Grandchildren are the crown of the aged. Proverbs 17:6 I was already feeling like royalty after an unexpected two weeks of playing with Little Man ... and then four days of snuggling with his new little brother. In case you missed this post last week, Little Sir has joined our family ... finally! Since purple is the color associated with royalty, it seemed rather appropriate that virtually all of the flowers blooming upon our return home yesterday were (you guessed it) purple. Imagine my surprise today, though, when I pulled out a damask tablecloth to prepare for sale and found a small, beautifully hand-sewn royal monogram. I've had the cloth for a long time ... sitting in a stack of ... Keep Reading...
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How to care for wooden utensils and serving pieces: WOODEN it be nice if …
Hello all! Today's post is less tablescape than it is preparing for tablescapes ... AUTUMN tablescapes. Huh? It's barely Spring ... As you know if you're a regular visitor here at My Place, WOOD is one element I love to use in my Fall decorating. Wooden pieces are especially beautiful when well cared for. Unfortunately, I've never been faithful about doing that on a regular basis, but I was recently inspired by Sandie at With All My Heart ... and she oils her woodenware at least once a year (sometimes twice, depending on how much usage a piece gets). I think Spring is the perfect time to do a little woodenware care -- right along with the Spring cleaning. To see the original tablescape post, click ... Keep Reading...
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Finally … Let the Stories Begin!
If you're new to My Place, this is a post I've been waiting ... and waiting ... and waiting to write. When last I was here, I left you with a journal full of blank pages just waiting for a story to begin. Well, my friends, it's Story Time! A nursery full of storybook characters was ready ... ... but the not-so-little guy waited a full two weeks after his due date before he took the hint. This morning at 2:47 AM EHN 10 lbs. 14 oz. 22.5" long He was born at a military hospital. Let's call him Little Sir. By 9:00 AM, guess who arrived at the hospital with big brother (aka Little Man) to meet our newest family member? Easy, guess, ... Keep Reading...
