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  Hoping this finds my sister bloggers doing well on this windy Sunday afternoon. Yep, we've got a little wind howling around here and a tad cool but I am enjoying a lazy afternoon. My Sunday lunch crowd (my family) have left for the day so I am kicked back. Sunday menu today consisted of: Chicken and dressing Giblet gravy Italian green beans with ham Mac & Cheese Homemade chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache.  Yep, they are little spoiled at Nana's house. I am not a huge fan of cakes with icing but it must have been good as one of the grands had two slices.  These gals and I have been friends for more years than I remember and since we've all retired within a few months apart in retirement and age (dating back to 4th grade in school) we try to get together once every 4-6 weeks. We always do something extra for our birthdays but was a tad late celebrating mine this year together due to other appointments that was a must. We always have a gr...
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My Happy!

SMILE....TODAY IS A NEW DAY!

Just sharing a few things that make me happy!


 Awe yes...homemade biscuits from scratch rolled out by hand.


 My granny made every single pan of biscuits from scratch. I can remember her having a large tin can that she kept her flour in with her sifter tucked away neatly in a cabinet. I remember as a little girl standing in a chair to watch her make biscuits. I was always amazed at how she would knead and knead that dough and then she would roll the dough in between the two palms of her hands, place them on the iron skillet pan and make her knuckle prints in them. She would save just enough dough to make a little tiny biscuit and that ONE was mine.(of course she done this for all the grands but I thought she only done it just for me)


I never could quite master the art of my granny's biscuit making. My sister Mary could make her biscuits look and taste like granny's though. My favorite part of all is the Iron skillet pan! It belonged to my granny's mama, my great-grandmother. We called her "Other Nanny". Her name was Dollie Lee and she passed away when I was only 9 years old but I have some fond memories of her.  AND....my biscuits has never been as good as my granny's but there is never any left on the pan!!!!


Awe...this made me real happy last week!


A friend of mine makes all different kinds of signs and other things so I ordered this one from her and I love it! Perfect for my remodeled living room.




If you are on FB she is listed under Repurposed and Rustic.

 I've already got my eye on another sign that I want too!

The Starfish cake...(aka) My Caramel Cream Cake.  I made the 3 layered cake and my niece Stephanie made the edible starfish for me.  Post coming soon with recipe and tutorial. YOU AIN'T HAD GOOD TIL YOU TRY THIS! 




This bouquet of flowers has really made me happy.

 My Fatherinlove sent these to me over two weeks ago for my birthday and would you believe I have just now thrown them out! They have simply been beautiful!
I don't know when I have had something that meant more to me than this.


My Happy right now is making a wreath for my laundry room. I am about to do a total makeover in that room and got the cutest idea from a sister blogger! Pictures to come....

I hope that you have a "Happy" day. 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy







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  1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    I can't decide if I'd like one of those biscuits with some jelly or a slice of that cake! YUM!
    Connie Royals

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  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click}March 10, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    So many great happy things! Those biscuits look mouthwatering! I love that cast iron skillet you use! I bet that helps! That sign is lovely, I love the rustic wood! Ok, I'm waiting on the cake recipe and not too patiently either! Those flower from you father in love were so sweet! I love when they last!

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    1. Creations By CindyMarch 10, 2015 at 1:11 PM

      Heather, the cake will melt in your mouth! Takes some time but so well worth it.

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  3. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 10, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Lots of things to be happy about for sure! Your biscuits look delish and I loved learning about your granny. I can just picture her giving the biscuits her knuckle. I love that scripture and what a sweet fil. Loved that he put love instead of law. Now as for the caramel cake. Oh baby, I can't wait! This girl loves caramel!! lol!
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Creations By CindyMarch 10, 2015 at 1:12 PM

      I love caramel too Jann.Thanks for stopping by to visit.

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  4. Breathing In GraceMarch 10, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    All your happy things made me happy, too. Those biscuits....they remind me so much of my Mamaw's....she was legendary for her biscuits....and strawberry cobbler....and salmon patties....and stickies!!! ;-) Sweet memories. Can't wait to "taste" that caramel cake! HOPE you have a great rest of the day, my friend!

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    1. Creations By CindyMarch 10, 2015 at 2:29 PM

      Thanks Debbie. Sweet memories for sure of my granny's biscuits.

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  5. DiannaMarch 10, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    I loved hearing about your granny and her biscuits. Brought back memories of me with my grandma in the kitchen when I was little. :) And, I have to tell you...that iron skillet griddle pan...I have just like it! We found it at one of the auctions we attended last summer. I love it because there are no sides to it and it is light weight even though it is cast iron. I enjoyed all of your "happys" today, my friend.

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    1. Creations By CindyMarch 10, 2015 at 8:51 PM

      I have an iron skillet frying pan that was hers too! Love it!

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  6. xinexMarch 10, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Thanks for sharing what makes you happy, Cindy. Those things would make me happy too....Christine

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  7. LindaMarch 10, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Lots of lovely and amazing things here, Cindy. Thank you so much for sharing. :)

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  8. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestMarch 13, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    What a sweet, uplifting post, Cindy! Your happy is our happy when we "hear" your joy! :) Are you going to tell us how to make the biscuits at some future (soon??) date? I'd love to know how you make them! Your sign is just perfect, and that cake....can't wait for the recipe, but I sure would love to sit down with a nice slice in front of me! :)

    PS - Thanks for your visits and comments to my Peter Rabbit birthday party and my outdoor office posts! I'm always so happy to see that you've stopped by!! :) ~Zuni

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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