I feel like shouting for joy.....truly. For four years I have watched as my fig tree always grows much foilage and many figs, but the figs never ripen in time to taste them. Autumn comes, the fruit drops, and there ends the story of my fig tree.
This spring I noticed that the big green leaves came back fuller and eariler than usual. By the beginning of May I had hundreds of figs on the tree and yesterday I had hundreds of ripe figs on the tree. They are divine! I immediately made a fig and onion reduction sauce to go on top of my chicken breasts, which were loaded with herb de provence. I was so happy. We, as a family, were so happy.
There's more happiness to share.....
Over the weekend I discovered that I had won a giveaway over at "The Lovely List". Yes, it's true. I'm now the proud owner of a pendant made by Poppy Anne. I will share it here on the blog once I receive it.
Yesterday in the mail came my lovely wished for matroyshka doll from the very talented Emily Moss over at Ravenhill. This cute little girl now has a place in my heart and my home. Thanks Emily, she's beautiful.
Now it's your turn to give a try at some happiness. There are several giveaways this week. For those of you who read the Soulemama blog, her new book "Handmade Home"is out. There is a giveaway for a chance to win one of two copies over at beauty that moves.
Also on the giveaway trail is the creative momma and her sweet girls over at "An Exhaltation of Larks". It is a beautifully designed creative package to spend a wonderful time creating. Be sure to stop by.
Last on the giveaway list is Stefani and the Blue Yonder Gang. Yep Book of Summer Days II is now ready and in the shop. This month's giveaway is for Max from "Where the Wild Things Are". Artistically done by Moma Kopp.
Alrighty....I think that should do it in the happiness department for one day. We just try to spread a little joy every now and then.
