Monday mornings I get an e mail from the plant shop with this week's specials one of which are hellebores in 15 cm pots 2 for 19.99. They list the regular price at $14.99 each. There must surely be a mistake because the pot shown is not a 15 cm pot in my opinion and if the sale is on that size that is outrageous. I paid $3.99 each at this exact shop a few weeks ago.
Pardon my little rant. I wasn't going to buy any more hellebores in any case.
I have decided to call my new doll Mary Ellen, a name quite similar to mine. I think of her as myself some 65 years ago. I had a woolen pleated skirt and although I don't remember if I had a pink sweater it is possible. My skirt was blue plaid and was reversible. Maybe like one of these...
We're still enjoying clear skies and although it froze overnight the high for this afternoon is 10C ( 50F).
My task today is, of course, laundry also cleaning the sunroom. The sheets are already in the dryer so I'm well on my way to being done.
I hope your week is off to a good start. Thanks for coming by.
I remember wearing those pleated skirts.
ReplyDeleteWow that is quite a jump at the plant store.
Cathy
I love ❤️ the name you gave your new doll. Lovely skirts, and cats 🐈 😻 🐈⬛️ are definitely wonderful antidepressants. 😀
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the hellebore looks like a gallon pot to me, and if so, two for $20 is a good price.
ReplyDeleteNow that the fog is clearing , we are enjoying another blue sky day.
Mary Ellen was in the Waltons', such a wholesome show.
ReplyDeleteMaryEllen is a lovely name. Cute skirts back in the day. We are in the deep freeze here. brr!
ReplyDeleteI had one of those reversible pleated skirts years ago and loved it. Mine had shades of charcoal gray with threads of green and dk red running through it.
ReplyDeletePlant nurseries here are closed for the winter months.
I have long wanted hellebores but fear they would perish in our long hot and humid summers.
I remember those skirts and you picked a good name for your doll.
ReplyDeleteI remember wearing those kinds of skirts too.
ReplyDeleteI like your new dolls name ...Mary Ellen :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
PS I do like your header photograph
I'm glad to hear your doll has a name, and a very nice one, too!
ReplyDeleteNice name for your doll. Pleated wool skirts are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour doll has the sweetest name. I skipped my Monday chores today...ooops! But I did have fun at the sewing machine. Isn't the weather just weird these days?
ReplyDeleteas commented above, reminded me of The Waltons, perhaps Mary Ellen has sibblings that are looking for a home with you!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet to connect the nice puppie with you, when you were a sweet girl. You still are sweet!
ReplyDeleteWe also have clear weather, clear and cold. Sometimes prises climb into big highlands without any reason ..
I have a doll that belonged to my grandmother who was born in 1890. I think she is called Mary Ellen, but it might be Mary Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice name for her, and I can definitely see it. I'll take a bottle of that antidepressant, please...
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice day. I had one of those skirts too, but not reversible. That is pretty neat.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your new doll. I have several that I got at the thrift store. I love bringing them home and fixing them up. Mary Ellen is such a pretty name.
ReplyDeleteLove the graphic at the end. Kittens certainly are good antidepressants.
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen is a great name! It made me think of Mary Ellen Walton. :)) I remember wearing pleated wool skirts, with bobby socks and loafers, now that's going back in the day.
ReplyDeleteI like your dolls name. MaryEllen. My legal name is Mary Beth so it's close to mine too!
ReplyDeleteIt was below zero last night again and predicted to be cold for a few more days at least. I've had a head cold and haven't gone anywhere since last Friday evening but I'm enjoying my time at home.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Hellebores are gorgeous I love them... wasn't the eldest Walton girl called Mary Ellen, pretty name.
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen is a charming name! I wore those skirts…mostly as uniforms…they are timeless, don’t you think? Stores these days can be wonky, we must keep lookout for the bargains…every little bit helps! Happy Tuesday to you and yours, Virginia
ReplyDelete50F woohoo. Heatwave! Not hear but that's okay. Seasons fly by so fast and before we know it, it'll be next year. Goes tooooo fast!
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