Hobbes was so cute, all snuggled up in "my" chair. Hmm, never thought I would
have a chair all my own. As kids we would love to sit on the floor to play board
games or watch T.V.   As we became older we would call out "I get my spot back."
This assured us that when we returned we could retrieve our cushy seat.   I do not
know what the deal was... were there too few seats or just favorite spots?  Well,
it held the peace in a large household, where I will add we had ONE T.V. and we
all agreed on the program.  Thus when we watched T.V. it was as a family.  My
families living rooms were had fun and laughter.



No, Hobbes is not watching T.V., although I actually have seen him do this!
He has taken to snuggling into my favorite chair.

X.O. 

Mary

P.S.  I finally have photos of my latest piece!  
I will have them up within a week... sooner hopefully!

Hobbes was so cute, all snuggled up in "my" chair. Hmm, never thought I would
have a chair all my own. As kids we would love to sit on the floor to play board
games or watch T.V.   As we became older we would call out "I get my spot back."
This assured us that when we returned we could retrieve our cushy seat.   I do not
know what the deal was... were there too few seats or just favorite spots?  Well,
it held the peace in a large household, where I will add we had ONE T.V. and we
all agreed on the program.  Thus when we watched T.V. it was as a family.  My
families living rooms were had fun and laughter.



No, Hobbes is not watching T.V., although I actually have seen him do this!
He has taken to snuggling into my favorite chair.

X.O. 

Mary

P.S.  I finally have photos of my latest piece!  
I will have them up within a week... sooner hopefully!

Wishing you a Blessed Easter ~

Wishing you a Blessed Easter ~

The sun is out today and above freezing!  Progress that is.
AND I spied a small flock of Red Robins!  They are early I believe,
Good news to me for Spring surly must be arriving ahead of schedule!
Oh Pretty please!

THE ROBIN is the one
That interrupts the morn
With hurried, few, express reports
When March is scarcely on.
The robin is the one
That overflows the noon
With her cherubic quantity,
An April but begun.
The robin is the one
That speechless from her nest
Submits that home and certainty
And sanctity are best. ~ Emily Dickinson ~

May the sun be shining down upon you today!

Hugs, Mary

The sun is out today and above freezing!  Progress that is.
AND I spied a small flock of Red Robins!  They are early I believe,
Good news to me for Spring surly must be arriving ahead of schedule!
Oh Pretty please!

THE ROBIN is the one
That interrupts the morn
With hurried, few, express reports
When March is scarcely on.
The robin is the one
That overflows the noon
With her cherubic quantity,
An April but begun.
The robin is the one
That speechless from her nest
Submits that home and certainty
And sanctity are best. ~ Emily Dickinson ~

May the sun be shining down upon you today!

Hugs, Mary

"Snow! Snow go away come again some other day" .  
I just recalled this from my childhood.  I do believe it is supposed to refer to rain, not snow. 

There is an upside to snow and cold weather!


mmm. Just perfect on such a day where there is 2 feet of snow outside {over night this landed in our yard!}.



Not the snow blower, that we had from my Dad and Mom {thank you Mom}

The snow.  The wind howled all night long and the thunder! wow!

But when you have this waiting for you...

A cup of very very special hot cocoa!
This is made by Andrew, the cousin of my son's Fiance'.
He is a chef and actually is one of the designers of flavors
over at Black Dog Gelato.  This cocoa was so amazing!  A creamy, velvety,
rich, thick deliciousness! I guess they have hot cocoa there also...
so when you are in the City make sure you go there!!! Cold or hot they have you covered!
Unbelievable deliciousness!!!

SECRET Ingredients!!!  {my lips are sealed}



And look what I found in my cup!!!!




links ~
Black Dog Gelato

xo,

Mary

"Snow! Snow go away come again some other day" .  
I just recalled this from my childhood.  I do believe it is supposed to refer to rain, not snow. 

There is an upside to snow and cold weather!


mmm. Just perfect on such a day where there is 2 feet of snow outside {over night this landed in our yard!}.



