As the end of my favorite month of October approaches, and the start of a new month is right around the corner, I am reminded of that word that comes up so often this time of year…THANKFUL! Just like everyone else, I have both good and bad in my life but I believe every day of the year we need to think about and focus on what we are thankful for. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I have decided that every Sunday evening through the end November I will be making a post about just that- drawing from the events of the week prior. Most will be light hearted but sometimes, I may get a bit serious as well.
After another amazing photo shoot yesterday, I am reminded once again how thankful I am to work such wonderful gals – we tease each other and joke around a lot, but we also know that we have each others back!
I am thankful that we meet the most delightful homeowners like Loretta Spiak last weekend in New York. Many of you already guessed it was our blogging friend from the sneak peeks I showed already. For those that haven’t met her yet, stop by and say hello ~here~ and tell her how much you enjoyed a few more sneak peeks of her gorgeous home.
Here is a the sweet pillow tuck that she sent me home with…
And here are some sneak peeks at the shoot that we did on Cape Cod yesterday at the wonderful prim home of Lana and David Testa.
Lana has been in the prim world for a long time and I had met her MANY years ago when she did juried craft shows in my area. She is back into making prims again under the name Winterberry Primitives. She is so talented! I am thankful that she made us each our own little witch to take home…
Can you see witch magazine they are all reading? They have great taste, don’t they? They must get it from Lana’s hubby David…
Speaking of good taste, I am thankful for the tasty treats Lana served us before we headed home. 
I am thankful for clear skies, pretty foliage and light traffic as we made our way to and from the shoot!
This past week. Mr Red Door and I took Lili for two of her immunizations. I am thankful for modern medicine that can do so much to keep this sweet little girl healthy!!!
I am thankful that unlike our ancestors, we don’t have to kill our own goose to enjoy a hearty meal. I am thankful that my friend Carol told me about Ginger Cazan and this reproduction redware platter. I had to order one for myself ! Click ~here~ to see more of Ginger’s pieces. 
I am thankful that Mr. Red Door has provided so well that I COULD order this.
I am thankful for the power of prayer. A blogging friend needs to be lifted up in prayer and I am thankful I am free to do just that.
And last but not least for today, I am thankful for all of you. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your stories and comments with me. I’d love to have you join in and post your thankful thoughts each Sunday – or pick a day that works for you. Let’s flood the blogging world with thankful thoughts!!
Until next Sunday - prim hugs, Grammee Linda
32 sweet friends left a comment here!:
what a wonderful heartwarming post
You touched on so many things,and all of them are tied with love
thanks again for the wonderful experience
Having you gals at our home..is something we wont ever forget!
Hi! I enjoyed seeing your fall pics on your slideshow....I have always loved that acorn pillow you have! I agree with you about giving thanks....we don't do enough of that. Even in these days with economic struggles, we still are so blessed.
Linda,
Just stopping by to say "hi". It's been awhile since I have taken the time to blog hop and visit some of my friends.
You sure do have a lot to be thankful for. :) We all do but many times don't stop and think about those things and dwell on the negative. It's always good to think about the positive!
Lili is getting so big! I bet you're enjoying every moment with her!
Leslie
Oh Linda what a beautiful post. It wasn't just the pictures, but the words that are so thought provoking. Thank you
bettyj
what a great idea Linda to post an online weekly gratitude journal of sorts...I used to keep a written one when the boys were little, I had them keep their own as well and we used to all right in our's together...it's always a good thing to remember all that we do have!
your new redware plate reminds me...I have been meaning to ask you about your willow tree plate...I have always admired that and am wondering if you could share who the artist is so that I might be able to search one up...I have found a few different plates that have willow trees on them but they are all too large for my taste and yours appears to be just the right size!
Janet
And thank you for being you, Linda. You make my world a much brighter place.
Wondeful post!! I am truly Thankful to have you as my friend.
Hi Linda,
This is one of the sweetest blog entries ever.
Besides my superb husband, 2 divine little Miniature Schnauzers, a wonderful happy and stable home, the best country friends, the Good Lord up above, I am thankful for you and your blog. Please always continue on with such kindred spirit!
Heartfelt thanks,
Joanne
Sooo happy to hear of Lana Testa once again. My husband and I toured her former home that I think was somewhere near Franklin MA. She had a retail shop attached and I still have the wonderful Christmas stockings I bought. I always wondered what happened to her! Can't wait for the spread on her home in Primitive Place.
Linda,
what a lovely post and such a great idea. I hope to be joining you on Sundays. I love your redware plate. thanks for sharing ~
hugs,
Pam
Yes,we are very blessed. Thank you for reminding us to take time to reflect on life's blessings. I just received the holiday issue of A Primitive Place. What a great publication! Thanks go to you and the rest of the staff for the wonderful job you do in capturing the beauty of these homes.
