st birthday party decorations are amazing

The decorations are so sweet and simple, I love the labels on the bottles.

{3} Tres Chere re-purposed items to create this!

Its absolutely adorable and love the sheers over the top!

{4} Kitchen makeover by Crafting In The Rain

You need to see the before picture, what a transformation!

{5} Lovely end table revamp by The East Barn

Thank you to everyone who linked up, I had 93 link ups and was amazed! I can't wait to get my blog back up and running! Thank you again and again!

Party On!

Simply Creations Friday Link party rules

1. Link up a craft, sewing project, furniture renovation, tutorials,room makeover, organizing or a food item, even a Etsy shop, you can link up as many times as you want and it can be an old project just make sure you link to the direct page the project is on.

2. Please add my button to your post or anywhere on your blog, you can find it on the right side of this page

3. Please be sweet and visit at least a couple other links. Everyone loves comments or a new friend.

4.  I'd love it if you'd Follow me so you can join my next party and feature giveaways 

By entering your link, you are giving me permission to use any part of your post including pictures in a feature on Simple Home Life.

Features & Simply Creations Link Party # 17

Even though I'll be away on Vacation soon I will still have my link party up, thank goodness for scheduled post options.

Enjoy 

Features

{1} Hanging daybed by EllaBoo & Co.

She decorates beautifully, and I love the daybed and how she didn't paint it.

{2} Corner House Blog's paper come wreath tutorial

This is so crafty and creative, love it.

{3} The Modern Cottage desk makeover.

I truly love every makeover she does!

{4} Painted cushions by Copy Craft

I never though of this, it is a great idea! I love the yellow stripes.

{5} Beautiful blue nightstand makeover by Apothecary Home

Love the transformation!

As always thank you and I really appreciate all who come and join my party!

Simply Creations Friday Link party rules

1. Link up a craft, sewing project, furniture renovation, tutorials,room makeover, organizing or a food item, even a Etsy shop, you can link up as many times as you want and it can be an old project just make sure you link to the direct page the project is on.

2. Please add my button to your post or anywhere on your blog, you can find it on the right side of this page

3. Please be sweet and visit at least a couple other links. Everyone loves comments or a new friend.

4.  I'd love it if you'd Follow me so you can join my next party and feature giveaways 

By entering your link, you are giving me permission to use any part of your post including pictures in a feature on Simple Home Life.

Where Have I been

I'm slacking on my blog, I've been busy busy packing and painting and friends visiting and I can not wait to leave for vacation.

We are driving up 7 and half hours to camp around Irving, New York. 

I have never been this far up in New York and excited to see how its going to be. I've been camping ever since I was little. We used to go in the Cape Cod for camping and then we started going to Lake Sebago, Maine since I was 12 and went every summer until this year. Having a new family member ( Zoey our pup ) we wanted to take her with us but were we go we can't bring dogs.So this year we decided to go somewhere new. 

We are driving in a camper, we've never done that either.

I have to say its will be pretty cool. The kids can sit on the couch or at the table when were driving. I can even pop popcorn in the microwave for a snack.

Its also been really easy to pack, I just put things away and put food in the fridge. 

From left to right

1. Driver area

2. stove and microwave area

3.sink

4. couch

5.bunk beds and the big bed,and lots of closet space.

6. our bed

7. Zoey waiting to leave

8. bunk beds

We are leaving soon and I still have a lot to do, most of the kids clothes are packed, we just have a lot of last minute things to do.

I also had another custom order chevron tags for a lovely customer on Etsy. I finished it in one day and will be mailing them today.

This time there in plum color.

My mother came by yesterday to see if I wanted some of my grandmother's items. She sadly passed away in May but was ill and she went peacefully and happy.

I'm really thrilled to have a few items from her to keep and hand down to my kids someday.

I received these Bombay TV trays, we dont normally eat in the living room, but when we have parties and friends over it would be nice for everyone to have a table.

I also got this neat tray table? It is also from Bombay and its interesting. 

My mother says its a server. It folds up for easy storage. 

and last I put a few of my finds on my corner hutch.

