tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55575877199843653172024-03-05T17:08:59.241-08:00House And Garden ModernHouse, Home Improvement, Garden, Modern Style, Home Design.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.comBlogger2424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-60315318428426248832014-01-19T14:57:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.267-08:00Spring Blooms<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j9GYGdNGk_k/UtxRY3aAEMI/AAAAAAAA4Ck/yZ1M2Npt7AU/s1600/IMG_0888-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j9GYGdNGk_k/UtxRY3aAEMI/AAAAAAAA4Ck/yZ1M2Npt7AU/s1600/IMG_0888-001.JPG" height="640" width="428" /></a></div> Hello everyone,<br /> I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Here we are getting some<br /> fresh white snow after a week of spring melting. I am happy to<br /> see gently falling snowflakes outside but indoors to be able to<br /> enjoy some spring blooms. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vLNOgiWpAHE/UtxRaT0auxI/AAAAAAAA4Dw/xNQYrgg_b8Q/s1600/hy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vLNOgiWpAHE/UtxRaT0auxI/AAAAAAAA4Dw/xNQYrgg_b8Q/s1600/hy.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> A hyacinth will soon be blooming in my pretty<br /> transferware teacup.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8CH816mcnx8/UtxRbhDXCPI/AAAAAAAA4C0/OTEbpMMnPwY/s1600/IMG_0868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8CH816mcnx8/UtxRbhDXCPI/AAAAAAAA4C0/OTEbpMMnPwY/s1600/IMG_0868.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> I have taken my some of my geraniums up from<br /> the basement and cut them back but hoping for<br /> blooms on some of them soon.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sC3bzSyx0pk/UtxRc9FfDzI/AAAAAAAA4C8/Ud7a_446PYg/s1600/IMG_0854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sC3bzSyx0pk/UtxRc9FfDzI/AAAAAAAA4C8/Ud7a_446PYg/s1600/IMG_0854.JPG" height="640" width="510" /></a></div> In the winter I like to have some small bouquets in pretty vases.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MHf7FDMRLvE/UtxRd-Af5bI/AAAAAAAA4DE/FoCd51HCXlw/s1600/IMG_0850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MHf7FDMRLvE/UtxRd-Af5bI/AAAAAAAA4DE/FoCd51HCXlw/s1600/IMG_0850.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--1L5HQCEhv8/UtxRfRqFmUI/AAAAAAAA4DM/ouagDQ74I4Y/s1600/IMG_0860-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--1L5HQCEhv8/UtxRfRqFmUI/AAAAAAAA4DM/ouagDQ74I4Y/s1600/IMG_0860-001.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> Even the asparagus ferns add color.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VNGzml_hYLE/UtxRgZGFq8I/AAAAAAAA4DU/qKO3_RcYz2w/s1600/IMG_4020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VNGzml_hYLE/UtxRgZGFq8I/AAAAAAAA4DU/qKO3_RcYz2w/s1600/IMG_4020.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> A tiny campanula for spring color.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nPWCS94f5LE/UtxRi8OdheI/AAAAAAAA4Dk/IiUcIJw3z3w/s1600/yr3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nPWCS94f5LE/UtxRi8OdheI/AAAAAAAA4Dk/IiUcIJw3z3w/s1600/yr3.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> Roses always bring me pleasure.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_rLH66qoyk0/UtxS8tAKOxI/AAAAAAAA4D4/MOquiAJI6g0/s1600/IMG_0904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_rLH66qoyk0/UtxS8tAKOxI/AAAAAAAA4D4/MOquiAJI6g0/s1600/IMG_0904.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> And I am delighted to have Vanco tulips grown right here on<br /> P.E.I.in the grocery stores again.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bEMwTINxdCc/UtxRh2A93BI/AAAAAAAA4Dc/OpqLVbbii-E/s1600/tulips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bEMwTINxdCc/UtxRh2A93BI/AAAAAAAA4Dc/OpqLVbbii-E/s1600/tulips.jpg" height="640" width="490" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> Tulips and a Lady's Slipper teacup ~ perfect! <br /><br /> Brenda from <a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/">Cozy Little House</a> has a new blog called <a href="http://colormydecor.blogspot.ca/2014/01/tea-with-lovely-carolyn-aiken.html">Color my Decor</a> and<br /> I am honored to have my blog featured on it .....pop in <a href="http://colormydecor.blogspot.ca/2014/01/tea-with-lovely-carolyn-aiken.html">here</a> and check it out!<br /> Thank you Brenda ~ I am touched by your sweet words.<br /><br /> Thank you for visiting me!<br /> Carolyn<br /><br /> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-14751908648344392892014-01-16T15:28:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.281-08:00A Year of Tablescapes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l7B3yw1qJZU/UthL3YuMA7I/AAAAAAAA4AQ/e7ZahV10_Ss/s1600/wt2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l7B3yw1qJZU/UthL3YuMA7I/AAAAAAAA4AQ/e7ZahV10_Ss/s1600/wt2.jpg" height="636" width="640" /></a></div> January ~ breakfast in the sunroom<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ALL1FRUt99c/UthMOSsVUBI/AAAAAAAA4Bw/Fvd5BwUFZnE/s1600/IMG_8459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ALL1FRUt99c/UthMOSsVUBI/AAAAAAAA4Bw/Fvd5BwUFZnE/s1600/IMG_8459.JPG" height="512" width="640" /></a></div> February ~ Valentine's Day Tea<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G7Yom9BVPxk/UthL7tHxc7I/AAAAAAAA4Ao/wVGFjZqmC-Y/s1600/lilacs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G7Yom9BVPxk/UthL7tHxc7I/AAAAAAAA4Ao/wVGFjZqmC-Y/s1600/lilacs.jpg" height="640" width="512" /></a></div> March ~ afternoon tea ~spring blooms<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aB5pz7dqgxo/UthnvXxgp9I/AAAAAAAA4CM/MWmhCTLWO1Q/s1600/IMG_0202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aB5pz7dqgxo/UthnvXxgp9I/AAAAAAAA4CM/MWmhCTLWO1Q/s1600/IMG_0202.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> April ~ Easter Dinner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BNQzSgmHyFU/UthMM2aZ4nI/AAAAAAAA4Bo/90BCAtWh6Sw/s1600/2013+Jul+22_0093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BNQzSgmHyFU/UthMM2aZ4nI/AAAAAAAA4Bo/90BCAtWh6Sw/s1600/2013+Jul+22_0093.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div> May ~ Spring Green<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P9mO5xOegbM/UthL1sxWm8I/AAAAAAAA4AI/d2XaOf-HMas/s1600/aq3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P9mO5xOegbM/UthL1sxWm8I/AAAAAAAA4AI/d2XaOf-HMas/s1600/aq3.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div> June~ Lunch in the Garden<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-efIb6uxg-ig/UthMGxIGA-I/AAAAAAAA4BQ/zS6BBxOEXT4/s1600/IMG_4615_0904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-efIb6uxg-ig/UthMGxIGA-I/AAAAAAAA4BQ/zS6BBxOEXT4/s1600/IMG_4615_0904.JPG" height="472" width="640" /></a></div> July ~ Rose Garden Tea<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TsE3LWX9wQs/UthMI1fLw4I/AAAAAAAA4BY/e2tUtJcrxC0/s1600/2013+Aug+03_0962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TsE3LWX9wQs/UthMI1fLw4I/AAAAAAAA4BY/e2tUtJcrxC0/s1600/2013+Aug+03_0962.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div> August ~ our Downton Abbey Tea<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bz3KZuBzuJ0/UthL4U690nI/AAAAAAAA4AY/kB5s11qLU1s/s1600/dd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bz3KZuBzuJ0/UthL4U690nI/AAAAAAAA4AY/kB5s11qLU1s/s1600/dd.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> September ~ Tea<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JL-Oz9l36l0/UthMDCSa6LI/AAAAAAAA4BI/Dd-sht_WsPU/s1600/fb3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JL-Oz9l36l0/UthMDCSa6LI/AAAAAAAA4BI/Dd-sht_WsPU/s1600/fb3.jpg" height="640" width="462" /></a></div> October~ Tea<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3rnTDFHlvPA/UthL6GGE0VI/AAAAAAAA4Ag/pxxZd7mC9u8/s1600/IMG_6448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3rnTDFHlvPA/UthL6GGE0VI/AAAAAAAA4Ag/pxxZd7mC9u8/s1600/IMG_6448.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div> November~ Autumn Lunch<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yQLSgKpwmck/Uqn5oaq8_zI/AAAAAAAA3WM/U6IM0xaMa-4/s1600/IMG_1214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yQLSgKpwmck/Uqn5oaq8_zI/AAAAAAAA3WM/U6IM0xaMa-4/s1600/IMG_1214.JPG" height="640" width="496" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> December~ Christmas Lunch<br /><br /> I thought I would gather a monthly tablescape to share with you today ~ a year<br /> in review.<br /><br /> I am joining <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/celebrating-winter-with-three-wintertime-tablescapes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BetweenNapsOnThePorch+%28BETWEEN+NAPS+ON+THE+PORCH%29">Between Naps on the Porch</a> today for Tablescape Thursday<br /> and the <a href="http://maleviksrosentradgard.blogspot.ca/2014/01/saturday-show-off_17.html">Rose Garden in Malevik</a> for Show-off Saturday.