Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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.




Royal Albert Tea Party


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.



Royal Albert Tea Party



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



Royal Albert Confetti Rose Teacup


I found the teapot at Homegoods.
It is by GRACE Teaware.


Rose Teapot by Grace Teaware


A pretty tea setting for the holidays! 


Royal Albert Tea Party!


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

My thanks to our tea party hosts:

Monday, November 26, 2012

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.




Smoky Butternut Squash Soup Recipe


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.


Saturday, November 24, 2012

Camera Critters: Methai







Elephant Eye
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


Camera Critters



Wishing YOU well and much joy.


Thursday, November 22, 2012

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