The Library

Just a couple of photos of our tiny "library". You know, the "library". There ARE books in there...okay, the *powder room*. No! It is the LOO! Just off the living room, the little spot you go to...to...um...refresh yourself. I wanted to show you the most precious gift I received from our Cassie. Cassie is one of the most generous women, talented, creative, lovely and funny. She also has glorious flea market treasures you can buy via her web space. Stop by and visit her if you have yet to do so. Her sweet Mom has recently been ill so I know Cassie would appreciate your prayers too.

Doesn't this sweet tin make you smile? Grace has named the dog "Princess" so what better spot to place her than next to a painting of a very young Queen Victoria. Doesn't every loo need a painting of a Queen? And a dog named Princess? Thank you so much Cassie. You are a sweetheart!

Isn't this bunny fingertip towel precious? It came from the sweet hands of Kari and Kijsa and if you do not know about their shop and art and *fantabulous* creations, hop straight on over and see! Each piece they make is as delightful as they themselves are! Thank you Kari and Kijsa! Now, unfortunately, I do not have a fireplace in my Loo Library (if there was room, I would so put one in there!) so we are now back in the living room. I wanted you to meet Beau. Beau is a creation from Donna. Is he not scrumptious? Donna has the most delicious site and an *Etsy* site as well. Do hop over to see the wonderful work that she and her husband create! This was a Beau I received just prior to Valentine's day but he is too special to box away until next year. He remains out, in a little nest, wearing his proverbial heart on his sleeve. Dear Beau....dear, dear Donna! It is raining, no, pouring again today. Poor Kipper may soon reach maximum capacity as he refuses to *go* outside. How I wish he could use our library! Tonight we are off to the Schuster Center to see Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance". I saw it 4 years ago and it was spellbinding. I am excited to share this with Grace, Mom and 2 of my buddies. Stay well, happy and safe. See you soon....

Love and Hugs, Susie Q

Sweet Days...

....and a happy year is wished for 2 very special ladies. Today is dear Lynn's birthday. Happy, happy birthday to you lovely lady! May all your wishes come true. Please join me in this wish.... And I must apologize to Cassie! I missed wishing her a happy day. I DO hope it was as lovely as YOU are dear friend. Please join me in this belated wish!

Cassie, Sweet Cassie....

....talented Cassie, creative Cassie, generous Cassie! Yes, I know I have lots of catching up to do don't I? So, here goes and even if some of you are already decorating for the Christmas holidays, I will let you all in on a glorious Halloween package that arrived from Cassie at Mockingbird Hill. I was lucky enough to win her Halloween Giveaway and was it a WOW! Now, Cassie is such a talent and does she ever love that holiday that falls in late October! No, I do not mean MY birthday you big sillies (although I am petitioning the federal government to have it declared a national holiday if you would like to sign the form. Ahem)...I am talking about Halloween and was this box filled to the brim with oodles of treats! You KNOW you are in for something delightful when the box itself has been painted, decoupaged and is a true piece of art all by itself! I must tell you that we saved the box and will keep it until it turns to dust! It is just phenomenal! Everything was sweetly wrapped and just so pretty! Is this pillow not THE most fun thing you have ever seen for Halloween? I mean, this will be a holiday family heirloom! Both Dan and Grace LOVED this as did Bill and I! And this was the FIRST thing I unwrapped! Whoa! There were 4 bags with the coolest candles and all done up just so. I told you Cassie was special! How about these boxes?? Handmade and filled with the most wicked delights! And ooh those black roses... I LOVED these...old game letters that spelled appropriately spooky words as well as an old set of dice and a skeleton key! Oh Mummy darling! BOO! And this was not even all! Blogger is being cranky and not allowing me to post all the photos but believe me, fantastic is not a big enough word to describe it all. Thank you dear Cassie for giving me, well, ALL of us a huge lift and loads of smiles! Please pay Cassie a visit if you have yet to meet her. She is funny, beautiful, talented and an all around great lady. More soon! Love to you all....