Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Snowman Tea

Weather today....3 degrees driving into work this morning and a light misty snow.  Is spring coming this year?  Looks like it will be a late cold one.  But no worries, staying warm with some hot tea, Earl Grey today.
 Linking this photo for texture Tuesday-Snowman faces, warm smiles!
I've had these dishes for quite a few years now, I just purchased them from Target, but they just add a little fun during the winter months.
 I made this snowman quilt 1 patch (quilted with snowflakes) and 9 patch with fun prints.
This snowy couple always joins us.
 Quilting done in blue thread, Had lots of fun making this one.
The kids used to have hot chocolate in these mugs.


 Warm snowy wishes on cold snow days and nights.


 This beautiful azalea topiary has been blooming for over a month now.
Portrait of Mr. Blue Snow.

Cookies, tea and Snow people, we have to make our own fun most of the time.
Blessings, Michelle

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The white snow stands for the purity of souls filled with God's grace. The circular snowballs represent, God's everlasting love.
The pieces of coal used to make the eyes, mouth and buttons symbolize God's Almighty power.
The carrot nose reminds us that god gives us everything we need to live and grow.
The scarf suggests the warmth of God's tender care. The top hat reminds us always to keep faith our top priority. The arms are outstretched to us, as God's always are. The broom made of straw and wood signifies that Jesus was born and died to cleanse us of sin. May your heart be ever warmed by the good news of God's great love for you!
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Teacup Tuesday

Teacup Tuesday, sharing a teacup that I gave to my grandmother probably 25-34 years ago, one Christmas, not sure exactly when.  It's amazing now that I think about it, that I even packed it well enough back then to ship from NY to FL, and now even back from FL to NY and a house move too and it's still all in one piece with no cracks or chips.  I knew my Grandma Doris enjoyed bird watching very much so I had picked this cup especially for her.  Now it's in my collection to enjoy.
This is a Royal Albert Bone China, England, Woodland Series, Goldfinch.
The saucer is round in style with a fluted scalloped upturned rim that is trimmed in a rich vibrant gold.
Decorated ith a pretty transfer design depicting a bright yellow Goldfinch sitting on a pine branch.  The pattern is repeated on the balloon bell shaped cup.
The round base, scrolled handle and scalloped rim are also trimmed in a rich vibrant gold. 
 

From what I could find looks like this as produced in the 1980's , which lines up with the timeframe I gifted it to my Grandma Doris.
 
Have a wonderful week, blessings Michelle
 
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