weekend fulfillment

 Yesterday was about celebrating Dad.

My own father has been gone 14-1/2 years. He passed away at age 63 from

heart disease - artherosclerosis, to be exact. This picture of me and

my dad was taken around 1965. I showed the picture to Tim. He stared at it

for a minute and then said, "Dang, that's old!"

I wanted to celebrate my husband yesterday as a father. A lot of you know that

we have two boys - Phil and Tim. And that Phil passed away in Sept. 2009 at

the age of 21. Every day is hard, but I knew Father's Day would be especially

hard for Brian. It sounds cliche to say that he's "the most wonderful" husband

and father, but it's true. He is so devoted to his family and works incredibly hard

for us. He truly puts all our needs first and himself last.

 Since Brian had to work all day and we're not all into presents for Father's Day,

I thought I'd whip up a little feast. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, right?

Even Tim got a kick out of me posting the menu on the fridge. He said, "You're so cute,

mama." I set the table with a pretty tablecloth and a vase of peonies and daisies.

Sorry, forgot to take pictures of the table and food last night. 

 After filling our bellies, we relaxed on the patio with our reading material.

Brian said he had a really good day ~ and that's exactly what I wanted for him.

And that dang thrifting bug bit me again this weekend. Peskier than a mosquito, but

much more inviting. My usual Goodwill haunt had some good stuff ~ like these

Enzo Angiolini shoes. I only buy used shoes if they look like they're almost-new.

There must be something in my family blood...me, my mom, and my aunt all have

a plate addiction. I saw these gorgeous plates made by I. Godinger & Co.  

and had to snag a  couple of them. Where in the world I'm going to put them

 or how I'm going to use them, I don't know yet. The colors don't match my kitchen.

Now this sweet little blue and white pitcher goes perfectly in my kitchen. 

It's just a cheap one - made in Japan - but for 99 cents and matching my

 decor, I'm in!

Ooh...retro Mikasa Pastelle sugar and creamer! Love these.

Little vintage pressed flowers pictures that will be perfect in the fall...

 I love my coffee and have a few coffee pictures around my kitchen. Haven't decided

exactly where in the kitchen these will go yet, but I "play" with decor all the time, so

it will eventually be figured out.

I was thrilled to find this kitty doorstop! Our bedroom door hinges were squeaky so Brian

oiled them, but now the door closes on its own. I was grabbing a milk glass bowl that

holds some of my bracelets to hold the door open, but that didn't exactly look nice. 

The cat is purrfect. And, I can always use more terra cotta planters in my gardens.

Again, at 99 cents each, can't be beat.

 Hope your weekend was lovely and fulfilling.