Friday, May 1, 2009

merrie maye

~early ladye's pocket~
Herbs do comfort the wearied braine
with fragrant smells which yield a certain kinde of nourishment.”
William Coles ~ 1656

15 comments:

Heather said...

Happy may day to you and yours~

Becky said...

Beautiful...
A Goode and Happy May Day to you Christine.

Becky

a little work of grace said...

Merrie maye to you too, Christine. What a beautiful ladye's pocket with one of my favorite herbs -- good olde thyme.

Laura
:)

cathypentonatelier said...

Hey sweet friend... It has been too long since our last visit...Just to let you know I am always thinking about you....Love C xxxxxxx

Katie said...

What's this?! I love postings from you, ma. You find the best little quotes - and I love the olde spellings, don't you know!

Lacey Jane Primitives said...

And a Happy May to you sweetie!!!!
Jo

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Hello Christine...and aren't certain herbs just the right nourishment..I just love the herb Dill and its very fragrant smell. A gorgeous ladye's pocket ♥x

Lena said...

A very Merry May to you!

Mister Staggs and I went for a drive this weekend, and I thought of you. You would have loved the "springing" of the year. Wild cherry trees were blooming everywhere we went. Mixed in with the new leaves, and the evergreens, the sight was a quietly wild and beautiful one.

It, is so interesting for me to see this lovely pocket, as I've been drawn to them, and that particular shape lately, due to a pattern that I saw for making one in Maggie Bonanami's book. This is a stunning one.

xo
Lena

Gayle said...

I LOVE the photo--the purse, everything.....

and the May Day thought....

Gayle

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Hello Christine...Thank you for your visit...and I would love to share that meal of the pork and green beans with you...And oh how I couldv'e done with some of your lovely fresh Thyme, I think it would of made a difference in the sauce...but nevertheless it was very very tasty!!!
I have just had a quick visit to your other blog...how very very enchanting...I must go back at some stage and have a proper read.
And you enjoy your Spring over there Dear One ♥x

Susan McShannon-Monteith said...

The month of May is filled with a palette equal to a Monet painting.
It is also a month of treasured memories. May those memories and love find you today as I send you greetings for a happy Mother's Day.
Hope all is well in your world of delights and dollies.
xo Susan

Anonymous said...

Just dropping by - I have always loved your dolls - although I can never seem to "catch" one...

I would love to have you drop by my blog - where I post pretty fashion plates just for fun - you might be inspired - Thanks!

Doreen Frost said...

A lovely photo!

Joyous May to you!

:)Doreen

Christine Crocker said...

thank you dear ladies,

at last! a beautiful May morning here with no wind blowing~the meadlowlarks and red-winged blackbirds are courting and setting up housekeeping...
Margaret & Angus~ my 2 cats~ are asleep in the warm sun on the front steps...
deep purple pansies & violet & white lobelia hanging gracefully from the porch...a perfect May morning on Deerfield Farm...wishing you all a perfect spring morning.
C

Finegan Antiques said...

Christine,
Just found your site and I felt like I'd came home.I too love New England especially the 17th & 18th centuries. One of my favorite places is Plimoth Plantation. You seem to have an olde soul which is wise and kind.
I will be looking forward to your future postings.
Cheers, Donna