Hi There....It's Been A While....I've Been Very Very Busy....✨✨✨

Took a drive to the cottage last Thursday...

What a gorgeous day....sunny...bright...cold...snowy....Beeeutiful!! 

Pristene clean snow...only a few critter tracks...loved this!!

Had some fun writing in the snow....

And in the sand....the waves came in and washed half of it away!! 

On the drive home...we passed my favorite little pony farm...they were loving the sunshine...

We went to visit our DIL and new granddaughter also...

I had made them a big pot of Veggie Minestrone soup...banana bread, and a nice crusty loaf of bread...

Miss N is doing quite well at home...she has been home for a week now, and continues to gain weight and flourish...

I took a few pics, but they did not turn out very good...

But...let me tell you...she is a dollie, with gorgeous blonde hair!!!💕

Back at home here...we also had quite a lot of snow, and it has been very cold...

But  today...it has been kinda rainy and drizzly, and an expected high of 5c tomorrow...that means melting snow...yucky dirty looking snow...I really liked the fresh clean snow the last week...oh well...perhaps a fresh blanket of snow for Christmas!!

We had dinner guests this past Saturday night...gave me a good excuse to make the dining room sparkle...had a wonderful time with our friends from high school!!

Miss V had a nice long visit with us , after the hospital visit to meet her cousin Miss N,but only thru the glass..

We got some decorating done...

And of course...

Some baking!! 

Look at those snazzy cupcakes!!!

Hope you are all well....are you ready?????????????

I will be...but I need the next few days to accomplish that!! 

Tomorrow we are attending Miss V's school, as she will be singing some Christmas Carols in a choir...cannot wait to see and hear that!!! 

Need to bake some shortbread....apple pie....gluten free fruit crisp...

                              AND I WILL!!!!!! hahaha!!!

I promise to be back before the big day...

In the meantime...take care of yourselves...

               See you soon...

                          Cheers!  :o)

                                linda ♥️

Busy...Festive...Fun Week...🌟🎄🌟

What a busy busy busy week I had!!

One morning we had a wee snowfall, and the bright sunshine made everything glow!

I made a trip the "The Flower Store" that day, and picked up a few things...I then had a big mug of Apple Cinnamon Tea and berries and yogurt...I had also done a large grocery shop...
So the Tea was very soothing!!

I needed to make a small table arrangement for my dinner guests on Saturday night...

It was so nice and sunny... that ...Lunch was enjoyed taking in the beautiful sunshine... 

I always like to get my table set at least the day before...

I opted for a black tablecloth...and it really made the few ornaments POP...As you can see...

Love the rainbow on the napkin!!


I used a vintage green bowl for my White Carnations...

My daughter taught me the ways of using an oasis...and I love this method...

I simply added a few stray pieces to make it more Festive!! 

Simple....yet elegant!! I will make another for our  family Christmas table...but this fit the bill quite nicely...I am having my brother and his wife over next Friday for dinner, so I am hoping that this wee arrangement is still fresh and perky!! 

      
                  Friday's afternoon Sun made everything sparkle....✨✨✨

After that was done...I took a breather!!!

We were out Friday night to friends for dinner, so I wanted to get as much done on Friday as I could!!

The tree is coming along nicely...

I am enjoying not having to water it!!

                I even had time to start on a few Christmas cards...

Snacks for my guests were ready...

While my boyfriend puts on a few Christmas tunes...

Had a great meal...

Lots of laughs...

And...

The dessert...

Was...

Out...

Of...

This...

World...

Managed a rather blurry pic...but...I think you get the idea...😳

Today we are getting our first real snowfall...

Kinda pretty out there, but...I don't have to go anywhere!!!

My crochet is calling me, and once I get all showered, I have a date with the couch!!!

This cute White Throated Sparrow visited me this am...took his pic thru the window...

See his yellow stripe??

Think I will top up the feeders...

My view from the kitchen....

I just love my 
Miscanthus grasses...   all   year   round!!

When my Son got married in October, I brought home one of his table arrangements from the wedding...I rooted 2 succulents that were in it...they did really well, getting nice long roots...I have recently planted them in a vintage container...with stones from the cottage beach...and I added a small (phony) Steer Skull, that had belonged to my Mom...I have saved it for many years. I think it is just perfect, and I know my Son will love the presentation. I am gifting it to him ♥️

So...that is up to date with me!!

Hope you are all well...and enjoying the season...

The snow is getting a bit heavier right now...looks like an all day affair...

I will hopefully get a few nice snowy pics...the only good thing about SNOW is the pictures! hahaha!!

Have a great day and enjoy your week ahead...

Be back soon.....

                 Cheers!  :o)

                  linda ♥️

Deck The Halls......Fa La La La La La La La La ♥

my son painted this 100 years ago....he stays up all year....gets his hat at this time every year!

snapped this last night.....awesome!!

Hope you all had a great day.....
Another really cold one here today....
It was sunny though...so that is good!

Had Miss V for the afternoon.....
She is a joy♥

On the menu this frosty Thursday...

Rice,Filet of Sole,baby carrots...tomato and avacado..

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Hope things are going well for all of you...
Getting all your homes ready for family and friends♥
I am getting there...slowly but surely!
Having dinner guests tomorrow evening...
Always excited about that!!!
Perhaps I will have a chance to take a few photos of my table...as I don't have decorating to do this week!

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Thanks for all your kind thoughts on my silly Hernia...
Still bugging me...guess it will take a few days   :o(

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My flower for this evening....is none other than.....the beautiful Miss V♥♥♥♥
And...as you can see...she is in a very festive mood!



Enjoy the rest of your day...

                                      Cheers!  :o)
                                         linda