Everlasting Notes...

Speaking of Love....

2012-02-06T10:25:00.002-05:00

I thought I'd share a few Lovely ideas for Valentines Day!
Thinking maybe that someone
out there might need a little bit of inspiration...

Just a sweet sampling...a few gifts of love...
And do remember...
Although our store is closed right now our
*Online Shopping* is always available
for your convenience.

These sweet tiles and signs
say just the right thing and
there are more available on our website.
Why not leave a little message of
Love here and there....
why not hide it in a special spot
to be discovered....
and when least expected...
there appears a token of Love...

My my... and what do we have here....
A charming silver plated Heart Necklace
inspired by antique
silverware patterns from the 1800's.
So unique...
and quite lovely...
It's sure to please...
the one that has your heart....

After February comes March...
And that is when we'll be Open again
all decked out in Springtime!
And wait until you see
what we have in store for you
this year...

So how about an
Old and Everlasting Gift Certificate
for a Valentines Day Gift?
Check out our Website
www.oldandeverlasting.com for
other online shopping ideas.
Customer favorites are always available
online and you can be sure that
we will package them up as cute
as can be and off they will go!

OK...finally...Now let's talk about LOVE....February 14th...the day set aside
for Love....

Love makes me think of
Fireworks....sparkle and
illumination....

And the Ocean at the very same time...

Sparkle..enough to light the sky..
just like the spark that lights the heart...
And the calming Ocean brings
Peace...Peace and Fireworks all happening
at once....
The miracle of Love...So many different kinds of Love....
Love of Spouse, Family, Friends, a Cherished Pet,Yourself,
and God....
Your world lights up when you have
Love in your heart...
You radiate light and Love in
everything you do...
and with that brings Peace...

Quotes are like little seeds of wisdom...
plant them and watch yourself grow...

I am always thankful
when I come across one...
A love lesson...
a reminder....
"We eventually have to Love everyone
and everything because it is all
God. Loving takes no energy at all.
It is what our soul longs for.
It is the opposite that drains us."
~Hans Wilhelm

Happy day of Love to all....

A Thief among us....

2012-01-27T12:55:00.002-05:00

Recognize this nose?

Evidence of a crime committed....

Could it be PEARL who has a LONG
history of PILFERING?

It matters not what the item is...
whatever captures her fancy...

One day a Boot!

Next day a Slipper!

The foot ware category seems to be a
favorite.
A SERIOUS problem has developed here...

A purse snatcher!
The worst offense....

Sock Stealer!

She is good at this...a toy
and scarf at the same time!
You see we have All Kinds
of evidence from way back when...
placemats,newspapers,eyeglasses,
etc,etc,etc....

And guilt is written all over her
sweet face...
But how could we possibly
send her off to pay for her crimes
after all the JOY she has given us...
She is a daily reminder of
what is important in life...
Love,love,love,.....Companionship,living in
the moment,not taking things too
seriously,keeping busy, and enjoying
LIFE
...and whatever it has to offer!
Well, maybe not stealing Miss
Pearl...but it's perfectly OK
in our house....
Because you are Perfectly OK
in our world!
To all you Dog Lovers out there...
Always remember...

They are you Friends,your Partners,
your Defenders,your Dogs...
You are their Life,their Love,their Leader...
They will be yours Faithful and True to
the last beat of their hearts...
You owe it to them to be worthy
of such devotion....

The Rev. Billy Graham says it best....
"I think God will have prepared
everything for our perfect Happiness.
It it takes my dog being there (in Heaven)
I believe he'll be there."

Hugs to all the doggies out there!
We'll be back soon!

Happily Moving Right Along...

2012-01-19T14:35:00.016-05:00

It's that time of year when we have a Checklist....
OK where do we start?
First on the list...
Empty our shelves to prepare for our March
reopening.
Refresh and Renew..
That's what we do!
It's our Purpose and Passion....
Shelves empty..Accomplished!!!!

