Friday, April 1, 2016

This and That




Paris
A memory from Paris.




1. I finished reading A Paris Apartment by Michelle Garle. I enjoyed it, but thought it could have been even better! Based on the true story of a treasure stocked Paris apartment that had been closed for seventy years. Amazing!

2. The Rice baseball team is away this weekend, which means I have the weekend to do whatever I want. The weather is supposed to be close to perfect, so sitting outside near the pond and reading sounds like a good idea.

3. The Final Four is in town ... lots of traffic. No, I'm not going, but will watch on television.

4. I'm getting a hair cut today and then off to the grocery store.

5. I've put my crochet hook down and got out my knitting needles. I find that crochet is easier on my hands, but I found a knit shawl pattern that looked pretty quick and easy so I thought I'd give it a go.  



It's so nice to have Nancy back with Random 5 Friday.






Wishing YOU well and much joy!













Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Yarn A Long






One of my sisters-by-choice is a member of Annie's Creative Woman Kit-of-the Month Club.
She doesn't crochet and since I do, she sent this kit to me.
I'm between yarn projects (just finished an afghan).
I needed an easy project while I decide what I want to try next. 
When I'm finished I'm going to send the scarf back to her!
Surprise!


Crochet Scarf




When I need to take a break from the crochet hook,
I grab a book.
I'm reading Paris Letters by Janice MacLeod.



Crochet Scarf



I was lucky enough to visit Paris with my knight in shining armor.
The Louvre with its amazing art collection 
and the crowd around Mona trying to get a picture of her.
The amazing windows of Sainte Chapelle.
I could spend days just sitting there.
Notre Dame
The amazing gardens and parks.
The Eiffel Tower -- it seems to hide and then suddenly -- there it is again.
The bread.
And, last but not least, 
I can still imagine the taste of the lemon tart I had in the little store on the Rue St Honore.
One must remember not to hurry these experiences, but stop and enjoy.


In Paris Letters we learn that Janice has job burnout.
She wants an answer to the question:
How much money does it take to quit your job?
She finds out, gives the reader suggestions,
and plans to spend a couple of years traveling in Europe.
She finds romance and a new business. 

Janice has a blog that you can find here.

I also follow Carol Gillott's blog.
She is another Paris lover and I enjoy her adventures in the city.

Wishing YOU well, much joy, lots of new yarn and a good book! 


Yarn A Long with Ginny.




Monday, March 21, 2016

Hop Hop Hopping






The Easter Bunny is getting ready for the big day.


Easter is Coming



 The arrival of the Easter Bunny
 must mean Spring is hop hop hopping down the bunny trail!




Easter Tea



Time to find the bunny teapot (a World Market find years ago).



Easter


While looking for the Bunny Teapot,
I pulled out the Rosina Iris teacup.
I must be prepared for spring!

In the spirit of the season,
I'm going to keep my dust bunnies as decoration! 

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

Remember,
Every Bunny
Needs Some Bunny
Sometime.


Bernideen's Tea Time Cottage and Garden Party