I believe that is what the words mean.
I was also given this lovely shawl.
I received these gifts over 40 years ago, so I figured they would be considered vintage :-)
I love to read old stories. I fell in love with the classics several years ago.
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice stole my heart. The love story between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy wrapped me up in their emotional interludes. Love/hate/misunderstandings/reconciliation/happy ending. How could I ask for more?
the spoiled country girl who tried to be the matchmaker. Only to find that it was she who would lose in love. Ah! But there is also another happy ending.
Two sisters, two loves, two broken hearts, two happy endings.
I'm telling you, I was gripped by this book. The movie is nothing compared to the story of Margaret and Mr. Thornton. One reason I love to read these old classics, is that their emotions are written in such beautiful detail, and yet there is nothing unsavory.
This first one is small and is more like a night lamp. I love the beautiful poppies she painted on the globe.
And this last lamp belonged to my grandmother.
I always admired this lamp that sat in my aunt's house. One day I noticed that one of the panes was missing. She told me that one of her grandsons had accidently hit the lamp and the glass broke out of it. I offered to have it repaired. She then told me that if I had it repaired I could keep it. WOW was I ever excited! I imagine this lamp was from the 1920's. 
It then became the original state capitol building of newly-independent North Carolina and remained so until the 1790s, when it burned down. A replica, built from the original plans and on the original foundation, is now maintained as a historic site and tourist attraction. During the 1800s Federal period, New Bern was the largest city in North Carolina. New Bern recovered after Raleigh took its place as the state capital with the help of trade routes to the Caribbean and New England. It reached a population of 3,600 in 1815.
New Bern was the site of the Battle of New Bern early in the American Civil War in which the town was captured and occupied by Union forces.
What's there to see, you ask? Take a peek -
And.............
the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola
New Bern is a neighboring town to Bath, NC.
What is it?? Is it a vase? Not sure.
Okay, so I knew it was something good. But what is it?
How about a piece of carrot cake at this bunny time of year?
I so enjoy sharing a cuppa with you.
I am joining Rhondi for her Tea Party Tuesday, and Lady Katherine's Tea Time Tuesday.
The lady in the shop gave us a little demonstration on how the lace is made.
She told us that it takes eight years to learn how to make the fine lace.
She also told us that the younger generation is not interested in making lace, so many of the shops sell imports.
This shop was closed, so we could only see what was displayed in the window.
Maybe one day there will be a resurgence of interest in making fine handmade lace.
This sign was in front of the building where I took the picture of the bench from yesterday's post. I'd love to have a sign like this.
I've had these Coca-Cola glasses for about 20 years. And recently, at an Antique shop I found this straw holder.
On the bottom of the straw holder, it says ............
The Coca-Cola Company 1992.
Please be sure to stop by Colorado Lady's blog and visit the other blogs participating in Vintage Thingies Thursday.
And the oldest Aunty who is nearly 95 years old, pictured with her namesake................
Children lined up to "hit the Pinata"..............
And of course, diving for the booty.................
Traditions............ we all have them. Maybe yours has come about in a different way. But the greatest tradition we had yesterday was celebrating the Risen Savior. If it was not for the sacrifice HE made, we would be dead to sin, eternally. HE paid the price for the debt we owed.
