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Morning,

Noon,

And night.

A quick hello and catch-up on what’s been happening here in the Midwest. 

Peppers are ready for jam! This one is called Armageddon - described as fruity, citrusy, floral, and with “extreme throat burning spice!” Wow that will be some amazing pepper jam!

Sadly, one of my favorite shops is closing. Filled with wonderful furniture and inspiration, I loved wandering through to get new ideas, and the nicest gal was always there to chat with. 

There’s nothing like pulling up to the door and seeing a sign that says they’re permanently closed and that there will be an auction in early spring or summer. Yikes, it was past that! But there was a number to contact someone and I could make an appointment to see what was left. Luckily, for me, they haven’t even had the auction yet, but much of the beautiful furniture was already gone. 

Except this… I have had my eye on this blue cupboard for years. But, I didn’t really want to spend the money, and I felt like the blue needed to be toned down a bit, but every time I was there, I’d be drawn to it. 

It has the look of a really old cupboard - I’m no antique expert; however, the back just felt authentic. 

It has three shelves inside, all with the same unfinished wood - I just have a feeling someone added the blue paint recently. (Janice, you’re the antique expert!) 

Anyway, she told me she was surprised it was still there and then offered me 75% off. Wow, it was coming home with me! It’s tucked in a room now, waiting for the day I put it in my kitchen. Here’s the plan – rip out all of the old dated/ugly kitchen cupboards and go with an unfitted kitchen. Just some standalone cupboards like this, my Hoosier, and my pie safe. Fingers crossed! 

There’s still the auction to look forward to, and while I have my eye on that cupboard with the basket on top, it is way out of my price range and I really don’t even have room for it. (I can’t recall who the designer is, evidently she’s famous for making new furniture look antique.) but at an auction, anything is possible - I’ll keep you posted! 

Well friends, that’s it from my corner of the world. I hope you’re well and enjoying this transition into gorgeous fall.

Here’s a little something I think might make you smile. I caught a glimpse of the mail carrier making his rounds in town the other day. Made me laugh! We all agreed he looks like the man with the yellow hat from Curious George!!

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