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It is teacup Tuesday! This one from Willowbrook’

Tom got into a cat fight and got a chunk taken out

Tom got into a cat fight and got a chunk taken out of his hide, so I’m letting him stay inside for a while. He joined me for tea this morning. Can you see him?
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.#luvthosecats
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As the East wind howls through the trees of Willow

As the East wind howls through the trees of Willowbrook and the rain beats against my window, I sit with a cup of chamomile tea and remember summertime and the chamomile field full of blossoms. Seasons change. Though I miss the warmth and beauty of summer days, time has proven that they will return. And after enduring the long,cold, dark winter, the coming of summer will feel all the more splendid. I have to think the same is true with this challenging season of COVID-19. Better days ahead.

#covid19 #chamomiletea #tea #teaandtour #whereissquidge #willowbrookmanor

This morning’s walk down the Cascade Trail was g

This morning’s walk down the Cascade Trail was good for the soul. Wiseman Creek cuts across the trail during the fall and winter, and though it makes it difficult to cross, it is still a pretty sight.
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The Cascade Trail makes for a beautiful ride from

The Cascade Trail makes for a beautiful ride from Willowbrook to Woolley (Sedro-Woolley).
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#radpowerbikes
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Sunday morning is lovely time to find a favorite t

Sunday morning is lovely time to find a favorite teacup and brew a pot of delicious tea.
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I was gifted a basket of persimmons! I’m 56 yea

I was gifted a basket of persimmons! I’m 56 years old and this is my first experience with this whimsical fruit. They are ripening in the windowsill and the site of them makes me smile. Loaded with vitamin C and source of iron, I get a little giddy when I sit down to eat one. They are especially good in a salad with poppyseed dressing! Im having so much fun with them, It’s a persimmons party!!
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My grandmother purchased the rocking chair over a

My grandmother purchased the rocking chair over a half century ago when she first learned she was going to be a grandmother. Over the years it saw much use as she rocked all of her grandkids, no matter what their age. I remember coming home from college and visiting her. She called me to her lap so she could rock me and sing children’s songs. (I thought I would break her or the rocker) it is a tender memory. Now the rocking chair is patiently waiting for my granddaughter Eva to come visit, so the tradition can ‘rock’ on.
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#rockingchair #grandbabies
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The craft room at Willowbrook is a time capsule wi

The craft room at Willowbrook is a time capsule with walls full of artwork from three decades of Gifford kids and cabinets filled with fabric, buttons, ribbon and lace passed on to me from both grandmas and Aunt Shirley. Today is the day that all of the notions and craft items get organized. (See what COVID affords us time to do?) I’ve dreamed about this day for years. Today a bit of organization comes to the Willowbrook craft room. I feel like the heavens have parted and the summer sun is shining down. It’s just that kind of day!
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#craftroom #sewingroom #kidsart
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Monday morning staff meeting at Willowbrook. Shou

Monday morning staff meeting at Willowbrook. Shouldn’t every work day begin with tea?
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Down the road from Willowbrook bovine and bird pai

Down the road from Willowbrook bovine and bird paint a lovely picture.
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Remembering June flowers on a cold and rainy fall

Remembering June flowers on a cold and rainy fall day.
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From the revolutionary war to present- day, I reve

From the revolutionary war to present- day, I reverence the dedication and bravery of all those who fought, those who are fighting and all those who will continue to fight for our nation’s freedom. Honoring them over tea this Veterans Day.

It is fun to peruse antique shops. I often wonder

It is fun to peruse antique shops. I often wonder if dishes like these could speak, what would they tell us? What have they seen through their days and what wisdom do they hold? Sometimes I think of that as I sip tea from one of the hundreds of teacups that have found their way to Willowbrook.
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There are many lovely places to wander through at

There are many lovely places to wander through at Willowbrook.
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I love the colors of fall harvest. . . . . . #high

I love the colors of fall harvest. .
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A magical morning walk from Willowbrook along the

A magical morning walk from Willowbrook along the Cascade Trail. #beautiful
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Cream and me are the best of friends. . . . . . .

Cream and me are the best of friends.
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Somehow work doesn’t feel like work at Willowbro

Somehow work doesn’t feel like work at Willowbrook.
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#harvest #luvthosedogs
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It is gray and raining outside today.... but this

It is gray and raining outside today.... but this was Saturday’s outdoor splendor. (I do love Saturdays)

Picture perfect greens ~ . . . . . . . #hightea #t

Picture perfect greens ~
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Squidge is part of the welcoming committee of Will

Squidge is part of the welcoming committee of Willowbrook. We adopted her from the humane society when she was just a puppy. At that time my son, Vaughn, had just left for college leaving his younger brother, Jens, feeling quite alone in a house full of girls (two sisters and his mom). My hope was that a little companion could help fill the void of having a best friend move away. This cute little dog did the trick! Even when Jens was diagnosed with having dog allergies, it didn’t dissuade his attachment to her. One by one the kids have grown and left home to make their way in the world including Jens who recently moved to the big city. But Squidge is still at home doing her job to warm the hearts of all around her. You can’t help but love this little dog. #whereissquidge

On my morning walk I saw something most interestin

On my morning walk I saw something most interesting. The fall trees, having caught the moon, cradled her gently in their limbs. I felt like Monday had gifted me a lovely metaphor.
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#Mondaysmetaphor
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Squidge is headed down the garden path..... . . .

Squidge is headed down the garden path.....
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#whereissquidge
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Willowbrook’s cottage greenhouse is warm and inv

Willowbrook’s cottage greenhouse is warm and inviting this time of year.
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Fall colors at Willowbrook . . . . . . . #hightea

Fall colors at Willowbrook
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It was heartwarming to see the Wagoners out in the

It was heartwarming to see the Wagoners out in the cold evening connecting with their community. This man is the epitome of a true ‘public servant’. He and his wife make a wonderful team.

Tom adopted us over a year ago. He showed up at o

Tom adopted us over a year ago. He showed up at our back porch announcing that he was very hungry. He is one cool cat and I can’t imagine our farm without him.
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#luvthosecats
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Evening tea. A soothing way to end the day. . . .

Evening tea.
A soothing way to end the day.
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#hightea #tea #teatime #local #localbusiness #teaclub #teapot #scones #buylocal #teahouse #skagit #washington #sedrowoolley #pnw #photooftheday #pacificnorthwest #unwind #willowbrookmanor #teaandtour #genuineskagitvalley #bikerental #ebike #biketour

‘All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storm

‘All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin.’ Paityn is moving all of Willowbrook’s potted perennials into the greenhouse to winter over.
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#fall #gathering
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Rainy day tea and cookie time. Doesn’t get much

Rainy day tea and cookie time.
Doesn’t get much better than that!
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#cookies
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Hiking down the mountain this morning we were trea

Hiking down the mountain this morning we were treated to nature putting on a splendid light display! Moments like these overcome the worrisome thoughts of pandemic and recession and offer, instead, feelings of peace, awe and a touch of joy.
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#nature #hiking #whereissquidge
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