The Kitchen Window

The Kitchen Window
Antique Milk Bottles with Herbs and Flowers

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Welcome to the Frog Hollow Farm blog! I've been blogging since January 2010 and have switched from Blogger to Word Press, but I'm back to Blogger because, for me, it's easier to use. My husband and I live on a little farm in Northwest New Jersey. We have some chickens and a very large vegetable garden with asparagus and raspberries, and rows and rows of sunflowers, snapdragons and zinnias. Traveling, entertaining, gardening, spending time with family, studying Italian, blogging and reading keep us busy and happy. With all of this going on, moving towards a simpler life seems almost impossible but it's definitely a daily goal.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Gifts in the Mail

Sitting on our back porch today was a box from San Luis Obispo, California.  It brought along bright sunny skies, but unfortunately left the warm California temperatures, flowers and green grass behind.  


But, the most important things that came along with the box were some wonderful gifts from a blogger friend ~ my very first!  Do you know Kary at My Farmhouse Kitchen blog?  She has a delightful and delicious blog - along with sweet Teddy.  Please stop by and see her wonderful blog!

 


The other day Kary posted about knitting dish rags in her kitchen.  I just loved their simplicity and functionality and asked her if she was selling them.  Kary wrote back and said that she wanted to give them to me as a gift - it was the sweetest offer!  

Kary included a sweet little note on Becky Kelly stationary in her package to let me know that one of the dish rags had a mistake right in the middle because her dog Teddy had grabbed it - she had mentioned in her posting that Teddy loves to grab her ball of yarn and run with it while she's knitting - Teddy sounds like he's a bundle of energy - but so adorable - you can see a picture of Teddy on Kary's blog.  The mistake is barely visible, but I think of Teddy every time I look at that particular rag!


I'm using these adorable little dish rags as large coasters under several things in my kitchen - my electric kettle, and two large antique pottery fruit bowls.  These sweet little knitted squares slide easily  when we slide the bowls or kettle over the counters - preventing any scratching.  They are too pretty for me to use as rags - but that's me - LOL!
 



To make things even more wonderful, Kary included several delicious items in her package - perfect for an afternoon tea here at Frog Hollow Farm.  

Since we're expecting rain and gusty winds this week, I think I'll be making the Strawberry Scones and Sweet and Spicy Good Earth tea one of these afternoons.  The scones will be delicious with the wonderful Avila Valley Barn strawberry and raspberry fruit spread - yummy!! The only thing missing is some clotted cream, but I think I must find some!  

So, thank you so much Kary for your generous gift - it was such a sweet gesture!

Ciao, bella!!


8 comments:

  1. What a great gift!!! I love those knitted dish rags and have several given to me by a co-worker. Hope you have some sunny skies and warmer temps soon.

    Jackie

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  2. Isn't it fun to open the mailbox and find a real piece of mail - especially a parcel!?

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  3. HELLO MY FARM GIRL, WHAT A LUCKY LADY YOU ARE, RECEIVING SUCH WONDERFUL GIFTS. I WOULD USE THEM THE SAME WAY, I COULDN'T THINK OF DIPPING THEM IN DISH WATER, THEY ARE SO PRETTY. I ALWAYS WANTED TO CROCHET SOME, I THINK I WILL DO JUST THAT, AND WHAT IS BETTER THEN AFTERNOON TEA AND SCONES? HAVE A NICE DAY. LOVE YA, AUNT RIZ

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  4. I do know Kary - she is a wonderful person. I saw that post about her dishcloths. I love all the wonderful things she sent you!

    xo
    Claudia

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  5. I am Kary's friend here in California, and she just wrote and sent over for a visit.
    So, hay! Those dishclothes are wonderful!
    Kary is generous and fun and I am so happy to have her as a friend too....
    xx
    Julie

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  6. good morning, my friend

    so HAPPY to see that the little package has arrived...it had a long journey across the country...it was so much FUN putting together...and i am glad you don't mind the little yellow and white one with the missed stitch right in the middle cause of you-know-who ( little teddy )...i thought it was special too :-)
    it was FUN seeing the little dish cloths in your kitchen... i am Happy you have them...

    i see my friend julie right there too...

    sending warm SPRING love to you

    kary and little teddy
    xxx

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  7. Wow, that's so sweet! I love how you used them like doilies. I love the texture and feel of knits and crocheted items. Kary did a fantastic job!

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