Signs of spring: daffodils in a favourite 1970s opalescent juice pitcher.
Many things for which to be grateful this Friday. I had email from Heidi, one of my best friends from New York days. We'd lost touch through our many moves. Thanks to the Internet, she found me through my blog!
Heidi has a fairly common last name and I'd tried to locate her, to no avail. I'm so pleased we've reconnected! Heidi is one of my favourite people; we've shared many an adventure.
The divine Caty sent me a wonderful message in Spanish and I could read it without getting out my Spanish dictionary! I also had email from a man in Los Angeles who purchased a rare Arts and Crafts piano at Liberty of London, in part due to my photograph of the piano.
For lunch I had a delicious chevre et noix baguette from Le Grenier a Pain, an award-winning local boulangerie.
I received invitations to my favourite brocante at Chatou, just outside Paris.
I found this mignon little wooden box "To me," at my friend Julie's antique shop Agape. It's painted black, although the inside is a bright Holli pink.
And at last the missing Amazon.co.uk order arrived with Patry Francis's book! Holding it in my hands, I felt almost as excited as Patry must have when she saw the first copy. After getting to know the charming and talented Patry in the last year through her blog Simply Wait and the Third Day Book Club, I am thrilled to receive her book. Yes, this is what I'll be doing late into the night this weekend - reading "The Liar's Diary." Hope you have an enjoyable weekend planned!
Oooh, you've got Patry's book...I can't WAIT to meet her when she's here in a couple of weeks. :)
Posted by: Marilyn | 25 February 2007 at 21:29
How exciting that your friend found you! She must have got your telepathic message! Did you view “The Secret" yet?
I think I have figured out how to make that sandwich and it will be on the menu for my next luncheon!
Very sweet post!
Love to you Sherrie
Posted by: giggles | 18 February 2007 at 09:43
Just saying "hello". I found your blog about half an hour ago and have had a jolly time browsing through your pages. I'll be back.
Posted by: Sue | 18 February 2007 at 00:55
What a wonderful week you've had. You have put such beauty out into the world through your blog, that it's not surprising it's coming back to you :)
BIG HUGS
Posted by: Tammy | 17 February 2007 at 21:16
I saw Patry's book at the store yesterday and got so excited!
Posted by: Melba | 17 February 2007 at 17:52
My goodness! You did have agreat day! ...So cool about your friend! ....I want a bite O' that baguette!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 17 February 2007 at 16:02
Some lovely Friday things, Tara! I think you will enjoy Patry's book - it's a real page turner :) Have a marvelous weekend :)
Posted by: Becca | 17 February 2007 at 16:00
What a lovely story to have found your friend Heidi again. The wonders of Blogger!
Your daffodil display is so beautiful.....it reminds me of a daffodil ball that I carried from a white ribbon loop, as a bridesmaid, when I was 3 years old.
Posted by: niki | 17 February 2007 at 12:19
It's often the small things that brighten a day. I love daffodils too. It's just about time to plant the bulbs, here.
Posted by: Catherine | 17 February 2007 at 10:25
There are many blessings within this post - it's a heart warmer that so much happens through the world of blogging and you dear Tara.
and what a yummy looking lunch!
XOXO
Love,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | 17 February 2007 at 08:26
If I ever publish a novel I'm sending it to you.
Posted by: Donna | 17 February 2007 at 07:55
And you should have showed the inside of the box - I'm dying to see!!!!
Posted by: holli | 17 February 2007 at 07:12
Faith wanted to click on the picture of the box. She exclaimed (now I don't know where or why)
"Good!! I knew you could do your best!!!! Dear house, I like you. God made you!" (she's big on God making everything right now.
Faith: it says "to me from you!" A pretty good guess I would say!
Since I clicked on the pics for her, I earned her half-eaten lollipop. yay!!
I've had long lost friends find me through my blog too - it's a lovely thing, isn't it?
I love your pictures, your finds - I wish I had wonderful places to browse!
xoxoxo
Posted by: holli | 17 February 2007 at 07:12
i love the box and the daffodils and the book recommendation. have a great weekend!
