Hi Everybody!
Time is flying and in a few days it will be Christmas. I hope you have all finished your preparations and are not feeling too stressed.
Today I have a tag for Tag Tuesday where our lovely Pinkie is hosting. You still have a week to link your 'anything Christmas' tags:
And I have another journal page for my doors challenge at AJJ. It would be nice if more people would join in!
I used a photo from Pexels which shows a public toilet in London. I gave it various additions, 8 all together. Can you find them?
Today is also Elizabeth's T sTands for Tuesday link party, so here a warm welcome to all of the lovely ladies who visit here. My drink is, as always, cappuccino:
And I baked a lemon cake, which my neighbours helped me to eat:
This dangerous spider on the floor scared me this morning:
And some funnies and thinkies:
Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by
What a fun tag Valerie. That deer is very adorable. And this is another fun door page. The man hanging out of the right window made me laugh. I also like your Christmas tree meme. That is very appropriate for us artsy kinds. Smile. Your lemon cake looks yummy. Too bad you've shared it with all your neighbors as I'd take a piece. Smile. That spider looks really scary-smile. I hope all is well with your fingers. Happy early T day and start to the new week. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika! I'm baking another lemon cake tomorrow, I'll save you a piece! Yes, the spider was scary. Then I put my glasses on and..... Have a great week, hugs!
DeleteBeautiful colours and lovely design.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas. xx
Thanks Annie, same to you! Hugs!
DeleteFun thinkies today! Beautiful photos delicious tea and baking and wonderful art!
ReplyDeletefunny about that spider too
DeleteThanks Christine. Spiders like that appear when you haven't got your glasses on! Have a great day! Hugs!
DeleteLemon cake sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Thanks Dora, the lemon cake was delicious indeed. Have a great day!
DeleteNice art. Great looking lemon cake. Thanks for the funnies. Enjoy your new week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy, have a great day!
DeleteHi Val, good morning. Lovely art, as always. Have to be quick today, were all off to the doc's for our shots/booster shots! Have a fun day, take care, hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, good luck at the doc's! Hugs!
DeleteGood morning Valerie: Oh that spider was so scary I can barely imagine the terror it must have caused. Your poor little heart is probably still palpitating. I am sure a baking the lemon cake was appropriate therapy and that having a slice or two probably calmed your nerves so that you could function again. As for the additions to the public toilet I am still missing one. I am assuming the person walking through the door was part of the original image. I confess that I have rarely started my day probing around a public toilet. People might be suspicious! Another week gets underway for all those poor people who still have to go to work. I don't miss it one bit. Hugs and kisses. David
ReplyDeleteDavid, how could you be so cruel to me! I didn't have my glasses on and it really looked like a spider! I needed 2 cups of coffee to calm down again. And there are definitely 8 *** which don't belong to the photo. I'm glad to hear you don't usually lurk around public toilets, that could really make people think the wrong thing! I don't miss having to go to work anymore, always driving there and back in the dark and cold in winter, oh no! An extra hour or so in bed is much better! Have a great day. We've got blue skies and sunshine here but it's cold! Hugs!
DeleteThat has got to be the BEST quote ever from Mother Teresa. Oh, how I love her. Such an inspiration for all of us.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it is indeed. Have a great week!
DeleteCute tag. The best berries? are always at the top. I like your photos of the shop window decorations. The reflections make it look like the buildings are decorated on the outside. That spider would have me singing the high notes and dancing. I'd need a slice or two of lemon cake to calm down. Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteYes, the best berries are right up on top! I love playing with the shop front reflections. I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like spiders! Have a great week, Valerie
DeleteLove the cute deer, Valerie.
ReplyDeleteAnd that lemon cake looks divine! Yummm!
Happy Monday!
Thanks Veronica, happy Holidays!
DeleteLemon cake and coffee sound like a Christmastime breakfast treat :) I hope your week is filled with seasonal enjoyment.
ReplyDeleteHappy T Day!
Thanks so much, you're giving me a great breakfast information.
DeleteHmm, Inspiration not information!
ReplyDeleteHi Val, Bill here, happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill, Happy Holidays to you and yours!
DeleteThank you for sharing Mother Teresa’s words. I needed it.
ReplyDeleteGlad the words helped you. They spoke to me today, too!
Deletedear i need this coffee today:D
ReplyDeleteSame here! Happy Holidays!
DeleteWonderful art and photos Valerie! I will try to join in with your challenge again this week.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Alison
Thanks Alison, have a great week!
DeleteYour Christmas tag is gorgeous Valerie, and a very fun and unique journal page..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Thanks Chrissy, have a great week!
DeleteBeautiful tag and imaginative journal page. The cat knocked the tree down this morning and then the dog locked my husband down the basement (with his rubber toy) when he went down to get a new support for the tree. Meantime, I was holding onto what was left of the tree, while Terry struggled to get through the door, urging Samson to pick up his toy. Our son says the pets are rebelling because they have no presents under the tree. Our 18-year-old cat kept out of the conspiracy (we thought) until she sneaked down the basement and started knocking things off a shelf. Maybe we are not done shopping yet, after all. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I had to laugh at your mischievous pets! Hope it all gets sorted in the end! Hugs!
DeleteGreat post 😊 have a nice day 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks Martyna, have a great week!
DeleteBeautiful art today Valerie, I love your Christmas tag! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
Thanks so much Tammy, merry Christmas to you and your family! Hugs!
DeleteReally love yoru tag. The altered page is great. Have a wonderful Christmas. Anesha
ReplyDeleteThanks Anesha, have a great week!
