~ A Great Little Used Book Store ~

I just love this little used book store....it has a huge selection of paper back and hard back books and what is especially nice it is so neat and well organized, plus the owner plays the most lovely classical music.....makes browsing most enjoyable. Right now I'm reading The Shack....I'm nearly finished and I got to looking at my book stash. Oh, my gosh...not many there, only three....I need more. I have a little list of books I'm looking for, so I headed to Crawford's. I didn't find any from my list but I did find these........

Two cozy mysteries and a newish Sandra Brown which looks good plus two more. This should keep me busy for awhile.......reading is wonderful, I've travelled the world without leaving my little home. If you are a reader you know what I mean..if not, find a book and enjoy....hugs, Linda

~ A Sweet Win ~

Recently, Robin at Bittersweet Punkin had a Spring give-away and I was the lucky winner. Look at the pretty package she sent.....all wrapped in blue with the most precious handmade tag and a lovely note. Let me show you what I won.....

Spring cookie cutters. Aren't these the cutest? I love them all, but I especially like the umbrella and chick. Look what cute cookies they make.

Some I frosted and added sprinkles and I some I just used the pink and yellow sprinkles...both got a thumbs up from Carl. I'm going to have a bunny with a cup of coffee....hurry on over. I'd love for you to join me. Hugs, Linda

~ Flowers And A Pink Vase ~

Yesterday was just a beautiful first day of Spring, and as if right on cue one of my Calla Lillies bloomed...it is just so pretty. I have three more buds ready to open too....plus lots of these

sweeties blooming. Are these Dewdrops...that's what I've always called them. The Dewdrops have been blooming for about a week....I love to cut them and keep fresh little bouquets in the house. Today there is a light rain and I had to rescue my Calla Lilly........

If you look closely I think you may be able to see the rain drops on the leaves. I also cut another small bunch of Dewdrops and put them in.....

this pretty little pink glass, it has the prettiest little flowers etched in it. Carl found it at the flea market today and thought it was a bud vase...it might be a wine flute, but it's going to be my bud vase now.

Enjoy the weekend...hugs, Linda

~ A Happy Day To You ~

Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone. Hugs, Linda

~ Look What I Found ~

Last week Lisa and I went to the neatest shop. Cost Plus ~ World Market. It's filled with wonderful goods, trinkets and treasures, plus unusual and delicious foods, candies, cookies, jams etc. from around the world... and look what I found. Licorice Altoids! I love licorice and I nearly danced a jig when I saw these.

They taste just like black licorice and have a little bite to them.....love them. I've got to be careful and not eat them like candy, it's tempting. Do you like licorice? I wish you could just reach in and take one, if your are a licorice lover I know you'd like these. Have a great day...hugs, Linda

~ Spring Tulips ~

Today was a play day for me. Lisa had the day off and we had a great time shopping, a nice lunch at Chili's and then made a quick stop at the market for a few essentials plus.... a bouquet of beautiful tulips from my sweet daughter. They are so pretty and just shout Spring, I love them. Happy weekend everyone...see you next week. Hugs, Linda

~ Lunch With The Girls ~

The second Tuesday of each month is always the Johnson girls lunch party get together. We are all friends from high school (Hiram Johnson H.S.)and some of us have known each other since elementary school. It's always a fun day and yesterday was no exception. We met at Chevys for lunch, they serve the most delicious Mexican food.

Here we are waiting for our lunch....this is the neatest group of ladies...starting on the left is Ann, Judy, me, Janice, Marcia, Jeanie, Susan and Sharon. We had lots of catching up to do, it's always fun to hear the latest news and what everyone has been up to. Oh , here's lunch. Look at this delicious combination plate.....

Judy had.....yummy. Doesn't that look too delish? I had....

the best Chicken Cesar Salad, it was wonderful. Everyone had something different and it was all so good. As I said, a fun day.....friends, good conversation and yummy food...a great combination. Until next month...be well. Hugs, to all...Linda