Weekends

 

I had a busy weekend but a very good kind of busy. My sister had a fall craft show at her house and I was there keeping her company while her friends came and perused her items. I saw family members and had a great time all together. 

Yesterday, we all went to the conservatory in Pittsburgh for the fall flower show. I love how creative they are in creating displays and arranging the flowers. We had such a great time!


On a whim, my husband and I started shopping for a new fridge and dishwasher. All of the appliances that came with the house are VERY old. We will be hosting Thanksgiving and will have a full house with our kids and grandkids. A new dishwasher will help immensely because my current one can only do dishes (no pots, pans, trays etc...). Just the thought of running a dishwasher multiple times a day warms my heart (and to know they are CLEAN).

I just plainly hate our current fridge. It's old and inefficient.

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. VeraOctober 16, 2023 at 8:04 AM

    Looks and sounds like a lovely weekend. Can you believe I've never had a dishwasher??

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  2. BonnyOctober 16, 2023 at 8:23 AM

    Those conservatory photos are lovely! I hope you find new, improved, and affordable appliances. I like doing dishes by hand, but not for a whole Thanksgiving dinner!

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  3. LeftycrafterOctober 16, 2023 at 8:46 AM

    A flower show is always fun. Appliance shopping not so much. So, did you purchase any appliances?

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  4. DeeOctober 16, 2023 at 8:50 AM

    The Phipps looks beautiful. Did the Cider Mill actually serve cider? The last photo is a very interesting leaf. Sounds like you had a great weekend.

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  5. CynthiaOctober 16, 2023 at 4:42 PM

    I was so happy when I got my new dishwasher a few years ago and I know exactly how you feel. My new one can do a whole load in 2 hours! and it is relatively silent.....I love it. I am still waiting for a new fridge though....mine is from 1997 and is so small but my husband says it hasn't died yet so when it does, then I can get whatever I want....Ha

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  6. Hena TayebOctober 16, 2023 at 7:13 PM

    The conservatory looks beautiful. What does your sister make? Good look on appliance shopping. It's a pain but will be worth it in the end.

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  7. JaneOctober 16, 2023 at 8:20 PM

    What a nice weekend. I think you are wise to shop now for appliances. Old ones are bound to go out and if the dishwasher isn't working better to replace before you have a houseful of company and a kitchen full of cooking dishes.

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  8. JaneOctober 16, 2023 at 8:20 PM

    The conservatory looks beautiful by the way.

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  9. MaryOctober 19, 2023 at 5:36 PM

    I love the photos from your visit to the conservatory, and really resonate with your words about some new appliances. MOVE ON THOSE now, Karen! you will never regret investing in a good dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, or refrigerator. especially at Thanksgiving. with a houseful that includes little ones!

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