A nice breath of spring on this gloomy, cold day... So anxious for warm weather, want to dig in the dirt !!

mare_wbpa.....Thank you! My grandmother had some some pieces unique to that part of the world....:0) I understand they still make this teapot with the lidded spout. :0) It's put directly into an open fire to heat water.

It is a lovely house, especially considering that this is the view from the kitchen window It also has beautiful, well-tended gardens including prolific raspberry bushes Although the interior hasn't been updated for quite some time (this is pre-cleaning and staging) and the layout (especially upstairs) is somewhat dysfunctional, with low, head-bonking ceilings, and a bath room that is also functions as the only hallway between one bedroom and the rest of the upstairs. Additionally we were concerned that the condition of the rubble foundation might frighten potential buyers, or cause them to demand extensive, expensive repairs even though the foundation has been unchanged for decades. So although we thought it was a good house in a great location, and will be somewhat sad that it is gone, we are happy and thrilled that it sold as quickly as it did, especially since the buyers seem to love the house.

Thank you, Sabbath! The best way for me to tell you about Thailand is to direct you to my blog. The travel entries are down the right hand side of the main page. I hope it is ok for me to post this link here: Jewelry Art by Dawn Thailand is an amazing country with much to see and experience. We've been there twice and are planning to go back again this winter. I hope your daughter achieves her dream of going there. If you (or she) have any questions about Thailand, let me know and I'll do my best to answer!