Hugs from Wisconsin

Last week I traveled to Wisconsin for hugs.
Sit with me as I share those special hugs with you.
On Thursday I drove to a beautiful little town called, Delafield, where I
got the best hugs ever from two bloggers I greatly admire.
beth of be yourself....everyone else is taken and Christina of Soul Aperature both give the best hugs.
What a delight to sit there in a coffee shop and visit for 5 hours.
Yes, you all were mentioned and thought of in our conversation.
There is just something so special about sitting and sharing, plus oh those hugs were the very best.

The picture of the chairs were taken at an antique shop I found that same afternoon.

The August Break (the final day)

Strong Women - Leslie Caron

Recently I read this biography of Leslie Caron.
Some of you may know her for the movies she acted in during the 1950's, such as
An American in Paris, Gigi, and Lili.  She also has continued to act more recently in Chocolat and Law and Order, where she won an Emmy.  She started out as a dancer as a young girl.  Her mother always pushed her to have her own career and not depend on men.  She said, in the book, "that her mother held the philosophy that mothers mustn't praise their children, lest they become complacent".  With this philosophy, Leslie was to become a strong woman and had to learn lessons of love through several marriages and relationships.
I had always been fascinated that when her acting career slowed down, she found other avenues to venture into and without any knowledge on construction oversaw the building of a beautiful restaurant and bed and breakfast in France.

A fascinating woman definitely worth reading about.
I am not finished with the Strong Women Monday series,
but it is time for a give away.  There will be a drawing on Wednesday from everyone leaving a comment on this Strong Women post today.  The gift will be this book, which I know anyone of you would enjoy.

I just returned from Wisconsin yesterday and will share about the trip this week.

Tasha Tudor - Happy Birthday!

 

Celebrate today!
Tasha Tudor's birthday
She was a special lady; so creative and full of imagination.
I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to meet her when she was approaching her 90th birthday.
Visit your local library or bookstore and enjoy the beautiful books she illustrated and wrote.

The August Break

Teaberry's Tea Room

Teaberry’s was created in a lovingly restored Victorian home as a refuge from the outside world. Inside you will feel pampered as the atmosphere is relaxed yet elegant, cozy and never rushed. Fresh flowers and linens adorn each table and the attentive wait staff will take excellent care of you. They believe it is enriching to add beauty and charm to the little details of our lives and at the same time it helps to slow us down as we appreciate the moment. Teaberry’s serves both a full lunch and afternoon tea all day Tuesday through Sunday during normal business hours. Teaberry's also carry's Marmalady's jams and jellies.             Visit Teaberry's at: 2 Main Street, Flemington, New Jersey 08822                            Phone 908-788-1010       Their website is: http://www.teaberrys.com The August Break

Sunshine Rose

Just loved the way the sunshine brightened the rose and my day.
May the sunshine brighten your day today.

The August Break

Summer Goal

Yes!!!!!
My goal, to capture a sweet hummingbird in my camera's eye.
The enticement was there.
I sat quietly and waited, finally I was rewarded.
Did you have a summer goal?

I am flying away for a few days, but your visits will still be a thrill.
I hope you will enjoy the next few days and I will have new stories when I return.

The August Break

Red Plaid

 

Have you ever had a favorite cookbook?
Did it teach you how to cook?
My very worn Red Plaid cookbook did just that for me many years ago.
When my husband and I got married all of a sudden I realized I didn't even know how to boil an egg, let alone make my husband a simple breakfast.  Now why didn't I think of that sooner?  Not sure, but it hadn't even entered my head.  Thank goodness someone gave us this cookbook for a wedding gift.
I soon had it open and it taught me how to cook.
Several years ago my husband thought I needed a new cookbook, but it just wasn't the same.
 I still return often to my Red Plaid cookbook, in fact an apple pie came out of the oven this week.

The August Break