Welcome to A Favorite Thing, week 34. I’m going to be perfectly honest with you. As I write this, I am suffering from a bad old sinus headache. I won’t say it’s a migraine because I know a true migraine is horrendous, but nevertheless, it’s a pain in the tush. (Or head.) So, I hope you will excuse me when I don’t link up my favorite thing for this week. I can’t get it together to look back in files for a photo.
Let’s look at some highlights from last week.
Clara, from Redeemed Junk and Stuff, shared her newly created idea board. I just love that pop of red against the blue of her walls. Those ribbons you see are ribbons Clara won for her quilts!
Laura, of I’m So Vintage, shared this photo of her granddaughter. She is being pushed by her mom. Look at the delight and love in her eyes as she keeps her eyes on her mom’s face. Oh my.
Dottie, of It’s Just Dottie, shared a lovely post about Quiet Joys – one of which is this beautiful rose.
As always, thank you for sharing your favorites every week. I’m so glad you’re here.
Now, it’s your turn!
You can link up anytime from this evening through Sunday. Make sure you enter the URL of your post. If you’re unsure how to do that, just click on your post title after you’ve published it and copy the information in your browser address window. Come back here, paste the URL into your link entry and there you go! If you have any problems, drop me an email and I’ll help you out. Please link back to this blog on your post. That way, those that read your post and are interested in reading more can do so.
One of my concerns about link parties is that the very reason for them has somewhat gone by the wayside. They’ve become so big and there are so many of them that many bloggers don’t take the time to visit any of the other participants. Link parties are a way to meet new bloggers and share with each other and the only way to do that is to visit each other. So, please, take some time to visit everyone over the next few days. No rush. Stop by, introduce yourself, and leave a comment. It’s the neighborly thing to do. It’s also nice if you leave a comment here, as well.
Enjoy!
I am so sorry you are under the weather tonight. Some time we just have to go to bed and wake up on a new day,
Dottie
I’m sorry you don’t feel so well, Claudia. It’s sweet of you to sill host this party. The bulletin board reminds me of you turquoise one!
I read in one of you other earlier posts that you have allergies issues(sorry did not comment – got distracted :(. ) and that is probably the cause of the headache. I deal with allergy issues year round but is always worst in Spring and Fall. Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks for hosting again this week. Enjoy your weekend.
Seasonal allergies are a new thing for us too. We recently moved to PA and this year is our first to have itchy eyes and drippy noses. But…a big rainstorm came through the other day and we both are doing better. Maybe we should pray for a big rain for you too! Your photos are so lovely of the flowering trees. Who can ever get enough…they are so short lived. Sorry too for your bout of homesickness. Some things like that are hard to control But, what memories you have to treasure. Hold them tight.
Blessings for a good time with your actors.
Feel better, Claudia! Thanks for hosting, and for letting us visit Hartford with you!
If you like hot & spicy things, try some salsa or a hot Asian dish. Peppers are natural anti histamines. Drink lots of water to flush out all the mucus…..and no I’m not a mother, LOL.
Hope your mean headache subsides. Worse when not at home too. Glad you brought your quilt and little friends. Thanks for hosting, feel better soon.
Joy
Please feel well soon! Your project away from home is supposed to delight you, not stress you! You are loved by all from afar.
Hope your headache goes away soon.
Thank you for hosting Claudia.
Take care of you.
Denise
So sorry about your headache….they are no fun, and it always amazes me how one of my migraines shuts me down for the day. :( Hope you arise tomorrow refreshed! Thanks for hosting. I believe this is my first time to link up.
What a sweet face on that little girl. Thanks for having your party once again. Hope you are feeling better soon. Deb
Claudia, first of all, I hope you get to feeling better. It’s not fun being sick away from home. Hope your allergies are much, much better soon.
I really wanted to participate with you all so I joined the fun tonight. I was trying to wait for Mr. Magpie to get home so I could use his computer to link on my blog to yours, but he’s not here. But at least I was able to link with Mr. Linky. I am very unsure on this iPAD, but that being said, I found an older post I had in draft and published it. I wanted to start doing this with you when I can. I hope you don’t mind me not being very organized. I just thought that the piece I got from Rhonda was so pretty I wanted to share. She is very talented. This was meant for my MIL, but when I saw it, I had to have it and had Rhonda create a new one for Mom. It’s equally beautiful. I wish you could see it in person. It’s got tremendous dimension with the drift shells.
