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One of my favorite kitchen items isn't a kitchen tool at all. On our first Valentine's Day as a married couple, my husband surprised me by disappearing early in the morning and placing a red Gerber daisy on the kitchen table to greet me when I woke up.
At the time, we didn't get much sunlight for the poor daisy and it got the nickname "Scraggles." At one point, we started to doubt that it was a daisy at all because the leaves looked more like a dandelion! Since then, we've moved and right above the sink is the perfect window for growing a daisy. Sigh. Wonderful.
I love watching it bloom, remembering the history that it represents, and enjoying a little bit of beauty as I peel vegetables or wash dishes. It makes me smile, our little Scraggles, and reminds me that perseverance brings its rewards.
Be it cooking or crafting, given time + effort (+ research won't hurt, either), you will experience success!
Cute picture and story! It's great to have little reminders like that, isn't it? =)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great story! We have all of the centerpieces from our wedding, which were vases with small red and orange {fake} gerbera daisies. I'm thinking that they need to make an appearance in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteJust a beautiful image to look at over your sink:)
ReplyDeleteScraggles, haha...love it! Glad your daisy prevailed. Cute story :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDelete@Mikalah - definitely. It's always good to have something to perk up gloomy days!
@Heather - your daisies totally deserve some kitchen time. They'll bring a smile to your face for sure!
@Rachel - despite forgetting to water it sometimes, it prevails still. That makes it a keeper in my book!