I've been doing this for a few years now... have a few pillow covers for different Holidays and seasons... Halloween, Fall, Spring, Summer, St-Patrick's day.... very low budget and easily stored. And it just makes everything decorated so quickly!
Quick switch: Just swap covers, no new inserts needed
Space-saving: Fold flat, store easily
Versatile style: Mix prints and solids for a layered look
Combine these festive covers with your everyday solids—keep things fresh and cozy. Once the season wraps up, fold them neatly into a drawer or bin; no bulky pillows crowding your closet!
Edited to add: Starting my CIJ blogposts today (right below this one), please join in :)
Today is my last vacation day, then tomorrow is Canada day so I have it off also. Back to work on Wednesday. At least not going back in town this week.
No change for Mom, she is still in hospital waiting for placement. We will be goin on July 5th so I will go see her.
Got news from my abdominal echography - all is fine. I think I had a kyst that ruptured.
Was on vacation all last week but such hot and humid temperatures. Did not accomplish that much.
Tuesday grandkids spent the night and Wednesday we went to town with grandkids to the cinema (to see Lilo and Stitch 2), then took the Ferry to next town, got them to play in water sprays, McD's. Dropped them off at their dad's baseball game at 8:00 pm
Thursday was my birthday and a slow lazy day. DH made me a big breakfast and then I had happy hour with cw's for my bday in the evening. Lots of fun and laughter.
Friday was another lazy day. Ate supper with neighbors in our gazebo. Neighbor's wife had bad news... they will operate her for a 5th time for her cancer (a rare one with no protocol to follow) and she already had chemio last Fall. Doctor says she will operate but then they have to have a talk because they can't keep operating indifinately.. she turned 60 last February. Then wi-fi was off all evening... no tv, no internet, no phone. dh called saturday morning and they will credit $25 on our next bill.
Saturday was a rainy day... did LOTS of decluttering. Supper was fondue.
Sunday was regular housechores and visiting 2 sil's in the evening to chat.
Too hot for Monday and then rain, rain but nice temperatures
Looking around the house
Did housechores on Sunday so all is fine. Did quite alot of decluttering but still need to do more.
Thinking and pondering
Mom - we will be going to town on July 5th for a cousin's 60th bday and we will go see mom while there (3 hour drive to and 3 hour drive back). we will spend the weekend there - will sleep at my brother's house (sis will be out of town).
TV this week
The Handmaid's tale (Season 2)
Masterchef Quebec with children (Season 1)
Interesting blog I saw this week
Simple living
On my reading pile
Misericorde - Jussi Adler-Olsen (tome 1)
On my to-do list
Last week
Wash main bathroom
Vac main floor
Dust main floor
Laundry
Deep clean basement bathroom
Declutter
Write and schedule all my CIJ blogposts (used chat gpt to help me out this year)
Monday
Post here - DONE
work on CIJ blogposts summary
Get some pictures off iphone because starting to get messages that my apps will not work anymore from lack of space
Weed around the house - DONE
Go to kid's house and bring them some American stir-fry I made yesterday - DONE
...
Decluttering
Started with basement drawers where I put my clothes that are too small.... giving away to my niece:
8 pants,
2 skirts,
1 capri
1 baby playpen... well it's not quite out of the door yet but on its' way Went through a tub with children's clothes and got things out to give dd for her step-daughter:
1 skirt + sweater
1 sweater + 1 legging
1 Christmas ensemble (given away at thrift store)
1 short with suspenders
1 summer dress
From toy box:
1 writing box with lighting
1 baby bottle
Need to repair the advent calendar I made and that I brought back from mom's. DD wants it.
