Mountain Photos and a GIVEAWAY WINNER!

I’m going to include photos of the mountains in each of the posts I do while we’re here. The mountains look different all during the day and are glorious at sunset!

I’m happy to announce the winner

of the “Ring the Bell” DVD!

Congratulations Catherine Holman !!!

It’s a wonderful movie and I know you’ll enjoy it!

The weather here in NC is fabulous this week!

Our highs are in the 70’s.

How warm is it where you live?

Books and Movies and a ‘Fungus among us’!

I’ve read the BEST book!

It’s sweet…it’s funny….it’s delightful!

I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith.

This is one that you want to read the next book and find out what happens to the characters! But there wasn’t a ‘follow up’ book It was written in 1948 and has had a recent printing and even a movie based on the novel. This author also wrote a book that you may be more familiar with…101 Dalmations.

We finally found Downton Abbey at the library and we just started Sesson 2 last night! Oh my! We LOVE it! It’s been so much fun to see episodes of Season 1 every night this week!

Vicki has Downton Abbey wallpaper in every size on her blog HERE !

Books (and one movie) I bought at a book sale last weekend…

And we live in Florida, the Sunshine state! Even our fungus is sunshiny! heehee!

I walked outside in my robe this morning to get this photo! (I hope you appreciate it!)

Thanks for all of the sweet comments on my wristlets and bunnies! I’m still sewing!

Visit Diane’s Dream Designs and

get some bunny love today! (while supplies last!)

Have you read any good books lately? Any movies you would recommend for the weekend?

Warm fuzzy HUGS from Florida!

“Wednesday Wee Ones”

Is it time to watch ‘my’ movie?

Are we living a ‘wonderful life?

This is my precious doll Zuzu, short for Zuzu Petals.

 

I received her at Christmas time a few years ago and thought she was the perfect Zuzu!

  

Don’t you?

We watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” last night....and though it may seem silly to some....in our house, dolls get special treatment, too.

She sat on the sofa with Anne and enjoyed the works of Frank Capra...It’s a wonderful life indeed at our house!

Enjoy your special day...and bring out the dolls and PLAY!

♥♥♥ Merry Christmas from the “wee ones” ♥♥♥

How about a little CHINTZ this morning?

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!!!

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Enjoy the beautiful Autumn season!

WOW! Look what I did !!!

Did it hurt?
NOT REALLY! lol

I saw Meryl Streep with ear cuffs in "Mamma Mia"
and couldn't wait to find some!


In fact...I couldn't find any!
I went to Amazon and found them HERE !
And what a GREAT PRICE!
They just clip on the top part of your ear and seem to stay put just fine.

I took these pics of myself looking at myself in the mirror. EEEE!!!
My hubby will wonder why I didn't put some makeup on
and wait for him to get home and take a good picture!
But I was too excited!

Now I would like to get one more hole pierced
in each ear to wear a diamond stud.
I must have too much time to play!
heeheehee!

Have you tried something new lately?
I'm trying to shake things up and change!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

The perfect Fall movie...

"You've Got Mail" of course!


We watched it tonight and always love the 'colorized' leaves......bouquets of sharpened pencils, smell of scotch tape and the daisies. I have a bouquet of daisies on my bedside table, just like the one in the movie! AAAhhhhh!!

We declared today a 'snow day' and went to the movies this afternoon!



We saw 'The Secret Life of Bees' and it was wonderful!

It is definitely best to have read the book first to develop the characters more fully.
I was so impressed with the book when I read it that I convinced my hubby to read it....
so we both knew the story well, from reading it AND discussing it!

A MUST SEE........can't wait to buy it in DVD to watch it again.....and again!
Perfect casting.....love each and every character!

What a great way to spend a cold and windy afternoon! Back to work now....... ; )



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What's missing?

I made this recipe today and it was delicious......but I ADDED 2 ingredients and it came out perfect! A very moist, sweet and delicious cake!

No one GUESSED the two missing ingredients and I just realized I better POST them QUICK! I added 2 EGGS! I don't remember ever making a cake without eggs and with all the ingredients AND 2 eggs......this was a wonderful flavorful cake!

Apple Cake

1/4 cup soft butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups apples, finely chopped

and 2 EGGS!!!

TOPPING:
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp chopped walnuts

In large bowl, combine butter and sugar using electric mixer. Beat in buttermilk.
Add flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and apples and mix to combine.
Spread evenly in lightly-greased Bundt pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

What do you think I added to make this cake perfect?