I'm so glad you decided to come back and visit me at my Domicile again this week. There's so much more to show you! First of all, do park in my Driveway - there's lots of room beside my car.
The Doorbell is to the right of the Door but if I don't hear it, you might Dare to come around to the back patio where I might be Day-Dreaming on my chaise lounge.
The first thing I'd like to show you is my most precious Decoration. My sister gave me this "gift" for Christmas a few years ago and I love it so much that I keep it out all year. I plug it in during the winter so I can enjoy its glittering beauty, but I always get comments on it even in the summer.
I'm glad you Decided to stay for Dinner this time. This is where I keep my Dishes. Would you like to help me set the table?
We'll sit in the Dining room tonight since we can look out into the garden as we enjoy our Dinner. I think we'll Dine on cold roast Duck with a Date chutney and Devilled eggs on the side.
"Would you put this Dish of Dill pickles on the table for me, please."
"Well, I'm full now!"
Come on into the other room and I'll show you a few more of my special things. Here is a book about Dolls that belonged to my mother. She was an avid Doll collector and even made a few herself. She also sewed the clothes for a precious baby doll. My sister has that doll now, even though I wanted it. (But I got the book!)
These are the two Dolls that I inherited from my mother. The one on the left reminds me of my two Daughters as they both had such long blonde hair when they were younger. The Doll on the right is "Emily of New Moon," depicting a character from one of Lucy Maud Montgomery's famous series of books for girls. The stories about Emily are similar to Montgomery's earlier and more famous Anne of Green Gables series.
You might remember that I am a big Dog lover. The little black Scotty here is just like the one my mother had when she was a girl. One year, I couldn't figure out what to get Mom for Christmas and when I saw this Dog, I knew it was perfect. She used to tell us stories about Jock so I knew she'd love him. I put the tartan ribbon around his neck and carefully wrapped him up in a box. Mom, in the full throes of Alzheimers, was thrilled when she saw him and he always sat on the back of the sofa - until she passed away. Now I have the pleasure of keeping Jock safe. For companionship, I found a little Boxer puppy one day and I named him Bullet. I've had three Boxers in my life - one when I was a girl and two since then. Jock and Bullet get along famously.
I've saved the best story for last. As you know, I have two Delightful Daughters. I Distinctly remember the Saturday back in October of 1989 when my parents took the girls out for the Day. I wondered where they were going, but they only said that it was a secret. Both the girls got Dressed up in Dark skirts and their best white blouses and carefully did their hair. (Now that was unusual in itself!) So off they went, giving their Dad and me some time alone. I forgot all about their Day's outing with their grandparents until Christmas Day. Unbeknownst to us, the girls had arranged an appointment with a photographer to have a formal photograph taken of themselves so they could get it framed and give it to us as a Christmas present! They got their grandparents to go along with the secret since they needed an excuse to go out somewhere without us. None of them ever let the secret out of the bag. My Delicious Daughters also paid for the sitting all by themselves by saving their money!
Thank you for coming today! I really think we're getting to know each other better, Don't you? Please Do come again....maybe next time I'll show you my photos of Mount Etna.
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42 comments:
Someone else has posted D for Dictionary, but I think you beat her to it! Impressive.
Dddddddd - I am Duh'd :)
I am bowled over with D's.
Great photos.
Nice "D" today.
Our "D's" are Done, Click here.
We added a Dragonfly update.
Troy and Martha
fantastic i love these tours riund your house and through your life.. thanks for sharing x
What a fun little visit to your domicile. I love how thoughtful your daughters were to plan this wonderful gift for you. SWEET! :0)
This must have taken you ages to complete...a mighty effort! So many many Ds!
Definitely a 'D' day for you with an interesting and informative post.
Everything you've exhibited is ...
Delightful!
Miss Yves
This is adorable. I love this meme. Cute.
Delightful discussion of D's.
Delightful day ful of Ds here. Goodness. As soon as I saw the doll on the right, I thought of Anne of Green Gables. I have my mother's doll, too, and there is a story as to how I acquired it involving my brother and my sister both. Perhaps I will tell it some day--but maybe not. My brother reads my blog.
Wow! That's a lot of 'D's! Great post! : D
You have a delightful D post!
Your D's are dizzying. Now I'll be going through everything counting d's. No, I'm going to beD.
I did not have worlds for this ABC. Beautiful, and som many nice photoes and worlds. Thank you!
What a delightful tour you have given us of your home.
The *Gift* is stunning.
I would love to get one and like you, I would keep it out in view all year lomg.
Bear((( )))
Thanks for the tour of your Domicile, it was different and delightful.
I bet you were thrilled with your Daughters gift that year!
Thanks also for the A+ score for my post - you teachers never retire, do you!!?? lol
Gary
Bodge's Bulletin.
ha! my I'm all 'dee'd out now.... you certainly put some time and effort into this.
Leslie, I love this tour round your home. For ABC Round 4 I am going to do the same. It will encourage me to keep the place tidy! LOL!
Thanks for the delightful tour of your Domicile.
Daughters.
They are beautiful.
You picked some good "D"s. Some of them were so simple and right there in front of our faces and I couldn't think of them. Anyway, great shots.
It was a delight to be in your home again, Leslie. I loved every bit of this visit, but the last story was surely the best one! What a delicious surprise your daughters gave you! Your home is definitely cosy!
Dainty post! ;o)
Kisses from Nydia.
Great series of pictures for ABC Wednesday and letter D.
Delightful ...
:-Daryl
I love your story, thank you for inviting us into your home :) I really do like your gift from your sister, it is a wonderful piece. Great job :)
You have a LOVELY home, Leslie!!! I can hardly wait until I can come and stay in your Delightful guest room. :-)
YAYAAY!! I love it when you do these kinds of posts, Leslie... it's fun... I'm all in about helping setting the Dining Table cause I know Dinner is just around the corner... hehee
Your daughter's gift idea is awesome... what a sweet story... what a delightful photo.
Great post! =D
Mountain Retreat
Very cool. TY for stopping by mine.
Good collection of D's! What a lovely surprise to have the photo of your daughters.
I loved your D tour of the house it has been Delightful. What a wonderful surprise to get that lovely photo of your daughters.
Delightful collection of d's although I have never been a doll fan.I find them a little scary.
What a beautiful memory from your daughters and thank you for your kind words about my daughter...
Delightful domicile! Thanks for your hospitality.
Happy D Day
That was a wonderful tour of your home and you did indeed save the best until last.
Thanks for visiting my place Leslie..and thanks for telling us all about your domicile...and your delightful daughters...what a lovely present...so thoughtful of them!
Annie
wow....you spent a lot of time on your D and I love it! lovely home and daughters.....I am amazed at home many D's one can find when looking(or after the fact for me!!!)
Hi Leslie,
Thanks for stopping by. You did a wonderful job with this meme (such fun to read)
That back brace looks uncomfortable, but hope it offers some support and relief from your pain.
You have some very clever posts, Leslie!
Thank you for sharing with us what your Delightful Daughters Did!
Oh, I love everything in these pics, especially the flowers by your front door, your decoration, the dolls and toy dogs!
Wow that is a lot of D's with awesome shots. Great posting I enjoyed it.
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