Where has the time gone?

Hi Friends,

It's been months since I blogged....maybe you know that or not.  I can't believe we're in May.

Life has been busy...that's all I can say.  The days have flown by.

Our daughter is getting married in the Fall.  Mr. Wonderful and I flew up to Virginia last month to help with wedding plans.  While we were there our daughter took me to a Tea Room.

Just so you know... I keep up with many of you even though I've not commented.  I look forward to your post weekly.

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to write faithfully.  I learn so much and enjoy the
information you provide.

Today I'm just sharing a few random pics so you can see what I've been doing lately.  I'm including pics of the Tea room that Jess took me to.

The weather is beautiful today in Florida.  I keep running outside because it won't last even til the end of the week.
Hope you are doing well.

Hugs,


I'm pleased to join the following parties:

Marti at Inspire Me Tuesday
Sandi at Tea Time Tuesday

Jess in front of the Tea Room.  This is called the Russell house.  It was
built in 1792 located in Abingdon, Virginia

Loved the plates! Everything was purple.

Tea cup.  I added the flower!  :)

Outside the front.  So cute!

I really enjoy using linen napkins!

Our teeny tiny cupcake for dessert.

Saw this in the gift shop.  Loved it.  

Child size tea set w/ bears.  Not a great pic.

This would be easy to make! An envelope with card inside.  Do you see the cute burlap clothepins?

Belated Valentine's Decorations

Hi Friends,

Last night my husband and I were watching Jay Leno.  In his monologue he mentioned that you can't find a belated Valentine's card.  You can buy them for birthday's, etc.  He said, if you missed it you really blew it!

Well, I hope I've not blown it!  This is Valentine's week so I'm sharing the tablescape I worked on for February.  Since over Christmas I decked out our home in reds I chose to decorate in pink's for Valentine's. 

We have cold weather and a freeze expected tonight for Southwestern Florida.  Just covered our delicate plants that could die outside with sheets, pillowcases etc.  It's funny to drive through the neighborhood and see these monster sheets all over folks yards!  LOL

Hope you are staying warm where ever you are and sharing in celebrations with your loved ones!

This weekend I'm proud to be a part of:

Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday

Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday

Marti at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Home Sweet Home

Centerpiece from GW and loved the hearts from HL.

Individual place setting

Pink Tea cup.

Cute little heart box picked up at DT years ago.

Another shot of Centerpiece with pink ribbon and pearls

View of table

This is a simple wreath front door

I loved how the bow came out!  Never have worked with such wide ribbon.

Final view of tablescape.

Winter Wonderland in Florida!

Hi Friends,

Yes, we have winter in Florida but not today.  I think the temp's were in the 80's and it was quite balmy for January.

I realize that this is a late entry, but wanted to be part of the Tuesday events!  Putting tablescapes together takes a lot of work of trial and error for me.  By the time there are completed  I'm pooped and don't even think about taking pictures.

In the early part of January I hosted a ladies meeting at my home and had the table set like this below.

Thank you for your grace and allowing me to post this!  LOL

It's my pleasure to be a part of:

Marti at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday

Sandi at Rose Chintz  Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday.

A snowflake hand towel

I love this winter scene in the woods with the snow.  This is a very small painting.

Popular candle holders right now. Can't think of the name.

I found the napkins at TJ Maxx on clearance and the ribbon at DT.  Made my own napkin rings.

I fell in love with these dessert plates with tea/punch cup.  Love the snowflake!
They were in a garage sale and didn't sell.  The owner gave them to me later.  :)

Setting with silver chargers.

Snowflake and silver ornaments from Christmas on a Silver platter  purchased at GW

Another view  - see crystal candle holder and silver S & P

The view with candlelight - lights on

View with lights off.  Ahh...

Hugs,

Yes, it's 2013

Hi Friends,

It's hard to believe it's been since early November last year that I blogged. 

The holidays were wonderful but took a toll on me.  I've been so busy since before Thanksgiving thru the first of this year with company and entertaining.

Today I had a treatment for an autoimmune disease I'm dealing with.  I've enjoyed so many tablescapes and vignettes, but just didn't have the energy to take the pictures and post them.

I'm exhausted or should say....fatigued but wanting to get back in this hobby that I love and share it with you.

Just a few pictures...they are all repeats.

Favorite small pillow from a dear friend who has passed away.

Such a delicate tea cup with saucer.

Mama Gail made this for me years ago for Christmas.  I put it out every year in memory of her.

I left my Christmas tree of last year and made it into a Valentine's tree.

Wonderful memories at the Trinkle Mansion Bed and Breakfast a few years ago.  Love the Country Roses teacup.

Couldn't believe it when I saw this!  Deserves to be repeated.  Gasparilla Island.

I'm joining Beverly for Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound.
and Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage.

Thanks for checking them out.

Hugs,

Pastor's wife Appreciation Day

Greeting Friends,

The church that my husband is pastor of remembered us for Pastor Appreciation Day.
Many churches do this yearly in the fall.

The board presented my husband with a monetary gift and the women of the church presented me this tray filled with wonderful treasures.

I'm highlighting one of the teacups and teapot. It was so sweet and thoughtful for the congregation to remember me!

They know me well... :) I'm so blessed by their love and kindness. It is a pleasure to work with this wonderful group of people going on 15 years! We love them very much and serving together in our church and community is such a blessing.

I  hope you enjoy seeing my special gifts!

My appreciation gift! Isn't it lovely?

The vase and heart shaped doilie were given to me

The vintage needle point was mine purchased at a thrift store in Va.

Back side of the Tea pot

Loving the teapot!  It reminds me of Royal Dalton Country Roses

Another view of the Teapot

The back of the tea cup says, Bavaria - Jaeger & Co. Germany

Side view of cup with saucer

Inside view with flowers and delicate gold lace

Small plate that came with it.  I'm guessing desert plate?

Another view with tray and vintage napkin 

It's my pleasure to join the following parties:

Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday
Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday
Marti at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday

Hope you have a wonderful week!