Nellie's Cozy Place

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Thankful Thursday November 10, 2016, Fall living room #3

Greetings Sweet Friends,

Hope you are doing well and feeling
encouraged in spite of this past week,
as I know it has been quite a week.

Know I am quite late, but just been
living life.............

Thought I would add the photos of
the last of my Fall decorations in the
living room...........

and
I am just gonna get on with it
as all my thankfuls are already
done, just need to get it
posted.......lol

I am thankful

#1
for our Veterans who have given
their lives for our freedom and
for the Veterans and their families
who have sacrificed so much to
fight for our freedoms that we
have. Where would our nation
be without them. We are grate-
ful to you from the bottom of
our heart.....and we pray that
the Lord blesses you in
Amazing ways.
Thank You for what you did
or what you are doing now
for us and our nation.

Happy Veteran's Day to You!!

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#2
for the pleasant surprise last
Friday of a friend dropping
by unexpectedly and spending
some time with me. Was nice
to catch up and great to know
she is doing so well.

for a fun night out shopping

for our son's birthday and for

our anniversary. Then dinner at

a new to us, Mexican restaurant

called Habaneros, however,

we weren't overly impressed
with the food, but it was a
nice change, at least. lol

for a fun time with the whole

family on Sunday as we

celebrated Scott's birthday. He

is now Jack Benny age! lol

Some of you will get that... but

others that are younger probably

not!! lol

for 46 years of marriage with

my sweet hubby. Could never

imagine my life without him.

Here we are in 1970

Just in case you might be interested
in reading our story.

Click here for Part 1 How we met

Click Here for Part 2 How are
marriage was saved

It was written
7 yrs. ago................when I first
started blogging........not much
has changed accept both our
children are grown and married
and we have a 3+ yrs. old grand-
daughter that we adore and get to
watch every Wednesday. We are
still living in the same city, and
the same home, going to the same
church and still working with
married couples, and enjoying
our lives together. What can I
say but.......God is good.

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#6

for a very nice evening

reminiscing over our many years

together, and looking at wedding

pics, etc.

It wasn't exactly what we had

planned, as he was suppose to

be off work Mon and Tues. but

due to a crisis at work we decided

for him to move those days to

Thanksgiving week, but he got to

work at home at least, but it sort

of put a damper on the day, but

it actually turned out to be quite

a nice evening. We were gonna go

out to dinner, but my sciatica was

acting up a lot and I really didn't
feel like going out, and he was
gonna go get take out, but we had
leftovers from Scotts dinner, which

was cuban food, and that sounded

much better to us, and it heats up

well, so we had that and the next
night he brought home Italian food
from Carrabas, so we got to
celebrate for 2 nights.
Works for me!

and I set a pretty table and we had
our sparkling red grape juice we
bought just for the ocassion, but
totally forgot about the night
before.....lol

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for a new refrigerator even tho

we didn't need it yet.....Our old

one is 35+ yrs. old, and it is that

bisque, biscuit or almond color,

and getting very hard to find.

We have been waiting almost

2 yrs. trying to find a decent

dishwasher in that color. Still

Nada.....anyway, got to thinking

if our fridge went out, we would

be stuck having to buy staineless

steel, which would look terrible

in the kitchen with all our other

appliances..........and figured we

can do without a dishwasher

but we can't do without a fridge.
It was delivered on our Anniv.
and I really can't believe how
excited I am over the new fridge,
guess practicality really does
come with age!! lol

I am absoutely thrilled with it,

as it has the freezer on the bottom

and the fridge up top. Everything

is right up there where you can

see, and it means not a lot of

bending over. Also will be easier

to clean..... I can stand up to do

it rather than killing my back or

having to sit in a chair..........lol
So I am more thrilled with it as
the days go by.

that my daughter has a new job

2 days a week in her field, which

is Radiology, but she specialized
in Mammography. She will start
on December 5th, and she is
very excited about it.

Then later in the week she was
offered another job doing Dexa
scans, and it is just one day to
1 1/2 days, but she sets her own
schedule and can work it around
her mammography schedule.
She starts there next week.
So she has accomplished her
goal of being able to work
when she wants and to have
the flexibility to take off when
she wants to come visit or when
others come to visit with them.

