Tomorrow one of my favorite people in the world... Pam, is coming to spend a couple of nights...She is a dear, sweet cousin who lives in NC and we are getting together to work on genealogy for the big family reunion coming up in July!!! Now that I have bunches of old photos from my mom we want to put names to faces and create a photologue of ancestors at least back to our greats and then genealogy back several generations... So Ive been busy sprucifying the house for Easter!!!
You know how you get sale ads in your email day after day.. Pier One ads we enticing me mightily so I had to stop in there this morning and I adopted this wonderful bunny just for the season.... I had a smaller one last year but its ear got broken and unhappily I can not find the ear to glue back on... But I just love this fellow.... he is really guarding those carrots.. I may need to borrow one for Sunday dinner!
I decided to use my spring Johnson Brothers Vintage Charm plates paired with my JB Garden Basket transferware salad plates... just to mix it up a bit!!!
I love the beautiful Vintage Charm coffee mug with the stately positioned bluebird...
It was actually the mug that drew me to these dishes because of our beautiful granddaughter, Birdie!!!! This setting looks ready for brunch or luncheon, which ever comes first!!! heheheh
The sunroom is charming with the vestages of spring!
Bunnies are abounding
Just about everywhere one looks!
The mantel in the parlor is verdant and atwinkle!
Looks like Peter Rabbit has been hiding eggs along the shelf!
And the front porch is beginning to take shape.. even though it hasnt been fully seen to.. we always wait until after the pollen has dissipated! But a bit of refreshing made a statement of welcome!
Especially since this week we are having such grand weather!!!
Even the ktichen is laid out in festive adornment!
My kitchen helper may be just the one to help me procure more carrots form other rooms!!!
Anyway... Pam will be here soon, and then the party can begin in earnest!!!
sunny and promising... a gorgeous , if windy, early spring day!
Outside my window...
The front porch would be inviting if the wind wasnt so fierce!
The tulip poplar tree is blooming against leafless boughs!
A box of pansies await being planted today!
I am thinking...
there is much to do today... Im in the throes of switching out seasonal clothes and gathering a large plastic bag of clothing to donate. Then time to refresh the guest room for a most special guest this week!
I am thankful...
that we did not get any of the horrid weather that was predicted yesterday and last night.... well, except for the gale that blew all night and into the morning!
I am wearing...
my regular pj's and terry wrapper....
I am creating...
an eastery attitude this week... time to mix things up a bit!
the sunroom is well underway!
I am going...
to be attending our Christians United to Pray event this week. We prayer gals have been meeting a couple of times a month for prayer in the prayer room of our church for about 6 years. Then 3 and 1/2 years ago we were retreating for guidance from the Lord and the outworking of that was to take the prayer to the community.. to unite christians around our fair city for prayer especially for our nation... we were taking seriously 2 Chronicles 7:14. If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways I will hear from heaven and heal their land. Well, we have been calling the community to prayer now every couple of months ever since.. We meet in the public library meeting room, other churches and this week we will meet in our church.. We have a dedicated number of warriors who come from several denominations and it truly is a blessing .. I challenge other prayer groups to arise across this nation... especially as the most important election of our time is upon us!
I am wondering...
about my precious daughter and grand daughters this morning... They have succumbed to a terrible cold like virus which is most diffiuclt for dearest Doodle Bug who is only 3 months old. it is so horrible to feel so helpless when such a tiny infant is struggling to breathe, swallow, and there seems so little you can do to help! I am anxiously awaiting news this morning .... last night we were simply told to pray for a better night!
On my reading table...
Last week I report that I had reread 7 of Lynn Kurland's wonderful books... during my recuperation of the virus I had endured over the past week weeks. I have now added some others to that count..
I love these books.... for their sweet wholesome romances....
the chivalry and excitement of medieval hsitory... and they are all connected through a couple of family lines which make reading their in succession fun!
I am hoping...
to finally have a firm decision on what food to have for my cousin who is coming this week.. I want to have something springy and fresh and tea party-like but substantial..my creative juices just arent up to the task yet! I'd love a suggestion, or two!
I am learning...
patience.... and it is about time!
No, waiting is a good discipline.... All good things come to those who wait!
In my garden... the pansies are in the box by the back stoop waiting..... to be planted!!! Of course, waiting for the ground to dry out just a bit more!!!
In my kitchen...