<br /><br /> Thank you for visiting me,<br /> Carolyn</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-36555037426884592442014-01-15T16:39:00.000-08:002014-01-19T20:10:55.522-08:00Recycle, Transform & Love Your Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7l0m9xVU2gCxwAIp6f8emmOONAvpaAiZ_Wmhf7bFgMJUstapaf_VEYC_Ey8h9nR9olyXKXB-VgZDSOB1iTUvyMy0t1_YUsNZIKc_vNKw3WkXdR2ltlIz1kMAgVpUWfrr6doFLgK2Qf4r/s1600/same+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7l0m9xVU2gCxwAIp6f8emmOONAvpaAiZ_Wmhf7bFgMJUstapaf_VEYC_Ey8h9nR9olyXKXB-VgZDSOB1iTUvyMy0t1_YUsNZIKc_vNKw3WkXdR2ltlIz1kMAgVpUWfrr6doFLgK2Qf4r/s400/same+1.png" height="261" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you Love Your Home? You should!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My advice for keeping your home looking up to date and fresh for a long period of time is to buy items that are interchangeable from room to room. Try to stay with a color scheme or style that flows with the whole house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">as seen on: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ibby.com/recycle-your-own-furniture-to-create-a-new-look/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdL1QIClzUy9wrkqUiyBj9XBlHb36ifTuRZOxdQdFEeY9aC5oxjvQFNpL85lD_lYWG28vV05VyLwnqjsaxqPdeWkB-IbZNpIES3Qowt2xH4BtuVzHS9i-2AMdm5PRRdv4EzvH4etthtKk/s1600/logo-beta.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-TJf69ildQnWGqovuX7UnPnOnbB0C5CvdTsQkPnydvR3kLA1EJIPnEXztpyBCKL-EJHZamw45UA2hTMfr4-LAqrbJx8XW0phJ3PONGJ64BhDjGFPt-6YOeqG65EYzZpWO66H67n6IXhB/s1600/same+view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-TJf69ildQnWGqovuX7UnPnOnbB0C5CvdTsQkPnydvR3kLA1EJIPnEXztpyBCKL-EJHZamw45UA2hTMfr4-LAqrbJx8XW0phJ3PONGJ64BhDjGFPt-6YOeqG65EYzZpWO66H67n6IXhB/s1600/same+view.jpg" height="250" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But most importantly....BE RESOURCEFUL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The above two photos are of the same room taken only one month apart. One is not necessarily a favorite over the other but as seasons change, our family needs change. Two small projects happened here that made this <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/Family%20Room" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">family room</span></b></a> function like it's from a whole different house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cost?<b> ZERO</b>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsE7XE4dqShAyzSpZzdg5RnM36NzNpKVIksBpfv2KGN1O4-_VDwf41VJdKuctu6ZI64ng4TvxmgvFOf3eSU1AHmt1QEaFnjttFu-tQFyniBSzn3xxiuS6WBXk3EQQofBd-EYwwml5hreAJ/s1600/remove+wood+and+save.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsE7XE4dqShAyzSpZzdg5RnM36NzNpKVIksBpfv2KGN1O4-_VDwf41VJdKuctu6ZI64ng4TvxmgvFOf3eSU1AHmt1QEaFnjttFu-tQFyniBSzn3xxiuS6WBXk3EQQofBd-EYwwml5hreAJ/s1600/remove+wood+and+save.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The goal here was to make the TV more visible for winter movie nights. It was a little too high on the mantel. You can view how it was framed in so simply <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/12/frame-in-that-tv.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></b></a>. By only nailing the pine wood around the electronics and avoiding any glue made this option way easier to accomplish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Removing the wood slats and setting them aside for the next project was the first step. Then came the relocation of the TV.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5IZc4NZdiVc9wCEHYl_wne6vtGaELdUeLJh6g-NdgjGPrgMZaZkXF-AvljILpohNr5uuZdnbMJUd8r4N55_Ic6UBcjIYe0tMOtaN5moymCEPGaH7bXYHYx0Ok4WmAFq6IHmqhDYXo4V9/s1600/console+Collage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5IZc4NZdiVc9wCEHYl_wne6vtGaELdUeLJh6g-NdgjGPrgMZaZkXF-AvljILpohNr5uuZdnbMJUd8r4N55_Ic6UBcjIYe0tMOtaN5moymCEPGaH7bXYHYx0Ok4WmAFq6IHmqhDYXo4V9/s1600/console+Collage.png" height="310" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A thin foyer table (link on how it was made<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/09/new-old-foyer-table.html" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></b>)</a> was a perfect option to use for a television console because it's tall enough and narrow enough for viewing the screen. But a different look would be nice. So the wood from around the fireplace was used to help "bulk up" the table to support the cable box and to frame in the faux doors that are actually from this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgionY0gJr8AbbTydpu_ysKEiDHQxOS5-ixIWst_q_SyTYQHEjtXWaJZqZNH7xIAFz4Eui23WXzsnqQ-70GMAqgsimLC8kzZ6oB76o1IPt5bzXdeNXs8A1GUOKQ-7nXJrBIilvWLZIIsdS9/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgionY0gJr8AbbTydpu_ysKEiDHQxOS5-ixIWst_q_SyTYQHEjtXWaJZqZNH7xIAFz4Eui23WXzsnqQ-70GMAqgsimLC8kzZ6oB76o1IPt5bzXdeNXs8A1GUOKQ-7nXJrBIilvWLZIIsdS9/s1600/3.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/Old%20Fence" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">old fence</span></b></a> that has been one of the best treasures for DIY projects. Cut into two same size pieces and nailed to the center of the foyer table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfNE64aKKlXu_YBQjfsEOSdsoXRo6AE7eathsrZV1V_NUGKrVlXF9ovn8BTQFuNdi2nObNGR2tDJ-16iO544RWizNv4OEeYjXWSAs2NNYokNbg6u5F-CG6riFC_vDgdfrrs2f_F62XPT8/s1600/during+with+air+compressor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfNE64aKKlXu_YBQjfsEOSdsoXRo6AE7eathsrZV1V_NUGKrVlXF9ovn8BTQFuNdi2nObNGR2tDJ-16iO544RWizNv4OEeYjXWSAs2NNYokNbg6u5F-CG6riFC_vDgdfrrs2f_F62XPT8/s1600/during+with+air+compressor.jpg" height="400" width="376" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dark wood you see here is from a loft bed that is no longer being used. If you like doing projects with wood, invest in a nail gun and air compressor. <i>Key</i> to making DIY projects go smooth and fast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPH4i_0FsA9nDvWITfHUi2dC8JvfuZ-GXLodyMDTgjjYYs9tMzkapzi_DgG3ko0y9QVG-vyf0Ulqsrns2obtB5OzMvPcX7w-WsUcNC81mAPJjvs0ojHD_kzEWyFQYvbLSQ4W8Lhm0vt1QC/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPH4i_0FsA9nDvWITfHUi2dC8JvfuZ-GXLodyMDTgjjYYs9tMzkapzi_DgG3ko0y9QVG-vyf0Ulqsrns2obtB5OzMvPcX7w-WsUcNC81mAPJjvs0ojHD_kzEWyFQYvbLSQ4W8Lhm0vt1QC/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+032.jpg" height="400" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Matching handles were screwed into the front to make it look like it functions as a cabinet, but it doesn't. The rest was coated in white paint - not too neatly. Notice the sides are all 8 inch pieces layered to cover the sides. They came from the pine wood removed from above the mantel. Why cover it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPvrVihykXNZ2pvOGf_AiQW7cCu_LWY408mO8QVfFHZGPoKNJJFE4U9CbF7i57SsLmP9ZIO5Ne2JbXPBePFXQcwwfxdsLPulp14BPtlvnYC9206H0UiDhrE62vN_eZ5-VDv75V4TQMuSY/s1600/solid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPvrVihykXNZ2pvOGf_AiQW7cCu_LWY408mO8QVfFHZGPoKNJJFE4U9CbF7i57SsLmP9ZIO5Ne2JbXPBePFXQcwwfxdsLPulp14BPtlvnYC9206H0UiDhrE62vN_eZ5-VDv75V4TQMuSY/s1600/solid.jpg" height="400" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The foyer table was very narrow due to it's home prior to being a television console. A boxy cabinet seemed to fit the look for the new space and the cable box required a little deeper top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cool thing is....all the wood that is covering the foyer table now can be easily removed with just a hammer. This is what I mean by "Be Resourceful"! Think about projects you may want to do in the future, don't make anything too permanent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5ROlubSgo_jHRhm-AhyphenhyphenWIWPPAtVVzXcuqaPMeaCA1QZV__Tncqbac5PQbns3rPDIMOBSpX40ki03MonQKtGRZL6d6rcisXAW9pfMPGc9HfTB-pWWMrNxXynmFKlHSWQmycFoIv8Vgdmu/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5ROlubSgo_jHRhm-AhyphenhyphenWIWPPAtVVzXcuqaPMeaCA1QZV__Tncqbac5PQbns3rPDIMOBSpX40ki03MonQKtGRZL6d6rcisXAW9pfMPGc9HfTB-pWWMrNxXynmFKlHSWQmycFoIv8Vgdmu/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+033.jpg" height="357" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You would never know such a pretty foyer table hides beneath this rugged cabinet. It will reveal itself again in the future, surely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are you wondering what happened to the fireplace mantel?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGX56773kJ4Rd_TAkFBXj88Z76ufCmKhaMdfmxowhVoJr-jU36IdtDIMHDUnvPPfHhDOwVj6f7347cL_ah5VoTKYVwnXXmgdCDc7ydA2F0Widc9jYUZwXsbpv3k0dCUDNEuEwvKS-nkPbV/s1600/tv+window+Collage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGX56773kJ4Rd_TAkFBXj88Z76ufCmKhaMdfmxowhVoJr-jU36IdtDIMHDUnvPPfHhDOwVj6f7347cL_ah5VoTKYVwnXXmgdCDc7ydA2F0Widc9jYUZwXsbpv3k0dCUDNEuEwvKS-nkPbV/s1600/tv+window+Collage.png" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The left is before and the right is after.