Chinese Take-Out

Hello, Dear Friends, can you believe

it is already November?

We officially had the wettest October on 

record, here in western Washington state. 

After hearing that, I don't feel so guilty

about not getting my spring bulbs planted yet! 

My birthday was in October, so Ramblin' Man 

came home with my favorite treat;

Chinese take-out.

I've been collecting dishes and linens to enjoy

my favorite treat for quite a few years. 

I love unpacking these little treasures!

Let me give you a closer look......

It all started with this wonderful, cross-stitch tablecloth. 

Colorful and intricate temples on stiff scrim fabric. 

I always wonder who, so lovingly, 

created such a lovely work of art. 

Was it a treasured family heirloom from the old country,
a souvenir from travels, 

or perhaps something created 

to enhance an Asian decor?

We'll never know...... 

The beautiful embroidered tea-towel 

was a gift from my dear sister-in-law. 

I was so happy when I recently found these two dinner plates. 

They are just enough for the two of us,

although, I would love to find more :)

Tiny rice and sauce bowls collected 

over time. 

I have no idea what they are actually 

used for, so I probably break all the rules
of Chinese protocol!

Pretty little hand-painted bowls. 

A rice spoon with dragon.
This is very old.
It was antique when I found it 25 years ago.

A hand-painted ceramic box holds Chinese tea. 

Time to eat! 

Another year older and hopefully wiser.....

Sooooo good! 

But the best thing is

sharing a special meal with my very favorite person

in my favorite place on Earth.

Home :)

My birthday gift :) 

The complete Downton Abbey collection! 

With tea and chocolates <3 

Blending two favorite cultures in 

one lovely night!

Some good fortunes.

I feel very blessed.  

xoxo

What is your favorite take-out treat, Dear Friends? 

xoxo

Some Chinese Proverbs:

*When the winds of change blow,
some people build walls
and others build windmills*

*Those who cause divisions
in order to injure people;
are in fact preparing pitfalls
for their own ruin*

*A closed mind is like a closed book,
just a block of wood*

*A wise man makes his own decisions,
an ignorant man follows public opinion*

*If you wish to know the mind of a man,
listen to his words*

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