HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! MUSICA first (we have our priorities) ~ I was going to announce the winner of our teapot now, the tea tin 
and Fine Romance book ~ and then I thought, “it’s the weekend, let’s make sure everyone had a chance to sign up.” Right? SO, if you haven’t yet, this is your chance! Scroll down to the next post to read all about our Giveaway, leave me a comment, and Good Luck! And P.S., Yes, more Swedish Hearts are on their way to our web store!
But while I’m here, I think we should get a little fun out of life! One of our Girlfriends asked to see a close-up of Ray and Paul’s Terrier collection that was glimpsed in one of the photos in the post below . . . so here they are! On a shelf in her kitchen. (Ray’s version of Beatrix Potter figurines!) When we went to visit Ray and Paul in England, Joe and I brought the little dog on the far left. He’s made of iron and very heavy for his size. Aren’t little collections like this wonderful? No two alike!
It’s not in my DNA to do such a short post, I’ll be back soon, but here’s a little food for thought for your Sunday . . .
Weather-wise we’ve had it all this winter on Martha’s Vineyard ~ sheets of ice on the kitchen porch, sleet and snow that “chill and bite,” wild winds beating at the windows ~ the temperature fluctuates wildly: 
yesterday it was 20° with a misty ice-fog in the air, the foghorn blew all day; this morning it’s 40°, grey and raining. Cars drive by, I hear their tires slapping the road. Joe made us a fire; he’s reading the paper in front of it with crackle and pop and ashes falling, tick of wind-up clock, rustle of pages turning; Foreign Correspondent with Joel McCrea is on the TV in my studio; Jack is giving himself a bath on my art table, Girl is curled on the back of Joe’s couch, and I’m saying hello to you and getting ready to spend the day painting; wending our way through life ~ “God’s in his heaven, all’s right with the world” here in Smallville.♥
O’ Winter, King of the MOST Intimate of Delights . . .
And tonight, Girlfriends? For frosting on the cake and “continuous small pleasures?” Downton Abbey! Be there or be square! Wob you, Me.♥
Sounds like the perfect day! Love to you and Joe and kitties!
Susan, your posts are such a delight! I can never read enough of them. Thank you for making me always feel so happy! You are truly a blessing to all of us girlfriends!! Take care and stay cozy!
Thank you, thank you, thank you !! For giving me a chance today to win the teapot,tea tin and A Fine Romance ! I love EVERYTHING “Susan Branch” !
Dear Friend,
You are so good about passing on tips of “good things”. Tonight I would like to pass on a suggestion for a good movie. I just bought ” Birdsong” on iTunes. It is a PBS miniseries with two parts. It is right up your alley, if you haven’t seen I’m sure that you would enjoy it. Get the popcorn popped cuddle up and perpare for laughs and tears. Enjoy!
Fondly, Barb Kuzdzal
I just love how you use the beauty of every day things all around to enrich your own life and ours!
Elizabeth
Susan
Have enjoyed your blog for such a long time. I thought it was time to let you know (whichI am sure you have heard before) how much joy your blogs have been. They bring a smile and warmth into a very busy day! Thank You.
Hoping it’s not too late to enter … if it is, understandable. If not, thanks!
Oh happy day, indeed! It’d be even happier if Vanna chose my name!!! This would make a perfect Valentines gift for my grandmother, who is a new fan of Susan Branch after I’ve introduced her to the beautiful work!!! Happy Sunday all!!
Not to be mean, but it was a gorgeous day here in east Texas…warm and clear, with a tiny bit of cool in the air! We went hiking at the Mineola Nature Preserve. Downton was amazing…oh, that Grandmama!!
My blogs seem to be clogged! Saw Downton ABBY…funny tonight.
Your blog always makes me so happy – especially when you share your sweet kitties with us. I would love to live close enough to visit them and you.
Dear Susan,
Have been missing in action for three posts! Moving into town home and world is insane! No computers up, house a wreck but getting there, and just decided I had to stop tonight and catch up on IPad! Wonderful posts, loved the dog collection since there is a sneakly little Westie behind the “group”. Loved the watercolor of the birthday boy, loved the cardinal which is my fav and missing here in Colorafo, and more drawings to enter. Phew! Glad to be back. Glad you are here. Happy 2015!
This too shall pass!
Thank you for giving some extra time for us those of us running a bit behind.