What's next???
Inventory,Taxes, and of course my favorite....
Browsing thru catalogs to see what's new
for 2012!
Just starting that process...
This pile looks daunting doesn't it...
piles,piles and more piles...
I believe I am up for the challenge....(-:

Next on the checklist...ATLANTA!
The market of all markets!
We shopped till we dropped...
Well....... not quite but almost.
Mission Accomplished!

Can you spot The Marching Band? What fun is that!
These colorful and ever so talented characters
march thru the market entertaining us weary folks....
All ages...living their passion..a sight to see!
Sure does make one smile!
They say this group (quite large in number) show up unannounced in some
of Atlanta's night spots...
Can you imagine that experience?
Can't help but think they love what they do....

A favorite lovely lady...

I believe this may be why husband Rob enjoys going....
Do you think????

A teeny tiny preview....
Glittery Handbags!
Made in the USA and Looking Good!

A favorite find...
Ordered for Spring....
This one was quietly tucked in my hand by the artist...
A very special lady....
Fly Free
Fly free in your wings
my worries left
Take me home to where You know best
These times that I feel alone
I need only dream of where I need to go
and there You are wrapping love around me
my arms become wings and I fly home to me.

And..this sweet sweet birdie may just be flying
to Cazenovia with all her friends....
It will be awhile...early March I would say....
We'll be ready and waiting for their arrival
along with Oodles and Oodles of wonderful things!
But for now....
We must go back to our Checklist....
Stay on course...
and stay focused on making
Old and Everlasting.....
Extraordinary!

~"Seek out that particular attribute which
makes you feel most deeply and
vitally alive. Along with that comes
the inner voice which says, This is the
real me...and when you have found that
...follow it"
~William James

Christmas Grace...

2011-12-22T16:47:00.000-05:00

I named her Grace today...
A favorite Angel of mine who makes her appearance
each Christmas Season...
until this day she was nameless....
but Adored...
GRACE....because the word and meaning are
profound to me....
A small word that's quiet and strong...
~ GRACE ~
It is Grace that we are blessed with each day...
Grace is like a light that shines in our Soul...
And so are the Angels...Lights....that guide us...
I look for them always and see them often...
Their faces differ...their hearts are the same...
So many have touched my life with Grace...
Even if for a brief moment...
with just a small good deed....
Kindness,Understanding...
Peace, Love, Goodwill...all the work of
Angels....
And so this Christmas I say a short
prayer of Thanks...
For God's Grace...
and for all the Angels among us...
May we all be aware of the Angels around us...
and especially at Christmas..may we Strive
to be Angels ourselves....

All Happiness at Christmas to you....
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Sharing a sweet Christmas Song...
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~Everlasting Peace ~
and a Merry Christmas Day to you
from all of us at
Old and Everlasting.....
So many of you have been Angels to us....
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A little time away....

2011-10-22T06:50:00.003-04:00

Let's start here...

Off we went for a little work and a little play...
Planning ahead for the Spring of 2012 this trip
took us to a Clothing and Accessory show for
Old and Everlasting...
Mission accomplished! Stay tuned for fabulous Spring clothing
and accessories at the store.

Let's move on...
First stop along the way...
Hometown Antiques...
This sweet shop is in West Brookfield, Massachusetts
and is a must see for antique lovers.
http://www.hometownantiqueswb.com/
Take a peek....

Inviting on the outside...

Filled with treasures on the inside...
It's always on our list of favorite places
to stop...

Next stop...
Bus Stop Clothing Store...
Marblehead,Massachusetts was our destination..
To meet dear friends from Maine...
And one can not go to Marblehead without visiting
this darling store...
A friendly store with a wonderful selection
of Women's clothing,jewelry,scarves...and more...

The florist shop in Marblehead..
A treat for the eyes...

Dinner with friends Tom and MaryPat...
The best part of our adventure...
Lot's of picture taking and catching up...

The Harbor Light Inn in Marblehead...
Cozy....

Squirrel bookends in the Inn courtyard
at breakfast time...

Next stop...Nantucket...
Our work was done and our hearts were full after
catching up with friends...
It was time to escape to a magical place...

Here comes the Ferry!
The sight always brings a tear to the eye...

