tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88769013809224337752024-03-20T01:26:28.109+13:00A Stitch in Time saves Nine...My maternal grandmother did it all, or I thought she did; but, when teaching me to sew, her warning "...a stitch in time saves nine" has been a wonderful mantra for me.GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-36267927877429839292011-10-12T04:59:00.000-10:002011-10-12T04:59:18.523-10:00Hello:)I have been like a spinning top...spring and summer came and went...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUZMon8gQn5Ogoxc4XilwMuNwzUX9Idn0ISFvC7krjLi1zorxaEXH9Jot8hZ92iWBmjhjDughKaj8sG8oZONq3yDlUeOoiwbh8F4JXQ6KHYyZdvoVnsZ4ylQkAAc9LpM0H9pu6lGRQ_w/s1600/283379_10150286797256940_569861939_7735620_7589814_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUZMon8gQn5Ogoxc4XilwMuNwzUX9Idn0ISFvC7krjLi1zorxaEXH9Jot8hZ92iWBmjhjDughKaj8sG8oZONq3yDlUeOoiwbh8F4JXQ6KHYyZdvoVnsZ4ylQkAAc9LpM0H9pu6lGRQ_w/s320/283379_10150286797256940_569861939_7735620_7589814_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>JOY...Lucy Lin my little g'grand was born June 23rd ...what a gift of pure love:) she and her older sisters:)<br />
SADNESS...my middle sister was diagnosed with Alzheimers...a brain tumor early in July; she has had 3 operations since then, she came through them, learned to talk again (she only oh-s and ah-s now, no sentences) but cannot sit UP...I visit one week a month and feed her breakfast...it is hopeful when she eats it all because I encourage her to want to go home. Her <em>home</em> is up for sale, items are being shared with the family...she smiles a lot...I pray she is in a happy, not too questioning place in her own place in her mind...I so miss my sister. My brother refuses to even visit her...her daughter sees her daily as does my baby sister. I see myself when I look into my sweet sister's face...as the oldest it could be me. Thank God I am here to pray for her and visit her more often I hope as I come out of my own overwhelming feelings on this life issue.<br />
READING... somehow I have been able to read two of my beloved Lisa Scottoline books which keep me focused on love, happiness and the craziness of Italian lifestyles:) Everywhere That Mary Went and now Killer Smile...thank you God for each giggle and smile I find there.<br />
GARDENING and CRAFTING...the day before my sister's operation someone went to her front flower bed and dug up her beloved " Night Blooming Series" plant...dark green with lovely long white blooms that stand straight up and open at night...beyond belief. The next day there I found a small plant in a different bed hanging on to life...I pulled it gently and put it into a wet paper towel and baggie...it came home with me and lived to a great size and bloomed for me...it now is holding 4 lovely large seed pods for me to gather next early spring and plant them and share with my sisters...I so pray my struggling sister is alive so I can present her one. I feel many of you will help me with this and I thank you:)<br />
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I forced myself to put in the final X-stitches on a sweet <em>Over the River and Through the Wood</em> piece...when I sew it to its calico backing, I will post a photo.<br />
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Thank you to my sweet followers who occasionally e-mailed me or checked on me here.<br />
Love to all, GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-4834505757038988572011-03-23T07:46:00.003-10:002011-03-23T13:07:07.423-10:00Finally, a wish come true...<em><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> </span></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bK5DlvvRbx07OvBActVgDFfmy7XyLIDCzqcTJJLoTostw1w-wJkuHqH1xkjiZCmQAovAH_Weq1DUbu1_8d4aXX-vqL2sR6s7Y-4iezeuaRvodiPcmTccYGknnfYHM8-XFaPpINjEZT4/s1600/000_0037" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bK5DlvvRbx07OvBActVgDFfmy7XyLIDCzqcTJJLoTostw1w-wJkuHqH1xkjiZCmQAovAH_Weq1DUbu1_8d4aXX-vqL2sR6s7Y-4iezeuaRvodiPcmTccYGknnfYHM8-XFaPpINjEZT4/s320/000_0037" width="320" /></a><br />
~A Pot Rack that can hold my special Cast Iron Pans~<br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Green grass, lovely Daffodi</span></em><em><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">ls and Jonquils, sun is shining I want to play in the dirt...my herb garden wants me to, also:) but, I must plan some meals and pack for a few days away in Richmond for the Virginia Rugfest 2011:)</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">After 30+ years I finally have a Pot Rack over my sink that holds my special castiron pans...little things bring such JOY:)</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Have a wonderful weekend...cya soon:)</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Courier New;">Wishing you a great day...lots of love and happiness...</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Courier New;">~Gail who got a nice "pinch" at the shoppe for forgetting her greens:)</span></em>GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-70900228511780550172011-03-09T15:25:00.001-10:002011-03-12T04:37:14.185-10:00Bear with me, I've added a 3-song playlist...:)When I tackle something new in cyberworld, I try to think of my skills as a fiber artist and stitcher, etc. and how many folks can not even sew on a button and how I know nothing in their fields and I know we all contribute and make up the whole; but I am just amazed at how paying attention and applying can work pure magic here because the designers have done so much before we tackle it...bless them:)<br />