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Having a decorative focal point for this room was very important so moving electronics was the best thing that ever happened to this space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All that was used to cover the giant hole was this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPiLXC2lHtJ6uBBD5hD29Bp9OTWe7294o3qgddweZJAUtDxE4-DFz329d_nmAQk00IzsgiCeouCWhoCYWsDyNgzimnOYQ0-2pCu8eke8XOCoamEmlqvu2hyphenhyphenbgYGZeMCfc0Ei-AZ1dXade_/s1600/3+(1)+old+window+arrow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPiLXC2lHtJ6uBBD5hD29Bp9OTWe7294o3qgddweZJAUtDxE4-DFz329d_nmAQk00IzsgiCeouCWhoCYWsDyNgzimnOYQ0-2pCu8eke8XOCoamEmlqvu2hyphenhyphenbgYGZeMCfc0Ei-AZ1dXade_/s1600/3+(1)+old+window+arrow.jpg" height="400" width="362" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An old window that just happened to be the perfect size. The glass panes were painted with white primer so that it was no longer see through. Small metal corner brackets secure it to the wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(this picture is from Christmas 2012 - link <b><u><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/12/winter-mantel-2012.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a></u></b>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQhyphenhyphen0_P6qliHYq_FBurOCaa8vg3fI4fKR4Skr-p7DroBrUlwbFvQ1hhcQeQhxNR8JlYiWlcDkGJwO9n6AvPGpyjb-sH9tulcskvS-5OVfJQeunT4bm677N7VY2YjMdbD9DBzTeaCcuVCX/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQhyphenhyphen0_P6qliHYq_FBurOCaa8vg3fI4fKR4Skr-p7DroBrUlwbFvQ1hhcQeQhxNR8JlYiWlcDkGJwO9n6AvPGpyjb-sH9tulcskvS-5OVfJQeunT4bm677N7VY2YjMdbD9DBzTeaCcuVCX/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+016.jpg" height="400" width="281" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That cute window has been used in many different ways and you can see some of them <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/Old%20Windows" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></b></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you recognize the black mirror? If you guessed that it used to be above the foyer table...you are right. Just a little black paint made it perfect for the mantel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyP46ftBVpD6u0I0DAgXOaA_3xwM3N6wG5i2eacI6b_yPpvJ03Q1v1Nqq6cvY6PxEAuDspgNJDT8bVwrjeTJd7CpfsgawxDEPBA819w32yamXfl-d6w6-cgHi2dS_6iX-pXqA2Lri_DByD/s1600/30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyP46ftBVpD6u0I0DAgXOaA_3xwM3N6wG5i2eacI6b_yPpvJ03Q1v1Nqq6cvY6PxEAuDspgNJDT8bVwrjeTJd7CpfsgawxDEPBA819w32yamXfl-d6w6-cgHi2dS_6iX-pXqA2Lri_DByD/s1600/30.jpg" height="640" width="252" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The great thing is that you don't even have to buy anything to create a completely different space. Try to envision what you already have into what you really want. If you want perfection, you may need to make an investment but if you can be happy with your own creations - this post is for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPGeGKL2Lpjf6P9IdF349jaSRQ5dBW9cHzzig-BRKOlUes2YASfQ9EfhnUQCYpBN50Gtomp9wApv0w_e3HgOsMG2SZeyylxgmSjFVpqs6W771yNE9o1odXoa-F3maiQOTfFP0pu9bYiqB/s1600/whole+view+of+console.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPGeGKL2Lpjf6P9IdF349jaSRQ5dBW9cHzzig-BRKOlUes2YASfQ9EfhnUQCYpBN50Gtomp9wApv0w_e3HgOsMG2SZeyylxgmSjFVpqs6W771yNE9o1odXoa-F3maiQOTfFP0pu9bYiqB/s1600/whole+view+of+console.jpg" height="400" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The backdrop here is the old window that was hung horizontally previously, just positioned on the floor vertically behind to console.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuoW9HwBfAPfrNJ_5HwJJrsjE9Z30a57HwZv4yYkB7BvD0_ufmnz-3hynNPwBeoVMCgaKbuTma2Vr25DaVba6rYgWTeAqkkONMlrKtxF4VcxPiMJPk7hPwDHW0KpzSRk2py7k5bMrDTWf/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuoW9HwBfAPfrNJ_5HwJJrsjE9Z30a57HwZv4yYkB7BvD0_ufmnz-3hynNPwBeoVMCgaKbuTma2Vr25DaVba6rYgWTeAqkkONMlrKtxF4VcxPiMJPk7hPwDHW0KpzSRk2py7k5bMrDTWf/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+009.jpg" height="257" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little vision can go a long way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijolOG4TI8zdAH1uRJ4NvNN7-fBhWxWFxpSH8S0pGDsy7pT1MenxhyphenhyphenKTY1zeNaHkr6Gt4Pjzlpa35wmklcFpiyUlkg43ldf36PMvCbufAZw93WlvtsGeMCUXolDRWe5J2z1HDQxttOMxpn/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijolOG4TI8zdAH1uRJ4NvNN7-fBhWxWFxpSH8S0pGDsy7pT1MenxhyphenhyphenKTY1zeNaHkr6Gt4Pjzlpa35wmklcFpiyUlkg43ldf36PMvCbufAZw93WlvtsGeMCUXolDRWe5J2z1HDQxttOMxpn/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+022.jpg" height="260" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Recycling your own furniture and creating a new look with them will help you <i>Love Your Home</i> longer and save you money.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKS85mb-9hpfE1q-K9NAd41bJ0JaBRej5hj4kFzAnuHrASeHmhhEa_wMNIGXUg70dWF3A7ndbBDnyw8Az_sdbgCdRJGfA2rqXeBjxWdv7vSE0C9XsdGlUIQfuIQiZsHNtMi-3kn8eolD8/s1600/Enjoy+your+day+png+275x158.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKS85mb-9hpfE1q-K9NAd41bJ0JaBRej5hj4kFzAnuHrASeHmhhEa_wMNIGXUg70dWF3A7ndbBDnyw8Az_sdbgCdRJGfA2rqXeBjxWdv7vSE0C9XsdGlUIQfuIQiZsHNtMi-3kn8eolD8/s1600/Enjoy+your+day+png+275x158.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sharing with: <b><a href="http://www.52mantels.com/2014/01/thursdays-are-your-days_15.html" target="_blank">52 Mantels</a>, <a href="http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2014/01/wildly-original-link-party-87.html" target="_blank">I Gotta Create</a>, <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2014/01/be-inspired-173.html" target="_blank">Common Ground</a>, <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2014/01/upcycled-bathroom-ideas.html" target="_blank">Funky Junk Interiors</a></b></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-82666586754425994402014-01-14T14:57:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.294-08:00After a Winter Skate <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yx1i6JwAZmE/UtW9YO-VB0I/AAAAAAAA3_E/6qKpaaKK0Wk/s1600/IMG_0349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yx1i6JwAZmE/UtW9YO-VB0I/AAAAAAAA3_E/6qKpaaKK0Wk/s640/IMG_0349.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> Hello everyone,<br /> Even though our weather has been very spring like the past few days<br /> and we lost a lot of snow(don't worry still lots left) I am looking<br /> forward to a skating party, and our pond is looking good for it as<br /> soon as the temperatures drop again.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5xltw7KuMSE/UtW9M2Y5VoI/AAAAAAAA3-U/7HMbz48AC7o/s1600/IMG_0353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5xltw7KuMSE/UtW9M2Y5VoI/AAAAAAAA3-U/7HMbz48AC7o/s640/IMG_0353.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> So with that in mind I have been enjoying hot cocoa for my afternoon<br /> break ~ a favorite after skating treat.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4L0_3rGeR4w/UtW9O3jlI3I/AAAAAAAA3-c/fvE5zei-QVQ/s1600/IMG_0394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4L0_3rGeR4w/UtW9O3jlI3I/AAAAAAAA3-c/fvE5zei-QVQ/s640/IMG_0394.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Ginger cookies go nicely with hot cocoa.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-trjcBDM1mqE/UtW9Qads4OI/AAAAAAAA3-k/2UH-ejETslE/s1600/IMG_0347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-trjcBDM1mqE/UtW9Qads4OI/AAAAAAAA3-k/2UH-ejETslE/s640/IMG_0347.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> Love my new mugs from the thrift store.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HmgW6DnU7SE/UtW9SORz7xI/AAAAAAAA3-s/xEf8iLAspP8/s1600/IMG_0348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HmgW6DnU7SE/UtW9SORz7xI/AAAAAAAA3-s/xEf8iLAspP8/s640/IMG_0348.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9s9iYE4OMYE/UtW9TPL_e1I/AAAAAAAA3-0/V7KgUMziZHo/s1600/IMG_0393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9s9iYE4OMYE/UtW9TPL_e1I/AAAAAAAA3-0/V7KgUMziZHo/s640/IMG_0393.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dIcpwpTzKvY/UtW9UZFlUQI/AAAAAAAA3-8/8eOdBzCtxI8/s1600/IMG_0350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dIcpwpTzKvY/UtW9UZFlUQI/AAAAAAAA3-8/8eOdBzCtxI8/s640/IMG_0350.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I am getting my skates polished up so I will be ready for the ice.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M_etRd--p6M/UtW9Z-twazI/AAAAAAAA3_M/-9RNnblaV-8/s1600/2013-02-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M_etRd--p6M/UtW9Z-twazI/AAAAAAAA3_M/-9RNnblaV-8/s640/2013-02-03.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> A few shots from a winter skating party last year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y8XlxrwlHLE/UtW9cJZe9MI/AAAAAAAA3_U/D9y_NgjMT3g/s1600/Winter+Skate14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y8XlxrwlHLE/UtW9cJZe9MI/AAAAAAAA3_U/D9y_NgjMT3g/s640/Winter+Skate14.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> What about you ~ do you enjoy ice skating in the winter?<br /><br /> I am joining <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca/2014/01/tea-with-lady.html">Rose Chintz Cottage</a> for Tea Time<br /> and <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2014/01/johnson-brothers-devonshire-table-for.html">Bernideen's Tea Time Blog</a> for Friends Sharing Tea.<br /><br /> Enjoy your week!<br /> Carolyn</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-51500613872475236962014-01-13T13:15:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.307-08:00Shades of White<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ojOpq4aFZN0/UtRMhA_0_2I/AAAAAAAA388/DBtybnv2Sv8/s1600/owl2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ojOpq4aFZN0/UtRMhA_0_2I/AAAAAAAA388/DBtybnv2Sv8/s640/owl2.jpg" width="392" /></a></div> Hello everyone,<br /> I hope you all had a good weekend. It was very spring like<br /> here and we lost a lot of snow and ice.