Happy Monday my friends ~ would you care for a piece of German Rum Cake?
I made this the other day ~ one of my mother's recipes ~ Mom made this cake every year at Christmas ~ the only problem was, when I looked in the cook book (she had it written on the inside cover), she only listed the ingredients and nothing else ~ I had to close my eyes and imagine my mom making this wonderful cake.... and yes it is YUMMY.
Well, we are celebrating here at the Vintage household, our new furbaby Chessie is fitting in rather well. He is just a sweet heart ;-)
Isn't he a handsome boy?
We have had so much fun with Chessie today, but now we are all tired including Chessie.
I'm not tired mommy, no I'm not~!
It is time to have a piece of cake and a cup of hot chocolate and sit in front of the fire and relax ~ Chessie, I'll give you a treat ;-)
I hope you all have a wonderful evening
((((Hugs))) to you all
What are you doing to relax this evening?
Marianne
Hello my friends ~ I hope you have had a wonderful week and I wish you an even better week ahead ~ with all of the Christmas preparations in full swing, it is a busy time ~
I would like you to meet someone ~ someone who is VERY special ~
Meet Chester ~
Mr. Vintage and I decided that we just couldn't live in a house without a furry friend following us around. We miss that special someone who greets you at the door when you come home ~ We cannot and would not think of replacing dear sweet Mindy ~ but we decided it was time ~
We have been looking around the internet and we decided that right now, we just didn't want another Westie ~ Mindy still has our heart and getting another one would hurt. So, we decided to go to our local animal shelter. Chester is a two year old lab/spaniel mix and he is very, very calm, friendly and loveable ~ sounds to me like he would be a perfect fit for this family ~
Britt took these pictures with her phone ~ so they are not the best, but you can see he is beautiful and sweet.
We get to pick up Chester tomorrow ~!
Stayed tuned, I am sure there will be more pictures to follow ~ Merry Christmas Mr. Vintage ~ I love you the whole world
I am now VERY MUCH in the Christmas spirit.
((((Hugs))))
Marianne
Good morning everyone ~
The sun is shining and Mr. Vintage must be feeling better ~ he told me he had a craving for a tart ~ I am not a tart ~ ;-)
Soooooo ~
I whipped up a batch of strawberry rhubarb tarts ~ just for Mr. Vintage ~
Nothing better for a mid morning snack than a hot cup of coffee and a tart ~ don't you think?
Please join us for a tart and coffee ~
While your sipping your coffee, I'll show you a couple of my favourite vintage ornaments ~
I also found this little silver bell at the local thrift store ~
All she needed was a pink ribbon ~
Have a wonderful Sunday ~
What are you doing today?
Can't wait to hear
(((Hugs)))
Marianne
Hello friends ~ don't you just love this little owl? ~ He's so sweet. Britt saw this in the hospital gift shop and really fell in love with him ~ sooo ~ I brought him home and put him in the tree ~
I think he looks right at home in the tree ~ don't you?
Well, the tree is decorated with all of my favourite vintage decorations ;-)
The little angel is watching over us this Christmas season ~
See little Tommy on his slend in the bottom corner? Tommy is Mr. Vintage's favourite ~
Do you have a favourite Christmas Ornament or Decoration?
Can't wait to hear from you ~
(((Hugs)))
Marianne
xo
Hello my friends ~ I hope you are having a wonderful day.
Aren't these the most adorable little chick salt and pepper shakers? I had to go out to get Mr. Vintage another perscription and while waiting I snuck next door to the consignment shop. Well ~ when I spotted these little cuties, I had to pick them up ~
They sure picked me up too ~ they make me smile ;-)
I also picked up this little plate ~
I knew I was going to decorate the tree ~ soooo ~ I picked these up too ~
I think that was the best $2.50 ever spent ~
what do you think?
I'll share our tree next time
(((Hugs)))
Marianne
xo
Happy Sunday everyone ~
I don't have my tree up yet, hopefully this week, but I did hang my Christmas stockings and my salt dough icicles on the Mantel ~
My wonderful neighbour Karen made these Christmas Stockings for me out of an old chenille bedspread that I had ~ I just love them
Ofcourse, I had to add a little vintage bling ~
These salt dough icicles are VERY easy to make and they are rolled in glitter. I love the way they sparkle in the sunshine ~
I am keeping it very simple this year ~ I am very busy taking care of Mr. Vintage ~ he does so much for me ~ I need to nurse him back to health ~ I LOVE you Mr. Vintage.
Last year Mr. Vintage made these little rustic stars for me ~ I just mentioned that I liked them when I saw them in a shop and the next day ~ there they were ;-)
I did put up my little tinsel tree ~ I don't know whether I will decorate it or not ~ I kind of like the way it looks now ~ what do you think?
Well, I must be off ~ Mr. Vintage needs me. I will be back to show you our tree.
Have a wonderful Sunday ~
(((Hugs)))
Marianne
Happy Saturday to all of my wonderful blogging friends ~ I trust things are well with you ~
Mr. Vintage is home ~ sigh ~
I want to thank all of YOU for your prayers and well wishes ~
We have the peace that passes all understanding in our home today ~
Mr. Vintage is quite sore and can't move about too well ~ he will be recouping for at least 8 to 10 weeks now, but we have a walker for him which makes it bearable for him to walk around if need be.
He is resting right now, so I thought I would share something wonderful with you ~
I took this picture this morning. Can you imagine, my Foxgloves are still blooming and it's December 3rd~! Our temps here in Ontario are frosty to say the least. But she is blooming ~
This one is really trying to bloom ~
My parsley even looks wonderful despite the frosty temps ~
And these little daisys are happy and smiling on the deck.
It's amazing how little things can make you smile ;-) and Lord knows I needed to smile ~
What has made you smile today?
Can't wait to hear from you ~
((((Hugs))))
Marianne
xo