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I simply emailed a blogger and she graciously wrote me simple how-to's that seemed to work and I thank you so much ~Pamela~ you are a special lady to even have sent me a reply:) I truly appreciate your help.<br />
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It does seem to me that if a song is playing on Playlist that if one chooses to click on a photo to enlarge it or to move to an older post that the PlayList song should continue and NOT stopping and starting each time! Well, that said, I only have two songs selected....just warning you lol most of us are pretty patient here in blogland it seems. There are so many, many wonderful talented ladies who do it all and make it seem so effortless BUT when starting out it is ever frightening to a non-techi type person.<br />
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Most folks also know, I think, if they don't like a Playlist song or any of it they can scroll to bottom of the page and hit the STOP [] :)<br />
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Thanks for visiting and hoping the music doesn't turn you off:(<br />
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~Gail forever learning and happy to be a Blogger<em>3</em>GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-24442658658280372842011-03-07T17:21:00.000-10:002011-03-07T17:21:04.061-10:00One more day to enter...<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">AntiqueChase </span>is having a great Give-A-Way on her blog...just click on the lovely old white kitchen scales to the right and good luck:)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New;">I have always wanted such a vintage old set for my kitchen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">~Gail</span>GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-51675931071543383772011-03-03T10:59:00.000-10:002011-03-03T10:59:35.218-10:00What a Beautiful Day it is...<em><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">It is so pretty here today...I ran home to bake a cake for a homecoming and while browsing blogs I follow found this very generous Offer...I probably have all of them, but maybe one of "you" would be interested <a href="http://tinkerthroughtime.blogspot.com/">Tinkerthroughtime</a> :)</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">My Butter Poundcake is ready to take out of the oven...</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXe2r1B9Bwhfgq7P98x9ZgnC4ai3EPF0Jw-xYL2sxBdu6EhUz0SSreDn3OhMfvQGnlC6cSbb6Vnr5o5z6tn1YPwZj0n5Bd6DnN7XNawniiV1TLGjbg89hxT1YKuO1eZogXweUe0djaKwA/s1600/000_0029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXe2r1B9Bwhfgq7P98x9ZgnC4ai3EPF0Jw-xYL2sxBdu6EhUz0SSreDn3OhMfvQGnlC6cSbb6Vnr5o5z6tn1YPwZj0n5Bd6DnN7XNawniiV1TLGjbg89hxT1YKuO1eZogXweUe0djaKwA/s320/000_0029.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Courier New;"><em>This cake I made from one of my most favorite books...</em></span><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Courier New;">A Place Called SweetApple by Celestine Sibley.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Courier New;">I weep when I read this wonderful little book..."Tine" as her family and co-workers at The Atlanta Journal fondly called her, just wrote from her heart...she is gone now...I do have an official letter from her re: Irish Lace Marigolds...</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Courier New;">Well, as you can see, I had to have a slice lol </span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Courier New;">Gotta run back to our shoppe for about an hour, we close at 5:00 .</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Courier New;">Wish you could share the cake...hope you might look for the book in your library...filled with recipes and nostalgia.</span></em>GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-44747532300990749142011-02-18T11:13:00.000-10:002011-02-18T11:13:05.934-10:00Linking to RAZMATAZ Food Friday ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdTc1iZqUFALdHCb529pro46_bG_hbzgKLUfYFAgPciW_DSR72e4Ys3VpX8_Y8qawXt3vVJ5LuxfF8QpQYmyReEpj-uW2HDVZ1sJ0ZC0yn9ETtBdEEFc-nGuZBPlnxw2ZGD08D_-S8C4/s1600/d0a3d1a2-893f-4357-9260-53e43c203c36___Selected.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdTc1iZqUFALdHCb529pro46_bG_hbzgKLUfYFAgPciW_DSR72e4Ys3VpX8_Y8qawXt3vVJ5LuxfF8QpQYmyReEpj-uW2HDVZ1sJ0ZC0yn9ETtBdEEFc-nGuZBPlnxw2ZGD08D_-S8C4/s320/d0a3d1a2-893f-4357-9260-53e43c203c36___Selected.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><em>Today I am doing a first for me...linking to </em></span><a href="http://razmatazblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/friday-photo-challenge-food.html"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><em>RAZMATAZ</em></span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><em> and her wonderful Friday Food Photo Challenge.</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><em>I sure hope I can improve on this:)</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><em>~Gail</em></span></div> <em><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"></span></em>GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-89915474806490643222011-02-18T06:05:00.003-10:002011-02-18T07:24:02.982-10:00A Bad Beginning...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ <span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">From one of my beloved Mary Engelbreit Calendars ~</span></td></tr>
