Robin's Egg Blues Just For You

A neighborhood Robin decided that a nest with a view was the most desired home on the block. He chose one of our hanging baskets on the front porch. Oh, she couldn't resist! The yellow blooms were so pretty!

Hung safely out of the reach of predators, the only thing that annoyed them was the crazy lady with the camera!

Protected from the rains, and wow! have we had rain here in NH lately.. most nests would not have survived the storm..

But their sweet home is flourishing, except the yellow blossoms, they are not fairing so well.

It's just too difficult to water a hanging basket with such precious cargo!

I hope you are finding shelter from the storm!

xoxo~

Abbie

A Christmas Treat

Oh! The delight of it all! Bright colors, sweets stuck to candies, chocolates and treats! Sticky frosting, that tickles your tongue,
and a large jolly man who lets you eat lots, but only if your young! Young at heart I say, only for those who enjoy the day. The sparkle, the glitter the shimmery sheen.
For those who think that candy is keen!
Ginger breads, gumdrops and kisses galore!
When he calls we come running, hungry for more!
He jiggles his belly with a "Ho Ho Ho!"
While tall gumdrop spires are lined up in a row.

Come one! Come all! Enjoy this fine season! Come on, have a nibble! Try it!
For when it is over, beware, for it'll be time for a diet!

Merry Christmas!

xoxo~

Abbie

The gingerbread house was made by my very talented children. It sits on a cake stand surrounded by cotton fluff in our kitchen. The Baking Santa is my favorite. Sorry about the very poor poetry. :P I am punch drunk from baking, wrapping, making and photographing.

Living Life through Lady Bugs

I gathered them together to talk. It has been so long since all of my lady bugs were in one spot.

They sat in the shade enjoying their protection from little hands that loved to squish them quite harshly.

It is always the same. No matter how far they have traveled nor how long they have been apart, one takes the honor of the leader and then the bickering starts.

Lady Bugs can only be in each others company for so long before the popular Lady's (oh, you know.. the ones with the pretty spots and the brighter shades of red) begin the feel high and mighty.

They whisper and tee-hee about poor Jane. Oh goodness. Her wings have never closed properly. Foolish child really. Better to stay in the woods where no one sees.

But today they were brought together to celebrate every one of them. To me they are gorgeous.

Broken wings, missing legs, empty shells. They are just lovely to look at. To gaze at.

What is happening in their tiny world? Perhaps I should have let them get sucked up in my vacuume but then what would I have to blog about today?

xoxo~

Abbie

It is the little things in life...

I have been looking at the world a little differently today.

I have been collecting stamps,

playing on roads of pearls and baubles...

and decorating for Halloween.

I have been looking through books..

doing some light reading,

And talking to the house guests.

OK, well maybe the conversations are a little one sided. Just a bit.

Have I completely lost my marbles?

My next post is number 400. The big 4-0-0. Wow. We need something big, a giveaway perhaps? let me think on it, and I'll be with you in a few.. )

xoxo~

Abbie

The gathering.

Welcome to my home!

Please remember to thank our lovely hostess, Vanessa, for holding such a lovely bit of fun! You will find oddities and curiosities abound here.

Down Abbie's Road things are not so pretty, and most definitely not what they seem. Yes, all of the critters hang on our walls. Truly, they do.

Even Princess Katie has dressed for the occasion, wearing her best.

Please be sure to check to behind you, as the guests will be arriving all evening.

Even the tiniest of insects are joining the soiree.


I don't mean to boar you, alas, I fear, some of my guests are quite hard to bear.


Oh, deer, even the rats have begun to gather.


Spiders, however, will not be found in these parts as I find them just too gruesome!

But their tiny trails are left all over..

Perhaps you may find a bit of science, a bit of whimsy.

Always, good cooking.

Please have excellent conversations and meet new friends.

Don't forget your coat, as it is quite brisk out tonight.

Thank you for stopping by, perhaps I'll see you again.

It was a pleasure.

Don't forget to sign the guestbook as I'd love to visit you in return!

xoxo~

Abbie

(All images as shown the creation of Abigail Mooney and may not be reproduced without permission. You may find some of the images I used at The Vintage Moth, Sandra Evertson, or below.)

A few goodies just for you... images courtesy of Martha, Oct. '07 Right click to enlarge, then save 'em.

A Party!

In preparation for Vanessa's Halloween Party over at A Fanciful Twist, changes will be made to my blog. Do not be alarmed dear friends.. ;) We will return to our regularly scheduled programing shortly. You may follow the image to join in the fun or to peek around a whimsical wonderland!

Boo!

xoxo~

Abbie

Rate My Space

I have been uploading images of our home to HGTV's Rate My Space. You can take a peek around and 'Rate My Space' HERE. If you have uploaded pics of your space, let me know, I'd love to peek!