First Spring Flowers

I stepped outside and to my surprise, I saw these 

daffodils and had to run and get my camera,

Spring is differently on it's way!

I think they may be multiplying!

Have a Blessed Day!

Sylvia

A Nice Sunny Day

The sun finally decided to show itself! 

After so many long days of freezing temperatures,

we are now having some warmer days.

Yesterday it was 72 degrees here.

I had to go to Atlanta, so on our way home I called 

my grandson, he was just leaving his college classes.

We met him in town and had lunch.

It's a very pretty town, still with the 'old town' look but well kept up! The sun was shining so nice and warm. This is the train depot.

But I do want to share with you today, my pansy teacup!

I saw many pansies in bloom on our trip but it wasn't where

I could get a photo of them, so my cup will have to do for now.

It has a back stamp, but it is so small I couldn't get a good photo of it.

It says  "Duchess, fine bone china,England, Est.1885"

I love the bright colors, and gold trim.

Along with it I had to have desert and tea.

This is cheese cake with strawberries and whipped cream, we brought home from Longhorn's. My was it good and huge!

Have a Blessed Day!

Sylvia

Linking with

Stephanie at Tuesday Roses of Inspiration 
Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage

Remembering Spring!

Spring oh Spring!

How long have I missed you!

Please come again, soon!

Have a Blessed Day!

Sylvia

 Linking to :  Mosaic Monday

Make a Cake Mix Taste Homemade

After watching cooking shows on how to make cake mixes

taste like homemade, I thought I would try it. So I Googled
"how to make a cake mix taste homemade", and found a couple
of good ideas. They actually gave about 20 different things to do.

My family was coming for Sunday Dinner and I wanted a

desert but only had a cake mix and a can of icing in my pantry.

 It turned out so good that I just had to have a piece!

too make sure it was fit to serve  ! ha ha,sure !

Ok, this is what I did:

I followed the recipe on the box but instead of the water it called for I used Milk,

One of the things it listed to add was Meringue Powder, so I added the one Tablespoon it said to add. I had made cakes before by adding the icing to the box of cake mix so I decided to add a

 large amount of the Coconut pecan icing to the mixture.  I didn't measure it just scooped it up!

That dough was so good !

I put it in a 9x13 pan and baked it about 20 -30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Just stick toothpicks in it until it comes out clean.

Wa La !

I used the rest of the icing to spread over the top when it was cool.

I made myself a cup of Green Tea and.....

{see the bubble in the cup..oops}

My teacup today is stamped on the back:
Theodore Haviland
New York
Made in America
Gloria

It makes me think of spring!

I bought it at a thrift store a couple years ago.

.....I helped myself to a piece!

Grab a chair and I'll make you a cup of Tea.

HAVE A TEA-LIGHTFUL DAY!

Sylvia

Linking to :

Sandi @  Rose Chintz Cottage tea tim

Ruth @ Antiques and Teacups  Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Stephanie @ Roses of Inspirations 
 Martha's Teacup Tuesday 

Roses and Teacups

Good morning, Ladies, I hope your weekend was filled with "Lots of Love" from your special one!

"This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" Psalm 118: 24

It is 32 degrees and not getting out of the 40's today.

So I am trying to make the best of it and be happy

it isn't freezing and snowing like it is in other parts

of the country. The north Georgia mountain counties

are having rain and it's freezing and the ice on the

trees are causing lots of them to fall onto the roads.

Thankfull for all my blessings and maybe, just maybe

I can get out some today!

I started the day off with a cup of Earl Gray Tea.

I just love my Red Transfer cup and plate. 

Many years ago a friend gave me the plate and saucer 

and I always wanted to find the cup to match. Christmas

of 2013 my daughter gave me the cup and another saucer.

My,, did she make me happy, I love it! I think I may have 

shown it before, but I never tire of using and seeing it, maybe

you won't either.

It's "Bristol" Crown Ducal

England

Just want to let you know that if you don't hear from me by email personally it's the way I normally reply to your comments, but somehow I am not able to send or receive emails due to "domains and DMARC policy" whatever that is. I've tried to find out how to fix it to no avail !  I haven't changed any of my settings , so maybe it will fix itself ! sigh---sigh !!

Have a Blessed Day!

Sylvia

I'll be linking to:

Stephanie..Roses of Inspiration 
Sandi..Rose Chintz Cottage 

Happy Valentine

Happy Valentine Weekend!

Sylvia

Trees Planted by the River

The Flint river runs by our town and flows on and on.
The trees along side it grows and spreads,one by one,
 tall and strong. 
Jeremiah 17:8, tells us that those that put their trust in the Lord 
are "like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out it's roots by the river".

Those that put their trust in God will be fruitful and grow like
these trees, putting down roots in His goodness and steadfast love.
I started my Bible reading this morning in Ephesians 1. My prayer
is always to hear from God's word and learn from Him how to live
my days here on earth for Him. 

 I read Roxy's blog post  at   http://livingfromglorytoglory.blogspot.com/2015/02/daily-is-very-good-thing.html  the other day on the word "Daily". If you've never been to her blog then I recommend it, just click on the link.
 It got me thinking about this word and what it meant. Daily, every day, each day, one day at a time!  We stay so busy that sometimes we miss out on things that God could be saying to us or showing us. Sit, wait, be still,trust. These are words I say to myself all the time. But do I?  Maybe for a minute then I'm right back doing ,doing and doing.

What is God's purpose for us? 
In Ephesians 1:11 it tells me that by trusting and receiving Him I have received an inheritance, that I have been predestined according to His purpose.  My heavenly Father knows all things so His purpose is for All to become His and fruitful, according to His will, bringing others to Him. So then our purpose should be to obey Him, show His love to a dying uncaring world. Daily, there's that word again, walking close to Him.  Choosing to trust Him, depending on His love and goodness.

When we do these things, we'll be like "a tree planted by the waters, which spreads it's roots out by the river". We'll become fruitful and accomplish God's purpose for our life. We'll find strength in His unfailing Love. 

Thank you Lord Jesus, for never leaving me
even when I don't feel you presence.  
I put my trust in your promises
and unfailing love. Amen

Sylvia

Comments are turned off, these are my thoughts on God's purpose for me.