" 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
The Ivy Tree House-- My home where I try to write my Proverbs 31 beliefs. I love being a homemaker, and all the fun that goes with it. I will be writing about all the ways that I have learned in my 68 years.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
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.
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.
Saturday, January 3, 2009

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.
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