Tuesday, November 7, 2017

SPEAKING OF: GIVING, GETTING, GIFTING, GAMING and GOATS...









SPEAKING OF: GIVING

Kai got so tired 
of giving out candy 
to the approximately 
200 trick-or-treaters 
(not to mention 
trying to dip his nose into 
their candy bags) 
that he had to take
 a rest 
before bedtime.





SPEAKING OF: GETTING

I have been seeing 
a lot of pretty velvet pumpkins 
adorned with feathers lately.  
I got these two at Michael's 
marked down to $2.50 each. 
 That was all they had left 
or I would have gotten
 more for sure...






I also ordered 
this great Santa springle mold 
from sweet NanaDiana's etsy shop,
  She has some
 really pretty things for sale. 
 They are all items that 
either she or members of her family
have owned
 so they are passed on
with lots of love.
  
He will make part 
of a great vignette 
this Christmas.






SPEAKING OF: GIFTING

Diana also gifted me
 with this cutest Boo banner
 with scary skeletons and 
ghostly ribbons.

 She sure knows how to 
warm the heart of 
a Cottage Witch...





My dear sister, Sid,
 gave me this beautiful
Secret Garden book. 
 It is the oldest one now 
in my collection 
with a copyright date of 1910.

  Such a pretty cover and 
will be a much cherished addition
 to my obsession 
of all things 
Secret Garden...





Tim, Tami and Jake 
sent an early birthday present. 
 They have one 
and we have so much fun 
watching those cute little hummers 
when we visit. 
 Now, can't wait
 until it stops raining 
so we can put it up. 
 It has a very tall shepard's crook
 that it hangs on, 
so we can see it from the windows,
 and some delicious red juice 
that will make it 
sweet and colorful
 to attract the little guys.

Thank you all
 for the kind and loving thoughts 
that were put into these beautiful gifts.

 I appreciate and love them 
all so much.





SPEAKING OF: GAMING

When I was taking down
 Halloween decorations 
this past weekend, 
I thought of three different ways that 
I might decorate 
the parlor mantle for harvest time.

 Here they are 
for your viewing pleasure:




Choice #1



Choice #2



Choice #3


Which one would you choose?

I already know 
which one I will use and 
will reveal it next week,
 just thought it would be fun 
to see if all 
great minds think alike, 
plus I needed another
 "G" word 
in the title!
and:


SPEAKING OF: GOATS





  We will be off to Santa Cruz 
to the Goat Hill Fair antique show. 
But, before that,
 I want to check out 
Joanna's line 
at Target.


  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

and

HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE.


...Judy...






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13 comments:

  1. Hmm...I think the mantle looks fabulous all three ways. Although I must be honest, I haven't been peeking at the mantle itself so much as that fabulous garland hanging underneath it. Wow...I love it!! xo

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  2. Happy Birthday to you, Judy! Thank you so much for even mentioning me on your blog. You are so sweet! Glad your mold--I loved him for a long time.

    I love all your mantle choices...hard to choose. However, given that Thanksgiving is coming I guess I would go with #2 with the turkey platter...but all are gorgeous---warm and welcoming!

    I love that book from your sister and that old "educational board" is wonderful!!

    I hope you have a great evening. xo Diana

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  3. Judy, I loved all the mantle displays...but I would want the house picture to show.:) #3. Great gifts. Love Diana's Santa mold. She knows you will love it. The hummer feeder is so cute. Happy birthday to you cutie pie. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  4. First let me say "Happy Birthday" wishing you lots of wonderful memories on this day.

    I love that book the "Secret Garden" I have to look and see how old mine is. I loaned it to my neighbor and she hasn't given it back to me.

    I like #3, but they are all very lovely.

    I am spending Thanksgiving with my son and his girl friend is cooking for 25 WOW, I tired of thinking of that LOL.

    Enjoy the rest of the week Birthday Girl.

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  5. Great - Getting Greetings and Going places is such fun. I'll Get around to Giving my choice in bit. Gotta say - everything is wonderful - your decorating style inspires for sure - and Gives lots of ideas. I have Given it a lot of thought - and I Guess I choose all of the mantles - change them each week, please. LOL Ok- I'm out of G works - Gosh that was a lot of fun. Enjoy the antique fair and family visits. OK - so I like the Gorgeous Gobbler platter best - there - I'm done with G - have a Grand week my dear (well almost done). I'll Gallop off for now - Good bye!

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  6. wow.. so beautiful.. love this post..

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  7. Happy Birthday wishes to you!
    I love that Secret Garden book your sister gave you. I do like those charming vintage books.
    I love all three mantle settings. All festive for the season. Have a wonderful time at the antique fair, show us the goodies you purchased when you get back.
    betsy

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  8. Happy Birthday to you Judy!!! Love all your decorations! Isn't Diana a gem, got to love that gal. Going to Santa Cruz, near our old stomping ground. Miss the beauty of northern California.
    Hugs,
    Noreen

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  9. Happy Birthday!! I love choice number 1 for the mantel. Simple yet elegant. What will you buy from the Magnolia line at Target?!

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  10. Happy Birthday, dear friend. Kai looks a lot like I did after I ate the bag of candy corn. 😋
    I like the sound of Goat Hill Antique Fair. Have fun! Your goat is adorable!
    Your mantel choices are all festive, but #1 would be my choice. I like those plump pumpkins! The hydrangea garland is gorgeous. Did you make it from dried hydrangeas?
    Enjoy your birthday celebrations!

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  11. Happy Birthday!Love choice #2!An awesome post!Hugs,Maristella.

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  12. Oh my I like them all especially the ones with the your home picture on the mantel. I do like that Turkey platter is is awesome. I think which ever one you chose will be wonderful since they are all so pretty. Little Kai all tired out from the trick or treaters is so cute. I kind of took that same position on the couch after eating too many bite size candy bars in between the trick or treaters!!!! Have a great rest of the week.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  13. Like so many others, I truly do like all the mantels, but the turkey plattter is a standout. They each have something compelling though. I’m no help :(.

    Kai looks so adorable all pooped out. Rough life? lol

    xxx

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