Thankful

I just love this little pilgrim girl.
My mother found her at a garage sale.
She just looks so thankful.

Today was a wonderful day!
A day of peace and rest.
The kind of day we all need.
We went to the evening service at church,
visited a family friend in the nursing home,
and then ate dinner out.
We all soaked up the family time.

We came home in the dark.
The moon was spectacular
and illuminated our yard.

The children are in bed.
My husband is working
at the dining room table.

I am writing a quick blog post
and then off to the couch with
a cup of tea and a pile of books.

I am thankful.

Friday Flower

Today's Friday Flower is dedicated to Melissa because she is my first follower!

You can join at Miss Sew and So or at A Place For Tea.

Christmas Shopping and a Little Something for Me

I've loved the Johnson Bros. china ever since I first saw it.
Every fall, I lust after the beautiful shades of brown, russet, and teal.
Whenever I see a display in a store,
I'll pick up a plate and lovingly run my hand over it.
Big sigh!

Then I look at the cost and realize it is not in the budget for this year.
Visiting blogs this year, I've learned that
one of the terms to use is "Transferware."
I see it everywhere now and
love the red and blue and black and really, all of it.

Yesterday, I was in HomeGoods and saw this coffee cup.
I picked it up as always and it was marked down to $2.00!!!!!
I now am the proud owner of some Johnson Bros. Transferware!
This pattern is called "His Majesty."

I'm only kicking myself for not buying two so that I could have
a pair to drink coffee with my husband.
Maybe next year.

The past few times I've been in Hobby Lobby,
I've looked at this beautiful music box.
It looks just like the thing my mother would love for Christmas.
It's $29.99 and just out of reach.
Yesterday, it was on sale for 50% off.
Christmas shopping for my mother-done!

Look at these adorable little feet!
It plays Joy to the World.

Today Is The Kind Of Day

The sun is streaming through my windows.
Today is the kind of day that just gets me motivated.

I have deemed today "A Day To Create!"

I even notified my children and told them that I
would be in the dining room all day and if they wanted to,
they could join me at the table with things they wanted to create.

I am looking forward to my day...
creating, being with my children, and the blessing of sunshine.

I intend to cut more squares for this quilt I am making for my niece.

These lovely colors of felt will be a Thanksgiving decoration.

And when I'm through, I plan to enjoy a cup of tea!

The Garden in October

Snow

Real snow. Beautiful flakes.

I took the trash out and stood in my pajama pants, face lifted to the sky and watched as each flake turned and twirled, catching the light as it fell to the ground.

Beautiful.

Remind me of this post in January:)

November On My Front Porch

A picture of my brick street just because.