First Lemon Curd

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One of my students brought some lovely Meyer Lemons to me for Christmas. I finally found some spare time to try making Lemon Curd. Oh my, it is wonderful. I am definitely addicted. I have always loved lemon. My Grandma used to make meringue pies. Lemon was my favorite. Every once in a long while, we would get donuts for a treat when I was younger. The lemon-filled was my favorite. 

I found a recipe that calls for creaming the ingredients before cooking.

It is definitely a keeper. Try it here.
It will bring a ray of sunshine to your winter days!
We are thrilled in south Texas to have had some cloudy and rainy weather! The rain is much needed. 
I have been home all week with the flu.(The curd was actually made last week. I'm not blogging in real time!)
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Lorilee

Sweet Gifts!

I want to share some of the sweet Christmas gifts that I received this year. The Bath and Body Works goodies, bottle of wine and ornament are from 2 of my clogging friends. The wine bottle bag and ornament were made by my friend Martha. She is super-talented and has opened an Etsy shop.

She also  made this little "apron" for the wine bottle.

My sweety gave me these "King Ranch" shot glasses.

My teaching partner at school gave me this sweet fern.(along with an ivory poinsettia.)

One of my students brought these beautiul Meyer Lemons to me! I am hoping to plant my own tree this spring.

My sweety also gave me the "Conga Roo's" as I call them. They fit perfectly on a window ledge. 

This pretty Christmas Cactus was one of several gifts from my parents.
I had a very Merry Christmas!
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Lorilee

Pre-Christmas Surprise!

During the week of Thanksgiving, I was surprised with a gift from longtime friend. The bird curio that belonged to my husband's grandmother was moved to our dining area and the barrister shelves took that place. Many of the items in the shelves are from my friend as well. I am so honored to be entrusted with these treasures.

I have admired them since I was in High school. They still contain the original wavy glass.

I also received china and Fostoria. I spent several days doing some major re-arranging in my large curio, hutch and other cabinets! Then the Christmas decorating began, which didn't leave much time for blogging. Now that I am out of school until the New Year,so I hope to catch up on blogging and many other things.
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Lorilee

Birthday Roo!

 I celebrated my 47th Birthday in October. This handsome rooster was a gift from my Pop and Stepmom!

I think he is so handsome!
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Lorilee

Theodore

This box arrived on my front porch on St. Valentine's Day.

Theodore arrived from my husband. My Mum's childhood rocking chair is a perfect fit.

It says "Born in Vermont" in his eyes!

What a sweet face! Thank you, sweety!

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Lorilee

I Won a Giveaway!

I recently won these sweet earrings from Holly at My Sister's Suitcase. The giveaway was in celebration of reaching 100 followers. She and her sister, Nat, have a fun blog to visit! Thank you for the earrings, Holly!

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Lorilee

Marjolein Bastin

Yes, it has been a month since Christmas, but I wanted to share this gift I received. It is a Marjolein Bastin figurine. She is one of my favorite illustrators. I love her attention to detail. Of course, her subject matter is also a favorite of mine, birds and flowers.Thank you, Pat.
Kidney stone update- The stint has been removed, and I am returning to work. I went to get some much needed groceries today. I also made a detour into Hobby Lobby. I'll share my purchase later. I haven't been anywhere but the doctor's office or hospital since January 2. I am elated to feel like my old self again!
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Lorilee

Another Hobby to try!

Another win!!! Such cute ideas for using all that kitty hair! I'm thinking of using the technique for Christmas ornaments to put on my tree to represent each of  my kitties! A big "Thank You" to Jamie at C.R.A.F.T. I love her "card". She used cardboard from a cereal box and stamped and embellished it! She is awesome.

I thought I'd share a few photos of my fur "donors". This is Little Rascal. He was rescued as a 4 week old kitten from the side of the road. My 16-year-old brought him home.

This is Samson. He was adopted from our local Adopt-A-Pet. He was already all grown up when we brought him home.

I probably won't get much hair until spring! Then let the grooming begin!

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Lorilee

The start of it all!

I was so excited to be the winner of this beautiful enamel sign made by RAMSIGN in Denmark! It was a giveaway from Joy at Joys of Home! I love her blog. It is the place to go for ideas and inspiration.

Of course, one new thing makes its surroundings look tired and worn! So, I will be repainting the doors and shutters of our home. After mulling over three colors from Sherwin Williams (Tricorn, Sealskin, and Blackbean), I decided on Tricorn. Hopefully, I can get this project done this weekend in between the housecleaning and laundry.

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Lorilee

Birthday for the Birds!

 I celebrated my birthday last Thursday. It was a birthday for the birds. A good friend I work with at school gave me the stained glass hook with a birdseed cake and holder.

 My 16-year-old son gave me a hopper style bird feeder.

Lucky me and lucky birds!
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Lorilee

A treasure!

 I am thrilled to have this beautiful dresser that belonged to a dear departed friend's grandmother. I have always admired it and feel so honored to be entrusted with it.

 My husband, teenager and I spent the Sunday before school started playing musical furniture! I emptied my dresser, and we moved it to the teens room. I have the treasure. My husband emptied the bureau/chest of drawers, and we moved it to my craft room. My son emptied his dresser, and it is in our bedroom for my husband.(It is an old dresser that was at my Granny's and then in my parents' attic. My husband rebuilt it and refinished it. It was literally falling apart.)

 I love the beautiful details on my dresser. I was thrilled to receive TWO keys that go with it for the drawers.

 The mirror and perfume bottles also belonged to my friend. (She was also my Mom's best friend.)

 The blue bottles were my Mom's, the other items were my friend's. The school photo is my Dad and the other is my Mom and my Granny.

 The gold and glass "dresser set" were also my friend's grandmother's.

Yes, that Sunday WAS two weeks ago, and I am just now getting around to sharing!
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Lorilee

Sweet people!

I am blessed to know so many sweet and thoughtful people! A sweet lady that I just met recently gave this stepping stone/plaque to me because she knows how special cardinals are to me. I think it is beautiful. It is hanging on my front porch to welcome all who come to my home.
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Lorilee

Bristley Hen!

I have been meaning to share this sweet chicken bootscraper that I received as a Birthday gift in October. I think she is absolutely adorable! What shall I name her?

Gifted Goodies!

I wanted to share some neat things I received for Christmas. The monogram candle is actually battery powered AND scented.

I have acquired quite a bit of silver jewelry. This set of jewelry keepers is made for silver! I love that the pockets are transparent!

The small one is the perfect size for weekend trips. I also received the sweet cardinal earrings!

This "medicine" display cabinet is from the same friend. I found the perfect place for it. Hopefully, I will get it hung soon. Thank you,Mum. After spending much of Saturday taking it easy with the "bug" that got me, I have been hard at work taking down the Christmas tree and decorations today.

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Lorilee