HAPPY NEWS ...

"EARLY SPRING"...how exciting as I sit here shivering today...very behind because I kept putting off showering and getting ready to go OUT into the COLD!!

Wishing all a ~happy day~ wherever you are...and lots of inside warmth IF you are in the snowy areas:)
                                                                  
Jillian's Aunt Mary's Chicken-and-Dumplings

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:)

Baked sweet potatoes and a salad would compliment the fat in these  lol

Until next time...
Be warm and take care friends,
~Gail

First Photo with new camera...

Well...........,  I always leave my Christmas Tree up until January  6th            Old Christmas       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.

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.

We are moved into our new shoppe area...so, I can relax a bit and read more of your wonderful blogs...take care all.
~Gail

Happy New Year friends...:)

2010 wasn't filled with the wonders I had longed for but alas there were many blessings and I am thankful.

May 2011 be generous to us with many good blessings, joy in our hearts, the continued safety and love of our families...and  peace.

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!!

~Gail

Christmas Tree ....finally:)

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:)
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.
When I click on the pic, it enlarges, hope it does for you, too:)

Thank you for your visit to my humble blog sweet friends,
~Gail

Christmas is coming...the goose is getting fat...

LoL, does anyone even cook a goose anymore?

Everyone has such sweet inspiring posts...thank you all for your friendship:)

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.

~Gail

Old 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:)
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:)

http://homespunhugsandcalicokisses.blogspot.com/   click on Shiny and Brite to read:)


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.

~Gail

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL...

Isn't this 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:)

Wishing everyone a wonderful safe Thanksgiving with family and friends...be safe in your travels:)

~Gail

Where 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...  www.theenchantedcottageshoppe.com/ My heart just loves old prims BUT our customers just don't seem to get it, so it just frustrates me:(
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.
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.
Wishing all a happy November with good memories and plans for a great Thanksgiving.

~Gail