"There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you." - Beatrix Potter
The first time I encountered this place/room, just walking inside took my breath away. The small room was no bigger than a storefront. A small-framed man was sitting at the back of the "shop" working on a table. I melt each time visiting this lovely suite. Stationed in the center lies a square, bakers-height table/cabinet, white painted wood with carved moldings, four drawers on each side. Hung above the cabinet there is a piece of framed latticework for display, laid and arranged with cream ribbons, white ribbons and draped antique laces. Set on the counter-top of the drawer case were different size bowls; marble urns; open metallic boxes containing pearls, diamonds, and gems, all sparkling clear. There were white on white, cream to creamy, velvet's and bows and hand beaded things. Built into the far wall to the right of the entry, from floor to ceiling, were large drawers with beautifully painted words in cursive writing identifying the items within the drawers: No handles or knobs, just slight cutaway handholds like an old flour bin. The room reminds me much of the ribbon shop (Millinery) in the movie “Pride and Prejudice” where the Bennett sisters ran into Mr. Wickam while shopping for ribbons and notions for the upcoming ball at Netherfield Park. It felt like I had been there many times, before.
Crazy fact, not months after I finished the manuscript of this book I found myself walking some very familiar paths in England.
World war II reenactment; P 38 Lightning
"International" haulers (H5) lined up in a row. Faithful herding dogs on hospitality duty, Binder stealing the show in his olive green Sargent's shirt. Situated behind Matt's display are the hardcore re-enactors with their set-up military city; tents, flagpole, cots, bedding, baseball mitts, "playing radio," supply tents and gear, authentic signs, medallions, and badges, including their attire. History well represented, girlfriends dressed as Rosie the Riveter.
"Tangerine" (on the song charts in 1941, written by Johnny Mercer & Victor Schertzinger; see fun lyrics and link on the reference page).
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Living from eternity on earth. God, You are stunning! Don's mom Mary, was standing next to her beloved brother and we all hugged. She looked just like the pictures from her younger years that I had seen: intelligent, slim figured, full of wit and beauty. I noticed Harry reaching into the shirt pocket of his flight suit and then, with a grinning gesture, he handed me his wings. Through most of this encounter, my cheeks have been wet, as King Jesus unravels my heart. Heaven and earth have met with me inside the cockpit of that P-38 Lightning. I asked the Lord if "mantles" were given via marriage covenants. He just smiled at me as I said "Duh"! We do not fathom the realms of relationship and responsibility that He very much desires in our maturity. Unless He shows us, we agree and obey.
It has taken years of fighting the good fight of faith and believe in the spiritual realm He opened my eyes too. In times like these, it is difficult not to feel a bit of soulish sense of regret that wouldn't serve me very well. The humility that I am finally following through, following my scroll, using the perceptions that Jesus gave me, is worth a thousand lifetimes. Item #6 Pilot wings added to my Valentine Window Box collage. ![]()
Framed and hanging in my husbands den. A familiar part of our household, I've dusted it many times.
2nd Lieutenant Harry Dowd: his & other brave hero's story is found in this book
July 17, 2017
A tiny Trail off the Rabbit Trail: Connecting all the little dots in the spirit takes nothing less than a “spiritual” company of help. Back in Chapter #8 Vulnerable Focus: Within the pages of the inner library encounter, Jesus and I were sitting on the face of time, He asked for the little book and had me to turn to page 93. I read, July 17, 2017, Completed. (07/17/17) Written in red. Do you remember? For those of you detailed people, you didn’t forget. One of the hidden purposes of the Lord for me to have my manuscript completed by that date was so that I would be available to take a crazy road trip with my brother Matt. Spending time with him at the reenactment open the door for an invitation of a 6-day trip to drive across country to deliver and pick up more World War II memorabilia. I completed the manuscript task well on time and was traveling that day in the heart of the US with two herding dogs at my feet, spending quality time with my brother. Make sure you catch some of the pictures on the website blog. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. I have an unusual family and to tell the truth I blend in with them quite well. At times!
