Tuesday, October 27, 2009

How about a little CHINTZ this morning?

I was so thrilled to find this little pitcher set at New Visions.

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It is the perfect size…small and I have loved this design ever since I saw it on Holly’s blog, Girls at Heart.

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She has so many pretty things and I fell in love with this china!

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I also wanted to pass along this recommendation. Have you seen the HBO series John Adams? It is out on DVD and we found it at our library.

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How amazing! It is something you’ll want to see and I was so impressed with David McCullough, the author,  that I got the book from the library last night and started reading it as soon as I got home.

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I’m glad it’s a rainy day and I have a brisket in the crock pot!

Here’s my book list for the past month.

Chin Up, Honey by Curtiss Ann Matlock                 10

Along Came Mary by Jo Ann Mapson                     8

The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters                     10

The Shack  by William P. Young                             3

Never Trust a Squirrel                                                      

The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency                       10

                by Alexander McCall Smith

The Time Traveler’s Wife                                       10

               by Audrey Niffenegger

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie                 10

               by Alan Bradley

Tuscan Holiday by Holly Chamberlin                      10

The Richest Season by Maryann McFadden             8

The Lace Makers of Glenmara by Heather Barbieri  5

( I always rate my books 1 to 10 ! lol )

And Never Trust a Squirrel is by Patrick Cooper and was excellent. All of a sudden…..I couldn’t get things to line up in this program! EEEEE!!!

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Have a wonderful day everyone!

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Enjoy the beautiful Autumn season!

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18 comments:

Kelee Katillac said...

Thanks for stopping by!--What a reader you are.....!!!
John Adams is great!

Love your violet chintz porcelains too......

love,kelee

Michela said...

Lovely "Chintz" and what great colours has your sky today!

Bluebell said...

Thank you for the reading list there are some on there that I have'nt read yet. One of my favourites is The Time Travelers Wife What a brilliant book it made me cry. I love the little jug and bowl such a lovely pattern.
Love Jillxx

Freckled Hen said...

I love your book list! That is a great idea to rate them.
I also read the John Adams book and watched the dvd. When I feel like I am having a tough day missing my husband I often think of Abigail Adams and all she went through. She was a strong woman!
I love the chintz and the golden tree.
Hope you enjoy the day...

Anonymous said...

Oh the chintz is gorgeous.So pretty.Well Im not into reading as much as you,lol.I do read a bit more in the wintertime though.Enjoy your day!

Sandy Shirley said...

Hey! Just wanted to add my two cents in about the John Adams DVD and book: WONDERFUL! I've owned them both for about a year now and they are both on my favorites list! I read everything I can get my hands on about the founding fathers!

Betty said...

I have been looking for a new mini series to watch while on my exercise bike. I will look for that one. I've read two books on your list. The Time Traveler's Wife (I also rate it 10) and The Shack (I think I liked it a little more than you did). I was going to read The Lace Makers book but maybe I won't now. The rest of your list is on my list of books to read too.

Boo-Bah AKA Iris said...

It looks like you read a lot! I used to but I have such bad floaters I don't do too much reading anymore.

I love your little pitcher set. Those trees are really beautiful.

Have a wonderful evening

Iris

Brenda Pruitt said...

What beautiful leaves on those trees! And the chintz is gorgeous. I haven't read that many books in a year, I'm ashamed to say. Just lined up on my bookshelf crying: "read me, read me!"
Brenda

Alice Regan said...

I just adore your book list. What a great way to get the titles and ratings of books via blogland. I just wish that I had more time to read. My reading pile is quite high. Perhaps this winter I'll find bits of time to sit with a book. Love the chintz and the autumn photo's. We had snow here today with very cold temps. I do believe Old Man Winter is rearing his head! Thanks for stopping by. I always love visiting with you.

Janet said...

I'm going to see if our library has the John Adams DVD....I'd love to see it.

Thanks for your book list. I always like to get new suggestions for reading.

Lila Rostenberg said...

You have read SO MANY books! I like your rating system too!
I will look into the John Adams series! I remember when the Post Office was advertising it!
Wonderful fall photos (doesn't the season just take your breath away!!!???) and those of your grandchildren are delightful!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

I loved the book Time Travelers Wife. I have not seen the movie. The author has just had a new book published and I bought it today at Barnes and Noble.

Unknown said...

Such wonderful book list..wish I have the time to read them..hugs/M

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

I will order it from Netflex! Thank you for the recommendation! What GORGEOUS colors! Your little granddaughter looks like she is having the time of her life in all that beauty!
Hugs!!

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

P.S. I DO love chintz!! :):) That is an adorable little bowl and pitcher!

Celestina Marie said...

Oh I love the sweet chintz pitcher with plate. So delicate and love the pattern. Great book recommendations too. thank you for passing it along.
Your Fall pics are beautiful. I bet the brisket was delish!
Hugs, Celestina Marie

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