tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19550778449182809392024-03-14T02:46:20.896-07:00Cottage VioletsThe Place Where Whimsy Comes To PlayFinding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-79964641019758237862014-08-15T11:38:00.000-07:002014-08-15T11:38:07.390-07:00Reflection Friday ~ Remembering Lauren Bacall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a thing for film noir, and Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart never disappoint! If you don't know how to whistle, consider this fine bone china whistle from Cottage Violet's. <br />
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<em>R.I.P Lauren Bacall 1924-2014 You were definitely one of kind!</em><br />
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With fond memories, Theresa<br />
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Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-72071053627156486162014-07-25T11:09:00.002-07:002014-07-25T11:09:55.119-07:00Reflection Friday - Real Friends Share Tea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Always bring me tea in your finest English china cup and saucer. The feel of the tea cup makes me feel better!<br />
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Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-5170925793367704332014-07-16T12:42:00.001-07:002014-07-16T12:42:56.383-07:00For Love of Linens<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hzL2xscY0gcB8dXKqNWutcSBWZiAZGtITeNfBDc1ce5ju4HBn7Cm-HVcP2XSc7Smt3uprnMG8tYgK8r48L-__WWbBZIx3xMmqjI6t147wpjcpti9GwjFyVHtljsuJIa4sgv198V2iZrB/s1600/a+handkerchief.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hzL2xscY0gcB8dXKqNWutcSBWZiAZGtITeNfBDc1ce5ju4HBn7Cm-HVcP2XSc7Smt3uprnMG8tYgK8r48L-__WWbBZIx3xMmqjI6t147wpjcpti9GwjFyVHtljsuJIa4sgv198V2iZrB/s1600/a+handkerchief.jpg" /></a>I am in the midst of a linen bombshell. A whole trunk of linens exploded all over the living room floor. Well, to be honest it looks like they exploded, but I put them there, yes, I did it. <br />
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Do you remember the 80's? Everything collectible for your hearth and home was selling like wildfire. The internet was in it's toddler years, so everyone travelled to the antique shops and sidewalk sales. H Street had a big following from L.A. and all points west.<br />
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We couldn't keep linens on hand, so I searched high and low, and gathered a great huge amount. Sadly, we had to give up our room and I put the linens in a wooden trunk. I'd earn the trunk painting crafts for my sister-in-laws craft fair business (craft fairs were big then too).<br />
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So here I am, washing, and soon to be ironing. Then the picture taking and listing begin. <br />
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Tally Ho, onward and upward! Cottage Violet's will soon have linens added to the linen category as well as the crocheted dish cloths and potholders.<br />
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Having lovely time, wish you were (to help), Theresa<br />
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P.S. I use the term "linens" loosely as most of these linens are cotton.......<br />
Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-78143289671587232252014-07-11T01:21:00.000-07:002014-07-11T01:21:37.941-07:00Reflection Friday ~ Occupational Hazards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-87980471504872046492014-07-04T10:32:00.000-07:002014-07-04T10:51:45.499-07:00Defend Our Independence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have A Beautiful 4th of July,<br />
May You Have Jesus in Your Heart,<br />
And His Name On Your Lips,<br />
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TheresaFinding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-2048184901725037562014-06-30T07:38:00.000-07:002014-06-30T07:38:21.225-07:00A Little Crochet With Your Tea<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitat7WZrcJtaffhUc2_rPFtR1vqH728oo7RFIUWna70q6H1cj8Hdw3hWebx_2_ZeYnEcwBaEzCZw0G53octxn9V_iwzOKVASxZR4A8vninO_i7jbuOmH1VzRehJhuF-o_elHclQxMUXALm/s1600/HGR+Teapot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitat7WZrcJtaffhUc2_rPFtR1vqH728oo7RFIUWna70q6H1cj8Hdw3hWebx_2_ZeYnEcwBaEzCZw0G53octxn9V_iwzOKVASxZR4A8vninO_i7jbuOmH1VzRehJhuF-o_elHclQxMUXALm/s1600/HGR+Teapot.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes Monday is just the perfect day to put the kettle on, and get out your favorite teapot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Get out a pretty little trivet to set the teapot on. I hand crochet ours at Cottage Violet's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> A cup of tea, a ball of yarn, a quiet spot, aaaaahhhh, that's the thing that dreams are made of....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having lovely time, wish you were, Theresa</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you haven't noticed Cottage Violet's loves English china. All sorts of patterns and companies call our name. They say choose me, choose me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Well, I have chosen. This is my favorite ivy pattern of all time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">It's Colclough's English Ivy Leaf pattern. A lovely leaf pattern on a creamy white background. It is versatile and the best mix n' match pattern I think I've ever seen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">We have 6 trio's available. Mixed with six set's of your own china and that's twelve eye catching tea time favorites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The excitement begins! Wimbledon, that mother of all tennis tournaments, starts today. The crowds gather, the grass is green, and copious amounts of strawberries and cream will be consumed.