Sassy Update: sigh

Okay, this weekend has been trying.
She is not getting better.... but she is eating now that I know how to feed her with her nose toward the ceiling so she won't regurgitate her food up.
Same with water, I use a pink straw lifting her snout up to the ceiling and drizzle the water in.  She is barking at the moment, upset because I am not sitting basically on top of her.  Breaks my heart.
She is shaky all over and not able to use her front legs now.

I need to try and take her out side but it is difficult lifting a 76 pound dog up and down stairs.
  But I will make a go of it soon, she needs to enjoy the outside.

While I am at work this week, the little boy next door will be coming over and sitting with her to read her books.  He is home schooled and he loves her.  I am blessed to have neighbors like them!

Until tomorrow..... I will missing a bit not able to read my favorites this week while taking care of sassy so please forgive my absence this week.
xx
callie

Awesome Giveaway Here!!

At design for mankind, mega summer giveaway.......lovingeco!  Erin, thanks for hosting such a killer giveaway!!

Sassy Update!

She ate some food today! yeah! yogurt and soft dog food, Natural Balance.
This is the best dog food, she loves it.  Sassy typically eats their kibble and sometimes with a bit of the soft food for a treat. I tried it tonight and she ate it up!!
hip hip!

And she is refusing to let this none walking bit stop her.  At this moment she is standing in the dining room {swaying just a bit, but she is standing in defiance!!} refusing to let this get her down!!  She even walked 4 houses down today and a bit of a round about in the back yard.
You go pup!!

She still is in bad shape but she is fighting it.  I can not wait until that test results come back!! To get her on some meds to fight this and make her frustration go away!
xx
callie

WORDS: Plan=26 trys with tweaks

Love this!! I will have to keep this in mind when my plans don't quite work out!!
xx
callie

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A Little Help From My Friends!

Hello,
I can not decide what to do with this shelf unit!

 I have been looking for a bamboo shelf since I completed by bathroom renovation last winter.  I would see one that I loved and they would be $150.00! yikes, so when I found this little unit, these two women were discussing how shaky and flimsy it was, wondering if it would hold her cook books.... I hovered out of their sight and the second they walked away "to think about it" I walked right over and scooped it up for a whopping $25.00!!

 You should have seen the lady face that wanted to use it in her kitchen.  Is that bad that I just swooped in as they walked away?

well, I am happy with my purchase, but I need help!!
Should I paint it??? (I am not loving those burn mark patterns)
What colour??  White? Black? Grey? Pop of colour??
It will be sitting in this bathroom, that it's photographed in.... please comment your idea's!
                 I just need a little help from my bloggy friends.
xx
callie

Sassy Update

Well, her spleen is fine! completely fine!
BUT
they think she has Myasthenia Gravis.
Yeah, sounds bad doesn't it! Well, she is frustrated.  She is an active dog and unable to walk.  Myasthenia Gravis is the non communications of nerves to muscle. Basically, her wish to walk or run or stand is not transmitting to her muscles and she collapses.  My arms are aching from lifting her.
I won't find out for 2 weeks, since it takes forever to get the results. I will update you as soon as I know.

She is only eating biscuits (she has a scottish owner so hey makes sense to me!!) and plain yogurt.  any suggestions??
I have tried: boiled chicken, white rice, soft food, cucumbers, strawberries and she snubbed them all.

Last but not least! Thank you all who have sent prayers and positive thoughts here and on facebook! It has given me strength to push on.  Thank you Thank you Thank you!


xx
callie
ps Sassy sends her kisses

BRILLIANT FINDS: Doormats

I am looking for a new door matt, mine is looking pretty ratty! I left it out over the winter and it's in bad shape.  I was over at Young House Love, they were having a give away with Joss & Main. (psst, they always have the best give aways!!) 

I went to check out the online store and I am so happy I did!!! They have fabulous items; door matts, dog beds, kitchen ware by Rachel Ray.... the list goes on and on.  These two were my favorites and I can't decide.... I best decide quickly since they are on "event" (sale) for only another 20 hours.

Head on over and tell me what you like on the site. 

xx

callie

ANOTHER Brilliant find: Shabby Apple not only has 20% all Women's Dresses and Skirts but now there is free shipping!! Click on the side link and get shopping!  The Adelaide skirt completely rocks! I get more complements on that skirt!!

Sassy update

Sassy will be going in for an ultra sound tomorrow.
Today she is perky and herself but can't walk very well or stand for long, she falls and can't get up!  I keep a check on her gums and they are pink.  All she will eat is yogurt (sometimes) and her biscuits.
Trying not to be sad.
xx
callie

My Sweet Sassy is very sick!