Another sight that is good for the soul...
Approaching Brant Point Lighthouse...
Quiet,calming and forever remembered...

Rounding the bend...

A spectacular day...

Very high on the list is Sweet Inspirations...
Sitting on the bench outside enjoying
chocolate covered cranberries is
absolute heaven...

The Union Street Inn...
It's off season now...the perfect time to visit...

Charming inside...
and so comfortable...

Main street and cobblestones...

So much history...
The Old Mill which is the oldest functioning
mill in the country...still grinding corn...

On this day we took a tour and were
able to have a close look at the
Nantucket Cranberry Bogs...
What an amazing treat!

Wet harvesting the cranberries...
Sections of the bog are flooded with a foot or so of water.
The machinery beats the submerged vines and the buoyant
cranberries float to the service.

The cranberries are coralled and pulled in
to the edge with wooden brooms.

A beautiful sight...

Sankaty Lighthouse in it's new location...
More history...

If you Click on the photo you can read all about it...

We had some time to spare so we decided
to explore the Island in a cute
little Smart Car!
Madaket,Bartlett Farms and weaving in and out
of narrow streets...
A fun car to rent...Smart?????

Dinner at Black Eyed Susans...
A favorite of the locals...

Keeping this sight in our minds eye...

A foggy Nantucket morning...

Saying Farewell...
The fog made it easier to leave...
Making wishes as we threw our pennies
over the side of the boat as we left...
Wishes that this Island always stays
the same...Magical..

HaPpY DoOdLe DaY!

2011-10-03T13:13:00.037-04:00

Mondays have Always been "Happy Doodle
Day" around here....when something upsets our
apple cart and the week gets way TOO busy
these two are not happy campers.
I have to admit either am I...
The joys of owning your own business...
...love every minute of it but do love a day to
clear the mind and refresh the soul...
Mondays are catch up day when the paperwork
gets done,dinner is made and all gets
organized again...hopefully....
That's the plan anyway...
Their world is happy because someone is Home with them...
My world is happy just being around them...

So this is how their "Happy Doodle Day" began.
With excitement right outside the window.
The girls could hardly stand it...
Much moaning,barking,running and jumping...
they were besides themselves...

Miss Pearl of course is the leader of
the band and always will be...full of energy and
personality...
She was the main lookout...

But soon the deer was on it's way and they
went back to their favorite spot...
there to stay...
throughout the day...
Sleeping as I type this...
Happy and content...

~Time for me to start dinner...
A favorite recipe of Herbed Tomato Spaghetti Sauce...
Happy Doodle Day continues.....
Have to keep this short and sweet...
I'll be back to share the recipe...
Bye for now...
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Voila!

And here it is!

~Herbed Tomato Spaghetti Sauce~
Simple and Fresh....
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion ,chopped
1 medium bell pepper,chopped
2 or 3 garlic cloves
3 medium carrots,chopped or grated
1/2 pound mushrooms,coarsely chopped (optional)
8 cups chopped,fresh,seeded tomatoes
(or 28 ounces canned tomatoes)
(also have used Concentrated Crushed Tomatoes)
1 teaspoon aniseed,crushed
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup fresh oregano,chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil,chopped
1/4 cup Italian parsley,chopped
2 tablespoons lemon balm,chopped
Saute onion,bell pepper,garlic,and carrots in
olive oil in a 4 quart saucepan until vegetables are tender
(about 10 minutes)
Add mushrooms and continue cooking 2 or 3 minutes more.
Add tomatoes,aniseed,and wine.
Simmer uncovered,stirring occasionally,until sauce thickens
(about 1 to 1 1/2 hours)
Add oregano,basil,parsley and lemon balm;stir and
simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer to let the
flavors mingle.

Note...have made this tons of times...adapting it
here and there...it's easy and yummy!
Just pick you favorite pasta and enjoy!
Idea..I often add petite diced tomatoes(drained) to make it
chunky. No mushrooms for us...so that helps.

Please enjoy!

baggallini blog....

