Scattered Thoughts From A Maryland Cottage

Scattered Thoughts From A Maryland Cottage
The Yin and Yang of Thankfulness
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts

Monday, September 19, 2011

Rustic Rainy Day... Warm Kitchen, Natural Ideas

Rustic Rainy Days In My Kitchen....
we've had our share of rainy days in Maryland lately... so I'm trying to go with the flow, think positive, enjoy inside ideas, reflect on other's talents and read favorite books...
I could not put this down... have you read it?
Then I looked at Etsy, another place I love to peek...
look at the ideas people have!
so while I put a pot of soup on to slowly cook...
hearty aromas from the kitchen
are wonderful on a chilly, rainy day don't
you agree?
acorns by ronc3m  Etsy seller
burlap wreath by BrushStrokesStitches
boot liners WithThe Rain

fall festive pumpkins! LunaCaCo
dessert.... warm sliced pears and apples glazed 
with cinnamon, brown sugar, a touch of Frangelico 
before serving on vanilla bean ice cream
 on estate sale find pottery dishes. Jenn

Monday, December 13, 2010

Helping You Not Have To Roam! Shopping Ideas For You...

Where You wander...
Where You Roam...
Hope You Find...
Cool Things...
For Your Home!
mittens = always a hit!
6Miles at Etsy
Adopt a Shelter Pet

a dvd or a book
cookbooks & journals too!
groovy hats Tosweetpeafromme at Etsy
grab a recipe and bake some cookies
from one of the wonderful blog bakers
check out Mennonite Girls Can Cook!
Ornaments...
I don't even have grandchildren yet!
baby gifts made by everyone at Etsy
so get on the ball!
quit fooling around!
fight like a girl!!!
not really... just have fun! Jenn

Monday, May 3, 2010

Monday - HE Restoreth My Soul - My Saturday Adventure at The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

i went to the MARYLAND SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL on saturday with my friend rachel... i don't weave, spin, knit, crochet, I'm allergic to wool, love to eat lamb ( just couldn't that day ) - and adore animals and creative talents of others along with neutral and vivid colors....we had a blast....I used my inhaler...lol. jennifer
At first glance the song's refrain, as written on the sheet music, seems to be meaningless:

Mairzy doats and dozy doats and liddle lamzy divey
A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you?
Mairzy doats and dozy doats and liddle lamzy divey
A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you?
However, the lyrics of the bridge provide a clue:
If the words sound queer and funny to your ear, a little bit jumbled and jivey,
Sing "Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy."
there was every shape,size and breed of lamb,llamas big and small,sheering, contests,ice cream,corn dogs,skeins,maas and baas,lamb kabobs,lamb burgers,chilled soft drinks, weavers, spinners, greeting cards, looms, hats, scarves, shawls, gloves,jewelry,lessons, plants,flowers,veggies,
pink slippers,
even bunnies!
23rd Psalm


The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou annointest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.

another song I was hummy today..."How Great Thou Art"...Jennifer
yup sometimes I'm silly, sometimes I'm sweet tee hee





Thursday, April 29, 2010

BALLS! Kitty in the basket or Decorating Tip # 1

my friend ann was able to purhase balls
soft     grassy
base           ruff

hard                    round             old
scruffy
balls



then she displayed them
in
urns











baskets
a simple idea that looks very basic yet cool for spring and summer if you like MULTIPLES, COLLECTIONS, SPHERES, BALLS & SPORTS.
line the baskets with a bandana or burlap, a linen towel, tie a colorful ribbon on the handle
pool balls and tennis balls look great too - how about a mini urn with golf balls - a great gift if you do it up in a clever way - COME ON - let's see some ideas! Jennifer
send me some photos or suggestions!
just say "'cuse me kitty, you have to move"

Friday, April 9, 2010

Fingerpring Friday - The Road to a Friend's is Never Long - A Recipe For Friday Night

Welcome Friends!
God has touched my life with girlfriends that listen, laugh, cry, encourage, travel, yard sale, junk, craft, blog.....love me and I love them right back!
the coffee talks
the recipe swaps
summer days
family ways
HONEY BLEU CHEESE SLICES
1 loaf of French bread sliced on diagonal not too thick
brush tops with olive oil and toast lightly
top with crumbled bleu cheese then drizzle honey and serve warm with a chilled Chardonnay or wine your choice.
Thank You Lord For My Friends and hopefully Being a Good One.