Confetti Rose

I went shopping several weeks ago with a dear friend.

She had to make a run to the Premium Outlets for some clothes for her son.

I went along for the ride figuring I needed some new undies.

One thing led to another (Kate Spade was having half off) and

I ventured into the Waterford outlet and came home with this

Rose Confetti teacup by Royal Albert.

What really led me into the store was this tea strainer that I saw from the window.

I had to have it!

Then I saw the teacup.

 Such a pretty light pink with the beautiful confetti roses on the inside.

Sold!

I found the teapot at Homegoods.

It is by GRACE Teaware.

A pretty tea setting for the holidays! 

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a wonderful cup of tea.

My thanks to our tea party hosts:

Tea Time Tuesday

A Return To Loveliness
Friends Sharing Tea
Teacup Tuesday

Tuesday Cup'a Tea

Tea Talk

Share Your Cup Thursday

On The Menu: 'Tis The Season!

I found this seasonal cookbook at Half-Price books.

It was on the Clearance shelf for $2.00. 

What a deal!

I love Mary Engelbreit's illustrations.

The photographs in this cookbook were taken by Alison Miksch.

 

I love soups, butternut squash and butternut squash soup.

I'm always on the lookout for a new recipe and

this one was delicious.

That's what's On The Menu this Monday!

Wishing YOU well and much joy.

I hope your week is off to a great start.

Camera Critters: Methai

Asian Elephant - Eye of Methai -- Houston Zoo


"I often ask myself at what point can a man and a beast that cannot talk recognize each other.
From the early paradise, at the dawn of creation, runs the path where their hearts meet.
Although their connection has long been forgotten,
traces of their continuing association has not been erased.
And, suddenly, in a wordless harmony,
a dim memory awakens and the beast looks on the face of the man with tender trust
and the man casts his eyes upon the beast with an amused tenderness.
It is as if two friends, both wearing masks, meet
and vaguely recognize each other through their disguises."
~ Rabindranath Tagore

Wishing YOU well and much joy.

Happy Thanksgiving

 

“To give thanks in solitude is enough. 
Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go.
 Your prayer knows much more about it than you do.” ~Victor Hugo

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.