<br /> Sunday afternoon my grand niece Hailey and her Grandmother<br /> came for lunch and a visit. So I dug out my favorite winter<br /> costume and took some shots of my little model.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y14yC4tyisA/UtRMgGrsu9I/AAAAAAAA380/sjIONgSwJ1s/s1600/hands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y14yC4tyisA/UtRMgGrsu9I/AAAAAAAA380/sjIONgSwJ1s/s640/hands.jpg" width="430" /></a></div> I heard the owl call my name ~ in Sears at 70% off.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kk8cmUodqqM/UtRMjRl-Z2I/AAAAAAAA39E/b-Q_zmw8m0U/s1600/hail3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kk8cmUodqqM/UtRMjRl-Z2I/AAAAAAAA39E/b-Q_zmw8m0U/s640/hail3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> So sweet!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k1D8hC1Ebdc/UtRMkRiZDeI/AAAAAAAA39M/J13qmVLKjAE/s1600/skat2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k1D8hC1Ebdc/UtRMkRiZDeI/AAAAAAAA39M/J13qmVLKjAE/s640/skat2.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vqn-VlxNjtA/UtRMlqkPvzI/AAAAAAAA39U/llKOULLKYOA/s1600/Desktop57.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vqn-VlxNjtA/UtRMlqkPvzI/AAAAAAAA39U/llKOULLKYOA/s640/Desktop57.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cIZxCMws-ys/UtRMn8ZOfjI/AAAAAAAA39k/_WdA67fG_D4/s1600/Collages77.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cIZxCMws-ys/UtRMn8ZOfjI/AAAAAAAA39k/_WdA67fG_D4/s640/Collages77.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> on a different note.......pretty china.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oawyL_NH4co/UtRMpBHTxBI/AAAAAAAA39s/vhQ8h20b2T8/s1600/IMG_4415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oawyL_NH4co/UtRMpBHTxBI/AAAAAAAA39s/vhQ8h20b2T8/s640/IMG_4415.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> lovely vintage linens from the thrift shop.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iyqi-CfgFPI/UtRMqPzODNI/AAAAAAAA390/mB9ESH7CsUY/s1600/3v.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iyqi-CfgFPI/UtRMqPzODNI/AAAAAAAA390/mB9ESH7CsUY/s640/3v.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> cream<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-prdAyxQ4VUc/UtRMm3nSMPI/AAAAAAAA39c/lszRoiF5BFY/s1600/Desktop49.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-prdAyxQ4VUc/UtRMm3nSMPI/AAAAAAAA39c/lszRoiF5BFY/s640/Desktop49.jpg" width="494" /></a></div> soft & sweet<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B_nbMehAzLk/UtRMrWU79UI/AAAAAAAA398/4V44yZ06B2E/s1600/lace+%2526+linens2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B_nbMehAzLk/UtRMrWU79UI/AAAAAAAA398/4V44yZ06B2E/s640/lace+%2526+linens2.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3ztaGrL7zM/UtRMsnpB9bI/AAAAAAAA3-E/l4cmNJKdGA0/s1600/Desktop56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3ztaGrL7zM/UtRMsnpB9bI/AAAAAAAA3-E/l4cmNJKdGA0/s640/Desktop56.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> On a different note again I am excited to be part of a garden tour with Allan<br /> Armitage and aprox.25 other gardeners from Georgia. <a href="http://www.allanarmitage.net/">Allan Armitage</a> is a well<br /> known horticulturist and author and is a frequent contributor to Fine Gardening <br /> magazine where I have always enjoyed his articles. If you are a gardener from<br /> Georgia it may not be too late to sign up to visit P.E.I gardens the end of July!<br /> If it wasn't for the fact that our garden is buried under the snow, I would be<br /> donning my tilley hat and heading out to the garden now!!!<br /><br /> Thank you for visiting,<br /><br /> Carolyn<br /><br /> <br /><br /> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-73923909585359983742014-01-13T07:21:00.000-08:002014-01-19T20:10:55.535-08:00Mismatch Wall Hooks for the Foyer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AxWz9BY0hejPlr7FBtIlDcRzfa0f7BVwPBhwg__jTjqPggngAJBg-ujTWWxjuKndQhvf8mI6U0Ao6gR96Zlg487onWQcnSFM-MSljLoVsge9GehflIt61zbXrAoezZ8eFhtYRFhlFIb7/s1600/foyer+hooks+031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AxWz9BY0hejPlr7FBtIlDcRzfa0f7BVwPBhwg__jTjqPggngAJBg-ujTWWxjuKndQhvf8mI6U0Ao6gR96Zlg487onWQcnSFM-MSljLoVsge9GehflIt61zbXrAoezZ8eFhtYRFhlFIb7/s400/foyer+hooks+031.jpg" height="382" width="400" /></a></div>All our jackets and bags need a new home. Expecting the boys to hang up their coats with a hanger in a closet is a little unrealistic here at our house (I feel like I have said that in a post before).<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSRfxzZ9IXsSCI09mShsZh6DCgeho-D5QQ31MNyy4NvK__69iJW1MSPWL0CEQDn05jaL9JOHelVgK-Jg5KAVwJmCnLhbLMfrqrUJLdYs7s6D_cUWd2pjh7i2vNlUb5l59L0pYU6a4p8Isz/s1600/foyer+hooks+029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSRfxzZ9IXsSCI09mShsZh6DCgeho-D5QQ31MNyy4NvK__69iJW1MSPWL0CEQDn05jaL9JOHelVgK-Jg5KAVwJmCnLhbLMfrqrUJLdYs7s6D_cUWd2pjh7i2vNlUb5l59L0pYU6a4p8Isz/s400/foyer+hooks+029.jpg" height="321" width="400" /></a></div>Using only two pieces of wood and all the hooks I could find, none of them really even match.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzZANXfm2M-X273zRjrgfEz21GOx3X-RB8evWCYjURXO870T9lAaf2IOT7BTEnvQDNyNzTcu5ZioF_P-LotZm6e8shyphenhyphenxlo21CoWpXVoS5yP6MJeOuLqE-rInfctHh_FuVGiajXmgl17yv/s1600/foyer+hooks+026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzZANXfm2M-X273zRjrgfEz21GOx3X-RB8evWCYjURXO870T9lAaf2IOT7BTEnvQDNyNzTcu5ZioF_P-LotZm6e8shyphenhyphenxlo21CoWpXVoS5yP6MJeOuLqE-rInfctHh_FuVGiajXmgl17yv/s400/foyer+hooks+026.jpg" height="400" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Made a wall rack that can now hold lots of jackets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WHbHnIfzYa3JOBHMrM3z7UQagqFuKh0Mhs_bW00EhmHKQ-fiYXfb_LZwfOWuw-C75a7OgFNwYdcLFCDbzTKfcu_xrSXVKdP8RGrF-HPssm2U9L-qlU4_DVem9sXPyRw-OYaontdyD0PE/s1600/hook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WHbHnIfzYa3JOBHMrM3z7UQagqFuKh0Mhs_bW00EhmHKQ-fiYXfb_LZwfOWuw-C75a7OgFNwYdcLFCDbzTKfcu_xrSXVKdP8RGrF-HPssm2U9L-qlU4_DVem9sXPyRw-OYaontdyD0PE/s400/hook.jpg" height="400" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even heavy school backpacks can safely hang here. The wood slats are each screwed into wall studs in three different places. Wall studs are usually between 12 and 16 inches apart. Near an outlet is a good starting point to finding one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisT_d0nQ13nRx-H7u7d3TC4rRWXzMwFiEvz2QezBiJ30_sJ-Xwzts0PehJPjl1aJJo_iGI97u5dj_A40LWtaKNmbf08V_ykJrd6Rdyu3VcuBR5lcl8rKChowVRnqzL02j37fmJkugXsAxp/s1600/foyer+hooks+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisT_d0nQ13nRx-H7u7d3TC4rRWXzMwFiEvz2QezBiJ30_sJ-Xwzts0PehJPjl1aJJo_iGI97u5dj_A40LWtaKNmbf08V_ykJrd6Rdyu3VcuBR5lcl8rKChowVRnqzL02j37fmJkugXsAxp/s400/foyer+hooks+006.jpg" height="400" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As much as I don't <i>love</i> for our guests to walk straight into a wall of coats, it's much better than walking onto a floor of coats. (we don't have a mudroom)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOd6OvM7PdnZGehZ6yoKjD0hxr99aUjWdJodVVjsQoVVU58tVkOZFN-5NjOf4zXnFKMAQqXEh68zfzOfYEvD_7_8SWnPgqIF57Ij1K9NAGWVFDigHoz9M23LuVLKX9tflZEfPp-VBAA1H/s1600/foyer+hooks+029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOd6OvM7PdnZGehZ6yoKjD0hxr99aUjWdJodVVjsQoVVU58tVkOZFN-5NjOf4zXnFKMAQqXEh68zfzOfYEvD_7_8SWnPgqIF57Ij1K9NAGWVFDigHoz9M23LuVLKX9tflZEfPp-VBAA1H/s400/foyer+hooks+029.jpg" height="321" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made the 'M' with wood and my new brad-nailer that I got for Christmas. (I always ask for a new tool or gadget for Christmas, my husband would much rather do his holiday shopping at a hardware store than a fancy department store any day).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHsMg0Deb5FbUpkDIH5zRd6q8VH4nozyNbafaGvW2DYFvu_vR9RYZ9t2XtfHjSCgLn4vPiEiFvGFzGWfIMTfzkl8IKMXAlrrzI4eD6GReDmJrcs2ULfiVK-A2oPktKC4K17FvHvX2A2sAm/s1600/family+room+during+refresh+013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHsMg0Deb5FbUpkDIH5zRd6q8VH4nozyNbafaGvW2DYFvu_vR9RYZ9t2XtfHjSCgLn4vPiEiFvGFzGWfIMTfzkl8IKMXAlrrzI4eD6GReDmJrcs2ULfiVK-A2oPktKC4K17FvHvX2A2sAm/s320/family+room+during+refresh+013.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My nail gun is made by Rigid and so is my table saw. Both have been very reliable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunJxT20L0FJre2IsdJ5NEH5ON6oe5yhJihHbuy3X50x65OFCKNEFVuhjIS3xRamyFenwLghg-n1qxQ3SUmbquaQnuIcoFx3M9ONirLvziSumH4v7X3DhC3CL2XxQ2dFxt3tOfLzHEeqrW/s1600/foyer+hooks+024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunJxT20L0FJre2IsdJ5NEH5ON6oe5yhJihHbuy3X50x65OFCKNEFVuhjIS3xRamyFenwLghg-n1qxQ3SUmbquaQnuIcoFx3M9ONirLvziSumH4v7X3DhC3CL2XxQ2dFxt3tOfLzHEeqrW/s400/foyer+hooks+024.jpg" height="400" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The 'H' was white and I painted it metallic but I put a 'B' and 'L' some place for this project but after the holiday clean up, they seem to be gone. =/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Seven hooks should help keep this foyer floor stay a bit more clear of jackets, coats, bags, leashes, umbrellas and what ever else can be hung.