Last week the cold won…it got me…although I didn’t miss any work. Wished I had but I made it there each and every day. Wasn’t good for much else though. I never made it around to any T Tuesday posts. Sorry about that. I’ll do better this week.
Today I’m doing a twofer with my posts. One because they fall on the same day and two because I’m ill-prepared to post anything else. How’s that for brutal honesty. Besides…I really like the graphic I created for the twofer post way back when…
Take a look….
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Two posts are colliding this week as T stands for Tuesday and Second on the 2nd fall on the same day.
Thankfully Elizabeth gave a little heads up at the end of her post that reminded me before I finished writing up my post. Time to switch gears.
We’ll start with the fun packages in my mailbox from two fellow T stands for Tuesday bloggers. So fun to get mail…friend mail, not so much on the bills or junk mail. A little while back I had commented on Krisha’s blog about the winery she had visited. She was so kind to offer me some extra wine labels they picked up as collage fodder. I was so delighted to see an envelope in my PO Box the other day. Look at the great craft fodder and lovely card. Really love that card!
This package helped inspire this journal page.
Thank you Krisha!
I also received a box of goodies along with a 3rd anniversary ATC for T stands for Tuesday from Patty @ Magpie’s Nest.
She knows my love of bottle caps.
So many fun bottle caps and a bunch I’ve never seen. Too fun. Patty also included some bits of collage fodder as well. Can you see the beautiful ATC that precipitated the package in the first place?
Isn’t she lovely?!? So many tiny details. I keep noticing more and more little things that I didn’t see the first time around. Thank you Patty!
And now for the Second on the 2nd portion of today’s post.
Three years ago I took a quick photo of a hostess gift I was bringing to our annual Independence Day gathering. Little did I know this post would eventually become the most visited post on my blog. (More on the at the end.)
Take a look…
July 5, 2013
We spent Independence Day, as we have the past several years, at a friend’s house along the parade route in town. It’s always a great time.
I wanted to do a little something extra for our hostess who puts so much time and effort into making sure everyone has a good time. She’s a big fan of Rum and Coke. It ended up being a centerpiece on the buffet table.
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I’ve seen over the years that the re-pins of this image on Pinterest have multiplying but it wasn’t until an update in their software did I notice that all of the re-pins now count up on the original. Check out this screen shot I took last night.
Amazing! When I look at my blog analytics it definitely shows that people are visiting from that pin as well. Not 24,000 pages loads but a significant amount especially given the fact that this is a 3 year old post.
For today I’m going to try and stay cool while running an errand or two. I really need to do some baking and canning but…ugh…not in this heat!
What are you doing today?
In case people don’t know, that Kapow would never have happened had it not been for YOU. Sure, I created the art, but YOU provided everyone with the ability to download these icons on their blogs.
LOVE your rum and coke cake, too. Not the edible kind, but a great display. You are good at making those types of displays. If memory serves me, I remember you did something several years ago with beer, too. This is a fabulous second look on the 2nd, dear friend.
I have missed Patty SO much. I hope she is doing OK. She has always been so kind and thoughtful and that box of goodies shows it, too.
So glad you heard from Krisha, too. I feel bad, because I am not a very good host. I had planned to leave Krisha a note on her blog, but have been running so far behind, I can’t seem to catch up. Two great artists, two caring T participants, and two wonderful gifts. How sweet is that! Thanks for sharing these with us for T this Tuesday, Halle.
You got some wonderful art in those 2 packages, just beautiful! Have fun using your new stash. Rum and coke makes a great cake, too! Hope your cold is now better. Happy T Day, happy 2nd on the 2nd, Valerie
How is Patty doing? She’s been away from blogging for so long. Good to know she is well enough to send you a nice package. And nice little package from Krisha. You had a really good mail week! And sorry to hear you had that cold. I have been popping my airborn as it is going around my school too. And nice second on the second. What a fun display. Have a great T day. Hugs-Erika
what lovely mail/gifts to revisit! Haven’t seen anything from Krisha but am in touch on a regular basis with Patty. She’s just not blogging any longer but is on Instagram;) Fun coke cake. Happy T day!
Such fabulous posts! I loved seeing all the beautiful artwork and crafting goodies, sound ?. Wishing you a very Happy T Day! J ? x
Fun mail is just the Best. You got some great things for your art work. congrats on all of the pins and visits from your rum and coke display-I love it-very unique and fun to take to a party Hope you are feeling much better Happy T
Real mail! How exciting! :)
That rum/coke display is fun. No wonder it’s so popular. Happy T Tuesday!
Your crafting goodie packages look fantastic I think you will enjoying using them. Sorry you haven’t been so well I hope you are feeling better soon.
Happy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
Fun to catch up with Krisha and Patty and know they are well.. Haven’t heard from Krisha in quite a while… Reminds me i need to sit down and email her at least.. Great post Halle.. great BOTH posts!! lol Hugs! deb
Hope you feel better soon! Loved this ‘Kapow’ post! Before I became a regular so lovely to see both! Happy T day Chrisx
I loved seeing all your beautiful mail! It is so fun to receive packages in the mail.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Wow, what a lovely party you’ve had in your mailbox! It’s nice to know that Krisha is doing well.
I wonder what you do with the bottle caps. Maybe a subject for a future T-party …
Great post, even though you’re still feeling a bit under the weather. Get well quick :-D
The “rum and coke” cake on Pinterest stats are awesome! Talk about evergreen content. Good for you!
Happy T-day and second on the 2nd! Hugs, Eileen