A "Colorful" Gift

This is the time of year when we receive all kinds of invitations and announcements to graduations, First Holy Communion ceremonies,  birthday parties, Mother's Day celebrations, and so on.

It can get expensive.

One gift that is guaranteed to be colorful and unique is a glass cross.

Placed in a window, when the sun shines through it, it fills a room with dozens upon dozens of rainbows.

The crosses are not terribly expensive. Many I've purchased were $12.99.

Even people who are not particularly religious have commented how much they enjoy this decorative gift.

In the past, these have been found in Marshall's and T.J. Maxx.

The crosses come in different sizes.

I've had one in my own living space for years and still love it!

( I am not promoting any stores. Just telling you where I've purchased the crosses being discussed in this post.)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO GIVE AS GIFTS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS?

Needle Point Pillow Brings a Breath of Spring

Things made with needlepoint are true works of art.

Needlepoint, a form of embroidery, has got to take a great deal of patience, time, and talent.

It was with great joy that I found a needlepoint pillowcase that had been put away.

It's got a light green background and is filled with pink and cranberry colored flowers as well as a touch of lavender.

It has a velvet zippered back so a pillow can be carefully placed inside.

I love this pillowcase!

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO WASH A NEEDLEPOINT PILLOW CASE?

Daffodils Always Spreading Their Gold on April Hills

 Daffodils are delightful spring flowers.

Their bright yellow color lifts the spirit and gives hope to our weary world.

For fun, I like to refer to them as "daffodillies."

Even a small bouquet of them in a vase on the table guarantees joy upon every glance.

There's a song that many teachers have taught to students in the spring. 

Part of the lyrics are:

      "Daffodils, daffodils, spreading your gold on the April hills.

        Joy you bring, in the spring,

        Sweet smelling daffodils"

DO YOU LIKE DAFFODILS?

Year Round Snowbabies

While getting ready to pack away winter holiday decor, three little Snowbaby figures ended up on a dresser top.

They are so adorable.

The thought ran through my mind to find a shelf somewhere in the apartment where they can sit all year, instead of being packed away in a dark bin.

Honestly, I don't know much about these figures except that every single one is adorable.

Also, I believe we need to have beautiful and adorable things in our environment that makes us happy and smile.

Snowbabies qualify in my book!

DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SNOWBABIES? 

Fresh Salad Hits the Spot

Sometimes the yearning for salad overwhelms.

Recently, there has  been a craving for fresh salads. 

Having a fresh salad for lunch or dinner is a good way to start the week.

A few times now, the salad  resulting from thought has been fresh spinach, slices of pickled beets, feta cheese, and chick peas.  

A favorite dressing for this winner of a salad consists of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, a teaspoon of sugar, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 

SOOOOOOO delicious.