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#9
very thankful, that my daughter
in love, Megan was not hurt in
an auto accident this week. and
yes, in their new car.....it was a
minor fender bender, so she is
fine and so was the other lady.
Unfortunately, the new car was
slightly damage and in the shop
being repaired, but it could have
been so much worse. So thank-
ful for the Lord's watch care
over her as well. If you haven't
been by in awhile...my son was
just in an auto accident last
week..........and he is fine too,
and she was in the new car
that just got replaced from
his accident.
crazy!

#10
that her Dad and step-Mom
were able to loan her their car
until she gets her's back next
week.

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#11
that God has heard the prayers of
his people about who the best choice
for President was, even tho it seems
the lesser of the 2 evils........
The Lord can use anyone He chooses
to accomplish His purposes. I believe
this election has been prayed over more
than any election that I have ever
known of, and now if we American's
will just continue to pray for our
leaders as much now, as we did when
the campaign was going on, I believe
God will heal our land....but I
believe it is truly up to us,
according to 2 Chronicles 7:14

if my people, who are called by my name,
will humble themselves and pray and seek
my face and turn from their wicked ways,
then I will hear from heaven, and
I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

#12
for a verse that was in our up-
coming Sunday school lesson
for this Sunday.

It is Proverbs 21:1

The king's heart is in the
hand of the LORD,
as the rivers of water:
he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Just the fact, that it was in our
lesson for this week, with the
election being this week, it
just really spoke to me of
God's sovereignty even over
bringing encouragement to
us when we need it most.
This is a 3 yr. study course we
are doing.....no one could have
planned that.....some will say
oh, that is just a coincidence,
but I believe it was a divine
word of encouragment to
God's children.

Well, there you have it.....
another week at Cozy Place.

Thanks so much for coming by,
always happy to know you were
here............

Have a lovely weekend with those
you love and hold dear.
AND
God Bless our Veterans and
the USA...........

Love, Hugs and Blessings,
Nellie

Sharing with:

Walking on Sunshine with Lois and Friends

Life with Lorelai with Lorelai and Friends

The Craftberry Bush with Lucy and Friends

Shabby Art Boutique with Kerryanne

StoneGable with Yvonne and Friends

The Dedicated House with Kathyrn

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Don't have Fall dishes ?? An inexpensive solution!

Hello Sweet Friends,

Hope you are enjoying November!

and maybe some cooler weather

as well......

Got up to 62 degree weather this

morning.....what a saa- weet surprise.

So it was a fun morning on the porch!

This is our first cold snap here in Florida

and I feel a bit like a frisky squirrel....lol

So much to look forward to, this time

of year, at least at our house anyway.

Two of those things to look forward

to.... have alread happened for us on

Friday and Monday.

Our Son's birthday and our 46th

Wedding Anniversary. We actually

brought our baby boy home from the

hospital on our 7th anniversary......

He was our best Anniversary gift

ever!! and he is like the gift that

keeps on giving all year long...

every year!

Since I always like to set a special

table for those I love , I am always

on the lookout for ideas, particularly

for the guys, as it is a bit harder to

do a guys table that doesn't seem

too frilly.......or feminine.

So last week I was able to visit

the Christmas tree store, and found

something that I thought fit the bill

for a guy and the Fall season all

at the same time..............

So want to show you the out-
come of my christmas tree
store visit.

Thought this would be a
perfect table to show for some
one who feels like they don't have
any tableware that is festive for
Fall or any occasion really, but
you do have solid colored or
white plates. And best of all
it cost a whopping $2.00, yea,

you read that right.........and
just used things I already had
around the house.

Used the white tablecloth to
compliment the white dinner plates,
my everyday corelle ware......

Sometimes it is fun to combine
normal dinner ware with paper goods,
as it can give you a whole new look.

Had the gold pumpkins on the table already
but with a green tablecloth and a different
cake stand, that I made by using a candle
holder and that small gold plate you see
on the white cake stand. Used the white
cake stand to add more white to make
things blend more.

Also changed out the candles, borrowed
these from the mantle and replaced them
with the ones that were on the table before.

A nice overview

Just set the pretty paper plates on
top of the white plates....we used
them for salad. If you look closely
you can see they actually have a
little white on them too.

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It was either clear or dark brown glasses,
so went with the brown since there was
some brown in the plates and napkins
and since it was a guy table.

