Thursday, May 24, 2012

Home and Garden Thursday

Welcome
To
Home
and Garden Thursday


4th
Thursday – Cooking
I am
reading a delightful little volume – very touching – it is a compilation of
letters from a father to his daughter – an instruction booklet – a legacy to a
motherless child.


'Letters
on Practical Subjects, to a Daughter' by William B. Sprague D.D.

Composed
of twenty-three letters, in this booklet, one chapter discusses the necessity
for the young lady to become accomplished in the exercise of and knowledge of
'domestic economy'. Whether she, as the head of her household performs those
duties or heads a staff  – her
knowledge and ability to perform these honorable duties will enable her to
truly care for her family and gain a certain amount of respect.


One
such domestic exercise is the art of cooking.
One
such exemplary person in this field was Jula Child. This week I was able to
compose her Coq Au Vin.
This is a truly delicious and satisfying
dish.


I have
also been painting furniture! One piece I finished was this little bench – in a
color I consider as one of my neutrals – red.

My garden is flourishing – transitioning from Spring to Summer – we are entering
those months when pop-up thunderstorms could occur. Always a blessing when God
waters my garden.

I also
shared with you the beauty captured in Victorian women's practice of cultivating friendship
in Starr Ockenga's book, 'On Women and Friendship'.

My
heart and mind has been elevated this week, to appreciate the friendships
acquired through blogging; the art of transforming with economy one's home, to
bring comfort to the family; to compose a Delightsome meal inspired by a
culinary legend and to be enchanted and thrilled daily by the blessings of
God's creation – the wonders in a garden.
Last
week there were several beautiful, inspiring and instructive posts shared by you.
I am honored and thrilled you joined in and shared at A Delightsome Life.
Here are
a few highlights:


In their blog, Be Book Bound, sisters Miriam and Erika, share their love for books, cooking and home decor. Girls after my own heart. Last week Miriam shared a gorgeous pie – lavender in the crust! Along with humorous quotes from ‘Anne of Green Gables’ and life experiences I am sure we can all relate too!

I was delighted to read the gorgeous post on Faith, Hope and Cherry Tree last week – she shared some gorgeous ‘Joys of Pink’ pictures. I downloaded earlier this May a screensaver she created - 


perfectly pink – I find myself just admiring it from time to time! I hope she composes some more for June!


There are a lot of beautiful flowers and plants beginning to bloom in Diedre’s garden at Simply Simplisticated – the colors are amazing!



Erika at Boulevard de L’antique shared an amazing decoupage box covered with vintage images and train tickets – this is quite clever and truly beautiful.


Thank you everyone once again for joining in at Home and Garden Thursday – you make this blog party truly Delightsome! I look forward to seeing what you have to offer today!

The May-Days Cottage Giveaway ends in just one week! Have you entered? There are a few other bloggers who’ve joined in offering giveaways this month - 
you should check them out!

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encompasses everything! 
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décor, 
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craft projects, 
thrifty finds, gardening tips and
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– anything Home and Garden related.
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Home and Garden Thursday
Post schedule (for me) will be:
1st Thursday – Home Décor
2nd Thursday – Garden 
3rd Thursday – Thrifting or
Crafting
4th Thursday – Recipe or cooking
tips
5th Thursday
– Anything Goes
 
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