Ahh, a Sunday spent between football and Downton Abbey and Grantchester! Go Pats!
Love the teapot! Thank you for the cozy updates- love your blog ( long time fan and followe)!
I love the book and having lived in England it is the perfect rememberance.
Off to watch Downton Abbey right now – Oh the joy! A post from you and now my favorite show!!
Life is good in this “smallville” too!
Hey, Susan, I had just finished cheering up a young friend who has her hands full with 4 little kids, and there you were to cheer me up, proving once again that what goes around comes around! These gray days of melting snow and mud everywhere have a way of turning smiles upside down, but you, my friend, are the perfect antidote!
This is the second time today someone has mentioned pancakes. My grandson said his daddy fixed them for him for breakfast, and then your suggestion to have them for supper… I’m thinking I have all the sign I need to have buckwheat pancakes smothered in butter & maple syrup for supper tomorrow night!
🙂 Sara 🙂
Moms, such an important job that can sometimes be overwhelming. I’m glad to hear you’re there for her!
Hello Susan,
Just wanted to be sure that you know about The Great British Bake Off. On our PBS station it airs before Downton. Not sure if you get it on Martha’s Vineyard but you really need to see this show. Watching it is absolute heaven! I know all the girlfriends will love it too.
All of our favorite things, the English countryside, beautiful baked goods and even lambs. The next best thing to a trip to England. It’s available online in case you don’t get it there. Put the tea on and take a look.
Debbie
Hi Susan,
It always makes me smile when I see you have posted a new blog. Thank you for sharing your writing, your beautiful artwork, your home and pets, etc. I love it all!
What a lovely way to enjoy my Sunday tea… A warm blog note from my favorite artist and a chance to win an adorable teapot and the book I’ve been longing to read! Your messages are a little ray of sunshine-thanks for the effort you put into every little thing you do!
I would love the teapot to add to my small collection of three 🙂 I love the book too and since I have a signed copy, I would gift it to a friend who loves everything about England!
Susan, recently my mother shared her love of your blogs with me and I have been hooked ever since. I do enjoy reading them and am so looking forward getting your most recent book but I thought I might try for the teapot and book here first then go with plan B if another blessed soul wins!! Thank you for the bright spot you bring to my email!
Welcome Kathleen, and tell your mom I said Hi!
I adore Emma Bridgewater pottery and have a large collection. There is nothing else like it and being handmade in England makes it so special!
Really enjoyed seeing Rachel’s terrier collection. I also have a collection of terriers as I have an Airedale Terrier named Willow.
Enjoyed this post for a winter day!
Good morning! I was so glad to see that you had done a new post for us this weekend! It is always nice to hear from you!
We have had crazy weather here in Ohio this winter, too. I say if it’s going to be this darn cold, we may as well have some snow on the ground, too! As it is, there is tonight icy rain (thank goodness I work from home and don’t have to drive in it in the morning…but I don’t get “snow days” either! :/ ) I love the winter, and all of the seasons as well, but in the winter, I have “excuses” to watch TV, play games, do puzzles, etc. 🙂 This evening I occupied myself with watching the movie “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” (that I had previously recorded)… have you seen that one?! I love it…and all of its “remakes”!! It’s one of those movies that you would like to have go on and on and on!
I know I thank you for this often…(and perhaps I get a bit tiresome)…but I just soooo appreciate how you remind us of the importance of the little things in life…and how life is what we make it! And the greatness of seizing each day.
And I am sure this will NOT be the LAST time I thank you!!
THANK YOU dear lady…for all that you do here!! 😀
Stay warm!!
<3
You are a dear Judy, it is always nice to know you’re appreciated, when you hear nice things, it makes you want to do better, so thank you right back!
SOS…Desperately need tea cup for Downton Abbey Tea Party this coming up in my little corner of the world..Bogart Bookstore and Cafe!! Thank you for your consideration, Linda
Gee whiz…I don’t know how I missed the last post announcing another giveaway –so interesting–have spent an hour reading it and this post ! The post about your English friends was so interesting and the watercolor you painted of him is dead on!! I am sure they will treasure this forever. Now you need to paint Alice!!! You are so talented and warm hearted to boot. Thank you for making your wonderful life open to us girlfriends…..you truly are a friend. Thank you from Linda in Idaho where it has been cold and drizzly . I am trying to be lazy but after working 24/7 for the last 10years plus it is hard to do!!
