Fallen LeavesOctober 28, 2010
A sure sign of winter approaching is the falling leaves. We get a lot of leaves because we have 3 large maple trees in our back yard and the neighbours on both sides of us each have a large maple tree. Across the road in front of our house there are more trees that drop leaves, neighbouring properties with lots of trees and our huge, old willow tree. Most of our
Friday, October 29, 2010
Weekend ~ Where Is It?
Where Is It?
This weekend we are going to make it a little tougher. I am going to show you THREE pictures. One in the US, one in Italy and one in France.
You tell me where each of there are from. This one is really a tough one!
All of the pictures shown each week, will be pictures I have taken.
One
Two
Three
Which picture did I take in Italy, which did I take in France and which did I take in the US? I will reveal the answer on Monday.
Welcome Home,
Penny
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
a natural christmas
Am I really blogging about Christmas before its even Halloween? Yes, but just a little (ok, I know I mentioned Christmas shopping yesterday also...). However, in my defense, I think you are going to want to hear what I have to share as they are limited and in the store as I type. We just got in the special edition Christmas issue of our No. 1 magazine Jeanne d'Arc Living and we only have 15 copies! It is full of so much goodness, I promise you want one. If you are anything like me, you could sit and drool over the pages for hours. And you might want to pick up an extra one for that friend who would love to drool over the pages also (it is a most perfect gift, I do believe). Oh, and there are now only 14 copies as I am getting one for myself...
I really love the idea of a simple and natural Christmas when it comes to decorating. The whole "less is more" approach. I picked up a couple of these amazing desert coral the other day for my mantle. I am planning to fill them with white lights and maybe throw up some pine cones and eucalyptus and be done. Simple, earthy and natural - that's what I'm going for this year. And, in case anyone wanted to join me, I grabbed a few extra desert coral just for you. There are only a few at the Willows currently and, sadly, when they are gone, they're gone. I must say, I think they are rather fantastic and I think you might think so as well...
And one last thing while we are still talking Christmas...
We just put our Linnea's Lights candles in our online store as it is finally cool enough to ship them! These are one of our top picks for holiday gifts for anyone you need that special little something for - friend, hostess, teacher, coworker... maybe, yourself. These candles are amazing, as is the lovely Laura behind them! Go ahead, give them a try...
Ok, enough about Christmas...
for a little while, at least...
We are planning to start setting the store for Christmas November 1, however, so I guess we will be talking more about Christmas soon enough... Hope no one minds!
Vintage Tea
Hello everyone,
It was a beautiful warm sunny day today so it was such a joy to be outside doing some fall clean up and a lovely walk on the boardwalk in Rustico so I am a little late serving my tea today.
The little vintage doll I bought at the 70 mile yard sale a few weeks ago- isn't she a cutie! The charming little teapot is from a local antique shop. The vintage postcards(below) were old ones that my Mom had sent to my Dad after the war. When the war was over Dad returned home to the Island to buy a farm and then send for my Mom a few months later. They got married here on the Island on Mom's arrival. I enjoy having these souvenirs.
Did you notice the old vintage chennile bedspread acting as a chair cover?
A thrift store teacup to match.
Dainty plate from a yardsale.
These little salt & pepper shakers were from an auction sale.
Now don't forget your gloves and little beaded purse when you leave!
Vintage doll
Now here is another little vintage doll that you all know and love-you do love me don't you? HeHe! No don't answer that!
I am also joining Cindy at My Romantic Home for show and Tell Friday where there is another big party going on.
Thank you for visiting me,
Carolyn
Bringing in Potted Plants
When frost threatens the garden, bringing in potted plants and tender plants is an ideal way to keep plants for the next spring. There are a couple of problems with bring in plants with the main one introducing insects indoors. I kid you not, I brought in an asparagus fern that hid a spider almost the size of a quarter! Other common insects in potted plants are ants, earwings and pill bugs.
This.....and this......
Been doing some of this.....
And enjoying a lot of this....
What are you doing today?
Welcome Home,
Penny
p.s. don't forget to enter my Krups Espresso/Coffee machine giveaway. Click on the button on my sidebar to go to the giveaway post and leave a comment there to be entered!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
a little something for the kids
Next time you have to get a new baby present or a child's birthday gift, don't forget about all the fun little prizes we have for all the little ones in your life. And would I be crazy if I suggested early Christmas shopping? When you have as many kids and grandkids as I do, I guess you learn to start thinking ahead. The above Blabla dolls are a huge favorite among my grandkids. Little Ruby has an orange hair doll named Carrots and my three year old grandson Finn sleeps with Doggy Baby and Monkey Baby every night.
This tree house is the big family favorite. I have one in the middle of my playroom and the kids can play with it for hours...
Or maybe you even want to give a little something fun this Halloween other than candy...
Come by and see all the cute little goodies for yourself!
Or check out which ones are available in our online shop!
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