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">......................................................................................</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> On another note...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would like to invite readers who have stores, websites or Etsy shops to view <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">THIS</span></b></a> page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I now offer advertising for sponsors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me introduce my first Sponsor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ontheavenuelogan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivs45ScMjj7A0xtzltKNWjN6eTObBfNjCJ8jDip_hevWDV18mK0N8Yje_7iFdOysx9YeOHLQjOLa1MZlrOJU3tHQuTuzCivACliFl8MXvHE_0ORU0HrCGijytW6J7QABEaHCfRsQYJs5M6/s1600/33~Wreath+Frame+-+30X16+-+200.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://ontheavenuelogan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">On the Avenue</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A super cute website for handmade gifts and home decor. 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It is a Canon 60D and<br /> I am loving it! However, I have to practice using it so I have been taking<br /> lots of indoor shots.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-repNygrBhMU/UtAM6zxAyfI/AAAAAAAA38A/sEbgeRs024s/s1600/cu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-repNygrBhMU/UtAM6zxAyfI/AAAAAAAA38A/sEbgeRs024s/s1600/cu2.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div> When I saw this cute mug I pictured it full of hot cocoa and since I have been craving it lately,why not<br /> enjoy it on a crisp winter day. In case you are interested, I make my hot cocoa the old fashioned way<br /> that my Mom used to make for us. I use a couple of heaping tablespoons of cocoa, a few cubes of<br /> organic brown sugar and a little water to make a paste,stir over med. heat just until boiling and then I<br /> add almond milk and heat until hot. Add some whipped cream and mashed candy cane for<br /> garnish if you like and enjoy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L9MIxR7Vd7A/UtAM8jIoAvI/AAAAAAAA38I/tImoJnpF3uI/s1600/cup2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L9MIxR7Vd7A/UtAM8jIoAvI/AAAAAAAA38I/tImoJnpF3uI/s1600/cup2.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div> I know Christmas is over but there is still time to enjoy a 'Cup of Comfort'.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LsL6RdS6I3s/UtANAUAY8JI/AAAAAAAA38Y/Repu2XH3Jfg/s1600/st2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LsL6RdS6I3s/UtANAUAY8JI/AAAAAAAA38Y/Repu2XH3Jfg/s1600/st2.jpg" height="454" width="640" /></a></div> I love these little sheep decorations that I got in Quebec City.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qcreaG8G3gU/UtAM5RaQI9I/AAAAAAAA374/F6pvNRh8UN0/s1600/rw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qcreaG8G3gU/UtAM5RaQI9I/AAAAAAAA374/F6pvNRh8UN0/s1600/rw.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div> Not really on the topic but I do need to practice ~ some of my Mason (Vista) dishes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MPR6eLNxp3Q/UtANBmuBsnI/AAAAAAAA38g/LK2gP-2_CVw/s1600/cupp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MPR6eLNxp3Q/UtANBmuBsnI/AAAAAAAA38g/LK2gP-2_CVw/s1600/cupp.jpg" height="444" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1SShUVVnGvs/UtAM-clHumI/AAAAAAAA38Q/N6i9Ib1k89A/s1600/blog+January1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1SShUVVnGvs/UtAM-clHumI/AAAAAAAA38Q/N6i9Ib1k89A/s1600/blog+January1.jpg" height="494" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been busy working on a new book(Magcloud) and if you guessed Tea Time themes you are </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">very clever!!! I am hoping to have it done before spring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> I hope you too enjoy a 'cup of comfort' this weekend!<br /><br /> Carolyn<br /><br /> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-5200257502135165372014-01-10T07:28:00.000-08:002014-01-19T20:10:55.545-08:00Scrap Wood Ladder Frame<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LWHsvmVS1gc-PWYrUUgSgfHVIhuEFDz6pZxsOahAjPM0EMm22IozswlJlWyUUQNgf-txZWKUtSxnMG9ydPtMwdj7K-2cBi84A4d59ejnkGc1Q3abdSZUDbcsFj_DzNJP39lsnKckzmG9/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LWHsvmVS1gc-PWYrUUgSgfHVIhuEFDz6pZxsOahAjPM0EMm22IozswlJlWyUUQNgf-txZWKUtSxnMG9ydPtMwdj7K-2cBi84A4d59ejnkGc1Q3abdSZUDbcsFj_DzNJP39lsnKckzmG9/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+014.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This set of horse canvases are one of my favorite wall art for our home. After hanging them in the family room where the walls are painted a pale BM-Carrington Beige, they didn't "pop".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not wanting to make separate frames, this scrap wood was used to frame out the light art in a ladder form.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvm18sGGJlVOcvjuJts0Gd8wZsATJAqfBjEAoQdN8rrApCFFLz3rAZtdW1-Sb7qXMqGl95IxAjK-sJFSE-Pnl7B60McF9LoxMQBN4Q9jJhESEff_JN4Ork4xxzPSwkZaEQ_t2IAGftPRZ9/s1600/nail+level+a+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvm18sGGJlVOcvjuJts0Gd8wZsATJAqfBjEAoQdN8rrApCFFLz3rAZtdW1-Sb7qXMqGl95IxAjK-sJFSE-Pnl7B60McF9LoxMQBN4Q9jJhESEff_JN4Ork4xxzPSwkZaEQ_t2IAGftPRZ9/s1600/nail+level+a+Collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hang the art first then find some scraps of wood that you should have in your garage because if you are like me, we hold on to all our left over wood scraps. This particular set of wood is already dark stained because it comes from <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/04/bens-room.html#more" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Ben's loft bed</span></b> </a>that we took apart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Level the side slats first and nail them right to the wall along side the pictures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9cxwgiBF6Bxh3xRiSx-jpZHbmS4Foy66L3ASKocmCqbXZhIEw-Pp6-67xHh10z2PP4i7uz_SwrRSBUwInzeSxdxUgXKr0P_qSb7NpiKZ55R6kJ1sSbF5ntjKNFmSkB3xRLZ2vVEoyTeg/s1600/center+slats+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9cxwgiBF6Bxh3xRiSx-jpZHbmS4Foy66L3ASKocmCqbXZhIEw-Pp6-67xHh10z2PP4i7uz_SwrRSBUwInzeSxdxUgXKr0P_qSb7NpiKZ55R6kJ1sSbF5ntjKNFmSkB3xRLZ2vVEoyTeg/s1600/center+slats+Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut a few slats that can fit horizontally at the bottom (which I made extra thick with two pieces). The middle (they don't have to touch or support the canvas). Then the top (I made mine thin).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYwrjikrftIKroV848gKZPGn0YP8nKn0NBUABsq2ytwdfX-JLGcsUEILi4VoEoP9oDCA2cqss0CYqyFLONpdcC0VTg4RkouvDeO7MDVYmNIoFT0bHD7jbacCxzn6LT2BMHGJIqyYKtcOA/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYwrjikrftIKroV848gKZPGn0YP8nKn0NBUABsq2ytwdfX-JLGcsUEILi4VoEoP9oDCA2cqss0CYqyFLONpdcC0VTg4RkouvDeO7MDVYmNIoFT0bHD7jbacCxzn6LT2BMHGJIqyYKtcOA/s1600/2.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The tops don't have to line up and the wood can even be different. I like the look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTn2X8i1cKq7YZX_v-dSF0kdpzcvCcsWst0USMy4jL1R6Oj40oNXViQTkeb0KIX9rsPtTwyJutpyM_Ecj1maKiO0s_KyxDoXcTs052K-1nh-QhdCEvTH0Kgzeprd4_-w3moyJLmBypLTV/s1600/top.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTn2X8i1cKq7YZX_v-dSF0kdpzcvCcsWst0USMy4jL1R6Oj40oNXViQTkeb0KIX9rsPtTwyJutpyM_Ecj1maKiO0s_KyxDoXcTs052K-1nh-QhdCEvTH0Kgzeprd4_-w3moyJLmBypLTV/s1600/top.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of the best designs come by accident or unplanned - at my house. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZti7WHyNlLli0Zguq-CaA8grWpLVojlAatb5GJwSW15fGlUrcvbg4hPOOK7sQ4yVLom9dEKPuWKBc1ECtcLiJ3fg7FkdTyzAjniKaugaqUeUMWdZ0L2_FZZR78vRHs_0mlL7ZgPP2WP4/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZti7WHyNlLli0Zguq-CaA8grWpLVojlAatb5GJwSW15fGlUrcvbg4hPOOK7sQ4yVLom9dEKPuWKBc1ECtcLiJ3fg7FkdTyzAjniKaugaqUeUMWdZ0L2_FZZR78vRHs_0mlL7ZgPP2WP4/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+009.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now they "pop" even though they don't play center stage in this <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2014/01/family-room-refresh-2014.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">refreshed family room</span></b></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCHyGHKPZdb3zOVZvExS6g2foYZW841QsmCUKZTSXLo0l2m0hUEIJiOqv7Ad9KLBSo6gh5nVaE82XQpmJ3XPHIzJrD3BlxOPY6ebYgIDwx3bgrPz0KQl8Ds7cQSFmvW6PksW9DWppzZrE/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCHyGHKPZdb3zOVZvExS6g2foYZW841QsmCUKZTSXLo0l2m0hUEIJiOqv7Ad9KLBSo6gh5nVaE82XQpmJ3XPHIzJrD3BlxOPY6ebYgIDwx3bgrPz0KQl8Ds7cQSFmvW6PksW9DWppzZrE/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+014.