My Favorite Things . . .

 

A few of the things that make me smile, bring happiness and joy, and make my heart go pitter pat. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I say its worth a thousand smiles. 

 

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Pavola . . . the meringue, the cream, the fruit  . . .  all together, so delicious.

 

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The needle arts . . .  sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, etc. I love them all. Just to create something beautiful to adorn your home, your body, or to gift to another with your hands gives me joy.

 

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Letters, cards, postcards, stationary . . .  love them all.

 

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Ornate keys  . . .  love them. One year I bought several and used them to make special Santa Claus Keys for the grandchildren.

 

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Can you imagine?  What kind of occasion was this for I wonder?  

 

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Baby's breath  . . . Baby's breath is blooming with symbolism. Most commonly, this flower is a symbol of everlasting love, which is one reason why it's a popular wedding flower. Baby's breath also represents innocence, which makes it a lovely gesture to include in baby shower gifts and gifts for new mothers. Its one of those supporting flowers which helps to enhance the beauty of others.

 

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Any kind of fairytale cottage  . . . 

 

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Teapots . . .  I love them, and this one is so pretty  . . . 

 

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Roses  . . .  beautiful  . . . 

 

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Cherries  . . .  love, LOVE them  . . . 

 

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Pearls  . . .  I still have some special ones that were a gift from a dear friend . . . with a gold bow . . .  💕

 

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Lavender  . . .  so pretty . . .  the smell  . . .  the taste  . . . 

 

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Strings  . . . 

 

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Hot Air Balloon Festivals . . .  so wonderful  . . . 

 

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Clocks  . . . . clock towers . . . 

 

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Milled soaps  . . . 

 

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Vintage fashion plates. The daughters of the people I worked for at the manor had framed ones in their bedrooms, and in the guest room. 

 

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This  . . . I love pretty things . . .

And all of YOU!

Life is too short not to notice the things which bring us joy. Even if it is only in photographs.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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*I  have learned that to have a good friend 

is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is

a love that has no exchange of payment.

~Frances Farmer•。★★ 。* 。

I have compiled a roundup of some of the Traditional Irish Dishes I have cooked through the years over in The English Kitchen today in time for Saint  Patrick's Day tomorrow.  I hope you enjoy!  There is a little bit of something for everyone!

I hope you have a beautiful day. I cannot get warm here this morning. Brrrr . . .  it's cold in here.  I shall need to dress in layers methinks!  Whatever you get up to, don't forget! 

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And I do too!