My Weekend

Hello Blogger Friends !

I have some pics form my weekend .I went to The Duke Homestead" Christmas by Candle Light" tour .It is a reenactment of an 1870's Christmas .But on the way I stopped at the North Gate Mall in Durham, NC.

I love to check out grocery store bouquets, here are some red roses with crystals.



Some happy yellow chrysanthemums .

I thought these character hats on sale at a booth were very cute.

I spied this elf high on a shelf in the Hallmark store .



Outside of Macy's , there was this cool train for the kiddies .







Inside the tracks there were some Christmas vignettes .



Inside Macy's there was a beautiful forest of Christmas trees . This blue and white frosted tree looks like it came from Narnia .





Here is a very pretty peacock themed one .






Next is this fabulous Ooh-la-la Pink Poodle tree, I love this !





My very favorite was this red & gold one that featured Christ themed ornaments .

While in Macy's, we mailed our letters to Santa to help raise money for children's hospitals. For every letter entered in their mailbox , they donate a dollar so if you are in Macy's be sure to stop by the mailbox.

I love to play about Santa , but my real belief in the Miracle of Christ's Birth . But Santa Claus is an innocent fun part of Christmas .

I made a simple wish for "Peace on Earth ".

As I was leaving the Mall, I spied Santa hurrying to get somewhere. I hastily snapped this not so clear pic .



Visiting the Duke Homestead.

The Pic below is from their website.This what it looks like in the daylight .



We arrived at the Duke Homestead about eight . Here is one of the tour guides dressed in a period costume.
It was a candlelight tour ,so only a few pics came out clear enough to post using my small camera.

Mason Jar Luminary

Fireplace Fire

A reading of " The night before Christmas "

Musicians played and everyone sang Christmas Carols and had refreshments of popcorn, sugar cookies and hot apple cider . It was very fun .

Decorated Mantel

Out side campfire with visitors gathered round .






It was a very enjoyable evening . We were carried back to a simpler time and way of celebrating Christmas . Thanks so much for stopping by . Merry Christmas !

I am linking to Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow Monday , Ruby Tuesday , Rednesday ,

Outdoor Wednesday

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

I love Lucy !

Hi Everybody ,

I 'm back with more things I love. I think we all love Lucy , she was (is)the premier lady of Laughs . Her 100th birthday was on August 6th, Happy Birthday Lucy , we will never forget you!

I Love this episode !

I love cherries !

Another thing I love is Cherry Surprise /aka Cherry Cobbler. This is a simple one made from lowfat Bisquick & made right in the baking dish . Quick & simple , except for cherry pitting.


But, Alas , worth the effort , for fresh cherries !

I love for you to visit !Have a wonderful day !

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday .

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Celebrating America's Birthday !

I hope y'all had a wonderful 4th ! Here is some of Independence Day Decor .


I downloaded these cool pinwheels from AllSorts .




Last year,I made this banner of vintage postcards from various online sources. I love vintage postcards!



I made the paper hat from newspaper flag. Our paper gives them away every year .

I am linking to Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday .

Thanks so much for stopping by !

Love & Blessings,

~Myrna

Visions of the NC State Fair

The theme of this year's NC State Fair was "Celebrate What's Great " . I had a great time at the Fair ! The Following Pics are some of my visions of the fair this year. The NC Fair is always in the Fall, so going to the Fair is one more way for celebrating Autumn for me .




















I will be linking this post to Ruby Tuesday, Rednesday & Outdoor Wednesday .

Happy Fall Y 'all !

Hugs& Blessings,

~Myrna