I look forward to visiting everyone.
XO,
Sheila
Claudia, all of NYC feels your pain today. We’ve gone from brown and barren to blooming like crazy in just a few days. It’s beautiful to look at, but everyone is miserable from the pollen, even people without allergies. It’s just that bad. My drugstore actually ran out of Claritin. The media has been advising people to turn on the AC, in APRIL! My resolve about such things broke down last night and I finally got a decent night’s sleep, although I’m sure to have another type of headache when the electric bill comes. Just know that you’re not alone in this year of epic weather. Treat yourself to a night of AC and feel better soon.
Claudia I feel your pain. I had that headache on and off for two weeks while everything bloomed! Hope you feel better soon! Thanks for hosting even when you don’t feel well.
hugs,
Linda
Hope you feel better soon Claudia. Sometimes I get a headache that just won’t stop. I hope you manage to sleep it off. :) Hugs
I hope you feel better soon Claudia. Sinus headaches are awful and migraines are such evil things (I get hemaplegic migraines so I look like I’m having a stroke when I get them – scary!). You take care. Chel x
Hi Claudia,
I used to get really awful sinus headaches when my allergies were at their worst about 15 years ago. Went to see a specialist and I remember he had prescribed a saline nasal spray which really helped to open up my sinus cavity and ultimately, relieve my headaches! I do hope you are feeling better! Thanks for hosting and posting about your theatrical work despite your full schedule at this time! I really miss the stage!
Poppy xo
Good Morning Claudia, I am sorry to hear you are feeling so unwell. Spring blossom is so beautiful, but not so, if you are an allergy sufferer.
Thank you so much for taking the time to host this party when you are so unwell. Your days are so busy…. you are amazing to have managed to fit this party into your busy schedule.
Take care of your self and best wishes,
Daphne
Oh I hope that you kick it and feel better soon! UGH! That babys smile was one of my favorites last week too! :) so adorable!
Laura’s granddaughter is adorable — I love the way babies smile with their whole faces!
Hope you’ll be feeling better soonest!
OK, the last thing you need is advice, but for a headache, Gatorade. My husband can even stop a migraine with it. I think it has something to do with being dehydrated. My husband can even get dehydrated when he thinks he is drinking enough. Never felt dehydrated. Too much water can dehydrate you. He had migraines from the time he was 19 and has never had another one since he started drinking more Gatorade (knock on wood). About eight years. Try it, couldn’t hurt. My girlfriend told us about this. She has stopped hers too. Feel better soon.
Hope you’re better soon. I didn’t post this week, but am taking some time with a cup of tea to go a-visitin’. Hugs.
Hi Claudia; hope you are feeling somewhat better this morning. Seasonal allergies and head colds zap so much energy. Thank you for hosting, I am back up North and am sharing some of the views on the way to Kitamat as well as a bit of my garden and a few favorite collectibles.
Rob
Claudia-
Ick! it’s bad enough to be feeling bad, but worse when your working and away from home!
Hope your feeling better soon.
Thanks for hosting AFT…inspite of it all.
I actually had something to post and join in the fun this week, instead of just visiting.
Off to visit a few right now…
Get well, friend!
Pat
Take care sweet lady and don’t worry about entertaining us..we will be here when you feel better..Hugs..
Found you through Veronica Roth’s blog and though I would join in this week.
Love your blog and this new meme — looking forward to meeting some new people. Thank you for hosting and I do hop your headache has gone away by now. xo
So sorry about your headache. This is definitely the allergy season from you know where. Thanks so much for featuring my precious little sweetie, and sorry I didn’t link up this week, but trying to get my mom moved into a retirement apartment by Wednesday is proving to take up all my time. Feel better.
Hugs,
Laura
Claudia, I’ve been unable to join in the last few weeks. Just stopping by to say please take care of yourself and have a blessed week.
Sorry dear, I was away this weekend and will now try to catch up! Hope you’re feeling better.
Hugs – Mary
Thanks for hosting Claudia! I hope you are feeling better. Unfortunately I’ve had something similar the past two days! Now I’m trying to catch up on all the links!