Like an array of fruit sorbets, Spring ushers in it's vibrant colors.  Do you need a bit of
inspiration for your weekend?  Ever since my daughter introduced me to creating
collages on Pic Monkey, when time permits, I enjoy spending time putting them together.j
There is so much beauty in our world, especially this time of the year.  I hope you like
the collage I did this evening, just for you!

My friend had these lovely pink faux peonies tucked into green and pink polka dotted mugs,
as a birthday gift to me.  I needed a centerpiece for an upcoming dinner.  I placed the
peonies into water, making sure they had been totally immersed in the water.  I placed
a floating candle into a small glass holder and centered it in the flower.  The flower was
put in a cut glass pedestal dish.  Since the gift included three peonies, and I just happened
to have three glass dishes, I lined them down the center of the table.  So simple, and yet
pretty.  The pink matches the sprays of pink roses on the flowered tablecloth.

The dinner isn't until Sunday evening, in case you are wondering why I do not have
silverware on the table.  I was trying out the centerpieces, and took a picture to share
with you.

This colorful little duck piece comes out each Easter, and brings a smile each time I see it.

These two pictures make me eager for the upcoming days of warmer weather and time
to spend in the great outdoors.

Despite all that is taking place in our world, I am choosing to focus on the words of God
in  Philippians 4:8, "Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right.  Think
about things that are pure and lovely and admirable.  Think about things that are excellent
and worthy of praise".  It sure brings my heart more peace, than focusing on the world
news.

Touches of beauty, and wisdom from God, from me to you!  Wishing you some weekend
joys! 


Last two pictures are from past Country Living Magazines.

 

 

The first Checkers game of the season, with stiff competition, added fun and laughter
to an ordinary Tuesday.

Life's little moments.  Moments when one's heart feels like it will burst with pride and
joy, can sometimes take place in the midst of the busyness of daily life.

Tender moments, when love and kindness rule.  When the squabbles of the morning take the
back burner.  When all seems well in the world, through the eyes of two little ones.

Just a few tender "Thursday moments" to bring you a smile and lift your spirits.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

 

I wanted to share a picture of my daughter's kitchen this morning.

 

She sent me the picture, because of the tablecloth I purchased for her

 

recently.  I knew it would look good in her kitchen, but when

 

she sent me the picture, I thought the extra touches that she added,

 

made her old, vintage style eating area, look so

 

cozy and inviting.  What a special place to eat one's breakfast,

 

early on a Monday morning.  Simple touches that let your family know you care.  

 

I like the radio on the windowsill, and

 

the old wooden sign on the side wall. 

 

 

Little, extra touches to the table where you serve others, no matter

 

who your family may be, let them know you care.

 

I read a quote on the wall of a store I visited recently, that

 

I liked.  It said;

 

"What I love most about my home, is who I share it with."

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

 

 

"Strength, rest, guidance, grace, help, sympathy, love -

all from God to us!  What a list of blessings!"   ~Evelyn Stenbock


"Beauty puts a face on God.  When we gaze at nature, at a loved one, at a work of art,

our soul immediately recognizes and is drawn to the face of God."    ~Margaret Brownley


After our long, cold Winter, one has to gaze in wonder, at all the amazing signs of

Spring's quiet arrival.  Every year at this time, the appearance of the green shoots

outside my window, cause my heart to be filled with gratitude to God.  Miracles in

tiny packages, is what the Springtime is to me.


Wishing you time to enjoy some moments of today.



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When the calendar says it is April 4th, and one wakes up to

this scene outside the window...

 

 

...one just is not too happy.  Both pictures were emailed to me this morning, from our daughter
in the Midwest.  Who would have thought!

Celebrating 39 years together tomorrow.  Way back when this picture was taken, in our
first small apartment, we had no idea all that lay ahead of us.  It has been a life changing
journey, and I thank God every day for this special man in my life.

 

We've grown "old" together...

 

 

 

 

...what I dream about...growing "very old" together:)

 

 

Picture from Pinterest.

 

Hope you all have a good weekend, and if you have snow, I hope

it melts quickly.

 

One more thing I wish for...that I find time and the expertise to get

my blog list back again.  I miss it so much.

 

 

  

Good Morning!

Trying to find my list of blogs that I enjoy visiting.  I was updating them, and somehow they
all disappeared.  My son-in-law tells me to, "think like a computer."  Somehow, that is
not working for me:)
My Uncle shared this photo with me, and it seemed appropriate for my predicament today.

Oh, and one more thing.  I want you to see the little girl's table, at my sister-in-law's
home last evening.  It was our Girl's Night Out, and the little girls were so happy to be
together.  I think it looked so colorful and festive, and of course the mac and cheese
made it even better.

Just a very little something, from me, to you today.

Emptied three cans of corn needed for a recipe last evening.

 

Purchased two containers of Pansies at the grocery store, on sale.

 

Removed the paper wrappers, grabbed my roll of burlap and hot glued some onto each can.
Placed two Pansies into each can.  Used some of my wooden skewers to make the tags.
Simple, inexpensive, tiny gifts from recycled corn cans.

That is it for today.

Thank you for stopping by.