You are most welcome to join us-find our hostess Bleubeard and Elizabeth's link in my right hand column
We were spoiled for sure enjoying those spring like temperatures for a few days-but winter has returned and is staying around this time-with snow on the ground, ice in the mornings, and just cold-I am going through the propane gas this month faster than I want to. We are staying in this winter pattern for awhile now-well I know it is still winter-but it is slowing us down for outdoor work at the lake house.
This week I thought I would share photos of the deer visitors-they are always so fun-and lots of birds too with this snow on the ground now.
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I found some corn on the cob that had been in the freezer too long so I put it out for the wildlife-a nice treat
A few days ago I posted about a book I was reading Blue set in the 18th century and was a spy type read about the newest blue color and the fight to get it. This was a very good read based on historical facts.
I wanted to thank the two commenters letting me know that a new blue has been discovered after 200 years-I would think this would have been huge news but I had never read about this.
Crayola bought the rights to it. Find the new blue in crayons here So I wanted to thank you both again and of course I had to buy it lol I bought the crayon box that had 4 crayons of this new blue. I hadn't searched out crayola lately and they have a great site-I picked up a few other things too-to expand my art a bit.
For my beverage share this morning-I am enjoying a cup of my chicory beverage with whipped cream on top. very good lol
I have been picking up in two's a few plates and bowls designed by the Pioneer Woman-I really love the flowers they are so pretty-my go to dishes right now
Happy T everyone!
Wow! So many cardinals. I'm lucky if I catch a glimpse of the cardinals every now and then. The deer look like they are enjoying the corn. I think I have some ears buried in the freezer. Maybe I'll give that a try to see who stops by. I like the cheery colors on the Pioneer Woman's line. My elderly neighbor used to call her the cowboy lady and loved her cooking show. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteI know we are blessed with their beauty We love them-the cardinals love black oiled sunflower seed so that is what I buy mostly now for bird seed
DeleteI catch her show once in awhile too-we can't eat the way she cooks and bakes but I do get allot of food ideas from her
So sorry you are having winter again. I'm sure the birds and animals are grateful for their food, your place must be a haven for them. Happy T Day, stay warm, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYes I am staying indoors these days with the below freezing temps everyone here says I spoil the wildlife-lol
DeleteWinter here also! Windy too. I must be living under a rock, who is the Pioneer Woman? Thought it was you, Kathy, said with affection.
ReplyDeleteThe birds and the deer in your photos look great, they are obviously happy to call by, knowing they will get some food. The weather looks awful, stay safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteWe get the Pioneer Woman's cookery programs on our food channel [free TV]. She has some good recipe ideas, the crockery looks very pretty.
Happy T day wishes Kathy.
Yvonne xx
Hi Kathy just calling back to answer your question. The Hall you asked about is about 20 miles from where we live. In the county of Northumberland .... North Eastern England.
DeleteWe are so pleased work is being done, to save it for future generations.
Yvonne xx
thank you so much Yvonne I went to the site loved the history
DeleteYou're lucky to have that many cardinals, especially all at the same time. The deer looks nice. (Deer eat the bird seed out of my bird feeder: not by my choice.) I got lucky today that an overnight forecast for 2" to 4" of snow went much lighter than that, although it fell as sleet and freezing rain which made the roads icy. I didn't hear that a new color blue was found after 200 years, either. That should have been big news. I like those plates behind your coffee mug. Happy T-Day!
ReplyDeleteYes the deer can get become pests for sure. we have some more wintry weather coming in late tomorrow-this is an active February this year.
DeleteI thought so too that the new blue color would have been in the news.
Happy T
Love your new background theme, Kathy. It suggests fabric arts to me. The wildlife photos are great; they make me recall the nice parts about cold northern winters (grin).
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing that there are still colors to be discovered. Average human senses are so limited. I sing in a choir. Our director has perfect pitch and has told us that each of the 8 notes most of us hear has 100 distinct variations!
Happy T-day! Eileen xx
Thank you Eileen, I found a site with free backgrounds and fell in love with this one. It is amazing that there are still colors to be discovered-pretty cool. Interesting about the notes-did not know that
DeleteHappy T Hugs Kathy
Isn't it so heartwarming to see all the birds and animals in your backyard... I only wish I could get photos of our birds but it is so hard for me. The Crayola Factory (and museum) is only a town away from me but no, I have never been-only passed by it. Yummy looking mug but I am eyeing up those colorful plates behind it:) Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteYes I agree we really enjoy viewing the wildlife and birds-it is fun to see a "blanket"of birds-this is my new way of feeding them-no arguing at the feeders lol
Deleteoh wow if you ever go to the Crayola factory-which sounds fun-please share.
Wonderful photographs of the deer and the birds. I hope your gas lasts out for you. the Crayola factory sounds like somewhere great to visit
ReplyDeleteYour drink looks special and so does the wonderful pottery
Have a happy T day
Love Chrissie xx
thank you Chrissie
Deletei know i said it often times, but i really wish we had these red cardinals here!
ReplyDeletehappy t-day!
they are so beautiful aren't they-hope I can attrack them in at the lake house
DeleteNow I know where all the cardinals have gone. They are wonderful. I used to see them in Wichita when I first moved here, but I haven't seen any in years.
ReplyDeleteRee is designing plates and bowls now? I guess you know she and her husband bought and opened a Mercantile in one of those small towns in OK. I want to go there one day. She is also a judge on some Food Network show. I think it's cookies.
