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Show & Tell -Treasures Re-Discovered

For today's Show & Tell I'm posting a few little treasures I found when doing a big clean up. These little treasures were from my pilgrimage to the Holy Land, way back in 1988.

Most of the cards were given away to friends - except these 4 must have been left over. The cards have real pressed flowers and petals of flowers from the Israel. I can't remember exactly where in Israel I bought them but I think it was somewhere within the old city of Jerusalem.

This serviette holder was one I kept for myself .... but of course I forgot about it. Now it's rediscovered so I'll have to put it to good use. We had spent 10 days at Nof Ginosar by the Lake of Galilee and travelled around the area. This brings back lovely memories of that trip in '88.

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Show and Tell Friday is hosted by Kelli ..... Prepare yourself a cuppa and browse through the gorgeous blogs with more Show and Tell stories shared.

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Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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What Kind Of A Gift Giver Are You?

You Are a Creative Gift Giver

Your gifts are one of a kind, special, and well chosen. Whether you've made it yourself or searched all over town... There's really no one who has more of a personal touch than you.

What Kind of Gift Giver Are You?

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Show & Tell - Grandpa Moses

A few years back a happy trio came into existance via my EP Designs studio - Three little bears with delightful personalities. I posted two of them previously on this blog - Daisy Bear and Maisy Bear. Today I'd like to introduce to you Grandpa Moses

Here is Grandpa Moses in his rocking chair. He is a very lovable and charming bear.

Grandpa Moses love his rocking chair. He has his own leather bound book into which he plans to write his memoirs some day. He keeps his pipe handy, although this is now out of habit as he dosen't smoke anymore.

Grandpa is dressed in his special buttoned vest with fob-watch chain in his pocket and a chequered scarf around his neck. The old straw hat is handy when Grandpa takes a snooze as he can tilt it over his eyes and rest peacefully.

He's a content and happy bear who loves a cosy spot in a warm & loving home to spend his days.

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Show and Tell Friday is hosted by Kelli ..... Prepare yourself a cuppa and browse through the gorgeous blogs with more Show and Tell stories shared.

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Lazy Blogger's Post Generator

Just for a bit of fun, see what you can come up with from The Lazy Bloggers Post Generator

Oh for crying out loud! I just got slapped with a wet salmon - really - I have not updated this since people stopped clapping and Tinkerbell died... You would not believe how much more of a drama I could make that. I hope you still love me!.

I am flat out like a lizard drinking with an awfully big adventure, driving from one end of the city to the other, just generally being a hindrance to the secret service, my day seems to involve the authorities from when the nightclubs close to well after sun-down.

I am not complaining though. life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.

I hope you are having a good life I will write something that makes sense soon.

Seriously! I mean it!.

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Clever Word Puzzle

See if you can figure out what these words have in common.

Banana

Dresser

Grammar

Potato

Revive

Uneven

Assess

Are you peeking or have you already given up?

Give it another try. Look at each word carefully.

(You'll kick yourself when you discover the answer.)

This Is Cool.


Answer: No, it is not
that they all have at least
2 double letters.

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Answer:

In all of the words listed,
if you take the first letter, place it at the end
of the word, and then spell the word backwards,
it will be the same word.

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Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Happy Mother's Day

Wishing all you wonderful mothers a beautiful and bright day. May many blessings come your way. May any sadness be taken away and your hearts filled with joy.

God Bless You

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Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Show and Tell - Four Legged Friends

It's amazing how attached we can become to our dear little four-legged friends. The pooch seen in the photo below ... ie. the one in the frame, sitting next to a teddy.... was my dearest little friend. I was given Rastus when he was just 8 weeks old (he was already named, so it stayed). He followed me around everywhere. We had such gorgeous cuddles & fun times. The photo was taken when he was about 14 years old. Not long after Rastus passed away. I couldn't believe how distraught I could have been, but I was. I was so upset that I cried daily for about 2 weeks ... so much , I eventually caught an awful cold.


Good friends are special but these little creatures I'm sure were created by God to remind us how we should love unconditionally ... which is what these pets do.

Now you might be wondering what the little dog in the front and the book have to do with anything........... They were gifts given to me from friends who understood what I was feeling. They knew how special Rastus was to me.

The black & white dog looks so real even though he's such a tiny thing. Of course, he doesn't replace Rastus, but funnily, he was a comfort, looking ever so cute; and knowing that a true friend cared about how I was feeling.


