tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post8983354177104724707..comments2024-01-02T02:32:33.534-05:00Comments on The Magpie's Fancy: The Sweet DarkGigi Thibodeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326335927273800932noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-26208704706206210312010-06-17T16:24:50.471-04:002010-06-17T16:24:50.471-04:00Oh sweet Gigi..only you would think to do such a w...Oh sweet Gigi..only you would think to do such a whimsical thing when the power goes out. You inspire parts of me that didn't even know they needed to be inspired.<br />The berries aren't quite ready yet in this neck of the woods. We have had such a cold and cloudy spring..the sun hasn't had time to do its magic yet...but I can almost taste them as I read your words. There is nothing more luscious than a seasonal strawberry.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803308252202460126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-11676869104575830292010-06-15T21:49:14.072-04:002010-06-15T21:49:14.072-04:00What a beautiful vision, strawberries by candlelig...What a beautiful vision, strawberries by candlelight.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-77920958401920596182010-06-15T17:00:08.705-04:002010-06-15T17:00:08.705-04:00Gigi ~
I've missed my "Magpie" fix! ...Gigi ~<br />I've missed my "Magpie" fix! We took the crumb to visit her gypsy rv-traveling grandparents, so for the past few days, we have been camping and re-uniting our souls with nature. Feels so good to just 'shut off' ~ no electricity, technology, or looming to-do lists. But now I'm ready to jump in the kitchen and bake some biscuits, whip up a bit of cream, and add copious amounts of fresh strawberries to the plate!<br />Bisous,<br />MelissaSimply Mel {Reverie}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15881462293605864150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-72250687325048620482010-06-13T12:58:33.603-04:002010-06-13T12:58:33.603-04:00I love this scene - you take an ordinary event, a ...I love this scene - you take an ordinary event, a power loss, and paint with words a beautiful portrait. I absolutely love 'the strawberry thief' too! <br /><br />Sigh...so very sweet.<br /><br />SmilesJulia Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12962789783040804769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-24732663459042710152010-06-13T07:54:08.118-04:002010-06-13T07:54:08.118-04:00The strawberries look absolutely delicious:). If i...The strawberries look absolutely delicious:). If it were me, I don't think that any would have made it into the bowl. Good for you;). <br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your weekend!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />BlairBlairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514289673997519308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-23417340122828792362010-06-12T18:52:00.270-04:002010-06-12T18:52:00.270-04:00Oh, my friend... You do paint the most beautiful ...Oh, my friend... You do paint the <i>most</i> beautiful word pictures.Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-46051186089514352482010-06-12T14:42:47.246-04:002010-06-12T14:42:47.246-04:00It isn't only the candlelight that I love abou...It isn't only the candlelight that I love about power outages but the absolute quiet that occurs...it is astonishing to me how much noise goes on in the house that isn't even noticed until the power goes out...<br /><br />...and I love all things William Morris...I sleep amongst his willow design (or a take off of it I should say:)<br /><br />It has been very stormy in your neck of the woods lately!<br /><br />xoGailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-12377720774595943622010-06-12T13:41:05.746-04:002010-06-12T13:41:05.746-04:00love your thoughts and the paring the strawberries...love your thoughts and the paring the strawberries in the dark. yumCharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851293154388793520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-3873822818185919142010-06-12T05:10:30.538-04:002010-06-12T05:10:30.538-04:00Oooh!! How perfectly lovely and perfectly romantic...Oooh!! How perfectly lovely and perfectly romantic!! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing such a wonderful image. I imagine you in a mop cap and shawl, the old mill creaking and settling around you for the night. <br /><br />Lovely... xCiara Brehonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10583812950426579762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-53743785618802280182010-06-12T01:06:01.754-04:002010-06-12T01:06:01.754-04:00i love candlelight...and strawberries... fresh... ...i love candlelight...and strawberries... fresh... yes please.....<br /><br />xxo, kimKim Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923125979779096069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-13741611848096391912010-06-11T23:59:04.547-04:002010-06-11T23:59:04.547-04:00I don't know why I don't do something like...I don't know why I don't do something like that by choice. I light candles, but more for the scent...or the tablescape picture:) I need to light them and turn off the lights, the television, the computer...and just be...Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190096917851087676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-33328998964410567082010-06-11T19:21:53.390-04:002010-06-11T19:21:53.390-04:00mmmm ... your old soul is shining through ... :)
