THE TROUBLE WITH ME

Recently I finally (after a very very long time) was diagnosed with Osteomalacia, Pernicious Anemia and Hypothyroidism. I have been diagnosed for many years with Fibromyalgia. I am learning what it means to have these deficiencies and how to deal with them. I will take B12 shots and massive amounts of Vitamin D for the rest of my life. I am OK with that part, it is the being sick so much that I am having a hard time dealing with. As time goes by I hope to learn how to feel better and enjoy life as much as I can. My greatest hope is to live a long life and watch my 2 girls grow up and become beautiful women. I love my family so very much and I feel for their suffering as I struggle to deal with what has happened to me. I want to be the best person I can be for them. Please keep me in your prayers.

MOLE FOR CHEMISTRY - TIPPY MOLE

Mole For Chemistry

TIPPY MOLE

My daughter had an assignment for chemistry that required making a stuffed mole. A mole is a measurement used in chemistry to express amounts of a chemical substance. Since we always like to be green we decided to up cycle some things we had around the house. We found a fabulous old pillow (animal print) and it had plenty of stuffing in it. We found an old black shirt and lots of old buttons and ribbon and some pipe cleaners. We even used an old pink stocking. We worked together and she turned out so cute. The mole had to have personality so we made her a Fashionista, a writer and a student.My daughter had an assignment for chemistry that required making a stuffed mole. A mole is a measurement used in chemistry to express amounts of a chemical substance. Since we always like to be green we decided to up cycle some things we had around the house. We found a fabulous old pillow (animal print) and it had plenty of stuffing in it. We found an old black shirt and lots of old buttons and ribbon and some pipe cleaners. We even used an old pink stocking. We worked together and she turned out so cute. The mole had to have personality so we made her a Fashionista, a writer and a student.

If you are searching for the pattern you can find it here:

Chemistry Mole Pattern

See you soon,
Beverly

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VINTAGE ARCOROC PINK SWIRL GLASS

Vintage Arcoroc Pink Swirl Glass

I was watching Roseanne's Nuts the other day (OK this is not a show I would normally admit to watching but I was waiting for something else to come on Lifetime, so yeah I was watching it, kind of) and she was visiting her Mom.  In her mother's kitchen I saw pink swirl Arcoroc glass and it made want to share a picture of my collection of vintage pink swirl ARCOROC glass.  Roseanne's Mom had it sitting on shelves in her kitchen.  I would never keep mine out like that because I simply could not keep it clean but it did look beautiful.  Instead I keep my collection in a vintage hutch.

  It is usually collected as circa 1950s glass and that is true to some extent but it was actually produced until the 1970s.  Some people mistakenly call it depression glass but it is not depression glass but it is FRENCH glass.  If you ever have a chance to hold a piece of French glass in your hands you will understand why it is so collectible.  It is a very high quality glass and it's beauty is beyond compare.  

This is a beautiful set for parties and intimate dinners. 

Till next time,
Beverly

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LAURA ASHLEY DINNERWARE

Here are a few more pieces of my

Laura Ashley Dinnerware.

This set was called Celia


I have the Tea Set

Dessert set

and

Dessert/Sandwich Plates

I believe the Laura Ashely - Celia porcelain has been discontinued.  I have not seen it in any shops in years. I am vary happy that I have it in my collection of porcelain/china

CAKE POPS!!!!!!!!!!

Cake Pops

Me and my girls are going to make some cake pops.  We are excited and we will be sure to post pictures when we make them.  I picked this up at Ross Dress for Less for only $9.99. 

More to come.....

OK we made our cake pops. Me and my two girls had the most fun and made the biggest mess I have ever made in my kitchen.  The mess can be cleaned up but the fun with my girls will last forever!

Here are our creations!

LAURA ASHLEY DINNERWARE

Laura Ashley Dinnerware

(The chargers seen behind my dinnerware were hand painted

 by me to go with my new dinnerware)

On a beautiful white shelf that my husband and I built sits some of my Laura Ashley Petite Fleur Dinnerware.   This beautiful set has a soft pink border and is adorned with pink roses.  It is so feminine and beautiful and it makes a lovely table setting.   I like to pair it with pink drinking glasses and a lace tablecloth.  Oh and my little bird salt and pepper (see them in the picture). 

My sweet husband bought a set for me on my 40th Birthday.   I was so delighted with it that I asked for another set for Christmas.  My Birthday is in December so I did not have to wait to long to get my second set.  Combined I have 8 sets of the 6 piece place settings.  That following year I managed to get 2 different tea sets by Laura Ashley (teapot, 4 mugs and 4 plates each set), 2 Petite Fleur serving platters and a large Petite Fleur serving bowl.  I later found the Laura Ashley Celia sandwich/snack plates and cups.   I have 2 sets of those each with 4 plates and 4cups.

 I love my Laura Ashley porcelain and I am glad that I was able to get it before it disappeared off the market.  I believe this set came out in 1976 and has since been discontinued.  It is very difficult to find now but I have seen some pieces on eBay from time to time. 

 Here is a stock image from the set.

If you arrived here through my Pinterest, here is a link to eBay where you might still find a few pieces from this set.

eBay

Thank you for stopping by,
Beverly

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PINK GOOSEBERRY (CINDERELLA) PYREX

This is my collection of Pink Gooseberry (Cinderella) Pyrex. I use these almost everyday (well the mixing bowls) and I love them. I have collected them over the years at thrift shops and some are from eBay. They just do not make them like this anymore. They make me smile when I open my cabinet and see them, so I wanted to share a picture of them.

WHAT MAKES A MAN AN ATTRACTIVE MAN

What Makes A Man An Attractive Man?

Recently I was in a situation that caused me to consider what it is that makes a man an attractive man.  We have all seen men who behave badly and when I do it makes me admire my husband all the more.  I had an encounter with a man that was, lets just say, not pleasant.  He was rude, disrespectful and kept asserting his authority over others.  His language and topics for discussion were both vulgar and offensive.  We were attending a formal function and he was just down right out of line and certainly no gentleman.  He was perhaps one of the most unattractive men I have ever encountered.  So I was forced to think about what it is that makes a man an attractive man.

I not talking about being physically attractive but being attractive as a whole being.  A man must be kind, trustworthy, dedicated, caring, honest, respectful and just an all round good person.  Honor and great integrity are two of the most important attributes for an attractive man.  Yet perhaps what makes a man the most attractive is his humility.  I think this is the one quality that all men should possess but only a few can master.  The ability to be respectful, ego less and humble.

So what makes a man an attractive man?  HUMILITY and by demonstrating his humility a man becomes an attractive man and thus a Gentleman.   I am truly blessed to have such a gentleman in my life.

Just my thoughts, 

Beverly

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BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS

Aren't my Easter flowers beautiful! These were sent to me from a Dear Friend Miss Valerie. I think these are the most beautiful flowers I have ever been given. It just makes you feel wonderful to be thought so well of by a friend. Thank you Valerie for making my day... With love, Beverly