Houses of Worship

The photo above is one of many churches in New England.

I rolled the car window down to snap the photo and went on my merry way.

Most towns here have a ton of churches from all different denominations and ethnic backgrounds.

Some , like the ones shown, are very pretty structures, especially against a lovely blue sky.

Interiors of local old churches are also frequently very artistic and majestic.

Back at the apartment, something wondrous is going on.   

I was going to give up feeding the hummingbirds this spring since I don't remember too many of the little miracle birds coming to slurp up my homemade hummingbird liquid last year. 

That decision to call it quits before even seeing how this spring would be wasn't very wise.

After waiting a couple of extra days, I'll be darned, the hummers started coming.

It's good to have a reminder to "Be patient and wait upon the Lord."

Welcome to all the little hummers who will come throughout the summer.  

Here's hoping your Sunday is awesome.

May His love and kindness fill your heart today.

Lighted Accent Tree

Several years ago, there was a great yard sale at a very large, Victorian house.

Several large potted plants were for sale, including a variety of trees.

While all were artificial, they looked incredibly real.

Prices were very reasonable, considering these sell in stores for more than $100 each.

I purchased several but over the years, while moving several times since selling a house, only one tree, a kind of palm, remains.

The small apartment gets crowded quickly but so far, so good with the palm tree. It has remained.

Early evenings, in order to allow cooler air to come in, the partially screened door is left open. 

I place the tree in front of it to make looking in a bit more difficult.

Two strings of white lights have also been added.

The compulsive person inside of my head says to buy a couple more strands and twirl them around the tree branches.  Maybe that will be done, for summer!

In the meantime, the palm tree gets moved around the room at whim. 

 It's not too heavy, nor is the Indonesian basket purchased with the palm in mind, and in which it sits.

It's a nice addition to a small space and makes me happy.

Lacey Pieces Put to Good Use

Random pieces of lace, lacey curtains, and handmade doilies----all of these are put to good use around here.

There is just something quite wonderful about lace of all kinds.

The red table runner has been placed over a folded step stool in the bathroom, next to a small table with white lace underneath a red crocheted doily on top!

To hide the messy compilation of various sundries in the bathroom, apretty curtain has been hung on a tension rod.

A random piece of cut valence now lines the top shelf of a bookshelf that holds glass jars filled with everything from nuts and raisins to lentils and confectionary sugar.

Lace.  Gotta love it.

Keep Working on Goals

It's good to set goals to work toward.

Even with goals, time slips by very quickly.

One goal that has yet to be completed is going to bed earlier, in order to get up earlier.

Somehow, when we get up at the crack of dawn, the day is longer and more can get done.

It can even get done in a more orderly manner with no rushing through getting ready and running out the door.

The goal of going to bed earlier in order to get up earlier is a noble one that must be addressed sooner than later. 

We cannot stop time from flying by but we can strive to manage each hour with more acumen.

HOW DO YOU GET A LOT DONE WITH THE TIME YOU HAVE?

Can There Ever Be Enough Earrings?

 

A day rarely goes by that does not call for earrings

Wearing them is just a natural part of each day.

There is no real gold or silver among the stash but just dozens upon dozens of costume jewelry-type earrings.

Some are gahgah sparklers while others are conservative gold-plated rings.

There are many pairs of old earrings in the drawers, too. 

They came from aunts who are now on the other side of life. 

There are earrings of every color, size, shape, and decoration.

Not only have I purchased a large part of the collection but friends and family members have gifted me with untold numbers of earrings, too. 

They know how much I love to wear them.

A very dear friend, who is like a daughter to me, recently gave me a gorgeous pair, (see photo at top of today's post), that she bought for me plus three extra pairs that came in a jewelry box she purchased.

Yowsers.  Looking at the earrings stash sometimes makes a little guilt fill my head but then I ask myself, "Can there ever be enough earrings?"

Guess what my answer is?

DO YOU LIKE TO WEAR EARRINGS?