A Delightful Duo

Good day friends…

Last week I was delighted to find a reminder of the treasured blessing blogging has brought into my life…new friends.  Imagine my surprise when I discovered these in my post…

Cheerful wall art, as you see,

sent to me by sweet Miss Tea.

They were wrapped in pretty rose decorated paper.  Miss Tea is the author of the blog Tea Diary.  She’s a dear young woman, with a love of tea, family, friends, photography, fun, and of course. everything Cath Kidston.  Stop by and say hello to her.  Miss Tea also loves creating, so while you’re at it, drop in to visit her shop, where you’ll see quite a few of her crafty finery.

Tea Diary

Thank you, Susan (Miss Tea), for such a lovely and cheerful surprise.  They are sure to brighten my living space with the aura of your friendship.

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne

The above “Tea Diary” image is courtesy of Tea Diary.  All rights are reserved by said blog, and are reproduced here solely for the purpose of this post.

Joining these tea times :

Liebster Blog Award

Hello friends, and welcome to Leisure Lane,

I still have the sniffles, but I expect in a day or two I’ll be on the downside of it all.  I received a special surprise, and wanted to share it with you as well as continue it.

Thank you, Yvette!

My blogger friend, creative photographer, and kitchen whiz, Yvette from Twistedvines has graciously nominated me for the Liebster Award.  Be sure to stop by and give her a big “hello”.  Liebster means ‘beloved’ in German, and the award is intended to bring additional traffic to blogs with less than 200 followers.

Regardless of how many followers the following blogs have, I’m delighted to link them to the chain of love by nominating them for the Liebster Blog Award.  When you receive this award link back to the blogger who sent it to you, and nominate 5 more blogs.  Be sure to notify the bloggers you nominate.  If you don’t wish to or can’t participate, you will still receive an increase in traffic to your site – it’s all about love!

Here are some of my “beloved” blogs:

Down Memory La La Lane – meet Brenda
Tea Diary – meet Miss Tea
Cottage and Creek – meet Lynn
Artful Affirmations – meet Terri
Bee Happy – meet ‘Bee’

Don’t forget to stop by and say ‘hello’ to these lovely ladies.  And until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne

“The Christmas Pin Society” Book

Good day, friends…

Welcome to Leisure Lane where I am happy to announce that my story, The Christmas Pin Society, is now available in book form.

A heartwarming story of hope, faith, love, (and collecting Christmas pins), The Christmas Pin Society is sure to be an inspiration to its readers for years to come.  Click on Novella Gallery to read the synopsis and to order.

All orders will be autographed.   If you are giving the book as a gift and would like it autographed to the name of the recipient, please specify during ordering process.

A*N*D!!!     A Big…                                                

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS TEA!

Stop by Tea Diary to wish her a happy birthday, and see her fun blog.

Thank you for visiting Leisure Lane.  We invite you to stroll around the Lane and enjoy yourself.

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne

Dash of Inspiration~Handful of Imagination

Happy Tuesday, friends,

Welcome to Leisure Lane.  Sit a while, and have some tea ~ I have something special to show you today.  Two weeks ago I posted a tea cup card tutorial.  Well, my dear blogger friend, Miss Tea, didn’t waste any time in trying one out for herself.  Here is the adorable result.  Amazing what a dash of inspiration and a handful of imagination can accomplish!

Wouldn’t you love to receive this card in the mail?  It would brighten any day!  Her paper choices are very pretty.  I like the ‘table’ she added under the cup, and the layered look for the message on the opposite side ~ truly inspiring.

And here is the most recent tea cup card she whipped up ~ a cheery ‘balancing act’.  Too cute!  Thank you, Miss Tea, for sharing the fun!  Stop by her blog,Tea Diary, for more sweetness and daily musings.

Have a happy Tea cup Tuesday, and until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne

Note:  Photographs by Miss Tea ~ Courtesy of Tea Diary.