Mini Pies Baked in Jars | Brilliant

Read more. More photos and recipes too for single-serving fruit pies and even little chicken pot pies baked in jars. I love this, don't you. Great for portion control for those of us (me) who want to eat the whole pie sliver by sliver. Who thought of this first? There are so many clever people out there. Thankfully we have the Internet to connect us. Hope you are enjoying your Monday as much as I am. Rosemary

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Today's Weather Is For The Birds

If I dared put one toe out the door with my camera I would be faced with this kind of weather. It's pouring and the wind is howling. Thankfully, I don't have to go out for anything except a dog walk or two much later when the rain subsides.

I was half asleep this morning while monitoring three comments on my Blogger Dashboard. I put a check mark beside each one and hit the REJECT button instead of the PUBLISH button. I've tried but this can't be undone. I've written each person to resubmit but in case they don't I would like to thank and apologize to the following:

Kathy @ http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/

Susan @ http://ashtreecottage.blogspot.com/

Maria @ http://agouraantiquemart.blogspot.com/




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Laundry Room Love

You know how much I love to do laundry by now. I am totally in love with the amazing room in the photo above dedicated to this necessary task. Have you ever seen a better one? I certainly haven't. I'm sure there is a clothes dryer in there somewhere but it is not the focus. How heavenly. I am absolutely positive that there is a drying yard outside too. I did five loads last week to take advantage of warm temperatures and sun. Now we have rain. It was great while it lasted. I am still quite pleased with my homemade laundry soap/detergent too. I just wish I'd made it sooner. Happy Monday, Rosemary.

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American Silver Punch Bowl Sells For $5.9M

A HIGHLY IMPORTANT AMERICAN SILVER PUNCH BOWL
Made by CORNELIUS KIERSTEDE, NEW YORK, 1700-1710

Pre-auction estimate $400,000 - $800,000
Sold January 22, 2010 Sotheby's New York.
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: $5,906,500 USD
This is wonderful news for dealers and American Coin Silver collectors alike.

"Take care of your antiques and they'll take care of you."

Doesn't this make you want to polish your sterling hollowware? Read more about Cornelius Kierstede, the colonial silversmith.




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Hermes 3-Piece Garden Tool Set

Spade, Trowel and Weeding Fork Set with Cherry Tree Handles in a Textile Bag. $345.00 USD. You would definitely be compelled to do your own gardening if you had this Hermès set, wouldn't you? :) Rosemary




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Have A Cute Puppy Weekend

Dog owners are the luckiest people, aren't they? I never get tired of looking at photos of puppies. The owners of this cutie pie must be having such fun with her. Pink collar means girl dog hopefully. Have a great weekend and remember to play with your dog. xxoo Rosemary




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Do Want This Hermes Avalon Blanket

Wool and Cashmere Avalon Blanket from Hermès. So lovely. My maiden initial is H. Size 55"x69". Drumroll .... price $1,125.00 USD

On second thought, it's too good for Webster the wonder dog. We share all blankets. Sigh. You, however, still have time to order one for your Valentine. ♥

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Dancing On A Giant Typewriter Circa 1937

"Too Marvelous for Words" musical number from the film "Ready, Willing, and Able" (1937) with Ruby Keeler and Lee Dixon. The chorus line keys are brilliant!!




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