My Favorite Things

Last week I was tagged by Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses to post 5 of my favorite things. This was hard for me...I have lots of 'favorite' things! So, I decided to approach it from Favorite Things at Home! Here they are in no particular order:

1. My screened porch: This was added to our home two years ago. When we bought our house, there was an ugly deck that had been painted red (I guess to look like redwood). As soon as we could afford it, we had it torn down and added our porch. We love to sit out there to relax, and eat lots of our meals there.

2. My computer area: This is where I spend a lot of time. I am not a TV person, so playing around on the computer with pictures, etc. is relaxation for me. The desk was really purchased for a larger room at our other house. I would like to someday replace it...maybe have a computer area built into cabinets.
3. Antique Furniture: I have several pieces of antique furniture that I've collected throughout the years. I am usually attracted to the oak pieces. This sideboard is one of the first oak pieces I bought. It was in pretty rough condition, and we had it refinished.
4. My Vintage China: This was given to me over 35 years ago by my aunt. At that time she was an antique dealer and went to estate sales often. This pattern has tiny violets on it. I've not been able to identify the pattern...the only markings on it are a few numbers. It is a complete set of 12, with lots of pretty serving pieces.
5. My flowers: I love any and all flowers...especially container gardens. These are a few of my containers at the end of the front walk way.
And now I'll tag 5 of my favorite blogs: (in no particular order...these were some of the first blogs I visited, and helped to get me hooked!)

One of the first blogs I visited was Janie's. She is a very sweet classy lady from Mississippi: http://southernlagniappe.blogspot.com/

Dawn is a teacher, and of course having been one for quite a while, I'm a little partial to teachers: http://dawnsdaybreak.blogspot.com/

Mandye is a young mother...I love to read her perspective on life. She is very mature for her years! http://flowersfamilyfun.blogspot.com

Pat, a very friendly lady...you'll love her pictures!http://backporchmusings.blogspot.com/


And last but not certainly not least:
Rhoda from Alabama. You will love the pictures and stories she posts of antique shopping, decorating, etc. Checking out her list of blogs will surely keep you busy!
http://southernhospitality-rhoda.blogspot.com/