 Yesterday, I took my sweet pup to the urgent care for dogs.
They ran tests and did x-rays.
I am waiting for confirmation from the results today and I am trying so very hard not to cry.  They said yesterday that the blood results looked fine, but her calcium levels are high.  Then they saw a mass pushing on her spleen.  This is not good, she is having difficulty getting up and just lays around.  She has also pee'd many times in the house (which she never ever does) and I am trying to clean and get rid of that urine smell.
She is a bit more perky today after the hydro pack they put under her skin and I have been making sure she drinks water.  She is still not eating very much.  Last night a few strawberries. This morning a doggie almond biscuit.  She won't eat anything else.
I am waiting for the vet to call and it is the most stressful thing ever!
I am cleaning the house and attending the pup... when I stop, I start to cry. So I am trying to keep busy. She's only 6 so she should not be having any of these problems! Please think of positive thoughts for her.
I know she is a dog, but she is my world.
xx
callie

DREAMING of Greece!

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In desperate need of a vacation!

I am so very tired.  How about you, do you need to get away?  Where too?

Greece is looking absolutely fabulous!

xx

callie

Quick Post!

I have a few words!
      Just a few......

I went out with coworkers this evening to celebrate a retirement of an individual I have worked with over the past few years.  Denny is an electrician that I have enjoyed working with and have learned a lot from him.  He is going to enjoy life to the fullest and has many plans for his retirement!!

                             I wish him well in his upcoming adventures.

This evening was amazing with crazy animals.   On my way home I encountered a baby raccoon then a frantic deer running full speed toward the creek!
                   The deer did not run me over, so that was a relief! (I scurried out of his path, he did not see me in the darkness nor the other women who happened to be walking along the same  route home)
      Not sure why he was so crazed but I was happy I heard him running towards me.  I have never seen a deer act like that, something completely spooked him.

Again, Denny congratulations on a wonderful retirement!!  Cheers!

Hope you all had a wonderful night!
xx
callie

ARTIST: Georg Guoni

Capturing the essence of the Icelandic landscape, he layers colour pigment and vanish to create the magical effect of the luminous landscapes. Even though is work is abstract you still have the effect of the shimmering landscape captures on a piece of square canvas.

xx

callie

ps I have found his name spelled two different ways, Georg Gudni as well as above.

images: Georg Guoni's website
Posted this image so you can see the actually size!

Covet: Forest Jewel

This ring, yes it is coventable! (is that a word, hmmp, I say it is!)  gorgeous, prasiolite stone in a delicate twig setting of 18ct white gold.  I so want this ring!!! The Prasiolite stone ring, Alex Monroe
xx
callie

BRILLIANT COLLECTIONS: Sibella Court

image: Style-files

via Society inc

Sibella Court

An Interior Stylist and creator of captured moments!

Owner of The Society inc, her shop of hardware & haberdashery is a place I can get lost in for hours!  While trolling the web for images of her work, I was inspired by her collections of collected items and displayed under glass domes, in drawers and boxes, along with items hanging from the ceiling, or art rails from wire and sometimes string.  I love the raw, this is how it works attitude. Accepting that it has to hang from a wall some how, and she beautifully accepts it as it is; wire, hooks and the like.

I have been collecting since I was a child and I have boxes of rocks, shells and other bits and  bobs from all over the world.  She has inspired me to pull out my collections and display them!  In the next few weeks I will be posting the inspired vignettes! 

xx

callie

ps I love the word haberdashery! 

pss don't forget shabby apple is having a month long sale with 20% off!! click on the side link to go shopping!

image: Style-Files

via Society inc

2 images via Living etc 09/08

photography James Merrell

Afternoon Tea

My afternoon tea always makes me smile. My friend just returned from England with a tin of these wonderful gingerbread pieces from Grasmere! and yes, she is sharing!! mmmmm My favorite.
They truly are the best, and the recipe is secret.... which makes me sad, because I would love to make these wonderful little bites of heaven.

image found here  with this link to a recipe by Jamie Oliver!! awesome!  Happy Day, I will be trying my hand at making these lovelies!!
Hope you enjoy your tea today!
xx
callie

Source: etsy.com via Callie on Pinterest

Keep imagining!!

xx

callie

A wee bath!

image: Country Living Magazine pg 12 july 2011

How sweet is this bird bath!! An aged ceramic bird bath by greenfingers! found via country living mag

 on my way into work and thought it was really sweet.  I am looking to get more birds into my garden. The bath can capture all this rain we are having!! so the wee birdies could have a pretty place to preen!

Sorry, I have been missing.... I have had no electricity so no computer for 2 days.  This is the 3rd time this year that I have had no electricity.... might be time to look into buying a generator. it was HOT in hear about 100 degrees, no joke it has been really crazy.  Today is much better yippie!

How is your week so far, mine is looking more up!!

xx

callie

DESIGNER: Madeleine Castaing

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I think I need to get her book!  