2011-07-13T15:38:00.000-04:00

Are you familiar with baggallini?
We will be most happy to share with you
all the wonderful things we know
about these fabulous bags!
This company was founded by two veteran flight attendants
who recognized a need for
functional and fashionable handbags
and travel accessories for women.

And that they are! For everyday wear or travel, they are the MOST organized,lightweight, and durable line of bags that we have ever
come across! And super CUTE too! Wait until you see all the styles
and take a look inside!
Colors and styles galore ,all moderately priced and sure to please....
And the story would not be complete without a personal
testimonial....
We have been traveling to gift markets for over 20 years.
This past winter a baggallini came with me and
it will most certainly be the bag of choice from now on!
It is hands down the perfect handbag! Everything is at your fingertips
and it's such a pleasure to own.

Trust us...you will ADORE it!

So many styles to choose from...
everyday bag, hampton bag, zip and go,milano tote,
criss-cross bag and more....

Look...look....
Fashioned with fun colors inside makes
it easy to find what you need!
Everything has it's place in a
baggallini!
credit card slots,key fob leash,lipstick/pen holders,
and a detachable ID holder coin purse.
And...Lots of zippers to keep things
safe and secure!
It can't get much better than that!
Or maybe it can...
Did we mention how easy they are to clean?

We just had to let you peek inside
this baby hampton!
Isn't the leaf green interior
marvelous?
So...if you are traveling near or far, or maybe you might be
needing a new handbag for everyday use...come see what
we have at....
Old and Everlasting...
A very nice selection of baggallini's
are waiting for you...
See you soon
Old and Everlasting friends....
Remember...
We are OPEN Thursday thru Saturday 10-4
and Sunday 12-4

In honor of Mother's Day....a treasured old photo...

2011-05-03T10:21:00.000-04:00

Two Great Ladies here....one being my special Mom Helen and the other my Aunt Sophie...who was our "second Mom"....and Dad to all of us.
Mom is on the right and was six years old in this picture and Aunt "Soph" was ten.
The photo was taken in 1931.
We received this dear old photo this past December...just days before Christmas. It came as a surprise to us from a country neighbor who had a connection to our family when Mom was a child.
There are no old photo albums....nothing to give us much of a glimpse of when they were children. So this made my heart soar...two little girls who I knew as my strength,my life,my angels...
I see them as children now....
Keeping the child within them provides comfort somehow...
Their sweet young faces bring only happy thoughts this Mother's Day.
Missing their presence here...
Knowing they are sisters together in Heaven...

If you look closely you will see this very same prayer book in Aunt Sophies hand. I have kept it safe all these years not knowing the story behind it...
Now I know...
Written in Polish this sweet little prayer book keeps the memory of them close...the memory of two children who grew up to live a lifetime of Love....
Thank you my two Great Ladies....
I would not be who I am today without you....

~Sending love to all on Mother's Day~

An Email Gift....

2011-02-21T06:58:00.000-05:00

This Monday morning I had other blogging plans....and then a gift came in an email from a favorite cousin. (-: Thank you...

And so I decided that it was a perfect day to share it....

It's a beautiful way to start the week...

Some of you may recognize the photos from The "Planet Earth" videos....

They too were a special gift that we received this past Christmas from dear friends...many Thanks...(-:

Enjoy the beauty of it all....

Believe with all your heart....

For You...each and every one...

2011-02-07T16:38:00.000-05:00

Yes you are!

In honor of Valentines Day, and because I Love to Inspire and Be Inspired...

Remember...You are special...

with your own purpose and style...

Enjoy who You are...

Lovingly accept who you are...

Because You are indeed Beauty Full...

Be like a Flower...grow and radiate your beauty...
Open up and Bloom...
Bloom for yourself and for others

Be Joyful and wear a Smile...
You will Inspire others just by being you!

There is only One You!
God made you a Unique person with incredible gifts...
Give those gifts freely...
"If we did the things we are capable of doing-we would literally
astound ourselves!"
~Thomas Alva Edison~

And most importantly Love and accept Love....
There is no better gift than sincere love...
Either by giving or receiving...Love is what it's all about.

Share your Heart ,show that beautiful Heart to others...
Anything that comes from the Heart is good and true....

