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Friday, February 8, 2013

Everyday Blessings

 

“As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness -- just the pure air to breathe and the strength to breath it; just warmth and shelter and home folks; just plain food that gives us strength; the bright sunshine on a cold day; and a cool breeze when the day is warm.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder
          My common, everyday blessing today is just noticing the beauty around me.        For the lovers of teapot china, the teapot was a gift in 1995 by my husband from      Victoria Magazine, Welbeck - Royal Winton.
What are you noticing today? 
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17 comments:

  1. La Tea DahFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Lovely post --- beautiful, beautiful teapot with such sweet sentiments attached --- and the flowers are simply delightful!

    Today --- I am noticing bright sunshine and blue skies. For some that might seem mundane, but since we haven't seen sunshine much at all for the past few months, it is especially welcome.

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  2. Time Traveling in CostumeFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    How pretty! I have the same teapot but in the black color background. Now they're too pricey to buy more.
    Val

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  3. paris parfaitFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Gorgeous teapot and the flowers are a perfect accompaniment! And Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the "Little House on the Prairie" books - such wise words!

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  4. JeanieFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Your little chintz pot is so pretty! Just makes me smile all over!

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  5. Gigi ThibodeauFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I love this quote from LIW, and your teapot is so pretty! I was just out shoveling during the first round of the blizzard that's hitting us here on the East Coast, and I couldn't help but look up into the trees and be thankful, as the snow fell all around me, that I live in such a beautiful place. xo Gigi

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  6. S. EtoleFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Enjoying a blue sky here as more snow is predicted for the weekend.

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  7. Painting the hamptonsFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Beautiful

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  8. Relyn LawsonFebruary 8, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    When I saw this image I gasped. I thought to myself, "Oh, gosh. She has the teapot I fell in love with in Victoria magazine years ago." Then I read your small print. Such synchronicity.

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  9. LaurieFebruary 8, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    I love Laura Ingalls Wilder. And the tea pot! Today I'm noticing snow. Lots and lots of snow! But it is really quite pretty.

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  10. Linda PFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    I'm noticing the sunrise and hoping it will be another day of dry weather with some sunny moments.
    The teapot is lovely and the quote is a good one. Happy day, dear blog friend!

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  11. BernideenFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    That was truly the most wonderful chintz teapot - the Victoria Magazine one - beautiful!

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  12. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 9, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    I love that quote by LIW! Her birthday was last week. the Welbeck chintz teapot from your husband is really lovely. The square shape adds formality.

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  13. Two Cottages And TeaFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Such a pretty teapot and how wonderful of hubby to buy it for you! Love the quotes! I am your newest follower and will be back to see your previous posts soon!
    Nancy

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  14. RosemaryFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Beautiful post... lovely composition... am noticing the many blessings of family.

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  15. Angela McRaeFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    I have that same teapot and absolutely adore it! Probably my all-time favorite, and I'm happy to know we share a love for it!

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  16. Pearl MapleFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    That is a beautiful post and thought, funny I was thinking of using the same quote for my theme this week.

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  17. somepinkflowersFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    {{{ aaaahhhh ...
    thank you for this, dear:

    """... They are the things
    that fill our lives with comfort
    and our hearts with gladness.""" }}}


    today i am noticing
    how wonderful
    the world
    is
    Right Where
    i am ...

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