Tea on Tuesday

This is actually a picture I took last Tuesday- it was supposed to be T.o.T. Part 2, but never got posted!!!
While searching for cassava, I found, not cassava, but a mother load of tea, in an obscure little shop in town.
DH waited in the car - he knew this would take a while for me to make a decision!!!
Well, a week has passed - I have tried the Egyptian Chamomile - it's good - with a hint of anise or licorice- very aromatic. The Scandinavian crispbread was a disappointment, as was the dipping oil. The crispbread was on sale - from $1.49 to 49 cents!!! That should have been my first clue!! I couldn't find an expiration date, and the store employees/owners did not speak much English. I figured it was worth risking 49 cents!! It was not!!! LOL

The TNT, is on the taste testing list for today - but I am a tad bit scared!!! From the description on the label - it is very potent, cures all ills, and is probably highly caffeinated!!! It comes in a roll, and you break off a disk to brew. As strong as it seems to be, I may break off a teeny portion of a disk!!! I actually gave one to a friend last week - I haven't yet heard what she thought!!!

So, here's hoping I don't end up bouncing off the walls today, since I live a relatively caffeine free life, as a rule!!!

Please join us for a cup of your favorite on Tuesdays, and share...............
Kimmie, Patty, Nancy- there's always room for more!!!

Another Giveaway

There is an English photographer

who does wonderful b and W photos- he's having a monthly giveaway! It is worth a visit!!! His name is Highton Ridley, tell him I sent you!!!

Join Getting Arboreal

Julie has a wonderful blog called Land of Lost Luggage

She's got a cool collaboration going on - pick a tree - any tree- your favorite tree- or a tree you'd like to become acquainted with! In photographs, Julie wants us to follow the changes in that chosen tree, from summer to fall, and winter to spring.

Kinda neat, huh?
Got to her link above for the exact details, but get out there and take some pix, before the trees start to change - time is running out!!!


I chose the mighty oak (at least I'm pretty sure it's an oak - it's definitely mighty!!! I will have to look it up and be sure!!!)

A Forest Hymn
by Wm Cullen Bryant

..............Be it ours to meditate,
In these calm shades, thy milder majesty,
And to the beautiful order of the works
Learn to conform the order of our lives.

We Have a WINNER!!!!!

I thank everyone for following!!! I actually got 76 - woohoo!!!!!

After picking the old fashioned way, names on paper (I have alot of free time! Ha!)- the winner is....................................



SANDI!!!!!!!!!

She writes a blog called A Legacy of Stitches- be sure to visit her!!!

Follow the Giveaways

I have 74, 74, 74, 74!!!!! Do I hear 75????????

I only need ONE more follower to reach 75 and have the giveaway!!! Surely there is one more person who wants to follow this Pied Piper??????


Also, visit my friend Linda at Fiber Fabrications

She's having a great giveaway also - and is very talented, with a very interesting blog!!!!

More Dance Totes

Here are 2 more of the dance totes I have been making for a local studio. They seem to like them, several have sold already.
They are each one of a kind (OOAK)- all made from recycled items, tablerunners, placemats, curtain tiebacks- whatever strikes my fancy!

The smaller one is made from a left over piece of upholstery fabric with a curtain tieback strap. The strap is attached to a pair of vintage yarn spindles.
Each tote has two pockets- one for each of the dancer's shoes.

The other fringed beauty is made out of a unique table runner/scarf. I was not quite sure of it's original use, but it lent itself perfectly to this tote, which I think has already sold!

Only 2 more!!!

I am up to 73 followers!!Woohoo!!! Only need 2 more to have the drawing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go here, become a follower and leave a comment!!!