Ready for the Next Snowfall

The pretty little lady in today's post is all ready for snow.

Her red coat has white, puffy cuffs at the wrists, and on the bottom as well as on the edge of her hat and at her collar.

She has long, golden curls and big, beautiful brown eyes.

She is one of the dolls that has escaped being sold or given away.

She now stands inside my late grandmother's hutch, looking through one of the glass cabinet fronts.

The doll collection was once very large and loved. 

However, after several moves, ending in a small apartment, there just is no room for a large number of dolls.

They have been among the most difficult of my possessions to give up. 

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF DOLLS?  DID YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ONE WHEN YOU WERE A LITTLE PERSON?

 

Folk Art

 

Artistic pieces from other countries have always been intriguing.

The colorful art from Nicaragua, Central America, is very unique and beautiful, in its own way.

The cross shown in today's post is from that country.

Every inch of it tells its own story of everyday countryside life there.

The images are simple and kind of rustic but are very inviting.

Throughout this apartment are examples of folk art from all over the world.

DO YOU ENJOY FOLK ART OR ARE YOU MORE TRADITIONAL WITH ONE  FAMILILAR  STYLE?

A Winter Respite

When winter, with its single digit temps and some long, lonely days,  begins to get on one's nerves, one solution is to invite a dear friend for brunch.  

It's fun to decide what to serve, how to decorate, and to share precious hours with a person one loves.

When having a special brunch,  beautiful Old Country Roses dishes, red goblets, and a lace cloth, make a table look lovely.   

Recently, a dear cousin and I, had quiche, guacamole with crackers, fresh cherries, and spice cake with cream cheese frosting.

 Of course, coffee accompanied our little brunch.

These kinds of respites bring sunshine into our lives despite dark grayness and cold outside.

Now, with Valentine's Day around the corner, it's also fun to add hearts and other decor to celebrate the upcoming day of love. 

WHAT DO YOU DO TO ADD JOY TO WINTER ?

 

Where Oh Where Does the Snow Go?

So far, this has been the worst winter we've had in quite a spell.

We've had tons of snow and single digit as well as minus degree temperatures.

It has been quite challenging.

While I'm grateful that my car has held up so far, thoughts of the coming electric bill send even more chills down my spine.

Regarding snow, where does it go if not left on the streets?

Well, recently, driving in one shopping center area, it felt like being on another planet. 

Huge piles of the white stuff were everywhere. 

Surely, that plaza is one of the many snow dumping grounds around.

Kids would probably love climbing to the top of one of those piles and sliding down.

Visions of daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips keep me going as I pull on the warmest top in the wardrobe as well as warm socks.

HOW MANY DAYS LEFT  UNTIL SPRING?

Tiny Little Valentines

 Christmas decor in the dollhouse is now a thing of the past.

It has been replaced with Valentine paraphernalia.

Tiny hearts and fingernail-sized Valentine's Day cards adorn several of the rooms.

Two heart covered banners have been hung on the front of the pretty yellow dollhouse.

One thing, above and beyond the decorations, that is absolutely positive is that hobbies bring joy into a person's life.

Dollhouses and miniatures are among my life-long hobbies, as are reading and writing.  

We must seek as much fulfillment and happiness as possible, outside of the daily grind, right?

WHAT IS YOUR OWN FAVORITE HOBBY OR INTEREST?