tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19780951060418352842024-03-05T20:20:01.837-08:00Artful AffirmationsTerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.comBlogger517125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978095106041835284.post-90196388719707399652016-12-16T14:52:00.000-08:002016-12-16T14:54:33.103-08:00A Time To Say Hello<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been away so long now, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and have missed all of you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I came very close to posting in October...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was the last time I had tea outdoors...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">what a beautiful shower of sun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today's weather is not sunny, nor warm, lol.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Being the middle of December already, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">the cold, dark days seem just right. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had some "cold, dark" days this year...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">in a health way.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am happy to say I am on the mend,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">just still need to be very careful and patient.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What helped me through this time</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">some crafting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Many of you sent me messages or cards of caring words,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I appreciated each and every one very much! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> (Creating really is good for the soul)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dianne Buckley from the UK </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">made a beautiful Jane card for me where </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">she painted her own version of Jane. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have used her artwork on the front </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">of this years Jane ornament. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Dianne!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thirty years ago I made these same ornaments </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">with each family members birth date on it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was simple to do with Jane too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday <span style="font-size: x-large;">Jane</span>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> happy birthday </span></span>to my youngest son</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Austin!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">(we haven't unpacked our ornaments yet,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">but when I find his ornament I will take a </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">pic to post) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a delight to be back in Bloglandia!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am hoping to be able to continue posting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a very busy time of year for most,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For those of you celebrating Christmas...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas</span></span> : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For everyone, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I WISH YOU JOY</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black;">Hugs to everyone</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Terri</span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have tea for two today, one for me and one for you....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If only it could be!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have had a rough two weeks,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tea time helps me focus on the positive. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sometimes it is the little things that cheer,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">little bits of beauty,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">roses in creamers,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">unexpected hugs. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chatting with you is good medicine : )</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wishing you the very best week possible!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hugs,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Terri</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Teacup Tuesday!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">she is Sharing Joy today. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The sun was pouring in the kitchen window this morning,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> It was the perfect time for tea...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is a lovely trio given to me</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">by the same friend who gifted </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">the cup I shared last week.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dianne is more than generous!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I wish Dianne was here to sip tea with : )</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But sadly we live an ocean apart. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not unusual with all the worldwide friendships</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">and the pattern is Penrose. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">with very pretty blues. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(sometimes seems impossible doesn't it?)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">and also crochet, quilting (need to bind doggie quilt)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">and flower drying. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Oh! And I painted the wicker chair I found...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">they were from the grocery store</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">and a little bruised here and there.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">One-the paper towel texture can show up on your flowers, lol!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">two-the packet comes out really really hot!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">three-freshest in morning is best, after dew dries off.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(laid heavy ceramic dish on to hold down) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">"you finally found a use for your micro".</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wishing you all a beautiful week!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hugs,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Terri</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am joining in <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandi</a>,<a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2016/07/down-road-to-boonville-missouri.html" target="_blank"> Bernideen</a>,<a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/2016/07/sequim-lavender-festival-tuesday-cuppa.html?showComment=1468880188716#c8529646939930909585" target="_blank"> Ruth</a>, as well </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">as dear <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/2016/07/tea-cup-tuesday-sharing-joy-no-314.html" target="_blank">Martha</a> for tea today.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(their names are their links)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I apologize for my very wonky post!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">beaut<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">iful t</span></span>ea cup from a dear friend <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">is</span> extra cheery!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Blossom tea...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">...curvy romantic edge </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I find all sorts of ways to use these bits of lace in my creating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sometimes I dye the laces before using them...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And a general card.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sometimes, like tea cups, just looking at the lace is lovely : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I do not have a huge collection,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Will I ever not love lace? Maybe,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But I know I will always love tea time : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last week we made a Pinterest recipe for the 4th,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Summer Vegetable Tian</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.budgetbytes.com/2011/08/summer-vegetable-tian/" target="_blank"><u>by bugetbites.com</u></a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Everyone enjoyed it</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and it was simple to make. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was surprised at how light and tasty it was. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am having some issues with Blogger's compose window</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">while posting. It is not keeping with the code and </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">seemingly doing what it pleases with photos and</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you for all your comments last week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was wonderful being in touch with you all again : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am sorry I don't have a linky this week.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ma<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ybe nex<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">t week.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank"><u>Mar</u></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank"><u>tha</u></a> is having tea t<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">oday so please </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">go visit her<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and she her lovely china too. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">also joining <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandi</a><u>,</u> <a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/2016/07/post-4th-recovery-before-lavender.html" target="_blank">Ruth</a> and <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/" target="_blank"><u>Bernideen</u></a> for tea.</span> </span></span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ladies for hosting tea each week!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tea time today was extra special...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Besides lovely tea...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a patriotic trifle : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">red, white and blue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best part of today was being with loved ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">wishing you all the very best of days...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Terri </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">Martha</a> has posted this week, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">so I have visited her : )</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am also joining <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2016/07/4th-of-july-patriotic-transferware-for.html" target="_blank">Bernideen</a>,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/2016/07/happy-4th-of-july-for-tuesday-cuppa-tea.html" target="_blank">Ruth</a>, and <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca/2016/06/serendipi-tea-and-good-book.html" target="_blank">Sandi</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you ladies for hosting tea!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(Their names are their links)</span></span></div>