Not the snow blower, that we had from my Dad and Mom {thank you Mom}

The snow.  The wind howled all night long and the thunder! wow!

But when you have this waiting for you...

A cup of very very special hot cocoa!
This is made by Andrew, the cousin of my son's Fiance'.
He is a chef and actually is one of the designers of flavors
over at Black Dog Gelato.  This cocoa was so amazing!  A creamy, velvety,
rich, thick deliciousness! I guess they have hot cocoa there also...
so when you are in the City make sure you go there!!! Cold or hot they have you covered!
Unbelievable deliciousness!!!

SECRET Ingredients!!!  {my lips are sealed}



And look what I found in my cup!!!!




links ~
Black Dog Gelato

xo,

Mary

Take Me Out Tonight

The New Year has begun with all of us, including Doug, Monica, Caitlin and also James still being down with the cold/flu bug...
not exactly energizing but it is inspiring. Once one is FINALLY well again, we are talking weeks here, a grateful feeling washes
over you and you are ready to get out there and meet 2011.

So I begin 2011 AND the Valentines season (oh, yes there is a Valentine Season) with
a cute video and song that will inspire everyone wherever they are at *(notice the line "dust off...").




Hobbes also enjoyed many naps over Christmas and New Years... I once saw him emerging from the folds of a VERY
fluffy comforter that was on a sofa.
Any talking or movement  I make he interprets as  "she is going to feed me"," she knows I am HUNGRY for the third
time this morning!"  This guy will eat all day if you let him, but I will not let him. Must not let his cute face bother me,
nor his paw as he ever so gently taps my shoulder or arm.
Soo cute is he.

XO,

Mary

Take Me Out Tonight

The New Year has begun with all of us, including Doug, Monica, Caitlin and also James still being down with the cold/flu bug...
not exactly energizing but it is inspiring. Once one is FINALLY well again, we are talking weeks here, a grateful feeling washes
over you and you are ready to get out there and meet 2011.

So I begin 2011 AND the Valentines season (oh, yes there is a Valentine Season) with
a cute video and song that will inspire everyone wherever they are at *(notice the line "dust off...").




Hobbes also enjoyed many naps over Christmas and New Years... I once saw him emerging from the folds of a VERY
fluffy comforter that was on a sofa.
Any talking or movement  I make he interprets as  "she is going to feed me"," she knows I am HUNGRY for the third
time this morning!"  This guy will eat all day if you let him, but I will not let him. Must not let his cute face bother me,
nor his paw as he ever so gently taps my shoulder or arm.
Soo cute is he.

XO,

Mary

XO,

Mary

XO,

Mary

... I had a moment to play around with sprays at the top of this wreath. 



It has not been often this fall that I have found time to re-charge like this.



Putzing around, fluffing the nest.... a favorite activity of mine ~ in need of restoring.





Here is a link to a new friend who has done such a lovely and sentimental job of getting
her nest feathered!   Do please stop in to say hello to her.

Merry Christmas!

xo,

Mary

... I had a moment to play around with sprays at the top of this wreath. 



It has not been often this fall that I have found time to re-charge like this.



Putzing around, fluffing the nest.... a favorite activity of mine ~ in need of restoring.





Here is a link to a new friend who has done such a lovely and sentimental job of getting
her nest feathered!   Do please stop in to say hello to her.

Merry Christmas!

xo,

Mary

The Shop is Opened!

 

A season of calm and bright.  

That is my wish for us all, dear friends.

For now ~ wreaths, peaceful and joyous.... indeed, ready for a celebration.

Indeed! I did get carried away!



These petit vintage style wreaths have been a favorite of mine for several years now.


I just made mine with a wee loop to place a wire hanger 
within so to dangle from your tree.

A gallant deer, a brilliant candle and ~

Glistening pine cones.


Then, the petit cottages designed by myself for YOU!

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It is a time to be so grateful for all of the love we have.
It is an "Oh Merci" Christmas!

***  Please stop by my shop!   ***

With Kindness,

Mary