A little bit of Christmas in the air

Every year the city of Glendale puts up 1.5 million lights on the tress in the city park...

It is a spectacular display of lights.... it is called Glendale Glitters and you can see why. We browsed a few of the antique shops and then walked through the display. The night was actually a little chilly. I had to put on a long sleeve top and wear a cotton shawl! Today is a breezy chilly morning. We have a few errands to do then I hope to bake a bread and make chicken pot pies and Mr H has everything ready for Manhattan Clam Chowder. So, it seems we will be kitchen busy today. I really need to stitch some too. I think... mind you I say think, my packages are all mailed out for the holiday. Cards were posted and cards emailed also. This year I downloaded the Advent Calender from Jackie Lawson...the British electronic card company that I have been subscribing to for years. It is the Alpine Village and everyday a surprise animation. Very nice. A warm welcome to new friends...and thank you all for such loving kind words.... you are all special! Have a wonderful day.

The Frog Family

I first would like to tell you about The Frog Family. When I was growing up and visiting with my grandma aka Mama, she had these in her kitchen above the stove. The stove was an old fashion kind that burned wood.

Not exactly like this one but not too far off....  wish I had a real picture... only in my mind. We would roast orange and tangerine peals on the top and the house would smell fantastic....sorry...memories popping in! Anyway, I loved these frogs that were never used that I can remember. When she died, (1969) I asked if I could have them and I got them. While putting away Christmas and looking to see how the Garage Elves re-arranged things, I saw them! I must  need to take them out I yelled. Actually I was excited to remember and pictured them in Mama's house!

There is a tea/coffee pot and the sugar and creamer! Are they not just too much! They could never be used as they have all those old earth ware cracks running around the inside. Look at the face of the sugar bowl! When Mr H finally got up from sleep... I said "look" he just rolled his eyes.... but I am happy to see them again!
How about 2 more Glendale Glitters...

just before sunset.....
I have been stitching the travelling pattern...and hope to finish it real soon. I am almost finished with the SW pots piece ... just zipping along.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a wonderful day.

First post of the new year!

Finally getting to post today. Mr H was on with the NE Patriots game. I usually try to get on early but I was involved. In what you ask? Well putting the last of the Christmas stuff away. I found that the Garage Elves visited me this year because everything that came out went back much better and some room to spare! And you know how it is, you start to do one thing and that leads to another and before I knew it time got away. I hate that! I need all the time I can find.
 I started my first new project for the new year. It is a travelling pattern and a delight to stitch. It will be ready to travel soon....
Last night we took a ride to Glendale for the Glendale Glitters. A million  lights adorning all the  trees at Murphy Park....

just before sunset

I love this tree

one of 4 horse drawn carriages for rides

so pretty

and last----

There is a give away over at Sarah's... be sure to check it out.
Must share with you~~~ My sis Lynowl has been giving me a mag subscription for the past few years....

I received the card saying she sent it again! This is the local magazine for Rhode Island. I love it--- keeps me informed of all the special happenings. Once again as I did post earlier, she gave me a gift certificate for Nordic Needle....what to buy?????
Then this came in the mail---- from Amazon.com---

I love Leon Russell! Mr H ordered it for me. A very nice surprise. It is a younger Leon on the front cover.

Well, it is a beautiful day---temp around 78 and I did get to sit out for awhile earlier. Then Mr H made dinner. Chicken Parmesan and Angel Hair pasta..... yum!

I am so glad you had some time to visit with me. Enjoy the day.
Tomorrow I will introduce you to the Frog Family.