My favourite things . . .

 

A few of the things in life that make my heart go pitty pat. Maybe they will do the same thing for yours. ♥♥♥   

 

Decorative tins.  I love them.  You can use them for all sorts.  I have one holding my buttons, small ones holding pins, etc. I never thought of using them for candles however.  What a great idea!  

 

3-piece tea sets, with cup, saucer and sandwich plate.  I have four Katie Alice ones that I have collected through the years.  Vintage ones are even nicer.  

  

Smocked dresses on little girls.  They are just so pretty.  When Maryn was smaller I bought her a couple of smocked dresses.  Sadly never got to see her in them. Oh well  . . .  

 

Smocked Gingham Pillow Covers.  In Home Ec in grade 8 at school, I remember making one.  It wasn't as hard to do as one might think.  

  

Cathedral Windows Quilting.  This I also learned how to do in Home Ec.  The blocks end up already quilted, etc. You just need to put them together and voila!  

 

I have always loved flowery dresses  . . . this one is particularly beautiful I think  . . . 

  

Vintage Table Cloths   . . . 

 

Spindle Beds  . . .  

  

Brothers and sisters  . . . . you share a history with them that you share with nobody else on earth. 

 

The Lake District and the Dales  . . .  have been there several times.  I have loved it each time.  Its so beautiful. Mind you  . . . .  all of the UK is filled with beautiful spots to enjoy.  

  

 

Blue and white  . . .  anything  . . .  

  

Crystal and silver  . . .  I have some lovely crystal that my mother bought me through the years.  For a few years she gave my sister and I each a piece of crystal for Christmas.  I cherish it.  I have candle sticks, salt and pepper shakers and a butter dish.

 

Criss cross windows  . . . . 

  

The film Father of the Bride with Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy.  The house, the clothes, everything.  I love everything about this film.  Elizabeth Taylor is so beautiful in it and her wardrobe is stunning.  

Spaghetti Bolognese.  I love it.  I never tire of it. 

  

Subway Turkey Subs.  I lived on them when I first split up from my ex.  The girl who owned the house in which I was renting a room did not like me using the kitchen . . .  for anything.  I usually get the Honey & Whole Wheat bun however . . . 

 

Shabby chic . . . that carpet  . . . 

 

The art of Irish Artist George Callahan . . . I love all of it. 

 

Downton Abbey.  I can't wait for the film!  

  

Hammy Hamster, Tails of the Riverbank . . .  I loved this show when I was a child. 

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

 

I ended up with a horrible bout of Diverticulitis yesterday.  I was in agony. It was probably all those peas from the first diet dinner I ate.   Incredibly painful . . . not sure how to proceed . . . the food is really delicious, but . . .  I am not sure my medical conditions can cope with it.  

 

Very sad news on my mother's condition . . .  they will be taking her into hospital on Tuesday and amputating her leg. That's all I know for now.  I have no more details and to be honest I am still digesting it. She was very tearful when I called her yesterday, which is about what you would expect.  I felt so helpless . . .  I will let you know more when I know more.  Everything is kind of in the air at the moment.  

In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers.  Todd enjoyed this with a jacket potato. 

Have a wonderful Thursday.  Don't forget along the  way of your day . . . 

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And I do too!