Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Twinkly Lights and Winter Whites






Though January is when we pack up our Christmas things

and give Santa a well deserved rest,

I like to continue to savor the twinkly lights

 and winter whites of the season.





The sparkle of the trees covered in lights

lend a magical touch to a winter night,





Just as a friend's winter wonderland vignette

does as it drifts across her mantel.





A group of girlfriends recently spent a cozy

evening dining by this sparking scene.





We gathered to celebrate a milestone birthday, 

chatting and laughing together in the glow 

of this magical winter wonderland.





Candles flickered and glitter sparkled.




Frosted trees covered in tiny lights

twinkled through the night.





Nearby we enjoyed Chinese food 

amid a forest of frosted trees.





Each one glistened in the candlelight

with its own majestic elegance.





Mark Roberts' jeweled baubles nestled

at the base in drifts of snow,





Spears encrusted with

 sparkly jewels.




Place settings of silver and gold

included a Golden Ticket.





Each guest hopeful that

their's would hold the winning numbers!





Alas, only one winning ticket at the table.

The birthday girl won $10!





Our Chinese takeout was 

followed with  a fortune cookie   .   .   .





And birthday cake for our

sweet friend, Elta.




It was a beautiful winter evening

shared with cherished friends.

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Sunday, January 1, 2017

New Year's Day ~ 2017



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It's a new year!

January 1st

New Year's Day 2017



Tray of Pocket Watches ~ Marburger Farm Antique Show


Time to once again share our yearly 

 New Year's Day tradition.




The champagne is chilled.





Black-eyed peas 

 are on the stove cooking.




We are dressed and ready 

 to share the day with friends.



Black-eyed peas on New Year's Day

 is a southern tradition that dates 

 back to the Civil War.

It's believed they will bring 

 luck and prosperity for the new year.




 We'll start with chips, salsa,

and fresh made guacamole.




 A simple table is set to

celebrate the beginning of a new year.




 No need for a centerpiece as the

food will be the star of this table.




 Casual Settings




 Napkins of a Provencal Print





Ringed with 

 Bands of Pewter





A Favorite 

 Pewter Tureen





 Whimsical Salad Bowl





Paired with Complementary 

 Pewter Salad Servers





Black-eyed Peas and 

 a Healthy Mixed Green Salad





 Black-eyed Peas for the Coins





Greens for Paper Money





Cornbread for Gold





 Perfect Meal for a

Lucky 2017




 Dad Anderson's Black-eyed Peas with Ham Hocks

1 and 1/2 cups black-eyed peas
2 smoked ham hocks
Some salt pork, diced
1 small can tomatoes
1 can Rotel tomatoes w/ green chilies
(I now use 2 cans since they are smaller.)
1 medium onion, sliced
Pepper to taste

Wash and cover peas with water. boil fast for 10-15 minutes. Let stand 30 minutes. Do not stir so that peas don't break. Add water if necessary. Add meat and simmer until tender. Add other ingredients and simmer until it tastes done. Remove bones. cut meat off the ham hocks and add back into soup. Serve with green salad and cornbread.




A very happy New Year to each of you, my readers!

I cherish the many friendships that were spawned though this blog 

and feel honored that you stop by to read my musings.

Many thanks to the readers who take the time to leave a comment.

I read and appreciate each one!

To those of you with your own blog, thank you!

You continue to inspire and entertain me daily.

May 2017 be a happy and healthy year for all. 

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