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Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978095106041835284.post-30445772728443709112016-06-27T19:55:00.001-07:002016-06-28T06:29:27.178-07:00Lucky<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello All!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is Tuesday again, so that means</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it must be time for tea : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sitting down to a cup of tea and a good book,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">or a good movie...(watching old Miss Marple shows lately)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">is a pleasure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A pretty tea cup and a cookie</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">is extra luck. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even just one gluten free cookie </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have chosen warming chamomile...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">like drinking sunshine to me : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This old favorite tea cup of mine</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">is by H&C</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The green stamp is Charles Edward Haviland's company,<br />he was one of David's sons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The red stamp has
been added over the glaze.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It shows that someone bought this cup</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">in Richmond, Virginia. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The
Haviland backstamp appears to be from</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">around 1885 to 1900, but I am not
sure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do any of you know this backstamp? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few weeks ago I found this lovely yellow plate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the swirly shape of the edge, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and how the points rise up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The colors are intensified due to the fantasy filter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am playing with tonight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The actual coloring is a bit less intense,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but really lovely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And it is another Haviland,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have not looked up the date yet as I </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">seem to have misplaced my </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">china backstamp book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This lovely wicker chair was only $30!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is in fine shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am dreaming of what to </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">make for the seat and pillow....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tea time is a good time for feeling lucky.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each time I sit down with tea,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I find myself thinking about how</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">beautiful life is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Here is my little cottage, now with a roof!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you all for stopping by for tea today!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">: )</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved reading your comments two weeks ago,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">thank you for all of them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">May you all have opportunity for Joy this week! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is lovely to "see" you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Terri</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am joining <span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandi for tea</a></span>,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Joining <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/" target="_blank">Bernideen</a> and<a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/2016/06/alaska-teas-for-tuesday-cuppa-tea-and.html" target="_blank"> Ruth</a> as well. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(their names are links to their blogs)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much for hosting ladies!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">Martha</a> is away this week, I wish her</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a lovely time!</span></div>
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Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978095106041835284.post-87041308274393235972016-06-13T12:16:00.000-07:002016-06-13T12:35:48.491-07:00Unexpected Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hello All!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is lovely to be back with you for <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tea Cup Tues</span>day<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have missed so many teas with Dear Martha</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and all of you, that I feel fortunate to be here with you today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">is</span> your spring? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">S<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ummer</span> is just aro<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">und the corner : )</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I spotted this small group of dishes sitting on a Goodwill shelf. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was the coloring that drew my eye. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hard to capture on camera,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">but <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">they are a lovely <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">blue/green </span>coloring. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I do not normally see china like this at my GW. </span></span></span> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Only one tea cup set...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">They seem a little bohemian to me with the unusual coloring</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and the interesting burgundy detail around the edge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">actually raised bumps of paint. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I will not be drinking out of the tea cups though,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">they have seen better days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Maybe they are this cracked and worn because some one </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">loved them so much they used them every day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am sure I can find a good spot for them, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">or a use for them that will suit...and add beauty at the same time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">May<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">be a bird's nest inside one,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">or turn them into a bird feeder? </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">They brought a smile to my face, so I brought them home : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">From the two backstamps we can see that this pattern is called</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> "Chelsea Sprays".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What a sweet name. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are many Calyx Ware patterns by Adams.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have seen many online but have not see</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chelsea Sprays. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is Calyx Ware and was made by the Adams company of England.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">They are a very well known old company. </span></div>
