Comfy Cozy

I guess beautiful cool weather brings out the comfy cozy in me.

I've been happily crocheting between cups of tea and reading. 

I think these Santa mug rugs are too cute.

Instead of putting a pom-pom on top of Santa's hat,

I'm going to put a jingle bell. 

When I've done all the crocheting (I figure everyone needs a set of four)

I'll go back and embroider the face.

You can find the pattern at Moms Love of Crochet.

You may remember that I made 4 of these last year.

I had yarn left and decided to make a couple of lapghans using the moss stitch.

I first saw this stitch on Lemonde De Sucrette.

You can Google moss stitch crochet and you'll find several You Tube videos featuring this stitch. 

If you can chain and make a single crochet you can do this stitch.

Easy!

Speaking of yarn and textiles,

I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow blogger last week.

Linda Lewis is a wife, mother, grandmother, weaver, textile artist and all around talented lady.

She loves Maine, tablescapes and roses, too.

We had a lovely breakfast.

Please go by and visit her at Lulu's Musings.

Say "Hi" from me!

Today I'm joining Sandi at HOME.

Wishing YOU well, much joy, and a beautiful Thanksgiving.

Wait! Save Some Fitz and Floyd For Me!

One of the local television consumer affairs reporters 

had a story on local thrift stores and shopping

for holiday decorations.

She visited my favorite thrift store where she found several Fitz and Floyd

holiday decorations. She talked about buying them at the thrift store and then selling them on Ebay.

If you've spent anytime around the neighborhood here at Twisty Lane

you know I LOVE Fitz and Floyd.

To buy F&N and sell it on Ebay -- a thousand times NO!

So, a friend and I went over to The Guild to see if there was any F&F left.
I had to save it from the dreaded consumer reporter.

The holiday decorations had been picked over, but there -- under a layer of stuff 

was this Santa and I grabbed him --
clutching him to my chest as I made a dash through the china!

He is from the Winter Holiday series by F&F 

and he'll be on the center of my dining room table after Thanksgiving.

As I was dashing through the china,
the store closing in 15 minutes announcement was made.
This lovely Royal Stafford Fuschia teacup caught my attention
and I grabbed it.
When I got home, I found out why the price was so good --
the saucer had been broken and repaired.

That's okay.

It's a lovely cup.

Fine bone china that is very thin.

It feels wonderful in the hand.

Isn't it pretty with Stash Pomegranate Raspberry Tea?!

Look at the bubbles.

A very dear friend told me years and years ago,

that when you pour bubbles with your tea,

drinking them quickly will bring good fortune!

YeeHaw!

With cooler weather and low humidity,

I've been walking into the Village and having breakfast.

I've been doing some unofficial tea tasting having

The Republic of Tea Pomegranate Green Tea with my meal.

I carry an extra tea bag from home -- the Stash Pomegranate Raspberry Green Tea.

They are both good.

The Stash Tea seems naturally more sweet than the Republic of Tea.

Wishing you well, much joy and a wonderful cup of tea!

A big thank you to these tea party hosts:

Tea Time Tuesday
Friends Sharing Tea
Teacup Tuesday

Tuesday Cup'a Tea

Tea Talk

Camera Critters: Celesto

Celesto was born at the Houston Zoo in 1990 to parents Bruno and Kili 

who arrived at the zoo with a third lion, Lindi, after being confiscated by authorities 

from a Kansas farm.

 

Earlier this week, at 22 years of age, Celesto passed away from kidney disease.

She was among the oldest lions in the country.

Lions in zoos generally live into their late teens.

Her health had been declining over the last few years.

Knowing that her time was limited,

the zoo started a successful search for young lionesses to be added to the lion family.

Jonathan has three girls to keep him company.

But, I'm sure, like us all -- he will miss Celesto. 

Celesto was feisty and strong-willed.

Jonathan is the King, and Celesto was the Queen.

She ruled wisely and well.

A big thank you to Misty for hosting Camera Critters.

Good Morning!

It's Been Quiet Around Here

It's been quiet around here for a few days.

I had the cataract removed in my left eye last week.

It was not as easy going as the surgery on the right eye back in September.

Probably because I was never truly relaxed!

I got the same amount of *relax juice* as the first time, but for some reason, it didn't work! 

But I have no complaints.

The new lens allow me to see well at distance and to be able to read. 

Amazing what technology can do these days. 

I'm still very light sensitive and carry my sunglasses everywhere -- inside and out.

The Halloween decorations are all back in storage and

a few Thanksgiving goodies have taken their place.

I found these beautiful orange tulips at Whole Foods.
A new shipment had just arrived.
Perfect timing!

I have three fabric pumpkins -- all in different sizes.

I've had them for years.

This year I added the little bird pilgrims.

Too cute!

A cool front blew threw last night and that means its time to

pull out Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Chai.

I love handmade.

I love hand thrown pottery.

This is one of my favorite hand thrown teacups.

The texture of the cup, the heat of the hot tea/chai or chocolate feels wonderful in the hands.

I'm wishing you well, much joy and a wonderful cup of tea!

A big thank you to these tea party hosts:

Tea Time Tuesday
Friends Sharing Tea
Teacup Tuesday

Tuesday Cup'a Tea

Tea Talk