Christmas is coming and I must say I am looking forward to it! Tomorrow I will spend the majority of the day putting ornaments on our living room Christmas tree and then hopefully by Tuesday be able to start on the tree in my room. While browsing the internet today I cam across this collection of photographs and it really got me in the Christmas mind set. http://blokeinabowtie.tumblr.com/post/12180568362/because-christmas.
Last year we were lucky to have an uncommonly snowy Christmas and I can't help but hope for a repeat of that this year as well. I would love to be able to take some pictures of the snow with the Christmas lights on outside my house. I guess that will be my Christmas wish this year, that I will have snow this winter. *crosses fingers*
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving a time to be thankful
Well today is the day. The day for stuffing the turkey (or tofu shaped turkey) and oneself. It is a time for families to be together and to be thankful for their blessings. This year unlike most I am not gathering with aunts, uncle and cousins the schedules just did not allow for it but I am sort of glad. I will be spending it with my mom and dad the two people I am more thankful for. If not for them I wouldn't be here but I also would not have had all the things I did growing up. Some might say that since I am an only child it is only natural that I had a good childhood. Many would say that I have been spoiled and perhaps that is true in some ways. At the same time though, what parent doesn't wish to spoil their child now and then? My parents were not the type to tolerate tantrums nor were they the type to give into my every whim. Their main desire was to know I was safe and happy and should anything happen to them that I would be taken care of. As a child you can't really appreciate this but now that I am older and have a concept of the world and its expenses I find myself deeply moved by all the sacrifices they made for me. We may have our ups and downs as every child and parents do but I will always love them and I am thankful for them on this Thanksgiving day.
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| Such a neat vintage image I just had to share |
Monday, November 21, 2011
Just had to share
My newest habit when I am bored is painting my nails. I am still not very good at it but with all things practice makes perfect and I am at the very least not painting my entire hand when I try to paint my nails now. (shaky hands plus nail painting does not mix well). Anyhow, the other day I decided to be really daring and since it turned out looking alright I thought I would share the result. So here for all to see... my nails!
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| The bright lighter green is actually a powder glitter. My nails are soooo hard and soooo short right now >.< |
Inspirations of fall
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| Bright beams shining through Softly highlight the fall leaves Yellow is now gold. |
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| Fall trees full of leaves Shed their festive adornments To greet winter bare. |
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| The chill of fall comes Leaving most trees bare of all color Winter is so bleak |
I am real not very good at any sort of poetry but I had the sudden urge to try and write some haiku. It was a struggle but I managed out these few. The last haiku's picture is sort of strange choice I know but as bleak as winter is I wanted to show there is still some beauty that can be found in it. I love Juniper berries and if I ever did have a winter wedding (something In doubt) I would want to have lots of juniper used around in the decorating.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
A small trip
I went on a small trip recently to Indiana. For those who are not familiar with the state the best way to describe it is flat with lots of cornfields (in fairness to the state this describes the parts I have visited). There are charming old farm houses, modern malls, and big cities, it is just that the vast majority of the land seems to be used for farming.
This was not a new trip for me. It has become a yearly tradition since I was in middle school or before (the exact year escapes me). We make the 5 to 6 hour car drive up to Indiana every year in the Fall. It provides my family the chance to visit my Aunt and Uncle and assorted cousins and their children but additionally we go to the Covered Bridge Festivals which are held at the same time.
Over the years I have collected assorted treasures at these festivals. From antique hats and compacts, to tie dye shirts, bamboo plants, and the kettle corn made and sold by the Amish (the best kettle corn I have ever had!) The festivals are an interesting mix of old and modern. The Mansfield Covered Bridge festival is the one I have attended the most over the years. It is spread out over several acres on either side of the covered bridge, and I find it much easier to navigate than some of the other festivals. In the last few years I have not even bothered to cross the bridge. Perhaps that is poor of me considering how rare a covered bridge is these days ,but with every passing year I find less charm in the cheap modern goods filling the stalls on the other side of the bridge. Most of these goods I could easily purchase elsewhere so I don't bother to waste my time crossing the river to see them. Still I thought I would share a picture of the bridge. I wish the leaves had turned more but it seems fall is slow in coming to Indiana.
I had a lot of fun seeing my family in Indiana but one of the bigger highlights was meeting a Denmark native at the antique store. He was quite charming and cute but it was just a passing meeting. Plus as my mother made clear he was to old for me. I think his looks and good humor made up for it but that is neither here nor there. The moral I guess is ,that as wonderful as it is to travel, there is no replacing ones own home and things. I was glad to be home in my bed and with my animals.
(My last pictures of Indiana as I was heading home.)
