Iconic Fork Sculpture at Local Austin Restaurant
F e b r u a r y
Original by Patience Brewster, Patience Brewster Inc.
Used With Permission
How can it be that we've
turned the calendar to a new month?
February 2 ~ Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil and other famous groundhogs
around did not see their shadows this morning.
According to legend,
"There is no shadow to be cast; an early spring is forecast!"
Used With Permission
How can it be that we've
turned the calendar to a new month?
February 2 ~ Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil and other famous groundhogs
around did not see their shadows this morning.
According to legend,
"There is no shadow to be cast; an early spring is forecast!"
Detail of Vintage Ball Gown of San Antonio, TX Fiesta Queen
February 8 ~ Chinese New Year 2016
Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is one of the
most important celebrations for the Chinese.
2016 ~ Year of the Monkey
Contemporary Mask
February 9, 2016 ~ Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday.
Wearing a mask and costume is common for celebrating
Mardi Gras along with parades and lots of merry making!
Victorian Valentine ~ Private Collection
February 14, 2016 ~ Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day has evolved through the years
to be associated with romantic love and gifts of
valentine cards, chocolate, flowers, or some romantic item.
Alice's Key, 2011 by Beth Fisher, Gypsy Fish Studio
The "chef" holds the key to my heart
and surprises me with gifts in his own time.
He is a romantic who doesn't believe in contrived holidays.
Star Quilt, c1880 ~ Uncle Sam Doll by Saundra Slagle
February 15, 2016 ~ Presidents' Day
Presidents' Day is a US federal holiday
held on the third Monday of February
to honor the Presidents of the United States.
Porcelain Heart Boxes ~ Gifts From The Chef
That about sums it
up for the month ahead.
Red Geraniums ~ Nice, France
I'd like to give a shoutout to my blogging friend,
Jenna @ The Painted Apron.
She commented on my January post that she had enjoyed
my Alphabet Series and asked if I
planned to do a monthly themed series.
Antique Cooper Pudding Moulds and Mary Engelbreit Tin, c1983
Great idea, Genna!
Look for future monthly posts dedicated to each specific month.
Also a special thank you to Patience Brewster for allowing
me to use the photo of her wonderful painting for Groundhog Day.
Visit Patience Brewster, Inc HERE for gifts for your valentine.
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There is a lot going on this month isn't there? I noticed that when I was filling my calendar out this year and it is a Leap Year so an extra day in February!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week Sarah!
What fun photos and I guess I never stopped to think about all the holidays in February! Where in Austin is the iconic fork? I guess I've missed it! There are so many wonderful restaurants in Austin...I do miss living there! Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, Sarah! We celebrate two special birthdays in February--both on the same day--my son and my granddaughter! Don't forget that this February is also a "Leap Year"!! One extra day that occurs every 4 years.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this idea Sarah! That star quilt and Uncle Sam stole my heart!! Well, the groundhog did not see his shadow, but hard to believe we will have an early spring when we are buried in snow. lol!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
What lovely images you found - your Chef is responsible for a lot of sweetness around the house - that's easy to see!
ReplyDeleteSarah, I loved your Valentine post. A reminder of all the important dates in the month. I love the quilt with the Uncle Sam and I pinned him..Happy Tuesday..Judy
ReplyDeleteI love Jenna's suggestion for a monthly post series Sarah! February is chock full of holidays and celebrations which are welcome while waiting for the arrival of spring. I hope Punxsutawney Phil and General Beauregard Lee are right. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, Sarah. Your photos (and subject selection) elevate anything the slightest bit ordinary to extraordinary! I love your chef's heart tokens.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, Sarah. Your photos (and subject selection) elevate anything the slightest bit ordinary to extraordinary! I love your chef's heart tokens.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea from Jenna! I enjoyed your photos, Sarah, and especially loved the porcelain hearts from your sweet chef. Happy month of February to you both.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to highlight the various events in an upcoming month...great idea, Sarah! (and Jenna, too)
ReplyDeleteYour little Limoge heart boxes are precious treasures & look spectacular lined up on that beautiful silver tray.
♥
ReplyDeleteSweet post for a busy month!!! We can all find something to celebrate in February can't we?
ReplyDeleteFun post for February, but you forgot one other special day. February 24th is my daughter Sara's birthday! :)
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
Such an adorable groundhog drawing! Love your French geraniums too! My chef has the same attitude as yours about Hallmark holidays. Niceties do not require special occasions.
ReplyDeleteFebruary is a jammed pack celebration month...and there's lots of red, too. My favorite...
ReplyDeleteSarah, the days, and yes months are going by way to fast, I can't keep up. I have to say I'm happy about an early spring. February does have some happy to celebrate fun holidays. I love Mardi Gras and of course Valentine's Day. I love your sweet porcelains from your chef, so romantic and lovely. Your photo from Nice brings back fun memories of the time we had there. Look forward to your monthly posts.
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteLove your photos, especially the little groundhog peeking out on Groundhog Day. Looking forward to your monthly posts about all the special days in each new month... great idea.
Judith
Hope you include Pi Day (3.14) in your March post. Judith
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ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, what pretty images of February. The china doll head on those candy hearts stole the show for me, wow! So unexpected. Pretty paper Valentine and I like the text for Happy Groundhog's Day too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday to you!
Gina
Early spring?? Yay!! Happy February, Sarah! We are house hunting here. Expecting lots of new properties to pop up, so very exciting. Happy Chinese New Year ahead. Cheers, L
ReplyDeleteSarah, your porcelain heart boxes are swoonworthy. Love very much! Would you do me the honour of sharing this post at Five Star Frou-Frou at A Tray of Bliss? We go live on Fridays. Love, Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteSarah, I am loving this February themed post, both for the subjects and for your gorgeous photos. I clicked over through SYC for this visit. :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Sarah,
ReplyDeleteMy favorite are the lovely porcelain heart boxes; a very special gift from your Chef!