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was a lot more elegant in the "good old days". The strawberries were served in a strawberry basket complete with sugar and creamer in the side pockets. Lovely dresses, and large luscious hats made a colorful display in that parcel of time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In an amazing little side note, I looked up Strawberry Festivals in California. I counted seven in California on the first google search page. California is also famous for the crimson treat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cottage Violet's has searched high and low for strawberry baskets. We have five Hammersley fine bone china strawberry baskets in stock. These vintage baskets are in excellent vintage condition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here's the best part! In honor of Wimbledon they are all on SALE. They are all marked down from $129.00 to $89.00. That's a $40.00 savings. If you are a dealer interested in the whole lot for your shop please contact me for wholesale pricing. The sale lasts thru July 6, 2014, the last day of Wimbledon 2014.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Having a lovely time, wish you were here, Theresa</span>Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-18774483312641217342014-06-18T08:00:00.000-07:002014-06-18T12:03:56.117-07:00Button Button I Have The Buttons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have an age old love for buttons. This love affair has been a constant in my life for decades.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My husband is aware of this affair. I am sure he is okay with it, unless and until it reaches hoarder status. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I've come up with a good plan. I am selling button jars on Cottage Violets. I am calling them "Not Your NaNa's Button Jar"!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found some lovely single serving glass milk jugs. I gathered up some crisp white tulle rounds, Velcro strips, grosgrain ribbon, and bakers twine. I made some cute little tags, added a button and voila' : "Not Your NaNa's Button Jar". For the buttons, I chose the Button Galore buttons. I measured out 4 ounces each, which is approximately 175 buttons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I really do love my Cottage Violet's. I hope you love my shop too. Cottage Violet's has received a <strike>little makeover </strike>huge makeover. Catherine at <a href="http://www.avalonrose.com/" target="_blank">Avalon Rose</a> did an awesome job and has a wealth of knowledge to impart. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">I love Cottage Violet's so much I am adding handcrafted crocheted heart coasters to the website.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"> Click on the picture to see them at Cottage Violets . After you check out the coasters, click the home button at the top of the page and watch the slideshow on the home page.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">I hope you like Cottage Violet's new look. I am adding new products daily and I will be having a grand re-opening as soon as I get the shop adequately stocked. Plus, we'll have a sale and other surprises.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes words escape me, even me! What word do I use to describe my dad? I suppose I will use the first one that comes to my mind: GENEROUS. He was the fix-it man who everyone always came to when they needed help. He worked for P.G.&E. (gas and electric company) for 42 years, and no surprise here, he was the shop steward........ We always took in the cousins who had gone astray in the big city (we lived in a small town of 7,000). The big city was Bakersfield, California, lol.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Dad loves fishing, and never missed an opening day of the season until recently. He taught us to fish in the streams that run the Sierra Nevadas. I remember walking along the beautiful banks of those creeks. Dad would whisper,"Now don't let the fish see your shadow." He showed us how to fill our creels with moist grass, how to angle in little pools made by the beaver dams, and how to keep quiet, and enjoy our surroundings. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">He would take us on walks and make up fabulous stories about the Smith family, the only remaining family of the Donner Party. He would pause by a rock and say, "This is where the Smiths buried the baby during that cold, cold winter. He'd have us in laughter and tears during those nature walks, filling us with imaginary tales of poverty, love, and survival during pioneer times.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> He let us each bring a friend for our two week vacation, and sometimes the cousins would come up to spend some time with us.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Dad would always build an outhouse with the help of the boys. He would find three pines in close proximity, dig a deep hole, position the throne, and put up a rope and canvas covering with a flap opening. We always had the best camp on the mountain, we thought. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">He was a true environmentalist. He taught us to leave nature as we had found it.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> This was before the days of modern convenience, unless you were rich. But we were rich, if not monetarily. He was barbecue king, and carpenter extraordinaire. When mom and dad bought their first house I was seven and my big brother was nine. Mom was pregnant with our soon to be little</span> <span style="font-size: large;">brother. Dad made</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">my older brother and I headboards with our names on them. To make planter boxes for the front of the house, Dad would go out and pick up the cement that the cement trucks dropped when they stopped on the side of the road with their funnel trucks. He would mix up the cement, and fashioned lovely planters with native rock.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> See how long this post is, and I haven't even touched the surface of my father. Father, if you read this please know, "I love you".</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Of course, papa isn't perfect, and we had our differences. But, I wouldn't trade my dad for any other dad in the whole wide world. So sure was I of his power, that at six years old I told a friend whom I was arguing with that my dad would turn off her electricity and gas if she didn't be nice. I think I got in trouble over that one, lol. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please let me know how your dad's shaped your world.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">By the way, my father will be 79 years old this year. He works at the church we attend, and waters the grounds most everyday. He still fishes, and carpenters. He is still a handy man and loving father. My hat is off to you pops. I hope I can retain the same spirit you have when I reach that age....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Theresa</span>Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-29479115040257706082013-06-27T00:14:00.000-07:002013-06-27T00:14:46.270-07:00Strawberry Baskets - Wimbledon TraditionWe love Hammersley china here at Cottage Violet's. The beautiful patterns and lovely shapes are some of the finest of traditions from England's china heyday.<br />
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Wimbledon is also an English tradition. The lovely grass courts and royal spectators make this one of the finest tennis events every year.<br />
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Besides having jolly old England in common, tennis and Hammersley china share another connection. Strawberry baskets! That's right, Strawberry baskets.<br />
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Visitors and spectators at Wimbledon eat literally tons of strawberries and cream each year. Now, they are served in punnets (little baskets). But in days gone by when there was a piece of china for every eating event, Strawberry baskets were all the rage..<br />
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Strawberry baskets usually consisted of three pieces. A lovely handled basket with a removable creamer on one side, and a removable sugar bowl on the other side. They sported the loveliest patterns of the day.<br />
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There would also be china tennis set's in the same pattern. A tennis set was an eight inch salad plate with a lipped rim to hold a matching teacup. Of course, what would an English event be without a spot of tea.</div>
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So in honor of Wimbledon, Cottage Violet's says "All Hail to the Queen", and let the serving begin.</div>
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Blessings, Theresa</div>
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I decided to make some Snickerdoodles, as they are dad's favorite. He usually doesn't have them because of his diabetes, just for special occasions, and not too many (occasionally he sneaks one, lol).<br />
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First of all, I could only make a half batch as I had one egg. But, I started. Then I noticed mom's white mixer, the white counter, and some white flowers (left-overs from a little bouquet, I can't stand to throw them away till the last flower fades). And it struck me, I had left here 40 years ago, but this is still home.<br />
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Love you Mom!<br />
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Theresa @ Cottage VioletsFinding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-77930948234667001042013-06-11T08:00:00.000-07:002013-06-11T09:04:49.973-07:00The Tale Of Miss Angel Heart and The Fairy Tale Buttons<div align="justify">
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Once upon a time in the Land Up North, way across borders and mountains and streams, there lived an Angel with a heart of gold. Now <a href="http://www.angelheartdesigns.com/">Miss Angel Heart </a>(for that is her name) was sitting in her throne room (license taken) overlooking her kingdom, where goats and chickens and dogs and nature sang together in three part harmony. <br />
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Amid the cacophony, there came the message, "You've got mail". Flying to her magic box, <a href="http://www.angelheartdesigns.com/">Miss Angel Heart </a>read the request. Oh my, the land down under (under Sammamish, that is) was in need of buttons. Fairy tale buttons, ice creams colors, pastel wonders, could she do it, the sender asked?<br />