Hold dear "who you are" for the possibilities are endless...
Whatever your gifts are they are Perfect when you share them with others...
Be who you are....and nothing else...
One small kindness shown,one compassion felt,one gift shared can bring Amazing results...

And always Cherish everything good that comes your way.
For good builds upon good...
Place value on goodness...

And Celebrate being You!
Each and every Flower is different....there are no two exactly alike...ever....
Pretty amazing when you think about it....
So Celebrate who you are quietly, knowing that you do make a difference in this world because you are Beauty Full!
Each day you Inspire and Love and Share who you are with your heart and your smile. And that's what makes you worth celebrating!

We just wanted you all to be reminded of that...
Sending Happy Valentines wishes your way. May all your days ahead be filled with Love...

Easy Caprese!

2011-01-24T10:53:00.000-05:00

I had the opportunity to whip up a little something for a family get together and here it is! Really, really easy, and always a hit for those who enjoy an Italian appetizer treat!
Would you like the Recipe?
Perhaps it looks like something you might like....

~Ingredients~
20 Grape Tomatoes
10 ounces fresh Mozzarella Cheese
(cubed or use the cute little fresh mozzarella balls)
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Basil
A pinch of Salt
A pinch of Black Pepper
Garlic Powder
Balsamic Vinegar
20 toothpicks

Step one...make the marinade using the olive oil,two tablespoons of chopped fresh basil,salt,pepper and garlic powder to your liking. Mix ingredients.
Step two...Rinse your tomatoes and add to the marinade along with the mozzarella. Toss until well coated and marinade in this mixture. 1-2 hours.
Step three...Rinse enough fresh basil leaves needed.
Step four...Use your toothpick and place one tomato,one fresh basil leaf and one cube or one half of a mozzarella ball to finish it off.
Arrange on plate and drizzle balsamic vinegar if desired.
Options...Additions to the marinade could be Italian seasoning,balsamic vinegar,red pepper flakes.

Experiment with ingredients according to what you like. (-:
That's the fun of it!

As you can see I used more than 20 tomatoes and adjusted the ingredients a little.
We gobbled up a couple right away..they are yummy!
Enjoy...

See you later....
Coming SOON....within the next week or maybe two our Online Shopping should be up and running.
Sooooooo exciting!!!!!

Mom's Mitten Tree....

2010-12-20T16:25:00.000-05:00

It was to be a simple Christmas we decided....
Our first Christmas without Mom....
Things are different this year...
And I came upon a pair of Mom's sweet little mittens. And then another pair and yet another...
Over the many years of knitting these precious ornaments the sizes changed. "I love the little ones" Mom would say....I agreed at the time but now for some reason the larger ones have tugged at my heart...maybe because there is more of "Mom" in them.....
They needed a place to gather this year...all the various shapes, sizes, and colors of Mom's mittens.
A petite tree in a big old crock....Perfect....
And they make me smile every time I gaze at the tree. For they are memories....memories of picking out the perfect yarn,memories of watching Mom's collection grow in a her blue oval box, memories of finding just the right place in the store for them, memories of our customers being so excited to purchase them because Mom knit them. And Mom would smile when they did....for so many years.....
The Love and Memories behind these mittens will never go away. Ever....
They live forever in our hearts....

Always remember that memories are made daily....
Each day brings forth something to treasure....
Our Christmas gifts sit on this dear little tree this year.
And there couldn't be any better gifts....
Standing just three feet tall...it's the Grandest tree of all....

Merry Christmas Mom....
We miss you, and we know that you are with us....
In every memory we have...in all the love that we keep in our hearts...

Merry Memory making to all this Christmas Season......

Soap Talk...

2010-11-29T14:53:00.000-05:00

About our Soaps....
If you have not experienced our French Shea butter soaps yet...you simply must....
These wonderful soaps have a following! We have many customers who stock up on these fine soaps so they will always have a bar on hand. Once you have tried them nothing else measures up.
Available in many traditional fragrances using the finest ingredients. Made with 100% enriching vegetable oils and Shea Butter to help moisturize the skin. Outstanding scents such as Lavender,Pear,Verbena,Ocean,Sandalwood, and Rose to name a few.
You'll be surprised at how neat and tidy these soaps are (as soaps should be (-:) and because they are hard milled they last a long time!