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Country Rooster "PaperPlates" stationery & card template, Gift Set
$24.99
Sold out Ciao! "Country Rooster." Welcome to PaperPlates~Capturing the beauty of vintage & collectible tableware on stationery. viaKwambach = original hand-drawn stationery created to celebrate the memories gathered around the family table. Country Rooster is a one-of-kind gift set. Ciao: Italian for (greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later. This happy Rooster will grace your table or decorate your kitchen wall. His reflection proudly entertaining the farmyard is printed onto 4 x 5 notecards to share the love of all things "Roosters," a joy to send delights, "Ciao" to any friend's mailbox. You will receive: Country Rooster collectible 8.5x8.5 square serving plate (previously loved, in excellent condition) only 1 available 8 matching handcrafted blank notecards & 8 coordinating envelopes (printed on bright white Neenah 110lb. premium cardstock.) The gift gets even better: you also receive the Downloadable Country Rooster card template to re-print on your cardstock time and time again. For personal use only. Cellophane re-sealable wrap and tied with raffia. You may order more sets of pre-printed Country Rooster Cards. Ciao! PaperPlates supports local Charities, Humane Societies, Veterans support services. Gratitude~Blue Danube Onion Gift Set
$17.95
Welcome to PaperPlates~Capturing the beauty of vintage & collectible tableware on stationary. viaKwambach = original hand-drawn stationery created to celebrate the memories gathered around the family table. Blue Danube Onion Porcelain bread and butter plate with Thank you Cards is a one-of-kind gift set. Blue Danube Onion history: The "onion" pattern was originally named the "bulb" pattern. While modeled after a pattern first produced by Chinese porcelain painters, which featured pomegranates unfamiliar in Saxony, the plates and bowls produced in the Meissen factory in 1740 produced their style and feel. Happy and traditional Blue and White will grace your table or decorate your kitchen wall. You can not have too many pretties to lay a table in my opinion. Included with this porcelain 6 inch round, thank you cards brimming with gratitude to share the celebration of "good fortune" blue and white. What a joy to say thank you that is personal to any friend's mailbox. You will receive: Blue Danube Onion Porcelain Bread and Butter 6 inch round plate (previously loved, in excellent condition) only 1 available. "While Supplies last. " 8 matching handcrafted blank Thank You card & 8 coordinating envelopes (printed on bright white Neenah 110lb. premium cardstock.) The gift gets even better: you also receive the Downloadable Blue Danube Onion card template to re-print on your cardstock time and time again. For personal use only. Please see Commercial License. Cellophane re-sealable wrap and a special find blue and white satin floral ribbon. You may order more sets of pre-printed Blue Danube Onion Cards. Blue and White fill my cupboards... PaperPlates supports local Charities, Humane Societies, Veterans support services. Thinking of You, Peach Rose Gift Set
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Thinking of You Peach Rose Gift Set
Welcome to PaperPlates~Capturing the beauty of vintage & collectible tableware on stationary. viaKwambach = original hand-drawn stationery created to celebrate the memories gathered around the family table. What a pleasure it is to send a note to remind that special someone how much you appreciate them. And the included Ready to Go Stationery template from viaKwambach keeps you prepared for that moment. Just open the file, print, and write that inspiring note. Thinking of You, Peach Rose is a one-of-kind gift set. The backside says Camwood Ivory Universal Cambridge, ovenproof with silver trim. Always a pleasure to add an extra "happy" plate for relish, pastries, or butter to your dining experience. You will receive: Thinking of You Peach Rose collectible 6 in. round Bread and Butter plate. (previously loved, in excellent condition) only 2 available. 8 matching handcrafted blank notecards (printed on bright white Neenah 110lb. premium cardstock.) 8 white coordinating envelopes plus matching envelope stickers The gift gets even better: you also receive the Downloadable Thinking of You Peach Rose card template, which included 3 graphics & 2 templates to re-print on your cardstock time and time again. For personal use only. Cellophane re-sealable wrap and tied with white and gold twist twine. You may order more sets of pre-printed Think of You Peach Rose Cards from viaKwambach. Digital Information via email: I will send you a PDF file with a link to a private webpage All downloads accessible * Ready to go-card template * Specialty fonts and hand-drawn flourishes * PGN Photo Files (Graphics) with transparent backgrounds * Sticker Template * Resource File/links for all your Stationery needs to complete this fun and so-simple project. YouTube Videos Contact information Due to the digital nature of the product, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges can be issued. Please consider the product carefully before you place an order. PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please see Commercial License policies. You may NOT share, sell, alter or replicate these files. By purchasing this listing, you agree to my shop policies. If you have any questions at all, PLEASE send me a message before you purchase! Thanks for stopping by! Free 'B's http://bit.ly/2LGr8El All rights reserved C 2017 KristenWambach PaperPlates supports local Charities, Humane Societies, Veterans support services. Made in the USA. Thank you so much for supporting your local Artist. All designs are inspired and created by viaKwambach. a bit of fragrance. Gift Set
