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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Wishing all of my Blogging Friends a Very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Have safe travels.
Mary Waldo and Lili
Friday, October 28, 2016
I'VE BEEN AWAY TO LONG
Don't faint, but here I am with a blog. Just a few things I have been up to and to share with you.
A couple of weeks ago my friend Phyllis and I went to lunch at a wonderful Mexican restaurant and next door there was the BEST gift shop I've seen in a long long time. Everything was drop dead beautiful. Of course, it was decorated to the hilt with Christmas trees, ornaments, Santa's and everything else you could think of. It's called Through The Garden Gate it's in La Habra, CA I hope this will give you some ideas..... I know I have lots going through my head.
Isn't she just the cutest
Gingerbread faux houses of all sizes and forms
All the beautiful garland around the mirror - very nice display.
A small tree with pretty ribbons, Santa's and Elf's on it.
Do you see all the doggies on this tree? It was so darn cute with bones and dogs.
The pillows were stunning, but very expensive.
Wouldn't this been cute Christmas morning set on the table with Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate?
Do you see the Elves climbing up this picture frame from the tree? It was so unusual.
A little better picture of the tree, pillows and frame.
Now you get a full picture of the picture frame with all the decorations around.
This wreath was simply beautiful all in creams and white. Thought of Kris in Chicago land with her beautiful home of creams, and white.
Isn't this the craziest tree you ever seen, it is upside down with the presents up at the top. Guess it would be great if you had little children and they were into everything.
Oh so pretty in silver and white.
This is the view when I first walked into the store, my eye's glazed over and I felt like I was in a dream. Everything was so beautiful. I have to say, I have been to a lot of stores, but this one is the best one of seen in years. I asked the lady at the store who decorated them and she said that there were 15 people who did it all. They did not leave one thing undone.
Lots of one of a kind Santa's all over the store, but a little to thin for me.
Needs more padding.....
I liked the black and white ribbon on this tree, I will be going back to get some, if it's not too expensive.
To cute...
Snow men all over this tree and on the floor.
I thought that I was going to have a heart attack when I saw all the jewels on this stunning ribbon.
Lots of little Santa's all over this tree.
Off to a great lunch with my friend Phyllis at El Cholo which is next door to gift shop.
Here we are, boy was I hungry after all that shopping. It was a belated Birthday lunch from Phyllis
as her back was out on my Birthday. Now I have to find something special for lunch with her because her Birthday is the following Monday.
The following week I took a friend to Shinoda's and Rogers Gardens. I was so disappointed at their decorations that I took very few photo's. I need to take her up to Through The Garden Gate, maybe next week.
No pictures from Shinoda's and here is a couple from Rogers Gardens, very disappointing.
Almost all of trees were tinsel trees and very modern. I didn't like them at all. They had them in red, green, silver and gold very retro. I understand that it is the hot item now.
These pillows were needle point and they had lots and lots of pumpkins.
That's what I have been up to. And how was your week?
Have a wonderful weekend and please let me know if you like this post. We, Waldo, Lili and I love reading them.
Mary
A couple of weeks ago my friend Phyllis and I went to lunch at a wonderful Mexican restaurant and next door there was the BEST gift shop I've seen in a long long time. Everything was drop dead beautiful. Of course, it was decorated to the hilt with Christmas trees, ornaments, Santa's and everything else you could think of. It's called Through The Garden Gate it's in La Habra, CA I hope this will give you some ideas..... I know I have lots going through my head.
He was the most beautiful decorate owl that I have ever seen. Now on to some more pictures.
Better get a glass of wine or coffe as it's a little long post.
I just loved the Gingerbread and Peppermint Tree - I wanted the whole tree with all the decorations.
Isn't she just the cutest
The Santa was just a little to skinny for me, I like big chubby ones.
Gingerbread trains and look at all the faux cookies and cupcakes. WOW
Isn't she just the cutest
Gingerbread faux houses of all sizes and forms
A small tree with pretty ribbons, Santa's and Elf's on it.
Do you see all the doggies on this tree? It was so darn cute with bones and dogs.
The pillows were stunning, but very expensive.
Wouldn't this been cute Christmas morning set on the table with Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate?
Do you see the Elves climbing up this picture frame from the tree? It was so unusual.
A little better picture of the tree, pillows and frame.
Now you get a full picture of the picture frame with all the decorations around.