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This is plate's backstamp, it is a bit more clear.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My <span style="font-size: large;">family</span> is doing a little better and we </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">are encouraged with our increased health lately.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We have found a new protocol for our</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">genetic disorder and it seems to be actually working!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fingers crossed as this is just one of many</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">many protocols we have tried. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We appreciate so much all your prayers, </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">cards and good healing wishes! </span> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since Easter, I have been doing a little crafting,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">some new glitter houses, a painting and lately</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have been working on a new Jane Austen </span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">ornament.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">T<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">here are lots <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">of steps to making a gli<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tter house,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I begin with<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> a picture of a house I love and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">then try to make a paper mock up. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now she had a chimney!</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coming along..... </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">She is <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">actually</span> almost done</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and I will sh<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">are her closer to Chris<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tmas.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">nam<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ed her <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Brambly Cottage</span></span>,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But I am not sure it is the righ<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">t name for her</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">now that she is all pink. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am working on the Parsonage next and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and hear her good news.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sandi's <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for her <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">No Pla</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ce Like Home</a> party<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">,</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">t<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">hen to Bernideen's for her <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/" target="_blank">BTT<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">C</span>G <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">party</span></a></span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and of course over t<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">o <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">Martha's</a> place </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Terri </span></span></div>
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Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978095106041835284.post-20133975532422301012016-03-26T22:40:00.000-07:002016-03-26T22:40:10.007-07:00Happy Easter, Happy Spring!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is the time of year that that I love...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">beauty arises from the Earth,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">trees burst into bloom,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and the birds sing just about as happily as one could imagine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sitting outdoors and sipping a cup of tea</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This dear old cup has a feeling of age </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Which I love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And I don't mind the crack. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It has seen many springs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can't buy or hurry age, or history....it takes time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is this that gives the cup a real feeling of value. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Maybe like me...lol...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have just turned 57 years old,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(this cup is much older though...) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have some years behind me and wear and tear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The years have been full </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and surprisingly not what I expected when I </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">looked forward at the age of 20.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I thought I knew exactly what my life would look like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ha! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But I have learned, and one thing I know for sure</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and of all Earth's inhabitants, brings me joy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So this Easter I am appreciating the natural spring</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">beauty all around me...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and I am appreciating my family and friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is an old saying...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"friends are the flowers in the garden of life"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(I would add my family in with friends) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is the only mark on this cup. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have no idea of it's age. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">...wishing each of you of beauty and love... </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you for coming by for tea!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Terri </span></div>
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Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978095106041835284.post-53324103838874435462016-02-22T15:33:00.001-08:002016-02-23T10:19:33.558-08:00Feeling Blue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello All!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Interesting that we think of "feeling blue" as </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blue seems to be so cheery, doesn't it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Especially when paired with white. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How about a cup of tea</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have set up our table with two blue tea cups,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have pretty blue napkins today,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a gift from <a href="http://denlillelade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dorthe</a>, thank you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two oatmeal cookies for you,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Made by my husband,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(chamomile tea today, I hope that is o.k.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best part of having tea,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We could chat about the weather,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">or family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">or what we are creating lately...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(may be the same!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is the last week of February, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">can you believe it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been doing a little painting,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a little sewing and a little</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope my blue and white tea</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for stopping by for tea!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed visiting with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and has already begun decorating for Easter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She has some lovely tea cups today to share.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Martha </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I am joining <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2016/02/lemon-blueberry-cake-for-bttcg-blog.html" target="_blank">Bernid</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2016/02/lemon-blueberry-cake-for-bttcg-blog.html" target="_blank">een's</a> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">B<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">TTCG <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">blog party</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sandi for <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/2016/02/no-place-like-home-15.html?showComment=1455598703227#c8478358788161474923" target="_blank">No Pla</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/2016/02/no-place-like-home-15.html?showComment=1455598703227#c8478358788161474923" target="_blank">ce Like Home</a>.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">also, with Ruth for <a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/2016/02/tuesday-cuppa-tea-new-green-tea.html" target="_blank">T</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/2016/02/tuesday-cuppa-tea-new-green-tea.html" target="_blank">uesday Cuppa Tea</a>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The only kind I can have, lol.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I cherish this sweet trio from Martha, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Roses of the softest blush pink....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and matching tea cup....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">lovely!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Rose bouquets...sigh...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the swee<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">test Valentine cup I own<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">filled <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">with warm aroma<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tic English brea<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">kfast<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.</span></span></span></span> </span> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How Do I Love Thee? Let me count the ways.<br />
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height<br />
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight<br />
For the ends of Being an ideal Grace. <br />
I love thee to the level of everyday's<br />
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.<br />
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;<br />
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise. <br />
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I love thee with the passion put to use<br />
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.<br />
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose<br />
With my lost saints,--I love thee with the Breath,<br />
Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose,<br />
I shall but love thee better after death. <br />
<b>Elizabeth Barret Browning</b> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">UPDATE<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Martha was unable<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> to post T.T. this week, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She </span>and her son are in need of prayers</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;">and healing wishes<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> as he<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> i<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">s </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">experiencing more <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">health issues.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Our hearts and love go out to them both! </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span> </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> am <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">joining Sandi for <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/2016/02/no-place-like-home-15.html?showComment=1455598703227#c8478358788161474923" target="_blank">No Pla</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/2016/02/no-place-like-home-15.html?showComment=1455598703227#c8478358788161474923" target="_blank">ce Like Home</a>.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Judith</span> for <a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/2016/02/mosaic-monday-81-link-up-page.html" target="_blank">Mo<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">saic Monday</span></a></span><a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/2016/02/mosaic-monday-81-link-up-page.html" target="_blank">.</a></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">also, with Ruth for <a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/2016/02/tuesday-cuppa-tea-sweethearts-tea.html#comment-form" target="_blank">T</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/2016/02/tuesday-cuppa-tea-sweethearts-tea.html#comment-form" target="_blank">uesday Cuppa Tea</a>.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you Ladies! </span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">from tea cups to tea mugs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These two were bargain finds,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and are cheery all on their own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A scoop of spearmint and a scoop of peppermint...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A good magazine to help one dream of summer gardens!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">or up in that room above the hollyhocks...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tea brings moments of respite,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and silly wonderings...lol. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mugs with such lovely images really do</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">spark my imagination!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love that you did! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I wish you all a good day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">Martha</a> has the linky for <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">Tea Cup</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank"> T</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">ues</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">day</a>, </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I will be heading over to v<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">isit her <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">nd </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">see what gorgeous chin<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a she shares.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you Martha! </span> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">jo<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">inin<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">g Sandi <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/2016/02/no-place-like-home-13.html" target="_blank">No Place Like Home</a>,</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and Bern<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ideen's for <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2016/02/its-fruit-pizza-time-for-bttcg-blog.html" target="_blank">BTTCG</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">hop<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ing to be able to link to more if <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I can...</span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is time for tea once again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> January has been very interesting,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">with wild weather and cozy dark days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I hope those of you that were in the storms path</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A vintage find I have re discovered, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">was an entertaining companion </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">on a chilly afternoon. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The title was certainly apropos!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Two days a storm has kept us indoors.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A surprise awaited within the pages,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">a small card with a name....</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I opened the book once again to see</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and found it was a collection. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I wondered about the card,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">did it belong to the owner of the book?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I checked the front inside cover </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">and, yes, there was a signature!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> It is hard to read though,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">maybe Allie Werkman?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is much easier to read the card...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ivan Epperson.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Such handsome script! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hmmmm,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Did Ivan give Allie the card? </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Did she allow him to call on her?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Maybe they married...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Maybe they were never able to </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">satisfy their longing for each other</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">but remained true in their hearts...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> This book is a collection of poems by </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is named Snow-Bound</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">but contains several other poems </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">as well as a very long preface.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Snow-Bound was very well accepted</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">when published in 1866.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is a narrative poem</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">about a week during which </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">he and his family were snowed in</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">due to a 3 day storm. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">John earned $10,000.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">John was surprised. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Imagine that for a </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">He fought very hard to abolish slavery.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Crossed and recrossed the winged snow:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The white drift piled the window frame,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A beautiful filigree Collingwood cup. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">and I am on my way over to visit her.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you Martha! </span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am joining <a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/" target="_blank">Ruth</a>, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">S</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">andi</a> for tea,</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday" target="_blank">Judith</a> for Mosaic <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Monday.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here it is already the 11th of January!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I welcome in this new year</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A warm cup of tea is a lovely way to welcome the coming days...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This thistle tea cup is holding nutritive plantain tea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Do any of you drink plantain tea? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once a week or so I enjoy this herb...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Plantago Major L</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and I have acquired a taste for it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Earlier this past year I made this house on a round box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The house is made from scrap cardstock </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have not chosen a word yet for this year,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nor have I set any resolutions...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Thank you Martha, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you also <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandi,</a> <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/" target="_blank">Bernideen</a>, and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you so much for visiting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Happy New Year! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you for all the </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is already 4 days into 2016</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How is it going for you so far?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We had a cozy yet unusual </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Christmas for a number of reasons.