Planning meals for mid week.... come ideas, come!
right now I am thinking
a lovely brunch on the porch!
A favorite quote/scripture for today...
2Thessalonians 3: 3-5
And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 4 We have confidencein the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
A peek into one of my days...yesterday
I finally got to watch the last of The Hobbit trilogy
I have so enjoyed those wonderful tales of J.R.R. Tolkien~
the "father" of modern fantasy literature
I also absolutely enjoy the acting of Martin Freeman whom I discovered in the wonderful hit series, Sherlock, when he played Dr. Watson... If you havent watched that BBC series that is still in production, yet we are waiting for winter of 2017 for the enxt installment! BAh Humbug!!! Check it out at your public library or watch it on netflix! One of my favorite things...
time spent on facetime with my precious girls!
our darling 21/2 year old, Birdie, enjoying her booberries while we chat!!!!! Actually, I couldnt bare our long distance without facetime!!!
Click the icon above to return to our hostess, Kathleen! Top o' the mornin' to ye!!
For certain I can look back at many randy St. Paddy's
Day parties... whether here in me own wee house, or other grand places! Like below when we celebrated with my dearie mum and da
Herself bein' a sweet Erin lassie My how her Irish eyes were always dancin"! Happy as a lark any time the tables were laden wi' festive food~ just fer the takin" No truer words were e'er spoken
So e'en when I 'm feelin up against the wall, I still can recall the shenanigans of years gone by corned beef and poppies ...good eatin' for sure! wi' hot bread right from the aga!
Or a mighty Irish breakfast for two! St. Paddie's Day is a special time
To look back... take stock... and move forward with one o' the grand ole Saints of yore...St Patrick...
Credited for bringing Christianity to Ireland by using the 3 leaved shamrock to demonstrate the Trinity!
We, too, are charged to take Christianity into our realm of influence... I am reminded today that it is my privelege to follow and practice my God-given task,.,., just a daily walk really ...
but I dont want to forget a bit'o Blarney, too!!!
for it suits me verra weel indeed to bring out my greens in March
and raise me glass to King Brian!
To recite me dear blessing to one and all in me house
for tis surely not a small thing!
For the Irish loves a bit of hospitality and merriment for sure!
I have been known to say "Good luck," but to be sure I don't really believe in luck at all. Every good gift comes from God ... he is a a God of provision, and He sees us every step we take..By the same token if he brings us to trouble and trial, it is for our own good... to teach us patience and perseverance. But there again. he will bring us through, or take us out according to His will.... it is ours to trust Him with everything circumstance in life...Listen to His small still voice and obey is the way to peace, happiness, and mercy!
2. Not counting your own backyard, what's a favorite green space in your town, city, or state?
it would have to be the Blue Ridge Parkway that runs right through our community..
3. How do you make life more complex than it needs to be?
I do believe that because I have become such a pack rat over the years that that makes my life much more complicated... just having to dig through too much stuff.. oh, to have the fortitude pass stuff on!! I am learning!
4. I read here the three places you should visit with friends. They are-New York City, Hawaii, and Amsterdam (rent a bike, walk along the canal, visit one of their world class museums). I felt the need to expound on that one. Moving on...Of the three places listed which would you most like to visit with friends? What's one place not on the list you think should be visited with friends?
Well, I visited Amsterdam years ago with friends and it was indeed very special.. I really have no desire to visit either NY, or Hawaii... but after my e'er so flighty trip to Ireland last spring, I would love to return there with my best friends.. my daughters and grands to wile away a few weeks sharing the best parts of my favorite spot on earth!!!
5.What's the last live performance you saw? On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being best) how would you rate it?
I just discovered Christy Knockels and indeed she is awesome. But there was only through You tube...
My last live concert was Chris Botti, and it was 10x10X10. He is amazing!!!
6. March 14th is National Potato Chip Day. Are you a fan? Your favorite flavor? Besides potato, what's your favorite chip type of snack?
I agree with Joyce, you can never just eat one... I love salty snacks but my favorite is pop corn.
7. What rule is most important in your home?
I hate to copy Joyce yet again, but upon contemplate, I cant get beyond hers.. Be kind...that covers everything.. because even though love holds the family together...that doesn't necessarily mean that everyone is always kind....least of all myself... sad to admit.. Be kind is a great # One Rule!
8. Insert your own random thought here.
Well, I am 10 days into my cold and am still feeling down right puny.... where has March gone?!?!?!?!
