Monday, February 6, 2017

~Love Lavender~


Who doesn't love Lavender!
The scent is so relaxing and fresh,
and
 I love the color purple!
I have placed it,
here and there in the house.
I can't get enough of the smell.



Some new purple Italian appetizer plates,
I found on a shopping day in Little Italy.

A lavender wreath hanging in our entryway!
Just got these pretty lavender edible papers from 
Fancy Flours
Can't wait to make lavender sugar cookies!
I ordered 
The Lavender Cookbook
by Sharon Shipley
from Amazon. 
There's lots of delicious recipes inside. 
Lavender always makes me smile!!

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40 comments:

  1. CindyFebruary 6, 2017 at 8:03 PM

    I love lavender too! That wreath is so pretty and so is your water coloring. Have you ever made lavender wands? I did once and I need to again this summer. Have a great week, Jody!

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 6, 2017 at 9:30 PM

      Hi Cindy, I have never made lavender wands and always wanted to try. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  2. Botanic BleuFebruary 6, 2017 at 10:29 PM

    Jody,
    Oh, I can't wait to see the lavender cookies you make with those edible printables. I love lavender, too. My sister gave me a new heart-shaped lavender wreath that I've been saving for just the right time to hang in the house. This is the right time... Valentine's.

    Judith

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 7, 2017 at 7:19 AM

      Hi Judith, I'll be making the lavender cookies next week for Valentine's Day. Can't wait to see your heart shaped lavender wreath!! Have a wonderful week!
      Hugs, Jody ♥

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  3. Michele M./ Finch RestFebruary 6, 2017 at 10:33 PM

    I have had that Lavender cookbook for years - it's AWESOME!

    Have you ever had lavender jelly? It's one of my all=time favorites on scones.

    And I made lavender shortbread cookies all the time.

    We have a lot of luck growing lavender here in our area, so I love it's organic and safe in which to cook and bake.

    Enjoy your lavender!

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 9, 2017 at 9:06 AM

      Hi Michele, I'll have to try the jelly and shortbread cookies with lavender. Thanks for sharing that with me. That's awesome that you can grow lavender where you live. I've always wanted to go to Provence, France, just because of all the photos with lavender fields. Just beautiful! ♥

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  4. La Table De NanaFebruary 7, 2017 at 6:13 AM

    Love your painting..and oh my those papers..from Fancy Flours..one thing I don't get is I can oreder a floor rug from Society Six..for free shipping to canada..when they have their free shipping worldwide..
    Fancy Flours..Minimum charge $40.00 US which is about $53.Cdn..no matter what you order.For shipping here.Papers weigh nothing.
    Just seems odd.

    Pretty festive hoe and I always like that little bag to the left on your nanner..you have cute things Jodi.

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    1. La Table De NanaFebruary 8, 2017 at 5:51 AM

      LOL pretty..festive..HOME..banner/headre not nanner..n is beside b..and the m was just well omitted..my keyboard has attitude;)

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    2. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 7:03 AM

      Monique, That's too bad about the ordering charge. Sometimes companies do that. You need to move near me and we could shop all day long, LOL!! I love the Valentine's banner too. I love all the things I made for that. Have a wonderful weekend with the family ♥

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  5. LadyLucasFebruary 7, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    I love the simple watercolor of lavender... so pretty! xo

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 7:11 AM

      Thank you for stopping by! Have a fun weekend ♥
      Hugs, Jody

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  6. Linda NelsonFebruary 7, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    It certainly is a heavenly herb. Very pretty how you've incorporated it, in one fashion or another, around your home.

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 7:22 AM

      Linda, Thanks for stopping by with your sweet comment! Hope you have a wonderful weekend ♥

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  7. kimFebruary 7, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    Well my friend. I think you're channeling my mother. Lavender was her go to scent, and loved all things lavender. Thanks for posting.

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  8. CynthiaFebruary 7, 2017 at 10:53 AM

    So pretty, you know my love of Lavender as well. I adore those dishes.

    Cindy

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 7:47 AM

      Hi Cynthia, Yes, we both love our lavender.♥ It has such a wonderful clean scent!

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  9. Blondie's JournalFebruary 7, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    Your posts are always so pretty to look at, Jody. The lavender painting is so, so precious.

