For the past month, Miss Sandy of Quill Cottage has been hosting a blog~a~thon and a three-part art swap entitled "I Remember Laura".The final installment requests that we share our cherished family Heirlooms and Art Swaps. Heirlooms and Art Swaps In keeping with the theme, I thought I would show a set of six silver teaspoons that were given to my great-grandfather, Andrew Jackson Ingalls and his bride, Emma on the day of their wedding from my great~great grandfather, Lansford James Ingalls ... View the Post
Archives for June 2008
I Have Been Tagged Paper Tagged That Is
I Have Been Tagged Paper Tagged That Is. We had a birthday to attend last Monday and as we finished wrapping the gift I realized that I still had quite a few kiddie gift tags left but had nothing on hand for other occasions. To say I always like to be prepared is an understatement. It was a good thing that I had recently received a wonderful package. I Have Been Tagged Paper Tagged That Is It was an absolutely beautiful tag kit from the wonderful Wanda of The Rat's Pajamas. Yes, it was ... View the Post
16 Again And In Love With George Michael
16 Again And In Love With George Michael.You could ring up any of my friends from high school and ask them what my favorite band was and I am sure that they would all provide the correct answer. So feverish was my adoration for Wham! that it could only be rivaled by the girls in the Ed Sullivan audience when the Beatles first performed. George Michael was my favorite of the dashing duo. 16 Again And In Love With George Michael My allegiance continued even when George went on to a solo ... View the Post
Favorite Recipe’s and Cookbooks
Miss Sandy from Quill Cottage is hosting an "I Remember Laura" blog~a~thon. This week she is asking for Favorite Recipe's and Cookbooks. Of course one of the most famous recipes from LIW herself is a gingerbread recipe. Laura's Ingalls Wilder Gingerbread 1 cup brown sugar blended with 1/2 cup lard or other shortenings. Add 1 cup molasses mixed well with this.2 teaspoons baking soda in 1 cup boiling water (Be sure cup is full of water after the foam is run off into cake ... View the Post
Gilt, Gold Leaf, and Ormolu
My 50th post! I can hardly believe it. This occasion calls for Gilt, Gold Leaf, and Ormolu! Gilt, Gold Leaf, and Ormolu This 18th century Louis XVI chair features carved giltwood and its original Aubusson tapestry upholstery. A perfect perch for springtime. These 19th-century French apothecary jars are made of porcelain and feature gilt on the finials and border. This beautiful azure Louis XV desk with gilded molding makes my heart beat a little faster. Gold leaf can also be ... View the Post
Over The River and Through The Woods
Yes, indeed I traveled Over The River and Through The Woods to arrive at my Grandmother's home. She is near Grand Rapids. Judy Garland fans know that this is the birthplace of the beloved "Dorothy". It is a lovely spot in America if you ever get the chance to visit. Over The River and Through The Woods Here are my lovely grandmother and I. She has the sweetest twinkling blue eyes. This picture is one of my favorites. It hangs over my grandmother's sofa. She acquired this picture ... View the Post