The book titled Give Us This Day is a delightful book based on the Lord's Prayer. Each page is beautifully illustrated by Tasha Tudor an American artist born in Boston and grew up in New England in the contryside.


This is a special book to own ..... in fact, I didn't realise what a little treasure I had been given until recently. Tasha Tudor's illustrations are so beautiful.

I was well and truly an adult when my loyal friend died but I'm not ashamed to admit I cried over his death. I still miss him today - even though almost 20 years have passed.

God is good .... and he does supply us with all our needs.

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Show and Tell Friday is hosted by Kelli ..... Prepare yourself a cuppa and browse through the gorgeous blogs with more Show and Tell stories shared.

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Chocolate Age Calculator

Don't tell me your age; you probably would tell a falsehood anyway -but the LINDT Man will know! YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH.

This is pretty neat.

DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!

It takes less than a minute Work this out as you read .Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!

This is not one of those waste of time things ...... it's fun.

1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10).

2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold).

3. Add 5.

4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator .

5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1759 .. If you haven't, add 1758.

6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.

You should have a three digit number.

The first digit of this was your original number(i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).

The next two numbers are YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!)

THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2009) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS.

Chocolate Calculator.

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Praise

"Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love endures forever."Psalm 107

1. Praise God for the rain that has fallen so far and will continue to fall on our parched land.
2. Praise God for the treasure we have in the Eucharist and the sacrament of reconciliation.
3. Praise God for the creative gift He has given to me.
4. Praise God for his healing and for taking care of all our needs.
5. Praise God that He hears our prayers and answers them as He knows is best for us.

Take a few moments to give thanks to God...

Praise is hosted by Jennifer at My Chocolate Heart. Come and join us.

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Show and Tell - Pink Dish

This delightful little pink dish sits on a small bench in my room. It once belonged to a very dear friend of mine. My friend - Joy - had the dish placed on a side table next to her big comfy lounge chair - many times quietly sitting there to pray.


Joy would sometimes tell me how this dish would remind her of me, so she would pray for me. It's a pretty dish and her knowing about the creative work I did imagined it was one of my own creations. It wasn't of course, but it was enough for her to think of me and pray. Even when she was ill and suffering awfully, she would offer it up and continue to pray for her family, friends and anyone who came to mind.

This dear friend was called home to Jesus in August 2006. A simple housewife, whose love and devotion to Jesus led her through an amazing journey in life. A woman of great faith and God was able to use her powerfully to do His work.

I miss my dear friend Joy as she was like a second mother to me. This pink dish was given to me by her daughter Maree, also a dear friend of mine who knew how her mother would pray for me each time she laid eyes on it.

It reminds me of my dear friend and of how, even in her moments of darkest suffering, would pray for others. Friends like this are very special.

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Show and Tell Friday is hosted by Kelli ..... Prepare yourself a cuppa and browse through the gorgeous blogs with more Show and Tell stories shared.

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Gift Treasury

Aren't these gorgeous vintage style brooches? Why is it so hard to part with gorgeous buys like these. They are intended to be given as gifts but I wish I didn't like them so much as it makes it difficult to give away. Each items is each hand made and the earrings came as a thank you gift from the seller who made them to match the brooches I bought - it was a lovely surprise to find them in the package when they arrived. You can find similar items as these on BidMate.com.au I couldn't believe the price of these bracelets as they were an absolute bargain - well under $5 each and they came inside these simple but cute little colour matching boxes. The amazing bracelets were also purchased from a seller on BidMate - I'm keeping the one on the right for 'yours truly' and giving the pink one on the left as a gift. I've already worn mine to a Mystery Dinner where all th guest were dressed up for the occasion. The bracelet fit snuggly over my watch so it kept hidden.

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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And Now For Some Delicious Treasures To Share...

Well, these treasures are not of the 'eating' kind but I'm sure the set did take part in many delightful teas in it's heyday. I've collected a few of these gorgeous little sugar, creamer sets. The very first ones I found were bought so as to 'recreate' them - I just didn't have the heart to paint over them, so I decided not to and simply 'keep' them .... is this how a collection begins? I have a few more sets to show you in the coming days.

This set was a great little bargain - $3 for three pieces .... wait 'tll you see the other sets :)

Thank you to all my visitors during this blog's break. I've always been in touch with my two other blogs EP Designs & Precious Treasures , and EP's Treasures is now back on track for 2009 - beginning with a new blog background .... not sure if the background is too dark - what do you think?

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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WELCOME 2009!