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One being quite warm weather,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">mid 70s! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">mixed with torrential rains.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It cooled off by New Year</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and today we had<span style="color: #45818e;"> <span style="font-size: large;">flurries</span></span>...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But we managed to keep up our cheer</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">no matter what the climate.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are so very many reasons to be thankful.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So many reasons to <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></span>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> She is sitting on a sweet little crochet hot pad </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">my grandmother would give us each a dollar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and take us to the dimestore to spend it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That was an exciting day for us! lol.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chai always warms you up from the inside out.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">simply delicious. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It even warms the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">heart</span></span>.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Peace</span> and <span style="color: #cc0000;">Joy</span>...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am joining <a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/" target="_blank">Ruth</a>, <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2015/11/decking-halls-and-blog-party.html" target="_blank">Be</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2015/11/decking-halls-and-blog-party.html" target="_blank">rnideen</a>, <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">S</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">andi</a> for tea,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday" target="_blank">Judith</a> for Mosaic <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Monday.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for visiting!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hugs,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Terri</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh btw..</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This year I am excited to be </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Misty Mawn </span>is one of my favorite artists</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">and I was thrilled to find that again </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">this year she is offering class!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">All her classes are so very creative and</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">explore so many mediums. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">She even shares creative cooking. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yum all around.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> : )</span></span><br />
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Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978095106041835284.post-53696263576377475032015-12-24T14:24:00.001-08:002015-12-24T14:24:08.833-08:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978095106041835284.post-22061974543380417652015-12-16T13:30:00.001-08:002015-12-16T13:33:54.040-08:00Jane Austen's Birthday<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jane was born on this date in 1775.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Her writings give us insight </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">into a world we will never visit in person...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">but delight to visit over and over</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">through </span></span>her words.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I could not choose a favorite of </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jane's stories...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you Jane.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you for your life </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and for sharing your </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">wonderful stories </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">with all of us! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You may have seen </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a Jane themed Christmas tree</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I had fun making </span></span>two years ago.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I add to it each year.</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I thought I might offer a </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">of her birthday... </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/search/label/Jane%20Austen" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Follow this link</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to see post about Jane</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and the tree.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here is one of the first ornaments </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I made about Jane,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and some instructions</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">in case you are interested.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I tried to recreate it as best I could.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">didn't</span>' have all the same supp<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">lies.</span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 1 cardstock strip 1 1/2" x 12"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4"...ish</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">usually opposite of seam.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">or anything close to 3"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Give it some glue in the center</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2" vertically and </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 1/2" wide. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">(I Googled "Jane cameo images" )</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Circle to frame the cameo</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">approx. 2</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 1/2".</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">adhere silver glitter to it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (This circle here has a scalloped edge) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Use a piece of script </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for a 2 1/2" circle on the back. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I used a <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">print of <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a letter Jane <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">wrote</span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I found a Jane cameo</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I really snowed this one up as my edges</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> The original is on the right.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Deck the Halls is new today : )</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you for stopping by today : )</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I know how busy we all are.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Winter blessings!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Happy Birthday to Jane </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And Happy Birthday to my</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">youngest son!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hugs,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Terri </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello All!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tea time is restful time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time of year it can be a festive time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tea can take on a merrier theme.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span> (as I sat down my tea tray I noticed a visitor coming to join in...)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Christmas holiday to me</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">is about being with and appreciating those you love</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and care for... </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to take a moment and honor loving relationships...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> being thankful for hope and love.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is a time to share, to give.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is a time to be thankful for the Earth</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and all she has blessed us with all year.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is a time of year to have fun,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and even if you are not a child,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to let go and play. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: ) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A serene cup of tea for balance...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chamomile, peppermint, spearmint and plantain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(Besty soon joined in as tea is one of her favorite treats)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A very pretty frosty cup...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(a favor<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ite I have shared many times)</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">her swirls remind me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">of wintry weather. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">simply festive,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and cheery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">...and speaking of festive and cheery...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">remember this hut I shared a while back,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I said I would show <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">you more later</span>? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and almost done... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">T<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">hank you for visiting for tea today<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are celebrating <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">this month</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am wishing for you good times</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">with f<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">amily</span> and<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> friends!</span></span> </span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am joining <a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/" target="_blank">Ruth</a>, <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2015/11/decking-halls-and-blog-party.html" target="_blank">Be</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2015/11/decking-halls-and-blog-party.html" target="_blank">rnideen</a>, <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">S</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">andi</a> for tea,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday" target="_blank">Judith</a> for Mosaic <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Monday.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Martha has posted <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tea Cup Tuesday 290!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">when I go down to the basement...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and rummage through boxes....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">find things I forgot I ever had...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and gather up <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">arm fulls</span> of nostalgia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to deck our home out for the holidays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can see the wintery cup I had </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Each year I bring out my Jane Austen tree,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">silvery minty pine cones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here she is last year with </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">created by loving friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jane did not mind sharing : ) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Here is my new 2015 Jane ornament!</span></span> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">dear friend <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://suziqusthreadworks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Suzy</a> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">creates</span> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">beautiful angel ornaments in this s<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tyle,</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and I cr<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">afted</span> this <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">with<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>Suz<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">y'<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">s <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">angels in mind.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you for inspiring me Suzy!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Be Merry in the Moment" is written on</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">one<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> of her ribbons. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It seemed like s<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">omething</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jane might say.</span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Th<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e artist is the <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">English portrait paint<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">er</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>William<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Be<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">echey<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, and <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">wo<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">man he painted is Marcia Fox. </span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I believe this image was one of th<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e first</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">portrait art used on a Austen book cover.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She looks very Jane like to me : ) </span> </span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Do you thi<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">nk she looks like Jane?</span> </span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Steventon was Jane's Childhood home.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She wrote Northanger Abbey, Sense & Sensibility</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and Pride & Prejudice, here </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">but they were not published until later.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is a very easy ornament to create.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 1/2 x 3 1/2 card stock with glitter edges<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pinked edged image</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A little lace, a little button</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and some glittered branc<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">hes.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This ornament looks a littler harder,</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">but it is quite <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ea<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">sy to make too.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jane image of your choice,</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This one is not <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">accuate</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for clothing or hairstyle</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">but the feeling<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> for me</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">w<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">as very Jane like.</span> </span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">two <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ovals of cardstock 1<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">/4 " larger all around</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tha<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">n your image.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">16 snowflakes, two kin<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ds...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6 <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">" of ribbon,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 rhinestone,</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 bead d<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">angle.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">used two kinds of glitter on</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the snowflakes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The back piece is a print </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">of a letter of <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jane's.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I did a short <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">video <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">of making<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> one,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and if I can <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">figure out how to get it off my pho<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ne,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">lol,<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I will post it : )</span> </span></span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*Most of the images I used can be*</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*found if you go to all my Jane posts*</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/search/label/Jane%20Austen" target="_blank">HERE </a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Many of you are making all kinds of</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">am<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">azing<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chr<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">istmas art<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love visiting your blogs <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and seeing</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">what you are doing. </span></span> </span></span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Holiday crafting is so much <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">fun : )</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Whew!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">this was a long post </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and hopefully not overwhelming! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> The most important part of Christmas </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">is not crafting, decorating or shopping...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(<span style="font-size: small;">those these are joyful too</span>...<span style="font-size: x-small;">not the shopping though...lol</span>)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The priceless part of celebrating Christmas</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">is the magic of <span style="color: #990000;">HOPE</span> and </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">being with <span style="color: #990000;">loved ones</span>!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sharing here with you is wonderful! </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wishing you all a December full of LOVE </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Hugs to you all,</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Terri </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am joining<a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/2015/12/jane-austen-themed-trimmed-tree.html" target="_blank"> Sandi</a> for No Place Like Home</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2015/12/special-christmas-events-this-weekend.html" target="_blank">Bernideen</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2015/12/special-christmas-events-this-weekend.html" target="_blank">'s</a> </span>B<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">TTCG party</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ma<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rtha is back posting for Tea Cup Tu<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">esday!