Saturday 26 January 2008

Winter is back!



Good Evening, or whatever the appropriate greeting is to you, in your part of the world!

Yes, winter is back! In full fledge. Was like a tid kid last night; got up at approx 4 am, and looked out our window, to see if the forecasted snow had fallen yet! However, did not happen; until a couple of hours ago! Eveything is a blanket of white again. I am more than happy to be tucked away indoors; all comfy and warm; and appreciate our home, Alan, Blue, and a nice crackling fire!

Today has been a day of wonderful R & R; very much needed! Just simply 'chilling out'. I think the past week's treadmill of activities has caught up with us a bit! We have a full week coming upon us; so we are 'pacing' ourselves and recharging for the week that lies ahead. Alan was out earlier in the day; helping his parents as well as picking up 'supplies' to fill our kitchen larder.

Have enjoyed reading a bittid more about 'oyster plates.' Have worked out a 'lay a way' on 2 plates; that I know will enhance our cabinet. I love the detail work and vivid colours of the 2 oyster plates, as in the above 2 tidbit photos. The 'turkey' is handpainted! Can you see the turkey? Do not know if I dare to eat from these antique (circa 1876 - 1889 - Haviland / Limoges France) pieces; but you never know - perhaps, on a 'special' occasion! Could be everyday! LOL! I have some plate stands, that will display the plates beautifully. However, as I mentioned a few blogs ago, 'you only go around once'; so may as well enjoy the journey!

Tidbit - A quiet time is good. Gives you a chance to enjoy a bit of a reflectful rest; and to gain a further appreciative tid of insight for each and every little thing.

Bittid - "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" - so true. That also applies to 'collecting!' In the case of the 'lay a way', it is a prudent, yet rewarding way to add to whatever you collect. ie You can comfortably purchase exquisite pieces (via instalments over time), and they are that much more 'meaningful' to you, because, you had to 'wait' for them! Naturally, there has to be a mutual understanding / benefit to both Seller and Buyer.

Glad it is Saturday night; and that we are cosily settled in our abode for the night!

Please feel free to comment, if any of you love to collect or are anticipating to collect a tidbitz bittidz! If you have more than one of the same type of item, then, you are a collector; or so it has been said! The exciting part of collecting too, is also learning as much as possible about the background, the people, the culture, the country, the history, the era, etc etc etc!

And with that bittidz tidbitz, Good Night and God Bless.

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