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</div><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I have awakened with a "rare" headache...a bump on my forehead and a bit of a black eye. There was so much planned for today, my day away from the shoppe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Many times I find myself rushing like a spinning top after work when I arrive home to tend to hungry cat and hubby...as I was repeating in a raised voice a message to hubby (losing his hearing) I tried to move into the laundry room and hit the light switch at the same time...that is when I smacked my left forehead into the door frame... I haven't hurt myself in years, and years...but I knew this was serious; as I was sorta crumbling to my knees my tired brain thought grab the door cause IF you fall or pass out you will lie there until hubby either wonders down to see what's for dinner or remembers it is time for his favorite Two and A Half Men show...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I did call him 3 times...finally gave up and took my time and slowly climbed the stairs ...hubby was still leisurely reading the newspaper totally unaware of my mishap that could have been lots worse. He was sorry that he hadn't heard me "...not to worry, but Please talk to your doctor about getting a hearing aide."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">It is risky getting older ...but, as they say, the alternative is not a good one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Take care and slow down some, if you need to:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">~Gail</span>GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-71229918941233215512011-02-14T09:43:00.001-10:002011-02-15T09:38:34.963-10:00A Sunny Day in Ole Virginny...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-72154102475218775592011-02-09T19:21:00.001-10:002011-02-09T19:27:32.345-10:00A Light Dusting of Snow for us...<em>Yep...we got some of the white stuff:)<span style="font-family: inherit;"> it happened while I was reading and fell asleep...</span></em><br />
<em>Now, at 12:16 a.m. I had to remake my hot dishwater and now must go wash up and dry....yikes, SNOW and dishwashing ...bet I don't fall asleep like that again any time soon.</em><br />
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<em>Tomorrow, we should have rain and no more snow...meaning NO SNOWCREAM....darn!!</em><br />
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<em>Wishing all a wonderful Thursday.</em><br />
<em>Enjoy your stitching,</em><br />
<em>~Gail in cold and snowy S.E. Virginia</em>GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-13799085062336457102011-02-05T19:37:00.001-10:002011-02-05T19:44:12.874-10:00Faithful Friends Sampler Framed...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Courier New;">This is my first finished counted cross stitched Sampler. It is a PineberryLane design and worked on 32 count Belgium Linen...I love it:)</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Courier New;">It is a follow-up to one of my original posts here as I wanted to show it all framed up AFTER I learned to use my new digital camera...it hangs proudly here in my computer area.</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><em>I look at it often and still can't believe I managed to actually finish it...believe me, I had many stitches to "undo" so as to save me "nine" extras later. I encourage anyone to start small and work up...you won't be disappointed. </em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">Wishing all a ~happy day~ wherever you are...and lots of inside warmth IF you are in the snowy areas:)</span><br />
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J<a href="http://heartofacountryhome.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/chicken-and-dumplings-and-aunt-mary/">illian's Aunt Mary's Chicken-and-Dumplings</a><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The lovely blog that shared her Aunt Mary's recipe....I am shopping my local Food Lion for fresh fryers on sale to hurry home and make this; Thank you Jillian for sharing with your followers:) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">Baked sweet potatoes and a salad would compliment the fat in these lol</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">Until next time...</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">Be warm and take care friends,</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">~Gail</span>GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-40933761646592532982011-01-12T19:23:00.002-10:002011-01-17T08:53:37.209-10:00First Photo with new camera...<span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #990000;">Well</span></em>..........., </span> I always leave my Christmas Tree up until January 6th <span style="color: #e06666;"><em>Old Christmas</em> </span>but, a bit longer this year 'cause I was determined to get a photo with Dru Ann Macarty's lovely Paper Face Santa that I bid on. I was shocked that I won one of the ten she offered, it is so sweet:) I love old soft cotton batting and I will treasure him for a long time, I hope. Maybe, clicking on the photo will enlarge Dru's sweet santa with a candy cane she also made.