tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39279674158970139082024-03-05T17:00:31.393-06:00WREATHMAKERMilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.comBlogger399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-84998310862251554542020-10-04T17:19:00.006-05:002020-10-05T14:57:10.631-05:00Decorating for Thanksgiving 2020<p> Our Canadian Thanksgiving is in one week. Due to COVID, we won't be having a Thanksgiving family dinner this year, but I did some decorating anyway. This Thanksgiving will be different in another way also, as one of our Grandsons is getting married during the same weekend. 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Sometimes life events get in the way!<p></p>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-14503369858283105412018-12-11T21:50:00.000-06:002018-12-11T21:50:35.256-06:00December Decorating<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">"Sprucing" up the house for Christmas...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I like Halloween to be fun..no tombstones, witches, ghouls, or ghosts.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>...And the carved pumpkins should look cheerful.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The little kids who came by tonight smiled ...no terror!</b></span>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-62340040961811612402018-09-19T17:51:00.003-05:002018-09-19T17:51:53.907-05:00Winnipeg in Bloom - Sept 19, 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Some years we have had a killing frost by this date, but today these gardens are stunning. Photos just don't do it justice!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The groundskeepers were still busy watering, trimming, and replacing worn sod. I have never seen such fine edging!</b></span></div>
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Cooler days of fall often intensify the colors of our annuals, even though many have begun to produce seeds instead of flowers. I am still enjoying this arrangement in two planters, </div>
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I plant a mandevilla vine each year especially in memory of my Mom, who so admired that plant.</div>
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<u></u><br />Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-26455994947716245542017-07-10T11:52:00.000-05:002017-07-10T11:52:25.246-05:00You've Come A long Way, Petunia!In my younger years I disliked petunias and preferred that my Mom planted pansies, stocks, or phlox. Fast forward to today, and you will find petunias of many different types in my garden.<br />
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One of my favorites is "starry night". The flowers vary on the same plant, and are vivid shades from white to deep purple...truly a wonder in hybridizing!<br />
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Each morning I head first to the petunia pots to see these lovely blooms...<br />
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<br />Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-17905638376256149572017-01-05T12:04:00.000-06:002017-01-05T12:04:24.073-06:00New Years Day Theme DinnerFor the last ten years our family has gathered on the first day of the new year to celebrate cultures of different countries. This year our theme was Scandinavian. We went to the internet to find recipes ...everyone contributed a dish or two. Our daughter hosted.<br />
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<br />Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-1035529263928728492016-12-06T19:09:00.001-06:002016-12-06T19:14:35.915-06:00It's looking like Christmas!We have a very snowy day today... poor driving conditions, but very pretty! I took a few photos and couldn't help comparing them to some taken August!<br />
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Meanwhile, in the house preparations for Christmas are underway. After not decorating last year, I am enjoying decking the halls this time....(thankful!!)</div>
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<br />Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-688960387641712822016-10-18T16:12:00.000-05:002016-10-18T16:12:06.265-05:00Signs of Autumn - BittersweetThe summer flew by and now we are enjoying autumn. My brother brought an armful of lovely bittersweet branches, so appropriate for the season. I wasted no time in decorating the mantel!<br />
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Speaking of the fireplace, we have made some changes during the summer. This is what it looked like last year...<br />
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We had the dark brick for 30 years...yes, 30! ...so it was time for a change. The room is considerably brighter. We had the walls painted in a blue-grey color and I am still looking for suitable art for the walls, and new window valances are in the works.</div>
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Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-31508750613402132332016-04-20T12:20:00.000-05:002018-04-17T19:45:58.688-05:00Tea and FruitcakeWe don't usually think of fruit cake in April since it is traditionally a Christmas sweet, but I wasn't feeling well enough to bake in November or December. Now I wanted to use up the dried and candied fruit which has been taking up space in our extra refrigerator. <br />
I always watch Anna Olsen's baking series and she demonstrated making your own candied orange peel and used it in a fruit cake.<br />
It all looked so delicious, and the result proved it! The peel is so fragrant and adds a fresh flavour to the cake.<br />
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Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-8501874855380434052015-10-13T11:08:00.000-05:002018-04-17T19:00:57.457-05:00ThanksgivingThanksgiving Day brought 16 of us around our table yesterday. After a glorious fall day on Sunday, we had wind, rain and cool weather as everyone arrived.<br />
