And then, after Thanksgiving last year, I found these two pheasants at GW for $1.50 and $2 and now need to do something with them.
Question: what kind of floral arrangement would you put in this new planter of mine . . . or would you put something else in it?? It's 9 1/2" long and about 7" tall.

Pheasant statue, approx 9 1/2" long and 6" tall at it's head.

This Spring, I found this beautiful pitcher, in perfect condition, at GW for only $2. I love it, and look at those cool acorns on the handle!

And finally, I've decided that this rustic votive holder would work someplace. The shade is actually wax, but it only stands 10" tall and is 6" wide at it's widest. That's not big enough to make much of a visual impact, but I like it a lot. I've had it for at least ten years. I bought it new but can't remember where now.

So, if you have any idea as to how to use any of these, I'd love to hear them. Thanks!
Lynn

Lynne

jane

And that 1st pic is absolutely GORGEOUS ... your sparkly fruit, textures & colors are beautiful & that lovely rich tapestry on the table. All looks great to me, as is!

I know your creative mind will kick in because everything you do is always beautiful! On another "favorite holiday decor" post, I love, love, love that pic of your "reading area" with the NA MaDonna batik painting!

Have fun...great $$$ bargains! TFS! Jeanne S.

I know you will do some great decorating with these wonderful pieces!
hugs, Karen

Your other two birds are painted so nicely, I know you will find just the right vignette/display for them to fit into. You know the pitcher has to be my fav with those cute little acorns on it. I really like the color and shape of it too. And the pinecone shade makes me think of someone's dishes--is it you who has the pinecone decorated plates?

All good finds, you did good. I agree with Karen, prices are higher and choices are less out here this year too--darn it!

Luvs

You always come up with neat decorations and it will be fun seeing what you do with them. I really like the idea of adding grasses with the birds as others suggested. I also like the look of your first picture and love those place mats the others are sitting on.

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Luvs

hugs, Karen

jane

heartfelt hugs,
Karen

A poem for you and your family.

attributed to
David M. Romano - 1993

When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.

She said my place was ready
In heaven far above;
And that I'd have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye;
For all my life, I'd always thought
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do;
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad;
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow;
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home;
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity
And all I've promised you;
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it all starts anew."
"I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last;
And since each day's the same day,
There's no longing for the past."
"But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true;
Though at times you did do things,
You knew you shouldn't do."
"But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free;
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.

Sharing You Sorrow - Sending My Love,

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Lynne

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...

but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,

God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.

I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years

because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.

But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.

I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;

but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...

that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,

then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,

knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,

just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;

I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,

remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

~Author~

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

©Copyright 1998

Glad the poems I posted, gave you and yours some comfort. At times like this, one needs it.

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