San Francisco at it's Best

These are just some of what I took.  I tell you I could just ride around for hours just looking at all the houses.  The whole feeling of being there is so unique.  I know what New Yorker's mean when they say that about their City.  It's hard to describe but once you are there you will know exactly what they are talking about.  I do so love to find a cafe hidden in the middle of a block and to go in sit at the window and enjoy the view from inside and out.  You know what I mean.  You are sitting at a table at the front of the cafe next to the front window.  You can not only watch the happening going on in the cafe but turn your head and watch what is happening outside.

Next time we go we are parking and walking as I do like to check out different stores.  Will have a tale to tell then. ............................................................................................I can't get over how beautiful the buildings are.  I'm sorry but the modern building are just big and ugly, not one once of character.  Tootles

More pic's from the City !

The financial district.  Wow what buildings.  Taken from inside the car through the windshield.  Pretty cool uh !

It really was a pleasant day, not too cold or windy.

I'm in the car there looking at the Pink Ladies.  They are so pretty and their view is Alamo Park right across the street, which is where Jim is standing taking the picture.  What a great day we had .

Shopping in the City !!

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This is what I bought.  Isn't it just the sweetest cupboard ever.  Remember I told you our home (well, part of it) is in an old school bus #4.  This is the kitchen at the front.  You come up the steps, grab on to the pole and swing up and you, my friend are in my kitchen.  Looking straight ahead you will see my newest edition....The SanFrancisco Cupboard.  The middle is a pull down door.  That is where I keep my baking needs and my pasta machine.  Want to see my homemade pasta ?

How about that, uh ?  Looks pretty good.

As you can see my kitchen is blue with some white or cream, a little green and black thrown in.

And this is where I bought the cupboard.....

Isn't this the coolest apt. building. She lived on the first floor on the left.  There were some steep steps going up to her door.  It was just like you would think inside.  The front room, that is where the windows are, is the bedroom.  Must be why she has them all covered.  We walked into the kitchen, after going through an entrance room.  It was full of bags and boxes of things.  She did say they were changing things around and the kitchen was adorable in the fact that it was old fashion.  I loved the old painted fancy work cupboards but what was different or I should say odd is the kitchen counter was full of liquor bottles.  I don't think you could have gotten another bottle on there.  Hey, to each his own I say.  She couldn't have been kinder or sweeter and had even came home on her lunch break so kudo's to her.  We ask her where would a good place be to have lunch and she suggested "Chile's Kitchen" which was up the street one block.  We went and the food was delicious.  Here is a pic of the outside......

You can see in the reflection in the window the beautiful buildings.  Will have more pic of SF next time.  Until then have a great day.  Tootles

 

A Big Hello from Adalaide and little Opal

These are my yard girls.  I move them all around the yard as sometime they are leaning on the fence and other times on the railing like now or under the tree.  They are my greeters.  Really I would like to have manikins all over the yard.  I think they are cool and you could dress them up for the different seasons.  Some people think I am crazy ( like my kids ) but hey, I say just have fun.
     We are having some rain here.  Just a little so far but the weatherman says tonight after midnight is when it will be the heaviest.  NOOOOO!!!!  I do not want that much rain.  I live where I do not have sidewalks or a garage to drive into.  Sometimes I have to try and tiptoe around mud puddles to make it to the car.  Believe me I use to love the rain but now when you have to deal with the mud it's not so special.
     I have been thrilled.  I received the first two seasons of "Downton Abby" for my b-day.  I swear I am enthralled, I'm so into watching that I don't noticed anything going on around me.  It's exactly the kind of movies I love to watch.  I am enjoying them so much, then to find out Shirley McClaine will be staring in them next season (the 3rd season) that my friend is the icing on the cake.   Tootles

Hot Cup of Tea Anyone ?

 This is just one of the places I love to sit outside.  It's especially wonderful in the summer heat as this is in shade three quarters of the day.  How lovely it is to just sit and dream, think, or plan your day.  I have gone out and even in the chilly weather we have been having.  There is just something about taking a deep breath and feeling it fill you body and soul.  Ah, but alas we cannot stay too long or that chill turns to numbing cold (well, maybe not that! cold) but let's face it, it is still winter even here in N.California.  So maybe we will bring our tea inside.  Speaking of tea, my Jim made me a cup of tea from the "Chew".  Daphane Oz had it.....Any tea brewed, I used Green Tea, a squeeze of lemon, cayenne pepper and honey.  The first swallow grapped my throat but then it was wonderful.  It certainly helps my nagging cough.  Try it !

 Here are two of our Roosters.  Aren't they pretty.  Well enjoy them from the picture because in real life they are awful.  Just ask Rose who is beside them.  I guess from what we have read that is their nature.  These two seem to be twins.  We now have put all of our Roosters in their own area.  They have a place to scratch in the dirt and to get inside but let me put it this way.....They do not play well with others !!
     Just ask Rose !

 Isn't this a pretty pot.  It actually says "Gather Ye Rosebuds.  Believe it or not I got it at the Dollar Store.  I love it.  I think it looks very old and like I found it in the potting shed out back behind the old garage.  You can find treasures when you least expect it.  Must get a plant in it this spring.  Maybe a pretty flower or herb.

Now here is a pretty lady all dressed up and picking flowers.  Isn't she sweet.  I also got her at the Dollar Store.  No, I don't really go there a lot but when I do I always find unique things.  Especially in the spring when you want to fix up your yard.  Have you seen the prices of some of the yard ornaments at the big box stores.  Yikes!  Anyway here is a way to decorate especially a small yard without breaking the bank.  Here's to Spring !  May it hurry and arrive.  Tootles

Sadie Blake

 Sadie Blake is looking out at my pretty periwinkle.  She is a doll my Mom made me.  I was married with children but have always loved dolls.  This one is very special to me mainly because Mom made it.  Sade Blake loves looking out the window at flowers and things.  I gave all my other dolls away to my niece when I was about 15 or 16 thinking I was done with them.  Learn from me.  Don't give any of your treasures away until you are much older.  I think you will find you don't want to give it away at all.  I just thank God I have Sadie Blake.  Isn't she sweet?  Mom did a wonderful job.

This is my pretty periwinkle.  The blue flower that is.
 I know what you are going to say.....What is up with the white rose.  Ok, Ok, you caught me.  It's fake.  I just couldn't throw it away and I thought it look good in this pot.  So just enjoy.  Talk more later.  Tootles

January Warmth

A good morning to you and yours.  We are having nice weather for this time of the of the year and I for one am enjoying it very much.
Hope you are enjoying yours.