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We have much to be thankful for.<br />
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Today we can enjoy the leftover turkey, and of course, a piece of apple pie.<br />
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This autumn our hydrangeas have been beautiful, turning a prettier pink than usual. I seeded some Osaka ornamental cabbages, and they too have been very pretty. I love the delicate markings on the leaf edges.<br />
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When we desire a little touch of France, and delectable treats, we head across the river to a little French Bakery. There are only 3 or 4 tables but it as a delightful experience. There is a constant flow of customers, all welcomed with big smiles and a "Bonjour!" by the lovely French owners.</div>
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Macarons in many flavours....</div>
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A nice variety of jams are also available, all from Provence</div>
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Of course, coffee is a must!<br />
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A little tea setting outdoors near the pond seemed in order<br />
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A blueberry printed tea towel was pressed into service as a runner.<br />
The tea today was Celestial Blueberry <br />
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<br />Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-47662098088851343832015-08-06T08:40:00.000-05:002015-08-07T08:18:45.647-05:00A Pioneer HomesteadOn a recent car trip through Manitoba, we visited the Negrych farm near Dauphin, a pioneer Ukrainian homestead . The buildings were constructed between 1897 and 1915, and amazingly, have remained in their original style. Repairs are made, but the integrity of the buildings remain.<br />
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Buildings are log construction, and most materials came from the farm itself.</div>
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I was very impressed with the location which was near a beautiful creek, from which water was drawn, and ice blocks were cut in winter and kept in an ice-house where milk and meat were stored well into the summer.</div>
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Although the last members of the family resided on the farm until the 1980's, there was never electricity or a telephone, but they did own a car.</div>
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Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-29421122521270809162015-08-03T22:16:00.001-05:002018-04-17T19:03:35.455-05:00Chanterelle Mushrooms - A Breakfast Feast!Have you ever eaten chanterelle mushrooms?<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Recently my brother visited, bringing along some freshly picked chanterelles, and while we attended church, he prepared a delectable lunch for us....lovely omelets filled with mushrooms.</span></span><br />
The chanterelles were lightly sautéed in butter...<br />
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The egg mixture was prepared...eggs, green onions, parmesan cheese, and a dash of cream..</div>
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And then...the finished plate!</div>
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Bacon was crisp, and the toasted Italian bread was just perfect!</div>
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I felt truly spoiled!</div>
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Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-86158771962746419492015-07-06T11:18:00.001-05:002018-04-17T19:04:04.905-05:00Tea Time - Strawberry PieFresh-picked strawberries are so tasty!<br />
I saw a recipe for strawberry pie and tried it out.<br />
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<br />Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-68151647443602890482015-05-18T13:27:00.004-05:002018-04-17T19:05:00.527-05:00Tea Time- May 18, 2015 - with SnOw!Victoria Day is usually the weekend we Manitobans head for the campgrounds and cottages, or have that longed-for family picnic. Not this year! We have had strong winds, and rain changing to sleet and snow. So it might be a good idea to do a little baking...<br />
I found a recipe for a simple cheesecake with a hidden fruit surprise in the filling. <br />
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I assembled the ingredients. I made a bing cherry filling using frozen cherries.<br />
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The recipe size was just right for my heart shaped spring form pan.</div>
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Time to steep a cup of fruit herbal tea and leaf through a copy of a summer-themed magazine and pretend we don't have snow on the ground!</div>
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The cup and saucer is Shelley Blue, one of my favorites.</div>
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Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-25798006838950960572015-04-04T18:21:00.000-05:002015-04-04T23:30:44.916-05:00PREPARING FOR EASTER - BROWN EGGS, ETCOur tradition is to dye eggs using onion skins. I used a combination of yellow and red onion skins.<br />
There is always an amused reaction when I go through the till with a bag of skins only!<br />
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....And the table is almost ready!<br />
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Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-37570389852760100532015-04-02T15:42:00.003-05:002015-04-02T15:42:55.215-05:00PREPARING FOR EASTER -REMINDERSSymbols of Easter in white chocolate:<br />
The bunny was purchased, and I made the lamb in a mold...<br />
