Celebration

Happy First Birthday Flynn!!  You have grown into a funny, happy-go-lucky friend and a very sweet companion.  You even put up with wearing hats for a photo......what more could a person ask of their dog?

Maye Daye Surprise

Maye Daye morning I found this tiny Maye basket in my enchanted garden!  It was left there by the Gilly Hobs who inhabit the herbaceous borders here at the croft.  Such a sweet surprise to begin my most favorite month of the year......Mayefair!

Sunday, February 14.....Valentine's Day!

A Valentine Vignette. My thoughtful and endearing husband had roses waiting for me when I awoke on Valentine's morning. Such a beautiful shade of pink. Aren't roses the most exquisite blooms?? It does my gardener's soul a world of good to have such an extravagance in the middle of a snowy winter.

Friday, February 12

My February Mantel.

Thursday, February 11

My Valentine cupcakes ready to be packaged up for delivery...it's a tradition I do for my family. I love that they remind me of the grade school Valentine parties I had growing up. We would make a beautiful box to hold our class Valentine cards and eat cupcakes and cookies that our mother's proudly baked and decorated.

Wednesday, February 10

A Valentine tattoo that was included in my Valentine card from my niece. She very kindly applied it for me. You take one washcloth, wet it and hold it on the tattoo while singing the ABC song twice in a row. Voila! A tattoo kiss!

Tuesday, February 9

Mr. Rabbit has joined the group to announce his favorite Valentine. I painted him several years ago when I was part of a ceramics group.

Monday, February 8

Homemade Valentine Marshmallow Lollipops, wrapped in decorative cellophane and ready to deliver to a special someone!

Sunday, February 7

Yet another Lefton treasure found at an antiques mall. It is actually a wall pocket, but I have it decorating my baker's rack in the dining/sunroom.

Heartfelt February

February is the month of hearts, roses and chocolate romance. I've decided to post a week of Valentine Vignettes to celebrate the season of love and to get us in the mood to celebrate. There are somany happy memories to reminisce of Valentine's gone by and much anticipation of happy Valentine memories ahead!
Today's Vignette contains a double-heart candle that was a gift from my (then) young, newer husband, who whimsically, signed both our dog's names on the card and will forever remind me of Tiger and Buttons....two beloved companions and special friends.
I picked up the Lefton Valentine girl at an estate sale, several years ago. She was sitting all by herself on the kitchen counter, looking lonely and out of place. I picked her up and paid all of 50 cents for the pleasure of her presence on my shelf every February. She seems really happy with her choice to come home with me.

January's Wish

Oh, winter-grey landscape....... grant me a tiny spot of brightness and a glimmer of hope that more colorful days are forthcoming, when the icy grip of the frozen landscape will burst forth with spring's abundance.

Until then, thank you for the brilliant spot of crimson red to banish this season's grey and blue.

Simply Live

I tend to ease into things slowly, feeling my way, testing the waters until I feel comfortable enough to immerse myself fully into whatever adventure awaits. The New Year is a prime example. I don't know what is ahead, which directions I will take, what roads I will travel, but,
the journey is always just as fantastical (sometimes more) than the destination.
My approach is naturally slow and deliberate because I want to experience each moment fully, with eyes wide open and senses poised. To be fully aware and not waste a precious second of this life I have been given. And so it has begun.

A Season of Keeping

A Peaceful Christmastide was Kept by All at Turnberry Croft....

A Time of Candlelight, Warmth and the

Blessings of Love, to Hold Close

In My Heart

Throughout the New Year.