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me know what you think on my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DowntoEarthStyle" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></b></a> or comment below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66CAQLNqNl6ShVTEhKdXTzN-oSmmk1hrWZDqOJ7YgFGIx4J-eStIVQ7wGhGLMYKnXkSpCDPNxqfSo39zgF6QtIdeE5tmVUeQQUyhr33yl6H0WsCCFl29ibIo-KZc4VTA_-OXUPcaQNivU/s1600/signature+1a.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66CAQLNqNl6ShVTEhKdXTzN-oSmmk1hrWZDqOJ7YgFGIx4J-eStIVQ7wGhGLMYKnXkSpCDPNxqfSo39zgF6QtIdeE5tmVUeQQUyhr33yl6H0WsCCFl29ibIo-KZc4VTA_-OXUPcaQNivU/s1600/signature+1a.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sharing with: <b><a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2014/01/salvaged-junk-shelving.html" target="_blank">Funky Junk Interiors</a>, <a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/2014/01/tweak-it-tuesday-73.html" target="_blank">Cozy little House</a>, <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-166-2/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a></b></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-52971691934863082532014-01-08T16:19:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.411-08:00Cozy Winter White Tea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0K787pHpy6s/Us3m5lXkP3I/AAAAAAAA36c/VL1Wrd0Sm_I/s1600/wt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0K787pHpy6s/Us3m5lXkP3I/AAAAAAAA36c/VL1Wrd0Sm_I/s1600/wt.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> ~ Welcome~<br /> With the cold days of winter still upon us I am enjoying having tea<br /> by the kitchen bay window that overlooks our snow covered garden.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xSDTUT2LO10/Us3m-aiqcTI/AAAAAAAA360/dF9l9wMFb7Q/s1600/chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xSDTUT2LO10/Us3m-aiqcTI/AAAAAAAA360/dF9l9wMFb7Q/s1600/chair.jpg" height="512" width="640" /></a></div> I have the table set for two so come and join me.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LA3S__Svd8c/Us3m6qeNBKI/AAAAAAAA36k/FK1x8ns-IgA/s1600/cook2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LA3S__Svd8c/Us3m6qeNBKI/AAAAAAAA36k/FK1x8ns-IgA/s1600/cook2.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pecan butterballs......again!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X2LHrzHI2ns/Us3m3QzUNhI/AAAAAAAA36M/Xg-3vviB7CE/s1600/IMG_3166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X2LHrzHI2ns/Us3m3QzUNhI/AAAAAAAA36M/Xg-3vviB7CE/s1600/IMG_3166.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> cranberry orange scones<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36lcGkKvf3Y/Us3m8SZTRYI/AAAAAAAA36s/opAxKCjtl0k/s1600/sc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36lcGkKvf3Y/Us3m8SZTRYI/AAAAAAAA36s/opAxKCjtl0k/s1600/sc.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> I love these beautiful roses.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dKvl_bOKgbk/Us3m2f__V4I/AAAAAAAA36E/ByNuRO7Q-RY/s1600/IMG_3230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dKvl_bOKgbk/Us3m2f__V4I/AAAAAAAA36E/ByNuRO7Q-RY/s1600/IMG_3230.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WbvHMXL9hLo/Us3mx-3aO0I/AAAAAAAA35k/aSfEJUR7OcI/s1600/IMG_3349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WbvHMXL9hLo/Us3mx-3aO0I/AAAAAAAA35k/aSfEJUR7OcI/s1600/IMG_3349.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sp30ofj61po/Us3my8-gaXI/AAAAAAAA35w/DUr-W1fT8Jo/s1600/IMG_3343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sp30ofj61po/Us3my8-gaXI/AAAAAAAA35w/DUr-W1fT8Jo/s1600/IMG_3343.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> Some whipped cream for your scones with jam.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KohoospvYdg/Us3mw4cHBoI/AAAAAAAA35c/yI0FaMsDxRI/s1600/IMG_3334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KohoospvYdg/Us3mw4cHBoI/AAAAAAAA35c/yI0FaMsDxRI/s1600/IMG_3334.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w6FBUSze6lA/Us3m1G-mmoI/AAAAAAAA36A/ooPShuxjE-M/s1600/IMG_3318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w6FBUSze6lA/Us3m1G-mmoI/AAAAAAAA36A/ooPShuxjE-M/s1600/IMG_3318.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FuVW9wibAwM/Us3m4S_BNRI/AAAAAAAA36U/_IrrOx58gq8/s1600/IMG_3162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FuVW9wibAwM/Us3m4S_BNRI/AAAAAAAA36U/_IrrOx58gq8/s1600/IMG_3162.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zBsez25a9_0/Us3mz3gQFKI/AAAAAAAA350/dsAd6BxjTMQ/s1600/IMG_3340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zBsez25a9_0/Us3mz3gQFKI/AAAAAAAA350/dsAd6BxjTMQ/s1600/IMG_3340.JPG" height="640" width="428" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> From the reports I am hearing, I think much of North America has<br /> been getting some real wintry weather lately so what could be nicer<br /> then enjoying afternoon tea while admiring the beauty of winter<br /> through the window.<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f_wjURnv-7s/Us30TF8p_PI/AAAAAAAA37g/Vz-c-rJ2KnM/s1600/IMG_4460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f_wjURnv-7s/Us30TF8p_PI/AAAAAAAA37g/Vz-c-rJ2KnM/s1600/IMG_4460.JPG" height="508" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On another note someone wrote to ask me where they might find this vintage teapot</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but it has no markings on it and I bought it a local antique shop and have no info on</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it. Do any of you have any idea on where to find another one online? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am joining <a href="http://blog.bernideens.com/2014/01/the-winter-window-for-friends-sharing.html">Bernideen's Tea Time Blog</a> for Friends Sharing Tea today</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/">My Romantic Home</a> for Show & Tell Friday. </div><br /> Thank you for your visit!<br /> Carolyn</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-58477279095095839842014-01-07T15:56:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.503-08:00Blue & White Transferware Winter Tea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zPHcMU9GlXo/UsyMk3mm_5I/AAAAAAAA3xg/uad26sNAQmI/s1600/IMG_3472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zPHcMU9GlXo/UsyMk3mm_5I/AAAAAAAA3xg/uad26sNAQmI/s1600/IMG_3472.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div> Hello everyone,<br /> I hope your week is going well. The wind is howling here tonight<br /> and after a couple of mild days the temperature has dropped<br /> again so it is best to be nice and cozy indoors with a cup of tea<br /> and a good book.I had a little trip to the library today and stalked<br /> up on a few.<br /> I haven't used my blue and white transferware for awhile but<br /> it seems like a good time to use it~ it has a warm cozy look to it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jRXyLKXU8PE/UsyMjmYGnyI/AAAAAAAA3xY/yLjJPluWE6w/s1600/IMG_3463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jRXyLKXU8PE/UsyMjmYGnyI/AAAAAAAA3xY/yLjJPluWE6w/s1600/IMG_3463.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div> Our local hospital gift shop carried these pieces a few years ago but I haven't seen<br /> them around here since.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vOUT_k_oZ4g/UsyMmSYWtMI/AAAAAAAA3xo/gl05A7FakeQ/s1600/IMG_3445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vOUT_k_oZ4g/UsyMmSYWtMI/AAAAAAAA3xo/gl05A7FakeQ/s1600/IMG_3445.JPG" height="640" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ReVDVvtTd-M/UsyMr48jlGI/AAAAAAAA3yI/eK5wZhdaPrQ/s1600/IMG_3456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ReVDVvtTd-M/UsyMr48jlGI/AAAAAAAA3yI/eK5wZhdaPrQ/s1600/IMG_3456.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div> Peanut butter balls and pecan butterballs ~ help yourself!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_PVJkLSqlew/UsyMnE7L7iI/AAAAAAAA3xw/5JTo1KI0Dsg/s1600/IMG_3470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_PVJkLSqlew/UsyMnE7L7iI/AAAAAAAA3xw/5JTo1KI0Dsg/s1600/IMG_3470.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_lWyv-ETiqQ/UsyMoii-CkI/AAAAAAAA3x4/KQEbgUQp-WM/s1600/2013-12-296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_lWyv-ETiqQ/UsyMoii-CkI/AAAAAAAA3x4/KQEbgUQp-WM/s1600/2013-12-296.jpg" height="640" width="494" /></a></div> As usual,my china is a mix and match set.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qn3DIMAKrP8/UsyMqXBZgbI/AAAAAAAA3yA/piSVFbbtuNE/s1600/2013-12-299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qn3DIMAKrP8/UsyMqXBZgbI/AAAAAAAA3yA/piSVFbbtuNE/s1600/2013-12-299.jpg" height="640" width="494" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> So far, this winter our pond has had too much snow on it for skating so I<br /> was hoping our January thaw would give us some good ice but alas only<br /> on our driveway and walkway! So for now,I guess I will just have to sip<br /> tea and read my books!!!<br /> I am joining <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca/2014/01/reflections-and-my-first-tea-time-of.html">Rose Chintz Cottage</a> for Tea Time Tuesday today.