Mosaic Monday: Tasty Treat!

Mr. Dragon and I have been wondering why all the blooms on the hibiscus have been disappearing.

Jane Cowel Hibiscus

I think we've figured out what is happening.

Apparently, the blooms are a tasty treat for our local squirrel families.

Mary is our hostess for Mosaic Monday.

Each mosaic is different. Each has its own story to tell.

Wishing you well, a JOY filled week, and a tasty treat!

Postcard Friendship Friday

There are five Friday's in October.

That's a good thing, because I've really enjoyed this series of postcards from

the New York Public Library!

I laughed out loud when I saw this one and I hope you do, too!

(Image from the New York Public Library)

"She was filled with romance, and deemed it good sport

To look in the mirror and see it's report.

She gazed quite awhile, then a loud voice heard;

'Come do the dishes now, and don't be absurd.'"

Hollow'een Greeting.

Postcard Friendship Friday is hosted by the lovely Beth.

When you visit you will see a variety of postcards from the old to the new,

the comic to the serious, travel to new places. Enjoy!

Wishing you well and have a wonderful weekend!

Good Morning!

(Image from Victorian Trading Company)

Tea Tuesday

I found this little book: 365 Things Every Tea Lover Should Know.

It's just one of many small tea books on the market from Harvest House Publishers.

I thought I'd start sharing some of the tidbits from this book every week on my tea post.

1. When making a great pot of tea, pour hot water into the teapot to warm it while the kettle of water is heating.

2. "My dear, if you could give me a cup of tea to clear my muddle of a head I should better understand your affairs." ~ Charles Dickens

3. Iced tea was invented at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair by an expatriate Englishman named Richard Blechynden. His hot tea wasn't selling so he poured it over ice and had an instant success.

I have some fun teapots and mugs that I like to use when Halloween is on the horizon.

The dragon teapot with the wizard.

The dragon mugs are from the Texas Renaissance Festival.

When we first moved to Texas some 20+ years ago, we went to the Festival every year.

Fifty three acres of New Market Village, filled with food, beverages, shops with unique arts and crafts, games of skill and human-powered rides.

This year there are eight themed weekends: 

Octoberfest, 1001 Dreams, Pirate Adventure, All Hallows Eve, Roman Bacchanal, Highland Fling, Barbarian Invasion and a three day Celtic Christmas celebration.

Anyone getting into the holiday spirit?!!!

I'm linking to Teacup Tuesday hosted by Martha and Terri!
They host such lovely tea parties. Be sure to check out the teacups on parade!

Sandi hosts Teatime Tuesday.
So many tea parties.
So little time!!!

Wishing you well, a great cup of tea, and a JOY filled week!

"The path to heaven passes through a teapot."
Ancient Proverb

Mosaic Monday: A Walk Around the Block

I thought I'd take you on a walk around my block.

It's still a wee bit early, but the Halloween decorations are coming out.

(Love the bones on the wreath and the black birds.)

I have a theory about Halloween decorations.

I believe people down here (where it is hot 9 months out of the year),

pull out all the decorating stops when the Fall arrives.

We don't have the wonderful color of the changing of the leaves.

But we can sure decorate starting at Halloween!

Mosaic Monday is hosted by the lovely Mary.

Each mosaic is different and each has its own story to tell.

You'll enjoy your visit!

Wishing you well and a JOY filled week!