It felt wonderful to lay down last night and I have no idea what time I fell asleep, guessing it was before 11:00. Earlier I had a houseful of friends here for a Southern Living at Home show. Jan said the very nicest things about me and my home, describing it as that--a home!
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She told a little story about how one of their designers claimed she can tell much about a person by the front door of their home and by the napkins they use. I was a winner with my sunflower wreath and garish ceramics at the door, as well as using the fabulous napkins that Lori gave me for my birthday featuring two hefty "sisters" sharing a dessert. Jan took one of the napkins home with her to put in her scrapbook.
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She also took photos of my house before setting up because she wanted to take advantage of the remaining light to enjoy the view. Jan told the ladies how in her long career she's gotten into many homes including some in the more posh areas of town....she nearly moved me to tears with her praise! Upon getting started it turned out only a couple ladies had attended a Southern Living party, making it all the more enjoyable. Now they know another reason for my joy---ceramics and pretty glass things!!!
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There was no Bible study yesterday morning due to it being a holiday and Pastor was able to be with his family who were all off from school. Justin had class yet at UNF, but told me he's off on MLK Day.....that's another subject.
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Since I had my art class in the afternoon, I utilized my 'free' morning to make my preparations for the party. Sunday night I made my ham salad, using leftovers from our CHRISTmas feast. I'd stored it in the freezer in a cookie tin, not remembering it was in there at first. What a wonderful surprise and a brilliant idea to make ham salad with it! Got rave reviews, too!
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Guess it was the moving of chairs and such that tired my back, which is why it felt so wonderful to lay down. Martie had stayed to help clean up afterward while I worked with Jan. Now I have some selections to make from the catalog based upon the dollar value of the show---fun, fun, fun! Glad I'm finally off 'dish restriction'! Oh, that reminds me--my neighbor's fiance came past the door as Brenda N. was arriving so I snagged her into the fray. She loves dishes and says that Travis told her she couldn't bring home anymore little bowls and such. I asked Jessica if she is on dish restriction......I love to feed other people's passions!!! She took a catalog!
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Travis is running for a seat on the County Board and has invited me to a fund raising event on Thursday night. He delivered the invitation to me after my party was wrapping up but didn't want to come in as he was already in his jammies. Oh my, the sky is simply magnificent this morning with greys and greens and salmon on the horizon. The Lord is using His entire pallet today!
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We had quite a rain storm yesterday but the radio folks kept reminding us that we "dodged a bullet" as some regions west of here really got clobbered. I timed my trip down to the car for groceries just exactly right---the heavens opened as I reach the car! Dave, our 'doorman' helped me carry the bags upstairs so I didn't have to make a second trip down there. I needed the items to make my food for the party, otherwise I'd have waited until the rain ended.
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Today brings only a doctor appointment after lunch, perhaps an outing with Twila and Elaine to see The Bucket List again, and then a building committee meeting tonight. Other than that stuff, a quiet day. It's time to publish the newsletter again so must end this "verbose" update (my biggest fan, Justin, told me I was 'verbose' in my postings...) and get busy on my church business.
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I pray all are getting shoveled out, Jill keeps me posted on the removal thereof. Dolly said she's sick and tired of it, too, and I remind all that the door here is open to anyone wishing to vacate their premises for a break! Even when I'm gone to NYC, make yourselves homely!
