Dog Days of Summer

I haven't posted any Etsy Treasuries I've put together lately, I've made many, just run out of time to get them up here on my blog to share.  Today because I love dogs I thought I'd share my latest one. As always it features fellow members of the etsy team Handweavers of Etsy........plus some fun dog finds from other etsy shops.  Visit it HERE - favorite it, favorite the items and shops, enjoy.......maybe do a little shopping......there's something in this treasury calling Bailey's name..........

Etsy treasury

I took a little time this morning to put together an etsy treasury showcasing handwoven towels and pottery - perfect pairing.  Click HERE to visit it on etsy - favorite it, favorite the items, visit the shops, share the love if you choose..........

Today may be the day the snow starts melting - woke up to 30 degree temperature and it's now 33 and the sun is trying to come out - whoo hoo. Just in time so I can attend my weaving guild meeting tomorrow - it's our potluck holiday luncheon, gift exchange and silent auction to raise money for our scholarship fund - an all around fun day.

Did I mention that in yesterday's windshield wiper debacle that I was wearing my jammies when the snow fell in my lap?  In the freezing cold.......but I did put my boots on........

It's snowing.........

This is what it looks like out this morning - snowing hard, very cold, very cold this week as in setting record colds. My poor hummingbirds are still around, I have to bring in the feeder to warm up overnight and a couple times a day......not that the house is especially warm......

 

 

On Wednesday friend Kathy and I went to a new tea place in Medford for lunch, Roundtable Tea Company. I am so excited that we have a tea place in the region again - doing tea is one of my favorite things to do. Owners John and Sandra are a delight - Sandra's cooking and baking is incredible and John is an all around expert on teas. Unfortunately we didn't think of snapping a few pictures before we had almost devoured our lunch.....it was yummy.

Here is the tea station in the room we were in - the teapots tip to pour. We got a lesson on each of the teas being served that day.

This is the more casual side of the shop where you can just stop in for a cuppa and scone or meat pie rather than the full high tea - there is also an entire wall filled with all sorts of teas to buy.......and yes I walked away with the Almond Rocker tea which tastes and smells incredible. I will be frequenting this tea establishment as often as possible.

Since today is a snow day and I can't go out like scheduled I will be working on finishing up some gifts to be mailed early next week. Hoping to get to putting together our holiday cards this weekend.