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Scenes from the Birthday

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Thank you for all the sweet birthday wishes. I read each and every one. The day was low-key and lovely. Despite the gray day predicted, much to my delight, the sun came out. Don took me to lunch at a vegetarian restaurant in a neighboring town. I’d always wanted to go there.

The town is charming with lots of wonderful old buildings on the main street.

This is the entrance to the restaurant.

I fell in love with this mobile. Since the sun was pouring in the windows, I couldn’t really see it as I shot this photo. But I think you get the idea. The paper is folded origami-style. Each piece has several contrasting patterns which form something very like a quilt block. I want to make one!

The restaurant interior was shadowy and wonderful. The food was delicious and here you see my birthday pie and candle. (I’m wearing my Charlie the Tuna watch.)

Unbelievably delicious coconut cream pie. With home-made whipped cream.

Oh my lord.

I got presents from the dogs and Don. One of my presents hasn’t arrived yet. It’s for the dollhouse. When it arrives, I’ll be sure to show you.

Don got the waitress to take this shot. We had the restaurant to ourselves. I love the shadows and sunlight. There’s the mobile on the right.

We had a perfectly wonderful afternoon before Don had to leave for work. Then I entertained myself by reading all my Facebook Birthday greetings. Facebook can be annoying, but it sure is nice on your birthday!

What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Ours will be just the two of us. I’m not even sure what I’m making…no turkey for me, of course, although Don may have some. Side dishes: mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce,  my biscuits, vegetables, maybe pumpkin pie (we still have leftover coconut cream pie in the refrigerator.)

Quite frankly, I could eat mashed potatoes and biscuits and I’d be happy.

Sweet Birds in the House

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I’m having a cute attack. No, I don’t mean that I’m cute. Let me explain.

Some of you might remember my birthday gift from Don a couple of years ago. If you don’t, here’s a photo:

It was this parakeet lamp. I fell in love with it when I saw it in Heidi’s shop and Don took the hint and bought it for me.

It is truly one of my very favorite things in this cottage. I love it. I adore it.

Now look at this:

This little bird lamp was part of the same Petite Princess line as the chest. I didn’t know there were lamps in the line until I saw it on eBay. Then I let out a little shriek and bid on it. It was only a few dollars. It just arrived in my mailbox.

Don’t you think it’s just perfect for the bedroom? It may sound a little crazy but when I saw it, I felt it was meant to be. It’s one of those things that will have a special meaning for me. Both of my houses will have sweet bird lamps. I’m smiling.

My order of beadboard and trim arrived on Friday, as well. Now I can get back to work on the bedroom. I haven’t even touched the last two rooms which will be the bathroom and the craft room/studio. I will have to hold off on more furniture for the time being.

But I have that 1/2″ scale dollhouse kit waiting for me in the meantime.

Linking to Beverly’s Pink Saturday.

A Field Trip

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Yesterday, Don and I took a drive up to the mountain ridge near our home. There is a spectacular lookout spot there – just 5 minutes away from MHC – where the world seems to expand and tensions leave. I thought I’d share a few photos with you.

The Hudson River is over by those hills in the distance.

We stopped to look at this 65 Thunderbird that was for sale for $4000.00. Let me tell you, if I was moderately wealthy and had a spare $4000.00, and we didn’t need a new furnace and a hot water heater – a minor detail – and if we had a garage to keep it in, I’d buy it. I’ve always loved this year and model. I miss whitewall tires. Need I say anything about the color?

Oh. my.  It’s calling my name.

Last, but certainly not least, someone wrote this graffiti on a rock at the lookout site. Pretty nifty graffiti.

Sound advice.

Lambs Like to Party

Lambs Like to Party

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