tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post3682532649403370481..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: A chic and elegant Valentine's celebrationDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-77188778492111410592015-02-20T01:58:34.577-05:002015-02-20T01:58:34.577-05:00Congrats on losing 11 pounds - that's GREAT!
...Congrats on losing 11 pounds - that's GREAT!<br /><br />Last year I was on a basically no carb diet and lost 21 pounds, then stopped and put it all back on. Shame shame shame I am too fat! But I think your weight will stay off because you are doing it carefully, slowly and heathily - an entire lifestyle change!<br /><br />Your teacup is beautiful, Martha is such a wonderful lady, is she not?<br /><br />Hugs.<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-56045329441801786812015-02-18T07:29:53.233-05:002015-02-18T07:29:53.233-05:00You're so cheerful and upbeat about the non-di...You're so cheerful and upbeat about the non-diet :) It IS a mind game, for sure! Your Valentine's celebration sounds just perfect. And I love the sound of that book -- Nelson is a hoot with his pudding abstinence!!!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-75904892082304764262015-02-17T11:52:10.903-05:002015-02-17T11:52:10.903-05:00We did a very similar stay-at-home Valentine's...We did a very similar stay-at-home Valentine's Day celebration and it was absolutely luxurious. So happy to hear that others are like minded and staying in.<br /><br />Your Caramel is very similar to my Carmella but has more light patches.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512504177659003307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-23072070122368732262015-02-13T12:46:52.282-05:002015-02-13T12:46:52.282-05:00Your dinner sounds marvelous. I agree 110% with ma...Your dinner sounds marvelous. I agree 110% with making special effort at home rather than going out. - Says the woman who'd live on cereal, take away, and diner food if she had her way.mints. We are making a special dessert as our Valentine treat. Tea in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113281875697713530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-69810858675736320872015-02-12T18:17:32.799-05:002015-02-12T18:17:32.799-05:00Dear Deborah... what a beautiful post. Lots of wo...Dear Deborah... what a beautiful post. Lots of wonderful news too. What lovely gifts. You are to be commended on the great strides you've made in your weight and new health path. I'm so pleased for you.<br /><br />I wish you a beautiful day.... and thank you for making mine that way too.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Brenda<br />xox<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-70197204218119767122015-02-11T20:44:03.815-05:002015-02-11T20:44:03.815-05:00Hi Deborah! What lovely gifts! Congrats on your ...Hi Deborah! What lovely gifts! Congrats on your success so far! It's hard this time of year what with the cold and being in the house more (and the chocolate), so it is doubly impressive :). Your Valentine's plans sound lovely. Happy Valentine's Day!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761581520765059264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-12675690260515669902015-02-11T19:37:57.610-05:002015-02-11T19:37:57.610-05:00Beautiful limoges teacup and saucer from Martha...Beautiful limoges teacup and saucer from Martha's Favorites. Your idea to dine at home is so wonderful for you have control of your menu. Keep up the great work!<br /><br />PamTea in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641316653134781223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-75982986083966067732015-02-11T16:53:02.951-05:002015-02-11T16:53:02.951-05:00Way to go on seeing such great results on the scal...Way to go on seeing such great results on the scales! Your new teacup is so sweet. And well I remember feeling like Horatio, even though it was many many years ago! <br /><br />I love your plans for celebrating Valentine's Day, and I especially love that you are thinking "luxury", not "deprivation." That's a recipe for success, I bet!Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-74732848304158147002015-02-11T16:26:55.749-05:002015-02-11T16:26:55.749-05:00Your tea cup is lovely Deborah!