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNC-xExllhVvnyQC1RhNLSmAaeX4Fhh0GQKZZb5fZNUFZSs98tkS5KdFTYFXFPuckrGZcb6JTu8uiOlDt-00TdmOBYBtuUfSVbWF3h_g2nIluateO7HROzCOvQrN6zC2mWXe6ww_GDiNM/s1600/000_0013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNC-xExllhVvnyQC1RhNLSmAaeX4Fhh0GQKZZb5fZNUFZSs98tkS5KdFTYFXFPuckrGZcb6JTu8uiOlDt-00TdmOBYBtuUfSVbWF3h_g2nIluateO7HROzCOvQrN6zC2mWXe6ww_GDiNM/s320/000_0013.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I discovered that as I get older I do NOT like having to read and learn a new camera....not sure why, it just made me a little nutz so I put it off...decided last night was the time:) Also, this new comp arrived a day late and had to learn its ways also...I miss the known, familiar old photo set up and ease.<br />
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We are moved into our new shoppe area...so, I can relax a bit and read more of your wonderful blogs...take care all.<br />
~GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-91711597826947571592010-12-31T15:31:00.000-10:002010-12-31T15:31:24.095-10:00Happy New Year friends...:)2010 wasn't filled with the wonders I had longed for but alas there were many blessings and I am thankful.<br />
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May 2011 be generous to us with many good blessings, joy in our hearts, the continued safety and love of our families...and peace.<br />
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Wishing the company of those you love and a wonderful shared New Year's Day dinner :) ours is a traditional Black Eyed Peas cooked with Christmas Country Ham, collards and yummy baked sticky Sweet Potatoes and butter...of course, hot rolls dripping with butter....and Southern Sweet Tea!!<br />
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~GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-64189940518058788482010-12-30T13:32:00.001-10:002010-12-30T13:39:25.538-10:00Christmas Tree ....finally:)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EkIplzEVcaBb0fABktdivfUCCZXj3KQTa_5OxQiWrJWvRAOgonzyyu_IofiQclX5o8tmqtMk5i88adEoX3qN-CSva42iuh5M-lF734WHsLHK0viqBm5TYL_PNWn-xAALd9JouyURhyphenhyphen4/s1600/DSCF0981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EkIplzEVcaBb0fABktdivfUCCZXj3KQTa_5OxQiWrJWvRAOgonzyyu_IofiQclX5o8tmqtMk5i88adEoX3qN-CSva42iuh5M-lF734WHsLHK0viqBm5TYL_PNWn-xAALd9JouyURhyphenhyphen4/s320/DSCF0981.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This is my tree and picture I took with my dd-s camera...wasn't comfy with it but she offered to loan it before the season passed and I had no picture of my tree for my blog:)<br />
My son left and I could not find the rest of our old treasured ornis or hubby's and my own old toys....these are a few that were in the tree bag. No strung popcorn or cranberries either...alas, not my usual sweet tree but, amazingly looking at her in the corner now standing proudly atop two very old suitcases (covered by old quilt) she is twinkling and shinning ever so prettily with no other lights on ...hope someone knows who made the doll...there are no marking or signings at all on her. She was sold at The Wharf a lovely quaint antique shop in local Smithfield, VA. about 5 years ago. I did see one just like her on a blog when I visited blogland this season.<br />
When I click on the pic, it enlarges, hope it does for you, too:)<br />
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Thank you for your visit to my humble blog sweet friends,<br />
~GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-82683028250982133552010-12-22T18:11:00.000-10:002010-12-22T18:11:10.908-10:00Christmas is coming...the goose is getting fat...LoL, does anyone even cook a goose anymore?<br />
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Everyone has such sweet inspiring posts...thank you all for your friendship:)<br />
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Wishing all of you the very best and Merriest of Christmases...the company of your beloved family and friends...and a safe and peaceful New Year.<br />
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~GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-80297611957876534652010-12-09T04:37:00.001-10:002010-12-11T04:53:50.139-10:00Old Christmas Ornaments...My tree is up and completed except for the old quilt I use for the skirt, I am on my way upstairs soon to complete the look:)<br />
Primitive & Rustic forum on Delphi Forums is my favorite...this morning I was so impressed with this lovely post that a member Kady shared for a great link...I love how the blogger let her lovely words flow about the old ornies...so, hope you enjoy reading it also:)<br />
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<a href="http://homespunhugsandcalicokisses.blogspot.com/">http://homespunhugsandcalicokisses.blogspot.com/</a> click on Shiny and Brite to read:) <br />
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This is my favorite time of year JUST before the real Christmas rush and the big family dinner gathering...here is the link to the lady's post re: old shiny ornaments.<br />
