Lavender Tea Cups

As you know from my past posts, I love Lavender and Tea.  I found two beautiful tea cups, saucers and dessert plates at the Antique Mall.  A very thrifty find.  Later this year I'm giving a tea for my dear friends celebrating 42 years of friendship.  I have been collecting three piece tea sets and the two lavender sets were the last to complete a place setting for twelve.  It's so nice to have a matching cup, saucer and dessert plate.  

   

The tea cup, saucer and dessert plate are 'Lavender' Archive Collectable Teas, Royal Albert, Bone China.

This vintage square table cloth is so lovely with my thrifty silver-plated tray on top.

The vintage tea napkin is on top of the thrifty silver-plated tray.

Lots of Lavender

Oh the sweet smell of lavender from my garden.

I hope you have enjoyed your visit to My Cozy Corner.  I love sharing my treasures with such wonderful friends. 

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I'm linking to

Southern Hospitality for Thrifty Monday
A Stroll thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Coastal Charm for Thrifty Tuesday
Lady Katherine Tea Parlor for Tea Time Tuesday

Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday
Artful Afirmations for Tea Cup Tuesday
Silken Purse for Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday
Martha's Favorites for Tea Cup Tuesday

Thanks again for visiting and please come again

xoxo
Betty

Tablescape #6

You are Cordially Invited to Dessert

When I was a little girl I would listen to my dad play the violin in the evenings before I went to bed.  I loved listening to the music.    My daughter inherited the violin and the case.  In all  her wisdom she took the violin to a fellow who restores antique instruments.   He worked his magic and now  the violin plays beautifully.   But, the violin case was another story. According to the master repairman,  after years of storage the old case was not the best place for a beautiful instrument.  So I was lucky to receive the violin case and wanted to share the story of the violin case with you.

Don't you think we need some dessert to go along with our violin story?  I do.

I set the table. The dessert and cordials are waiting.

My dad started playing the violin about the age of 12.  He played in the high school orchestra and when he was 17 he would take his fiddle, meet two friends who played guitars and they would have a jam session.  They sure played some  jazzy tunes in 1934.

I thought you would love some Creme Brulee with your cordial.

And a musical napkin to dab your lips.

A beautiful glass for water.

And of course a small silver cordial.

I invited 'Sally Holmes' to the party.  The rose bush is over 8 feet high and blooms all spring and summer long.  It is amazing.

I thought I would change the setting a bit.  Which way do you like the napkin?

  Yum.......

And, that is the story of the violin case.

The old bow is still in the case.  The violin has a brand new bow.

I hope you enjoyed your dessert and cordial.  I have enjoyed sharing my story with you. 

White Dishes: World Market

Clear Dishes: Church Rummage Sale

Black Dishes: 99 cent store

Flatware: Flatware from my kitchen - everyday

Cordials: Estate Sale

Beautiful Glasses: Gift from my son and daughter-in-law

Napkins: Handmade on Monday - Sheet music material from  Jo-Ann Fabrics 

Black vase: Antique Mall - two dollars 

Place mats: Ross - four dollars

Creme Brulee ramekins: gift from son and daughter-in-law

Creme Brulee Dr Oetker mix from World Market. It is so delicious

I am sharing my post with:

Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday

Suzanne @ Coloradolady for Vintage Thingie Thursday

Cindy @ My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Michael @ Designs by Gollum for Foodie Friday

and

Vanessa @ Southern in my Heart for Inspiration Friday

Thank you again for stopping by for a visit.  Please link back to the creative blogs and visit the wonderful  posts.

Thanks again

xoxo

Betty 

Corfu

We are off to Corfu, Greece this week.  This port of call was on July 29, 2010.  A beautiful Thursday morning.  Off we go.....

We passed through the main part of the town of Corfu and headed out into Corfu's lush and verdant countryside of olive, orange and lemon trees.  Our destination was the village of Gastouri, where we visited the Achillion-the mansion built by the Empress Elisabeth of Austria and later owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II.  Its beautiful gardens and statues have been left intact for visitors to admire.  We continued to Kanoni for a distant view of the convent of Vlacherna and Mouse Island.  We returned to town by a different route and took a walk through the narrow streets of the old district.  We stopped at the beautiful St. Spiridon church before returning to the ship.

Hope you enjoy the beautiful sights of Greece and thank you for visiting me at My Cozy Corner.

I am happy to join Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday.