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<a href="http://www.angelheartdesigns.com/">Miss Angel Heart </a>went to work with earth, and paste, and glaze, and all the colors of the rainbow. At just the last minute, she raided her stash of fairy dust and threw in a goodly amount, because there is an overwhelming need for Fairy Tales in the land down under (under Sammamish, that is). <br />
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With a mighty launch, <a href="http://www.angelheartdesigns.com/">Miss Angel Heart</a> sent the Fairy Tale Buttons flying over land and stream to their new home. In the package the poor Southlander found an added treasure, a beautiful polka dot bowl. <a href="http://www.angelheartdesigns.com/">Miss Angel Heart</a> wanted to make sure the Fairy Tale Buttons had a royal place to reside, so she sent the bowl to keep them company.<br />
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. Satisfied with her hard days work, Miss Angel Heart laid down her weary head, and dreamt of all the Fairy Tale treasures her buttons would soon be a part of.<br />
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So in honor of <a href="http://www.angelheartdesigns.com/">Miss Angel Heart</a>, let the festivities begin. Welcome to the World of Fairy Tale Buttons, the story is just beginning.............. it's a love story......... </div>
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NOTE: Gentle readers, who is Miss Angel Heart you ask? When she is not ruling her Royal Kingdom, she takes on the mortal personna of Cindy Houot (pronounced Who, like the Who's in Whoville, but that is a story for another time). Her boutique is <a href="http://www.angelheartdesigns.com/">http://www.angelheartdesigns.com/</a> .</div>
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P.S. If you are interested in the Pinwheel Tags, they are at <a href="http://www.cottageviolets.com/">http://www.cottageviolets.com/</a> this evening. I love my Pinwheel Tags, so fun.</div>
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Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-32405127601469819132013-05-20T11:49:00.000-07:002013-05-20T11:49:14.827-07:00Rosettes - You Can't Make Just One!Hi All,<br />
Theresa from Cottage Violets here. I ordered a new die for my sizzix. It's the "Paper Rosette Die" from Tim Holtz. I had some cardstock strips 2" x 11" in pastels that I got at Michael's on clearance, a perfect fit for the die. <br />
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I told myself I'll try out a pink strip, hence, pink rosette. Crank, crank, crank, out comes the perfect rosette strip. I fold, fold, fold, and glue, glue, well, you get the idea.<br />
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I take a look at the finished rosette. It is sheer perfection. The ideas are jumping out of my brain. Mixed media art, scrapbook pages, journal covers, clean room awards (lol, for the little ones), cupcake picks, and etc. <br />
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As of today, I have finished half the stack of pre-cut strips, 40+ rosettes in pastel colors.I JUST CAN'T STOP...... Right now I am happy just to sit and admire them. They were a pure joy to make, and even look pretty sitting in a gallon Glad bag.</div>
So, Cottage Violets will be selling some paper rosette crafts in the future. Unless, I just leave them out on the table in a crystal dish, all pastel perfection!<br />
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Oh, I couldn't stop and after I wrote this blog post, I made this little sign. So fellow bloggers and crafters: Bloom Where You're Planted!<br />
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<br />Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-38007586087916454602013-05-11T09:18:00.000-07:002013-05-11T09:20:18.785-07:00Happy Mother's Day From Cottage Violet's<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_GctyWyDpncTGtwOzrCYCojzntBeidkV8Lw4HXqNO1WH_wNWQb0j4n54AjlIeesVmXoppkIdSd0Rb5hkvLpjwK-6Q9ODYYcBLZHxhnDI4W1YnSg3IjZzfxz50K5gyODALfhjNmPHS-ghF/s1600/334.TIF" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_GctyWyDpncTGtwOzrCYCojzntBeidkV8Lw4HXqNO1WH_wNWQb0j4n54AjlIeesVmXoppkIdSd0Rb5hkvLpjwK-6Q9ODYYcBLZHxhnDI4W1YnSg3IjZzfxz50K5gyODALfhjNmPHS-ghF/s200/334.TIF" width="116" /></a>Dear Friends,<br />
I am taking time out from the vicarage to come and tell you, "Happy Mother's Day". <br />
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It's a nice spring day here in Harrington Woods. The violets are in full bloom, and it smells like the English countryside. <br />
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Gabby, the girl of all work, lost her dear mother, our housekeeper, two months ago. I am guest posting on her behalf. She is deeply saddened, but holding up rather well after all.<br />
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So "Happy Mother's Day" to all the mothers and substitute mothers out there.<br />
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Hold you mother close and dear. Never take a day for granted. We only have one day at a time to fill with joy and gladness<br />
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A few pictures that make me very happy, enjoy;<br />
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Note: Miss Violet Teacake is a fictional character from the website "Cottage Violets" However, my grief at losing my mother two months ago is real. Blessings, Theresa<br />
