Enjoy Your Hobbies

Maintaining interest in special hobbies is one way of bringing joy to your heart, one day at a time.

As the years tick by, often at a fast pace, some people let their hobbies go by the wayside and that is a big mistake.

One of my own life-long hobbies has been collecting dolls, dollhouses, and miniatures of all kinds.

For instance, there have been many blog posts, through the years,on my Tiny Tears doll.

She happens to be a doll cherished from childhood days.

While the whereabouts of the original doll is unknown, my daughter found an exact replica of her online.

She bought the doll and gifted her to me several Christmases ago.

Michele, (that's what my Tiny Tears goes by), received a gorgeous dark cranberry colored velvet dress with lace this past holiday.

Oh, she looked like the pizazz.

An ebay purchase, it turned out to be absolutely perfect.

However, it's now February and Michele needed a change of clothes.

Now, she's in a white dress with tiny roses all over it.

Because it's still very cold outside, she's wearing her red knitted hat.

It makes her look very sassy.

DO YOU HAVE A LIFE-LONG HOBBY YOU ENJOY? CAN YOU SHARE WHAT IT IS? 

Lunch Out Despite the Cold Temps

The outside temp on the car dashboard said "seven degrees." 

That was not enough to stop a dear, long-time friend and I from going out to lunch.

We went to an Asian restaurant in western Massachusetts that has delicious food and a nice atmosphere, two prerequisites for a short time out.

The vegetable tempura tasted fabulous as did a cup of hot and sour soup.

Within view from our table, a big statue looked impressive.

A plant on a table in front of the statue caught the sunlight and it lit up our spirits as well as the plant. 

There is nothing like lunch out with an old friend and delicious food to beat the winter blues.

Dreaming of Spring

Okay, single digit temperatures have got to go.

We have had enough of the deep freezer temps to last several winters.

It's time to think about warm sunshine, flowers, bird songs, and fresh air.

Here's to a lovely Monday in February!

I hope your day goes well!

The Protection of Angels

Thinking about the presence of angels brings a feeling of deep peace and contentment.

Angels are supposed to protect humans, too. That's a comforting thought when one thinks about the chaos and turmoil often seen in the world.

Angels are gentle beings, sent by God, to protect His children on earth.

Lots of angels can be seen near Valentine's Day, the holiday of love.

Angels, after all, signify love.

It's pleasant to think of angels as our lights in the world. 

Humans don't have to fear anything, knowing that angels are around to bring protection and precious love.

HAVE YOU EVER HAD ENCOUNTERS WITH ANGELS?

Dreamy Lace

 

It's hard to find lace tablecloths, (or anything else lacy),  in this neck of the woods.

Checks with stores like Marshalls and T.J. Maxx turn up zilch in the lace department. 

Finally, a stop at a Goodwill thrift store, I found a really lovely lace cloth that would fit a small table.

I snagged it.

It's perfect over a red cloth, selected for the upcoming Valentine's Day.

There is just something about lace that is absolutely appealing.

Is it too old-fashioned to be out of favor these days?

It doesn't matter if it's considered obsolete. 

I love anything lacy, always have, always will.

DO YOU LIKE THINGS MADE OUT OF LACE?