Times They Are A Changin'

Hello there!  I am sure everyone has noticed that I have been away for awhile and you have been kind enough not to give me grief for not following up on my blog.  Well now, I just want to let you know that I appreciate it and let you know what has been happening.  I have been oh, so busy with my business and friends popping in from round the world and also from here in the states that I just haven't had time to catch up on things recently. 



First of all, Cecile and Marcel stopped here in Maryland for a couple of days, picked me up and we all went and met my business partner, Lacy, in Pigeon Forge, TN for a week.  We had one heck of a week going here and there, seeing the western portion of Tennessee, seeing and experiencing everything.  It was so wonderful.  Cecile and Marcel returned to Maryland with me and stayed for another couple of weeks, all the while, Lacy, came to visit us all here.  It was a blast!   

The first day that we were all here together, Lace, Jeff and Connor entered a fishing tournament on the old Fort Ritchie base.  They fished all day and we ended u p having a fish fry that night with everyone and also had our friend Jim over.  It was so much fun.  The weather was perfect and the Fort Ritchie Community Center ended up putting some funds in their coffers due to the tournament.  It was a win/win situation.  They left the next day and Lace stayed a bit longer as we worked on a couple of projects here (as you can see below).  Sometimes he EVEN acts his age! *maybe not* lol 

Next in line was myself joining a store here in Hagerstown, Maryland that sells crafts and vintage items.  It is called "Spare Thyme" and is owned by two sisters, Jamie and Jennifer and they are just adorable.  Most of the folks in the shop create primitive items but I do only a bit of prim type things, mostly shabby chic though.  It is good to belong to a group again.  I have been doing things here and there but nothing on a routine basis since we lived in Belgium and I sold in Grandma's Attic.  I am now going through my inventory and slowly moving it over to Spare Thyme and beginning to create new things.  In general...having fun again!  My partner brought me a whole bunch of supplies when he came an I have been playing since.  


Well, there you go, my crazy life in a nutshell.  Thank you so much for being patient with me.  I do hope that you check back in soon.  If you would like to visit Spare Thyme, they are located in Hagerstown at 562 D Northern Avenue.  They are closed Wednesday and Sunday.  If you stop by, tell them that Elizabeth sent you!  

*hugz n blessingz*

Elizabeth

Greek Style Tomato Salad

Here is a wonderful recipe that is made in 

our home summer after summer.  I love how home grown tomatoes taste and this salad makes them taste even better!

6 medium size tomatoes, sliced

1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled

1 medium size red onion, thinly sliced

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

2 TBS parsley

3  1/s oz. can pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced

4 tsp sugar

1 TBS chopped fresh basil

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

Make about 2 1/2 hours before serving or early in the day.  Mix the vinegar, parsley, sugar, basil, salt, pepper and olive oil and set aside.  Make sure the sugar is dissolved.  Layer tomatoes, feta, red onion and olives until all are used and then pour wet ingredients over the top and gently toss together, ensuring not to tear up the tomatoes.  Cover and chill for about 2 hours.  Serve cold and enjoy!

*hugz n blessingz*

Elizabeth

Attempting to Get Organized

Well, here we go!  I have the most wonderful husband in the world, I believe.  These photos show the result of his handiwork.  I have done crafting for years, all kinds, and I have oodles of items that I use for them so he created some shelving for me in my newly moved into craft room closet.  If you are into any type of hobby, you know that you always have at least one piece left over of something that you have purchased for a specific project.  Well after so many projects, it begins to add up!  Therefore, we are attempting to alleviate clutter and get organized.  I have been bringing lotsof items up from the front room in our home that will eventually be my gift shop and hope to "get it together" and be all organized soon.  I have been waiting years and years for my own room and I am putting it together slowly.  Luckily I have friends and family that are helping me along.  Anyway, I will show you a photo of AFTER it is done...when that will be for sure, I don't rightly know, sorry.  Stay tuned to this channel for more important information from this sponsor.  *smile*  Have a groovy weekend!

*hugz n blessings*

Elizabeth