Let me tell you about . . . Friends

Some of the most amazing people in our lives we see all to infrequently.

But your heart knows they are always close.

Lives gets busy, family, work & other bits take precedence.

You think of your friends, but you don't get to see them as often as you like,

even if you are not far away.

So . . . this week we made it happen!

Friends together, lunch, laughter and time melts away.

My heart is still smiling!

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Now the back story!

Sherry in the green vest taught me early on in my career the value and talent of display!

she is a master par none! I worked with her for a few years and have her to thank for helping me get into business & for teaching me so much!

Pat Knapp . . . in Photo with Husband Chuck was our hostess with the most-ess.

She and Chuck owned "The Village Idiot" an antique & folk art shop of the highest caliber!

I met them through Sherry & purchased some of my first and favorite antiques from them.

Chuck is a wealth of period knowledge and Pat is the most amazing cook . . .

I want to be them when I grow up!

Pat and Chuck now live in a condo, but look at how it's decorated!!

It's home . . and Pat has a nice kitchen for creating such decadence as cheesecake with chocolate, pecans and warm butter caramel sauce! YES . . I ate the whole piece!

Jean was a right hand lady & friend who helped Pat & Chuck when they held their most memorable open house /Parties in the cabin. I met her thru Pat.

And Alice, whom I also met at one of Pat's shindigs long ago,

is a rug hooker, teacher, wool dyer and amazing gardener.

First you make a friend . . .

& through that friend you make another, then another until you have a circle,

an amazing circle of friends!

Visit a friend . . .

Your heart will smile!

Lori Ann

Oh yes . . . those lovely eggs on the table were dyed by Sherry!! With silk scarves and ties!

We were each eager to buy some for our own homes!!

See Sherry & her eggs and other findings at:

The Gathered Treasures Show

April 16th.

Mansfield, Ohio