I love your upcomi...Your tea cup is lovely Deborah!<br />I love your upcoming Valentines Day celebration...dining at home is wonderful too and those massages sound perfect.<br />And tea sounds so inviting...Im starting to drink more of it as opposed to hot chocolate.<br />Hope you have a wonderful week Deborah!<br /><br />All my heart,<br />Deborah xoDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074929118510385042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-16925846740098889402015-02-11T14:54:24.137-05:002015-02-11T14:54:24.137-05:00What sweet gifts, Deborah; enjoy! Your Valentine&#...What sweet gifts, Deborah; enjoy! Your Valentine's Day dinner sounds lovely. Kudos on your success so far!!<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-28510816213772907952015-02-11T13:19:30.017-05:002015-02-11T13:19:30.017-05:00What a lovely gift to receive - the teacup is so b...What a lovely gift to receive - the teacup is so beautiful! Love the book and your photos today are so special. Congratulations on losing 11 lbs and for avoiding all the chocolate this time of year. Your Valentine's meal sounds wonderful. xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-58224966025304226512015-02-11T12:24:31.450-05:002015-02-11T12:24:31.450-05:00Same sort of weather here. Lovely teacup and gifts...Same sort of weather here. Lovely teacup and gifts and that book and your photos of it are just lovely.<br /><br />However you now have me wanting chocolate too, lol!! I think I'll be having a cup of hot chocolate very soon now! Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-84087388984649506872015-02-10T21:22:07.261-05:002015-02-10T21:22:07.261-05:00Hi Deborah, what a sweet teacup and pin from Marth...Hi Deborah, what a sweet teacup and pin from Martha! Your plans for Valentine eve sounds perfect and also the message! We are getting another 4 or so inches of snow tonight, we already have plenty!<br />Have a wonderful week!<br />Nancy Two Cottages And Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902238394750821359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-70732690177472262682015-02-10T20:00:15.843-05:002015-02-10T20:00:15.843-05:00You're doing so great! And eating good healthy...You're doing so great! And eating good healthy foods makes you feel stronger too! I'm so proud of you. And this post is very beautiful! Enjoy your week my friend! Sweet hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-24140899419971849162015-02-10T19:26:14.331-05:002015-02-10T19:26:14.331-05:00Hi Deborah, Congrats on your win from Martha. What...Hi Deborah, Congrats on your win from Martha. What a gorgeous teacup and gifts to go with it. I love the brooch too and how pretty is looks on your sweater.<br />Congrats too on the weight loss. That is really an accomplishment and you are doing so great.<br />Yes, Valentine's Day can be celebrated without all the chocolate. <br />Your sweet kitty is so cute. Have a great week and blessings be yours.<br />Hugs, CM<br />Celestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31122797878830218022015-02-10T19:17:56.748-05:002015-02-10T19:17:56.748-05:00Lucky lady to receive one of Martha's teacups!...Lucky lady to receive one of Martha's teacups!!Beth in NEPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12920859563407788557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-65319406549740509592015-02-10T07:26:25.060-05:002015-02-10T07:26:25.060-05:00It is so nice that your family can join together o...It is so nice that your family can join together on being healthy. Happy Valentine's Day!MomWaldsPlacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13203303302803775220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-58560087128510567882015-02-09T22:33:05.254-05:002015-02-09T22:33:05.254-05:00Hello, I think your gift was very pretty! And I th...Hello, I think your gift was very pretty! And I think the plans you have made for Valentines Day sound wonderful! So glad you are seeing those results on the weight loss! Keep it up as soon it will be spring again and you can be outside again. Darn ground hog (smile)<br />Hugs, Roxyliving from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-15274757919302405232015-02-09T21:10:00.629-05:002015-02-09T21:10:00.629-05:00I remember reading that you won Martha's givea...I remember reading that you won Martha's giveaway and I'm not surprised to see a piece of her signature bling included, a nice package to receive!<br />Congrats on your weight loss Deborah and a couples massage sounds romantic.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-35424220012311784952015-02-09T20:19:39.597-05:002015-02-09T20:19:39.597-05:00Limoges roses teacups are so sweet and delicate ar...Limoges roses teacups are so sweet and delicate aren't they. The brooch is beautiful. Have a wonderful week.Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-36577985629873291162015-02-09T19:37:24.501-05:002015-02-09T19:37:24.501-05:00Congratulations on winning the gorgeous Limoges te...Congratulations on winning the gorgeous Limoges teacup and the weight loss. Keep up the good work!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-76326944323204573952015-02-09T18:15:30.839-05:002015-02-09T18:15:30.839-05:00Hello dear friend! I am so glad you loved your cu...Hello dear friend! I am so glad you loved your cup. As you know, Limoges is one of my all time favorite cups. I am so proud of your weight loss as well. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day, you desire it! Hugs, MarthaMartha's Favoriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513162906213998461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-21393564910442138922015-02-09T13:59:50.009-05:002015-02-09T13:59:50.009-05:00Isn't your teacup a beauty from Martha? She&#...Isn't your teacup a beauty from Martha? She's such a sweetheart, isn't she? She makes me smile! <br />Congratulations on your 11 pound weight loss! You're doing so well, my friend! <br />My friend, Bea, and I had a massage on the beach, in Mexico last week, along with a facial. Ahhhh pure bliss! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-68930745081121717092015-02-09T13:13:16.803-05:002015-02-09T13:13:16.803-05:00Hello sweet lady! Congratulations on losing 11 pou...Hello sweet lady! Congratulations on losing 11 pounds! What an accomplishment, my dear :)<br /><br />Your Valentine's tea was simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing your loveliness with us. Hugs!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-37009273834720044282015-02-09T12:43:49.207-05:002015-02-09T12:43:49.207-05:00Hi Deborah,
Congratulations on Martha's win. ...Hi Deborah,<br />Congratulations on Martha's win. The Limoges is gorgeous! I won a teacup from Martha last year and love it! Martha is such a gem! Your kitty is so sweet too . I continue to search for healthy snacks but it is a daily battle for me because I am a Cookie Monster. Lol. You should be proud of yourself for doing so well with your diet. Happy Valentine's Day! KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804372282623644402noreply@blogger.com