Emily and Einstein **** by Linda Francis Lee I’m joining Jain at Food for Thought, a delicious blog for readers with an appetite for the written word. “He was a man who didn’t deserve a second chance…but he needed one. Emily and her husband, Sandy Portman, seemed to live a gracious if busy life in an old-world, Upper…
Pie Crust Heart Promises
I’m wrapping Dove Heart PROMISES® in pie crust for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat~ I found this idea on Pinterest, searching for a way to use my surplus of chocolate and a Valentine’s Day treat for my husband’s office ~ Pillsbury (or ready-made pie crust), two sizes of heart-shaped cookie cutters, Dove Heart Chocolates, an egg (for egg wash) and…
Plaid, Pine Cones & Pommes
I gathered some plaid, some pine cones, and a few pommes ~ apples :) to bring a little color to the table, surrounded by a grey & dreary landscape. Cold & rainy weather has me reaching for a few warm layers, both inside and out~ A grey and black plaid throw, that kept the chickadees cozy, is layered…
Valentine Greetings
I’m Greeting Valentine’s Day with Vintage-Inspired Wishes~ filled with Sweet Treats! Sweet sentiments from GODIVA Gems Message Truffles ~ beg to be unwrapped. . . And tempt~ so my surplus of chocolate has been packaged in pails from World Market for party favors~ Instead of cookies, I’m hoping to find my glass filled with bubbles on Valentine’s Day :) My…
Chocolate Chocolate
Chocolate Chocolate: The True Story of Two Sisters, Tons of Treats, and the Little Shop That Could ***** by Frances & Ginger Park I’m joining Jain at Food for Thought, a delicious blog for readers with an appetite for the written word. “Frances and Ginger Park were carefree young women when the sudden death of their father…
Shades of Grey and a Winner!
Grey . . . Foggy. . . Misty. . . Perfect weather for our resident Heron~ who despite the foggy & murky conditions, manages to keep a keen eye out for any fish. Or perfect weather to sit inside and enjoy some tea~ The winner of my Chickadee Giveaway is Rett at The Gazebo House! Rett~…
Coming Up Roses
With Valentine’s Day approaching, everything is coming up Roses. . . I couldn’t resist coming home with some roses from Trader Joe’s recently~ since they were a bargain price of $9.99 for a 14-stem bunch, with a 6-stem bunch to be had for just $5.99~ I love roses in all their stages~ when they just begin to…
Moments of Bliss
Bliss is defined as supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment. For Gracie, seeing is apparently not required to experience it~ Just sitting in my mother-in-law’s lap~ Soaking up a little sunshine~ For Chloe it’s a few ice cubes to crunch on~ For me it’s the promise of Spring and some blue sky after some grey, dreary weather~ Wishing you some moments…
Hearts, Flowers & Chocolate
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I’m anticipating celebrating with a few Hearts, Flowers & a little Chocolate! I found these Marbled Chocolate Heart Cups at World Market that make for a quick & easy Valentine’s Day treat~ Perfect for filling with mousse, ice cream, lemon curd or any berries & whipped cream~ I kept…
They’re Back…
They’re back . . . Squatting on our neighbor’s dock. . . Squawking. . . Soaring. . . Sunning. . . Providing us with a show & some smiles :) “Don’t believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding. Find out what you already know and you will see the way…