It is hard to do . . . I’ve tried it after finishing a book, taking time off. Very difficult. But I do think you get used to it after a while and then perhaps even fall in love with it!
We had a very light dusting on Saturday, but the proper stuff is forecast for later in the week. That’s when good old England will grind to a halt and everyone enjoys an unexpected ‘snow day’!
Love the quotes and thoughts that help me appreciate the preciousness of life.
Keep warm and cosy over there.
Rose from Oxfordshire
“the preciousness of life” xoxo
Thank You. Another Visit. I enjoyed being by the crackling, popping fireplace. I enjoyed kitties napping and bathing. Once upon a time, I lived in the Poconos and I very much miss that cozy home in the frosty winter. Your visits are wonderfully welcome.
Susan, thank you for all the joyful, happy and interesting things you post on your blog. You are such an encouragment to all of us to see the good instead of the bad things in the world. I was never much of a tea drinker until I began reading your blog , but now I prefer it to coffee. Would sure love to win the tea pot ,tin and book.
Love the terriers, do they have one for a pet?
Yes, if you scroll down to the next post, there are photos of Alice!
Wouldn’t it be lovely to pour yourself a soothing cup of tea from that darling tea pot. Thank you for having these drawings.
Love the Terrier Collection. I collect salt and pepper pots and cream and sugar dishes, and tea towels, and cups and saucers, and I could go on and on. I am just a collector much to my husband’s chagrin! He sees them all as dust collectors! xoxo
such a warm and inticing sunday at your home….and it is pretty much the same here. except, it is just me and my one tuxedo cat…But warm and cozy…Stormy last night, many power outages on my island ….and today was the Seattle Seahawks game and we will be going to the Super bowl , meeting with the New England Patriots on Feb. 1st. today was very exciting in Wa. state….And tonight was Downton Abbey….I adore that show and God forbide if I should ever miss one episode!!! I am so interested to know more about violet….Hmmm. so much going on with everyone right now….so many questions???!!!!!!who did what and with who or to who!!! So, I will close for now, tomorrow is Martin Luther King Day and a holiday. So Susan, you and Joe enjoy your 3 day weekend….and stay warm….we are! from my island to yours, xo
SO much to talk about!
Hello Susan
Oh I’m do pleased I discovered your blog.
The little terrier ornaments are just so sweet, and your artwork stunning.
Enjoy Downton Abbey, filmed in stunning parts of here in the UK.
luv
Irene
xxxx
Happy Sunday to you! I watched the hgtv dream home just the other night, it show “The Black Dog” Restaurant, is that the one that Joe owns? I switched the show just to see the beautiful views of the haven on Martha’s
Joe retired from the Black Dog about ten years ago, he was a partner there and ran it for twenty-three years. Haven on Martha’s, Oh Paul, you have started something!
Somehow I missed this contest, so many thanks for keeping it open a little bit longer. My husband says tea runs in my veins instead of blood since I drink so much of it, especially during these winter months. But really, is anything more soothing to your soul or body than the thought, taste, pleasure of a cuppa? Your weather sounds right up my alley. I live in the south & we had a cold snap last week, but nothing like what you describe. Just low temps that caused my Yorkies to shiver & beg for their sweaters & blankets. But, oh how I enjoyed knitting by the fire, sipping my cuppa, hibernating & rejuvenating in peace. Hugs to you my friend & warm wishes.
Happy Sunday, Susan! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! xo
The terrier collection is so cute! Lovely that you and Joe were able to add to it too!
My, oh, my, Susan – You have given us so many blog treats this week. Merci beaucoup! I just love opening your blog and finding new news, always so inspiring and it makes me want to hunker down and enjoy being in my cozy home. Todays’ assignment is to sort through and organize knitting patterns. I’m into my second cuppa and it’s only 4:43 a.m. here. Thank you for making each of us feel like your personal and best friend. You inspire me daily. Oh, and I had a feeling I wouldn’t be the lucky winner of your address book but I loved the organizing idea so much that I found one of Amazon. It arrived yesterday. I can’t wait to organize my websites and passwords and burn the dreadful four-page, scribbled papers of random information! I notice on the website that you are receiving more address books! Ladies, wait for the shipment — the book is just darling!, as usual.
Do hope I’m not to late for the drawing.
