Yes, I will admit I am on the computer several times a day - checking for new blog postings and the latest status of friends on face book.
However, the last few days have been terrible with the service of face book. True, we don't pay anything for this privilege ~ but one would think the owners-programmers or whomever is in charge would get their ducks in a row (an old saying) before making such major changes in the appearance and operation.
At least, a message could be sent to each of us advising us of certain problems and they are aware of them and it will be corrected as soon as possible. No, we hear nothing but the frustration of our "friends" wondering why we never respond with a comment or like...
If you don't use face book - then this post will be meaningless.
Good night, sweet dreams...or if you read this in morning...drink an extra cup of coffee and think of me.
Amelia
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Friday, February 05, 2010
On the Horizon...
Spring, remember that season of the year.
I know it is hard to remember how the warmth felt on your arms as you worked in the flower beds. Perhaps even wiping away some sweat as you pulled and tugged on the big sacks of mulch or potting soil.
I can see the signs of that glorious time once more.
The jonquils have been peaking out of the ground for several weeks now. Today on a few of them I can see the swelling of a bud...flowers will come forth in a few weeks.
The past three months have been so long and some days filled with lots of grayness. I am ready for the day to be filled with sunshine, warmth and knowing I can go out in the yard in short sleeves.
Oh, having lived in Oklahoma for practically all my life I know we can have some more cold, wet, blustery days and perhaps even some snow thrown in. Knowing this does not stop me from looking far on the horizon for the days of spring.
In the book of Ecclesiastes we are told there is a season for everything...God, I am ready for the season of spring.
Blessings to all
Amelia
I know it is hard to remember how the warmth felt on your arms as you worked in the flower beds. Perhaps even wiping away some sweat as you pulled and tugged on the big sacks of mulch or potting soil.
I can see the signs of that glorious time once more.
The jonquils have been peaking out of the ground for several weeks now. Today on a few of them I can see the swelling of a bud...flowers will come forth in a few weeks.
The past three months have been so long and some days filled with lots of grayness. I am ready for the day to be filled with sunshine, warmth and knowing I can go out in the yard in short sleeves.
Oh, having lived in Oklahoma for practically all my life I know we can have some more cold, wet, blustery days and perhaps even some snow thrown in. Knowing this does not stop me from looking far on the horizon for the days of spring.
In the book of Ecclesiastes we are told there is a season for everything...God, I am ready for the season of spring.
Blessings to all
Amelia
Saturday, January 30, 2010
"Love Month" decorations
Christmas is over - too early for Spring - Valentine's Day is so close - ready for theme decorating.
If you have been around me for very long you know I am constantly changing things on the dining room table. Also make a few additions or changes to other places in the house. Now that I have my Cricut machine I can make cut outs and words that I couldn't do before...so will be making "things" utilizing the machine...and not just using it for scrapbooking pages.
This is on the side board in the dining room. Used shades of pink to create the 12 x 12 plaque. If you have not used any Martha Stewart glitter before - try it. It is cut into such small fine pieces that is does not give the appearance of glitter we are used to using. This MS glitter looks like it was the original paper and not added later.
Just used things from around the house to put on the dining room table. The runner was one I made last year for Valentine's decorating...candles being red are useful at Christmas as well as now. The wreath is about 15 years old - you can't tell but it is heart shaped. Oh, yes the glass gem pieces around the candles are new. These candles are sitting in a pedestal cake plate - I just put another white plate in the center of it so the surface would be level.
Here are some pictures of the way the hall tree is decorated...nothing fancy - whimsical and carefree.
I made this valentine for my sweet husband - he has so many things on his table by his recliner I just tucked it in the lamp shade.
I cut all the words and the hearts using one of the cartridges on my Cricut machine.
These love items will stay out for the month of February...then March - Easter and Spring will be used.
I decorate to please me - nothing House and Garden would want - but I am happy.
Question: do you decorate to reflect your personality...or the latest trend?
