A Christmas Fairy

I know, I know

I love fairies,

but when I saw this

Christmas fairy

I couldn't resist.

 

 

 

The red leggings

and booties

were darling.

 

 

 

And do you notice

the red rose

she is carrying?

 

 

 

I have a few fairies

now, so I bought a

small lit-up tree to

display them all.

 

 

 

This is my

favorite one.

 

 

 

I will put my

Christmas fairy

on the very top

of the tree.

 

  

Do you have a

decorated tree

with a theme?

 

 

 

~Sheri

A Wedding Gift to Treasure

When I was home for Thanksgiving this past weekend, my mom presented me with a very special wedding gift that traveled to us in California all the way from Portugal.

Many thanks to our dear friend Val at Val's Alentejo for these lovely linens.

Don't you just adore the beautiful patterns?

Enclosed in the card was a delightfully scented rose sachet.

It brought me back to my wedding day and the beautiful flowers that colored our celebration.

I'll be thinking of our dear friend from Portugal when I spread out these linens for afternoon tea.

Thank you Val! Your thoughtful gift brightened my day.

~Nel~    

Apple Hill

We went to Apple Hill this weekend.  It's our favorite place to go in Northern California.  The girls bought apples and apple butter to take home with them. The apples are so delicious there, a very different taste from the stores.

We each had a piece

of apple pie.  Jess'

caramel apple pie

was amazing.

 

  

We browsed through

all the Christmas

trees.  I wish I could

take one home with me.

   

I love this little

bench under the tree.

 

 

After, we went

to Grandma's house,

and the views at her

home are beautiful.

   

I wonder what critter

is living in this tree?

 

 

 

"Like the sky opens

after a rainy day,

we must open to

ourselves...learn

to love yourself

for who you are

and open so the

world can see

you shine."

~James Poland

 

 

 

~Sheri

Giving Thanks

The girls at Red Rose Alley wish you a wonderfully happy Thanksgiving!

May your day be blessed with good food... 

And the warmth of loving family and friends.

Happy Holiday! And thank YOU for the treasured gift of your friendship.

~ Sheri, Jess, & Nel ~

Simply Starbucks

The holiday drinks are out at Starbucks! What is your favorite drink?

Maybe it's one of the Lattes? Gingerbread, Eggnog or Caramel Brulée?

 
Or perhaps it is the Peppermint Mocha, which is my personal favorite.
 

 
Or maybe your choice is a simple cup of coffee.

 
"Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee." ~Author Unknown

 
Could it possibly be a steaming cup of tea?

"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
 

~Jess~

 

Just Because

I took these

random pictures

just because...

 

I thought the

colors in this

tree were

so pretty.

 

 

Love the pink

socks this girl

was wearing

while walking

in the park.

 

 

A perfect

"dunk".

 

 

Me and my

three kids,

always and

forever.

 

A Scholarly

Gentleman.

 

 

 

This rose,

still blooming

in the Autumn.

  

Yummy...

 

  

Sometimes

random pictures

are the nicest

ones.

 

Just because...

~Sheri

 



Surprise In The Mail

I won a giveaway!

I don't win giveaways

often, so I wanted to...

My friend, Heidi, from HH Photography sent me a surprise in the mail yesterday.  It is a little "Girl wearing a wolf mask" print by the Illustrator, Paola Zakimi from Argentina.  The print is signed by the artist.  Heidi wrapped the present so nicely and also included a compact mirror and card.

Thank you, Heidi.

I love my gift.

I will put it on my

desk and think of

my sweet friend

always.

Speaking of gifts...

Have you went

Christmas

shopping yet?

~Sheri



That Time of Year

It's finally feeling like Autumn here in Southern California.

We've had a late summer,

but the temperature has finally dropped.
The jackets, boots, and scarves have been pulled out!
 

It's that time of year for warm apple cider, fireside lounging, and Thanksgiving preparations.

Have a cozy weekend, friends.

~Jess~

She Loved Pink

My niece passed away recently, and I am thinking about her much lately.  Kris reminds me alot of myself.  She had long hair, loved kids, loved fashion, and loved Pink.  She used to always dress so stylish, and had such a pretty smile.  She had a day care in her home at one time and was so patient with children of all ages.  When our kids were small, we used to all hang out together.

Her sister spoke at the funeral and said that Kris had the best attitude even up until the end, and made the doctors and nurses often laugh.  She was only 43 years old.  Her great grandmother came over and talked with me at the funeral, and I thought she was so gracious and kind.  It was a sad day, but at the same time I got to meet the special family that is a part of this person, and I learned about many interesting talents she had that I never knew.

When I was out yesterday, I came across this bottle of wine.  The label on it says Kris, and it has a picture of a hand holding a heart.  I thought it was perfect, and someday me and my family will open it and celebrate Kris' life.

Let us embrace the people we love today.  Their time with us is so precious.

Rest in peace, Kris.  I will always remember your radiant smile.

~Sheri