All is wet here in “Smallville” Portland OR.
But then again it is winter in the Northwest.
Getting some fun out of life, indeed! It is the little moments that add up into happiness. A crackling fire and “Foreign Correspondent”. Such a great and clever movie. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! Thank you for sharing it. Marty,
Your weather sounds like the weather in North Carolina (I guess we send it to you, sort of)! My joy of the day is sitting in my living room, by the fire, just as the sun comes through the front windows in the morning. All year long, it marches from window to window in the bay. It is dangerously close to the far right window which means we are nearly ready for it to start back left and to spring… The promise of the 200 -plus bulbs I planted in the fall have kept my heart singing all winter… and doses of Smallville! Have a glorious week!
The Great British Bake Off, then Downton Abbey, then the new Grantchester, then Doc Martin…..PBS is my favorite! Such good telly. Our weather just a week or so ago we were 18 degrees and today are to go to 62 degrees…crazy Kansas weather!
Good Morning Susan,
I enjoy reading your blogs and catching up on your life on MV. Thank you for your little quotes to help us get along in life. My sister and I love your calendar, that’s our Christmas present to each other every year. Also thank you for your contests. Good luck everyone!!!
Thanks for all you do to relieve the winter blahs. Thanks, also, for drawing my name for the lovely teapot/etc.–I hope!
Judy in Nashville
Today I’m making a card for our son’s birthday on 21st of januari and followed your advise of taking my pensils and made a drawing for him of good old England!
Did you enjoyed Downton last night?
enjoy the snow!
greetings Trudy from Holland
Smallville, so simply sublime!!!!! xoxoxo
Hi Susan~
Since reading about you in Yankee Magazine (I think it was last Decembers issue & this years issue) I’m hooked on your blogs!
I’ve also purchased a few items from your store (ie. tea storage tin, infuser, oh an a chocolate bunny bank for my daughter).
This is the first time I’ve ever posted, I just like looking behind the scenes and enjoying.
Sincerely a fan,
Julie
Watched Foreign Correspondence on Saturday night. We had never seen it, it was wonderful. Love it when that happens by accident.
Yea for terriers, Smallville, crackling fires, Swedish hearts, fine romances wherever they are.
Wob You too 🙂
Oh, Happy Day, indeed. Stay cozy and warm:).
Thank you for leaving the contest open a little longer. another blue sky, sunny day here in So. CA, even if I do have to work today.
Saw my first Downton Abbey last night. I don’t even know what happened in the past — but I’m hooked. I love it! The American Princesses on Smithsonian has been a great series too with Elizabeth McGovern as narrator!
Hi Susan, I am not sure my other comment went through. Did not want to miss out on a chance on this wonderful give away! I love your blog so much. You always make life seem wonderful and magical.
I received a copy of your book for Christmas – and love it! If I win a copy, I will give it to a special friend!
I love love love that red cardinal sitting on your birdfeeder outside your window. Can I have one for a pet in a pretty white cage – and singing too. (I think not, but its fun to think about.) Happy week to you and kitties.
This sounds like a pur-fect tea day. I just brewed a cup and settled down to your wonderful post. I just love the photo of the terriers. I have my own that I love tremendously. He is my heart beside me. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your day.
Monika
Susan, I love your blog and your books. You are a ray of sunshine and inspire me to be as well. Thank you for sharing yourself the way you do. I would love to win a copy of A Fine Romance. My daughter got engaged in Ely, England. I’d love to give her a copy!
What a great collection.
You make winter sound so appealing!!!!
Just love your blog and the beautiful pictures make me smile so much! Thank you so much for having the fun contests. Enjoy seeing all the lovely items you share. Have a lovely day!
What a lovely blog! Sometimes I am sad when I realize I don’t really know you because most of the time I think we are friends and you may drop in for a cup of tea almost any afternoon–or better yet, invite me over to visit with you and the kitties.
Hi Susan,
I love all of your books. I’ve started giving your books to my daughters who are newly married. I am a tea drinker. I drink tea all day long! No coffee for me!
At my house it just isn’t Christmas without your Christmas cookies and we always have Scotch Eggs for breakfast……it’s our tradition. Thank you for the wonderful memories you have helped us create. XOXO
Loving your blog and everything about your cozy home all the way from sunny Hawaii. Yes, I dream about the changing seasons and live vicariously through you!