Do we have a favorite?
Perhaps Lemongrass....or could it be the calm, gentle and refreshing scent of Ocean.
Really and truly they are all fabulous!
Just pick your most favorite scent and you will be most pleased with the results.

Long lasting,fragrant,moisturizing,refreshing,high quality...
From the strong and woodsy scent of Sandal wood for men to the the simple and heavenly scent of lavender....they make a perfect gift!

We'll be back to share more of our Favorite things with all of you....
I am reminded that this is the season of Giving...
Remember to fill your December Days ahead with gifts from the heart as well as presents to be unwrapped.
Friendship, Smiles,Comfort,Joy,Hope,Forgiveness,Time and Love...
All precious gifts that mean the most....
The beauty of these gifts will last forever....

The Holiday Table...

2010-11-15T15:39:00.000-05:00

Traditional Homespun Table Coverings.
100 % Cotton.
Made in the Mountains of Vermont with the finest USA grown cotton.
These reversible, hand fringed table coverings are sure to make your Holiday Table warm and inviting.
Simply beautiful...

Over the years Old and Everlasting has been known for having a charming selection of tablecloths. These woven cloths have fast become our favorite around here!

It's a line that we have always been able to count on for it's excellent QUALITY,pleasing color selection,and super fast delivery. That's a winning combination for us and our customers!

So many colors to choose from....

Natural,Sage,Cranberry,Navy,Cinnamon Black,Wedgewood,Red,Evergreen and more....

Many sizes available including oval and round.

~Runners and napkins are also offered to complete the setting~

We are always happy to help in your selection of color and sizes. Due to the natural cotton fiber we suggest sizing up to allow for some shrinkage. If your Holiday Table needs a little something special to dress it up perhaps this would be the perfect thing!
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Stop by Old and Everlasting for your Holiday needs....

We have lots of goodies that you might enjoy!

For your Holiday Table and surroundings we carry...

Twiggy lights, Holiday Florals,Candles,Napkins, Dip Mixes,Recipe Books, Music,and the most delicious Salsa and Hot Fudge Sauce...

In keeping with the spirit of Thanksgiving we are forever Thankful for

our customers. You give us purpose, bring us friendship and laughter,and we are always mindful of your faithful support of Old and Everlasting.

COOKIES for you!

2010-11-08T17:48:00.000-05:00

Just in case you missed our Christmas Days

celebration at Old and Everlasting...

The spirit of Christmas filled the air as cheerful shoppers enjoyed themselves. Good shopping,good conversations, and good cookie sampling took place! The store will continue to be filled with a wonderful selection of goods for Holiday gift giving and charming trimmings of the season.

We are OPEN ~Wednesday thru Saturday 12-4 and Sunday 12-4.

*We happily welcome you to visit this holiday season*

And just in case you missed tasting these famous cookies baked by my cousin Kathy....

Here are the recipes that she so graciously shared with us. She whips them up with such talent and ease.And they are amazingly yummy! And as she always tells us she removes the calories from the recipes. (-:

Thank you dear Kathy for your many hours of baking perfection!

Enjoy!

Doesn't it seem like you could reach right in and grab one...or maybe two...

*CHOCOLATE FILLED COOKIES*

Dough- 1/2 cup brown sugar

2/3 cup shortening (Crisco)

1/3 cup milk

Mix together well. Add one beaten egg and one teaspoon vanilla. Mix well.

Blend together- 3 cups flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Add to wet ingredients. Mix well.

Divide dough into 4 parts for two 9 by 13 cake pans (or 5 parts for rolled cookies). Roll out between two pieces waxed paper to 1/8 inch thick. Place in pan and trim to fit.

