Being the 100^th entry, I tried to think of something special to commemorate the occasion. I was inspired by the song, "A Few of My Favorite Things" that was featured on "Sound of Music" but is now adapted for Christmas. "Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens…" Cheerfully humming the song, I realized my favorite things also had something in common with my blog! What do you think?

I pulled out my favorite jackets and vests…

I checked my tea cup collection…

My tea set…

And the rest of the collection…

I needed extra storage for the schoolroom so I bought these…

When I go into a fabric store I go totally nuts! These called to me to sew various quilts. Did you notice the two red florals in the top right…I forgot I bought it the first time, a few weeks later I purchased more!

These decorator fabrics (heavier weight) would be terrific for pillows, cushions, curtains…

I have worn out all of my summer clothes. This is a lightweight denim that is screaming to be whipped up into a pair of shorts. There are other floral prints in the lightweight denim collection at the store, so I’ll be buying more…

I thought this was it, but no, the children found still more that they think I ought to include. I loved these notecards so much, that I have them displayed in my downstairs half bath.

Then when I found these frames for the half bath, I went nuts…

I love pictures like these…

Then there is this cross stitch…but in my defense, dh is the one who found the pattern and asked me to cross stitch it…

Then, I happened to find these bluebonnet pictures at the Wildseed Farm near Fredericksburg. The one in back is a cutting board. I had previously purchased a fruit and vegetable one at Wal Mart. I had left it unwrapped, propped on the counter until I could no longer stand it and returned it. Now it was a pretty pattern, just not the right one for me! LOL

Then while on vacation in Virginia a few years ago, I got these…

I fell in love with the gardens of Colonial Williamsburg so much, I decided that owning one of those houses would be my dream home! In the meantime, since I need a daily planner to keep track of our busy lives, I might as well feel inspired! Which reminds me, I need a new one for 2008. Is it too late to order one on line? Then these notecards from CW keep coming in the mail…

Guess what I got in Colorado?

My children thought I should show the t-shirt from Colorado I am wearing, and there are many more just like it! I even have one from the Wildseed Farm in Fredericksburg!!! I’ll let you imagine those.

I love these poetry books filled with gorgeous pictures around the country. They also had recipes, devotionals, a little history and Christian pieces. Since they changed ownership, they no longer offer a subscription. In fact, I have to wonder if they even offer this particular publication anymore.

But then I recalled my magazine collection. The insides are full of delightful pictures of, guess what?

Southern Living is terrific. It has ideas for vacationing, including day trips in my area! Gardening, decorating and wonderful recipes abound! However I think the editor changed and it’s not quite as over the top as it used to be. www.southernliving.com

I’m not as nutty about Romantic Homes like I used to be. They keep changing editors and that changes the style of the magazine. Now there are fewer of my favorite things. That’s why there aren’t as many of them in the picture. I only pick it up once in a while if something catches my eye.  www.romantichomes.com