Take a Moment

I haven't done as much thrifting as I used to. I had to get rid of so much stuff when we downsized, I couldn't justify bringing in more stuff. But you know a girl can't stay away too long.I found this tall thermos at GW and put it next to one I already had. Love the combination.
I didn't get this at the thrift store, but at Half Price Books. I was selling back a bunch of books and walked out with this little treasure. As you know I collect Childs Garden of Verses, but I'd never seen or heard of these. When I got home I googled it, and there was a whole series of Bubble Books.
It has 3 tiny records-that are only grooved on 1 side. My book has all 3 in perfect shape. I guess someone read the poems so the kids could look at the page and hear it too.
Pretty amazing technology, especially for 1922! I love the illustrations and was so happy to add this to my collection.
Also found this lot of ribbon, but why I'm mentioning this is the previous owner had little double stick tape squares to hold the ends. So neat and tidy. There are lots of velvet ribbons and cute plaids and stripes. For the price of 1spool, you get 2 whole stacks-not bad.
Last I had to show the mini apple pies I made to take to a party. They came out kinda cute , but tasted really good,
It's the simple things,isn't it? Do take a moment to enjoy little things.
By the way, I love your comments-they brighten my day! Have a great day!

Leslie

Painting and Baking

This is what I've been up to this week. There are alot of pic's- so be patient please. I have repainted the kitchen(2 coats) and today the family room. After the tile went in my pretty yellow didn't go anymore. I didn't think it would, but wanted to make sure. I went with a light tan. I'll post finished kitchen soon.
Next, my soon to be graduate son and I made a simple pastry that he could take to his class where they are studying food from different cultures. This is an Armenian recipe that's been passed on to me by my sweet Auntie Sylvia. If you've ever tried baklava you'll love this. It's called Boorma and is a simplified version.
Let 1 bag of the phyllo dough defrost(i microwaved it for about 5 min. on defrost. Carefully unwrap and lay it out-keep a damp dish towel over dough at all times. Assemble other ingredients.
About 1/2 cup of any kind of chopped nuts, about 1 stick of unsalted butter melted and honey. Yes just 4 ingredients! You need a broomstick or dowel rod( we used his karate staff).
Take one sheet of phyllo and put a row of nuts across the dough. Carefully and loosely roll up around the dowel. If it tears, just patch it together. After it's rolled scrunch the ends together-it kind of makes a ruffle, and than slide off dowel rod.

Place in a 9x 12 cake pan that has been buttered. Lay them close to each other.
When you have used all the dough, drizzle with melted butter-I use a pastry brush for this. You want to be liberal with the butter-that's what makes the dough crisp up in the ruffles. Bake at 350 until a little brown and crisp looking. I think about 20 minutes.keep checking.
After you take it out of the oven drizzle with honey- maybe about 1/2 cup or to taste. Sorry the measurements aren't real exact-it's been passed down. My son made them and were a big hit at his class. They are pretty easy and an unusual dessert.
I loved reading about your enamel ware pieces. Thanks for all the wonderful comments. I'm off to clean up and more graduation parties. I think I need a rest, but am trying to enjoy all the excitement. Have a great week-end!
Leslie