Filling- 1 12 oz pkg semi sweet chocolate chips

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Melt chips over low heat,add milk and mix well. Stir in nuts until well blended. Spread half of the mixture on each pan of dough. (if making pinwheel style spread 1/5 of mixture on each dough square and roll up lengthwise). Add top layer of rolled out dough. Brush top with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle on additional nuts. Bake 375 degrees 10-15 minutes for flat pan (or 15-20 minutes for rolled pinwheel cookies) or until golden brown. Let cool completely and cut to desired size.

*PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP DROPS*

1 cup butter or margarine

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup quick cooking oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin

2 cups (12oz) semi sweet chocolate chips

In a mixing bowl,cream together butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour,oats,baking soda,cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Drop by tablespoonful two inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. *For smaller cookies use a teaspoon and adjust baking time.

*SNICKERDOODLES*

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)

1 1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 3/4 cup flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix butter,shortening,sugar,and eggs. Blend in flour,cream of tartar,baking soda, and salt.

Shape dough by rounded teaspoon into balls.

Mix together 2 Tablespoons Sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Roll balls in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased pan. Bake in 400 degree oven 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove from pan immediately.

Hope you enjoy these recipies my friends. It's a busy holiday season ahead! Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching. May yours be filled with all the things that you love...

Have fun baking,shopping, wrapping,decorating,and spending time with family and friends.

Fa la la la la la la la la.....

The Story of Inge- Glas and Friendship...

2010-10-25T16:36:00.000-04:00

In Keeping with Tradition here at Old and Everlasting it was time to begin the task of decorating our Christmas trees. In came the trees,lights,and an ample dose of energy to achieve this mission.
There is always much excitement that goes along with this job as we imagine the
Sparkling masterpiece when it is completed.

It truly is a labor of Love to place each glass ornament in it's proper place on the trees and assorted containers for our Old and Everlasting customers.
This year I happened to wonder how many years we have been enjoying these very special Inge -Glas ornaments from Germany. And how many years have we tackled this job with the anticipation of the ooh's and ah's from our customers as they discovered the trees dressed in these enchanting glass ornaments.

So off I went to check my records. I was surprised at how many years have gone by...
I do remember that Christmas season in 1994 that we first introduced the Inge- Glas Christmas ornaments (known as Old World back then).
But there is more to the story....
And more to come about the history of Inge Glas also....it's time for the story of
Friendship....
There have been so many wonderful friends that have helped at the store over these 22 years... each and every season.
This story is about Shirley. Our very special friend who has for each of the 17 years decorated our Inge Glas Christmas Trees. Each year with such loyalty and a genuine joy in her heart.
Bless her dear heart for always wanting to do that for us.The Old and Everlasting trees decorated by Shirley are always quite amazing. If the Inge- Glas ornaments could talk they would thank her for finding the most perfect spot to showcase their beauty.
We thank you for your friendship and your dedication Shirl...

And we Love You for your very big Heart...even if you are a bit camera shy....(-:

And now about the History...
Yesterdays craftsmanship,today's treasures, and tomorrow's heirlooms....
" Inge- Glas is a family operated business dating back to the 1500's in Germany that has been handcrafting glass ornaments with skills that have been passed down for generations. All ornaments are capped with the 5-Point Star Crown that is recognized worldwide as the symbol of authentic Inge-Glas craftsmanship as well as German tradition and quality."

Old and Everlasting is an authorized Retailer of these glass blown hand painted ornaments from Germany.
These quality ornaments made from Antique moulds are fun to collect and pass down from generation to generation.

Enjoy the spirit of Christmas and Friendship
at Old and Everlasting...
We look forward to seeing you this upcoming holiday season....

Ta Da!!!!!!

It's all about Scarves!

2010-10-04T13:00:00.000-04:00

So many pretty Scarves to choose from!
Polka Dots,Stripes,Flowers,Solids....take your pick...
~Whatever is your fancy~

So many colors and textures...
Colorful soft fabrics that make a statement.

Each one is pleasing to the eye.

Sometimes a new Scarf can make you happy and content. (-:

It can perk up an entire outfit and everyone looks great in one!

We would love to show you how to wear one that's just right for you.
We have some really cool scarf tying techniques up our sleeves that are easy to do!