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Truth be told, I often take them out and look at them. Grace Kelly is my favorite. What a fairy tale come true. I remember her best for her role in "Rear Window", and "To Catch A Thief, both Hitchcock thrillers. She was always graceful and glamorous. Her paper doll looks graceful and glamorous.<br />
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Here's a little selection of paper dolls available at <a href="http://www.cottageviolets.com/" target="_blank">Cottage Violets</a>. Hop on over and check them out if you care to. Paper dolls have many uses these days,especially with the mixed media craze going on.<br />
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<em>......to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3</em><br />
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Have you ever thought how much fine bone china can resemble a garden? First, there is spring, with a lush vista of flower patterns, ivy in the shade, roses in the sun, peonies, iris, and all the colors of the rainbow. Then there is summer, with its bold sunflowers, fruit or vegetable patterns, and all the bright cheery designs that thrive on sunshine. When autumn shows up the wonderful world of color turns to oranges, deep reds, forest greens to match the changing of the seasons. And last but not least Winter where white reigns supreme, and all the Christmas patterns take center stage.</div>
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I think I express myself through the china patterns I choose. I would be hard put to choose one season over another. In spring I favor Royal Albert's American Beauty, Colclough English Ivy Leaf, and Hammersley Victorian Violets. The summer is my time to enjoy Hammersley Cornflower, Royal Albert Tea Rose, and Hammersley Thistle. Autumn brings a new feel with Hammersley Morgan's Rose, Royal Alberts Old Country Roses, and Hammersley Fruits and Nuts. What would the Christmas season be without Hammersley Grandmothers Rose, and again Royal Alberts Old Country Roses because Old Country Roses offers so many Christmas variations.</div>
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English fine bone china is never far from my heart or hands. Simply put, I love English china.I love the cool touch, the smooth feel. Here are some photos of patterns I favor. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. My little shop, <a href="http://www.cottageviolets.com/" target="_blank">Cottage Violets</a> is always open for your viewing pleasure. Please stop by and browse to your hearts content.</div>
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I saw a beautiful little bird's nest with baby birds in it on facebook today. It seems that each year the same birds start a nest in the same crook of the tree. In my mind's eye I saw the little mother fussing over the eggs, then fussing over the little birdies, and finally loving them enough (or doing what comes "nature-ally") to kick them out of the nest. I could see those little scrawny necks stretching to the limit for a bit of worm or nourishment. Then little wings stretching out for the first time, sometimes interferring with brother or sister nest mates stretching. Then a tentative hop to the rim of the nest for a peek at the wide world, with a quick jump back to the center in fear of that same wide world. Then a gentle nudge, and oops here we are, airborne hoping we can make it back to the safety of the nest. But wait, something kicks in and we boldly stretch our wings and it happens. We begin to soar, higher and higher, with that giddy feeling of freedom.</div>
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As you can see I changed from third person to first person in my narrative. It became so personal to me. I wonder if it's personal for you? Like me, do you desire to soar, to be free, to reinvent, renew, thrive? Well, I firmly believe it's possible. Like the old saying goes: God isn't finished with us yet!</div>
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Do you desire to write? Pick up that pen. Paint: swing that brush. Sell china: dust off the cup and saucer! You have a reason for being, don't let fear hold you back. Fear of success is just as big as fear of failure. I'll believe in you, and you believe in me. Let's soar with no fear of flying at all!</div>
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" For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister." Hebrews 6:10</div>
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Blessings, Theresa</div>
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</div>Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-27496391869593490662011-04-23T12:48:00.000-07:002013-05-15T20:51:05.421-07:00The Fine Art of Tapering Off<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCo6ElS1pKZMrtxo3oHkXcHwFVDbYN38y1d_SYGyAgITWAWZYHN4HE9QNAILBlkoABsygZYkwM5WS6gzWxV2YxRmcrF84q9P1WQuQqHNoQY4hh2JPdp1NKZSC0gFWG4XuPQDelP9sEXEss/s1600/IMG_1678_edited+%2528450+x+600%2529.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598871858329840930" style="WIDTH: 127px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 177px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCo6ElS1pKZMrtxo3oHkXcHwFVDbYN38y1d_SYGyAgITWAWZYHN4HE9QNAILBlkoABsygZYkwM5WS6gzWxV2YxRmcrF84q9P1WQuQqHNoQY4hh2JPdp1NKZSC0gFWG4XuPQDelP9sEXEss/s200/IMG_1678_edited+%2528450+x+600%2529.