It Isn't Over til It's Over...

Hi! Just checking in tonight to say that I finally finished the latest batch of my crystal icicles and also Lucite hearts.

They're on etsy now, here  and they'll be on eBay tomorrow.

Just in case you loved them but they sold too fast! Also free shipping for my blog friends! I'll refund that on your Paypal receipt, just be sure to mention my blog!

These were late December flea market finds, remember?

Transformed...

Icicles!

Diamonds!So cute! the fat little chubby drops are amazing, so pristine and clear and so pretty!

Valentine [or Xmas] hearts. Oh I love these! The old Lucite hearts are gorgeous.

And just a couple red-hots---my cute prim cinnamon hearts---too...

love

lizzy

gone to the beach

self portrait with shells and sand

Goodbye, goodbye---Hello, hello

Happy New Year!


love

        lizzy

gone to the beach.......

The Party Part

Hi! A few pix and menus from the holiday.....

Here's a new "baby"---isn't he gorgeous!

We celebrate on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day...
The menus are traditional, just what I loved when I was a little girl!

Christmas Eve: big antipasto [cheeses, breads, salami, pickles, olives, tiny carrots, etc] and champagne, served at dusk while my family opens stockings and exchanges gifts.

Later...homemade lasagna...and Christmas cookies.

Christmas Day: a time  for extended family to and friends to join us at the beach.

First: A smaller cheese plate and wine or beer. This year I did a whole wheat baguette, sliced very thin; with fresh goat cheese and chutney, yum!

Dinner :

a "constructed" salad...romaine with blue cheese and walnuts; a sweet dressing of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, tarragon, garlic.

Main course:

Prime rib with a horseradish mustard crust

gravy

horseradish sauce

brussels sprouts roasted with chestnuts

potato pie ( mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, bacon, black

pepper, butter. Baked in a pie crust.)

Christmas cookies and tea for dessert....

Festive! Delicious!

love

   lizzy

gone to the beach....(to walk off that meal!)...