This wreath was simply beautiful all in creams and white. Thought of Kris in Chicago land with her beautiful home of creams, and white.
Isn't this the craziest tree you ever seen, it is upside down with the presents up at the top. Guess it would be great if you had little children and they were into everything.
Oh so pretty in silver and white.
This is the view when I first walked into the store, my eye's glazed over and I felt like I was in a dream. Everything was so beautiful. I have to say, I have been to a lot of stores, but this one is the best one of seen in years. I asked the lady at the store who decorated them and she said that there were 15 people who did it all. They did not leave one thing undone.
Lots of one of a kind Santa's all over the store, but a little to thin for me.
Needs more padding.....
I liked the black and white ribbon on this tree, I will be going back to get some, if it's not too expensive.
Snow men all over this tree and on the floor.
I thought that I was going to have a heart attack when I saw all the jewels on this stunning ribbon.
Lots of little Santa's all over this tree.
Off to a great lunch with my friend Phyllis at El Cholo which is next door to gift shop.
Here we are, boy was I hungry after all that shopping. It was a belated Birthday lunch from Phyllis
as her back was out on my Birthday. Now I have to find something special for lunch with her because her Birthday is the following Monday.
The following week I took a friend to Shinoda's and Rogers Gardens. I was so disappointed at their decorations that I took very few photo's. I need to take her up to Through The Garden Gate, maybe next week.
No pictures from Shinoda's and here is a couple from Rogers Gardens, very disappointing.
Almost all of trees were tinsel trees and very modern. I didn't like them at all. They had them in red, green, silver and gold very retro. I understand that it is the hot item now.
These pillows were needle point and they had lots and lots of pumpkins.
That's what I have been up to. And how was your week?
Have a wonderful weekend and please let me know if you like this post. We, Waldo, Lili and I love reading them.
Mary
Dwellings ~ Amaze Me Monday
The Dedicated House ~ Make it Pretty Monday
Between Naps On The Porch ~ Metamorphosis Monday
A Stroll Thru Life ~ Inspire Me Tuesday
Confessions of a Plate Addict ~ The Scoop
Coastal Charm ~ Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Savvy Southern Style ~ Wow Us Wednesday
Between Naps on the Porch - Tablescape Thursday
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday
Thoughts of Home on Thursdays @ At Home With Jemm
Monday, September 19, 2016
WHAT SHALL I POST ABOUT ?
Sorry to have taken so long in between posts, but so much has been happening in my life, some good and some not so good. Lots of health issues.
During the month of June I injured myself hoeing the garden and pulled my hip out of wack. I was so scared that I needed a hip replacement, so off to the Doctor I went. I could hardly walk and had to use a walker. The Doctor was going to give me a steroid shot and when she pulled my shirt up, she exclaimed you have Shingles. What.... I had the shot, but, guess again one out of three will get it even with the shot, only not as bad. I didn't feel anything and only a very small spot. It was down hill from there. We had a really hot spell in the 100's and didn't that kick up my COPD. Along with the antibiotics I was given steroids. I really hate them and it threw my system out and I couldn't get enough to eat. I was down for almost three weeks with that. Then my right shoulder and arm started acting up, back to the Doctor and another steroid shot. I couldn't even use my computer. But on to some pictures..........
My Fourth of July tablescape
My Liberty Rooster - he only comes out for 4th of July.
Shaun and Kelly came down on July 2nd, as Shaun was going deep sea fishing out of Newport Harbor for an overnight trip, so Kelly got to stay with grandma, yea. We had a great time, lots of Uno games with Xeoie (across the street from me). Kelly and I got her new Kicks, went to the movies and then out to a spaghetti dinner and then Sunday night I got Tony Roma's ribs, Red Robin fries and onion rings and corn on the cob. For dessert we had strawberry short cake. A good time was had by all.
Sunday night Shaun arrived and picked up Kelly and they started home,
Kelly really had a great time going through my material. I let her pick out whatever she wanted. She took home a whole tub of material, Shaun just rolled his eyes when he saw it. LOL
Went up to my son's for my Birthday and really had a wonderful time. Silly me took my camera, but forgot to take pictures. However, I did get a couple of my granddaughter Kelly with Skittles.
I arrive on Sunday, and my son invited a couple friends for dinner. Wonderful meal - smoked chicken and ribs, wow were they good. Good conversation, dining al fresco. Monday, we took Kelly to Horse Camp (this was her third week). She is in love with horses and has a bank on her desk saving for a horse. We then drove to Santa Cruz, CA which is on the Pacific and is a beach community looking for a home for me. I am not moving but I humored him an played along. He took me back to his home as he had to work from home.