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~GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-26502519100066101082010-11-24T08:03:00.000-10:002010-11-24T08:03:37.000-10:00HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL...<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Isn't this</span> the lovliest time of the year...so much expectation and everyone keeping busy:) this is my first year as a blogger and I love visiting the ones I follow and often get lost there:)<br />
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Wishing everyone a wonderful safe Thanksgiving with family and friends...be safe in your travels:)<br />
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~GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-35786876088675541172010-11-13T04:22:00.000-10:002010-11-13T04:22:49.716-10:00Where Have I Been...Nowhere, just trying to figure out some things:) trying to come up with ideas for a few Christmas Ornies and a Santa to make for our little shoppe... <a href="http://www.theenchantedcottageshoppe.com/">www.theenchantedcottageshoppe.com/</a> My heart just loves old prims BUT our customers just don't seem to get it, so it just frustrates me:(<br />
Also, hubby has a really bad time around Veteran's Day...he suffers greatly from Post Tramatic Shock Syndrom...it is a tough life he is in much mental pain still and physical pain...so getting through these days are sad and not happy at all and who wants to hear of sad on blogs...most of us carry our own pain and want to read inspiring words and see happy inspiring pictures!! I so hope that next week I can get my camera and my mind focused and post some pics here.<br />
It is cold here now and that helps...I even looked at a house for sale near ours but it would be one story and hubby would not have to go up and down stairs. OHHHHH, imagine trying to prepare by giving away or sharing your no-longer needed treasures, etc. of 35 yrs here ...for one MUST have a clean home in order to list with a Realtor and show.<br />
Wishing all a happy November with good memories and plans for a great Thanksgiving.<br />
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~GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-11769619354681694822010-11-03T09:25:00.000-10:002010-11-03T09:25:28.166-10:00LIVING by WORDS of DR. PHIL...<span style="font-size: large;">Who</span> you are determines what you see. <br />
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Who you are determines how you see others.<br />
The way people see others is a reflection of themselves.<br />
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If I am trusting, I will see others as trusting.<br />
If I am critical, I will see others as critical.<br />
If I am a caring person, I will see others as compassionate.<br />
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"You teach people how to treat you."<br />
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--Phil McGrawGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-43675863126712112792010-11-02T02:54:00.001-10:002010-11-02T02:58:49.685-10:00Fall is a lovely time to remember beloved family...I have awakened this day missing my mother:( so many things I still wish to ask her about or just laugh about or just set together and "be"...we each have our loses and must carry the memories I know.<br />
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Tasha Tudor was one of my favorite "real" ladies and I mourned her passing last year. For anyone who loved her and missed this awesome video it will be here on my blog for your viewing. I love listening to the beautiful speaking voice of the Japanese lady who visited Tasha and filmed her.<br />
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Usually, I do a morning therapy called 'morning pages' and I haven't been doing that so I know I haven't been releasing my thoughts but holding them in; I think that is missing and today I will do it...usually the three pages are written first thing when those feelings come right out onto the paper. James Cameron visualized his dream of directing TITANIC as he was doing his morning pages therapy. My dreams are not for anything that wonderful to share with the world ....but it is amazing the things that your heart passes through your hand to the written page:)<br />
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Hope you find a chance to view this lovely video, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zU-15to8d4/">Tasha Tudor you tube video/</a> <br />
~GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-88472241528567205062010-11-01T22:04:00.000-10:002011-02-02T20:20:07.086-10:00Do I Want to TRY this...?I love Dr. Oz...what a decent down to earth guy...just stretching your hands UP and concentrating on pointing your middle finger as he says...actually feels good:)<br />
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<a href="http://www.realage.com/videos/?bcpid=30402252001&bclid=5030523001&bctid=180472479001/">DR.Oz video</a><br />
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Off to work on my little prim church doll roll for sweet g'daughters:) and the sun is out...:)GailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-65124619233595705982010-10-28T16:06:00.003-10:002010-10-29T02:39:47.449-10:00Moving on through sadness...When we decide to become a mother we make the decision to live forever with our hearts ourside our bodies....later I want to remember who wrote that quote or look it up!<br />