(Just some fun random shots.)
This was not a new trip for me. It has become a yearly tradition since I was in middle school or before (the exact year escapes me). We make the 5 to 6 hour car drive up to Indiana every year in the Fall. It provides my family the chance to visit my Aunt and Uncle and assorted cousins and their children but additionally we go to the Covered Bridge Festivals which are held at the same time.
Over the years I have collected assorted treasures at these festivals. From antique hats and compacts, to tie dye shirts, bamboo plants, and the kettle corn made and sold by the Amish (the best kettle corn I have ever had!) The festivals are an interesting mix of old and modern. The Mansfield Covered Bridge festival is the one I have attended the most over the years. It is spread out over several acres on either side of the covered bridge, and I find it much easier to navigate than some of the other festivals. In the last few years I have not even bothered to cross the bridge. Perhaps that is poor of me considering how rare a covered bridge is these days ,but with every passing year I find less charm in the cheap modern goods filling the stalls on the other side of the bridge. Most of these goods I could easily purchase elsewhere so I don't bother to waste my time crossing the river to see them. Still I thought I would share a picture of the bridge. I wish the leaves had turned more but it seems fall is slow in coming to Indiana.
I had a lot of fun seeing my family in Indiana but one of the bigger highlights was meeting a Denmark native at the antique store. He was quite charming and cute but it was just a passing meeting. Plus as my mother made clear he was to old for me. I think his looks and good humor made up for it but that is neither here nor there. The moral I guess is ,that as wonderful as it is to travel, there is no replacing ones own home and things. I was glad to be home in my bed and with my animals.
Also I wanted to say thank you to Aura-Illumina for pointing me towards this awesome Polaroid making application. I love it soooo much!
Friday, October 7, 2011
My Godwill finds of the day
Went to Godwill as per my norm on Friday. Sometimes the trip seems a total waste but today was not that day. I managed to find all the below pictured items for $11.00 (with the aid of my mothers senior discount).
The pitcher is so heavy! I almost put it down a couple of times because carrying it around in the basket was awful! As the second row of images shows, I have yet again another saucer without a cup but I couldn't resist. It is just so beautiful and the hand painted details are just wonderful.(I tried to show them in the picture) The last row of pictures are the cutest and funniest shape tea cups I have found in awhile. I couldn't resist! I found the cups first and was worried I wouldn't find the saucers ,but with just a little searching I lucked out.
The pitcher is so heavy! I almost put it down a couple of times because carrying it around in the basket was awful! As the second row of images shows, I have yet again another saucer without a cup but I couldn't resist. It is just so beautiful and the hand painted details are just wonderful.(I tried to show them in the picture) The last row of pictures are the cutest and funniest shape tea cups I have found in awhile. I couldn't resist! I found the cups first and was worried I wouldn't find the saucers ,but with just a little searching I lucked out.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Have a cup of tea!
In the last few years, I have started to think of what I might want at my wedding. (If I do get married and don't end up an old spinster) Getting back to my initial point, one thing I have been collecting has been tea cups. I am not sure if I will use them in the reception or use them purely for decoration. I have seen them used in both capacities online. I am leaning towards just using them as decoration. I have become rather attached to the teacups and if they were broken during the party it would definitely darken my mood.
My collection of cups is not perfect. Often I am buy the random saucer or the random cup because it is more thrifty . Mismatched pairs are so much cheaper. I have found cups and saucers that come fairly close to matching and ultimately it doesn't matter to me. In the end I would like the decorations to look like an English garden party meets the Mad Hatter's table. Beautiful but a bit whimsical.
Recently I have been shopping the local Goodwill for my teacups. You really can't beat a teacup or saucer for under a $1.00. Generally I pay $0.49 to $0.25 per tea cup or saucer depending on the sales of the day or if I happen to get to Goodwill on half price Saturday. I will share some more of my Goodwill finds in the future but for now please enjoy some of my collected cups.
My collection of cups is not perfect. Often I am buy the random saucer or the random cup because it is more thrifty . Mismatched pairs are so much cheaper. I have found cups and saucers that come fairly close to matching and ultimately it doesn't matter to me. In the end I would like the decorations to look like an English garden party meets the Mad Hatter's table. Beautiful but a bit whimsical.
Recently I have been shopping the local Goodwill for my teacups. You really can't beat a teacup or saucer for under a $1.00. Generally I pay $0.49 to $0.25 per tea cup or saucer depending on the sales of the day or if I happen to get to Goodwill on half price Saturday. I will share some more of my Goodwill finds in the future but for now please enjoy some of my collected cups.
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| ~Not all of these were Goodwill finds but a lot of them were.~ |
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