Tuesday, November 08, 2022

A Couple of Essentials for the Homemaker



Today I have been "stealth sipping" a new flavor of tea out in the brisk air, for only one moment, due to the cold weather:




The guest room, containing Grandma's vintage furniture, and other things from her home, has a new look this season:

I found another painting by William Henry Margetson (British 1861-1940)
This one is called "Fresh Lavender."



Homemaking Radio--Listen as You Go About Your Day at Home
Part 1
          


Part 2




8 comments:

Lydia said...

Hello Lydia,

I thank you so very much for the past 2 videos you posted. It truly is something I look forward to listening to while I am working around my home.

I have enjoyed the little nuggets of truth on character building from Mrs. Andelin’s book. Now I am also looking forward to hearing more from Elisabeth Prentiss. One quote I copied from her book years ago was this: “To deny one’s self every gratification and every indulgence in order to mortify one’s natural inclinations, would make God a hard Master, who allows His children no liberty.” Another one is,”Recreation and rest we must have. Otherwise, the strings of our soul, wound up to an unnatural tension, will break.” I am happy to hear your critiques from her book and look forward to more excerpts and comments from you on it.
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God’s blessings
❤️Holly

Caroline said...

Dear Lady Lydia,
Elizabeth Prentiss' book Stepping Heavenward is such a treasure. I find it so encouraging seeing a young lady transform to the loving caring woman she became who learnt to give her all to her precious Saviour.
I am thankful for your company and for the interesting things you share.
God bless,
Caroline

Christal said...

Your window with the lighted candle looks so beautiful and cozy. I love seeing your pictures you post, the white pumpkins are so pretty. Ms. Lydia do you like Cranford with Judy dench? It's one of my favorites, I love how they talk if "elegant economy"
Can't wait for your next video 🌺🌷🌻🌸

Lydia said...

I am attempting to read Cranford and have the DVD.

Christal said...

I have watched it 3 times in the last two weeks on my days off, it's so good. I ordered the book (Wordsworth edition) it has beautiful cover with teacup on front.

Christal said...

Hope you had a very lovely and blessed Thanksgiving πŸ™πŸŒ·πŸŒ»

Christal said...

Ms. Lydia I'm listening to this podcast again it's so sweet and enjoyable, I'm sewing on my hibiscus flowerπŸ€—, can you share your recipe for scones please? What is your favorite tea other than Yorkshire gold?

Vintagebeliever said...

Thank you for a lovely chat.
I always use cloth napkins.. it makes the meal more fancy and like you said, you don't always use it.
I bought a bread maker about 20 years ago and love it.
Did you ever think about sharing any your Alaska days? I would love to hear about it.