Chasing Away The Gloom

Maybe these cheery and bright colors will chase away the overcast and rain that has once again returned to Northern California.  Mid-May and it is still raining. <big sigh>

The vintage tablecloth sports circus tent stripes and some beautiful Magnolias.  More details at the end of today's post.

Vintage Ads for "Manhattan" glassware

Vintage tablecloth

Contemporary Fiesta in White and Rose

Vintage Wells Art Glaze Peach plates

Vintage "Manhattan" - divided relish and small plates

Decorative salad plates, flatware, napkins, stemware - Home Goods

Napkin rings - Bed Bath Beyond

Vintage Harlequin Ball Pitcher

Vintage Jadite covered container

Vintage Depression Glass tumblers

Roses from my garden, see more at This Week In My Garden

Thanks so much for stopping by again today, click your heels three times if you'd like a big dose of sunshine to come your way, and mine too! 

I'm joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Vintage Thingies Thursday at Coloradolady

Hoo's Got Talent at Night Owl Crafting

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

Inspiration Friday on At The Picket Fence

Alphabe-Thursday at Jenny Matlock for the letter "E"

"E" is for EXTRA bright and cheery to chase away the gloom

"E" is for this table incorporates EVERYTHING I love about a pretty table

"E" is for the EXTRAORDINARYLY beautiful vintage tablecloth

"E" is for EXACTLY the same colors I used for a tablescape EARLIER this week!

Top o' The Morning - Scones For Breakfast

Scones
2 Cups Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 Ounces Butter
Mix with a fork for 1 minute
Do not overwork dough
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Add
2 handfuls sugar
3 handfuls golden raisins/currants
Mix with a fork for 1 minute
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Mix together:
1 Cup Milk (set aside enough to dip tops in)
1 Egg
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Mix into flour mixture with a fork for 1 minute
This is a quick bread, do not overwork or overmix.

Flour cutting surface, dump dough onto board and gently form into 1-2" high round. Cut in circles or simply scoop equally sized chunks with your hands, dip the tops in milk, place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 400F for 10 minutes, then turn over, bake additional 5 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with jam or butter.

Happy St Patrick's Day, please help yourself to a piping hot scone fresh from the oven.


I'm joining Foodie Friday at Designs By Gollum
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home
A Few of My Favorite Things at Bargain Hunting