Tuesday, he had to go to work and a friend that I worked with lives up in San Jose and he came and took me to lunch. We had yummy Italian food and talked for hours.
Since this was my actual Birthday we went out to dinner at a very good local restaurant. Kelly and I had cheese ravioli with Shrimp in a lovely lemon sauce. Of course we had to have dessert, my favorite is bread pudding. oh my goodness it was amazing with sauce.
Kelly all dressed to go to Horse Camp - holding Skittles.
You almost see the horses being lead to where they are going to be ridden.
Wednesday, we dropped off Kelly at horse camp and Shaun took me to the airport and I flew home. I must say I really missed my home and my terrific dogs. They were so happy to see me.
Now we are into August and met some really good friends that I used to work with. Michael and Terry are from Ohio so we had dinner with them.
The woman in the red blouse was my assistant and the other lady was my supervisor.
Elsie still works at Amada, but her husband has retired.
Not a great picture, Outback was full and lighting very bad. This is Michael and Terry.
We really had a great time remembering all the hard work and fun times we had.
My friend Jessie took me to see Grease put on by a wonderful group of actors and actresses. They really did an amazing job. This was held at the Buena Park Senior Center, out under the stars. My Birthday gift from her. We had such fun evening.
This little trip is from Friday.
Here we are at Rogers Gardens in Newport Beach. Another Birthday trip (I like getting old LOL)
Just a few pictures we took there acting silly some of the time. This picture is when you first go into the gardens.
Look at those beautiful mums along with the amazing pumpkins. All different colors,and shapes.
We are now entering the scarrrrrrrrrry part of Rogers Gardens. This area was simply amazing. All the things they though of, unbelievable. I will let the picture speak for themselves.
A very scary Snow White.....
It was such a BIG clock that actually worked
Little Red Ridding Hood
Oh grandmother what BIG EYES you have............ the wolf growled
My friend Lupe taking a selfie....
Pretty fall tablescape
We went into the gift shop and some of it was closed due to decorating for Christmas. The Christopher Radko Room was open and I believe it is always open with Christmas ornaments. Here are a few pictures from around that area.
Beautiful Santa's
This is the actual Radko room. I believe the cheapest ornament starts at $25.00 on up into the hundreds.
These trees are stunning, all made from jewelry.
This tells all about the artist - beautiful workmanship.
By this time I was running out of steam, you know that I just turned 81 and it was time to have lunch.
Rogers Gardens opened up a terrific restaurant but were sold out, so we couldn't eat there, but it sure was lovely.
We ended up going to the El Torito for their brunch, which was very good. I was sure tired when I got home, but what a beautiful day with a terrific friend. So many wonderful memories were made.
Just a few pictures of my drought garden.
My beautiful Waldo, who is getting old but loves to be in my pictures. This bush is the ones you see on the freeways here in So CA. You can't kill them, but so pretty with their flowers.
Thank you all for stopping by and I am so sorry that this is such a long post. Hope that you all enjoyed it.
Hoping that you will leave comments as Waldo, Lili and I love reading them.
Mary
During the month of June I injured myself hoeing the garden and pulled my hip out of wack. I was so scared that I needed a hip replacement, so off to the Doctor I went. I could hardly walk and had to use a walker. The Doctor was going to give me a steroid shot and when she pulled my shirt up, she exclaimed you have Shingles. What.... I had the shot, but, guess again one out of three will get it even with the shot, only not as bad. I didn't feel anything and only a very small spot. It was down hill from there. We had a really hot spell in the 100's and didn't that kick up my COPD. Along with the antibiotics I was given steroids. I really hate them and it threw my system out and I couldn't get enough to eat. I was down for almost three weeks with that. Then my right shoulder and arm started acting up, back to the Doctor and another steroid shot. I couldn't even use my computer. But on to some pictures..........
My Fourth of July tablescape
My Liberty Rooster - he only comes out for 4th of July.
Shaun and Kelly came down on July 2nd, as Shaun was going deep sea fishing out of Newport Harbor for an overnight trip, so Kelly got to stay with grandma, yea. We had a great time, lots of Uno games with Xeoie (across the street from me). Kelly and I got her new Kicks, went to the movies and then out to a spaghetti dinner and then Sunday night I got Tony Roma's ribs, Red Robin fries and onion rings and corn on the cob. For dessert we had strawberry short cake. A good time was had by all.
