These are a Few of My Favorite Things

 

Raindrops and roses and whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

These are a few of my favorite things...

I thought I would write down some of my favorite things for Favorite Things Friday. 

Disclaimer: This is totally a materialistic list. It is not to be deep, nor meaningful as to the things in my life that hold true eternal value. It's just a fun glance at simple things that I really enjoy. God given everyday pleasures that make me smile.

My I Phone-

Don't laugh those of you that know how long it took me to accept this device due to my being technically challenged.

My Record Player-

With a complete turn around. My old fashioned record player is one of my favorite gifts my husband ever gave me. I listen to albums I pick up at Half Price Book Store. I have reassembled a collection from my yester-years.

Hallmark Channel-

I love the sappy shows on Hallmark channel. They are clean and have the full on cheese factor.

My Grandmother's Hats-

In my home you will see many things that belonged to both of my grandmothers. They were very special women in my life. One of my favorite things that belonged to my Grandma L was her hats. Hanging on a hat rack in our dining room are 5 to 6 of her hats that she used to wear in the 50's and 60's when women wore hats all the time. They are beautiful and unique. I enjoy looking at their design, colors, and textures, as well as, wearing them on occasion.

My Kitchen aid Mixer-

It's red and shiny. It was given to me by my mom. Both of us are not cooks. But with my mixer I feel like one. It is the most expensive piece of baking equipment I own. Take a look at me now Buddy the Cake Boss. (I love him too).

Scarves, Scarves, and More Scarves-

Warm and Trendy, Warm and Trendy, Warm and Trendy

Anything Sparkly-

Whether jewelry, shoes, handbags, or accessories, I love all that glitters. It is the girlie girl inside of me. When I was a teenager black was cool and pink and shiny were not. They were thought little girlish. Well now that I am in my 40's and have all boys. Girlish is soooooooo cool.

Camping Equipment-

Just as much as I love to be girlie, I love to camp. I was a Campfire girl growing up, and I know how to rough it. We are camping gear junkies here. There is nothing more fun than sitting around the campfire with your friends singing and roasting s'mores.

My collection of children's books-

I have my own library of children's books. You can say I am a collector. I love the smell of books. I feakishly admire other's built in shelving. From Pippi Longstocking to Encyclopedia Brown, these are welcome friends that make their home among my stacks.

Candles and Febreeze-

Aromatherapy Baby!

Our Disney stuff-

My home at times literally looks like Disney World exploded. We have movies, games, Infinity, books, stuffed animals, action figures, sheets, pjs, and more...much more!!! I know Disney gets a lot of controversy among conservative Christians, but I am one conservative Mama that does not miss a movie. I remember when I was a girl and the Wonderful World of Disney came on t.v. We were lucky in those days if Mary Poppins ran on t.v. I remember seeing The Rescuer's and  Herbie Goes Bananas in the movie theatre. Disney is all make believe and everything magical about childhood. I'm wishing upon a star right now...

My Anne of Green Gable VHS Tapes-

I love these movies with Megan Follows. Snuggle by the fire with a cup of tea and settle in for an Anne Shirley marathon. She's a teacher, she's dramatic, and she lived in the early 1900's (that's Charlotte Mason times :))

Broadway Show Tunes-

I clean to songs like Dreamgirls, Dancing Queen, and Don't Cry for Me Argentina. Seriously!!!

My Bassets

My sweet Murry and my new boy Copper. They are so loving and such sweet boys. I could cuddle and snuggle their soft sable furry wrinkles all day.

My Bible-

I know I said this was a materialistic non-deep list. But honestly my One Year Bible has changed my life. I read an entry a day. I do not look at the dates on the top. That always used to hang me up. I would start my One Year Bible on Jan. 1 then by Jan. 15 I was really off. So, the Bible got shelved until next New Year. It revolutionized my quiet time when I released the whole, "read it thru in one year by following the date at the top of the page" thing. I think my current Bible date says October something. When I finish reading it completely through I begin again. It is my love letter from my first love. It is all about our precious God, who He is and what He wants us to be.