I love give aways and your newletter!!!!!!!!!
I’m dreaming with English tea with yummy scones…
SOOOOOoooooo want to have tea by the fire while reading A Fine Romance….
Always love your “work.” Thank you for being you.
Sooo true, you bring so much joy to us girlfriends, I work out of our home,manage the townhomes we live in and it can get a bit crazy,so every chance I get,you find me visiting your home it’s such a gift! thank you dear Susan 🙂
Here’s hoping that beautiful teapot comes my way!!!!
XOXOXO
I’m sure I missed the give away as I’ve been busy with my husband who was in the hospital last week. Trying to get everything set up for his care and all the appointments that need to be made. So congrats to whoever won!!! Enjoy.
I have always loved your books. A Fine Romance is wonderful!!!! I went to England and thought of the book the whole time. You are so talented. My favorite present to give is your Girlfriends book. Love you!!! Linda Graham
Glad to have found you on facebook!!! keeping my fingers crossed as the teapot and book look wonderful! good luck to us all! 🙂
Good luck to everyone!
You just made me smile again. At the end of the post “continuous small pleasure” Downton Abby. That was what I told myself all day Sunday while my husband watched football.
xoxo..thank you!
Love that terrier collection. Mine is sheep since it is my Lunar New Year sign.
I have been drinking a lot of tea lately, “suffering” a cold and being lazy.
A larger teapot with hearts would be perfect. Thanks for bringing even more joy into our daily lives.
Well, I would just love to win! Worth a shot! 🙂
Downton Abbey has us all in a waiting mode! SO much going on!!
Love everything that you do and love reading your blog!
What a delight, to read more from you on the blog! I loved watching Downton last night and seeing the interactions between all the ladies and their gentlemen! Mary! Cora! Violet!! Oh my stars! Great great story lines all! Thanks for all your work, you really bring us a lot of sunshine!
Hello Susan,
I sent a response to be entered for your signed book and teapot (would love a signed copy! I tried to come to a book signing, but plans were changed on me and I couldn’t come that time….hopefully will get to hear you in person some time!), but I went back to look at my posting, and I couldn’t see it. My computer has been acting funny, and I wasn’t sure you got it, so I am sending this again to make sure! P.S. You have talked about Downton Abbey so much, and up until now I don’t think I had the channel that it was on (although now I heard this season is on channel 13), so I took the first 3 seasons out of the library. My mom and I just finished watching season 1 and we are glued to it! We are going to watch the others to try to catch ourselves up. Hope you are having a good day 🙂 Thanks, Holly
How about that gorgeous blue coat that Mary wore on her trip to London!!! I could have jumped through the screen for it! I love the clothes this season…..the beautiful skirts and the silk longer tops. BE-U-TI-FULLLLLL! xo
Me too, that coat wins the coat award of the night!
Thank you, Susan for your wonderful posts. I anxiously look forward to each of your blogs. They warm my soul. I am blessed to have a sister that introduced me a long time ago to the wonders and joy of tea. We love tea and drinking together and sharing discoveries of new teas. Your teas are in huge hit in both of our homes along with your tins. Thank you again for sharing your time and talents with the world. God Bless.
Thanks so much Jennifer!
Good afternoon, Susan!
I adore everything about you, your paintings, your choices of words, your script, your choices of gifts, oh my, just everything! Love that pretty little cardinal at your bird feeder. We don’t see those beauties in Southern California. All of the recipes are to die for–thank you! Love your Beatrix Potter friends. Have some myself–adorable. Haven’t bought any Emma mugs yet. You have introduced me to so many things that I didn’t know about.
I’m sending some bright and warm sunbeams to you! And I would gratefully accept your giveaway items if my name is chosen!
Love, Suzanne Wozniak
Thank you Suzanne, so nice to hear from you!
I’m the transplanted New England girl. We have a home in Arizona, and one in Plain, Washington. Just got back from a wedding on the Big Island of Hawaii where it was a balmy 80 degrees. Here in Plain, it’s 30 degrees with a foot of snow. Brrr! I’m finding comfort in my favorite cup of chai tea, and alternating with lovely green tea while perusing pictures of the wedding on Facebook. Beautiful memories are the scrapbooks of the heart. Stay warm and busy in your studio, Susan. “If winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” I think not! Loving your artwork and Musica on a wintry day. Patricia
Must be cozy up there after Hawaii! Stay warm Patricia!
