Freshly baked bread ; )

When the temps hit the teens  - there is nothing better than a bowl of hot soup and

When life gives you lemons -

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade - so the saying goes. OR - in this case - when mother nature tumbled a mighty tree in the path of dear friends -

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we made FIREWOOD - thanks to ...

ROY

 the amazing wood splitter and two outstanding days outdoors with dear friends, devoted teamwork, and glorious fresh air and sunshine!

Swings and vintage linen

Can my passion for 40s tableclothes be this deep rooted??? LOL

Mother and son (a mere 42/62 years later)

St. Lucia - a day late!

We skipped on the saffron buns (Lucy cakes) but had white fish, boiled potatoes and baby peas for dinner. That was Swedish enough - right? : )

Pine Cone Santa - a memory of Tinsley

Certain trinkets of Christmas bring back memories of dear friends who departed way before their time. My best friend Tinsley gave me this Santa (which was crafter dby her dear friend Maria) the year of Tinsley's last Christmas. I miss you every day, my friend.

Just a little bit - like Christmas

Bit by bit the tinsel and balls are coming out -

 St. Lucia is almost here - hooray for meatballs and saffron buns

 An Into Vintage stocking creation by Amy - love that vintage linen.

Three cheers for prims for me and Apothic for the guests.

Christmas gatherings 2011

A post holiday gathering - lasagna

 Humble...

yet holiday happy!