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No dinner in this house today...but, trying to move on I found a blog that I am happy I clicked into, maybe tomorrow I will make this online adaptation of our families delicious Pasta 'e Fajole.<br />
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Italian Sausage & White Bean Soup<br />
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2 - links sweet Italian sausage, casings removed<br />
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1 -tablespoon olive oil<br />
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1/2 - cup chopped onion<br />
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1 - clove garlic minced<br />
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1 - teaspoon fresh rosemary<br />
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1/2 - teaspoon basil<br />
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1/4 - teaspoon pepper<br />
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1 - 15 oz can bushs cannellini beans, drained and rinsed<br />
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4 - 5 cup low sodium chicken broth<br />
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1 - 14.5 oz can Italian diced tomatoes<br />
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1/2 - cup mini penne pasta <br />
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1/4 - cup Parmesan or Romano cheese<br />
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove casing and add the sausage. Cook sausage until almost done crumbling as you go. Add the onions and garlic and and cook 5 additional minutes stirring frequently or until the sausage is browned.<br />
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Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, cannellini beans and spices. Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. Add pasta; cook 7 minutes or until done. Sprinkle each serving with one tablespoon parmesan or romano cheese. <br />
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Credit for this recipe: Mommy'skitchen.netGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-81549700989494662622010-10-23T02:43:00.000-10:002010-10-23T02:43:06.775-10:00Practical Magic NightTonight's the night! After working our shoppe today, we will gather just us girls at my niece's home for our annual fun night. My niece makes a large pot of chicken stew, individual baked corn pudding in pumpkin pots, baked goodies and all the fresh coffee we want..but, no " Lime in the Coconuts" drinks as yet LOL...if you haven't seen this Sandra Bullock movie yet, I hope you do so; it is a great stress reliever, loads of laughs and make you feel good movie. <br />
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I am cold...burrr! have my little quartz heater here in my pc area...someone posted of their chimney sweep guy coming and it reminded me to call mine...I so love a cozy fire.<br />
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Take care all, GailGailinVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520044937918828717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876901380922433775.post-11816257293957271382010-10-22T06:16:00.000-10:002010-10-22T03:16:51.914-10:00On Being Yourself...<span class="caption">Believe in the impossible, and don't ever forget that you are unique. Be your best self and not an imitation of someone else.</span><br />
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<span class="caption">I do not know the author of that quote...but, isn't it wonderful?</span><br />
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<span class="caption">Somedays are harder than others to be myself, best or not so, but I try. Today, I am longing to stay in the comfort of my home in my jammies and just <span style="color: #e69138;">"be me"</span> but alas, I will shower and dress and go to our struggling little shoppe and be a good mom to the daughter who will work this day with me.</span><br />
Come for a visit, if you have time, I'll be inside to greet you:)<br />
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<a href="http://www.theenchantedcottageshoppe.com/">www.theenchantedcottageshoppe.com/</a> <br />
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I made these yummies and thought you might like them...sorry, no pic:( thanks Mandy:)<br />
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If you love pecan pie, but want something quicker and easier, try these.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Pecan Pie Muffins (there is NO baking powder or soda in these)</span><br />
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1 cup light brown sugar<br />
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour<br />
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2 eggs<br />
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2/3 cup melted butter<br />
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1 cup chopped pecans (I toast them a few mins in a hot skillet Before chopping them)<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Pour into a greased mini-muffin pan, filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.<br />
Wishing you dear readers a lovely "be you" day of joy:)<br />
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