Since my last post, my good friend
Teresa came to meet my newest granddaughter, Sarah, while my oldest sister, Carolyn was visiting from CA. Teresa generously brought beautiful pink booties she crocheted for Sarah. Thank you again, Teresa.
After a week's fast and fun visit, Carolyn left, and one afternoon I came home from running errands and found a box waiting for me from my good friend,
Betsy. She sent me this lovely blown glass teapot because she knew I would enjoy it and I am! It is sitting on a wonderful doily that Betsy crocheted. Thank you again, Betsy.
Last February my good friend, Fran, gave me these primroses which have persistently bloomed on our front porch through our months of drought, and weeks of rain and frost. I am perplexed...wondering how they can be so hardy in spite of my care or lack their of! Thank you again, Fran.
Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are visiting our front pond and we have already started hearing a new froggy chorus from the pond, especially at night.
This last weekend I had great fun attending our worship art group at church. We worked on making vision boards/folders. I don't have a good spot for a vision board on my wall so I opted to make a folding version from file folders. I really am enjoying collaging the surface of both sides...not quite finished yet.
Then I think I am going to put the words
walking with Jesus on the folder and make foot shaped pieces of solid colored paper with words like
love pray enjoy patience mercy and glory as goal reminders.
Sunday afternoon my youngest daughter, Elisabeth, took this photo of the radiant rainbow we saw while standing on our front porch.
My oldest son who lives just outside of NYC sent this photo and the next to show us how much snow they got from the East Coast blizzard!
He, his family and neighbors got plenty of exercise, and thankfully one of the neighbors helped clear pathways with his snowblower.
This morning I enjoyed watching the sunlight stream through our windows onto my collage of collections.
Looking at all that I surround myself with can you tell that I love the simplicity of Japanese art displayed on the backdrop of black and white shoji screens?
Hoping your week is a satisfying, creative collage!
Gracie xx
Lovely post Gracie, and adorable photo of Teresa with baby Sarah :)
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I enjoyed the photo of me cuddling with your new little granddaughter! I enjoyed all of your little girlie girls while I visited. A running theme in this post is how many very good friends you have.. and I can attest, you yourself are a wonderful friend. I am so glad we found each other through blogging, you are a treasure to me. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteHello dear Gracie. It's always a pleasure to read your blog and see your lovely home filled with love. I love the photo you shared of Teresa with your little grandchild. You have such a beautiful home filled with so many special things. The teapot is adorable; what a wonderful friend to send you such a gift. Stay warm and dry during this winter. Our rains have left and we have abundant sunshine. Hugs, Pat xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun such a fun and content post Gracie. Could you send me a touch of your peaceful serene-ness? I don't think that's a word but it fits you. :-) Love the picture of Teresa and Sarah and that you like the teapot. It called "Gracie" to me when I saw it! Your collage board is gorgeous. Love, love the colors. Mandy and Brad got lots of snow too. I need to ask her what the final total was. Thank you for sharing with us Gracie. I always loved the frog
ReplyDeletechoruses when I visited Mandy in Portland. I would leave my bedroom window open just a bit so I could hear the frogs. I do miss that. Have a lovely evening my friend.
Blessings,
Betsy
You are truly blessed having some wonderful friends who enrich your life. Love the collage and your choice of words you are going to put on to it, a real delight. Love all your blue glass shimmering from the light, stunning.
ReplyDeleteLooking at all your 'stuff' Gracie it is not immediately obvious that you love the simplicity of anything!....that is one busy, busy, busy, busy room
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week, Gracie and keep warm, loving the colours in your collage
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Gracie that was a fun post! Teresa and the baby...adorable. I love the blues and the light shining through them!!! We are months away from hearing frogs in chicago...winter is very long here.....