Lili is so cute. I also am thankful for the opportunity to enjoy time with my granddaughter on a regular basis.
Thanks for stopping by my blog Linda. Sorry I don't have a picture trail of our home but, one of these days, I'm hoping to put one up. My hubby has crafted so many wonderful things, I really should showcase them. I'm especially fond of the items he's made out of the old, pine floorboards we had to rip up. Those are my favorite pieces and we have quite a few. So...thanks for the prompt.
Regards, Joanne
Linda, So nicely said! Then some wonderful eye candy tossed among everything. have a great night! OLM
Great post, Linda! We all need reminded sometimes that we really do have things to be thankful for. We celebrated my Mom's upcoming birthday today. She will be 86 on Thursday, so I'm very grateful that she is still with us and in great health.
Lili is as cute as ever. I can't believe how much she has grown. I'm thankful for meeting you and many other wonderful people through your blog.
Donna
Linda...
Thank you so much for stopping in and saying hello on my blog and the beautiful comment about my daughter and her new husband..Very much appreciated...
Little Lili is growning up so fast...so adorable...
Yes we all have so many things to be thankful for..We all are quilty of not realizing just what all we do have in this wonderful world..
Time passes to quickly for one not to stop and take the time each and every day to thank the good Lord above for all of our blessings...
Thank you for the wonderful post...Its so heartwarming.. just like you...
Have a safe and wonderful week ahead..
Prim hugs,
Trena
Linda...I just saw Audrey's Thankful post, and I wrote that I am so very thankful for my family and friends. Also, for all the wonderful experiences I get to share with all of the online friends whose blogs I follow. I am so happy you all are here! Have a lovely week and I will be looking forward to Sundays throughout November even more now!
Lynne
Wonderful pictures...as always!!
This was sucha a wonderful post, Linda!!!
Good Idea, Flooding Blogland w/Thankful Thoughts...
You truly have so much to be thankful for :)
Thank you Grammee Linda for a very sweet post!!
SO love your blog..Just yesterday I was talking to my husband about the most important thing is family!! Not money or things..AND I AM SO THANKFUL for my FAMILY!!
Hugs Granny Trace
What a perfect post for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday! It is good to reflect on the blessings in our lives! I am thankful for having met you first through our blogs, getting to know you through our hundreds of emails and through our phone calls, and then finally the joy of meeting you and the gals in person. For that I am so thankful! You have been a blessing in my life.
Miss Lili is stylin' in her jacket and hat. She is growing so fast! Have a beautiful week my friend!
This is such a great post! Taking time to be thankful for the things in our live is what we all need to do on a regular basis....another way to STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES!! The saying I love is there is ALWAYS, ALWAYS, SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR!
Hugs and have a great day!
Lori
I am grateful for blogging friends like you, Linda. There is nothing better than an Attitude of Gratitude. Have a blessed day. Julie
Thank you for sharing with us this wonderful post. I think we really should take time to be thankful for what we have.
I love the photos you took of those homes.
Hugs till next time.
Beautiful post Linda. We all have so much to be thankful for. We are a blessed nation. Hugs and blessings to you and your family.
~AMY~
Dear Linda~
I am thankful that you took the time to stop by my blog and leave such a lovely comment!! Simple acts of kindness like that do so much, not only for the receiver, but to the giver as well!
Thank you for this lovely post and for reminding me that I have much to be thankful for!!
Blessings to you~~
Julie
And we are thankful for you Linda!
Hi Linda,
Just recieved my winter APP Magazine love it.
I love reading your blog and love the pictures.
In Australia we don`t celebrate Halloween but this year we have pumpkins and Halloween things everywhere.
Must be the American influence.
Thanks again for your wonderful blog.
Meg X Australia
Thanks for my blog comment. I also want to thank you for posting pictures of my home that you took at the photo shoot on your blog. You have an amazing job and I guess I am envious. (lol) Stay energized and keep up the good work. Your blog is wonderful!!!
Well, isn't that just the sweetest blog post ever! Love all the pics-Have to say the one with the pumpkins and mum's around the bathtub (or sink) made me flip~Loved that! Such a cute idea to bring the mum's and pumpkins INSIDE!
Lili is just as cute as can be. Noelle's new thing is praying. She prays (with folded hands) before she eats and then we pray for everyone she knows before she goes to bed (even the bugs) :)
So cute.
Have a great weekend,
Love,
Me
Great post...it made my morning! :-)
Hello, inspiration! You really do have the grand talent I long for in decorating my prim colonial! If you have time, drop by and follow my blog and you can see the beginnings of my blog adventure, sharing like you my love of prim and collecting! Thanks for your wonderful posts!
Beth
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