11 February 2008
It’s been freezing outside for too long. I asked mom for the temperature outside and she said,
“Um, icy.”
Then she changed her mind: “No, actually it’s a hair past an ice cube.”
Would you like an interpretation? The window was iced over and it’s cold outside, as you probably could’ve guessed.
I’m looking forward to the beautiful spring weather, when it’s warm outside – like 76°F.
The above picture is of our 164lb. dog, Charlie, laying on a nice layer of deliciously green grass, with his chew toy. He likes to walk around with logs in his mouth, find a nice green spot to lay down in, and “chew.”
8 February 2008
As you’ve probably realized, I really enjoy antiques. Recently a dear friend of mine gave me three old patterns that her grandmother had sent in for through the mail.
When Shutterbug first told me about them, I was very excited, but wasn’t quite sure what to expect. A couple weeks later she gave them to me, because she knows I like antiques. They are SO adorable!
The envelopes are all matching, with the flap on the bottom. “IF you have ordered two or more patterns, they may not arrive at the same time because they are mailed to you in separate envelopes” accompanied with a nice-sized “Thank you” is printed on the flap.
Two are postmarked November 12, 1963 and postage was 10¢. The other envelope is postmarked November 14, 1963, with 8¢ postage.
This pattern is a Women’s 16 1/2. It includes the pattern (pre-cut) and instructions that include “Practical Dressmaking Hints for Printed Pattern.” The pattern was never used, and is in wonderful condition. (With that last sentence I almost feel like I’m describing the item to an ebay buyer – just to let you know, they aren’t for sale). :)
This “Printed Pattern” is in Women’s 18 1/2.
The “Printed Pattern” above is in Women’s 16.
These patterns come from Electricity on the Farm PATTERN DEPARTMENT, located in New York, NY. They were all shipped First Class.
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing me “show off” my little “treasures.”
If you would like to see other “Show and Tell” posts, please visit CanadaGirl’s blog.
7 February 2008
“Sewing is a creative mess, and is better than tidy idleness.”
When Breezy and I were young, Momma always made sure we had something to do with our hands, whether it be embroidery, sewing, crocheting, knitting, or drawing. She has taught us how to make creative handiwork projects. I’ve been greatly blessed with a mother who teaches me valuable things that I will be able to use in the present and in the future.
I‘ve formed habits that when ever Mom’s reading aloud, I’m listening to an audio book, or even having a conversation with guests, I feel like I need to be doing something productive with my hands (even though I don’t always work with my hands during these times, I still feel like I ought to).
Momma is raising us to be productive with our time. Because of that (and the grace God has given me to see them through!), I have been able to complete large projects that I wouldn’t have been able to do without using my every spare minute. A couple of these are my yoyo coverlet and the cross-stitch of the USA.
By trying to use my time productively, I will be able to create things for my future home, whether they be decorations or useful items. One day I hope to adorn my own home with the items I have created with my own hands.
“She stretches out her hand to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.” – Proverbs 31:20
For other’s Homemaker in Training posts, please visit Eyebright’s blog.
3 February 2008
To me, a home is a place of comfort, relaxation, and safety.
Heritage – our heritage is what is passed down through the generations and what people are remembered by. When we think back on what life used to be like, we think about the surroundings. When I look back I will think of the sweet comfort my home gave my family and I. One day I may move away, but our home will always have a place in my heart, and be a place of comfort. This is the place where I’ve spent most of the past 5 1/2 years, playing games with my family, enjoying each other’s company, and praising God, our Lord and Savior. I want the people that come to our home to remember the Christian heritage we leave behind when we are gone.
Open home – I pray that the Lord would use our home to further His kingdom, that others would come to our home and be encouraged in the Lord, see the joy of the Lord in our lives, and feel happy and secure. I want people to come to our home to seek fellowship and encouragement.
Meals – Oh, the delicious food that comes out of our oven. It’s such fun when our guests take their first bite of the main course, and their faces light up and you hear a low-pitched “mmm.” It always makes me happy to see that company can enjoy the wonderful meals momma cooks (of course Bre and I help too).
Economics – You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make your house perfect. We have handmade projects hanging up on our walls as decoration. We have handmade blankets folded on a chair just waiting to be cuddled up with. Our living room is filled with furniture that doesn’t match, and still people think it’s beautiful (I’m not being prideful, I’m just repeating what others have said, and I have to agree with them). Food wise, a meal doesn’t have to be pricey, a good comfort food is a sweet meal to eat when having guests.
When we have guests, we try to remember that we are having them over to bless them, not to show off our home, and our good house-keeping skills. Our home is a place to minister to others for the glory of God.
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15b
2 February 2008
“A teaspoon of sugar helps the medicine go down . . .”
I have to agree that sugar is very delicious (especially a spoonful of it). But if I wrote the song it would go something like this, “A mug full of coffee helps the medicine go down,” or better yet, “A mug full of coffee keeps the medicine away.”
A few days ago we received a new coffee maker in the mail! It’s white, and goes quite well in our kitchen (which has a white appliance theme). When we made the coffee in the new pot we found out that it doesn’t need nearly as much coffee grounds as an old percolator (what we’d been using the past couple years). Anyways, when I drank the first cup (which was very strong) I seemed to have accumulated all the caffeine.
While drinking a mug of coffee, I really don’t care what the flavor is. A little bit of sugar and milk, make it taste just write. Never have I had a coffee flavor that I didn’t like — not that I’ve had all that much of a variety. But when we ordered the coffee maker a couple special packages of coffee grounds came with it. One of the packages is Creme Brulee, and oh it’s so delightful! Last evening we brewed it, and there was still some leftover this morning, so I was able to drink some more of the delightful beverage.
Usually I’m an afternoon coffee drinker, it just seems the perfect time to drink it. Just when the home is cooling off from the sun going down. But of course now and than I’ll have a cup in the mornings.
Just remember that if you’re not fully grown and you drink excessive amounts of coffee, it will stunt your growth. I don’t feel as if I will get much taller than my current 5’1″
