A few of my favorite things. . .

Stacks of dainty tea cups and a spring basket filled with eggs and flowers...

Decorating my home with tea pots and creamers and sugars and lacy doilies...

A good cup of hot coffee and something gooey to go with it like a hot cinnamon roll...

Roses and handpainted china...

My white hutch filled with whimsical notions...

And, of course, bunnies...

Vintage images...this one is by my favorite illustrator, Eloise Wilkin...

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, dear friends, celebrated with family and friends.

"If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily."~Gerald Good

I am participating in "Tea Cups on Tuesday" this week. I am posting a little early, but if you will go over and visit these lovely ladies on Monday evening or Tuesday morning, you will see all of our tea participants: Sandi @ http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/ Martha @ http://marthasfavorites.com/ and Terri @ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

Have a terrific week!

Counting my blessings, one by one, at Bunny Cottage...

My handsome son, Jeremy, a gifted musician, and sweet Grace, my dancer extraordinaire...

my sweet, Jake, with a heart full of love and concern for others. . .

my sweet, Luke, in his kindergarten picture. . . he is my "superhero" guy who loves Iron Man, Superman, Spiderman and anything to do with all of these superheroes. . .

Beautiful Grace again and my lovely daughter-in-law, Lindy, who does an excellent job of teaching our young people in school. . .

My beautiful Ally, who loves to "perform" and is my little actress who is never without friends close by. . .

My fun-loving Maggie Zane, named after me. She loves to laugh and loves life like me, too.

My darling, Henna Rose, who melts my heart when she says, "I love you, Gee!"

My handsome son, Aaron, who recently received his law degree and is a terrific lawyer and my lovely daughter-in-law, Corinna, who is a wonderful hair stylist.

And I could not forget, Baby Olivia, our sweetheart who is on the way and will make her debut in February. . .

My beloved sister and best friend, Myra, and my darling niece, Robin. They are my "partners in crime" and we can spend many hours a day just laughing and having a good time!!!

And last but certainly not least, I am counting each of you my friends, who make my life so much richer with your creativity and encouragement and love for life, yes, each of you are a blessing to me... I can hear my momma singing that old hymn, "Count Your Many Blessings" as she lovingly worked around our home taking care of us. I dedicate this post to her and my wonderful daddy. They truly taught me the meaning of a "thankful heart". I will forever be thankful for them. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!!

"If the only prayer you said in your whole life was 'thank you', that would suffice."~Meister Eckhart

A tiny rosebud. . .

It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.

The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
God opens this flower so easily,
But in my hands they die.


If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I have the wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?



So I'll trust in God for leading
Each moment of my day.
I will look to God for guidance
In each step of the way.





The path that lies before me,
Only my Lord knows.
I'll trust God to unfold the moments,
Just as He unfolds the rose.

Sending much love and blessings to you, dear friends. Enjoy your weekend!!

Roses are red, my love. . .

Violets are blue. . .

Sugar is sweet, my love,

but not as sweet as you. . .

If you grew up in the 50's and 60's like I did, I am sure you remember the words of this song

sung by Bobby Vinton. Isn't it amazing how a song can take us back in time to the days of our youth?

Thank you, dear friends, for stopping by today for a visit. I am sharing some of my favorite tea things including a favorite violet covered teapot, tray, creamer and sugar, given to me by my sweet sister, Myra, as a Christmas present several years ago. Next to it is a picture of my grandparents on their wedding day. I never met them personally. They went to heaven before I had the opportunity to know them. However, I do know them in my heart of hearts and look forward to seeing them again one day. I feel their presence and the presence of all of my loved ones each and every day. I am participating in the Tuesday Tea Parties so please stop by and see all of the lovely tea things being shared. These sweet ladies are our hostesses each week: Sandi @ http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/ Martha @ http://marthasfavorites.com/ and Terri @ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/ Happy first day of November to you and God bless you all!