Cute Coffee Bar

I saw the cutest coffee bar on someone's

blog the other day and decided

that with all the entertaining we

will do during the next three months,

it would be an excellent idea for us.

We have groups of 20 - 40 at a time,

and we really need the room to move

about the serving areas.

Separating the coffee area from the food area

would free up a lot of space.

Soooo, after giving our furniture a lot

of thought, I decided what I thought

would work, presented the idea

to William and he

enthusiastically (really)

spent most of Saturday helping put

it all in place.

Six pieces of furniture had to be unloaded

and moved, drawers taken out to lighten the load.

Then, cleaning under and behind

everything. We ended up cleaning

some windows and the shutters

AND the baseboards.....quite the project.

BUT ---

we both love the payoff!
In the kitchen area, we put the

"bar" at one end of

the room, where the gigantic

old store counter was.

It is now in the dining area, buffet that was there is now in the guest bedroom

and so on......

We are enjoying it.

And we are looking forward

to the first fun event

in a couple of weeks.

Doesn't everybody rearrange

furniture by the "season"?

Gwynie Pie

I saw this decorating idea using old books a couple years ago. And since I have an abundance of old books, I tried it. Loved it. Use it every year. Each year is very different in look and feel, as I have to start "from scratch" every year crafting the pile of books just right. Just so. It takes a little time. But so satisfying to my eyes.


Buffet holds my Grandparents mantle clock. It always sat above the fireplace in their home. I loved spending time at my Grandparents and can still "feel" the warmth there, whatever the season.

Still keeps perfect time. I think of it as the "heartbeat" of the home. Chiming out the hours. Beautiful.

More Fall Decor

Decorating for Fall is always such a thrill for me.

It means we are heading into a season of "cozy". And I want every person who comes to my home to feel just that. CozyAnd Blessed

What a beautiful word!

Fall is a time to slow down a little.
Gather family and friends around.
Count your blessings.

I am so very Blessed!




Thanks for stopping by,

Gwynie Pie