I was gifted this cactus and had no idea what kind it was.
I guess fall?? But it sure is pretty.
Another trip to the thrift store.
A bag of DMC thread that I will share with my grand.
A magnifying glass that I think is to small.
The sweet basket was 50 cents not sure what I will use it for.
A wonderful bag of buttons. I plan on changing out some buttons on some of my clothes to give them a more upscale look.
I did a nice long walk and came home to head into the woods to get some cuttings for decorating. Let me tell you my legs are screaming now from how tired they are. Walking on all the acorns is like walking on marbles in the woods.
I filled a couple of my pots before the soil freezes. I also have some left over to make some roping and maybe a wreath. The good news is if I run out I have lots of woods to explore.
This is the shawl directions. It is by Mia Welander @ regnmia so please if you knit or post this give her credit. I think if you click on it you should be able to read it.
I have so much to be thankful for the list is long.
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Tonight I am roasting chicken breasts, potatoes and acorn squash. Yumm
The weather has turned colder and rain is due tonight. We need the rain but the snow can wait. I am a bit busy week ahead,
yoga tomorrow, a trip to the Dr Tue, (just a yearly check up)
and Wed my women's group Thanksgiving. My most favorite gathering of the year. I am not hosting, we all bring a piece of the grand dinner and then share. It is so fabulous!!! There will be about 12 of us, I am bringing the mashed potatoes and homemade rolls.
Have a wonderful week!
22 comments:
Beautiful cactus! I have two and there is no rhyme or reason to when they bloom. You found some great new thrifty finds...the buttons are adorable! Love your greens...smart idea to fill your pots now. We're colder here too but still above normal and the beginning of last week finally got some much needed rain. It was gloomy and wet yesterday and today as well, but nothing like the end of the month. Yikes. Your Thanksgiving potluck sounds wonderful. Enjoy! ~Robin~
All sorts of wonderful finds! I love the thought of squash. Yum! Enjoy your potluck.
I have one of those cactuses. A couple of times it bloomed for Christmas, this year it will be Thanksgiving. No idea why, just glad it blooms.
Have fun at your friends-giving dinner. I would have bought that floss myself. Janice
You always find the best things and think of others. Love the cactuses and I bet you will do great with them. Have fun at your dinner.
Beautiful cactus. You always find such fun things at the thrift store. I think your friends-giving dinner is a wonderful idea and I know you will enjoy it! Have a good week.
awesome finds at the thrift shop I am still working with a large bag of floss I picked up several years ago at a thrift shop-I miss not having that one close up Pretty flowers enjoy your feast!
This looks like a very fun (and very delicious) weekend. Nice finds. You can tell the difference between a Thanksgiving and Christmas cactus by the color of the pollen, according to Carole of From My Carolina Home blog. She did a thing on cacti a few post back!
My cactus hasn't blossomed yet but has buds at the end. I empathize with walking on the acorns, I have plenty of those and larger gum balls.
Last night I had baked chicken breast, potatoes and carrots and have leftovers for today's lunch.
Your cactus is lovely. I have one full of buds, too. Like Robin, sometimes no rhyme or reason when they bloom.
Lucky you to be able to forage for greens. When my parents had the farm I had that luxury. I do miss the fresh greens. "Fresh" greens at tree stands have been cut long ago ;-(
Enjoy the group dinner. It sounds lovely!
Your Thanksgiving Cactus is a beauty. I have a white one and a peach/yellow one but none like yours. 💐💐💐
Love the cactus! So cheery. You'll enjoy the Day!
hugs
Donna
Wow, that cactus is stunning! I cleaned a house for a lady this morning and she said she called because she was watering her plants and her dogs knocked over the pots sending muddy water all over her carpet. I hope this doesn't happen to you! Have a great dinner:)
My Christmas Cacti are all budded too. One bloom opened today. They usually bloom around this time of year and again around Easter. Great thrift finds.
Hugs,
Julia
Your cactus is beautiful. I'm not so good with indoor plants. I know you do well with your geraniums each year. I thought of you looking at the ones still alive that surround my bird bath. Not sure if I could make them live like you do! Have fun with your "friendsgiving" dinner! We're cooler now too and talk of snow maybe next week. I don't mind the chilly temps but I'm not quite ready for the white stuff yet! Have a good rest of the week Cathy.
I love the great deals. Wonderful. Have a great Thanksgiving with group. Sounds fun.
I do love the cactus but it is pretty pot bound right now
Cathy
Thank you
Interesting I thought it was the leaf
Cathy
Thank you!
Cathy
Yes those crazy geraniums just keep going thankfully
Thanks for the visit
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