This week
just seems to have flown by.
It seems like only yesterday
that I introduced you to
our "Summer Place",
and now it is time
to share another
amazing occurrence
in my life
and I've got
almost nothing!
It is still
amazingly hot here
but,
I'm beginning to feel
a little fall in the air.
Maybe it is wishful thinking,
but some of the leaves
are starting to turn,
and even though
I intend to keep repeating
that I will not 'wish' away time,
I just couldn't help myself...
...when
I saw these little green gems.
I don't think
it looks too much like fall yet,
not until some
harvest colors
are added.
This is
as far as I will go for now,
but I do have to tell you
about a wonderful gift
we received on
Sunday.
We had gone for a ride
and when we returned home,
we found this beauty,
below,
waiting on the
front porch.
The people
who had owned the Cottage before us
(they bought it from
the Garlands, the original owners)
had dropped off
this original drawing
that was done in 1973
along with an original deed
to the property.
It looks pretty much
like it does now
except for the hedges
that line the sidewalk.
Three main differences
are the arch
we added over the gate,
the fountain
and the screen door.
Not fall, just a good depiction of the screen door taken a couple of years ago.
This is actually
the original frame
that you see in the drawing
but we added the
gingerbread trim.
We have
designated a place of honor
on the parlor mantle
and are so happy
to have received it.
Something amazing
did happen in our life this week,
and it was a very
sweet surprise, in deed.
Our heartfelt thanks to Tom and Cathy Wasley.
...Judy...
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Oh Judy, how wonderful for them to give you such a great gift. Looks terrific.
ReplyDeleteI feel just a touch of Fall in the air also, but still bloody HOT. However, we can now water our gardens three times a week,,,,, yea yea yea. Except it's to hot in the morning and we have to wait until after 6 pm.
Have a great week - love the post.
Mary
What a sweet and thoughtful gesture! I love things like that, that have meaning... Thanks so much for sharing and linking up at DI & DI :)
ReplyDeleteJudy, What an amazing gift. I love it. I am sure it means a lot to you. Hope all of you are doing well there. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sketch of your home. It belongs there! Glad for you!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a gift Judy! I like what you have added to the cottage since the sketch was drawn. For the addition of the fountain, did you change the sidewalk to a circular space?
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of your week,
Gina
What a beautiful surprise to come home too. So happy they left that for you to cherish.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week Judy.
Kris
That is a treasured gift Judy. Your additions make it pop. Indeed a very place. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteI like surprises like those ♥
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That gift was sure Lovely! Must have been very welcomed for the both of you. A Lovely house.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful day.
Love Elzie
No Fall in the air here yet! Still as hot as the devil... darn.. but like you, I don't want to wish the time away... like I used to do when I was working! The only thing I'm ready for is a little less yard work! and would like some cooler days. The gift you received of the beautiful drawing of your house is such a wonderful surprise.. .it goes so well on your mantle.... now you need an "after" picture to set beside it! What you've done with the cottage is just perfect... I love the screen door and the fountain. The week is indeed zooming by! Take care.....
ReplyDeleteHi Judy, what a keepsake of a gift. It certainly is a surprise to remember and treasure. It looks gorgeous in your home.
ReplyDeleteIt's still hot here but I can tell by my garden, fall is on the way.The air feels different and I'm ready for a new season.
Have a wonderful rest of the week. Hugs!
Such a delightful post. The drawing of your home is a treasure. Thanks for sharing all this beauty.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely people - and a lovely gift. Things like that just warm my heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift to receive and love seeing all of your blue and white...so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise gift!! I love stories of kindness like this!! :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, Judy, this is just amazing. How wonderful for them to leave this with you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift from 1973 , a gift to treasure ,again as always a nice post to read
ReplyDeleteenjoy your weekend Judy ;)
What a truly special gift. I love it. Your house is beautiful and cozy.
ReplyDeleteThat was so kind of them, very special. I love seeing pictures of your home.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing a special post.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteHow kind and generous of them
Thank you so much. It really was generous and we appreciate it so much..Have a wonderful week..Judy
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