Rainy Day in the Country

It's raining and gloomy in the countryside AGAIN!! (going on 4 days)

I know great for the gardens. But I sure miss the sunshine and being outside!

So, today I will ....

Stay in bed a little longer and read ....

lounge and catch up on some letter writing ... (even though Canada Post is on strike)

my letters and pracels will be waiting by the front door ready to be posted, when the strike ends.

Enjoy a warm cup of tea, while visiting old blogfriends and meeting new ones...

And after a day of lounging... what is a girl to do?

relax, enjoy a nice bubble bath and listen to some music...

Hope there is sunshine in your corner of the world and that you are out enjoying it!

 If it's raining where you are, take the day to relax and rejuvenate...

What is the weather like where you are?

joining...

WELCOME TO THE PARTY!!!

I'm so happy you could make it!!

The celebrations continue here at High Heeled Life ~ Falling Off...

Thank you for all your wonderful comments on

the direction the blog is going and new look.

A Big Welcome to those who found their way over from 

Thursday Cafe Blog Hop

where HHL is being featured...

The TCBH is hosted by two very well heeled gals

with lots of great deals and finds Tammy and Deb

(links to Hop and their blogs at the end of post)

Who better than a gracious hostess like Marie Antoinette

to welcome you ...

and to remind us that life is full of delights ... 

enjoy each day to the fullest!!!

Everyone needs a sweet indulgence now and then...

Tea and Champagne to quench the thirst...

 Garden parties with friends ...

Game night...always fun with friends and family...

Sometimes you need a good cry...

You can't always please everyone, but don't let them see you sweat

Eating healthy... even when its not that appealing

Stop ... and smell the roses..

A small home is better than an empty castle ...

A little pampering calms the mind...

Time in a bath is well spent...

Always get your beauty rest...it's the best skin care

Furbabies and children, teach you to laugh

Reading books is much more fun, when shared ...

Don't give up hope...Believe in Angels ...

this is said to be Marie Antoinette's last Embroidery

May each time you visit High Heeled Life ~ Falling Off

You find some inspiration to live life to the fullest!

Together we will find the courage and
strength to keep moving forward!

You can read about the new look at  Don't be Tardy to the Party here

Tammy's Two Cents and Menopausal New Mom 

Guest Hosting for the Month of April
Melissa of Keeping up with the Rheinlanders

Keep the PARTY going visit these other Fabulous Blog Hops..

Other Great linking parties under Blog Hop Tab (under header)

Chocolate Thursdays ~ Welcomes Autumn ~ Let's Party

We are starting Chocolate Thursday a little earlier today, because according to (apples4theteacher.com)
In 2010, Autumn begins on September 22nd for countries in the Northern Hemisphere [and the time I have been told is at 11:09 pm](United States, Canada).

Note: In 2010, Autumn begins on September 23 for countries in Europe.

WELCOME AUTUMN !!!

 
Hot Chocolate is my all time favourite beverage so imagine my delight when I came across this wonderful Autumn screaming Hot Chocolate recipe over at Kaboose under the Food folder. They also have lots of how to autumn and Halloween food and craft ideas to amaze both young and not so young. Click here to start creating.
 

 Orange Hot Chocolate ~

Ingredients 

12 oz. premium white chocolate

8 cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

orange food color

whipped cream & chocolate nonpareils (for garnish)

Cooking Instructions: Coarsely chop the premium white chocolate, transfer to a medium-size heatproof bowl and set aside. Heat milk in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, until bubbles begin to form at edge of surface, about 4 minutes.

Immediately pour milk over chocolate.

When chocolate begins to melt, stir until combined. Whisk in vanilla extract and 2 drops orange food color; whisk until a light foam forms on surface. Pour into 10 mugs, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate nonpareils, and serve immediately.

Let's PARTY ~ 
next week Chocolate Thursday's

will be a Hot Chocolate Around the World Party Hop ...

so dig out all those Fabulous recipes, I know you world travelers have .. and lets party Hot Chocolate Style.


images credit: google search- except orange hot chocolate:Kaboose