My Friday Finds . . .

 

A few of the things  I find each week that pique my interest, bring me joy, inspire me to learn, create, do, become . . . maybe they will do the same for you!

No source, just cuteness overload.  I don't think I could ever bring myself to cut up a quilt like that, however.

Maisy and Bee on Instagram.  She makes the cutest peg dolls.

Nostalgia at the Stone House.  Embroidered pillows.

I had that mug once upon a time. Greengate. Love me some Greengate.  Couldn't find the source for this but I found this  . . . 

Ellis and Higgs. Quilted Petal tutorial. 

Fabric Tea Cup Coasters.  Fab Art DIY. Free Pattern.

Beautiful Spring Time Coasters.  Maize Hutton. No link though. The blog is shut down. Cute embroidered round cotton yarn coasters.

Crochet with Raymond.  Crochet Granny Tea Cosy.

Pattern Center.  39 easy pouches to organize your stuff. Crochet.

Look What I Made. Crochet Pansy Bunting.

Fab Art DIY  Berry Pie Pot Holder 

Wil Tip Top  Summer Nails.

Blogging Perspective.  I should have started sooner, lol  Its too late for me now.  Save yourself!

Again too late.  I guess I have just never been overly concerned about things like this. Perhaps I should have been.

I have always love LOVED this stuff!

Always a handy list to have.

Another handy cheat sheet  . . . 

This could also come in handy.

Craftsy Hacks.

From Britain With Love.  So cute.

Again, no source.

I am not getting much this morning.  I keep hitting dead ends.

Again, I can't help sharing this. Its so cute.

I think its time to give up for this week!  Again, no source!

Cindy and I had a great day together yesterday.  We loaded up the car and headed off to Value Village. It is about 45 minutes or so away from us, maybe even an hour. I had a whole big bag of things to get rid of.  I had a couple of newish blanket. They were slippery. I don't like slippery.  I also had a bedspread and shams, made from that microfiber stuff, which I also do not like.  I had thought it was cotton.

After dropping off all the stuff, Cindy went in and got Dad some books to read.  He is a funny man. He likes to read romance novels.  He doesn't like to read anything else. I have bought him good books, real writing, in the past. He doesn't like or appreciate them. He prefers the trashy novel.

Then we went to the pet store to pick up some Churo treats for the cats.  Michaels. I got some pipe cleaners and some beads but we had a good boo around.  They are bringing in self checkouts there. I hate self checkouts.  I think they will all be self checkouts for the most part soon. YUCK!

Then we went to the Running Man, which is a small Costco outlet.  I got a few bits there.  Bags of unsalted mixed nuts to make my granola. Some jam. I like the Asian frozen Noodles with vegetables and frozen fried Rice. 

We finished off at Jonny's for fish and chips.  Naughty but very nice.  Then we went and put gas in the car, I picked up a prescription and home again, home again, jiggity jig.  Day gone.  But we had so much fun together.  We always send our brother photos of our dinner when we go to Jonny's to make him drool. 

He and his wife just celebrated their 37th Wedding Anniversary.  I remember going to Ottawa for their wedding.  We all flew up from Nova Scotia (mom, dad, myself) and my sister flew up from Windsor. It was such a beautiful wedding.  Love them both very much and wish them many, many more years of happily wedded bliss!

And with that I will leave you with a thought for the day  . . . 

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 *.˛.There is nothing in nature

that blooms all year long.

Be patient with yourself.

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In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Crazy Gingerbread Cake, with a Lemon Sauce.  Egg, milk and butter free.  Moist and delicious. You can also use a one for one gluten free flour to make it gluten free.

I hope your Friday is as beautiful as you are!  Whatever you get up to, don't forget!

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And I do too!

    

   

My Favorite 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! 

 

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The curiosity of cats, even though admittedly it does sometimes get them into trouble!  My cats always have to inspect everything that comes into the house and they do with great curiosity.  I love to watch them.  Well, I think its fair to say I just love them.  I love all animals.

 

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Tea and cake.  My tea is herbal of course.  I love Ginger and Lemon.  Tea and cake are just two of life's greatest pleasures, especially when taken together.

 

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This.  It just makes me happy. I love looking at it.  Homey and cozy. It looks like the pillow case might be embroidered but I can't really tell for sure.

 

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Lighthouses  . . .  Cindy will tell you. I love lighthouses. Oh, how wonderful it would be to live in a lighthouse with a house attached.  I could not go up the stairs of course, not now, but when I was younger, I would have loved it.

 

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Lemon tarts  . . .  and these are especially pretty.  Are those forget-me-nots?  I cannot really tell.  If so, they are one of my absolute favorite flowers!

 

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Love, love this dinnerware. It looks like Wedgewood although I am not certain that it is. If not, it is very similar.  Love those roses as well. They are one of my favorite colors of roses . . .  blush.

 

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Candlestick holders. I have one which I bought from a Nordic supply place prior to moving back to Canada. It is white enamel and managed to get back here unbroken.  There is a slight chip in it, but that only adds to the beauty of enamelware in my opinion.

 

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Quality fresh fruit and vegetables.  Something which Mrs Hen approves of as well. I wish we had more of that here  . . .  oh and the Sweet Peas. Have I ever told you that Sweet Peas are my absolute favorite flower? It is true.  If I was a young Bride I would want a bouquet of Sweet Peas.

 

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Using pretty glass bottoms to imprint cookies.  I have some crystal candlesticks that do a fabulous job of it.  So pretty  . . . 

 

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Are you sure I can't help you with that?  That would be mine. They love to be involved with everything I do. I don't mind. They help to  make my life sweet and more interesting.

 

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The cozy comfort of rainy days.  We need more of them I think. We have not had enough rain yet this year I don't believe. I sure hope we don't get fires like we had last year . . .

 

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Oh, I do so love an AGA stove.  There was one in the kitchen at the big house when I worked there. It was the only heat they had in the kitchen in the Winter months. It was so cozy. I used to love cooking on it as well. I probably cooked on it more in the cooler months than I did the regular stove.

 

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This really makes me smile.  I wonder what he is watching . . .  he is very intent on it  . . . 

 

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Mismatched plates  . . .  somehow they just go together  . . . 

 

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Natural fabrics . . . I love cotton, linen  . . . 

 

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A little red house  . . .  how sweet, looks like it is close to the sea  . . . 

 

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Now that is truly adorable, don't you think??

 

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Double Hollyhocks  . . . 

 

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This. It is stunning  . . . 

 

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Milk delivery in glass pint bottles.  They still had it in the U.K.  The Tits used to sometimes peck the little foil lids off and drink the milk.

And those are my favorite things for today. I hope that some of them were yours also!

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *.˛.I don't really care if my glass is 
half full or half empty,
I am just happy to have a glass.
~Joe Farrell•。★★ 。* 。

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In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Pasta with Peas & Pesto. Quick, easy, simple and delicious. The perfect midweek supper.

I hope that you have a beautiful day today!  We are off to take some of dad's stuff to Value Village.  Wish us safety there and back!  Whatever you get up to today, be happy and blessed. May you enjoy at least a few of your favorite things!  Don't forget!

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And I do too!