This oil painting hangs in our living room. Can you see the beautiful pink gown that the woman is wearing? A friend of mine was moving and asked if I wanted it. Who wouldn't want it?
The colors and details are wonderful in this close-up.
While my parents were at the beach last week, I took care of their Himalayan cat Sue-lea, the plants and the mail. Of course my Mum had to bring me back a lovely tea pot to thank me. She is so sweet and the thoughtful, the best Mum anyone could ask for. Although I told her before they left not to buy me anything.
What makes this even more dear to my heart is the my Dad picked it out. He said it had to be this one because it just looked like me!Be sure to stop by Kelli's on Friday for more Show and Tell fun and Beverly's on Saturday for Pink Saturday or maybe you have something fun to share too!
Oh and just in case your visiting for a little more Christmas in July...I wanted to share another one of our traditions...
Every year on Christmas Eve Santa hides a pickle ornament on the tree. The first person to find the ornament gets 1 extra present. It's usually a fancy candy or special treat, something small that won't cause hard feelings between siblings. Does anyone else do this German tradition?
Thanks for visiting, I would love to hear from you!
55 comments:
The tea pot is so gorgeous...how lucky you are. It's a thoughtful gift from your mom.
Happy Friday
Lots of luv,
Ita
Leeann, thanks so much for visiting with me and taking the time to leave a sweet comment.
Love your blog and signed up to follow so I can be back to visit.
Just lovely! I, too, love old paintings like that.
What a lovely teapot, looks really romantic I would say !
Thanks for stopping by The Apple Cider Mill, Leann. I love your oil painting.
Your teapot is really beautiful. It is so special because you dad picked it out. These are the things that make beautiful memories.
Your painting is also lovely. Isn't it interesting how one person doesn't want something anymore and it goes on to be treasured by someone else.
Iris
A lovely show&tell. I like the tradition. I've never heard of it but it would be a good one to start.
Mama Bear
Love the teapot. Isn't it funny how when our dad's pick something out for us it seems more dear to us. :) Not that things aren't dear to us if mom picks it out. ;)
We do the christmas pickle...but I give each kid a little treat no matter who finds it.
We don't do the pickle although I have a glass-blown pickle. We do German Christmas cookies though. My great-grandmother was born in Germany and has handed the cookie recipe down. I have one of the original cards written in my grandfathers handwriting.
How sweet of your mom and especially your dad to think of you that way. Funny how parents don't listen any better than kids!
No, but I've heard of it!
Lovely teapot! But that painting is so nice...such a sweet gift from your friend.
What a lovely picture and the tea pot is gorgeous!
Cindy
I can't believe she wanted to get rid of that gorgeous picture! I would have snatched it right up too. The teapot is beautiful too. I love the whole pickle in the C Have a wonderful weekend!hristmas tree, we may have to try that this year!
Your painting very lovely. So is your teapot, a thoughtful gift from your mother. Thank you for sharing them.
Your teapot and painting are beautiful
Beautiful painting! I would have taken it too. Jean
Thanks for visiting me. I myself could not turn down that kind of offer. Your tea port is pretty.
Very nice picture and what a sweet tea pot from your father.....loved all the pink ~Blessings Heather ;-)
Both the painting and the teapot are fabulous! I love pink, it's one of my favorite colors!
Hi Leann,
You showed us some wonderful things today. In just this one post, you told us a lot about the love and thoughtfulness you share with your friends and family members.
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving the generous comments. You asked if I'm a design professional. I'm flattered, but no, I'm not (but I like to draw and paint, install art shows, enjoy selecting ornamental plants for the garden -- I guess it's all related).
I hope our paths cross again very soon. Have a great weekend!
Bill @ Affordable Accoutrements
wat een ontzettende mooie theepot, zo ,mooi, volgens mij is hij al erg oud,klopt dat.
ik zou er maar erg zuinig op zijn.
bedankt hoor
groeten OMA NIJN
I love your painting! It's so pretty. Thanks for the comments on my blog. I'm following you, and I went over to My Raggedy Little Blessings and am now following her,too. Thanks. :)
D
That's such a great painting...your friend was wonderful to offer it to you! I like old paintings of a man & woman together-someday I'll have a whole wall of them if I ever get around to redecorating my bedroom! Thanks for stopping by my blog....Happy Pink Saturday!
I enjoyed my visit with you today, You have some beautiful pinks today. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful tea pot! Thank you so much for visiting and leaving such a sweet comment. Beautiful blog. I will be back to visit.
Carrie
♥Happy Pink Satuday♥
Really cold (50s) in upper Michigan today with a dark sky. I need all the pink I can get this morning. Thanks so much for helping lift my spirits!