Sunday night Shaun arrived and picked up Kelly and they started home,
Kelly really had a great time going through my material. I let her pick out whatever she wanted. She took home a whole tub of material, Shaun just rolled his eyes when he saw it. LOL
Went up to my son's for my Birthday and really had a wonderful time. Silly me took my camera, but forgot to take pictures. However, I did get a couple of my granddaughter Kelly with Skittles.
I arrive on Sunday, and my son invited a couple friends for dinner. Wonderful meal - smoked chicken and ribs, wow were they good. Good conversation, dining al fresco. Monday, we took Kelly to Horse Camp (this was her third week). She is in love with horses and has a bank on her desk saving for a horse. We then drove to Santa Cruz, CA which is on the Pacific and is a beach community looking for a home for me. I am not moving but I humored him an played along. He took me back to his home as he had to work from home.
Tuesday, he had to go to work and a friend that I worked with lives up in San Jose and he came and took me to lunch. We had yummy Italian food and talked for hours.
Since this was my actual Birthday we went out to dinner at a very good local restaurant. Kelly and I had cheese ravioli with Shrimp in a lovely lemon sauce. Of course we had to have dessert, my favorite is bread pudding. oh my goodness it was amazing with sauce.
Kelly all dressed to go to Horse Camp - holding Skittles.
You almost see the horses being lead to where they are going to be ridden.
Wednesday, we dropped off Kelly at horse camp and Shaun took me to the airport and I flew home. I must say I really missed my home and my terrific dogs. They were so happy to see me.
Now we are into August and met some really good friends that I used to work with. Michael and Terry are from Ohio so we had dinner with them.
The woman in the red blouse was my assistant and the other lady was my supervisor.
Elsie still works at Amada, but her husband has retired.
Not a great picture, Outback was full and lighting very bad. This is Michael and Terry.
We really had a great time remembering all the hard work and fun times we had.
My friend Jessie took me to see Grease put on by a wonderful group of actors and actresses. They really did an amazing job. This was held at the Buena Park Senior Center, out under the stars. My Birthday gift from her. We had such fun evening.
This little trip is from Friday.
Here we are at Rogers Gardens in Newport Beach. Another Birthday trip (I like getting old LOL)
Just a few pictures we took there acting silly some of the time. This picture is when you first go into the gardens.
Boy were those pumpkins expensive.
Look at those beautiful mums along with the amazing pumpkins. All different colors,and shapes.
We are now entering the scarrrrrrrrrry part of Rogers Gardens. This area was simply amazing. All the things they though of, unbelievable. I will let the picture speak for themselves.
It was such a BIG clock that actually worked
Little Red Ridding Hood
Oh grandmother what BIG EYES you have............ the wolf growled
My friend Lupe taking a selfie....
Pretty fall tablescape
We went into the gift shop and some of it was closed due to decorating for Christmas. The Christopher Radko Room was open and I believe it is always open with Christmas ornaments. Here are a few pictures from around that area.
Beautiful Santa's
This is the actual Radko room. I believe the cheapest ornament starts at $25.00 on up into the hundreds.
These trees are stunning, all made from jewelry.
This tells all about the artist - beautiful workmanship.
By this time I was running out of steam, you know that I just turned 81 and it was time to have lunch.
Rogers Gardens opened up a terrific restaurant but were sold out, so we couldn't eat there, but it sure was lovely.
We ended up going to the El Torito for their brunch, which was very good. I was sure tired when I got home, but what a beautiful day with a terrific friend. So many wonderful memories were made.
Just a few pictures of my drought garden.
Thank you all for stopping by and I am so sorry that this is such a long post. Hope that you all enjoyed it.
Hoping that you will leave comments as Waldo, Lili and I love reading them.
Mary
Dwellings ~ Amaze Me Monday
The Dedicated House ~ Make it Pretty Monday
Between Naps On The Porch ~ Metamorphosis Monday
A Stroll Thru Life ~ Inspire Me Tuesday
Confessions of a Plate Addict ~ The Scoop
Coastal Charm ~ Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Savvy Southern Style ~ Wow Us Wednesday
Between Naps on the Porch - Tablescape Thursday
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday
Thoughts of Home on Thursdays @ At Home With Jemm
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