~ Turnips, Grapes 'n Courthouse Lace ~

After last week's uncharacteristic

snowfall in North Texas, my parents and I took a

day trip to Weatherford for lunch and to
shop the Farmer's Market. 
Rich color was in abundance everywhere,

 from the clear blue sky to the

fruits and vegetables on display.

First photo ~ turnips and green grapes.

Really?!?

Please pardon the kaleidoscope view.
Just having a Paint Shop Pro heyday!

Stained glass?   Nah...more turnips and grapes.

Next up, chili peppers.

Spicy red.

You reckon this could be red onions in a basket?

Yep!

How 'bout taters in a basket.

Right.  New potatoes and Idaho potatoes.

How about a punch of color!

Glorious oranges!

In addition to produce, this

Farmer's Market also carries an

array of

local art and imported ironwork.

As well as a variety of baskets.

Fun colors.

Ooooh, and a bit of Parisienne influence...

Fleur de lis.

Oui!

A trip to Weatherford is always special, as its

courthouse is an architectural wonder to behold.

This image became the most beautiful

lace when tweaked in Paint Shop.

Can you believe that sky?

And now it is sepia-toned courthouse lace.

This vignette of local art

truly makes you aware that you are in

Texas.

So, if you are in the area, saddle up and giddy-up

like a whirlin' dirvish and head to

Weatherford  for a colorful day.

Y'all have a great week!

~ Bears 'n Snow ~

Last week's big snowstorm in Texas was

absolutely picturesque for several hours. 

Almost unbelievable.

A MaGiCaL pLaYgRoUnD for our

wee furry pals,

Bear and Lily.

Bear is the smaller of the two sisters.

So named because she really

thinks she is a big ol' bear.

She resembles those in my collection.

And speaking of big ol' bears, this polar bear came

to reside here as a result of LaurieAnna's Winter giveaway.

I thought I should share this photo before

blogging focuses on Springtime.

The waning Winter season hints of Spring,

when bears come out of hibernation and

experience the joys of  newly budding nature!

Relish the gifts of warmth and shelter.

Share the blessings and love.

~ Silver Sunday ~ Valentine Blog Carnival ~

 Silver Sunday has arrived once again, and

I have just barely squeezed in a post, as the

weather has been a bit dreary.  So, with

Paint Shop Pro, I adjusted my poorly lit photos

 until they were somewhat blogworthy.

My subjects ~ sterling puff heart charms.

Filigree charm, puff charms, etched charms ~

 image awash in lavender hue.

Same image ~ soft focus.

Etched charms in vintage purple transferware bone dish.

Silver shaker before vintage violets postcard.

A different point of view, i.e. askew.

Mixed silver charms atop ca. 1900 booklet,

cover embellished with lavender engraving.

Vintage sterling buckle.

Sterling cupid charm, lovely green glass bottle

with raised heart design.

Ceramic charm~carrying Cupid.

Thank you for joining me for Silver Sunday.

For more silvery participants, visit

Beth, at Gypsy Fish. 

She has extended

Silver Sunday to a monthly soiree.

Thank you, Beth, for a lovely party.

Also, take a peek at

Craft Critique

 for their

Valentine Blog Carnival,

signups due by 6 pm, February 10.

Carnival takes place on February 12.

Hope your week sparkles and shines!

~ CuPiD at Cottage Panache ~

CuPiD 

has been frolicking about

Cottage Panache,

leaving tokens of

 LoVe

scattered throughout the shop.

As my current muse,

CuPiD

 has challenged me to create

gifts with the theme of
LoVe and  fRiEnDsHip.

Banners.

Cards.

Soldered charms.

"Bannerrettes."

Maureen also has

LoVeLy

gift ideas available at

her shop.

CuPiD,

being such a dutiful messenger of

LoVe,

is taking a brief rest, so

now is your opportunity to stock up on

gift opportunities for your

 LoVeD oNes, 

available at

Cottage Panache.

 

Selected items also available on Etsy, at

Filigree Moon.