The ignorant man marvels at the exceptional; the wise man marvels at the common; the greatest wonder of all is the regularity of nature. ~ G.D. Boardman < What an absolute joy it's been this weekend to watch Nature wake up all around me. Even in the midst of mundane tasks like laundry and taxes, Renaissance Man and I made time for walks around the yard to clear our heads. Even robins know you have to take a rest every now and then! How amazed I am when an overnight rain seems to bring an immediate change in the landscape, with something new to see every day. I haven't always noticed such things. Maybe I appreciate them more the older I get ... The Birth of the Flowers Mary McNeil Fenollosa God spoke! and ... Keep Reading...
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Shamrocks and Artichokes … Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
If you've been visiting My Place for awhile, you may remember a few months ago when I shared a beautiful Fall tablescape by my "I met her in Blogland, but she doesn't have a blog" friend, Bonnie Bee. Well, you're in for a quick treat again today because Bonnie sent me a picture of what she called a "pretty low key" tablescape. There will be only two of them celebrating at their house this year ... Bonnie and her husband. But since I happen to know he has a very Irish surname and a long history of celebrating St. Patty's Day, I think I can depend on them to enjoy the day enough for Renaissance Man and me as well. Me thinks at Bonnie's house there are some Irish eyes smiling twinkling with a great sense ... Keep Reading...
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A Softer Side of St. Patrick
I don't know what it's like where you live, but here in East Tennessee we're having Spring-like days ... and I'm loving it! Renaissance Man's tulips are just beginning to bloom, and I cut the first ones today. They were just what was needed while playing in the dishes! Several months ago, I found three of these sweet plates in the bottom of an auction box. Has anyone ever seen this pattern? I guess you can see why I've been saving them until now ... Update: A big thank you to Cherry Kay at Entertaining Women who identified this pattern as Haviland Schleiger 113A. Its makers mark signifies it was made from approximately 1895 to 1931. The backstamp says they were made by Haviland France for Chas. C. Cullen & Co. ... Keep Reading...