<br /> Thank you for visiting,<br /> Carolyn </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-20268336559923538362014-01-06T11:56:00.000-08:002014-01-19T20:10:55.555-08:00Family Room Refresh 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErlnuBdArsz2cW3XYxt5Hmz8UTrO_gellgaSUB6RCde2aUWn5_JYsq6Nq98zAKXsX2H0j3vW0Vnhk9lMcR7jbQ1rN25mE5YePDyWcL0cYmYBauvwcdZQEW5ikfIrMH_F2cj3inX1QI_Y6/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErlnuBdArsz2cW3XYxt5Hmz8UTrO_gellgaSUB6RCde2aUWn5_JYsq6Nq98zAKXsX2H0j3vW0Vnhk9lMcR7jbQ1rN25mE5YePDyWcL0cYmYBauvwcdZQEW5ikfIrMH_F2cj3inX1QI_Y6/s1600/1.jpg" height="640" width="486" /></a></div>After the<b> <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/12/down-to-earth-holiday-home-2013.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">holidays</span></a></b> it feels so good to clear rooms out of <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">s<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/Holiday" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">easonal decor</span></a></span></b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b> </b></span>and start fresh. I am sharing my Family Room Refresh with you today.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5tYGq-HKIA3awj8yeNYaXRrU-ZNpVBTilrz7kFsWm4MGTailoW5ebQN2TKmdmo6ByZAPr-Y5ynTM2nRRn3bJ0xrpfOpI1ViJZA_DsOgG8M3ScZgIfP_L4_Ata9NutWCu08KtbSRFU8SYn/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5tYGq-HKIA3awj8yeNYaXRrU-ZNpVBTilrz7kFsWm4MGTailoW5ebQN2TKmdmo6ByZAPr-Y5ynTM2nRRn3bJ0xrpfOpI1ViJZA_DsOgG8M3ScZgIfP_L4_Ata9NutWCu08KtbSRFU8SYn/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+022.jpg" height="416" width="640" /></a></div>Our<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/Family%20Room" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> family room</span></b> </a>is square shaped with a center fireplace, I love that part of it. I have switched the furniture around in this space several different ways. This time I took advantage of my husband being home for the holiday and we<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/mantels" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> moved the TV down from above the fireplace mantel.</span></b></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZUjSeRYJCVauN1qP5AsZTW5VRn3L8UhwvvfvBoUseaz1HdIiO9hmeIPtpFfntiZrhbkyF4dqn367SGPMUk-xtSR_M-5VIIPSlKvJ2TtcLUJRzSSs4IeJwyeQn_DKaAlgfAk3kNoI8xyHz/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZUjSeRYJCVauN1qP5AsZTW5VRn3L8UhwvvfvBoUseaz1HdIiO9hmeIPtpFfntiZrhbkyF4dqn367SGPMUk-xtSR_M-5VIIPSlKvJ2TtcLUJRzSSs4IeJwyeQn_DKaAlgfAk3kNoI8xyHz/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+036.jpg" height="408" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVq9EL3N7httvz_v2GCIJfQ2cHV-w2tQCC-DqXPg6FO50qU2NGgxczXErXPYHjL-ZSYEGIYLMIvZh8RflTUDcQDZVEdVnpw1FFMbaSuYKGUDCQZwmnaEq32i9-mYWVqoFMbHt9j2SLHQNi/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVq9EL3N7httvz_v2GCIJfQ2cHV-w2tQCC-DqXPg6FO50qU2NGgxczXErXPYHjL-ZSYEGIYLMIvZh8RflTUDcQDZVEdVnpw1FFMbaSuYKGUDCQZwmnaEq32i9-mYWVqoFMbHt9j2SLHQNi/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+004.jpg" height="392" width="640" /></a></div>The electronics got hot when we used the fireplace and this was my "excuse" for the relocation of the TV. Now it sits on our<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/09/new-old-foyer-table.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">skinny foyer table</span></a></span></b> I made last fall with the<b> <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/Old%20Windows" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">large window</span></a></b> as a back drop. You don't recognize the foyer table? I will show you what I did to it to make it look like a cabinet with doors in my next post.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIYQmpmf8gujr43GFSKaCi2feXMSYbPqFmMFexTcdjjZF7jdEaIBMikVS_iQgLUnPov3pwfCegIbXP843tKnJo3PPQZUFh7m1fNjRyJYTmFgOaY2KgBBiBoZYaCp7PXu-x29hlGQ7Ll65/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIYQmpmf8gujr43GFSKaCi2feXMSYbPqFmMFexTcdjjZF7jdEaIBMikVS_iQgLUnPov3pwfCegIbXP843tKnJo3PPQZUFh7m1fNjRyJYTmFgOaY2KgBBiBoZYaCp7PXu-x29hlGQ7Ll65/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+033.jpg" height="571" width="640" /></a></div>NO, the doors don't really open.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtc-AHE92kHaxrlJfsT4gmS5WVuWQbtMpiNfxejlOmOGi-YHzpM-hEyc4PRF8MmPG2bcMCzUb26Q-OUPS4il1qLfCzZuexGskzhD7M7t9YQvmo1OTzKSM_esW_cZcATM7pGOgv4doBY3Fv/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtc-AHE92kHaxrlJfsT4gmS5WVuWQbtMpiNfxejlOmOGi-YHzpM-hEyc4PRF8MmPG2bcMCzUb26Q-OUPS4il1qLfCzZuexGskzhD7M7t9YQvmo1OTzKSM_esW_cZcATM7pGOgv4doBY3Fv/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+032.jpg" height="640" width="486" /></a></div>It looks a lot different than the<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/09/new-old-foyer-table.html" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">foyer table</span></b></a> but it was a sturdy piece to start with.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQ-n_-nEjpp8WE1-NbynzdXymN4rHbbtKa9zMsvw0tVpUK3hzJuayJyLiEp-7jablgmgL_YGPo9cCKVUOxf6iLpwEt8b-Qwci63K8BIbRa1GM42SSUiRcNkWBYTQ443r3PpiH0qxiQ7ct/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQ-n_-nEjpp8WE1-NbynzdXymN4rHbbtKa9zMsvw0tVpUK3hzJuayJyLiEp-7jablgmgL_YGPo9cCKVUOxf6iLpwEt8b-Qwci63K8BIbRa1GM42SSUiRcNkWBYTQ443r3PpiH0qxiQ7ct/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+016.jpg" height="640" width="449" /></a></div>Decorating a mantel is one of my favorite places to make pretty in my home. Having the TV in the way was <i>bugging</i> me. I covered the huge hole with a former<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2011/12/master-bedroom-makeover.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> window headboard</span></b></a> that I luckily held on to when we moved. I primed the glass window panes with Bin to stop the glare.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFLD4FYDkC11sp-LbnAiI40N_vq9t4hf5tzTf_G-d4Cr3kGLMZI8Dggl5Jfe2QV-KsOzDl0hdkHocUQi9LLoTB3_8StNBLUqUngt2GfpYxJUgEBUzzVNvLfBhlSCw3-xZ4Hc0HbfC9pst/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFLD4FYDkC11sp-LbnAiI40N_vq9t4hf5tzTf_G-d4Cr3kGLMZI8Dggl5Jfe2QV-KsOzDl0hdkHocUQi9LLoTB3_8StNBLUqUngt2GfpYxJUgEBUzzVNvLfBhlSCw3-xZ4Hc0HbfC9pst/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+058.jpg" height="400" width="640" /></a></div>After the Christmas tree was taken away from the far corner, I needed to balance out the window sides. I love the <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/11/rustic-growth-chart-easy-to-make.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">growth chart</span></b></a> so I on the other side I brought in something else I adore.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXZSDvdzPI6aWX_7jdjJxQ9u8OXqQqqNUaYvuq0GAoovm-zgAWeOKbzOiiRfjgTfmL9yVX0eF9WnR7Fwjaoy_UrZTzYZFP7AIgT4CzfpQPMwG4RladcTY9yh0fbk40NX3mCCHHnkPMuAy/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXZSDvdzPI6aWX_7jdjJxQ9u8OXqQqqNUaYvuq0GAoovm-zgAWeOKbzOiiRfjgTfmL9yVX0eF9WnR7Fwjaoy_UrZTzYZFP7AIgT4CzfpQPMwG4RladcTY9yh0fbk40NX3mCCHHnkPMuAy/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+014.jpg" height="640" width="450" /></a></div>The <b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/03/horse-art.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">white horse canvases</span></a> </span></b>that were formerly in <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/Bedroom" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">my bedroom</span></b></a>. They looked a bit bland against my light <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/p/paint-colors.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Carrington Beige</span></b></a> walls so I took some wood from <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/04/bens-room.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ben's old bed</span></b></a> and framed them out in a ladder style. (another future post)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRSr3j05bshGFqJYzHLGKF5twUl_MEwn5Ty8Xom4VcT_SMGK_AdAmoGclYt5_DxNWLQ670r3GsU6KcmvMQ2ETrNEypQco7w8PSeyW4s6sZlcCfc6-SKTEXxLyAMZg97ENZW15WEaf1mVOz/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRSr3j05bshGFqJYzHLGKF5twUl_MEwn5Ty8Xom4VcT_SMGK_AdAmoGclYt5_DxNWLQ670r3GsU6KcmvMQ2ETrNEypQco7w8PSeyW4s6sZlcCfc6-SKTEXxLyAMZg97ENZW15WEaf1mVOz/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+009.jpg" height="412" width="640" /></a></div>I use several different coffee tables because I get tired of them after a while. I switch them out when I want a change. <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2011/09/fresh-look-from-tag-sale.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">This one only cost me $10</span></b></a>. My kids had their TV and XBox on it in the playroom so I traded them for the<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/06/poultry-cage-coffee-table.html" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">old poultry cage</span></b>.