Stay warm...and inside away from the bad weather.
Amelia
If you have been around me for very long you know I am constantly changing things on the dining room table. Also make a few additions or changes to other places in the house. Now that I have my Cricut machine I can make cut outs and words that I couldn't do before...so will be making "things" utilizing the machine...and not just using it for scrapbooking pages.
This is on the side board in the dining room. Used shades of pink to create the 12 x 12 plaque. If you have not used any Martha Stewart glitter before - try it. It is cut into such small fine pieces that is does not give the appearance of glitter we are used to using. This MS glitter looks like it was the original paper and not added later. 
Just used things from around the house to put on the dining room table. The runner was one I made last year for Valentine's decorating...candles being red are useful at Christmas as well as now. The wreath is about 15 years old - you can't tell but it is heart shaped. Oh, yes the glass gem pieces around the candles are new. These candles are sitting in a pedestal cake plate - I just put another white plate in the center of it so the surface would be level.
Here are some pictures of the way the hall tree is decorated...nothing fancy - whimsical and carefree.
I made this valentine for my sweet husband - he has so many things on his table by his recliner I just tucked it in the lamp shade.
I cut all the words and the hearts using one of the cartridges on my Cricut machine. These love items will stay out for the month of February...then March - Easter and Spring will be used.
I decorate to please me - nothing House and Garden would want - but I am happy.
Question: do you decorate to reflect your personality...or the latest trend?
Stay warm...and inside away from the bad weather.
Amelia
Friday, January 29, 2010
Very Little Color
Looking out with all the ice, sleet and now snow the countryside coloring is mostly white...some darker shades appear - but for the most part it is white. I thought I would share some of these wintery sights with you.
You can see all the ice/snow in these pictures. In the last one of the porch railing there are icicles on both sides of the railing...seems strange to see it on both sides.
Now this is one flash of color that is pretty against all the white. I am thankful that my wonderful husband is no longer driving big trucks for a living and can be home with me (and the cats) to enjoy - or perhaps the word is endure - this weather.
Four months from now we will be planting garden items - flowers and veggies - doesn't that sound like fun. Until then stay warm, dry and full of chocolate.
Amelia
An Original
Knowing our love for birds a close friend of ours painted us a picture.
None of the colors in the painting are in any of the rooms. Our entry hall way is not a designated color scheme -does have white walls...the hall tree is light colored wood - which does not match anything else in the house - but the price was right and the design worked. At this point I have put the picture in the hall. It is just hanging there - need to come up with some idea as to what to put with it....a small shelf and something on it...can't be too deep of shelf as this hall is rather narrow.
Right now the hall tree has valentine type colors and decorations on it (will show that later).
The picture frame is 19 x 33 - so it takes up quite a bit of space...thus I am looking for some ideas as to what to put with it as far as decorating is concerned. I really think it is too large for this area - but don't have any other place it can go. Plus, really feel we need to hang it - don't want any hurt feelings.
I am open for ideas or suggestions.
Ya'll take care.
Amelia
None of the colors in the painting are in any of the rooms. Our entry hall way is not a designated color scheme -does have white walls...the hall tree is light colored wood - which does not match anything else in the house - but the price was right and the design worked. At this point I have put the picture in the hall. It is just hanging there - need to come up with some idea as to what to put with it....a small shelf and something on it...can't be too deep of shelf as this hall is rather narrow.
Right now the hall tree has valentine type colors and decorations on it (will show that later). The picture frame is 19 x 33 - so it takes up quite a bit of space...thus I am looking for some ideas as to what to put with it as far as decorating is concerned. I really think it is too large for this area - but don't have any other place it can go. Plus, really feel we need to hang it - don't want any hurt feelings.
I am open for ideas or suggestions.
Ya'll take care.
Amelia
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Latest Flowers ~ Amaryllis
For several years at Christmas as a gift I would receive an amaryllis bulb...my sister knows how much I enjoy them.