DeleteDas ist ein wunderbares Tag und das andere ist so lustig ausgedacht, Toll!!!
ReplyDeleteIch mag auch keine Spinnen! Lecker dein Zitronenkuchen und schön dass dir die Nachbar geholfen hat.
Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Weihnachtsfest, pass gut auf dich auf!
Liebe herzliche Grüsse Elke
Danke liebe Elke. Der Kuchen war echt lecker! Dir alles Liebe!
DeleteLots to see and enjoy in your blog today. That cake looks ever so yummy. I scared myself with a black tape cord from my PJ;s the other day, looking down I thought it was a spider running but realised it was just my cord moving. And I did have my glasses on.
ReplyDeletelove the little deer on the tag, so delightful.
Well, I thought there were nine additions to the picture of the public building. Now how did I get there?
Hugs neet xx
I'm glad I'm not the only one seeing strange things! 9 additions, I'll have to go back and count again! Have a great day!
DeleteLemon cake is my favorite and now you have made me want to bake one. Well, I might do it! Have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Thanks Mae, have a great week!
DeleteHi Valerie, loving your Christmas tag. The little deer is so sweet. Your journal pages are so much fun, getting me in the mood to get one of my old journals out again. Those reflections through the shop window would be a great starting point for a journal page. Loving the funnies too. Have a great week. Hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela, have a great week, merry Christmas!
DeleteYour tag is beautiful, I love the little deer how it is looking at the berries. I also like your journal page. Your lemon cake looks very delicious, I would have helped you eating it at well if I had been around. Nice funnies and I like Mother Teresa's words so much.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth let us know that it is your birthday tomorrow (Tuesday) - happy birthday, solstice girl! And a merry Christmas as well.
Thanks Carola. The words of Mother Theresa are very moving. Have a great week!
DeleteThis is a great door journal page, and I love your tag too.
ReplyDeleteYour cake is so pretty-great way to fancy it up and Happy Birthday Valerie-enjoy your special day Happy T wishes as well Hugs Kathy
Thanks Kathy, have a great week, hugs!
DeleteDelicious lemon cake and great looking coffee too :)
ReplyDeleteLovely art work, that's a great tag and a very nice journal page.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
All the best Jan
Lemon cake and coffee are a good combination!
Deletewhat a sweet tag Valerie! I'm sorry I didn't get to this AJJ challenge of doors:( I had a few door images picked out but had other art projects already going that kept me busy along with Christmas preparations.
ReplyDeleteYour lemon cake sounds delicious. Thanks for the funnies and thinkies. Love the artist trees:):) Happy T day, and a Merry Christmas too!
Thanks Linda, have a great week!
DeleteYour tag and journal page are awesome, Valerie! Love the funnies, too. Your lemon bread sounds good. I would have helped you eat it. :) Have a wonderful Christmas, and t day!
ReplyDeleteIt is your birthday? Happy Birthday!
Thanks Sharon, have a great week!
DeleteFirst, happy birthday. Second, that tag is really cute and clever. I love how you drew the darling reindeer.
ReplyDeleteThird, I love the added elements to the toilet. I counted more than 8, 11 in fact, but I also counted the mam in the doorway. It's a great puzzle and fun to try to decipher. It's also great for your theme at AJJ.
Of course, I love that you took us to a cafe for your favorite, a cappucinno. I also enjoyed walking around town and looking in the stores. Of course, your cake looks great, too.
Had to laugh at those famous artists trees. Very clever indeed. Thanks or sharing all these with us for T this Tuesday, dear.
Thanks Elizabeth, have a great day!
DeleteMother Teresa was so fabulous. Oh to have a heart like hers. Her words are so true - TFS. Love your deer with the berries and the public toilet (super interesting and fun). Great art as always. Yummy food and drink too. Fab post as always, Valerie. I love visiting you! Merry Christmas and thanks for your special posts and visits - they are always meaninful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy, Mother Teresa was a wonderful person. I love this quote, I've printed it out to put on my kitchen wall. Have a wonderful Christmas with your famils and friends! Hugs!
DeleteGorgeous tag!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jackie, happy T Day!
DeleteWonderful quote by Mother Teresa. I try to live like that but it is not easy. I got given it when I started working as a hospice (palliative care) nurse.
ReplyDeleteI had fun trying to count the additions. I got more than eight so some of them in the window must have been in the original picture.
The 'spider' made me laugh. I can identify with that, as I can't see very well without my glasses. Luckily I'm not afraid of spiders.
Greetings from sunny Spain,
Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy 2022.
Lisca
Your tag is beautiful and your lemon cake made me hungry.
Thanks Lisca! Mother Teresa was really a beacon of light. Merry Christmas to you and Graham, stay Safe!
DeleteOhhh that scary spider could have been the end of it. LOL you are so funny. I love this art today. You are so talented. Good funnies too. Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole! Have a great week!
DeleteThat tag is charming! Your lemon cake looks to die for -- very pretty, and tasty too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie! Have a great week!
DeleteI really love your tag and your journal page Valerie. Gorgeous photos and your jokes and quotes are definitely worthy of sharing which I have done with my family :) I hope you have a lovely Christmas and save me some of that lovely cake!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pinky, of course I will save you some cake!
Deletei adore the reindeer tag and all the funny things too. happy christmas! xo
ReplyDeleteI love your tag with the cute deer. Festive Wishes and Happy T Day Elle/EOTC xx
ReplyDeleteGreat art and photos. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne, same to you!
DeleteCute deer! Now, I counted 11 possible additions so which are the red herrings and were there already?
ReplyDeleteLove the shop windows of course! Hugs, Chrisx