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Wanted you to see how pretty the
napkins were too.....just used them
like placemats to add color............
Loved the orange, white and
brown colors together.
Fresh but Fallish and Guyish!!
I so appreciate the artistry that goes
into paper goods and packaging,
as their are some talented people
behind them.

Used modern/ unadored
silverware.

Had to have some candy,....leftover Twix
Bars from Halloween went well........

Then a few days later............

it became our Anniversary Table.

Changed up the centerpiece just a little
and put it going across the table, so I
could set a table for two.

then just used the white plates with a
napkin on top, and also changed out
the silverware for my wedding silver
for sentimental reasons.............

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and used clear goblets for our
sparkling grape juice. Dinner
was delish..........

Well, hope this inspires some
one to try something new.

Glad you could drop by,
and
have a great rest of the week.

I am going back to watch the
election returns now.

Love, Hugs and
Exciting Cold Front Blessings,

Nellie

Sharing with:

A Stroll thru Life with Marty

Saavy Southern Style with Kim

Wallking on Sunshine with Lois and Friends

Life with Lorelai with Lorelai and Friends

The Craftberry Bush with Lucy and Friends

Shabby Art Boutique with Kerryanne

StoneGable with Yvonne and Friends

The Dedicated House with Kathyrn

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Are you still confused about voting ?? - This might just help......

Happy Sunday

Sweet Friends,

Hope this finds you well and happy,

and having a good morning.

As we all well know this years

Presidential election has been a

confusing, unheaval of craziness,

to say the least, and I know we

have...... or maybe all have been
struggling with it.....so, on that note,
I decided to share with you about

a wonderful program hubby and

I watched last night from

"My Faith Matters, My Vote Matters",

that Dr. Ben Carson is involved with

and it was very good, very positive

and very informative. There were

a number (8 to be exact) of great

speakers and we really enjoyed them

all, and altho, we have already voted,

it just help solidify our decisions.

Just thought you might be interested
in seeing it too......so thought I would
give you the link to it, just in case!

Just Click here or type in

https://www.myfaithvotes.org/faithincultureandpolitics/

Just so you know there is no mention

of any candidates, their main objective

is to get people out to vote, and to give

people an idea of what we should be

looking for in a candidate and to be
praying and seeking the Lord about
who we should vote for, and they also

talk about living out our faith in the
workplace and every place really.

If you go to the sight it will also tell
you about the speakers, many we
had never heard of, but they were
really good.......the only ones we were
very familiar with was Dr. Carson
and Rev. David Jeremiah.

Am hoping this might be helpful to

even one or many folks.

Have a Blessed Day,

Hugs, Nellie

Sharing with:

Stone Gable with Yvonne and Friends

Friday, November 4, 2016

Thankful Thursday November 3. 2016, Fall living room #2

And we know that in all things
God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been
called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28

Greetings Sweet Friends,

How has your week been going??
Well, I hope.............

Been a good week here so far,
other than some ongoing sciatic
nerve issues......that keep coming
and going.......waiting for them to
just keep going......lol

Here are some more pics from
our Living room done up for Fall.
In the header picture you can see
the free printable I was telling you
about on Tuesday that I got over at
Shabby Art Boutique
from Kerryanne.
I think it is just so beautiful, and that
she is a very talented artist. If you
have never visited her, just click here
or go to Shabbyartboutique.com
You won't be disappointed......

Did you notice the blue pumpkin...
that I selected both printables to
go with??

Love that lil darling called it a
"Blueberry Pumpkin"! lol

Well, on with my thankful list...

I am thankful

for a lovely time with our friend

from Seattle. He spent a couple

of days with us, as we had lots

of catching up to do. He lost

his wife to cancer about 2 yrs.

ago, and she was only 42.

They used to live here, so being

here in town and at our and the

homes of others and our church

brought back many memories

for him. He is clearly still

grieving her loss. so it was a bit

of a weepy time as well , but

that was good too, As we

loved her too.

that he is going to get some

grief counseling when he goes

home, think this trip will help

get the ball rolling...........

that Scott, Megan and Brooklyn

got to go visit our daughter and

hubby this passed weekend.

