Welcome to A Favorite Thing #35! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. I have a very heavy rehearsal schedule this weekend and I have a lot of notes to write up as well, so it may be a few days before I can visit you.
Let’s look at some highlights from last week:
Nancy, of A Rural Journal, shared some advice with us about ice cream and wine. Very wise, indeed.
Missy of This N That, shared this glorious photo of a sunrise. Oh my!
Veronica Roth shared these gorgeous bluebells with us. Apparently her neighbors think they are a nuisance and are digging them up. How could they? Veronica is saving them! Aren’t these lovely?
Thanks to all of you for sharing your own particular favorite things.
This week I’m sharing my husband’s collection of Jumping Jacks. We started this collection a few years back when we bought a newish jumping jack from a Christmas shop. It’s the second one from the right at the top. That got Don started and most of these have been found on eBay or have been given to him as gifts. I love their whimsey.
I made that set of hooks for them a couple of years ago. They hang under our chalkboard right beside the kitchen door. They never fail to make me smile. I’m a big advocate of adding some whimsey to your decorating. I dare you to walk by without pulling on one.
Now it’s your turn!
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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.
I love those jumping jacks, Claudia! I had no idea that was what there were called. They would make me smile every time I looked at them too! ;)
My favorite thing this week is my blog! I’m so excited to be celebrating my first blogiversary!
Claudia, I think you know how much I love your little jiggling doll/jumping jacks. I think my favorite might be the second from the left. I love the fact that you have displayed them where you can see them every day. I would, too. They are a guaranteed day lifter.
I had a very tough time trying to connect tonight. I have thrown off the internet by our server about 15 times. It stops me in the middle of posting, etc. But I think I managed to link up with you. WHEW!
I have been thinking about you all day, and do you know what I found online on YouTube? A wonderful Neil Young Concert from 1971, and it is some of his best work being debuted. I love it. I know we are from the same era, so I will try and send you a link when my server settles down. Racing to post this before it conks out on me again.
Hope you are having a nice evening and getting some rest from a hectic few days.
XO,
Sheila
I didn’t know they were called jumping jacks either. They are adorable. You collect the neatest things, Claudia.
This has been SOME week Claudia. More work/weird adventures on getting settled in than you could have dreamed up. Glad things settled down and you are settled in more comfortably than day one. Take care of you.
Thank you for hosting No. 35, that is a lot of great favorites.
Joy
Hi Claudia; we are both ‘away’ working, your adventures in housing have not been that pleasant, hope everything is as good as possible now.
Thanks for hosting, always like to join in.
Rob
I’m now itching to pull the string of one of the Jumping Jacks. Perhaps I’ll start with the bird . . .
Hi Claudia, you certainly have been busy, hope things are settling down. Thanks for hosting, I am happy to join you this week. xo
Hi Claudia,
Your collection is TOO cute! I love the texture of your display with the different heights, the soft turquoise hook and of course, the red and white striped chair pad – just IN CASE they should DO decide to jump! :)
This week is Holy Week for Orthodox Christians. Easter is the most important celebration for us and today I’m sharing a post on its many traditions and customs.
Have a great weekend!
Poppy
I have always liked those jacks….they are adorable! Enjoy your weekend work as much as you can…at least you will have a softer mattress to sleep on and I hope that the LUCY stage is over now! :)
Very fun Jacks! And you’re right– something in your house to make you smile is wonderful! Hope all is well in the land of apartments now!
Love those Jumping Jacks! Every time they appear on your blog, I think they are so cute! I absolutely would have to pull one (or three) whenever I walked by :)
Hope you’re finally getting some sleep on your new, non-concrete, mattress!
I love to add whimsy to my home and garden..I had some Jumping Jacks when I was a kid..I so wish I had them now..Hugs..
Hi Claudia, I am glad to see that you are getting settled into your apartment. I do hope you are able to get much needed sleep now that you changed the mattress. Don’s collection of Jumping Jacks is absolutely adorable. Best wishes, Tammy
I adore your favorite things each week. The jumping jacks are very whimsical and perfect by the door! I need to work on displaying more of collections! It really does make a person happy!
hugs,
Linda
Hi Claudia,
I love Don’s collection of jumping jacks– it brings a smile to my face and warms my heart. Like you, I’m a big advocate of adding a touch of whimsy and playfulness to a home. I think those kind of personal and sweet details really make a house a home.
Hugs,
Jill
Don’s jumping jacks are sweet. Perfect place for them…Thanks for using my sunrise..
The jumping jacks are so cute, and I know I would pull on one if I walked by them! Thanks for hostessing the party. Mary
thank you for hosting! I’m linking to my tutorial for kusudama flower balls. I love origami, it’s so soothing and relaxing to do, and definitely one of my favorite things!