what I did on my thanksgiving vacation

I've been making rather merry. My week was full of festivities

with the kids home. At the top of the list was the traditional Scott's

Antique Show. My daughter found several fabulous treasures.

I came home empty handed,

which is not a bad thing, since

the manor has the tendency to

take on a major "hodge-podge-

lodge" look, anyway. The

talented daughter helped me

an entire day, taking everything,

including books and pottery

off shelves, sills and tables in

the living room.

It proved to be a major chain

reaction, but with fabulous results.

We emptied the vintage medical

cabinet of my matte white pottery

and mixed it with the pewter and

vintage books.
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We decided our efforts looked quite

nice, even a bit "John Derian", if you

will. I'm sure he would approve.

Of course, there was tons

of baking and eating going

on the whole week. Lots of

special holiday fare, including

homemade crescent rolls and

pecan pies. The best part is

the leftovers, which we are still

enjoying today. I am completely

carbed out, though, and ready

to eat a week's worth of veggies.

It was a wonderful week, for

which I am truly grateful.

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Now that the manor is quiet,

I'll be slowly making my way

down your street in the

bloggyhood. I've missed you!

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