ReplyDeleteHow lovely - I had seen Teresa at your home with the bay but that is another super photo of them both. That was a lot of snow. We have the same storm here now but minus the snow but lots of rain. it is not too wet here but it is in other parts of the UK in areas that are just clearing up from other floods. :-(
ReplyDeleteThe collage is gorgeous - super colours. I've not blogged for a couple of weeks as I'm having trouble with photos. I now have a new camera but am still trying to sort it out. Take care - hugs Anne x
Your first image is wonderful of Teresa and your grand daughter as always your home looks so cosy and welcoming. The presents from all your friends are lovely. Your son had so much snow over the weekend it must have been hard work digging a pathway! Sarah x
ReplyDeleteYou have wonderful friends Gracie and did so enjoy reading through this post.....Oh my,
ReplyDeleteall that snow amazing while I am here in the heat of summer lol xoxo
A collage of lovely news and photos. The photo of your grand-daughter is beautiful. See you soon. Jo x
ReplyDeleteLove all that you have showed us today Gracie, so glad your son's family is safe with all of that snow. Your photo of Teresa is so sweet, welcome sweet little baby!
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Meredith
You're having some lovely moments lately, Gracie. I enjoyed seeing Teresa with the baby again, it's so nice that you can get together and share each other's lives and families in person. I'm glad your son is faring well in the snow. My mother in Poughkeepsie said they got not a single flake, but my sister just 20 miles south of there in Putnam County got a foot or so. Hope you're having a good week.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous rainbow photo and your house looks so warm and inviting. And what lovely, generous friends you have. That new tea pot is really nice and it even came with a handmade doily! Enjoy collaging and have a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a wonderful time with Teresa! Your collage is looking lovely. The rainbow is beautiful, and it looks like your son has really had some snow. We had to do a little shoveling the other day, but it looks like your son has more than we do. Enjoyed the photos from around your house. The blue glassware is beautiful--though I can't help but think of the work you have to do to keep it all dusted!
ReplyDeleteHi Gracie! I loved the photo of Teresa with your new grandbaby!!! Such love!! And your home gives me such a peaceful feeling. It is cozy. You can tell there is so much love there. Sweet of Betsy to send you the lovely teapot! She has certainly been in my prayers. What a lot of snow!!! My friend in New Jersey kept sending me photos too. Fun for a weekend. But I wouldn't want that to happen all the time where I live!!!
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Kris
What a thoughtful gift from Betsy! Mmm, tea sounds most wonderful! Love the tartan tablecloth you have on that table also. Teresa looks like she is enjoying time with Baby Sarah! She makes the cutest, cutest baby booties! Regarding your comment on my blog, I think you are referring to the Ridgefield NWR. I haven't been there yet, but it is on my list too:) It's in Washington state, on the lower Columbia River, not too far from Portland. They have some hunting there, so I would recommend checking online before you go. There are several wetlands/refuges on the OR/WA border along the Columbia--aren't we blessed? :)
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Aimee
It is clear when you speak of the friends in your life, that you are well loved. You must be doing something right :-) Lovely photos, Grace - have a happy, cozy weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou are surrounded by such beauty and so much love. What a gift!!! Wishing you some snowflakes of your own! Much love and many hugs! :)
ReplyDeleteI too noticed your theme of a collage of friendships. The sunshine streaming through the collage of blue glass was a favorite photo.
ReplyDeleteI thought that was a picture of snow that had fallen on your home for a minute there!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that photo of Teresa and Sarah is ... one to cherish :)
Such lovely photos and words. The sight of Teresa with the baby is priceless. You create a wonderful feeling of peacefulness and possibilities. Yes, primroses are quite amazing, aren't they? And so cheerful. I love them. And your collage is very beautiful. Here life is a bit of a scramble, and I am so happy to have a chance to come "visit" with you here!
ReplyDeleteLove all your photos, Gracie. The picture of Teresa with the baby is priceless. And your big windows with the sun shining thru looks just beautiful - your home always looks so cozy. I love your collage too. I haven't done that in so long - you're inspiring me. Hope you're enjoying this time of year. xo
ReplyDeleteHi Gracie, your granddaughter is very cute:) Thanks for sharing about your life on the other side of the world.
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