Where does the time go? It’s time for our third A Favorite Thing Saturday. I don’t know about you, but I’m having so much fun hosting this party. I hope you are having just as much fun being a part of it. Let’s take a look at some of last week’s contributions:
Olive Out shared the Spider Lilies that spring up around her yard at this time of year. Aren’t they beautiful? I haven’t seen anything like this flower in my neck of the woods. I’m a wee bit jealous. My friend, Olive, just had her gall bladder removed today (Friday) so stop by and wish her well.
Joy, of A Vintage Green, shared her chalkware heron plaques. Be still my heart. I love the colors, the raised design, the gorgeous herons. Again….jealous.
My friend, Regula, shared her handmade socks. It’s that time of year again – cool nights, warmish days – just the right time to start wearing our favorite cozy clothes. And what is better than handmade socks?
My contribution for this week’s party is my favorite painting. Well, to be more accurate, my favorite painting not painted by a member of my family. I have to say that because my dad has given me several of his oil paintings and I treasure them. But this one….this painting from France is one I found in my favorite shop in San Diego, Vignettes. I had my eye on that painting for several months and each time I stopped in, I stared at it. And stared at it. The price was more than I had ever spent on anything like a painting. Lori, the owner, even gave me a discount. Still, I debated. But finally, I realized that when you love something that much, it’s meant to be with you. I bought it. It’s about 3 ft. tall and narrow, so it hangs rather nicely on the enclosed chimney in the bedroom. But since it’s in the bedroom, the light is not the best. The frame is actually more of a turquoise color. I love cherubs. I love turquoise. I love all things French. Had to have it.
Okay! What do you have to share this week?
Here are the details:
You can link up any time from this evening through Sunday night. Make sure you put in 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 on over, paste the URL info into your link info and there you go! If you have any questions about it, drop me an email and I’ll help you out. (When you copy your post URL into the link, make sure that http:// only appears once, otherwise the link won’t work.) Also, 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 other blogs. They 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.
Lovely features (I really need some of those flowers in my garden next year) and thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party. :)
The weeks roll by so fast. It scares me a bit to see how fast time is passing. I want some of those socks ~ especially with winter not too far off. Thanks for hosting Claudia and have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Claudia – I love your painting. So pretty.
Those lilies that Olive posted are called “Naked Ladies” around here. The stems just pop up so fast and then all of a sudden, they have the lily on top. No warning – they are just there. You’ll be driving around and someone will say “look at the naked ladies”. It’s almost caused more than one accident! LOL
Thanks for hosting the party. Can’t believe it’s week three already.
Judy
Thanks bunches for hosting again this week. Hope my entry is appropriate.
Enjoy your weekend..
I can see why you love the cherub painting. Peaceful and soothing. It suits you.
What a wonderful painting. It is so rewarding to buy something that keeps pulling at you like that. Makes it worth whatever it costs.
Thanks for hosting!
Hi Claudia; Thanks so much for including my Herons Headboard in your features this week. What a lovely surprise. I just finished painting and waxing the little table in my post (and just finished writing the post too) so I could join in with some favorites. Thank you for having this party, I am digging out old favorites and making new displays and have fun as well.
Joy
Thank you for hosting favorites. I put several into one post. Glad I could join in this week.
Denise
Thanks for hosting Claudia. I have a new favorite this week, I repaired and painted a garage sale find (wagon) and its heading home with me next weekend. New to me garden art.
Rob
Claudia, I remember the story behind this painting … so lovely!
S
xo
So happy to be joining this weekend, Claudia. What a fun party.
Hugs,
Laura
Hello Claudia
I’m a bit late. So busy today. I will come back tomorrow and look at all the interesting posts. :-)
Your party looks like great fun, Claudia. I hope to join in soon.
What a sweet story with your painting. I think it is so important to surround ourselves with things we love.
hugs, Linda
Thank you for hosting, Claudia! I hope you are enjoying your new link party, I know that I am! Have a great weekend, xo, Andrea
Love the painting Claudia..and, the spider lilies..I don’t think I’ve ever seen them before..Have a great weekend..
Hi Claudia, I agree that those spider lilies are amazing. I’ve never seen them around the northeast, either! And those socks could live here — we don’t wear shoes inside the house and so I’m always on the lookout for cozy and fun socks. The heron plaques are gorgeous!!!!! Wow!! I think you have chosen such interesting items to highlight. And I do remember when you showed us that cherub painting — or are they angels? I think there is a difference so I’m off now to research that. See how my brain works? But I’ll be back later tonight to visit the other links. Looking forward to meeting some new friends. Linda
That painting is so lovely, Claudia! Easy to see why you love it so much. Is that a waterfall those cherubs are tumbling over? I love the coloring. Even if you hadn’t said so, it’s so clear it’s French! Just beautiful. Thank you for hosting the party! Hoping you had a lovely weekend.