Antique French Ironstone Tureen
1891 Blue Floral Antique Bowls
After the holidays, with my pretty black eyes, I spent some time taking care of me, because that flu, and probably the fall, made me so tired. And that's why I haven't been blogging so much, I've been trying to get completely better.
Bon Appetit Linen | Antique French Country Flatware set for 6
And my friend Lisa's TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL DUMPLINGS
I will be at market sourcing beauties for our Spring Gift Collection this weekend and early next week, but then, I promise, I'll go back to my "normal" blogging schedule. I miss you! Coming next week: A Valentine's Day Tablescape {tour! joining my favorite designer friends too}, Interior Design Market Trends, and an introduction to the collection of exceptionally stunning antique jewelry for Valentine's gifting {for you!!} including gold and sterling silver watch fobs, seals, and chatelaine pencils on necklaces.
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Julie, I wouldn’t miss having my Christmas dinner surrounded by everyone I love for anything! My kids offered to order dinner ( and even pay for it!) but the menu was so foolproof ( thank you, Ina Garten!) that it was so easy.
I agree, it actually WAS a luxury to have some down time – I got to read quite a few fun mystery books and took naps.
xo. Lidy
Wow Lidy! I don’t know how you rose to the occasion to host Christmas dinner with all you were going through at the time. What a blessing your dear hubby was there to help you after you fainted. There is never a convenient time to be under the weather, but Christmas is espeially tough! Sometimes it is such a luxury to stay home and have a bit of quiet time to regain your strength.
So happy that you are starting to feel up to taking on your busy schedule of activities again. Welcome back.
We never know what is around the corner, so you are wise to take care of yourself and build up your defenses.
Your soup recipes look delicious. Just this week I dug our Thanksgiving turkey carcass out of the freezer to make wonderful bone broth and turkey vegetable soup. Such comfort!
Thank you so much, Janet! I know your family had this nasty bug too. Let’s vote for a fresh, only-healthy Spring!
Lidy — So very glad you are better!
Thank you for a wonderfully written piece —I can hardly wait to make these delicious soups. Thank you, also, for the wonderful recipes and ideas!
Janet in San Antonio
Hello Lidy,
Just saw your note as I have been under the weather to, good now and sooooooooooo sorry to hear about you and sooooooo glad you are on the mend and taking care of yourself you come first, keep warm and we all miss you but you are right SOUP is the best in the cold winter months. Looking forward to your lovely photo’s and notes. Hug’sssssssssss~~~~~~~~Jean~~~~~~~~~~
Oh my! Falls are serious business as we “mature” — I feel your pain. I am so glad you over your flu. It is epidemic here in Alabama, and I have been a virtual hermit myself because I had the OTHER yucky bug that has been making it’s way around the country. I, too, and on the mend, but not completely, which is why I saved all your soup recipes. I am so happy to find that link to your food blogger friend’s site, and I subscribed. Soups are a way of life for us at our house, too, and I cannot wait to try these.
Oh Lidy, what an ordeal just in time for the holidays! I’m so sorry that you were so sick!!! I’m trying to imagine your darling face with two black eyes…and I’m sure you were the prettiest raccoon your family has ever seen.
My husband and son have had this flu so I know how sick you most likely were. Nothing puts my husband to bed, but this flu sure did. I’m so glad that you have taken good care of yourself and felt it important to take it easy until you were completely well. I admit, I did have to laugh at the thought of you applying layers of makeup to cover them up. I had a black eye once and it’s no fun, especially having to explain how you got it over and over :)))
Your pictures are absolutely breathtaking my dear friend! I’m gong back through for another look after I post this comment, because I just love peeking into your beautiful life. The things you choose for your shop are always amazing!
Please continue to get well dear Lidy!
sending love…
So sorry to hear you were sick and falling to. I also had a virus in December, no fun! Glad to hear you are better and I certainly missed you post! They inspire me so much!
So sorry you have been sick! I’ve missed your posts. As to the vanity thing, I (and I’m sure other cancer survivors) can attest to the fact that when I look back on the chemotherapy experience, I remember the worst part was loss of my hair. I never thought I was vain, either, but, women are women, after all.
Lidy, I am so glad that you are feeling better. Your health comes first! This flu bug is awful! My children are homeschooled, and we have been staying in quite a bit. Several local schools have closed down due to the flu. Take care of yourself, and get plenty of rest. I look forward to you posts in the new year!