The year 2008 was a busy year for blogging. It was a huge learning experience and I actually managed to keep three blogs on the go. I know I've probably only covered a tiny fraction about blogging but I'm happy with what I've learnt so far. The best part is 'meeting' other bloggers world wide.

I'm preparing a whole new stack of treasures to show you in the coming weeks .... months. In the meantime I'd like to wish all my blogging friends a very

Happy, Wonderful and Prosperous 2009!

Don't forget you can also keep in touch by visiting my other two blogs.

PRECIOUS TREASURES - an Inspiring, Elegant & Beautiful Catholic blog

EP DESIGNS - a world of new & recreated treasures (a decorative home wares business)

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Temporary Pause But I'm Still Around

I should have posted this a few weeks back - my apologies to my blogging friends. I am pausing temporarily with posts on this blog. Sometimes I wonder why I have three blogs on the go, but I do like this one and I enjoy sharing my little treasures with you.

I am working on a couple of projects - one of them being a competition on EP Designs; plus I'm adding/extending Precious Treasures. So for a short while I need to spend time on those but I will be back with more treasures to share with you here. Actually I do have more gorgeous little items to show you, so do stay tuned.

I will be back to let you know what I've been up to but in the meantime you can catch up with what I'm doing by visiting my other two blogs -

PRECIOUS TREASURES - an Inspiring, Elegant & Beautiful Catholic blog
EP DESIGNS - a world of new & recreated treasures (a decorative home wares business)

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Blog Competition

Come over and enter my blog competition on EP Designs!

T imeless T reasures

Blog Competition Nov 2008

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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More Treasures Rediscovered

Flowers, Plumes and Trinkets!

The best thing to do would be to find a nice ornate treasure chest to store all the bits and pieces I find that I simply can't part with. Oh I'm so sentimental ..... a day will come when I'll just give them away. I do that sometimes. I keep things for so long and then it's 'goodbye', lol.

I love the blue plume in the tiny blue bottle. It's not an ink pot but a gorgeous little perfume bottle from Israel. The pink trinket container sits on one of my recreated coasters - It's not a long lost treasure but looked nice in this setting. As you may have noticed over the last few posts I seem to have a liking for small items and miniatures ..... just as well, if they were large items I'd have trouble storing them.

Well, I'm off to search for a treasure chest.


Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Inside The Treasure Chest

Oooh, don't you just love digging out long 'lost' treasures? There's not a whole lot to show you this time around - I picked these out to photograph because I wore them regularly many years ago. The long strand of pearls on the top right and the short pearl necklace on the left belonged to my mother .... until I 'borrowed' them ......permanently :)

Some of the other pieces were gifts from special friends and a couple were found while fossicking through opp shops. The bracelets with turquoise and coral stones were worn so much that the closure clips don't stay closed any more. I tried them on but the bracelets would just undo and fall as I moved around. I don't think I could throw them out though ... they'll be one of those things that get stored away again until I can think of a use for them or find a way to fix them.

Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Tiny Treasured Friends

We may not all be avid collectors of various items, but at some stage in our lives we probably do tend to put together collections of one thing or another - whether intentionally or not there's bound to be some 'collectable' hidden in a cupboard, box, drawer or garage.

I didn't intend to collect miniature animals - it just happened. You know what it's like - a gift from a friend, a souvenir from a holiday, another gift ... then another... and so on. Before you know it you have a 'collection'. I don't mind though - they're cute little creatures. Most of these tiny fellows have a story behind them too. I eventually displayed them in one of those collectables unit in the shape of a house - had them out on display for years until I decided I'd had enough of keeping them dust free - so packed them away.
... now they're rediscovered .... hmm, not sure if I'll put them out on display again, unless I can find a dust free glass display box.



Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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Mini Art Treasures

A few more rediscovered treasures which have been in hiding for years .... since 1988. Collected while on an overseas trip I think it's about time they are put on display. The round plate was purchased from an outdoor bazaar in Israel; the miniature paintings on gold & silver leaf from San Remo Italy; the small round, yellow box from Florence; the rose veneer inlay from Sorrento; and the oval framed floral tapestry from a little craft shop in a town called Castiglione.


One of the nice things about rediscovering items like these is the reminiscing that comes with it..... oh to be able to head off overseas again..... markets, bazaars, cafes....... Well I'll dream a bit more later.
I think these would look great arranged together on a wall with a few other art treasures. I'll have to find just the right spot for them. In the meantime I'll be digging some more to see what else I've kept in hiding.


Ciao for now from Elena Perrotta
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