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xoxo
Betty

My Angel Bathroom

My guest bathroom had water damage to the floor and was repaired in March.  I have been busy collecting angels to accessorize the Angel Bathroom.  I have found cute things at estate sales, antique malls, and yard sales.  I have painted frames, painted angels and now it is time to reveal my bathroom metamorphosis.

The bathroom is used mostly by my six granddaughters, and I wanted to make it very special for them.  Because they are my angels.

BEFORE

NOW THIS IS AFTER

Paint color - Linen E50 ACE Paint

New Floor - Mannington, Benchmark sheet vinyl

I found the sweet little bottles at a yard sale, and I love my lavender

I wanted to accessorize with My Favorite Things.  Of course Angels and Lavender

This print is 'Angels with Garland' by Carlo Maratti.  I found it at the antique mall where I have My Cozy Corner booth.  It was just across the isle and was half price for $25.00.  I have the print hanging over the bathtub and when the girls are in the bathroom I can hear them giggle when they look at the angels

Smelling Lavender Bath Salts is so wonderful.  I found the silver-plated dish at one of the estate sales  for $1.00.

My granddaughters love my perfume bottles.  I think they pick them up and try them out while they are in the bathroom.  I just love having something beautiful for them to see and touch.

Lavender and Angel

Angel and Lavender

I painted this angel off white to give her a softer appeal

What a beautiful expression of love the cherubs are giving to their work.

This print is 'Cherubs Sculpture' by Angelica Kauffman

I love this angel.  I think a plant would go nicely on the stand.

And, lastly my beautiful night light.  She glows so softly at night.

I hope you have enjoyed my BEFORE AND AFTER.

I'm joining Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

I'm joining Ronda @ Southern Hospitality for Thrifty Monday

I'm joining Marty @ A Stroll thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday

and

Linda @ Coastal Charm for Thrifty Tuesday

Thanks for your visit.  Please leave a comment and join as a new follower.

xoxo

Betty

Dubrovnik

I would like to share the second port of call on our anniversary cruise.  Hope you enjoy.

Dubrovnik, Croatia July 28, 2010.

I loved Dubrovnik.  From a scenic view point, we had a magnificent view over Dubrovnik and its Riviera.  We had a pleasant drive along the coastline and through the picturesque villages of the green and fertile Konavle valley.  We headed to Cavtat, with a palm-lined seashore and numerous cafes.  We walked along the beautiful seafront promenade.  At the eastern entrance to the Old Town in Ploce Square we stopped for refreshments and watched a performance that included regional costumes, songs and dances from various Croatian provinces.  After the performance we walked from Ploce Square to Pile Square to finish our beautiful tour, and return to the ship for lunch.

Thank you for stopping by to catch a snippet or two of the sights of Dubrovnik along the Adriatic Sea, and viewing the beautiful world as seen thru my eyes. 

I am joining Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday.

I am also joining Vanessa @ Southern in my Heart for Inspiration Friday.

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xoxo

Betty

VINTAGE MIRROR

MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER'S MIRROR

When my Paternal Grandmother died.  My father inherited this mirror.

I always admired it when I was a child.  After my father passed away in November 2001.  My mother gave me the MIRROR. 

The MIRROR is a Victorian cast metal mirror with two candle holders.

My father was born in 1917 and the MIRROR  was in the family since the 1890's

I  love the detail on the MIRROR and it is just a treasure to me.

Today I am joining Cindy @ My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

and

Laurie @ Bargain Hunting with Laurie

for A Few of my Favorite Things Saturday

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xoxo

Betty

THANK YOU

First, I would like to thank all my followers. I am proud that you like my blog enough to follow my activities each day.  When I retired from working many years.  I decided to enjoy one day at a time.  On  February 1, 2009 my husband had five way bypass surgery.  From that day until today. I have woke up each morning and have not planned the events of the day.  I do the next right thing and trust that everyday is my best day.  During the last eighteen months I have been amazed at the wonderful life that I have been blessed with.  My husband is recovering, and I am discovering.  2010 has been an awesome year so far.  I call this year the year of fun.

Fun enjoying myself

Fun enjoying my family and friends

Fun traveling

Fun celebrating a milestone in my marriage.

Fun blogging

January 1, 2010 I started to blog.  I receive so much enjoyment out of creating posts, designing my blog, and the most important part is sharing with my followers the wonderful life I have today.  I am not rich and I am not poor.  I have a value of the dollar and try to express myself in a kind and loving way.  Thank you for joining me on a journey of self expression through words and photographs.

Always,
Betty