Last week I received a lovely gift in the mail from fellow blogger Lady Locust. She sent some aromatic cedar oil that she had made. The scent is divine! It's in a pretty little jar, and she enclosed a sweet little handwritten card with it. What a treat.
I spent some time this morning out on the porch, knitting, and relaxing in the new glider. I enjoyed some freshly brewed fruit tea, and worked a few hours on the second sock that I'm making for my friend. The birds were chirping happily, and my dog was laying at my side. The presence of the flowers and trees was comforting and healing.
I made a batch of Nestle's Toll House Cookies this afternoon. I used to bake regularly when I was young. Now that I'm 53, I don't eat as many breads or desserts with white flour. However, I do love these cookies. I decided to make a batch and just bake a dozen at a time. I will give some to the little girls in my neighborhood. Children usually love chocolate chip cookies. Lula always enjoys visiting her family.How are you today?
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What a nice gift from Lady Locust! A very useful one too.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you can use cedar oil in soap....
I agree, Nil. Yes, I'm sure you can use it in soap. I put it on my pulse points. It has such an earthy scent. I love it.
DeleteGlad you like it Stephanie- I'm looking forward to using it too.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love it. The card is so sweet, too. Thanks again.
DeleteYour day sounded very nice! I love to hear the birds too! The cookies look good! Andrea
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea. it was, although I ate too many of the cookies. Enjoy you birds...
DeleteStephanie I found you from The Lady Locust... You two have the sweetest most wonderful blogs... what a delight to read them all. I've been pouring tea and reading all the posts like a little novel. The Awakened Soul, I'm quite curious about your blog name...
ReplyDeleteHi Raquel, Thank you for reading and commenting. I just watched you on YouTube; I ike what you said about soul mates. The Awakened Soul jumped out at me when I was reading a book about fairies. The author wrote something about Mystics and other "awakened souls". I liked the expression.
Deletewhat a glorious, fulfilling day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill. That it was. It helps to keep creating.
DeleteTo sit in the garden surrounded by bird song is one of life's treasures. You described it so perfectly that I could close my eyes and join you there
ReplyDeleteThanks Cherie. They do add their beautiful songs. I may be adopting some chickens to live in the backyard soon. They are such characters!
DeleteI have just spend a lovely few minutes catching up on all your blog posts of the last week. Steve and I are home from a trip back east, visiting Western MA for some research on my family history, then down south to Charleston. It was such a fun trip. Charleston is now one of my favorite cities!! Your socks look beautiful. As do those cookies! I did pick up some very nice sock yarn in MA as a treat. Lots of garden tending to do today!
ReplyDeleteHi Anita, So nice to have you back. Traveling is so much fun. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip. Enjoy your gardening, and I can't wait to see your new sock yarn...
ReplyDeleteI am making chocolate chip cookies for my son's afternoon teas this week. Children do love them! How lovely too to receive a note and gift in the mail, people can be so thoughtful. Meg:)
ReplyDeleteYes, it was really thoughtful, Meg. I'm sure your son will enjoy the homemade chocolate chip cookies. They are delicious. Happy baking...
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