My Favourite Things . . .

A few of the things which catch my eye, inspire me, pluck at my heart strings, make me smile, or that I just enjoy.  Maybe they will do the same for you.   

 

Mexican Food, or should I say Tex Mex.  I have never been to Mexico, but I love this type of food.  Tacos, Enchiladas, Nachos, etc. Ohhh Chimichangas.  My friend Eliza taught me how to make authentic Tamales when she was over for a visit one time.  Sadly, they are very difficult to make here because you can't get most of the ingredients. My sister makes the best nachos.  I know this isn't real Mexican food, but North American-ized Mexican food, but I love it all the same.  Its not something I had ever tasted until I became an adult, but it was love at first bite!  

  

Pansies  . . .  its those pretty little faces! 

 

The Outlander Series.  We finished the latest one and have gone back and started watching them from the beginning again.  Love this timeless love story.  The costumes.  The Romance.  Its just so very well done. The intimate scenes are a bit embarassing in mixed company, but hey ho. At least they are not vulgar like some are.  

 

Petit Fours.  Little bite-sized cakes. The only bad thing about them is that its far too easy to over-indulge.

  

Herend China.  My ex boss had a whole beautiful set of this, the Rothschild Bird pattern.  I think it is all beautiful. 

 

Soup bowls with handles  . . .  they're so cute.  

  

French Onion Soup, but it has to be done properly.  I hate it when  they put too much cheese in it and you almost can't swallow it.  There is just a perfect amount to put, and this isn't the time to over do anything.  Less is more. 

 

Lindt Gold Bunnies.  The cadillac of Easter Bunnies. 

  

Tea Infusers . . .  any kind.  I love them all.  These heart ones are especially sweet.  

 

The Sermon on the Mount.  I was studying this yesterday. (Matthew 5:3-16 in particular) It is a beautiful passage of scripture.  The beautitudes.  As I was reading it, I was inserting (example) Blessed are the meek (who come unto me) for they shall inherit the earth.  It was an eye opener.  I don't think I have ever gotten so much understanding from it in the past.  I have always loved this passage, but today I love it even more.  

  

Talking with my sister.  I think she is one of the greatest gifts my mother ever gave me, even if at first I told my mom to take her back. I have always been very grateful to have her in my life.  I love her so much.  

 

Tree Houses.  Every since I saw the Swiss Family Robinson, I have been in love with them.  Not sure at this stage in life I could live in one, but for a very long time I wanted to.  

  

Tiny Houses  . . . now that there are only the two of us, I quite think I'd like one of these.  Talk about downsizing however.  You would need to be very organized! 

 

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Tiny sewing kits, in tins  . . .  love making them and love gifting them.  

 

Copic Markers.  Of all the markers out there, these are my favourites.  Unfortunately they are also the most expensive.  Sigh  . . . 

  

Noodles  . . .  I adore noodles.  Any kind . . . 

 

Swedish Crime Dramas.  Beck, Wallander, etc.  Love them all. 

  

I especially loved this series which was set in the 1950's.  

 

Little worlds  . . .  I think my love of these began with the shows The Friendly Giant and Chez Helene when I was a child.  

  

That is probably why I am especially in love with this Swedish Blog.  Froken Elsa.  It is adorable. It hasn't been updated in a few years, but I still love to visit it. 

 

I don't know who made it, but I am in love with this fox doll . . .  I love humanized animal dolls  . . . 

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

I probably won't be on tomorrow. We are going to the Temple and will be up and out of here quite early!  

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *The devil flatters us that we are very righteous,

when we are feeding on the faults of others.

If you would have God have mercy on you,

have mercy on one another.

~Joseph Smith   •。★★ 。* 。 

 

In The English Kitchen today, Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Sweet Pickled Onions.  Seriously tasty and it all started with a few leftovers.  Yum!! 

Hope you have a beautiful day.  Love and be loved! Don't forget! 

 
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And I do too!