Thursday Text: The Forgotten Affairs of Youth

I just got caught up on the Isabel Dalhousie novels again.  The latest in the series by Alexander McCall Smith is The Forgotten Affairs of Youth.  I've enjoyed reading them, but I realize they're not for everyone.  You'd like them better if you were married to a philosopher and had been to Edinburgh...

Georg Jensen Tulip Necklace

I was looking up something entirely different when I stumbled across this antique necklace.  The tulip design was popular with Georg Jensen, who designed this in 1921.  I think it's stunning.

Food Should Taste Good

Have you ever tried the sweet potato chips made by Food Should Taste Good?  They're delicious.

Finished!

I finally finished the quilt that Sara started for me for Christmas!  The piecing was fun - and actually not too difficult.  Then I found some chambray to go around the edge and on the back.  I tied the middle and then machine quilted around the border and added my initials on the back.  It will be nice and warm when winter comes!

Friday Featured Art: George Washington

We made it to the Lichtenstein exhibit.  It was interesting!  We liked the comic book paintings and this one: George Washington.  There were also some incredible optical illusion pieces.  If you're in Chicago before September 3, be sure to check it out.

Thursday Text: Ben-Hur

Our book club selection this month was Ben-Hur, by Lew Wallace.  I didn't actually get around to reading it, but I did check out the movie from the library.  I really enjoyed it.  Have you seen it?

White Horse Antiques Quilts

We got to visit White Horse Antiques as we stopped through Rocheport.  They had a new selection of beautiful red, white, and blue antique quilts.  Aren't these amazing?  I love the designs.

Missouri Barbeque

When we were in Missouri a week or so ago we had lunch at one of our favorite out-of-the-way places.  Barbeque in Missouri is legendary, and we love to get ours at a little place called Lonnie Ray's.  I always get the brisket sandwich.  And now they have sweet potato fries!  Yum!

Spoonmaker's Diamond

Thinking about the Queen's Diamond Jubilee reminded me of something fabulous that we saw in Turkey.  Topkapi Palace has an incredible collection of jewels.  This 86-carat diamond is known as the Spoonmaker's Diamond.  It is stunning.

Friday Featured Art: Lantern Festival

We were in Missouri last week and were able to visit the opening weekend of the Lantern Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden.  It was fascinating.  These gigantic dragons in front of the Climatron are made out of porcelain plates, saucers, cups, etc.  The huge lanterns and flowers were made with silk.  At night they light the art.  I bet that would be a beautiful sight!