Fresh-Cut Friday

Oh! Hello there!

Welcome to the 31st Fresh-Cut Friday. 

Let's get started.

 This is just a simple hodgepodge of flowers. 

I love to buy myself flowers.... but I have to say that when others bring you flowers it 

means so much more.

 My friend brought me these sweet daffodils. I think that I will start taking flowers to people when they invite us to dinner or what not. I love that custom.

 These are so fragrant!

 These are some little daisies that I pulled out of another arrangment that was finished.

 I was looking at some past photos... I am surprised at how often I reach for an old 

mason jar for a little bouquet.

So, now it is your turn. I can't wait to see your arrangements. Anything involving your flowers is a perfect addition. And sense this is only a monthly link party,  please feel to use past posts. 

Have fun now!

I will be linking to these parties:
Show and Tell Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
Home Sweet Home

Flowers!

Shall we have Fresh-Cut Friday this week?

Oh! Yes! My friends! I think we shall!

Please join in, won't you? 

Share any pretty flowers that you might have. It can be an old post, it can be an arrangement, 

or it can be from (or in) your garden. Really the only caviat is that you should use fresh flowers. 

I will have the linky tool up at about 7pm Phoenix time and it will remain available till Monday night. 

See you then!

2 Cookies and A Cappuccino

Hey There!

How you all doin'?

Just a little self indulgent this evening.... 

I haven't really been taking care of things around the house like I should. 

I find that by the time I get home from work I am exhausted. And of course we spend a lot

of my free time with mom and helping her with all of her life adjustments. Oh well! Such is 

life!

When I do have a couple of minutes I find that it is so easy to pick up a 

book or my knitting or crochet. It doesn't take to much thought and I find that 

I just fall in to them. I had never used these tiny needles before. (size 5) They are so light and easy to carry. I'm having fun just doing plan knitting and this yarn is wonderful to. You don't even have to think or count.... just knit!  It's almost like therapy.  I picked the pretty yarn up at JoAnn's a week ago. It's called Serenity Garden Yarn. Its from the Deborah Norville collection. 

Ya... that's all for now.

Love and Thank You!

Hi everyone! 

I'm still here. 

Life has changed and we are finding a new normal.

I just wanted to send out some love and big thank yous for all the sweet thoughts and prayers.

You guys are amazing.

I wish I could hug each and everyone of you. 

 

We are wading thru tons of documents and of course photos. 

These are a couple of my favorites. 

 This is my dad and my aunt...probably late 1930's. 

Isn't it just the cutest picture?! 

Cracks! me! up!

 

And of course dad as a sailor. Isn't he so cute! 

Spending lots of time helping mom start life over again. 

It's a hard thing to do after 53 years of marriage...

Talk to you soon! 

 

Fresh-Cut Friday

Hi Everyone. 

My sincere apologies but I am going to have to cancel 

Fresh-Cut Friday this month. My father passed away early 

this morning. 

Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Keeping Perspective

Well! 

Since you put it that way...

Perfect Hot Chocolate

 Hi Guys! 

Did you miss me? I missed you!

Are you having a great new year? 

I am. We have been really busy here at the homestead and life is changing. 

At some point I will be able to share more but for now.... just know that I am excited!

I have a plan!

 

 For now, I just wanted to share this easy sure fire Hot Coco recipe! Yup! That is a leftover 

candy cane in there. uuuuummmm YUM!

This little project is coming along too. I should have it done in the next couple of weekends. 

OH! One last item... 

Are you watching Downton Abby? 

Oh! My! Gosh! 

It is soooooooo good this season. 

All I can say is.....   

Free Bates!

Dots & Moons

Hey There! 

Are you having a great Saturday? I hope so! 

We have so much to do here in the cottage... 

I need to organize my craft room

We need to prune the roses

I have a project for the Laundry Room that I would like to start

I have a couple of returns from after Christmas shopping that I need to take care

Blah BLAH BLAH! 

None of that sounded fun today. 

So I have designated this Saturday .... 

Home Spa and Beautification Day!

 I got my fingers and toes done first. 

I was so tickled with the outcome that I thought I would 

share it with you.

I don't mean to brag... BUT! I totally did this on my own. 

The base coat and dots are OPI Kreme De La Kremlin

and the top coat was OPI Cosmo-Not Tonight Honey!

Next .... a facial and hair color!

Ciao!

I'm joining Elaine for Sunny Simple Sundays

Hey There!

It's the middle of the week... Are you having a good one? I do hope so!

I came home at lunch today and my new crock pot is here! 

(How simple am I?! )

Anyway, I'm pretty excited about that.  I'll be on Pinterest later looking for a fun new recipe.

All of Christmas is put away. Got it done this past weekend. We got it all done in one day! One VERY long day. 

But that is so much better than in years past. 

So, I'm pretty excited about that too! 

I left a little decor out that reminds me that we are still in January.  

What about you?  

Is your Christmas down? 

What are you excited about?

Fresh-Cut Friday Features!

I hope you had a minute to check out some of the pretty arrangements from Fresh-Cut Friday. I thought I would share a few of the highlights... click on any of the pictures to see more.

 Komali shared this exotic masterpiece! Stunning

 Ricki Jill shared a darling little vignette ... 

You really need to see her painting... 

I WANT!  :)

Linda shared a large collection of her favorite tablescapes... every single one had fresh bouquets! 

I love the colors in this photo!

I'm so glad you all joined in. 

It was hard to pick just 3 that I loved the best. 

If you would like to post a feature button feel free to.

Our next Fresh-Cut Friday will be February 2nd.

I hope you will join us! 

Have fun!