“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more? “~Dr. Seuss Christmas means for me a time to remember all the people and things in life that we are thankful for. This is a card Wendy […]
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. Norman Vincent Peale2 Peas month long blogging challenge has been hard to keep up with while we are on the road, today I am combining 3 promptsFavorite GiftFavorite Memoryand When Did You Learn The Truth Of The Magic of […]
“Promise me you’ll always rememberYou’re braver than you believe,and stronger than you seem,and smarter than you think.Christopher Robin to Pooh” This is my childhood buddy Ted.My grandmother brought him out from London and as you can see he is quite elderly but well very much loved. Ted is in foster care with my sister as […]
Christmas is not a date. It is a state of mind. Mary Ellen Chase Photo taken at a relative’s place that was decorated with lots of little special trims. Some of my favourite creations, vintage 1982 We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels […]
“When I speak of ‘home’, I speak of the place, where for want of a better description, a place where those I love are gathered; and if that place were a gypsy’s tent, or a barn, I should call it by the same good name notwithstanding.” Charles Dickens, Nicholas NicklebyHad the most amazing visit with […]
How are you doing with your home made pledge? This week I am visiting family in Toronto, in between playing with the snowflakes we will pop into the One Of A Kind Show to see what unique gifts are waiting a new home with us. For Silver Bella fans there is now an opportunity to […]
Have you taken the pledge to buy handmade? Etsy, Ebay and many other internet based shops now make it possible for little traders from around the world to share their crafts with the whole wide world. My family has a tradition of making presents but if you are running out of time to whip something […]
“Paris is the greatest temple ever built to material joys and the lust of the eyes.” Henry James That must explain it, much more expensive than the usual 50cent book but how could you walk past that dust jacket, better yet the beautifully detailed cover. Picked it up and put it down a few timesmuch […]
Over the next few days I will keep adding to this post for the Virtual Vintage Prom that Natasha is hosting. Not sure what that does for your google feed and blogger updates but you can always come back over the next few days to see the new additions below. What about a little party […]
Lori of Faerie Window has posted this little button recently to celebrate the joy of finding new friends in blogland, the gifts of time and encouragement that is openly shared along with the tangible treasures that arrive in mailboxes to brighten the day. Recently sent out some secret seasonal gifts to friends in the spirit […]