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a bit of Fragrance Welcome to PaperPlates~Capturing the beauty of vintage & collectible tableware on stationery. viaKwambach = original hand-drawn stationery created to celebrate the memories gathered around the family table. A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses. —Chinese Proverb What a pleasure it is to send a note to remind that special someone how much you appreciate them. And the included Ready to Go Stationery template from viaKwambach keeps you prepared for that moment. Just open the file, print, and write that inspiring note. a bit of Fragrance is a one-of-kind gift set. The backside says BEYER & BOCK TAUSENDSCHÖN ROSENMUSTER KAFFEEKANNE Antiquitäten & Kunst, Porzellan & Keramik, Porzellan "A beautiful touch to add this luscious roses plate to your table, for relish, pastries, small salad to your dining experience." An excellent gift for the victorian antique collector at heart. You will receive: Gift Package a bit of Fragrance collectible 7 in. round Roses & gold trim Bread and Butter plate. (previously loved, in excellent condition) only 4 Gift sets available. 8 matching handcrafted blank notecards (printed on bright white Neenah 110lb. premium cardstock.) 8 white coordinating envelopes plus matching envelope stickers. The gift gets even better: you also receive the Downloadable a bit of Fragrance card template, included 4 graphics & 2 templates to re-print on your cardstock time and time again. For personal use only. Cellophane re-sealable wrap and tied with white and gold twist twine. You may order more sets of pre-printed a bit of Fragrance from viaKwambach. Digital Information via email: I will send you a PDF file with a link to a private webpage All downloads accessible * Ready to go-card template * Specialty fonts and hand-drawn flourishes * PGN Photo Files (Graphics) with transparent backgrounds * Sticker Template * Resource File/links for all your Stationery needs to complete this fun and so-simple project. Contact information Due to the digital nature of the product, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges can be issued. Please consider the product carefully before you place an order. PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please see Commercial License policies. You may NOT share, sell, alter or replicate these files. By purchasing this listing, you agree to my shop policies. If you have any questions at all, PLEASE send me a message before you purchase! Thanks for stopping by! Free 'B's http://bit.ly/2LGr8El All rights reserved C 2017 KristenWambach PaperPlates supports local Charities, Humane Societies, Veterans support services. Made in the USA. Thank you so much for supporting your local Artist. All designs are inspired and created by viaKwambach. Gratitude~ Blue Danube Onion Ready to Go Stationery
$2.99
Welcome to PaperPlates~Capturing the beauty of vintage & collectible tableware on stationary. viaKwambach = original hand-drawn stationery created to celebrate the memories gathered around the family table. Blue Danube Onion Thank you Cards Blue Danube Onion history: The "onion" pattern was originally named the "bulb" pattern. While modeled after a pattern first produced by Chinese porcelain painters, which featured pomegranates unfamiliar in Saxony, the plates and bowls produced in the Meissen factory in 1740 produced their style and feel. Happy and traditional Blue and White will grace your table or decorate your kitchen wall. You can not have too many pretties to lay a table in my opinion. What a pleasure it is to send a note to remind that special someone how much you appreciate them. Ready to Go Stationery from viaKwambach You will receive the Downloadable "Beauty Begins" blank note card template for (8.5 x 11 in. standard cardstock. I recommend 110lb. paper) All graphics to use and re-print your cardstock time and time again. For personal use only. You may order pre-printed "Beauty Begins" cards from viaKwambach. A PDF file with a link to a private webpage All downloads accessible Ready to go-card template Specialty fonts and hand-drawn flourishes PGN Photo Files (Graphics) with transparent backgrounds YouTube Videos Contact information Please Note: This is a DIGITAL PRODUCT. NO physical product will ship to you. Due to the digital nature of the product, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges can be issued. Please consider the product carefully before you place an order. PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please see Commercial License policies. You may NOT share, sell, alter or replicate these files. By purchasing this listing, you agree to my shop policies. If you have any questions at all, PLEASE send me a message before you purchase! Thanks for stopping by! All rights reserved C 2017 KristenWambach PaperPlates supports local Charities, Humane Societies, Veterans support services. Made in the USA. Thank you so much for supporting your local Artist. All designs are inspired and created by viaKwambach. Ciao! Country Rooster ~ Ready to Go Stationery
$2.99
Ciao! "Country Rooster." Welcome to PaperPlates~Capturing the beauty of vintage & collectible tableware on stationary. viaKwambach = original hand-drawn stationery created to celebrate the memories gathered around the family table. Ciao: Italian for (greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later. This happy Rooster will grace your table or decorate your kitchen wall. His reflection proudly entertaining the farmyard is printed onto 4 x 5 notecards to share the love of all things "Roosters," a joy to send delights, "Ciao" to any friend's mailbox. You will receive a PDF file with link to viaKwambach private webpage All downloads are available Ready to go-card template Specialty fonts and hand-drawn flourishes PGN Photo Files (Graphics) with transparent backgrounds Contact information Please Note: This is a DIGITAL PRODUCT. NO physical product will ship to you. Due to the digital nature of the product, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges can be issued. Please consider the product carefully before you place an order. PERSONAL USE ONLY. You may NOT share, sell, alter or replicate these files. By purchasing this listing, you agree to my shop policies. If you have any questions at all, PLEASE send me a message before you purchase! Thanks for stopping by! All rights reserved C 2017 KristenWambach Archives
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