Always love to know they are

having fun together, and thankful

that they got there and back

safely as well.

for a very sweet and encouraging

card from one of our couples in

the young marrieds class.

that my son was not hurt in a car
accident on Monday while in
Charleston. They had to get a new
car, but thankfully he is just fine!
They drove home in their new car.
Know I told you on Tuesday but
just have to say once again that
we are very thankful for God's
protection over him............

#6
that we got to see a new movie
put out by Kirk Camerson
called "Revive Us". It was
one of those movies that only
show once or twice in the
theatres all over the country.
Both times it showed here it
was when we were away in
Charleston, but they decided
to have another showing so
we got to go Tuesday night.
It was very inspiring and
exciting!

#7
for 2 new pairs of high heels,
black and nude patent leather
comfort shoes......very comfy.
Have wanted some in that nude
color for awhile now, they look
so good on Duchess Kate!! lol
and it was a buy one get one
half off deal, which is
always nice.

#8
for God's word, the Bible and
how it teaches us how to live
our lives in a way that honor
the Lord..........

#9
for Dr. Ben Carson and others who
have really tried to impress upon
Christians the need to get out and
vote on the issues.

#10
that by this time next week the
election will be over.........and
that no matter who wins we
know that it is the Lord's will
and that He is still on His throne.

#11
for a good old fashioned cleansing
cry over a bunch of things that have
made me sad lately. Some times we
just get a pile up....and it has to find
a way out.........and really this is the
best way......I am feeling way better
about life now..........lol

It makes me think of this verse:

You (meaning God) keep track
of all my sorrows.
You have collected all my tears
in your bottle.
You have recorded each one
in your book.
Psalm 56:8 New Living Translation

I am many times a crier whether I am
happy or sad, so I think it is so neat
that He cares so much for us that He
would do what this verse says.........

#12
that I finally got to use my new blue
tooth headset that hubby got me to go
with our new phones. We have been
too busy learning how to use all the new
stuff on the phones that we hadn't gotten
around to it yet. It was awesome I could
hear very clearly, and did the dishes and
made beef stew all while I was talking
to my sweet daughter on the phone,
and she could hear no back ground
noise either......where she did with
the speaker phone. I love it......what
a great lil device.

Well, there you have it another week
at Cozy Place.

So happy you stopped in...............

If you would like to see part 1 of our
Fall living room. Click here or just
scroll down.

Have a Super weekend with your
family and or friends.

Love, Hugs and
Early November Blessings,
Nellie

Sharing with:

Shabby Art Boutique with Kerryanne

Life with Lorelai with Lorelai and Friends

Walking on Sunshine Recipes with Lois and Friends

The Craftberry Bush with Lucy and Friends

Stone Gable with Yvonne and Friends

A Stroll thru Life with Marty

Saavy Southern Style with Kim

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Happy November - Fall Living room shots 2016

Happy November

Sweet Friends......

Were you ready for November??

It just seems to have rolled

around sooo quickly.....

and now we are on to thinking

about Thanksgiving...and at our

house... birthdays and our 46th

Anniversary and Christmas

shopping too. So the schedule

is starting to heat up a bit.....

but with fun stuff.....

Also looks like my daughter

and hubby will get to be here

a few days for Thanksgiving,

and she will possibly come

again around the middle

of December, so that is all

exciting stuff for us.

I was shocked to read on face-

book late Halloween night that
my son was in an accident earlier
that day as he and his family were
visiting his sister in Charleston,
the car was damaged but most
importantly,

He was not hurt in any way!!

Very thankful for that......

Probably good that he was in

the car alone too.

Thought I would show you some
Fall shots from our living room,
etagere'.

For our Fall entrance wall......
Just threw a few things on this plain
green wreath that I already had.

For the Etagere' I just
started off with this free printable.
Love this free printable by
Lilly Ashley @
http://www.thelatestfind.com/2015/09/
freebie-fall-printable-freeprintables.html

I chose it mostly because I loved the
blue with the autumn colors, and
thought it was perfect for the colors
of the pumpkins I have in there, as
well as another free printable from
Shabby Art Boutique.
Both of which you will see more
of in part 2, on Thursday.

Just printed it and taped it to the
glass on the frame.

Since the pumpkin was satin and
had a bit of bling, decided to make
it look even more elegant by adding
pearls to match and putting it in a
this urn...........