This is for you LaVonne, my nuthead friend. I made this little ornament from a walnut shell the first year Jim and I were married. It's been hanging on our tree for 38 years and still looking good!
LADY LINDA ♡ Exploring the lovelies and blessings of life!
Friday, December 16, 2011
December 16th
This is for you LaVonne, my nuthead friend. I made this little ornament from a walnut shell the first year Jim and I were married. It's been hanging on our tree for 38 years and still looking good!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Teacup Thursday #37
It's here already! Miss Spenser's Teacup Thursday. The Advent calendars are zooming towards the big day so quickly now...yikes. This is a pretty little cup and saucer that I found at an estate sale a few weeks ago. It's called Holly and was made in Japan. Not sure of the age.
It's quite early in the morning and I haven't been to bed yet. Was working on my Christmas cards and just wanted to get them done.
Here's a picture of something very cute that i got last year. It's actually a big book of matches. Luckily, it was never used. A fun advertising piece.
Pretty cute, huh? Well, I'm going to cut this blog post short as I need some sleep. Tomorrow is cooking baking day.Do you have favorite cookie?
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Dear Friends and Their Fantastic Families!
Last Sunday when Jim and I were visiting the Poulsbo,Bainbridge Island and Port Gamble area, we were kindly invited to a breakfast tea at the home of Clarice and dinner at the home of Angie. I met these friends about four years ago when LaVonne came out to visit. We became acquainted through my Tasha Tudor group and now they have become very dear friends which is one of the best things about our Tasha Tudor group.
Jim had never been to Clarice's home and it was all decorated for Christmas. Her Storybook Woods home is delightful and filled with all kinds of treasures. We got to meet David before he had to get some sleep...thanks David for staying up to meet us! Linda, Clarice's mom, was invited to join us~she's a Tashette too. Sweet lady and it's always nice to visit with her.
A yummy breakfast tea--Scottish eggs, maple scones, fresh fruit, and Clarice's famous Chocolate Cherry fruitcake! Lots if tea....lots!
Jim entertained us all and so enjoyed Chole and Auberne'. He had us all laughing! The girls are becoming young ladies now!
Looks like we are having a fun time, huh? So much fun, I never want my visits to end when I'm with these special friends.
Clarice, I know this isn't air brushed, but I like it anyway. It just make me smile and makes me happy you are my friend.
Love the village...she has a perfect space to set it up so all can enjoy. Here's a few fun pix of a few of her other Christmas delights. I wish I would have taken some more pictures, but I was too busy talking!
This was here little "Steampunk" Christmas tree in the kitchen. Very creative and pretty cool. I know she's featuring her tree ornaments on her blog....Storybook Woods...so you can get a really good look at her creations. Thank you Clarice for everything. We had a wonderful time with you and yours!
About 4:30 PM we drove over to Angie and Ralph's country home. Their home is so cozy and peaceful and filled with the history of both of their families. John and Elizabeth are great kids! John kept finding his treasures and collections to share with Jimmy and that was a big hit! Little boys are a rare treat in our world. It as just great to sit around the table and share dinner and time with each other. Another great family! Angie is a marvelous cook too...stew, roasted squash, rice, potatoes, fresh salad with pears and toasted pecans(YUMMY). Angie served ice cream with gingerbread and whiskey soaked raisins from her Dutch neighbor. I wish I had some right now, oh so good. She also served a delicious fruitcake.
I think you can see how this family loves and cares for each other in these pictures.
Thank you Angie and Ralph for opening your home and spending the evening with us. It just flew by so quickly, too quickly! It will live in our hearts for a long time.
Again, I was so busy chatting, I didn't take enough pictures of their home, but here's a few. Angie is a very gifted doll maker.
Thank you so very much for your hospitality dear friends. Merry Christmas and the best in the coming New Year.
A yummy breakfast tea--Scottish eggs, maple scones, fresh fruit, and Clarice's famous Chocolate Cherry fruitcake! Lots if tea....lots!
Jim entertained us all and so enjoyed Chole and Auberne'. He had us all laughing! The girls are becoming young ladies now!
Looks like we are having a fun time, huh? So much fun, I never want my visits to end when I'm with these special friends.
Clarice, I know this isn't air brushed, but I like it anyway. It just make me smile and makes me happy you are my friend.
Love the village...she has a perfect space to set it up so all can enjoy. Here's a few fun pix of a few of her other Christmas delights. I wish I would have taken some more pictures, but I was too busy talking!
This was here little "Steampunk" Christmas tree in the kitchen. Very creative and pretty cool. I know she's featuring her tree ornaments on her blog....Storybook Woods...so you can get a really good look at her creations. Thank you Clarice for everything. We had a wonderful time with you and yours!
About 4:30 PM we drove over to Angie and Ralph's country home. Their home is so cozy and peaceful and filled with the history of both of their families. John and Elizabeth are great kids! John kept finding his treasures and collections to share with Jimmy and that was a big hit! Little boys are a rare treat in our world. It as just great to sit around the table and share dinner and time with each other. Another great family! Angie is a marvelous cook too...stew, roasted squash, rice, potatoes, fresh salad with pears and toasted pecans(YUMMY). Angie served ice cream with gingerbread and whiskey soaked raisins from her Dutch neighbor. I wish I had some right now, oh so good. She also served a delicious fruitcake.
I think you can see how this family loves and cares for each other in these pictures.
Thank you Angie and Ralph for opening your home and spending the evening with us. It just flew by so quickly, too quickly! It will live in our hearts for a long time.
Again, I was so busy chatting, I didn't take enough pictures of their home, but here's a few. Angie is a very gifted doll maker.
Thank you so very much for your hospitality dear friends. Merry Christmas and the best in the coming New Year.
Monday, December 12, 2011
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