baggallini blog....

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...



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....

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...



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!



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!!!!!