Happy Saturday Friends! Today I’m sharing what I’ve been up to, what I’m working on and what I’m loving. Welcome to Saved From Salvage and Lately On The Lake.
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WHAT I’VE BEEN UP TO
I spent most of last Saturday working on the hairpin leg table. I’m so excited with how it turned out, here’s a glimpse of it. I’ll be doing a full post on it next week to share the details.
On Sunday, Carmine and I headed to NJ to celebrate his oldest granddaughter’s birthday. Before we headed up, I promised myself I wouldn’t have cake. Well when I saw the Nothing Bundt Cake on the table, I knew that was going to be tried. Ugh, I have no willpower.
I headed to the eye doctor on Wednesday, only to find that the 20/20 vision I had after cataract surgery last year is no more. No wonder I can’t see when I drive. Back to glasses for me. It was nice while it lasted. Next it’s back to a retina specialist for my eye issues.
At work this week I was lucky enough to have my son come and teach his 3rd pickleball clinic to my members. It’s always a proud mom moment when he’s there. He is an amazing teacher and the clinics are always sold out.
Thursday I was part of a fun St. Patrick’s Day Blog Hop. It’s part of a monthly “Celebrate the Holidays” series and we like to plan ahead. Click here to see all of the St. Patrick’s Day inspiration we shared. I focused on subtle and simple touches to add to your home and yummy snacks.
WHAT I’M WORKING ON
I’ve been working on projects for a few posts next week, in addition to sharing my hairpin leg table, we will be kicking off our Handcrafted Society group on Tuesday with a Valentine theme. Watch for this fun collaboration with several amazing blogging friends.
I’m going to be sharing a post of tons of spring inspiration next week too. I know it seems early but who doesn’t long for warmer weather and to see green when you look out the windows again. My daffodils are up about 3 inches. I can’t even believe that.
I’ve shared this before but I love it and it always reminds me of spring. “Who plants a seed beneath the sod, and waits to see, believes in God.”
My todo list for the weekend includes laundry and cleaning and maybe downtown Frederick for First Saturday and Fire and Ice. It’s pretty chilly so we will see. Last night after walking the pups, I turned up the heat, Carmine made a fire and we hung with the dogs, that may turn out to be the plan for the entire weekend.
Perhaps practicing our bread making and experimenting with meringue.
Whatever is on your todo list, I hope you get all you want checked off and have some down time.
WHAT I’M LOVING
Since it’s first Saturday, it’s time for Hand Picked “Four” You. Where all four of us share What We Are Loving. Make sure to check out what Lora, Cindy and Anna are crushing on this week.
RESTAURANT STYLE NAPKINS
Are you a cloth napkin person? I am. I just feel better about using them. These are sturdy and I am a big fan of the clean lines that can be used year round. Maybe if you are like me, you ruin a napkin with a tomato sauce or cleaning up a spill. That’s why I love these, they come in a 12-pack. You can order them here.
BATHROOM STORAGE BOTTLES
This may be for my OCD friends. I recently ordered these bottles because I love the look of matching items in my bathroom shower. It’s just a clean aesthetic that I enjoy. They are plastic, affordable and come with 8 labels. Soon I’ll be sharing a post on my favorite ways to organize your bathroom and linen closet, these will be starring in that post. You can order them here.
VALENTINE BAKING SET
This fun set is on sale for $12. It comes with a baking sheet, rack, spatula and the best part is the valentine parchment, I am using the parchment to wrap valentine treats up. You can order it here.
DOOR MAT
I wish this was a joke but it’s seriously something we need. Perfect for the 60 and over crowd. Thursday night Carmine left his phone at a restaurant, maybe instead of the front door, we should carry this around with us. I have almost as many door mats as I do throw pillows, well not really but a lot. You can order it here.
CINDY – REINVENTED DELAWARE
- I’ve been on the hunt to replace my everyday shoes to wear with jeans. But I have foot issues and need to have arch support. So I searched Amazon and found the perfect fitting, cute everyday shoes that look good with jeans and dress pants! The best part is they come in the two colors I want: basic black and chestnut (a warm, rich brown) I’ve been wearing them every day for weeks and they are sooooo comfy!
- Oval Ironstone plates are my favorite dishes to search for when I am out thrifting and antique shopping. I’ve also bought them new so add them to my collection quickly. Here are some that I found on Amazon that would go perfectly with my collection of ironstone. They could be used as a dessert plate or a salad plate.
- If you love oval dishes as I do, here is a set of 12 oval dinner plates that only cost about $4 each! I paid twice that amount about 15 years ago so this is a great deal!
- Maybe I have already shared this hardcover journal with you, but it bears sharing again! No kidding, if you love to journal or use the bullet journal system to keep your life straight, this dot-grid journal is for you! I have it in gray, white and black. Yeah, it’s that amazing! Go ahead and put it in your Amazon cart now. You’ll thank me later 🙂
LORA – LORABLOOMQUIST.COM
- For quick clean-ups of silver flatware or jewelry, I’m loving this easy-to-use silver polishing cloth. If I’m setting the table with my good silverware, it’s so easy to wipe away the tarnish and get a fresh look. Also very handy for silver jewelry. You can get it HERE.
- The oldest kiddo moved out and we have a new den! We picked up a super cheap, cute loveseat off Marketplace. I’m reviving it by plumpling the cushions and removing pills from the fabric. A rechargeable fabric shaver is my new best friend; so slick! I’ll be getting out my sweaters next. You can get it HERE.
- Myquillin Smith from the blog, The Nester, has always impressed me with how she can explain the decor process. (I’ve got all her books) Years of experience living in 15 houses has honed her decorating process so she can clearly explain which steps you should take when giving a room a makeover. Her Cozy Community mentorship group is open for a few days (until Mon, Feb 6 at midnight). Her group is an invaluable way to learn how to decorate your home in your own style, inexpensively. Check out the details HERE.
- I’m loving looking at my dining room hutch all decorated for Valentine’s Day with a combo of vintage and new pretties. You can see it HERE, and shop the post HERE. While you’re there, I’d love if you’d follow me on LTK, too!
ANNA – SKYLARK HOUSE
- February is a month of self care and staying warm! Below are some of my favorite handpicked finds for this month.
- This little portable space heater is fabulous. I use it in my workshop and my office because its perfect for heating up a small room.
- I love these silicon face cleaning brushes because they are gentle on my skin but still exfoliate my skin. The each brush lasts for a number of weeks and a package of four is only $7.
- I am using this foaming face wash by Cetaphil because the formula is perfect for the harsh winter weather.
- This is my favorite sweater that I have been wearing all winter. I ordered it in three different colors.
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Thanks so much for stopping by the lake. Stay warm friends!
XO, Regina
Cindy Rust says
Those bundt cakes are amazing – I would have thrown out self-control too Regina! BTW, the door mat is hysterical! Have a great weekend!
Regina says
Thanks Cindy – You too!
Anna says
Hi Regina- I also have eye issues! Ugh. I turn 50 in a few months and my terrible near sightedness has caused some “lattice” in my eyes. It seems that as I get older – new emerging health issues is the norm. I’m glad you had surgery for your cataracts.
I love your hand picked items! I also like the bottles in my shower to coordinate 👍
I can’t wait to see the furniture pieces you revive in the coming months.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Tammy says
I loved your St. Patrick’s Day project. Looking forward to seeing your hairpin table leg project. I love hairpin legs on tables. Especially on reclaim wood or live edge wood.
Regina says
Tammy – Thanks so very much. I never was but it’s funny how our taste changes.