Then I went up in the attic to get Halloween costume and accessories as the summer camp needs it for the children... I have ALOT (made by me). They are already GONE
2 skirts (thrown away just too old and out of shape)
1 leather tie
Hat and beard St-Patrick's
1 spaghetti costume (pants, sweater and overturned pasta bowl)... as if the spaghetti pasta bowl was overturned over your head
1 mermaid skirt and top
1 flashy cocktail dress
1 scarecrow costume (pants & shirt)
1 Indian dress
1 costume little house in the prairie (skirt, shirt, apron, handbag, 3 bonnets, gloves)
1 crown
1 bag of cosmetic sponges
1 rabbit ears
Earrings
Fake nails
3 fake scars
1 pumkin necklace
1 red polka dot shirt
1 white shirt
Pink and black panty hose
1 Costume of pipi longstocking (pants, sweater, apron)
Hello friends, and welcome to Christmas in July 2025! I'm so glad you're here.
Starting tomorrow, we’ll be celebrating 25 days of festive fun with daily posts full of cozy, creative, and easy-to-store holiday inspiration. Whether you're sipping iced cocoa on the porch or setting up twinkle lights in your kitchen, this is your invitation to bring a little Christmas magic into your summer — and gather ideas you can use again during the holidays.
Each day from July 1 to 25, you'll find blog posts featuring:
✨ Simple holiday touches – like pillow covers, table runners, and fairy lights 🧵 Space-saving decor – cozy pieces that are easy to store or switch between seasons 🎨 DIY crafts and projects – easy ideas that you can enjoy for multiple holidays 🌿 Multi-holiday decorating – pieces that work now and later 🎬 Friday Night at the Movies – Each Friday in July, I’ll feature a cozy Christmas movie with a themed drink + food pairing you can enjoy at home
So grab a cold drink (or a warm one if you're feeling festive), light some fairy lights, and follow along as we kick off the coziest days of the summer.
Good morning - I'm on vacation until next Wednesday as we have our national holiday (St-Jean-Baptiste june 24 and Canada day July 1st) and took a few days of vacation to give me 1,5 week.
No change for Mom, she is still in hospital waiting for placement. She eats less and is so-so.
Monday Xavier was here, Tuesday was in-town work, Wednesday was phone appointment with gastro (of course, according to them, I am ok... which I am NOT!! wish they had the abdominal pain and D that goes with that)., Friday, after work we got some ice cream at local ice cream parlor with neighbors. Saturday was housechores and we went in town for supper on a terrasse (outside tables) and walked around - there was a Country music festival, Sunday was a whole lot of NOTHING (had a headache all day).
Today is our 35th wedding anniversary, we sure have changed alot!
Way too hot for me -- real feel at 105 on Monday and Tuesday. A/C is on
Looking around the house
Did housechores on Saturday and no guests so all is ok (except for all the papers in the office which I have to go through). Have made a to-do list (with a procrastination section ;) ), hoping to get some of it done this week
Thinking and pondering
Mom - we will be going to town on July 5th for a cousin's 60th bday and we will go see mom while there (3 hour drive to and 3 hour drive back). we will probably spend the weekend there.
TV this week
Veille sur moi (saison 1)
The Handmaid's tale (finished seaon 1 yesterday, starting season 2)
Interesting blog I saw this week
Nothing, have been listening to the investigation done at work on govt channel. They are now on pause for summer and will start back mid-August. I have had to sign some confidentiality papers and might be required to send them info... not too worried as I am at the bottom of the food chain ;)
On my reading pile
Le sentier des citrons - Alessia Castellini - finished yesterday. need to start a new book
On my to-do list
Over the weekend
Wash main bathroom
Vac main floor
Dust main floor
Laundry
Monday
Post here - DONE
work on CIJ blogposts
... no idea.. on vacation will see... too hot to do much
Decluttering
1 pair of sandals
Upcoming this week
Today - 35th wedding anniversary
Thursday - my 60th birthday .. a cw invited us to his house for a Happy Hour and to celebrate my birthday
From the camera
My son's new haircut... he had long hair... quite a difference
2 nieces graduating and ready for college next year
Mom is still in hospital waiting for placement. She eats less and is so-so.
Tuesday was in-town work. Rest of the week was telework.
