Gift Flower

 I got this lovely cyclamen over the holiday.

 

Love the ruffled bloom.  Not the easiest plant to care for though!  Visit Today's Flowers # 175 for more flowers and maybe how to care for them!

Estate Sale Score

We got these over the last few weeks.  Two great quilts, total $100.  I passed up a yellow/white at $30 that had some major fabric issues.  I saw it last week in my favorite shop for $80.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've washed one since we had a day in the 60's.  You can see the color of the water.

 

 

Three washes later.

 Drying on the deck, really white.  Thanks Oxyclean.

 

 All different patterns in the design.

Ready for the guest room bed.  These dishes were $5 each.

We had delirious oyster stew in them for Christmas eve dinner.  So easy....diced sweet potato, leeks, T minced ginger sauteed in butter and oil till soft, a bit of flour to thicken, milk, oyster juices.  I used my immersion blender, then added oysters and cooked till they curled.   A little salt and pepper and delish first course before the baked salmon with spinach/feta stuffing.

Double Digits

It's hard to believe.  Double boys.

Now in double digits.

My best Christmas present (after them).

 

Happy Birthday to two super guys.

Before and After

Christmas Eve:  The Before

Wrapped and ready.

 

The After Gifts: 
Music Lessons

  

I may regret the amp.

 

Boy toys

 

 

Microscope

 

 Remains of the day.

I hope your day was Merry and Bright.