make my day monday – sale through December 30

All items in my etsy shop are on sale through December 30th.  I have been working on some new items to add in the next few weeks.  Thank you to my friends who keep checking in on me.  Big hug.  (We now have jobs until the end of November, and it is looking good that [...]

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sister sunday

today i am going to go see some very cute faces – my sisters, nieces and grandnieces.  what a wonderful way to spend a sunday.  don’t you agree?  here are some very interesting faces. etsy, of course.

and these little darlings look like they are having a wonderful celebration of their own.  very cute.
big hug, deborah

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Happy Independence Day

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saturday, in the park

i think it was the fourth of july.  anyone remember that song?  it’s an oldie!  can you dig it, yes i can (singing).  here are some sailor themed items from, of course, etsy.com

little sailors, adorable!

very pretty

my sister would love that one

and that cute bag would be for me

one of my favorite artists, jennifer trotter

and that [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day

roses, card, dinner with my guy last night.  what could be any better than that?  we went to his favorite spot for salad (the freshest salad bar in town), chicken, mashed potatoes/dressing, baked beans, and lots of iced tea.  yum, yum.  And we always have a good time sharing a meal together.  we like to [...]

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it’s almost a new year

looking back on 2008, it has been a good year.  healthy, happy and fortunate.  always wishing for more and happy with what i have.  guess i am pretty much normal, and blessed. (smile)
father time and baby new year
chinese new year decorations

chinese year of the ox (i was born in the year of the monkey)

happy new [...]

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feel good friday

i hope everyone got to spend yesterday with family and friends.  my jambalaya was a hit with poppa and we spent time talking and watching a movie together.  it was a very nice, relaxing day.
i am already thinking about next year’s tree (i would love to leave mine up all year and just change decorations [...]

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pineapple cream cheese spread

it was a hit!   what started as a pineapple cheese ball turned into the most delectable cream cheese spread.   i took this goodie to mom’s house for her holiday party – my mom loves pineapple.  there was not a drop to take home for later. and  it was so easy!
(Aunt Debby’s) Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread
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the fireside is blazing bright

wishing i had a fireside! and i love the idea of candles on the tree.   it’s christmas week and i feel like a child waiting for santa.   very much in the christmas spirit.  loving the sights and sounds and joy of the season.  this week i am going to try my hand at jambalaya!  [...]

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make my day monday

marmee craft from north carolina, usa.  curious whimsy prints.  always makes me smile.  Marjorie Liucci makes my day with her adorable ladies.  be sure to visit her shop and her cozy little whimsy nook – blog for more wonderfulness.  her shop is closed until after 12/29 for the holidays.  here are some of her prints [...]

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