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Good Morning All ~

Today Pete & I are going to Arlington Gardens in Pasadena California.

Here we are sitting in one of many meditation areas.  The gardens are just beautiful.

Along the path we came upon the “Wish Tree Garden” As you can see many wishes are put onto these trees.  It was very touching.

We then noticed this amazing wildflower meadow ~ the flowers are so beautiful walking through this area.

A few more pictures of this beautiful spot in Pasadena, California

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter and a wonderful day.

Much love,

Rose

Good Morning My Friends ~

Today I would like to share with you some pictures of our visit to California ~

I went to lunch with my beautiful sister Mary Ann ~

We went to Cordiano Winery, an intimate family owned winery in Escondido Ca.

We sat for 2 hrs and just enjoyed each other and these wonderful views.

Just a few more pictures of this amazing winery.

Having a wonderful visit with my sister and her husband

Next up will be our girls and of course Brian.

Talk to you all real soon.

Much love,

Rose

Good Morning My Friends ~

Today I want to share a little bit of Spring ~

As you enter our home ~~~

This is on the patio door.

So here we go ~

I had the basket on the front door, but everything else including the little basket on the door to the patio was $32.00 which includes the ribbon, flowers and the cute little sign that say “Happy Easter”  Not bad for a day out shopping.

All was purchased at Hobby Lobby.

Here are a few other shots of spring.

I love the softness of the colors, so spring…

Enjoy your day

Much love,

Rose

Morning Friend ~

Something I made for Valentine’s Day, but can be used through spring.  It’s so delicate just perfect for your spring decor.

It was so simple – Just a few things needed to make this pretty little heart.

Things needed:

DAS air dry molding clay ~ (get at Amazon)

Mod Podge

Wood Skewer

Rolling Pin

Cookie cutter (used a heart ~ Valentine’s Day)

Tissue Paper ( of your choice ) I used roses because it was Valentine’s Day.

Small disposable paint brush

Paint color of your choice (I had patio paint and it worked wonderful)

Directions:

This molding clay is great ~ Just kneed it for a bit – this makes it easier to roll out.

After you roll out the clay use the cookie cutter and make your heart.  Use the wood skewers to poke a hole (if you want to hang it with a ribbon or jute)  You can also put a magnet on the back ~

Let sit over night so it completely dries.

When the hearts are dry ~ paint the entire heart ~ Use just a small amount of paint, and add water ~ Adding the water makes a consistency like water colors.

Cut out pieces of the tissue paper that you would like on the heart.

Put the mod podge on sections of the heart (I like working in small sections ~ this way it is easier to deal with the mod podge, and the tissue paper)

When you have the look you like put mod podge all over the top of the heart and let dry for a few hours.

Then do the same to the back of the heart.  (This is optional ~ I did the back because I was hanging it) I think if you are using a magnet – there is no need to do the same to the back.

I used 2 coats of mod podge ~ I think 2 coats looks best

Enjoy!!

This was fun ~

Have an amazing day

Much love,

Rose

Happy Friday Friends ~

So today I decided to make these delicious shortbread heart cookies ~

Just in time for Valentine’s Day.

I found them on a blog I follow call  “Everyday Occasions”  here is her recipe.

http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2016/01/shortbread-heart-sandwich-cookies.html?m=1

The recipe is quite simple, but if you decide to leave the dough in the fridge over night leave it out on your counter for awhile.  The dough needs to be room temperature.  Always flour the surface and the rolling pin before rolling out the dough.

I’m so happy with the way they came out.

~ Before going into the oven ~

~ Another picture before going into the oven ~

~ Just out of the oven ~

~ Just out of the oven ~

~ Another picture ~

~ After the preserves has been applied ~

~ All Finished ~

~ The inside heart ~

Little Hints:

1-)  When cutting out the center heart I found it easier when the heart was on the cookie sheet.  I cut a few out and tried to transfer to cookie sheet and they fell apart.

2-)  When ready to add the preserves put into a small plastic bag and cut the corner.  It is so much easier to apply to the cookie.

3-)  You can certainly use the icing, but I know Pete ~ he likes the confectionery sugar only.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all.

Much love,

Rose

p.s.  Thank you Jenny for your amazing recipe.

Hi Everyone~

Hope you are all having a great week.  I was busy looking on Pinterest this morning and came across this ~

Looks great right !!!!

Well the recipe is so simple ~

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup sliced cucumbers
• 2 limes, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Water

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a half-gallon jar, or a 2 quart pitcher, layer the strawberries, cucumbers, lime slices, and mint leaves with the ice cubes. Fill jar or pitcher with water. Let chill for 10 minutes, and then enjoy!

Actually it’s hard to find organic strawberries right now, so I substitute the strawberries for pink grapefruit.  It’s delicious.

It’s February already so lets get started with good health.

Enjoy your day and, drink up.

Much love,

Rose

Happy Sunday Friends ~

You know it’s been very sunny in the morning for more than a week, and then the sun go away in the afternoon.  As I am doing the things I normally do around the house I have noticed this happening all week.   By the time I finally get going the sun is gone.  I have been seeing the house look very different on those afternoons.

I just knew I needed a change, just a small little change.  I found this beautiful little cabinet on Decor Style.  Pete is giving me for this for Valentine’s Day  ~ YEA  ~

If you know me ~ you know I usually get Christmas, Birthday, Valentine’s Day, Mothers Day & Anniversary way before that day arrives.

This time the gift I received for Valentine’s Day was only 3 weeks early.

I love it.  I wanted something I could hang on the wall, but living in a condo there are pipes behind this wall, and God forbid we hit one of them ~ well the lady who lives below us would have a flood.

When I received this cabinet, I loved how it looked sitting on the counter.

Here are a few more pictures.  Enjoy  ~&~

Have a wonderful Sunday

Much love,

Rose

I have something new, and fun in my Etsy store.  I am thinking a little bit ahead, but before you know it summer will be here, and those flip flops will be out of storage.

So here is the new item – Pretty and colorful ankle bracelets ~

These are made with Japanese seed beads, sterling silver chain, wire, and clasp.

More colors are available just go to ~

https://www.etsy.com/listing/263533008/sterling-silver-ankle-bracelet-with-size?ref=shop_home_active_1

Just a few more pictures of the bracelet

Hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Much love,

Rose

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