Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.


I have to two "new-to-me" porcelain boxes to share with you today.


The flowers make me think of a summer morning in a rose garden.


The smaller box has a 24 K gold scalloped rim.


The larger box is my favorite and would be perfect for holding teabags or maybe chocolates. :0)


A close-up of the roses.


Pretty lilacs.




Have you ever heard of "China Charm by Fawn?"


I have looked all over the internet and can't find a single thing about it!


For now they are on my dining room hutch, but I may move them to my letter writing desk to hold pens, stickers and stamps.


Thank you for looking at my show and tell!


~*~*~Show and Tell idea for next week: A special item in your bedroom.~*~*~


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Simple Pleasures Around the House

I was "puttering" around the house yesterday afternoon and noticed some little things that make me happy.


A simple centerpiece using a yellow dishtowel, a favorite plate and a few lemons.


A clean kitchen sink and dishes.


Fresh bread for dinner.


And a new embroidery book and pretty floss to drool over. What simple pleasures are you enjoying today?

Homemade Notecard and Envelope

My friend Cathy sent me these beautiful stickers (I love Sunbonnet Sue!) and they were the inspiration for this week's homemade card. You can use any kind of stickers or embellishments, of course.




Cut a 4" wide strip from a 12x12" piece of scrapbook paper.


Turn strip over and fold down a 2 1/2" flap at the top.


Fold the bottom flap up to meet the top crease line.


Basic card shape.


Using decorative scissors, cut top flap as shown.


Punch a hole at the bottom.


Add stickers and a ribbon bow.


You can make a matching envelope from the leftover scrapbook paper.


Take a 5 3/4 x 4 1/2" envelope apart and trace onto scrapbook paper.


Cut out and glue sides and bottom.


Add a decorative label to the front.


Send to a friend! Let me know if you make one too!

Porch and Yard Decorations

Hello! Thank you for your comments on the tomato and mozzarella salad and also my lunch with the morning doves. I may have to take a break from eating lunch on the patio for awhile since it has been close to 100F for the last two days!


I thought I would share some little things I have around my yard and porches.


Depending on the season, I change out the ribbon around my rocking chair pillow. My friend Heather sent me this pretty yellow ribbon.


Impatiens on a plant stand with a small birdbath underneath.


Since summer is coming up, I put out my mini star lanterns.


Lit up at night.


In this corner of my front yard I have a gliding bench.


Along with a butterfly plant hanger.


A comfy pillow on the bench.


The centerpiece on my back patio table is a votive candle holder.


But I found these rose shaped floating candles that fit perfectly in each section.




And finally some new pictures on my patio wall.


One for each of the four seasons!




Thank you for looking at some little things around my yard!

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

I have a recipe to share with you today. I made this tomato and mozzarella salad for Phillip's birthday cookout and everyone really liked it. We like to grill a lot in the summer, so I will be making it again soon! Come on over to Seasonal Delights for the recipe!