Strawberry Shortcake Fun

Do we ever outgrow the fun

 of using cookie and biscuit cutters?

These are the Martha Stewart Collection biscuit cutters.

I couldn't resist these either.

They POPPED right in my hands and onto the counter!

Just like those strawberries!

They just POPPED into my shopping cart and then

into the sugary sweet bowl

and onto my plate.

The biscuits were made the day before ~ easy peasy Bisquick shortcakes.

{I always add a couple of tablespoons of butter to the recipe}

Amanda and I had so much fun with the cutters.

...then...

~ Real whipped heavy cream ~ 

a spray can of cream would not do this time!

I am so grateful for these sweet and simple gifts

strawberries

biscuits

cream

...setting the table with vintage things...

but most of all the time spent with family baking and celebrating

and the time spent sharing with

you!

♥

Have a wonderful Wednesday dear friends!

God bless you always,

 ~Maria

For the Love of Strawberries

{I couldn't resist}

...because I love...

strawberries,

vintage

and

linens

Strawberry Quiche plate

{Good Will}

Wilendur strawberry tablecloth

{eBay vintage}

We enjoyed

a strawberry shortcake

birthday celebration this weekend.

  ♥   ♥   ♥  

Here's a peek at our yummy dessert

More strawberry days with recipes to follow.

 

Have a happy week dear friends!

Wishing you much JOY,
  ~ Maria
 

A Mammatus Sky Watch

90 degree weather

+ high humidity

=

thunderstorms and skies to watch.

Thanks to EcoRover, I know what these clouds are called
that bubbled up it our skies last night.

Mammatus!

They are not the ordinary clouds that we see in our very usual
northeast weather.
Our camera did not capture just how low and water laden they were.

You know it just poured.

The lightening was amazing too...
...electric curls spiraled through the mammatus cloud balloons.
{thank you, Chris, for  running out to take these photos}

It will be over 90 degrees in my second floor classroom today.
It's a good day to 'be still.'
I'm so glad that we have several days in the 70's coming our way!
...perfect for baking strawberry shortcake biscuits...

There are more amazing sights to see at

Sky Watch Friday!

Ring, Ring, Ring . . .

have a wonderful week

with lots of sunshine on your face

a little wind in your hair

 

flowers along your paths

and a reason to smile each day

Wishing you joy,

Love,

   ~Maria

Anniversary ♥ wishes

Every moment

is a once in a lifetime

moment.

♥

Happy First Anniversary Rachael and Juan! 

 ♥

“There is no feeling more comforting and consoling

than knowing you are right next to the one you love.”

~
“Love is what makes two people sit in the middle of a bench

when there is plenty of room at both ends”
 

~
“To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven”- Karen Sunde
 

~
“Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence”
 -Vincent van Gogh
 

~
“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because 

reality is finally better than your dreams.”- Dr. Seuss quotes  

 Wishing you Joy

Always and Forever,

♥ Mom

Tulip Trees

Liriodendron Tulipifera

"The Lily Tree that produces Tulips."

Carolus Linnaeus, a Swiss botanist, named this

interesting and beautiful tree.

~ ~ ~

Because of it's large trunk and excellent buoyancy,

it was used to make canoes for early explorers and settlers.

This beautiful tulip tree grows at the end of our cul de sac.

It is in full bloom now and is so very

splendid

{photos taken June 2 in the early morning}

{a peek inside the flower of the tulip tree}

It is the state tree of both Kentucky and Tennessee,

but I am so glad we have one here in

New York!

Enjoy your springtime!

Keep cool

Keep calm

Stay refreshed

inside and outside

Wishing you great JOY!

~Maria

There are more beautiful sights to see at

Sky Watch Friday!

Fruits of Love

“Love is a fruit in season at all times,

and in reach of every hand.”

 Mother Teresa

A man travels the world over in search of what he needs,

and returns home to find it.
- George Moore

........................ 

Love was in reach of every hand

at our family gathering

this weekend.

This fruit tart was one of the amazing desserts my cousin served.

We certainly felt loved!

♥

~ Wishing you Joy this week and always ~

Maria