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><div align="center">My candle burns at both ends, it will not last the night,</div><br /><br /><div align="center">But, ah, my foes, and, oh, my friends, it gives a lovely light</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>Edna St. Vincent Millay</em></div><br />Who doesn't love candles? They are a beautiful luxury for us. They speak of love and light, and times gone by. We are still mesmerized by the flickering flame. You can look into the flame and see a reflection of times gone by. Candles are ever present in literature and films, used as props or eloquent metaphors. We are saddened when we hear "<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">some one's</span> flame has gone out", and instructed not to "hide our light under a bushel". There are times when every good candles needs to "taper off", so why not use a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hammersly</span> fine bone china Candle Snuff. You will find them at <a href="http://www.cottageviolets.com/item_67/Hammersley-Fine-Bone-China-Candle-Snuff.htm">Cottage Violet's </a>.<br /><br />For a slight change of subject I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter. For Christians ,(I fit in that category) Resurrection Day is the most important day of all. The day our Lord laid down his life for us. Here is a little picture of an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Easter</span> basket filled with my favorite collection of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pinkeeps</span>. They were made by Andie Bee (Andrea Ferguson) of <a href="http://thebrownbee.blogspot.com/">The Brown Bee Designs.</a> She is a little maker girl full of spunk and gypsy longings.Visit her once in awhile for wonderful surprises.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598871672964388978" style="WIDTH: 168px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 237px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlu9elAZtUqwilvsWlMPzilodD1Fjz7Tn05HhKZXonw8rhOZzSOXWv9BUWKpi8fVvpfjmR0JRxHIkYt1L_ICcalJhjUpYtHpr8f7S4YyZE-SAK4FjAKmDhOUPZYN59CXH7t7ZA-vjWhfsV/s200/IMG_1312_edited+%2528436+x+600%2529.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><br /><p align="center">"There is not enough darkness in the world to put out the light of even one small candle" </p><br /><br /><p align="center"><em>Robert Alden </em></p><br /><br /><p align="left"><em></em>Easter Blessings, Theresa </p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8GYCHBNird42Np87Qmjc_xovUzXyvNq-yQlSfkZLt48Q65Bk5VzLc-HhYtb-9rRBDoyA7ir9dlYtWzdI86wViyTLeT1y0aC_Aa8RVqzzzuQFDQh5MQfQwBynxXROnrHkHTZrNNCyznxB/s1600/IMG_1678_edited+%2528450+x+600%2529.jpg"></a></p>Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955077844918280939.post-9778639278675345842011-01-10T09:18:00.000-08:002011-01-10T11:14:57.458-08:00OMGosh, I Am Mr. Mom!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAWesVAbbCdMegjO98csKG8_6Vz1CBjTMPVq2d6pFYRzTzokKkU2XoYRxuzNuPBGtoL3cuz51sZ17zvSVJ5n_J6Lz628gUnWlzpAxqzgK_FB3fR0rB6ktaaQ7Gruom7KF4oJoCT4GrWG7/s1600/mrmom.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 208px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560637427437941170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAWesVAbbCdMegjO98csKG8_6Vz1CBjTMPVq2d6pFYRzTzokKkU2XoYRxuzNuPBGtoL3cuz51sZ17zvSVJ5n_J6Lz628gUnWlzpAxqzgK_FB3fR0rB6ktaaQ7Gruom7KF4oJoCT4GrWG7/s200/mrmom.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Do you remember the movie Mr. Mom? He lost his job, wallowed in self pity, let it all go, found himself, organized his surroundings and his life, and in the end regained all he had lost and more.</div><br /><div>Yup, that's me, well, without the Mr. title. I quit my stress permeated job (circumstances personal), cried, wallowed in self pity, yelled at God, made a mess of the holidays, came to grips with it all, and found myself. The self I had lost several years ago when I felt the gentle nudging that all was not well with my soul. Do you remember when he drives into the school entrance, and someone <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">yell's</span> "You're doing it wrong!" <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">MMMhmmm</span>, that was me. I was doing it wrong, trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. How about when he tells his son he needs to give up his little blanket or he'd end up strung out on comforters. That was me telling myself, give up the stress or you'll end up strung out on stress, and I was! It took two months of weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth to realize I am now where I want to be. Back in partnership with God, nurturing a faith that was sadly neglected. It's a new year, and my circumstances haven't changed, but my life has. Faith renewed, I am looking forward to a year of learning, prospering, working, and most important of all, learning how to BE! I hope all of you have learned your lessons faster than old me. I was always do, do, doing. Now I want to spend some time learning just to BE.</div><br /><div>Here's a bit of whimsy for you:</div><br /><div>To be is to do ~ Plato</div><br /><div>To do is to be ~ Socrates</div><br /><div>Do be Do be do ~ Sinatra</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>What do you choose?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Blessings, </div><br /><div>Theresa</div>Finding Grace, Going Mobilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642427725161100747noreply@blogger.com2