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

Linking up today with Rose Chintz Cottage, http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/ and artful Affirmations http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

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!

Author unknown.

Texture Tuesday

Flowers for Texture Tuesday.  Hop on over to Kim's blog and see all the beautiful posts there.
http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe

Here's my angel with some garden zinnia's from the summer.

I used Kim's latest texture, I like how it makes the angel standout and the flowers.  Have a wonderful week.
Blessings, Michelle

Texture Tuesday

Black and white with a touch of color!  That's what Kim's theme is for today's {and use one of her textures} link up-over here:
Kim over at Texture Tuesdays  . http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/tag/texture-tuesday

Here's my contribution for today, a antique black and white photo with a touch of floral color.  The vase was my mother's, a gift from my father.  The peonies were from my Dad, unfortunately I moved last October and they were not able to be dug up, how I will miss them and have to replant new ones.  Have a wonderful day, praise God for all the beauty around us and all his wonderful gifts.  Blessing, Michelle

Texture Tuesday and Seasonal Bouquet Project

I have two places I'm linking up with today.
One is Kim over at Texture Tuesdays.  http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/texture-tuesday-wise-words-edition-a-give-away.html  Head on over and check out all the beautiful photographs.  I used Kim's Coffeeteaorme texture today and really like the painterly feel it gave to the photograph.

The other link up is with  Erin (Floret) and Jennie {Love ‘n Fresh} with their new "Seasonal Bouquet Project".  You can read all about it on their blog:  https://theseasonalbouquet.wordpress.com/.

A photo of your own locally-grown, seasonal bouquet.   Rules:  All the ingredients in the bouquet must be sourced within 25 miles of your home, ideally including flowers you grew yourself.

I found this pretty cut  crystal  basket vase at an antique barn several years ago and I just love it, it's fairly large, I also picked up a real small one too.  Not much to choose from other than daffodils for blooms and a couple fillers.  Tuplis should be blooming next week, can't wait.

Here's some of the players in today's arrangement.  I planted quite a few different varieties last fall and am enjoyng seeing each of them come into bloom.  So here's a few close-up portraits of each.

Have a fantastic day.  Blessings, Michelle

Texture Tuesday

Texture Tuesdays

Today's theme from Kim is--she wanted the post involving love.  I used her new texture from downtown {edith} ... linking up with Kim over here  http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/tag/texture-tuesday go see lots of other inspiration. 

I love God, and all the many things he provides for enjoyment....two of them today are books/reading and flowers.  I took this image this summer when I grew these beautiful snaps from seed.

 

The delicate pink, soft yellow and peach were a breath taking color pallette.  Patiently waiting for spring and summer.  Blessings, Michelle

Texture Tuesdays

Today's theme from Kim is--she wanted to see some color that pop's.  I used her new texture Havana and linking up with Kim over here  http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/tag/texture-tuesday go see lots of other inspiration.  These blooms were from the amaryllis I grew over the last two months ad I can tell you they did not disappoint, I've enjoyed the blooms so much.  I think the color of  RED really pops out with just a little green pop too.

Greek origin, and the meaning of Amaryllis is "fresh, sparkling".

Have a wonderful day, blessings, Michelle

Texture Tuesdays

Friends, I'm linking up today with Kim for Texture Tuesday http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/tag/texture-tuesday

Her request today was to use the minus 43 texture, I like it for this photo, I think it enhances the vintage look of my lady head vases.  I grew these beautiful amaryllis before christmas and still getting blooms.  The lady with the pearl necklace and ear rings was a Christmas gift to me, found it at a local antique shop and just had to add her join the other two ladies.  For lots of creative inspiration stop over to Kim's today and check out all the other post.  For those visiting today, new to this blog, I've decided to not post TT at rosebudquilting blog but now here at Angel Rose Cottage will be where I link up for TT.  Have an awesome Tuesday.

Blessings Michelle

Texture Tuesdays-Fabulous Fall

Fabulous Fall...love the color of this season, love the thanksfulness of the season, the food, and family.
Linking up today with Kim for Textures Tuesdays, I used Kim's textures kristen, and paperscript.
http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/

A beautiful fall day at the park, I only had a few minutes to snap some pics, but how can you go wrong with such scenery.

I find great comfort in these words, my friends {especially after listening to current world new events}. Praise God, for his loving kindness.  Blessings to you and be a blessing, Michelle

Texture Tuesdays

DREAM---Linking up with Kim today for Texture Tuesdays.  The theme Kim asked us to use today is "dream".    I used the texture "kristen" on both of the photos.   Hope to get back into the swing of posting, moved two weeks ago and still unpacking.
http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/

I picked this fall photo of the slide because it reminded me of when I was a child and all the dreams you dream when you don't think about all the reasons why they can't or won't happen when you start the negative thinking that we sometimes are prone to.    I used luminosity on the Kristen texture.

I chose this photo of the last flower arrangement I made for the season, two dreams in one.  Dremaing of a cut flower business in my future and also the scripture is inspired by John's dream recorded in the book of Revelation.  Thank you for stopping by today, wishing you a week of blessings.  Michelle

Texture tuesdays

Welcome to Texture Tuesday, Linking up over here, go check out the great creativity!

http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe

 Kim asked us to use "our choice" of  textures today, so here is my lilly with pretty in pink.  I used "be stilll" texture, linear ight at 30%.

Blessings, Hugs, Michelle