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am so thankful : )</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yay Ma<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rtha!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978095106041835284.post-22337977104589463872015-11-30T18:19:00.000-08:002015-12-05T16:10:38.639-08:00Last Autumn Tea...with Jane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello All!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is good to "see"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">you all again this week</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I enjoyed visiting you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yesterday was a brilliant day to</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">have tea outdoors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As you can see,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the maple tree was still wearing </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">her fall coat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the same day as one of my own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Her shape interests me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Her roses are lovely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Her country of origin is Austria</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and this stamp was in use from 1880 - 1925.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(click on name above to see)</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am joining <a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/" target="_blank">Ruth</a>, <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2015/11/decking-halls-and-blog-party.html" target="_blank">Be</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2015/11/decking-halls-and-blog-party.html" target="_blank">rnideen</a>, <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">S</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">andi</a> for tea,</span></span></span><br />
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Tea is a perfect companion for reflection...</div>
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as you all know....</div>
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*smile*</div>
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Today I enjoyed a mix of some of my favorite herbs...</div>
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Chamomile</div>
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Nettle</div>
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in a sweet tea cup given to me by my friend Dianne Buckley. </div>
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Thank you again Dianne!</div>
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It is a lovely little tea cup,</div>
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very sturdy and very comfortable </div>
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in the hand for such a pretty cup. </div>
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She is "Ming Rose"</div>
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by Foley,</div>
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a fine company. </div>
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I sipped my tea while working on the card above,</div>
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it is almost done.</div>
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Creating holiday cards for family and friends</div>
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I was able to focus and finish my cards. Yay!</div>
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I felt so thankful for each loved one!</div>
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How lucky are we to have those in our lives</div>
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who know us and love us!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How precious love is!</span></div>
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I started writing a list of all I was thankful for...</div>
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You all here are on it!</div>
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There is so much to be </div>
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Every single day!</div>
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I am thankful for Martha, </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Dear Martha is going through a very </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Send her as much love as you can*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">where ever you are</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">JOY</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">( I have put up my Jane Austen themed tree!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I will share next post)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hugs to you All</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Terri </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I am joining Judith for the first time for <a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/" target="_blank">Mosaic Monday</a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I also am joining Sandi for <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca/2015/11/no-place-like-home-4.html" target="_blank">No Place Like Home</a>,</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2015/11/going-ahead-with-english-red.html" target="_blank">Bernideen</a> and <a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/2015/11/tuesday-cuppa-tea-thanksgiving-harvest.html" target="_blank">Ruth</a> for tea!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Thank you for hosting ladies! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">am sorry about th<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e tiny font!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">can<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">'t</span> seem to fi<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">x it!)</span></span></span></span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hello All!</span></span></div>
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(It feels so good to say those words!)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Happy Autumn!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">I am so thrilled to be back with you all! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The ATC above is an older one,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Colorful falling leaves</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: small;">have a musical magic all their own.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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I have been away all year long,</div>
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and I have missed each one of you very much.</div>
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It is time I return to Bloglandia.</div>
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We have had many ups and downs, </div>
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and have been so thankful for all your good thoughts,</div>
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prayers, cards, e-mails and handmade art</div>
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and even Skype chats!</div>
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Thank you all!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many times you have comforted and cheered me : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">on exactly the right day....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">at exactly the right time....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't you just love how that happens?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank You! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Many times I was not able to respond during the past year,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please forgive me if I missed you somehow! </span> </span></div>
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When November first arrived,</div>
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(which surprised me as the day before I thought it might be ages yet!) </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">Thanksgiving</span></span> is my favorite holiday in many ways...</div>
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Not the history, but the idea of having a day that everyone</div>
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That does it for me! lol, </div>
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During this past year I have been able to do<br />
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and it seems I am getting a little more done recently.<br />
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I needed a blanket for my bed...</div>
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One large granny square!</div>
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No concentration needed!</div>
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Emma and Betsy wasted no time in snuggling on it from the </div>
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I made a new glitter "house"...a tree lot....</div>
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There have been days I was able to visit many of you and </div>
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see the amazing art you have been creating!</div>
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Wow!</div>
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You all really inspire me! </div>
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Martha, thank you for hosting </div>
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Tea Cup Tuesday...</div>
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you are a lovely host.</div>
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My thoughts are with you! </div>
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I hope to visit you soon for tea : ) </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for visiting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hugs, and hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Terri </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I want to thank each and everyone of you</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You are all so dear to me,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I can hardly believe how lucky I have been to meet you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You have taught me so much, and spread so much love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have totally enjoyed these past 5 years on this blog</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and joining in all the tea party fun too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This year, I am having to focus my attention on health.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I will not be hosting Tea Cup Tuesday for the foreseeable future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Boo hoo!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But, I will pop in as often as I can</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">to <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">Martha's</a></span> </span>Tea Cup Tuesday party : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And I will hop around when I can and visit YOU. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As soon as I can return, I will be back!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"No matter how challenging life can be...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is still <span style="font-size: large;">Wonder Full</span> every single day!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hugs to you all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Terri</span></div>