Thanks for sharing your nature photos and your colorful dishes, as well as your chicory and whipped cream with us for T this Tuesday.
Hi Kathy, beautiful photos of the birds and the deer, they always look so proud.
ReplyDeleteI love your mug and the colourful pottery in the BG
Have a great week Jan no17
Wonderful cardinals - you are so close to nature where you live - awesome!
ReplyDeleteHope you will get spring soon dear Kathy!
Happy T-Day and thank you for the wonderful impressions!
Big hugs, Susi
Hi Susi, yes we chose to live in the woods when we retired so we could enjoy lots of wildlife and birds. Hoping the new lake house will have lots of wildlife too
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Cardinal Heaven! They are such striking birds, and it must be fun having so many at once. I haven't looked for the new blue crayons in the store yet, but maybe I won't wait for that ;) Thanks for the link :) Those dishes are lovely. I think they'd brighten up my solid-colored Fiestaware. Happy T Tuesday
ReplyDeleteYes these dishes would be lovely with your fiestaware! we have been enjoying these cardinals for years now-never thought about it being unusual lol hopefully I can atrack them up at the lake house
DeleteWow! Cardinals! What a treat! And your corn came in handy for the deer. They seem to love it.
ReplyDeleteI love those bowls. I didn't know Pioneer Woman had a range of bowls. I used to follow her in the early days of her blog (before she was famous). She was one of the first to blog recipes with lots of 'how-to' photos, and I loved that. And she would write stories about 'home on the ranch' and her 'Marlboro man' husband. Very entertaining.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca
I have read her blog from time to time but only after she became more famous. I love her how to blog recipes too with lots of photos. Yes I forgot she called her husband marlboro man lol I enjoy her show on food network too
DeleteLike Elizabeth I would love to visit her mercantile in Oklahoma
I love to see the Cardinals, we don't have them in this area, and I think they are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour bowls are awesome, I like the Pioneer Woman, but haven't watched her for a long time......I need to search that I start getting it taped.
Happy T-day
I seem to only catch her older shows and not her new ones-I usually find something I would like to make-but a bit healthier lol
DeleteLovely nature photos. I know what you mean about enjoying the spring temperatures and then having winter temperatures. At least you are still enjoying the wildlife despite the crazy weather.
ReplyDeleteI have some of those Pioneer Woman dishes and I love that you can mix them all.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
that's what I really love too-she was a smart designer with these dishes
DeleteWow, me and my hubby are impressed by all those red cardinals - amazing! It was so nice to see all the visitors to your yard 😁. Your new plates bowls are so beautiful, I have a few of the Pioneer Woman cookbooks which I love and didn't now that she did cookware too. Wishing you a happy T Day! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteI am beginning to realize we are quite spoiled with our bird and deer visitors-I am hoping to see many of them up at the lake house. cracked corn can be eaten by everyone-lol
Deleteshe sells the dishes at wal mart box stores here in the states and she does have her own mercantile now too-so perhaps they are online-have not checked happy T
Great wildlife photos! I love watching the deer even if they drive me nuts when they eat my garden. I like the Pioneer Woman's dishes too but I have held back on buying any. I have three sets of dishes now LOL!
ReplyDeleteHappy T Day!
Carol
I had to enlarge those bird photos - you are so lucky to have all this wildlife around - I hope the Lake House comes up with exciting views too! Love those dishes. Is the drink you have chicory essence which tastes like coffee? Happy T Day! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteyes the chicory is pretty close I can't have caffeine any more so I have been drinking this-there are some good ones now that brew up nice like coffee
DeleteI always enjoy your visiter photos Kathy. It looks like you are having quite the party. I am with you about wanting to get back to spring, even though I think you have way more of it than me. And I didn't know about the new blue so I went over to the crayola site. How cool. Hope it was happy T day. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteHi Erika, I am so happy you visited the crayola site-I think this brand new blue is really historic-first color in 200 years-so I am happy you checked it out-hugs
DeleteHow fun that Crayola has come up with a new blue. I also must check this out. I also love the Pioneer Woman's dishes but so far have resisted temptation to buy any. I am sure you are having nasty weather tonight just as we are. It has been a fun day to enjoy being inside.
ReplyDeletegood morning-at least I think it is all suppose to change to rain and melt this morning-our driveway is a total mess from all this freezing and thawing this year.
Deletecrayola bought the rights to the new blue but didn't discover it-I am anxious to see the color--enjoy your day
Yep, snow here today, tool No deer, though. I didn't know about the new Crayola blue either, however heard about new M&M colors and flavors. Don't even sound good! LOL Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteI am addicted to M&M's so I don't buy them any more lol can't just have a few-didn't know about their new ones. crayola bought the rights to the new blue someone else discovered. crayola calls it bluetiful
DeleteHi Kathy! Popped back to let you have these two web addresses for Quarry Bank Mill at Styall. I will be doing a post some time, but for today we are off to stay at our caravan with Grandchildren.
ReplyDeletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarry_Bank_Mill
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank
I don't seem to be able to make the links so you will have to copy them to your computer .
We are very lucky to be able to visit this place and walk around the ever changing gardens on the way to do our shopping sometimes.
If you would like to e-mail me with your address I can send you some of their info leaflets - its in my profile.
Dashing now! Hugs, Chrisx
Amazing photos, Kathy!!!!!!! I love the deer!!!!!!!!! Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see your photographs.
ReplyDeleteThose cardinals are such a great colour.
All the best Jan