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My bunny accessories are not Easter bunnies, but rather a reminder of the many rabbits we have around our garden, and how much we enjoy them....<br />
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Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-56308615071879770912015-04-01T17:14:00.000-05:002015-04-01T17:14:04.636-05:00PREPARING FOR EASTER - PYSANKYOn Monday, my daughter treated me to an Easter Egg decorating evening at her church. We learned the art of decorating Ukrainian Easter eggs, or"'Pysanky".<br />
The tool used is a stylus which consists of a copper-wrapped thin funnel attached to a wood dowel.<br />
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The stylus is heated over a candle flame, then beeswax is scooped into the funnel. It is reheated and the wax is then drawn on a clean white egg using the pointed end of the tool..<br />
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After any areas to be left white are covered with wax, the egg is dyed in a light coloured dye.<br />
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The process is repeated...Heating, scooping, drawing with wax, dipping in progressively darker dye, etc., until the desired effect is achieved. <br />
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The wax is then melted off using the candle flame or a heat gun and left as is, or lightly varnished or oiled.<br />
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Some photos of eggs from my collection...all except one were given to me by my Mom. The one looking worst (in the bottom photo) is my attempt on Monday!...but what a lot of fun we had!<br />
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Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-42682087532071734432015-03-16T09:37:00.001-05:002018-04-17T19:07:18.070-05:00Tea Time - A Little Green<span style="font-size: large;">It's time for tea again, this time with a little Irish theme...</span><br />
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I have always wanted to bake Irish soda bread...it turned out a little lumpy, but very tasty!<br />
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I brought out some shamrock items..a cloth and a cream and sugar which I purchased at a thrift store....<br />
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the little teapot, although not truly Irish, seems to fit in nicely....<br />
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A shamrock plant adds a bit more green....<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Irish prayer sums up my wish for you today.</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";">May the road rise to meet you,</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May the wind be always at your back.</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May the sun shine warm upon your face,</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";">The rains fall soft upon your fields.</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> And until we meet again,</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May God hold you in the palm of his hand.</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May God be with you and bless you:</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May you see your children's children.</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May you be poor in misfortune,</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> Rich in blessings.</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May you know nothing but happiness</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> From this day forward.</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May the road rise up to meet you</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May the wind be always at your back</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> And may the hand of a friend always be near.</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May green be the grass you walk on,</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "arial";"> May blue be the skies above you,</span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"> May pure be the joys that surround you, May true be the hearts that love you.</span></span><br />
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This photo taken from the Island of Gigha, Scotland, ...Ireland is across this section of the ocean. <br />
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Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362147804352937504noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927967415897013908.post-35335653898237058762015-01-05T12:29:00.003-06:002018-04-17T19:08:10.166-05:00Downton Abbey - New SeasonTo kick off the new season of Downton Abbey, we invited friends to watch it with us. I made a steamed mincemeat pudding which I served with custard sauce.<br />
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The silver teas service was inherited from my Mom as was the much - used silver serving spoon. I served the pudding in the crystal bowls shown.<br />
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The platter has a "regal" insignia!</div>
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We used Royal Worchester "Gold Chantilly" china for our tea, but the program was about to start , and we didn't want to miss one moment, so I didn't get pictures.</div>
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I do hope that there are not too many scandalous scenes in Season Five...yes I do know these things took place, but I don't care for graphic portrayals of them!</div>
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When watching repeats of Season Four I noticed a table in Isobel Crawley's home which looked very familiar. It is almost identical to one my Dad made from a kit many years ago and which we have in our family room. Photo below taken at Christmas.</div>
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