Hi Sue!~
I have been so out of touch….so sorry about that! It was wonderful seeing you at Barb’s store, “Happy Go Smile” in November! 🙂 I love my signed T-Shirt, so you’re on my heart every time I wear it!! 🙂 I do follow all your Blogs, so I’m glad you’re having fun, and surviving the freezing winter! Brrr!
(Tom wanted me to tell you that it was 88 here on Sat.! 😉 Ha, he still likes to tease you!!) Bet you miss Arroyo Grande, and we miss you too!
Stay warm, and please know how much we love you!! xoxo
88! Oh My! I know, Tom loves to tease, give him a hug for me, he fits right in with my brothers! We miss you too. But we’re hunkered down here, hoping the winter doesn’t tear by too quickly. Love you!
Love reading your blogs!
Love tea and love your book! Thanks for a chance to win!
Hi Susan, Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog and website. I have been following you for years. I have all your books. I would love to win the tea pot and signed book. Thank you for all you do, and being able to put a little bit of” Happiness” in each of your readers lives. God Bless You!!!
Thank you Aprile!
Im thinking how much the teapot would like to travel? Maybe a trip to Australia would be wonderful? Love your blog. Thank you for make my day brighter
Who wouldn’t LOVE that!?
Loved those doggies!
You have Downton Abbey AND Grantchester ?? I am suffering withdrawl symptoms, we do not have either right now in UK, even The Antiques Roadshow is having a rest while we have a new series of Call the Midwife (do you see that?)
also we are having cold weather – could have snow, dark early evening time. Enough moaning from me it will soon be Spring – that means sweet lambs to spot in the fields. Another good thing – we have “Mr Selfridge” third series later this month, have you seen “The Paradise”? I know you would love it.
Yes, we’ve had Call the Midwife for at least a couple of years. Last night was our first night of Grantchester, it looks good, like a keeper! But you had it all before us, while we were suffering and alone, so it’s only a little bit fair! Yes, we have seen the Paradise, kind of wishing Downton would go shopping there and try on LOTS of dresses and hats!
That gorgeous vicar on Grantchester…a mix of a young JFK and a young Robert Redford equals a whole lotta YES PLEASE!!!
Loved it! Yes, please!
I have loved teapots for years, as well as your charming prints & verses!
I recently read A Fine Romance and I loved it so much, I re-read it three times already! Your blog and your books allow me to escape into your charming and happy world and I aspire to live my own life the same way. Thank you so much Susan!
Nice to hear from you Carol, thank you!
Dearest Susan, thank you so much for sharing your talents with all of us. You have brought so much joy to my life through the years! ♥
Have loved your books and site for years. Would love to win~
Thanks for the chance to win more goodies from Susan Branch. I didn’t know about these most recent offerings. I collect teapots and have since the 1980s. Would love to add one of yours to use and display.
Too late? I hope not! Happy MLK Day!
Winter has not been too bad here in Wisconsin,
Compared to last year!!!!!
Hi Susan, I’m thinking of Sylvia right now, a relatively newly married young lady. Once again, I shared your website with her Saturday night (as I have with many gals throughout the years). We had Sylvia and her husband to dinner, and lots of talk about her new life’s chapter ensued.
You offer such stability to women. Who wouldn’t get excited about homemaking with your wonderful ideas, encouragements and the list goes on? I was employed at the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, Stanford University. We addressed women’s issues globally; when you see despicable treatment of women in all parts of the world, think of the Institute for they are grass roots for developing and implementing solutions to unexceptable treatment of women everywhere.
Only to say, that not having “met you yet”, I figured out even then, that what every woman in the world needs is a heart’s return to the home, no matter what horrible things may be going on in her life. That the nest she keeps for her family needs to reflect love, peace, fun, and growing in order to reach a sense of fulfillment in her life- namely family bonding. When I found YOU, I immediately knew that Susan Branch was the Number One mentor for women’s homemaking development! Thank you Susan, for the millions of hearts you have touched over the years; your love and support help in so many ways to bring back the treasures of serving as a wife, mother and soul nutritionist for women everywhere. No other woman came close to what I imagined that women needed in their lives. I know, because I was hunting for you for years. You meet women’s needs in so many, many ways. Thank you for sharing who you are with all of us! We girlfriends are so blessed!