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 ♥️
When I arrived home from the cottage on Saturday...
There was a large flower box in the garage...
35 Hydrangea stems...
From the flower lady...
AKA...
My daughter, Erika!
I got busy cutting and finding vases...
I had already set the dining table, before I left for the cottage...
I had chosen orange Mums for the table, and made an arrangement in my vintage green vessel...
I really like the way the black tablecloth set everything off...
Assorted S&P shakers finished the look...
I always use my Mom's china...for every special occasion...
Love it♥️
Do you like fussing with your table arrangement???
Ever take it apart...and start all over again???
I do! hahaha!!
Hope you are all having a great day...
Rather on the cool side here today...with a nasty wind...
Boyfriend got the pool closed...another season in the books...
I am making maple Salmon...Fried rice...Asparagus for dinner...
With a small Greek Salad to open...
BLUE JAYS are on...GO JAYS GO!!!
Hope they win!
Cheers! :o)
linda
Had some old friends in for dinner last Friday night...
Well...not OLD...but you know...old...
They were original neighbours on our small court 30 years ago...
They moved away about 16 years ago...
Kept in touch here and there...
Their oldest son did our front walkway, and helped repair the back deck this past summer...
Ran into them at a funeral...one of our other long time neighbours...before Christmas...
Decided it was time to get together...
Picked up 2 dozen small stemmed Roses...
One dozen of Hot Pink...
One dozen of a sort of Rusty Orange...
Both very pretty...and fragrant...
Although I went with a tan, cream and black tablecloth and placmeats...
I thought the cream and pink napkins were a great contrast...
And picked up the Pink from the roses...
Crystal and mirrored candle holders...
Milk Glass for the centrepiece...
Added some red tealight holders for the side tables...
I had enough Roses...
To do the table centrepiece, generously with lots of roses...
3 for my bunny glass holder that my dear late brother Tom gave me...♥️
I try to keep flowers in that all year if I can...
On my small side cabinet...
Also a small bouquet on my hall table, in the foyer...
One of my Elves is keeping them company...
They were scheduled
To arrive at 6:30...
I lit a few candles just to brighten up the room a bit...
We had a lovely time...
Laughed...
Remembered our kids when they were little...
Hockey on the street...
Fighting with the builder!!
Putting up fences...
Having sod laid...
Digging for our pools...
Ahhhhhh...
The good old days!
Sat in the family room with a fire going, for an hour or so...
A few nibblies...
Some nice Red Wine...
Then onto dinner.....
Hope you are all having a great day...
Sunny...but cold again here...no snow right now...not sure what is forecast...
Took a drive to the cottage yesterday...lots of snow out there!
Lake still frozen and icy...will share some pics soon...
On the menu tonight...
Grilled pork tenderloin medallions...
Mashed taters and heirloom carrots...
Sauteed mushrooms and some lovely pork gravy...
Doesn't that sound delicious!!!!
Enjoy the rest of your day...
Miss V tomorrow!!!
Cheers! :o)
linda