Indeed, we turned the calendar page again and in a way I like that as the winter is the toughest season.
Still fighting the pain, from some cold I guess in my upper back muscles and upper right arm. But by staying warm and dressing well it will be manageable and March is on its way with warmer days. Lots of nights with frost coming our way, so our Magnolias will brown once again, they already looked rather floppy from the severe rain and thunderstorms yesterday.
Wishing you some cozy evenings at your lovely home and a Happy Valentine's Day - always.
Hugs,
Mariette
Really nice post about February and all that it has to offer... I always need a reminder as I get saddened by the lack of sun and seeing all of the snow. :) Thanks so much for stopping by to visit my blog today!
ReplyDeleteFun post....I hope you are enjoying winter!
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteGreat February Happenings on Parade, dear friend!!!
Those porcelain heart boxes are exquisite!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Oh! The porcelain heart boxes are gorgeous dear Sarah! Beautiful February images and yes, it is a cold month to celeb, but maybe caz we can cozy up with our loves more, lol..
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FABBY
Great way to begin the month, Sarah. Your images are perfect for each of February's events. That monkey with bling is so fun, and I always love your Americana décor. Great idea for a post. The giant fork with a chocolate dipped strawberry heart must be sight to see!
ReplyDeleteWow...I didn't know February was so full of things to celebrate! So glad Spring is to come early!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Sarah those heart boxes are a true treasure! I adore your positivity!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be such a busy month! I must take my mother out for Chinese New Year and make it festive! How fun!
ReplyDeleteThis makes February seem even more special. I always look at is as we made it through nasty January!
ReplyDeleteI need to celebrate all of these!
One of our daughters is visiting family in New Orleans this weekend for Mardi Gras. I hate that I had to cancel…it makes me sad! Enjoy your February, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to remind us of all the great days in February! My son was born on groundhog day and my birthday is the 13th so we like the month in our house just fine:) Love all your background on the different days. And thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen
ReplyDeleteLooking at this post, makes February not seem so dreary after all. I love that heart and fork sculpture. Don't you just love it when there is outdoor art that is just sort of funky and fun? Joni
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to look at the month of February.
Thanks for playing today.
Have a Beautiful Blue Monday!
A wonderful calendar, Sarah. I'd love to see you do another series. Your A to Z collection was marvelous!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful calendar, Sarah. I'd love to see you do another series. Your A to Z collection was marvelous!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sarah...you covered Feb pretty well...xoxo
ReplyDeleteand it reminds me that i want to do a monthly post of the new calendar I received at Christmas...I'll have to reach back for January.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteInspiring photos. I think February may become my new favorite month. Thank you for the inspiration!
Jemma
Sarah, I thought I commented on this post when I saw it on Facebook. ♥ this! A wonderful calendar and would love to see another series.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminders on all of the special February holidays and celebrations. Until this I've never really tallied them up. With my birthday along with my granddaughter's, I'm feeling better about being born in one of the coldest months of the year!! :)
ReplyDeleteJane
Sarah I love how you inject so much creativity into your posts. I also enjoyed your alphabet series so much and I can't wait to see what kind of series you come up with. This post was a wonderful reminder of all the special dates this month...hope you have a wonderful V-day with your romantic "chef" !
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Leslie
Great post and inspiration pictures! Love those porcelain hearts. I hate to rush my life at all but I can't wait for February to be over- winter gets to be old up here. It's fun though to have some inspiration like Valentine's Day to spruce things up!
ReplyDeleteSarah, thank you so very much for joining Thoughts of Home on Thursday. You've made our day so much brighter by remembering us and honoring us by being here. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this concept! Everything is spot on and I especially love your porcelain heart boxes from "your Chef".
ReplyDeleteBig Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
I like the way you think, Sarah! You have a knack for expressing yourself in writing and in your post pictures like no other! Love your porcelain heart collection. Your chef has good taste!
ReplyDeleteI also related to your comment to Michael Lee about hosting an event being over the top much less taking pictures for it for a post. Just experienced that this week. Am a little overwhelmed.
I love those porcelain heart boxes and that sweetie pie tin is adorable! I didn't realize there were so many upcoming holidays and celebrations. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou are exactly right- February is full of fun, special occasions!
ReplyDeleteSarah- thank you so much for joining our party today. It means the world to me!
Until I saw your list I hadn't thought about how much is celebrated in February. On top of all those days we are heavy with family birthdays which is all the more reason to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteHello, Sarah,
ReplyDeleteFirst, thanks for stopping by The Marmelade Gypsy and leaving such a lovely comment on our make-and-take Valentine party! It's so nice to see you again!
I'm enjoying Jemma's Thoughts of Home on Thursday! And I especially loved this post -- so many February events but I hadn't really thought about grouping them together. Your photos are simply fabulous. Such a treat!
Hi sweet Sarah! Lots of fun things going on in February. You missed one - my daughter's birthday was yesterday! :) Hope you're doing well.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Love this Sarah, I had no appreciation as to how much is celebrated in February. I have a new one for you to consider next year 'Nutella Day' - yes, there apparently is one :-)
ReplyDeleteThe paining of the Ground Hog is beautiful!
Thank you so much for popping by and commenting on my Apple Roses, I hope you enjoy them as much as we did should you make them.
Angela x
Sarah, I love this post! Thanks for sharing! You are one of the fan favorites at the Sunday Showcase from Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/02/the-sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty-monday.html Happy Valentine's Day! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful images Sarah. Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou this week. Love, Mimi xxx
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