". Arranged Words: Pretty to Look At

5 Jan 2016

Pretty to Look At



On Sunday, after almost a full day spent painting, I decided it was time for a treat.
These French macarons look so good, no? Wished I could say, yes. They are a too sweet for me but, my, they are pretty.  I do, however, love French butter cakes or Madeleines and even though I made some for Christmas, to appease the sweet tooth, I reckon I will whip up another batch.

Taken last summer. The fan was a gift that I received a couple of years ago from you know who. Thanks again.  I've always wanted one.

 Next week my red Amaryllis will bloom, I hope.

A sample of what's on my desk. He's not quite they way I wanted him, so I have another one on the board, waiting for his watercolour bird bath.
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I was happy to watch the first episode of the last series of Downton Abbey.  I've heard that Mr. Fellowes is considering making a Downton movie for television. I hope he does! 
In case you don't know, he's also writing another historical drama named Belgravia. It begins in April, but apparently it will be on an app., weekly with eleven enhanced episodes. You can either read or listen. Sounds neat.

'Til Next Time...

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Such pretty photos. I LOVE the fan! :) It does look familiar.

I have seen all the episodes of the final season of Downton Abbey. The final one, which I just got, is by far and away the best. I hope there's a movie and I can't wait for Belgradia in April. I'm crazy about Downton.

I love your drawings of the little birds.

Kim said...

The macaroons do look pretty....all lovely and pastel; as does the fan with the flowers. Don't you like your bird?? Really?? I think he is a sweet fellow. I am looking foreward to watching the last series of Downton Abbey too. It hasn't started in Australia as yet.d

Penny said...

Such a peaceful post. I can pretty well depend on a soft place to fall when I visit your blog and see what you've been up to. Such a sweet little bird.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you.:)
I used the fan a lot last summer. It's amazing how a little breeze can cool you down.
Downton has been wonderful. I will miss it, however,I do have several seasons stored for a rainy day...
I happened upon "Monarch of the Glen" a few years, and although it's not the same style as Downton, it was great too. I mention it because Julian Fellowes played a part in that series.If you haven't seen it, it's definitely worth a peek.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

I am glad you feel that way, Penny.
I do enjoy all that's pretty and shiny in the world...rather like a large Blue jay.
Thank you. :)

Roses, Lace and Brocante said...

Oh Dixie, macarons are beautiful to look at but one is enough I agree.
Madeleines are delicious especially the ones from a good Pâtisserie but even the supermarket ones in France are quite good!
Your little bird is so sweet - I imagine he's waiting for Spring to sing you a song!

Soma @ inkTorrents.com said...

The macarons are pretty, but I find them to be a little too sweet for my taste as well. I am in love with Madeleines, I must try making them at home one of these days. I love the photos you took with the fan. The little bird is so pretty, I hope you finished colouring him :)

Enjoy your painting,
-Soma