My Favourite Things . . .

 

These are some of the things in life that I enjoy and which make me happy, inspire me, or put a smile on my face. Maybe some of them are yours too.  Lets share!  

 

Vera Mouse by Marjolein Bastin.  I just adore the art of Marjolein anyways, but Vera Mouse is my favourite. Interestingly enough her things are very hard to come by over here.  When I lived in Canada I was able to get her stationary, notecards, etc. I especially loved the notecards. They were a lovely way to just letting someone know you were thinking of them. I used my last one up years ago, and have never been able to find any more, which is odd because she is Dutch and Holland is only across the channel! 

 

Old clay jugs.  My mother used to have a Gingerbeer bottle made of clay. My Uncle Harold had a whole bottle room in his house.  He collected bottles or years and years.  There is something about old clay bottles and jugs that is very unique and pretty.  

Roasted Cashew Nuts.  They are my favourite roasted nut followed by Pistachio nuts.  My parents used to get a tin of mixed nuts every Christmas and the Cashews in them were everyone's favourites. They used to disappear first. I think my mom used to fish them all out when we were not looking! 

 

Chocolate Coated Almonds. Especially the ones my children used to sell through the fund raisers at school.  Oh I simply adored them. I have not had a chocolate coated almond in years now.  I do so love them! 

 

Wire Crowns. To me, much more beautiful than a bejeweled crown. There is an air of mystery about them. 

 

Oh how I love Kites!  I have always wanted to fly one.  You need wide open spaces to do that, and wind, and energy. I could watch them for hours.   

 

Hot Air Balloons.  I have not seen one in a long time now. When we lived in Kent, most sunny days at the weekend brought hot air balloons floating over our house and the Orchards surrounding where we lived.  I could watch them forever as well.  They seem to be so mystical.  I have never been up in a Hot Air Balloon, but I have always wanted to go on a Hot Air Balloon ride.  Maybe one day.  They are very expensive. Maybe if I win the lottery. 

 

Carousels/Merry-go-rounds.  I love them.  They are so whimsical and seem to be so safe.  Love the music that plays, etc.  I do get sick on them, however, so I have not been on one very often.  When my oldest son turned 3 I made him a Carousel Birthday Cake.  I was up all night decorating it. It was so much fun and I think he really liked it.  I never made another one because it was a lot of work. I'm not really good at cake decorating. You might think I would be because I can draw, but it takes a different kind of skill to be able to draw with an icing bag. 

 

Aprons. Any kind, but especially vintage. When I have one on I feel just like June Cleaver or Aunt Bea. 

 

Red geraniums.  I love them.  I could fill my garden with tubs of red geraniums, and window boxes too.  They just make me smile. 

 

Holly Hocks.  They are a cottage garden flower.  When I lived in Suffield Alberta, the whole side of our house was planted with pink holly hocks. They were so beautiful. I have never been able to get them to grow here, but I keep trying.  I just think the soil at this house is really poor. 

 

Cows in the fields . . . the sound of cow bells . . .  the sound of their moo's.  The first house we had here in Blacon backed onto a farmer's fields and they were filled with cows. Occasionally they would get out and we would end up with them at our back gate which wasn't so much fun, but for the most part we really enjoyed them. Todd used to be a cowman, and milked I forget how many cows every morning and evening. Cows are very gentle animals.  

 

Granny Square Afghans.  They are my favourite out of all the afghans.  There is an instagrammer that I really love. Amanda of Eightbysix.  She does the most beautiful afghans in the loveliest colours.  

 Window shelves and cornices.  I love them.  They are so wholesome looking . . . 

  

Evening in Paris . . .  it seemed to be so sophisticated  . . .

Nivea Cream.  The smell. The feel. I love everything about it.

 

Tomatoes.   I adore tomatoes.  I really hope that I am able to get my stomach issues under control so that I can eat them again  . . . 

 

The voice of Sam Elliot. It makes me want to melt.  He just has this amazing voice. 

 

Jane Austin anything . . .  love it all. 

 

Cinnamon . . .  anything  . . . 

And those are my favourite things for this week.  What are some of yours?

A thought to carry with you  . . .  

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 *.˛.There is no better test of a man's

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Spiritual Enlightenment

 

No BOM corner this morning as I am running very late.  Be back with that tomorrow.

 

In the English Kitchen today  . . .  Easy Caesar Chops.  3 simple ingredients. One delicious recipe. 

Have a great Thursday!  Don't forget!

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And I do too!