Lovely little piece of Kansas you've got there, Larissa! We've got about 5 times that amount of snow... and yesterday was so cold that I tried to shovel the sidewalk, and gave up after about 10 feet, or so! I headed for the warmth of the house so my ears and face could thaw out! We were below zero... WITHOUT the windchill! It was so cold yesterday, that the dogs were limping on three legs after being out long enough to relieve themselves! Frostbitten pads on paws are a real danger in this kind of weather! I spent all day, and half of the night, rearranging the Jungle and doing some deep cleaning... sucking up cobwebs and furballs, washing windows and dusting... it's amazing what you can get done when your husband isn't underfoot! :-)

Karen, not only are the candles purple, but they smell wonderful!! Nana, thanks for the good wishes. It has been a wonderful day. Pat, I found the tin sign first and when I saw that little chick vase, I knew they would look great together. Jane, I bought another tin sign at the same GS and it is in another vignette yet to be photographed. Thanks for the good wishes. Punk, thanks for the sweet comments and the good wishes. As for the cross and first Easter book, just like Christmas, I like to acknowledge the reason for the holiday, not just the cutsie traditions. Marlene, thank you. ARC is Association for Retarded Citizens and is a chain of TS's' They are all over CO. I don't know if they are in other states. Luvs and Jeanne, the bunny rug is brand new and is on my carpet at the entrance to my dining room. I sure wouldn't donate something like that, but I am glad someone did!! Frou, based on your response, I guess they have ARC's in Illinois! Thanks, Easter is breaking out all over around here. I will post more pictures later. Thanks everybody, Candy

Punk...love the ribbon candles & your new napkins...perfect for this table! And that angel dish with your little girl is precious...& a remembrance of your DM! F&F centerpc is so darn cute & fits so well with the big balls in the place settings ...& candlelight, everywhere! Always enjoy that ... I do see those pretty ornie candleholders (like on my Santa shelf)...& your pencil ones are darn cute, too! My goodness, woman, you are on a roll! This table is so "festive" & ready for "spreading the cheer!" Love it! TFS! Jeanne S.

Oh my, that's stunning! Saturday, here in Nor Cal, people were walking around in shorts and t-shirts. I had on a fleece and red scarf, just to get into the x-mas spirit, and I was the one getting funny looks!