With Sincere Thanks...

I sincerely want to thank you for all your kind words and prayers for my niece and sister on the loss of 8 year old Thomas.

I read each one of them, and someday, when the time is right, I  will show them to my niece and sister.  

I told my sister how many people were praying, and your prayers meant so much to us.

I was so touched by your kind words, and expressions of sympathy and friendship.

I leave you with this thought.
The recessional for Tommy's funeral was "This Little Light of Mine."
Each time you light a candle, say a prayer for those who are suffering the loss of loved ones... the loss of a child is such a test of faith.

Again, my heartfelt thanks, you are the best!

The link for Let's Dish will be open  at 7 PM if all goes well.

My new computer was installed and I am having a terrible time.  I was on the phone for 2 hours with DELL as it wasn't loading.

Don't even get me started on where all my pictures are!

I have been unable to load Live Writer, I keep getting a message ...unable to connect to a remote server.  I googled it and did what they said, but no luck.
If you use Live Writer, you can never go back to Blogger to blog, the difference is astounding.

So if anyone has any hints for me regarding Live Writer, please let me know.
    

Sad News

It has been a very sad week for my family.

My sister's 8 year old grandson passed away.

I hope you will excuse me for not visiting, but my mind has not been on blogging.

I hope to be back next week, we will see.  We all need time to grieve.

We know Thomas is with the Lord , but if you would say a prayer for his family I would appreciate it.

My sister's son was killed when he was 18, and now she must go through this again with her grandson.  She knows the pain her dear daughter will suffer.

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

I am opening the link, but I know I won't be able to visit.

A Hearty Party~♥♥♥~ Sharing the Love!

Come on in, before your ♥ freezes! (wreath from Pottery Barn Outlet with a .50 wooden sign from CTS added.)
Add about 18 more inches to this pic!
  A cupcake...some tea to warm you?


Sweets under glass...



A cozy table with some stacked hearts in a cloche.








Whether your celebration is simple or fancy, I hope it is ♥ felt!




I am joining Laurie at Bargain Hunting with Laurie for her Valentine Party

Marty at a Stroll Thru Life for her Cloche Party

See you Wed. at 7 for Let's Dish!

Valentine Wreath Makeover~

I am so happy to have power after yesterday's blizzard!

Shall we have lunch outdoors?  :)  It would be SNOW delightful, and unlimited snow cones for all!  :)



We got about 20 inches or so, and the plows have piled over 3 ft at the end of the driveway.



For all you Southern gals talking about Spring, you can see how we are nowhere near seeing any signs of it!



Enough about snow, there are so many of you who have it, and I don't want to bore you!

I made this simple  wreath a few years ago, and it was looking tired.



I was going to pitch the ribbon and redo the wreath somehow.  After I removed all the ribbon, I decided to give it a rebirth!



Instead of throwing it out, I cut the wired ribbon into pieces, and pulled the wire on one end.  You can form flowers that way.

I glued them on the heart shaped wreath along with the baby's breath.


Not bad for a recycled wreath!  Another year of life for it.

Cost...nada!

Have you made things with pulled wire ribbon?  Easy and fun!

Don't forget Laurie's Valentine Party on the 11th!  Bargain Hunting with Laurie.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I am joining The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday
Susan for Met Monday
Beverly for Pink Saturday

It IS Unusual...Let's Dish #47

Good evening, Ladies!

Sorry I had to post and run last week, a few trips to the doc, it was a little scary. Thanks for the good thoughts.

We shall see.

I did visit every entry, thanks so much for taking part.

PLEASE REMEMBER...ONLY ONE LINK PER WEEK.

It gives people a better chance for visits.

It has to be dish related, not just food.  Thanks!

A few things were my inspiration for this week's table.  The napkins are a red and purple print.  A little different, I think!

They were from a sale in Nov. at World Market.  Big napkin sale, 1.00, marked 4.

Too bad 90 % of my order didn't arrive.  Two weeks later they email me they are out of stock!  Not good, when most of the things I ordered were for Cmas gifts!

Also, Alma, The Tablescaper, gave me these beautiful purple compotes and this  purple flatware for Christmas.

I was anxious to use them, so a little different spin on Valentine's Day!

I used a lavender matelasse throw with  a felt heart mat.

Red square plate , square white plate topped with the compote.

Hearts hold the napkins, and glass x and o scatters from PB Outlet are at each place.

Fresh white mums in a lavender urn with some heart pics serves as the centerpiece.

My breakfast nook chandy is decked out for ♥ Day too.

Purple stems and a tulip shaped water glass complete the setting.

Pier One love bird salt and pepper sit on a lacey heart plate, a CTS buy several years ago.

I had no idea what I was going to do today, or if I would feel up to doing a table, but I gave it a shot!

Dinner is...Frico , recipe found here.  http://www.ciaoitalia.com/seasons/season-2200/episode-2225/frico

It is shredded potatoes, onions, cheese, etc.  It was ok, I like potato pancakes better, but I saw Mary Ann Esposito make it on TV, and I wanted to try it.

I served it with sliced filet mignon with carmelized onion and a spinach salad.

I cut the filet mignon into steaks about 1 and 1/4 in thick.

Get your pan very hot and sprinkle with salt.

Sear the steak on both sides, then lower the heat and use you meat thermometer to check how you want them cooked.  It might take 5 min or less total!

Remove from the pan, let it rest, and slice.

Friday, Yvonne is co hosting a ♥ party, Laurie's is Monday at Bargain Hunting with Laurie.  They will be fun, and I hope to join in!  You too?

I am joining Yvonneat Stone Gable for TT and T, Thrifty Things Friday,Gollum for Foodie Friday,Susan for TablescapeThursday.

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Let's Dish #46

I want to make sure the link is up for those who want to post.

Explanations later.

Thanks so much to all those who took the challenge last week.  The theme was winter, and all but a few stuck to it.

If you haven't seen the amazing collection of Polish Pottery in the previous post, please take a look.

POLISH POTTERY SALE~

A neighbor asked if I would post her collection of Polish Pottery she is selling.

 Her husband served in the Army as a dentist, and while stationed in Germany, she bought this in Poland.

  The pattern is NATURE.

It is in excellent collection, having been packed away for most of the time.
She has:
17-large plates
11-salad plates
10-soup soup bowls
11-small soup bowls
4- cereal bowls
1- creamer & sugar bowl
2- jam pots with lids
1- oil & vinegar cruets
1-garlic keeper, without lid
1- round casserole dish
5- tankards  mugs
11- cups
7- saucers
2- gravy boats
1- gravy ladle
1- citrus juicer
1- lidded pitcher
1-utensil holder
1-pitcher
1- covered butter dish
1-tea pot
Serving pieces:
1- 7 1/4" square dish
2- 10" x 7" oblong dish
1- 12" x 8" oblong dish
1- 12 1/2" x 13 1/2" square dish
1- 9" round dish with handle
1- 15 1/2" x 12" oblong dish
1- 7" x 14" oblong dish
1- 9 1/2" round
1- 12 1/2" round
bonus pieces:  several odds and ends

       


The asking price is $500, but is negotiable. She will not split the lot.

NEW YORK pick up.  She doesn't want to ship.

So if there are any collectors out there, contact me, and I will put you in touch with the owner.

If you are a collector, please feel free to give your thoughts on the price.

Full disclosure...just doing this for a friend.

Thanks for looking!
Joining Beverly for her Blog Shop.