Meet Kazzy

Today I have a whimsical treat for all of you.Kazzy,from Country Rabbit.You must meet her.You will love following her.She truly has an enchanting life and blog.She is now having a wonderful giveaway of her art  and other wonderful goodies.I am delighted to introduce her to you,Kazzy.

 A couple of her many drawings.Enjoy :)Country Rabbit

HELP!

I've needed help in finding out how to find and add the text box to My blog that allows other bloggers to put My button on their page.I've been blogging for three years, haven't found the answer .Can anyone help? :)

Vintage goodies and this weeks art journal page

These vintage pieces came from My side of the family.Since when they're placed together they have a masculine feel , I say this self is My husbands shelf. Aren't I generous?Don't answer please. I know it's the only real spot I have what I consider masculine. I'm guilty.There are truly a few other things in the house . If you would like to serve coffee or tea to a man ,the1920-30s coffee pot should do.The McCoy Indian sign pitcher is from the same time frame I believe.They both have family stories that go with them. My husband baby shoes,o.k., those are really His.

These were both reproductions.The brown tin  is an old lunch pale I got at an antique shop.I knew it was a repo. I do keep Paul in mind when I shop sometimes :)

 Now for our girly play time. This weeks page in My art journal is from Color Of  Summer's prompt : Raspberry and cream with cashews ice cream -YUM,but all I could think of was how much My Mom loved that flavor,so this ones for you Mom.

The only tag I've ever purchased-Fairy Ballerina.

Try to add  FUN to your week and a little enchantment for yourself,it always helps.I promise.

Fiona.

Meet Fiona,The Coffeeberry Fairy.She's in her mint and Chocolate chip ice cream mood.She loves to float it in her coffee while She hides away in some of her favorite escapes.Join her any time.It's her summer of color celebration over at :

The Summer of Color: Week Two! On My side bar.

Finding My new perfect coffee.

Being a coffee lover, I have studied and tasted  many varieties of coffee from all areas.

 I've coffee tasted at Goldie's Joint when I was young,

 at the best B&Bs

and while travelling in  far away lands.  

In My family I am known as The Coffee Fairy. I hold that title with much delight and pride.

Now though, I'm having bariatric surgery,so I must do more research in finding a decaf coffee that will also be gentle on My new sweet little tummy.Grain,water press,or a brand name like Click?Oh gee I can't decide.If you have any  suggestions I would love it.Decaf. and not full of acid-gentle on the new baby darling tummy :)

Summer of change,color and crafts

A couple of tags  I did  for friends in blog land.

This sweet package came from My June Tag swap partner Linda Adams at Random Creativity blog spot.So sweet of her.They represent flag day and summer.

If  My new Grandchild turns out to be a girl ,I'll fill this jar up with something for her.It was done with a bit of glue, glitter, pearls and ribbon.I'll add more -just wonder if it will be a girl. So far 7 grandsons and 2 Granddaughters : )

This is the first page of Color of  Summer art journal.

This is a  summer of change for Me, as a few of you know.Just about 3 more weeks tell I undergo bariatric surgery with the RNY(gastric bypass).I enjoy arts and crafts anyway so this summer I plan to rely on it for My main entertainment while I recover,at least until I can get into the pool again.I have joined Summer Of Color with Twinkle Twinkle--Over on My side bar--if any one wants to join in. This year once a week for 6 weeks we have art prompts of Ice cream flavors.This week is rainbow sherbet .The two pieces I did are above.The jar and the first page to a new summer art journal. A good start to My Summer Of Arts. 

Train through Paris and memories

Today I took a train trip through Paris with a best friend. We're having a fantastic time.Staying in a cottage out of town where it's quiet,meeting all the locals.I know none  of the language so we are having fun with sign language and our dictionary.

It's so peaceful out here.The locals are bringing us gifts of wine, cheese and bread.Some very handsome men keep dropping by our little cottage offering to show us the town.

If I wasn't married I would take them up on the offer.Oh, the romance of it all!This is My favorite window in our cottage with a view of the countryside.

This was our favorite cafe, the chocolate coffee and truffles were to dream for.

I owe this trip to My friend Anita.I had forgotten completely about France and Paris until I met her.With My busy life of raising four daughters,working as a R.N. at times, nesting as a full time homemaker most of the time.France was far from My  thoughts.As a girl though in the 50s I had many romantic visions of France and Paris,I suppose from T.V.

Of her for one,I thought this was maybe Me when I grew up....

or her.....

 Cocktails and cigarettes in Paris,how glamorous in the 50s from the eyes of a little girl.

Oh to fall in love in Paris ,I knew for sure this would be me.Maybe I would have My first job or go to college in Paris.

Thank you Anita for this train ride and bringing the dreams back to me.

Wasn't this us as We watched these movies?

Maybe Beatniks?

 Now I read and watch these movies.What a wonderful escape for us girls.The beauty of it all.

Thank you Anita.To join her party,her blog is on My sidebar.Take the trip of a life time ,I just did      :)

Thurs. Tea Time

Tea through time...

 We've  always seem to savor the niceties and ritual . 

Make new friends but keep the old,one is silver and  the other  gold   ; )

What fun We can make it.

"BFF" Best friends forever.

The use of our finest china , silver and linen being enjoyed or even casual.The company of other women with the same interest. Whether it be stitches,hooking, scrapping or even sailing and singing.It's also nice to pass it on to young girls.Enjoy the peace it carries with it.Blogging has become the Chit Chat or Sew and Chat Club of our Grandmothers time.I know they would come to understand it and enjoy it.Lets pass it on.

The Sew and Chat Club

The Chit-Chat Club