Wednesday I worked 1,5 hour in the morning before my abdominal echography, went well. Afterwards a few errands at costco (wanted shorts but didn't have my size so ordered them and some nightgowns at costco online), went to winners got 2 sweaters, did my temu return too. Worked all afternoon. Also got an order in for Christmas pj's ... hoping it all fits... bought it for every women at dd's for Christmas (9 in all).. a very good price and thought it would be fun. Still following the investigation at work.
Friday was a neighborhood fête at city hall. Grandkids, ds and ddil came for that. Games for the children and hot-dogs for all. DH then went to his cousin's 65th afterhour party but I stayed here to rest a little.
Saturday was regular housechores. Sunday was Father's day (thought for Dad) . Grandkids spent part of the day here while dh helped ds and ddil with starting the pool and fixing the leak at the filter. They came here for supper on the BBQ. Xavier stayed the night but Anne-E wanted to sleep with her mother.
Today was 'extra' housechores. DH took Xavier back for lunch so he could go in his pool today.
Looks fine and finally getting to working slowly in the basement.
Thinking and pondering
Mom - she needs a 'stable' place and hospital is not it - hospital just takes her vitals, they do not wash her (she says no but...), they do not medicate her, they don't make sure she eats. Let's just say she needs a better place to be.
TV this week
Veille sur moi (saison 1)
Interesting blog I saw this week
Nothing, have been listening to the investigation done at work on govt channel...will last until the end of June. My boss was to be there last week but has been postponed to August.
On my reading pile
Le sentier des citrons - Alessia Castellini
On my to-do list
Over the weekend
Wash main bathroom
Vac main floor
Dust main floor
Laundry
Deep-clean 1 basement closet... did not get rid of much but relocated a few things.
Sis is starting paperwork after dad's passing. Mom will be placed in a CHSLD, social worker has evaluated her, now waiting for a place. She is still in hospital as of now.
Tuesday was in-town work. Xavier had an infection and is on antibotics for 1 week. Anne-E slept over while parents where at hospital with Xavier. DH drove her to daycare next morning.
Have not seen grandkids over the weekend as they had some guests and worked on repainting their pool.
Finally got a chance to work around the house this weekend.
Needs more decluttering but in general it's not too bad.
Thinking and pondering
Mom - she needs a 'stable' place and hospital is not it
TV this week
Veille sur moi (saison 1)
Ma maison Rona
Sortez-moi d'ici (saison 3)
Les Traitres (saison 2)
Survivor (local)
Karine et la maison jaune
Interesting blog I saw this week
Nothing, have been listening to the investigation done at work on govt channel...will last until the end of June. Today my boss is the one making her declaration for the investigation.
On my reading pile
14 jours - Collectif
On my to-do list
Over the weekend
Sweep patio
Wash outside patio door and kitchen window
Wash outside basement windows
Sweep gazebo (get spider webs out of there) and put it neat
5 flower beds weeded (with dh's help)
Wash patio furniture and 4 place swing
Laundry
Wash my bedding (put cotton sheets and put away flannel sheets)
Vac main floor
Dust main floor
Wash main bathroom
Remake basement bed (washed last week)
Mop kitchen, kitchenette, hallway and bathroom
Wash inside Bay window in LR
Finish washing patio railing and side of house railings
Prep notes for gastro appointment by phone June 18
Go-through papers on small kitchen counter and LR table
Empty deshumidifier
Made some ice tea for Monday
Monday
Post here - DONE
Prep for in-town work tomorrow
Call and send prescription for abdominal echography
Call for insurance payment - DONE
Watch the investigation at work.. today ex-director is there and my boss should be there this afternoon.
1/2 walk this morning
Temu return.. Temu is fine for knick-knacks and all, but for clothes not that great .. 1 shirt out of the 6 I ordered is ok.. not great but ok.
Need to order papers I will need to get a retirement scenario.
Decluttering
A few empty boxes
Upcoming this week
Tuesday - in-town work
Added: Wednesday got an appointment for abdominal echography, yay will be done before vacation.