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Hello All!</div>
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Welcome to the last Tea Cup Tuesday </div>
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of 2014 </div>
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with Martha and me!</div>
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It is almost time to say "good-bye" to 2014 and </div>
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"hello" to 2015. </div>
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I am thankful for each and every day I experienced this year, </div>
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Thank you all for your loving thoughts and prayers for my family and</div>
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myself this past year.</div>
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I really truly appreciate it!</div>
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I wish for each of you, daily presence, moments of clarity and </div>
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heaps of opportunities for JOY!</div>
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These cookies, and the cookies above, are traditional</div>
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This very simple set is lovely in candlelight. </div>
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The silver trim takes on a warm glow. </div>
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It is by Syracuse China, made right here in America.</div>
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Harmony, is a sweet name for this pattern,</div>
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I am amazed at all the gorgeous and loving</div>
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art you all have shared with me!</div>
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I cherish each one and will take pictures! </div>
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This is my latest little creation,</div>
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the Pink house. </div>
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...but there is a snowman and a bird bath in the front garden.<br />
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How are you exploring your creativity? </div>
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Are you having fun?</div>
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Even though we go through some tough things here at home,</div>
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I make it a priority to have some true fun as often as possible.</div>
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I think it is the elixir of life! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you <span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">Martha</a>,</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for stopping by to visit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year! </span></div>
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If you would like to join in just link up your tea cup post below.</div>
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Martha and I would love to visit you too : )</div>
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Hugs,</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello All!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday!</span></div>
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I apologize for my very long absence.</div>
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Back in June I had no idea I would be away from </div>
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my computer and Bloglandia for so long. </div>
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I truly did miss you all!</div>
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Thank you for the many kind messages, cards </div>
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and words of support!</div>
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I appreciated each one!</div>
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I have missed visiting you all for Tea Cup Tuesday!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/" target="_blank">Martha </a></span>has been a perfect host all by herself,</div>
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Thank You Dear Martha!</div>
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Tea has remained a part of my daily life,</div>
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my favorite chamomile, or a fresh cup of ginger tea </div>
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often accompany me to my art room. </div>
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I find tea encourages my creative spirit,<br />
and definitely soothes the soul. </div>
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Drinking warm aromatic tea while musing over a design is heaven to me. </div>
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My cup this time was a lovely thistle pattern...</div>
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looks very festive with holly shaped leaves and </div>
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brilliant flowers.<br />
(she does not have a pink background, it was<br />
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She was a lucky find along with a dessert plate! </div>
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And, a very low price, always nice....</div>
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(drying, late at night) </div>
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In between other life events that have taken precedence, </div>
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I have managed to do a bit of creating to keep me going : )</div>
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Some sewing, some painting,</div>
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crocheting, knitting, a little collage fun and</div>
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finally my first glitter house.... </div>
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Recently my husband and I began the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.littleglitterhouses.com/paul/little_charmer/hl_little_charmer.htm" target="_blank">"little charmer"</a> </span>together,</div>
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he did all the difficult cuts! Thanks sweetie!</div>
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I painted it up a bit, </div>
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(above before glitter) </div>
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and put on a tentative layer of glitter... </div>
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I am sure I sipped a little glitter in my tea at some point....</div>
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It took a couple cups of tea and a day or two to finish this little home...</div>
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Here she is all glittered up,</div>
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4 1/2 inches tall and</div>
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the same wide. </div>
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She puts me in the Christmas mood!</div>
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(gosh, I forgot to put her lights on!) </div>
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How Cheery!</div>
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She makes me smile. </div>
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I would not mind coming home to her frosty front door. </div>
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The first thing I would do is put the kettle on,<br />
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.. Lol!</div>
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I would definitely have a thistle pattern tea cup in<br />
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This festive cup would do nicely.</div>
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I can thank Royal Albert for creating this beautiful pattern,</div>
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Highland Thistle. </div>
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Between 1964-1969 this tea cup was manufactured.</div>
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My little charmer was made from thick cardstock,</div>
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and left over bits of paper from card making. </div>
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Tea and creating are a blessing.</div>
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Tea and creating Christmas art is even better : )</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How are you doing?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What has your creative attention lately?</span> </div>
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I will come and see you all,</div>
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but forgive me if I do not comment just yet.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for stopping by!</span></div>
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Hugs,</div>
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Hello All!</div>
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I am going to be away from my computer for a bit</div>
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and I will miss you all very much.</div>
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When I come back I will visit and catch up.</div>
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Thank you so much for all your visits,</div>
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and your kind comments. </div>
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I have enjoyed every bit! </div>
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Enjoy your tea and your creative art!</div>
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Hugs,</div>
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Terri</div>
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