    Let us know how you like the papers from Fancy Flours. I've always wanted to try them and I bet they have some really cute ones for Valentine's Day.

    Jane x

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 7:53 AM

      Thank you Jane for the compliment on the lavender painting ♥I love using Fancy Flours for my special holiday details. They have really cute ones for Valentine's Day.

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  10. CynthiaFebruary 7, 2017 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful post, Jody, and yes, I love lavender too! It grows easily in our yard, and the birds and bees have graciously made sure that it will grow in random areas. I can't pull up these stray plants, because I feel that Nature had a hand in placing them. I am intrigued about lavender shortbread as Michele mentioned above. And I'd love to see how the decals you bought turned out.

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 8:23 AM

      Hi Cynthia, I love the smell of lavender too! That's pretty cool that the birds spread the flowers everywhere. I bet it's beautiful!! I would like to make those lavender shortbread too, I'll let you know how the edible papers work out! Have a wonderful weekend! ♥

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  11. Curtains in My TreeFebruary 8, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    I use lavender essential oil every night to help me sleep . I would like to have a lavender wreath they are just so pretty

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 8:29 AM

      Hi Janice, you're right lavender helps me sleep too. Whenever I go for a massage, I ask for a lavender scent. It just calms me right down ♥

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  12. JeanieFebruary 8, 2017 at 2:35 PM

    Oh, Jody, I do love lavender so of course I love every bit of this post. I'm hoping against hope that my plants manage over the winter and into our long-awaited spring and summer. Michigan winter can be a bit hard on them. Everything here makes me smile from the lighting to the lavender in the pitcher, your sweet plates and charming watercolor. How lovely!

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 8:33 AM

      Hi Jeanie, Thanks so much for stopping by with your sweet comment. I really appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ♥

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  13. StaceyFebruary 9, 2017 at 6:10 AM

    Beautiful! Your little painting is my favorite part.

    I've tried growing lavender and haven't been successful. Someone recently shared a place where you can order big bundles at a reasonable price and hopefully, I saved that. I'd love to have more. :)

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 8:43 AM

      Hi Stacey, I grow lavender and I also buy it too! I guess I can never have enough!
      ♥

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  14. Angelsdoor * PennyFebruary 9, 2017 at 5:51 PM

    Lavender is on of my favorites.. I lost my English lavenders last spring, but still have 6 Arouk Lavenders that managed to survive. The scent just relaxes the soul.
    Your home is so beautiful, and the lavender adds such a special touch.

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 11, 2017 at 8:50 AM

      Hi Penny, I'm glad you have some lavender from last Spring. The scent is so relaxing!! Thank you for stopping by. Can't wait to see your Lavender! Have a wonderful weekend! ♥

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  15. quakerhillfarmFebruary 12, 2017 at 5:41 PM

    Lavender is one of my favorite herbs. The painting is just beautiful!

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  16. handmade by amaliaFebruary 13, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    I love lavender as well. The wreath is wonderful, as is your watercolor.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 13, 2017 at 1:03 PM

      Amalia, Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment♥

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  17. LindaFebruary 16, 2017 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful photos! I absolutely love lavender, it is very soothing. Your watercolour is lovely, and the wreath is very pretty! :)

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 18, 2017 at 7:10 AM

      Linda, Thank you so much for stopping by! Love your comment ♥

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  18. UnknownFebruary 16, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    I adore lavender too! Beautiful pictures as always :)
    Patti

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    1. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 18, 2017 at 7:21 AM

      Hi Patricia, Loved hearing from you! Have a wonderful weekend ♥

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  19. Red Rose AlleyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    I can smell your lavender from here, Jody. It looks so pretty all bunched up sitting on your dresser. And I love the idea of the glass jar with the twinkling lights. The wreath in the entryway is so charming. Oh, I love coming over here and seeing what's new in your home, Jody. It inspired me so.

    Enjoy the weekend. Aren't you lovin' all this rain? I heard So Cal is going to have lots of it soon.

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. Red Rose AlleyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:12 PM

      ps that red rose on your Header really got to me, it's beautiful. : )

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    2. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 21, 2017 at 9:49 AM

      Hi Sheri, Thanks so much for stopping by. I loved all the compliments, you made my day! I absolutely love all the rain we've been getting. The garden is so green from it and the flowers are popping up everywhere ♥ Have a wonderful week!!

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