I have never heard of Madeleine Castaing.... I just googled her and came across these beautiful interiors!  Her use of colour, so intense and saturated... breathe life and energy into each room.  The drapery is just magnificent! Lush and sensual!  Those reds!! and the contrasts of the black shades! perfect mixes of furniture, blending the space.  I can go on and on.....more about her here

She just made my designer crush list!!

xx

callie

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My Home

Kitchen Update:
This weekend I have been extremely busy! Sanding, patching, painting, more sanding, and tons more painting.  Then vacuuming and uggggh! cleaning.  Next week, I will be showing you my newly updated kitchen!
   stay tuned!  I will be posting progress and techniques with costs of the project!
           but for now, this is what it looked  like before........

When I moved in the first thing I did was remove those blinds from the door and the crusty stiff red curtains!  The first thing my mum did was rip that wall covering off, seriously she walked in and said, "oh, my! this has got to go!!" and proceeded to pull the wall covering down. (mind you the paste underneath was pretty ugly too as you can see below.) and it stayed that way for 2 years until last week a friend said, "You know, that will wash off really easy!" 

                                BAM! seed planted and I was on a mission!!!  

I can't wait to show you, I am soooooo excited.  (My mum and dad will be here in September and I haven't told them about this fun little project!! can't wait to see their faces!)

Hope your weekend was fun and productive.  Did you do any fun DIY projects? 

xx

callie

Summer Sale! can't miss this great deal!!

Remember, Shabby Apple is having a big summer sale where you can get 20% off all of the dresses!  {even the one's on sale!!} and their other gorgeous items!! (with the only exclusion, the Amalfi swim wear) this is such a deal.

The dresses are comfortable, work appropriate and figure flattering! I own numerous pieces and people always ask me were I got my dress.... Shabby Apple! I explain with utter delight!!
    and I just purchased a few more to add to my collection! can't wait until they arrive!

Have fun shopping! and enjoy the weekend
xx
callie

Ending the Day, with a drink: MULBERRY!

"Drinking is a way of ending the day"

~Ernest Hemingway 

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English Cordial Glass 1745-1765

image & Recipe for Mulberry Crumble

I am so excited!! 

I found this mulberry tree down the street in the alley area of an empty house!  I went and foraged a container of fruits today!  I have researched and have found many recipes for crumbles and cordials.  Guess what I will be making this weekend! eeeee, so excited!

I will need to go forage more (need a basket full) and I will be bottling up my cordial once made!  mmmm they are so tasty.

I would love to serve them in these gorgeous cordial glasses from England. How pretty are they!

I need to get out and forage more often...

Have you foraged any yummy treats this spring and summer? Do tell!

xx

callie

ARTIST: Danny Roberts, part II

purchase here!

xx

callie

ARTIST: Danny Roberts

Taylor Swift Cover, a photo by Danny Roberts on Flickr.

Again, Danny just blows me away with his wonderful talent! He is truly my favorite artist at this very moment!

Visit his sites for more of his amazing pieces  blog  flickr   art store   etsy
xx
callie

Brilliant FInds: Outdoor, made for shade

images pottery barn

This past weekend was sunny, beautiful and completely busy!  With the Holiday spent with friends eating good food and enjoying the perfect weather!  I was dreaming of my back garden and what I need to do to complete the space.  I looked at some much outdoor furniture my head is spinning.  

I am having a patio area built and will need to set up furniture complete with umbrella's! I love this black and white striped umbrella!! 

My mum and dad will be out in September with my aunt and uncle so I need to have everything complete by then.  Wish me luck!  I will be posting as the mini projects are completed.  (Pst!.. post on what I did to my kitchen next week, be on the look out!!) 

Have a wonderful day!

and don't forget the sale over at shabby apple!! click here for discount code then click on the image and it will take you right to the site!!

xx

callie

Happy Independence Day!

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Happy Day!

  I am so flipping happy... the weather is perfect.  Sunny, bright and warm! (Very warm, in the 90's)

I started a new project. I will be posting next week.  I should be finished by next weekend to show you all that I was working on over this long weekend of fun!

Happy Independence Day! 

xx

callie

Awesome Sale!

Use code SUMMER20 and receive 20% off Site Wide for the entire month of July! (only exclusion is the Amalfi Coast Swim Wear)
How exciting is that!  Their designs are perfectly thought through for comfort and style! The line of women's dresses is extensive to fit every body type!  I myself own a few pieces, La Noche Negra and the 45 Words per Minute, (which is only available in the kids section now.)  That dress is super comfortable, figure flattering and I get compliments every time I wear it!  I will be purchasing a few pieces this week: from the ooh la la, La Tour Eiffel and Roman Holiday, Gondola.  Working on a constructions site, these dresses make me professional with out being TOO sexy! I feel confident and glamorous!

now get shopping!!
xx
callie

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xx
callie

Happy Friday!

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If I joined the circus, this would be my act. "The pretty pony jumping show!"
I will be joining friends in festive activities all weekend! Enjoy the long holiday! 
xx
callie