Posted by: kristen | 17 February 2007 at 01:53
What an incredibly delicious looking baguette (it would have been a perfect yummy for last Sunday). And the box, oh it's divine. I have a thing for little boxes for keeping treasures in, and this one seems to be especially wonderful with its surprising pink interior. Your friend's shop sounds like a goldmine.
Posted by: Waspgoddess | 17 February 2007 at 00:23
Wow, you've just truncated my onlineness. Gotta get some bread like that. :)
Posted by: Pearl | 17 February 2007 at 00:11
And, oh, I want that sandwich!
Xoxo,
L
Posted by: Laura | 16 February 2007 at 23:36
You sound so happy! And i can see why--you've had a lovely day. Very well deserved, bien sur. My weekend will be busy, full of getting things ready for my week in Charleston. Too bad I'm not going to Savannah---I could take Jordana out to dinner!
Posted by: Laura | 16 February 2007 at 23:33
I had a look at the piano! BEAUTIFUL! I have a collard & collard with an interesting history:- It was purchased new in 1945 by a Naval captain for his bride. She was a concert pianist here in Aus.
Whilst the piano was not the "best" for performance, it was her favorite and only played on special occasions.
I am its second owner. It is tuned to concert pitch, never drops out. It is beautiful. thanks for this blog!
Posted by: Simon | 16 February 2007 at 23:29
Oh I love this post, beauty and more. I thiking I must come visit and we must eat Le Grenier a Pain...I am now going into the kitchen to dig though the cheese drawer.
XO
Kristen
Posted by: kristen robinson | 16 February 2007 at 23:14
What a great box. And the Sandwich looks oh so yummy! I iwsh I had one of both! By the way, I am just loving your blog.
Posted by: Literary bohemian | 16 February 2007 at 21:47
I want a day like you had! Looks wonderful.
Posted by: Linda | 16 February 2007 at 21:44
I want a day like you had! Looks wonderful.
Posted by: Linda | 16 February 2007 at 21:43
yummmmmmmmmm! i want to EAT that sandwhich!!!
Posted by: Jessie | 16 February 2007 at 21:00
Blessings and much love.
Happy Friday!
Weekend, Weekend, Cha Cha Cha!
Be well my friend!
Posted by: Jeanne | 16 February 2007 at 20:41
Lovely blessings to set you up for a great weekend! How nice that your friend found You through your blog!! Amazing!hugs NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 16 February 2007 at 20:40
Lovely luscious things to be grateful for!!
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 16 February 2007 at 19:24
The baguette looks fabulous! And I just finished two rice krispie squares for my lunch... I feel sick right now...
Anyway- this was such a wonderful post and it's so nice to find old friends again!
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 16 February 2007 at 19:20
This whole post was yummy. I saw that book at Borders the other day, and I also got excited for her! Wonderful!
:)
Posted by: Amber | 16 February 2007 at 18:53
It's my book--in Paris! Among the daffodils and the baguettes! I'm so thrilled. Thank you so much, Tara!
Posted by: patry | 16 February 2007 at 18:27
mmmmmm, I am in love with that box!!!!!
Have a wonderful weekend full of even more good things!!
Posted by: megg | 16 February 2007 at 18:01
So many good things here! Reconnecting with an old friend; helping someone find a piano to treasure; a delicious-looking baguette (yum!); and last but not least, a good read! Enjoy! (I know I enjoyed it!)
Happy weekend, Tara~xo
Posted by: tinker | 16 February 2007 at 17:27
Have a great weekend Tara. How do find the energy to do all of this? I'd take a week or longer to do just this one post. :)
Amazing about Heidi finding you through your blog.
Thanks for the flowers. :)
Posted by: Brian | 16 February 2007 at 17:19
Gorgeous daffodils.... Yummy chevre baguette...Lovely lovely A moi box (I want one too)...
have a fantabulous weekend.
kisses.
Posted by: Nina | 16 February 2007 at 15:09