After it dies down, I will put it in the well house with the rest of the plants I am keeping from freezing. Spring time I will plant it in the east side flower garden. It won't bloom again this year, but it will gain strength in the leaves to produce flowers next year. In the fall, I dig up the amaryllis bulbs and store them in a paper sack in a cool place. Spring time, plant them in the garden. Around the end of May they will bloom again. These bulbs are too expensive to just pitch after one blooming.
Daughter Holly received a bulb at a seminar in Florida back in November - she knew I would get more enjoyment from it than she would. It wound up putting on 6 flowers on the one stem...four at one time and then two later on.
Who is ready for Spring to get here and we can actually work in an outside flower bed? I know I am....
Amelia
After it dies down, I will put it in the well house with the rest of the plants I am keeping from freezing. Spring time I will plant it in the east side flower garden. It won't bloom again this year, but it will gain strength in the leaves to produce flowers next year. In the fall, I dig up the amaryllis bulbs and store them in a paper sack in a cool place. Spring time, plant them in the garden. Around the end of May they will bloom again. These bulbs are too expensive to just pitch after one blooming.
Daughter Holly received a bulb at a seminar in Florida back in November - she knew I would get more enjoyment from it than she would. It wound up putting on 6 flowers on the one stem...four at one time and then two later on.
Who is ready for Spring to get here and we can actually work in an outside flower bed? I know I am....
Amelia
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
A New Trick
...for an old dog (me).
I have read about fixing bacon in the oven for quite some time - but never tried it. I have fixed it in a skillet for many long years...why change my method.
Reasons: no more grease splatters all over everywhere, no more grease popping on your hands and arms while turning it over and over, either using several skillets or using one for a long time to get all the bacon fried you need are three very good reasons to go to the oven method.
Before trying it I did research on the internet...came up with a zillon different ideas, ways, etc. Well, this is what I did and it certainly worked for me.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lay bacon side by side on an old cookie sheet (one with sides to catch the grease). Cook until desired doneness. This can range from 15 minutes to 25 minutes - - depending on the thickness of the slice. As usual, drain on paper towels when cooking is completed.
This is really an excellent way when fixing breakfast for a multitude of people.
What is you latest new tip you have tried in the kitchen and it really works? One that makes you think why in the world you had not tried that before.
Amelia
I have read about fixing bacon in the oven for quite some time - but never tried it. I have fixed it in a skillet for many long years...why change my method.
Reasons: no more grease splatters all over everywhere, no more grease popping on your hands and arms while turning it over and over, either using several skillets or using one for a long time to get all the bacon fried you need are three very good reasons to go to the oven method.
Before trying it I did research on the internet...came up with a zillon different ideas, ways, etc. Well, this is what I did and it certainly worked for me.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lay bacon side by side on an old cookie sheet (one with sides to catch the grease). Cook until desired doneness. This can range from 15 minutes to 25 minutes - - depending on the thickness of the slice. As usual, drain on paper towels when cooking is completed.
This is really an excellent way when fixing breakfast for a multitude of people.
What is you latest new tip you have tried in the kitchen and it really works? One that makes you think why in the world you had not tried that before.
Amelia
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Ending and Beginning
This is the end of 2009 - been a good year - ending the year with Leon recovering from the surgery. The last six weeks have been quite a challenge for both of us. Patience sometimes ran thin for both of us. Our love for each other has persevered and brought us to this ending of the year.
The calendar for 2010 now is filled with lots of empty spaces - but they will be filled as we go along - may all these days be filled with something that is pleasing to the Lord as that is how I wish to live my life.
Here are some pictures taken Christmas Day.
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Amelia
The calendar for 2010 now is filled with lots of empty spaces - but they will be filled as we go along - may all these days be filled with something that is pleasing to the Lord as that is how I wish to live my life.
Here are some pictures taken Christmas Day.
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Amelia
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