o...mmmm ... your old soul is shining through ... :)<br />one mustn't hurry picking berries by hand ~ it is a methodical act that takes the time it takes (especially when you are eating as many as you pick ~ i see the stains *giggle*!)<br />and then to have the power go out so you can clean them by candlelight is just the perfect finish to the entire 'play' ... it's quiet, it's just you and the berries ... <br />the only humming in the room is you ...<br />*smile*<br />love your story and images and you!<br />pgPrairie Girl Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292202443709268131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-80046570179422371562010-06-11T12:32:20.663-04:002010-06-11T12:32:20.663-04:00Strawberries by candlelight, how magical! I have b...Strawberries by candlelight, how magical! I have been strawberry picking in my own backyard for the first time and I am loving it - they are so yummy! Have a gorgeous weekend my lovely friend! xxoo :)Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514685526355525209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-12032132100197491772010-06-11T10:46:44.324-04:002010-06-11T10:46:44.324-04:00Strawberries by candlelight...taste even sweeter! ...Strawberries by candlelight...taste even sweeter! ;o) I love that... This weekend I'm hoping to make a strawberry-rhubarb pie--our rhubarb has long been reading for picking/using. Beautiful story shared today... Happy Weekend, Gigi. Oh, I'm celebrating my blogiversary this weekend with a little gift giveaway--stop by if you can. ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-62057525202742718632010-06-11T08:36:10.464-04:002010-06-11T08:36:10.464-04:00What great use of candle light. You do have a fla...What great use of candle light. You do have a flair for the gorgeous GIGI!!!<br /><br />What a perfect stolen moment for you. I love the sound of your building, it seems so artsy-so clever-like YOU! xoxoGillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845512494417503198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-73764022754491930782010-06-11T07:31:20.050-04:002010-06-11T07:31:20.050-04:00Strawberries you pick yourself are so real, as is ...Strawberries you pick yourself are so real, as is candlelight. Speed and changes and decisions aren't really, so they take second place.Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-70447541583155072402010-06-11T07:12:00.756-04:002010-06-11T07:12:00.756-04:00You know how to enjoy even a power outage. Good fo...You know how to enjoy even a power outage. Good for you! :)<br /><br />The strawberries look wonderful.<br /><br />xoDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347524768245781298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-48489546375725316242010-06-11T06:04:03.820-04:002010-06-11T06:04:03.820-04:00Dear Gigi,
There is nothing better than eating str...Dear Gigi,<br />There is nothing better than eating strawberries that you have picked yourself, straight from the field, by candlelight.How romantic. I hope you fed them to your other half !!<br />....and Willian Morris wallpaper is legend over here. Because we have a Victorian house as most of our friends have, Willian Morris is a must at some point. My sister has 'Acorns' in her study and my friend has 'Honeysuckle' in her dining room (I think it's 'Honeysuckle'. Don't quote me on that one !!)<br />Gorgeous photographs and a timely reminder for us to go strawberry picking. XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-31587410510929777422010-06-11T04:49:45.915-04:002010-06-11T04:49:45.915-04:00I like the idea of being a strawberry thief. Noth...I like the idea of being a strawberry thief. Nothing better than fresh berries, the smell is intoxicating. And by candle light? Well, who could resist?Clare Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283236740297246220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-54198439019394952762010-06-11T03:54:58.697-04:002010-06-11T03:54:58.697-04:00Dear Gigi, Notwithstanding the failure of the elec...Dear Gigi, Notwithstanding the failure of the electricity company to provide power which is, after all, what you are paying for, how beautifully romantic this is. I love the image of the strawberries lit by candles and feel that their taste must have been even better and more pronounced when eaten in the semi-dark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-85411738805400933912010-06-11T03:40:15.087-04:002010-06-11T03:40:15.087-04:00Is there anything more delicious than freshly pick...Is there anything more delicious than freshly picked sweet strawberries? Perhaps freshly picked strawberries by candlelight. xxAmanda (Small Acorns)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04090007601440404545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-19012852732619703312010-06-11T01:40:35.847-04:002010-06-11T01:40:35.847-04:00Hi Gigi! I love this post.Hi Gigi! I love this post.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11981050380558816334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-6970663798753399302010-06-11T01:40:26.841-04:002010-06-11T01:40:26.841-04:00Oh how I love the sound of that, candlelight, stra...Oh how I love the sound of that, candlelight, strawberries and your thoughts.<br />xoxodebra@dustjackethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397055465607649038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-76880178266589502112010-06-11T01:14:33.577-04:002010-06-11T01:14:33.577-04:00I know what you mean with life speeding by! Feelin...I know what you mean with life speeding by! Feeling very much the same at the moment, wish I had some strawberry fields close by! It's the start of fig season here, so I can't complain. I really enjoyed your candlelight strawberry cutting story, lovely photo. Yes, I agree with you it is one of the nicest of prints by William Morris.Juniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16779192722462442800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968803817110676732.post-42565313013173254462010-06-10T22:49:54.374-04:002010-06-10T22:49:54.374-04:00what is it about fresh picked strawberries ?
i sw...what is it about fresh picked strawberries ?<br /><br />i swear they melt in my mouth.....and i would have love the lit candles around my house....such ambiance !bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.com