Quiet Signs of Kindness

I know that there are parts of the blog-i-sphere that are not kind. 

But that is not my experience.

I have only seen encouragement, friendship and support.

All I know is that you all mean the world to me! 

 ~

Thank you so much for all your kind words.

This Little Cat

 This little kitty....

 Held my heart for 18 years.

And now I will hold her in my heart for the rest of my life. 

Midge

1995-2013

Soup of the Day - Artichoke Sausage Soup

 It is finally time for soup!

The weather has finally broken and soup actually sounds good. 

 Here is a simple and hearty fall soup.

Artichoke Sausage Soup

• 24oz. Italian Sausage
• 2 28oz. Artichokes hearts, drained
• 6 14oz. cans of Italian plum tomatoes ( I used diced Italian seasoned tomatoes)
• 2 pkg onion soup mix
• 6 to 8 cups water
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1tsp. basil

Crumble sausage into pieces in soup pot; brown and drain excess fat. Dice artichoke hearts and tomatoes, add to meat. Add remaining ingredients, heat through. Makes approx. 8-10 servings.

Here is my advice... make it the night before. It is better the next day. Keep some in the fridge and freeze some too. We really like this soup a lot.

I'm joining Cindy for Show and Tell Friday

A Simple Fall Table

 We actually had some folks over for dinner a few weeks ago and I got a chance to use my 

new Spode Jumbo Tea Cups.

The centerpiece was my 3 tier server full of acorns and mini pumpkins. 

With 2 little lanterns on either side.

Simple!

 

Perfect for soup!

I had been eying these sweet little numbers for a while,

but thought they were a little extravagant... 

 

My husband is really good about sending me an Amazon gift card 

every now and then.... I had been saving them up and

finally decided that it was time to spend them!

 So glad I did. :)

 Happy Fall! 

I'm Joining Marty for Inspire me Tuesday

Merci!

 Merci! 

Thank you all for sharing all your lovely flowers! 

Here are a few highlights...

 Penny shared her beautiful Chocolate set

 Melissa shared her Anne of Green Gables Party Theme... DARLING!

Monica shared a gorgeous, frost kissed sunrise.

 Stephanie shared a beautiful fall poem.

Thank you Everyone!

If you would like to, feel free to take a featured button.

I hope you will mark your calanders for December 6th. 

Can you believe it?

See you then!

November's Fresh-Cut Friday

Hello! 

&
 Welcome!

 It's time for Fresh-Cut Friday!

The rules are easy. Just share a link to a post that shows your flowers. 

Add a link back to this post in your post. 

That's it. 

Old posts, new posts arrangements (fresh or faux) gardens, centerpieces are just a few ideas. 

I'm looking forward to seeing what you have to share! 

~*~

 My little arrangement started out on the dining room table. 

I liked it at first.... 

A very simple, tonal mix of carnations and roses.

But then... it just started looking like a big blob.

So, as I usually doooooo..... I moved it!

This is the divider between our living room and family room.

I got this little cabinet several years ago and it is full of little memories. :)

 

These little tins are some candy tins that I purchased when I was in London about a million years ago.

They are called Comfits.

Aren't they cute?

I'm Joining: 

Craftberry Bush,

Imparting Grace

Stone Gable

My Romantic Home

Common Ground

The Charm of Home

Okay! Now I can't wait to see your pretty posts!

Classy Pumpkin Painting

 Saturday was a fun day.  I spent it with the lovely ladies of 

Sweet Stops.  

You can see more about them here.

It was held at my friend Debi's house. 

SOME DAY I'm going to do a whole photo shoot of just her gorgeous 

home. 

 

 It was lunch and then a quick painting class.

There were so many fun ideas. Look at these sweet little dinner rolls. 

How smart!

Of course what's a craft class without a cupcake station?

 

 So at some point... the paint has to hit the pumpkin. 

 Every table had all the supplies needed.

 

 Such a fun afternoon! 

Thanks Ladies!

I'm joining: Someday Crafts

Craftberry Bush,

Imparting Grace

Stone Gable

My Romantic Home

Common Ground

The Charm of Home

P.S. Don't forget Fresh-Cut Friday 

The party starts tomorrow night!

With a Cherry On Top!

Oh,  Gosh!

Sometimes I feel like my life is completely de-railed! 

Honestly! The week has flown by.   Who am I kidding? The whole month is gone.

I went to a pumpkin painting class, a Harvest Brunch, had company in town and Sunday daughter and I went to our first bridal show!  Very busy! But VERY FUN!!! 

(I know lots of exclamations!!!)

And with all that...

At some point last week I turned 51. 

And shortly after that I got a piece of junk mail 

offering me a Senior discount.... say whaaaaaaat?

Seriously?

Good thing I don't take that kind of thing to heart.  (much)

 I also got de-railed on my next big project. I decided to start a baby blanket instead. I'm doing the Granny Ripple. (kind of sounds like a weird dance, huh?) It's not though. 

It is a fun and quick moving stitch.

 Oh! ooopsie! There's a peek at my Fresh-Cut Friday arrangement... :)

Don't forget to join in on Thursday night for Fresh-Cut Friday!

SO, that's it for now!

Have a great day!!