{China Beach}

My husband and I were able to take a little get-a-way to the coast 

this past weekend, and although it was very stormy and a time for huddling up

and watching the waves crashing to shore...

we unexpectedly happened upon a rummage sale on our way to grab a coffee in town. 

After fighting the pouring rain and a umbrella that was determined to turn itself inside out 

we entered the building only to find an assortment of unpromising odds and ends

...no treasures in sight!  

But then... as we turned to leave... I noticed two boxes sitting underneath one of the tables

newspaper crumpled over the top 

and a  "$15 for all" price crudely written on one of the flaps.

A sight like that calls to me and I just had to have a peak!

This is what I found...

61 pieces of beautiful china made in Japan!

With this lovely pattern...

 

Score!

I asked if they would take $10 and it was mine!

 

{A Heavenly Dessert}

Angel Food Cupcakes

Topped with homemade lemon curd and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt!

So decadent...yet quite low fat!

Happy Birthday to my Hubby! 

 

{Wrap and Roll}

It seems that in January when everyone is making a vow

to eat healthier most find it difficult to do.

But it's not...really!

You just have to set your mind to do it!

Just take this bunch of fresh & "good for you" ingredients...

Chop up some cabbage, squash, onions and carrots...

Saute them in some olive oil in a large fry pan or wok...along with this...

Add a little soy sauce, teryaki or your favorite seasonings...

And you get a very healthy mix...

You can eat it all by itself or make...

Yummy...delicious...healthy "Lettuce Wraps"...Just wrap and...

...roll!

No excuses...eat healthy...today and tomorrow too!

It's easy...and

You will be happy you did!

{a tiny collection}

Sitting on a shelf in my dining room is this unassuming jar

filled with little wooden painted treasures....

It is my collection of  
vintage birthday candle holders!

Aren't they sweet?

They each have a little hole in the top to hold a small birthday candle!

I just love how they look in the jar...
and of course on a cake!

...funny the little things that can make us smile :)

{Just Because}

Flowers given and received for "No Reason" can be the "Best Reason" of all!

Thank you to my "No Reason kinda guy"!