I'm celebrating, it snowed.

Now it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

I'm sharing a few of my favorites. 

  

I'm celebrating.  Are You?

Gina

Have you ever wanted to be an Artist?

Yes?  Then here is how.

I know that some of you, dear Readers, have set aside a few clear glass balls. 

If not, then get yourself to the Craft Store.  
This is the only time of year that they are available.

While there, pick up a few acrylic paints, 
don't forget white. 
Simple instructions here:

http://ginaceramics.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-of-kind.html

They make great Christmas presents. 

Also pretty in a glass jar.

Practice on wooden hearts. 
(from the craft store)

They come in handy when wrapping presents

Hand painted glass ornaments are so pretty on a Christmas tree. 
They harmonize beautifully with your older and cherished 
 decorations. 

Have fun painting. Invite a few friends and have a party, 

Gina

Waiting in anticipation.

 Will they open before Christmas? 

My Delft crocus pots are standing by, 

now holding roses.

Roses only lasted a week

In the meantime I planted crocus bulbs. 

They are beginning to show in my greenhouse. 

(I know a couple of nasturtium seeds found their way amongst the crocus).

When crocuses begin to bloom I will transplant them. 

I wonder which group will bloom first.  

It's a test.  This group is trying to grow inside where it is warm.  

They are  supposed to be grown in the dark and at around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.  

We will see.

This type of container is perfect for table decorations.  

They are compact and small, yet hold a lot of pretty cut flowers. 

(Don't you just hate tall arrangements on the dinner table?

Who wants to play peek-a-boo with other guests).

Have a wonderful weekend and please make it snow at my house.

Gina

Getting ready for Christmas.

Christmas is just around the corner

Are you getting ready?

Are you like me?

You bring out the old and make them look new. 

Happy planning, 

Gina 

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It's a special day

Happy Thanksgiving my dear Friends

My friends have accused me of celebrating my birthday a month before and still a month after my birthday.  

A few (not my friends) have asked if my birthday always falls on 
Thanksgiving Day.  No, Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday. 

I'm fixing our favorite Thanksgiving Day Meal 

Duck a L'Orange. 

Served with mashed potatoes and gravy, sage dressing, cranberry sauce, caramelized sweet potatoes,   and "cabbages in disguise" also known as Brussels sprouts. 

And for dessert? Home made Pear Pie.

Happy Thanksgiving,

dear Friends. 

Wishing you a most special day. 

Gina

Have been away

It's just down the street

Have a great week, dear friends.

Gina