Just a Few of the Many, Many Things I am Thankful For!

Mother's Day flowers from my baby.

Visits from nieces and their puppies.

Peaches from my peach tree.

And the peach jam they become...YUM!

I love this time of year, when I am reminded

to stop and take a moment to think about

everything I am so very thankful for.

I can't say it enough: I am a lucky girl!!!

Have you checked out my other blog?

FL Home Blog daily snapshots

A few photos from my October trip to Scotland & England

The UK is a beautiful place,

and once again I enjoyed

my time there immensely!

Where to buy fish.

Where to buy "veg".

Where to buy flowers.

The Scottish Highlands.

Where to catch your own fish.

Hope you had a fantastic Halloween.

I can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving!

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Our favorite new breakfast spot in Brooksville, FL

While picking up some cowboy boots

my boyfriend had re-heeled, we spotted a diner-y type

restaurant across the street from the boot shop.

If you've read my previous post about having

several (at last count there were 26!) roosters

decorating my kitchen, you might just happen to notice why it

caught my eye:

Roosters Cafe, Brooksville, FL

The food was delicious, the prices very reasonable,

and the staff friendly and welcoming!

We loved it, and vowed to become regulars!

Hoping that upon returning from our impending trip to

the UK & Scotland that we will do exactly that.

Wondering if Phil the manager will remember me and my Phil...

They could use our help!

The F.W. Springstead Marching Eagle Brigade

is in desperate need of funding.

These kids could sure use a minute or two of your time.

Read more about the band, and vote for them here.

Pepsi Refresh Project

And thank you to Pepsi for the opportunity!

You can also text 102376

to PEPSI (73774)

standard text rates apply.

Super easy way to help some very hard working kids!

Thank you for your support!!!

About springstead high school marching band:

Springstead High School Band has competed in state competiton and placed 2nd last year.

We are a title 1, low income high school, resulting in many students unable to pay band fees, Due to increase budget cuts, lack of funding, we are in desprite need of equipment, maintenance, and uniforms.

Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA

During a recent trip to Philadelphia, PA,

I was lucky enough to be with a local,

who happens to be one of my very best friends.

She thought Elfreth's Alley would be

right up my...well, alley!

She was right.

(She always is!)

"Elfreth's Alley — popularly known as "Our nation’s oldest residential street" –

dates back to the first days of the eighteenth century."

"Since 1702, Elfreth's Alley has been home to more than 3,000 people.

Today thirty-two houses, built between 1728 and 1836, line the alley."

"They form one of the last intact early American streetscapes in the nation.

Elfreth's Alley is a National Historic Landmark District,

one of the first districts that celebrates the lives of everyday Americans."

Definitely worth a visit!

Homes in the UK

Here are a few of the homes

I couldn't resist snapping a quick photo of

during my most recent trip to

England.

It really is a completely different place in the

Summer.

I fell even more in love with it!

Doesn't it make you want a rose covered trellis over your front door?

in Ely

So classically elegant...love the glossy black front door.

Thatched roofs. Soft muted colors. Cottage garden. Yes, please!

in Market Deeping

Hickledy pickledy.

in Ely

Tudor. Real, still standing Tudor.

in Lavenham

Have you ever tried Pimm's?

It really is the English summer in a glass!

Fort Lauderdale, FL

We spent the weekend in

Fort Lauderdale, FL.

I had forgotten just how beautiful the beach is,

how much I love the diversity, and yes,

even the humidity.

The fact that it's only a four hour car ride away

from Spring Hill means we'll be back...

SOON!