iCANDY - 45th edition

I don't know about you ...but summer conjures up all kinds of images in my head of how I'd really like to be spending the time, as well as where. I like to pretend I could live in the Country Time Lemonade commercial. I'd like to move to a quaint, small town somewhere in Mid-America where I can sit on my front porch, sip Lemonade (or wine), wave and have idle chit-chat with my neighbors. Of course there would be NO mosquitoes is my fantasy place.

Here are some things I have found that might help me get closer to my dream summer place!

1. Old Time Fan - Bitter Sweet Design $98.00

2. Summer Porch Print - Dayben, ME $5.00

3. Old Fashioned Flag Holder - Pinehaven2, PA $14.99

4. Soft Pink Pitcher + Glasses - Vintage Judy, $48.00

5. Wind Chime - Sydg $45.00

6. Vintage Cushion - Enhabiten, NH $27.20

iCANDY - 35th edition

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It's been sort of sad around the house the past few days because our little birdies are no longer with us. It appears they have fallen victim to mother nature and the whole food chain of life. Understanding this process is natural still does not take away the sadness. For weeks we've been watching and waiting patiently from our back window. Everything from nest building, to egg laying, then only 1 week ago they hatched. To see their little lives chronicled click here. My 3 year old son gave me the sweetest words of encouragement..."Mommy, I'm sorry a shark came and ate your baby birdies."

This week's iCANDY is dedicated to images that make me feel happy, despite our little setback this week. Next Spring a lucky new Robin family will have their own birdhouse for safety!

1. Pastel Tulip Cupcake Liners - Cupcake Social, East Coast $4.25

2. Windowsill Tulips Wood Wall Panel - Rodeo & Co, Landaff $75.00

3. Little Bloom Pins - The Vintage Belljar, France $11.00

4. Smoochie Pillow - Robins Egg Pink, Ontario $20.00

5. Orange Simple Stems Ceramic Magnet - Lily Pottery, Greenville, SC $6.00

6. Cottage Birdhouse - Bacon Square Farm, Minnesota, $30.00

ENJOY!