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Friday, 30 August 2019

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!    
 
 
 
Cat Paper Dolls.  I couldn't find a source.  But how cute are they!  
 

 
   

 
If you look on Pinterest, there are tons of cat paper dolls.  Fascinating. 
 


 
Vampire Maman.  Make your own articulated Vincent Price.  Did anyone else use to watch his spooky movies when you were younger?  
 
 
 
Your Crochet. Little Christmas Socks Stocking Advent Calendar.  
 
 
 
 
 
Pepika on Etsy.  A little Mushroom doll.  LOVE this.  I adore red and white toadstools.  Not free.


 
DIY Forever.  Crochet Sleep Masks.  Cute!  
 
 
 
Simple Things Crochet. Autumn Leaf Coasters.  
 
 
 
Today's Creative Life.  Simple paper  lantern tutorial. 
 
 
 
Skip to my Lou. Pumpin Roll.  
 
 
 
How to Nest for Less.  How to get organized in your home.  
 
 
  
 
Confessions of a Serial DIYer. Thrift Store Basket table decor.   Do you change your decor with the seasons? 
 
 
 
Cherished Bliss.  Wooden bowl candle holders.  
 
 
 
 
Setting for Four.  Back to school Lunches. 
 
 
 
 
Curbly.  Colourful Pom Pom Wreath.  
  
 
 
Dainty Dress Diaries.  Leaf Trinket Dish with air dry clay.  
 
 
 
 
Adventure in a Box. Pom Pom Acorns.  
 
 
 
Jaci May.  Braided Friendship Bracelets to buy.  
  

 
The Instructables.  Candy Wrapper Bracelets.  Did you used to make gum wrapper chains?  
 
 
 
 
With Hairstyles.  Space Buns.  I wish  . . .   
 
 
  
 
 
Tales of Faerie.  Different pumpkins and their uses.  
 
 
 
Frugal Fun 4 Boys.  Lego Pumpkin Lanterns.  
 
 
And those are my finds for this week.  I hope you saw something interesting!  
 
 
A little late to the party perhaps, but something we started watching this week.  Peaky Blinders. Its quite good.  
 
 
I found this photograph yesterday. It is Athalia Whitman. My three times Great Grandmother's sister.  What a brilliant photograph.  I wish we had more photographs like this!
 
 
A thought to carry with you  . . . 


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Pan Seared Mahi Mahi 
 
In The English Kitchen today.  Pan Seared Mahi Mahi.  Our first taste of this delicious fish. Won't be our last! 
 
Have a fabulous Friday.  Don't forget!  


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10 comments:

  1. Elizabeth30 August 2019 at 08:05

    My...YOU are a Whitman too?? Marie...someplace along the line in our ancient past, we must be related. One of my great grandmas was a Whitman (she descends from the couple on the Mayflower, John Alden and Pricilla Mullin)...amazing...no wonder I find you a kindred soul...you may actually be ancient kin to me!!! WOWEE!!
    Sending hugs...your "maybe cousin", Elizabeth xoxo

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    1. Marie Rayner30 August 2019 at 09:50

      I believe you may be right Elizabeth. I, too, had ancestors on the Mayflower. Elizabeth Tilly, plus her parents and Aunt and Uncle, and John Howland whom Elizabeth married. They had ten children, who all lived to adulthood. Sadly both her parents and Aunt Uncle perished in the first year in the New World. I think she must have been a very brave little girl as she was only 12 when she made the journey! I am sure we have a connection somewhere along the line! xoxo

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  2. La Table De Nana30 August 2019 at 13:54

    Have a great day!

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    1. Marie Rayner31 August 2019 at 08:15

      Thanks Monique! I hope yours was equally blessed! xoxo

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  3. I'm mostly known as 'MA'30 August 2019 at 14:59

    It's so hard to believe that it's almost fall and time to start thinking about Christmas already Time flies when you're having fun for sure !Hope you have a Fantastic Friday!

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    1. Marie Rayner31 August 2019 at 08:16

      I know but you know these next few months are going to just whiz by! We must all be having a blast! xoxo

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  4. excentric30 August 2019 at 18:47

    All I can think of looking at the picture of Ms. Whitman is "OMG I'd die if I had to dress like that." :) Can you imagine having to go around with so many clothes on? Noooooo. LOL

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    1. Marie Rayner31 August 2019 at 08:19

      Really? I thought it was a great time of elegance. I look at her curls and think how she must have made a real effort to look lovely for the photograph, and how this must have been her best Sunday-go-to-meeting dress. There is almost a glimmer of a smile there, so she must have liked the photographer because people didn't smile in photos back in those days. I think she must have been a woman with a brilliant sense of humor! And I see my Aunt Freda in her. xoxo

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  5. Elaine in Toronto30 August 2019 at 18:53

    Loved those sweet little acorns. I think I could do that. I'll be in search of acorn caps now. Did you leave a comment for Susan to have a chance to win her beautiful mugs? Sure hope her wrist heals soon. It's a busy season coming up. Enjoy your weekend, Marie. Hope the weather gives you something nice. I'm off to make a fish stew for dinner. Hugs, Elaine

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    1. Marie Rayner31 August 2019 at 08:20

      I know Elaine, I was thinking of all the walks Todd and I used to take through the orchard and all the acorns we would be walking on and wishing I had some of them now! I did leave a comment. I hope her wrist heals quickly also. I am hoping it hasn't held her back too awfully much! Love and hugs to you always! xoxo

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