These pearls were also my Grandmother's and I wanted to show them off in the dish. 

I will start my link party tonight and I hope everyone will join. I promise to get back to my blog as soon as vacation is over.

Have a lovely day!

Yard-Sale Finds

Kids are away this weekend so this morning the pup and I went to some yard-sales, including one at the relatives

From left to right

A old wood ladder with chippy paint, perfect for a plant stand or decorative purpose. 

Cost- free

My favorite find, a vintage coke a cola crate

Cost- $5

A set of 3 vintage tins

Cost- free

Bali mason jar salt and pepper shakers

Cost- Free

A vintage Bali blue mason jar

Cost- free

Extra-Large U.S. Map Poster Canvas by Dogwood Kids 

Cost- $3.00

This was a delightful yard-sale weekend.

I also went to the local farm stand and picked up Mass grown corn on the cob, roman lettuce and a bunch of other stuff for tonight, my sister and her guy are coming up tonight for a barbecue. 

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Saturday!

 

 

please stop by my Link Party

Simply Creation's Features

Today I'm sharing my favorites from last week's Simply Creation's Link Party, normally I do them when I start the party but didn't have the time so enjoy the features and if you see your project or idea please grab a button if you'd like and dont forget to check out the Link party HERE

{1}  Lovely etc's  turned a vanity into two nightstands

I think this is so creative, I will be looking for a vanity now that I can do this to, the kids need some nightstands.

{2} Beautiful bench makeover by Lather.Write.Repeat

Loving the fun & bright fabric!

{3} 552 East Furniture Design 's dresser makeover

I love this dresser, especially the gorgeous hardware and the little wheels!

{4} A picnic table makeover by Palmer Home

I love the stripes.

{5} HomeRoad's wall cubbie cabinet

with a little distressing, graphic fabric for a backing she made this lovely

{6} Monogrammed Bar cart by Keller Creative

This bar cart is so cute, perfect for parties!

{7} Embracing Chnage's door to outdoor table

Love the sawhorse style legs and the colors and everything else about this table!

I hope everyone enjoyed the features and check out the link party

also I'm looking for anyone interested in doing a giveaway on my blog for the end of the summer please e-mail me if your interest! Thanks!

Simply Creations Link Party #16

Hey guys I'm late on the link party today, I just got home I've been out all day and decided I'll just do the link party tonight and tomorrow I will show the features from last weeks link up hope everyone understands how busy summertime can be with the kiddies.

We are also busy planning our trip that we are taking to New York soon and this is what were going in

I'm so excited I can't wait to leave.

Okay so on to the party, and check back tomorrow for the features!

 Simply Creations Friday Link party rules

1. Link up a craft, sewing project, furniture renovation, tutorials,room makeover, organizing or a food item, even a Etsy shop, you can link up as many times as you want and it can be an old project just make sure you link to the direct page the project is on.

2. Please add my button to your post or anywhere on your blog, you can find it on the right side of this page

3. Please be sweet and visit at least a couple other links. Evey one loves comments or a new friend.

4.  I'd love it if you'd Follow me so you can join my next party and feature giveaways 

By entering your link, you are giving me permission to use any part of your post including pictures in a feature on Simple Home Life.

OutdoorTable Ideas

I'm working on my outdoor bard server right now. Once that is complete I'm going to move on to my next project, and maybe I might even get a few things done before summer is over. 

One of my plans is to make a canopy for the patio, I have my dads old pop up canopy base and all I need to do is spray paint it and make a cover with drop cloth and maybe even paint it? I also think adding curtains to the side would be nice like the shear ones on my porch. 

My big project idea is building a long outdoor table. 

I want a table that is long to fit a good amount of people around it, not to wide either. 

I'm thinking using wide cedar boards.

I have two old picnic table benches that I want to use with it and add some mismatch wood chair, which I'm on the search for now.

Here are a few photos that have outdoor table I like. 

I wish I could find chairs like this!

via

This is cute but to small

I'd like one of these in our backyard, is he included? j/k

Look at this outdoor shower!

All photos are via Pinterest, for some reason it wont let me copy the link location but you can find the photos on my page.