Savoring the Fall colors with Pretty Scarves, Cozy Jackets,

and Fashionable Accessories at Old and Everlasting.

Handbags by Maruca,Cinda b,Donna Sharp and more....

Comfortable and affordable clothing by Focus,Iridium, Alps, and more....

We carry easy to wear clothing that's fun!

Old and Everlasting....the place to go for the Perfect Scarf.....

We have a great selection of Dreamy scarves with even more coming.

So many scarves...so little time...

Hope to see you soon.....

Our Mom....

2010-08-22T16:29:00.000-04:00

Our Precious Gift....

We lost our special Mom Helen on August 12th,2010

Mom was a very important part of Old and Everlasting....

Right from the very start she was working with us and enjoying every part of this business. She brought such joy to us and everyone that visited the store.

Perhaps over the years you purchased a pair of sweet little mitten ornaments at Christmas Time...if you did, treasure them always...they were knit by Mom with lots of love.

I wanted to share with you a poem that I wrote....

We Always Knew....

We always knew how special she was,

her love could move the earth.

Her strength, her smile, her heart of Gold

were gifts to us from birth.

And now we know that she'll be here

beside us every day.

Her sweet and loving presence

will guide us along the way.

Our love for you is forever in our hearts Mom.

We will move forward each and every day with all the gifts that you gave us.

Thank you God for this strong,loving and selfless woman that we were blessed to call our "Mom"

It's a very WISE Wednesday!

2010-06-23T07:47:00.000-04:00

And "WHO" do we have here?

It's a gathering of Owls!

Actually a group of Owls is called a Parliament. Just a little bit of information for you....

That is why today is called Wise Wednesday. (-:

These guys and girls have quickly become a favorite here at

Old and Everlasting.

Each of these carved stone Owls has it's very own personality.

They are perfect for the garden, sitting on a bench, or a charming addition to a bookshelf.

Many of our customers start with one and build a family. Various sizes are available from large Owls to small Owlets.

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It seems appropriate to close with a poem from a nursery rhyme...

A wise old Owl sat on an oak; the more he saw the less he spoke; the less he spoke the more he heard; why aren't we like that wise old bird?

"OWL" be seeing you....

Always Accessorize....

2010-06-14T07:15:00.000-04:00

One of Pearls amusing qualities.....
Turn your head and off she goes with just about anything....a placemat, napkin, cell phone, shoes, socks etc. This time she decided to run off with Mom's purse!

How could you not SMILE? (-:

Enjoy your Monday and we'll be back soon....

Make you SMILE Monday!

2010-06-14T07:06:00.001-04:00

Monday seemed like the perfect day to meet our girls. (-:

Let's see...how would we describe them? Does the picture give you a clue?

Miss Pearl is on the left...can you tell she has just a little bit of an attitude?
There is absolutely only one Pearl...full of energy and personality....
It's all about Pearl around here...she is like a daily vitamin.

Next up is Miss Ellie...she is as sweet as they come.
We never knew how much fun it would be to have two. They are quite a duo!

New and Everlasting....

2010-06-07T20:54:00.000-04:00

Since this is the beginning of our blog, we thought this picture was most appropriate. We spotted this nest just outside the back door at the store. Mrs Robin certainly picked a pretty place to nest! We wonder if she was aware of her surroundings....

As we begin our blog we are reminded of all the blessings that we are given each day. There are so many if we just look for them. This sweet nest made us smile and gave us hope for the day. For each day is new with hope...new beginnings....possibilities....

We look forward to sharing with all of you what brings us joy here at Old and Everlasting.
It could be some new arrivals at the store, a yummy recipe, a photo of our Doodles, or just a quiet thought for the day. Whatever it is we hope you enjoy your time spent here or with us at the store. It truly is a labor of love...

Stay tuned for pictures of our doodles. They are much too busy to be at the store so we will be back soon with a proper introduction to Miss Pearl and Miss Ellie. Not to be missed....

Welcome!

2010-06-07T15:04:00.000-04:00

Welcome to our NEW Blog! Here you'll find news and notes about what's happening at Old and Everlasting. Be sure to stop back as we build our new Blog.