DUKE---The wonder poddle. He is learning to fetch. He will chase his toy and bring it back to within 2 feet of me, then he drops it and nudges it the rest of the way,always hoping I am not going to grab it. He is so funny.

needlework

Beautiful pillowcases-- I do love hand embrodered linens.

Thumblina

Still spring cleaning

Here it is APRIL and I am still trying to get this house in order. Am not sure just what is wrong but I don't seem to be getting my strength back after Venetas' passing on. SOMEDAY I WILL GET THIS ALL DONE>

wonder when I will get to work!

Here I sit , still don't have anything put up in this house. I did put a full sized bed in the front bedroom. It is an iron bed that Donna gave me. The sewing and scrapbooking supplies are stacked and piled in the back of the den. Oh well!!!

Quotes I love

" Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God's handwriting ----a wayside sacranent. Welcome it in every fair face,in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it is as a cup of blessing.
Ralph Waldo Emerson


For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. The Book Of Matthew



A LOVING RECIPE FOR A PERFECT CUP OF TEA----1 willing friend who loves to sit and share
1 grateful heart to have a friend that cares'
1 beautiful garden to show us God is near
Many wonderful memories of times shared throughout the years
Lots of smiles and laughter to brighten up our days
Many prayers that we prayed for each other along the way.
Author Unknown

Washing tea cups

here in My Ivy Tree Home, I am washing up my tea dishes. It is so comforting and soul- satisfying to have my hands in the nice hot soapy water, washing the delicate cups and saucers. The washing and drying can't be hurried and there is plenty of time to think on the good time we had while drinking our tea. I will do the clot and napkins tomorrow. I like to spread out the good times.
The tea was to celebrate Twelfth Night---The end of the gala winter holiday season.

Raspberry Trifle

Place a layer of cake on the bottom of a clear glass bowl, breaking the cake into pieces to cover the bottom neatly. Drizzle on a bit of fruit juice--or brandy if you prefer--. Now spread on a thin layer of raspberry preserves and add half the raspberries. Top the fruit with vanilla pudding. Place another layer of cake and then the remaining berries and top with whipped cream. Refrigerate until teatime.
Serve in small elegant dishes.

I really live in my dream home---The Ivy Tree House--- It is a very old craftsman house , added on to. I have a wonderful front porch with wicker furniture and a large front yard. To the left of the front yard stands THE IVY TREE.

I love to garden and do handwork. I also love to cook. I have 3 pecan trees and 2 black walnut trees. There is an asian pear in the side yard. I will be putting a lot on my southern recipes on here. Nothing fancy, just good comfort food.