Wishing you a weekend filled with sunshine and happiness.
Thanks for sharing the story of your teacup. You see, father's for me would never really fancy something as pretty as this. but then, there are just those times where they surprise us - just like how your Dad picked this one for you :-)
Li
I love the painting! And the teapot is so pretty - I love that your Dad picked it out. Happy Pink Saturday, Leann!
Nice painting. Beautiful teapot. A loving parents.
Happy Pink Saturday and a nice week ahead.
Regina
What a lovely painting and teapot! Thank you for visiting my PiNk SaTuRdAy! I'm sorry the slideshow didn't work for you. That happens sometimes and then later it shows.
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Marsha
Leeann, thanks for your visit and your kind comments.
I think your Dad did a good job in picking out that pink tea pot for you.
Great tea pot! The painting is pretty special, also. Sally
Love that tea pot, such wonderfully delicious vintage finish, and dad picking it out does make it extra special.
Thanks for stopping by my PS and Disney dreams.
Weekend Blessings, Candy
A wonderful gift from your parents that will become ever so much more special in the years to come.
I so treasure one that my father gave to me many years ago.
Thanks for stopping by. Glad to have your visit and hope you found something to interest your returning.
What a lovely painting with the lady in the pink dress, and how very sweet of your dear dad to pick out a pretty pink teapot for you! That touches my heart so!
Happy Pink Saturday to you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
gorgeous pink saturday post, thanks for visiting me, i will be back to visit again.
Hi Leann..I love the painting..who could turn that down!
The pink teapot is so lovely too.
Enjoy your pink saturday!
I love your pink post today!!! and the pickle ornament tradition is wonderful! I never have heard of it, may try that this year!
Happy Weekend!
Thnks for stopping by my blog! what a pretty painting that is! I can see someone doing that in miniature too!
Chris Verstraete
Searching For A Starry Night, A Miniature Art Mystery
Happy Pink Saturday. Thanks for your comments! The teapot is beautiful, and the picture, well, that's my kind of gal! I'm going to check out your friend's (Mike) blog.
Such a lovely Tea pot with treasured memories!!
Have a wonderful Pink SAturday!
Hugs, Nerina :)
Pretty Pinks. Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog too. I hope you have a great Pink Saturday!
Hi Leann!
Love your blog!
Very pretty teapot!
I like the pickle Christmas ornament hidden in the tree tradition!
I never heard of that one...I just may do that this year! The kids will love it!
Have a lovely day!
Mary :)
Lovely items for Pink Saturday. We have a pickle ornament but don't hide it. Maybe we will start to, sounds like fun. Best to you and yours.
Hi Leann,
Love that painting. Hey, I have a couple of old looking paintings with that goldish frame. Do you ever think about painting them a different color? I would like to, but, believe it or not, I'm nervous to do it. Would be hard to get back to Gold if i did not like it.
Blessings,
Barbara Jean
PS Cute tea pot your Mom brought you.
Beautiful tea pot!
I love the pickle ornament and the tradition of the extra gift. what a neat thing.
Hi Leann,
Such a pretty teapot...so cute and pink! Hope you have a great Sunday
Leeann, such a lovely teapot. How wonderful that your father picked it out. So special!
Love the painting.
Enjoy your weekend!
Tina
Beautiful story for Pink Saturday! Thanks for stopping by my blog too.
Hope everyone had a great Pink Saturday!
Oh I love the picture!! It is just great! The tea pot is lovely!!
Hugs, Lisa
No, never did the pickle tradition. Sounds like fun though! Loved your post! Happiest of Pink Saturdays to you!
Oh, I love that painting! How lucky for you that your friends didn't want it anymore!
The teapot is just gorgeous! What a special remembrance it will be for you.
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your kind comments!
Hope you had a great Pink Saturday!
Teresa the MiniMadWoman
Father does know best...the teapot is perfectly you!
Traditions are so much fun! Our family celebrates a "Christmas Mouse" tradition. Christmas Mouse (a.k.a. Mom) hides a little gift for each of us in the tree and we have to find it. Easier said than done :) It all started when my brother and I received the storybook with matching Christmas Mouse pajamas. I would love to share the photo when I find it.
XO's
& Co.
Your vintage painting is soooooo beautiful. I can only imagine it in my living room! Pink Hugs, Patti
the teapot is lovely! so pinky and the blooms on it so cabbagey.. Have a great week!
How pretty your pink treasures are! I especially like that teapot and think it is so special that your dad chose it for you.
Thanks for sharing... and for stopping by to visit at my kitchen table, too!
God bless,
Mrs.T
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