</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCB29IgCWQZapV-epD65ehEZ-qYSLzfI1NWAfUk6G8lk64EzdlAOF6K-DAV_KJSImPPcxqLu22LXpJur89WGnrpnW7YA5o-J93D0j7hHjnFTofHdHxsGbjS7ngoUTWUoJBRDzbQs8sj0LH/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCB29IgCWQZapV-epD65ehEZ-qYSLzfI1NWAfUk6G8lk64EzdlAOF6K-DAV_KJSImPPcxqLu22LXpJur89WGnrpnW7YA5o-J93D0j7hHjnFTofHdHxsGbjS7ngoUTWUoJBRDzbQs8sj0LH/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+061.jpg" height="640" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnpG5KT64pH5U-ImA9s5uqtBhBI5ZUbrZWSy_V9MCBT6pv-lEHYfSZGoiEcf56SWVIbSBBUSH0hH1aFDHXqFAdRDcDH7Tq3VPycAQqtcnACHTDFb4QPw6wfLm9l4uC5QjpCi04oHyJoZq/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnpG5KT64pH5U-ImA9s5uqtBhBI5ZUbrZWSy_V9MCBT6pv-lEHYfSZGoiEcf56SWVIbSBBUSH0hH1aFDHXqFAdRDcDH7Tq3VPycAQqtcnACHTDFb4QPw6wfLm9l4uC5QjpCi04oHyJoZq/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+028.jpg" height="640" width="486" /></a></div>Every seat needs a place to put a drink so I consolidated some craft supplies to free up another crate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zRXgvm9a_FmsMnrzXhSgP_hM3t6IYq8NFS3wJvq66QoicwSUPwYS1sOJU0EYXQP3Gsk0QodbGJmRIijC30HHimOpI_2f18MXIlKWc2I9Kh8OA6lCJTYPvqnzo32vwookWvA_evkPMNG0/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zRXgvm9a_FmsMnrzXhSgP_hM3t6IYq8NFS3wJvq66QoicwSUPwYS1sOJU0EYXQP3Gsk0QodbGJmRIijC30HHimOpI_2f18MXIlKWc2I9Kh8OA6lCJTYPvqnzo32vwookWvA_evkPMNG0/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+024.jpg" height="640" width="512" /></a></div> Since this<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/11/old-crate-end-table-candle-accents.html" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">old crate</span></b></a><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></b>is working out so well as an end table.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyb3k0MP0B-9T-voZyI_OND8HKfL04cvWPf8DjZx76CceZQTcoSVIS8LFrq-pDTE7ImNYmJqysGvfloaW_MhseAHYMts_7An3PumAYasojeYKd2bH7ari52ZMDBePlVDnlh7nKhtAP_DF/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyb3k0MP0B-9T-voZyI_OND8HKfL04cvWPf8DjZx76CceZQTcoSVIS8LFrq-pDTE7ImNYmJqysGvfloaW_MhseAHYMts_7An3PumAYasojeYKd2bH7ari52ZMDBePlVDnlh7nKhtAP_DF/s1600/2014+refresh+family+room+004.jpg" height="392" width="640" /></a></div>I am happy with the re-arrangement here and it feels refreshed and cozy. I stayed with<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/02/black-white-earth-tones.html" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">black, white and natural</span></b></a> for my color scheme along with some fresh greens. I never worry about my woods matching, it makes the space seem as if it were all "collected over time" and that is very "homey" to me.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy 2014...I am hoping for a good one this year!<br />See the follow up post <b><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2014/01/recycle-transform-love-your-home.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjgmwJg-CFnKb_-mEDhr-4GPj5qcjz2OKMNpBHYZQQrnibYvdJL1ZubQIkWiUUiXHrpMHXKhxi6s0dIXbwR0ybzl5MUNRt1GI148sUeAjrv8BsFxgNEBbRjwe_bldpOoR8o5PMU6A4yW2/s1600/png+200x103.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjgmwJg-CFnKb_-mEDhr-4GPj5qcjz2OKMNpBHYZQQrnibYvdJL1ZubQIkWiUUiXHrpMHXKhxi6s0dIXbwR0ybzl5MUNRt1GI148sUeAjrv8BsFxgNEBbRjwe_bldpOoR8o5PMU6A4yW2/s1600/png+200x103.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">. Sharing with:<span style="color: #38761d;"><b> <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2014/01/wow-us-wednesdays-152.html" target="_blank">Savvy Southern Style</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/01/198th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">A Stroll Thru Life</a>, <a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/2014/01/tweak-it-tuesday-72.html" target="_blank">Cozy little House</a>, <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-165/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a>, <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2014/01/be-inspired-172.html" target="_blank">Common Ground</a> and <a href="http://www.throughthedutchdoor.com/2014/01/thisnthat-thursday-5.html" target="_blank">Through the Dutch Door</a></b></span></div><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-87068167306512555222014-01-04T17:13:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.515-08:00Sunday Respite<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7pd3_0d1tdU/UsisPCeHdII/AAAAAAAA3xA/NtcNc3417y8/s1600/acor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7pd3_0d1tdU/UsisPCeHdII/AAAAAAAA3xA/NtcNc3417y8/s640/acor.jpg" width="552" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you are enjoying your weekend ~ I know some of you have had some </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">really nasty weather lately and after our storm yesterday it turned really cold</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here but at least it was nice and sunny so that helps a lot. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-him4BPbUACk/UsisIzgGVWI/AAAAAAAA3wY/D2HYZR_mAhw/s1600/44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="524" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-him4BPbUACk/UsisIzgGVWI/AAAAAAAA3wY/D2HYZR_mAhw/s640/44.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you will enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon tea.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hp43GulR80M/UsisKhR9WZI/AAAAAAAA3wg/XdsW_q5kFHA/s1600/wind.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hp43GulR80M/UsisKhR9WZI/AAAAAAAA3wg/XdsW_q5kFHA/s640/wind.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I enjoy my day of rest on Sundays as a little respite is</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">good for the soul as well as the body.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Isokh6U3Yc/UsisL_cbjbI/AAAAAAAA3wo/zl2A9kWVbVw/s1600/1t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Isokh6U3Yc/UsisL_cbjbI/AAAAAAAA3wo/zl2A9kWVbVw/s640/1t.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lDX7yq6RSEM/UsisMjiaDeI/AAAAAAAA3ww/Ara1FnjZ2Cc/s1600/dav.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lDX7yq6RSEM/UsisMjiaDeI/AAAAAAAA3ww/Ara1FnjZ2Cc/s640/dav.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-McHkbAJAy6o/UsisOGrNpFI/AAAAAAAA3w4/WE7RTGM5s00/s1600/33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-McHkbAJAy6o/UsisOGrNpFI/AAAAAAAA3w4/WE7RTGM5s00/s640/33.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> ~ Winter White ~<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AdRRr8aoJ4Y/UsisQS2cdMI/AAAAAAAA3xI/GDBJRUr61Cw/s1600/Desktop29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AdRRr8aoJ4Y/UsisQS2cdMI/AAAAAAAA3xI/GDBJRUr61Cw/s640/Desktop29.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> Hope you are staying warm and cosy today!<br /><br /> Thank you, Brenda for the lovely feature on your blog<br /> <a href="http://www.ladiesinthesun.com/">Ladies in the Sun</a> ~ I am very touched by your kind<br /> words!<br /><br /> Thank you to all of you as well for visiting and leaving<br /> kind words as well.<br /><br /> Carolyn<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-33785236203721202512014-01-03T17:10:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.526-08:00Winter Robins<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j-p7wVKlXDA/UsdAc_OcgbI/AAAAAAAA3uk/F_6f5dN35Z4/s1600/robin2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j-p7wVKlXDA/UsdAc_OcgbI/AAAAAAAA3uk/F_6f5dN35Z4/s640/robin2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a storm day here again with more snow and winds. I am feeling bad for these poor robins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that have been busy going around the garden eating berries and rosehips. We don't normally see them in</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the garden until spring unless it is a very mild winter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V7y2Hq1_Pk0/UsdmuImwGeI/AAAAAAAA3vM/awphJu3sEao/s1600/rob23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="530" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V7y2Hq1_Pk0/UsdmuImwGeI/AAAAAAAA3vM/awphJu3sEao/s640/rob23.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CGS0R5AKWRM/Usdmvnm22dI/AAAAAAAA3vU/AvWjBw6dZg8/s1600/rob3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CGS0R5AKWRM/Usdmvnm22dI/AAAAAAAA3vU/AvWjBw6dZg8/s640/rob3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> So there is a pair of them that have been very busy eating the berries outside our<br /> kitchen window.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> I enjoyed watching them come and go and very quietly I took some<br /> pictures of them.<br /> Any little movement would scare them off at first but they seemed to<br /> get used to me after awhile.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s5mxTJWXmz8/UsdAejzpdfI/AAAAAAAA3us/0psSWAOI2sk/s1600/perfect233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s5mxTJWXmz8/UsdAejzpdfI/AAAAAAAA3us/0psSWAOI2sk/s640/perfect233.jpg" width="554" /></a></div> <br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4PXOyHhN3Mw/UsdonUl05VI/AAAAAAAA3wI/BY1iAztBMZo/s1600/rob1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4PXOyHhN3Mw/UsdonUl05VI/AAAAAAAA3wI/BY1iAztBMZo/s640/rob1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> It took some patience on my part as they come and go quickly and sometimes<br /> the twigs were in the way or I got a hind end! Maybe,I should stick with photo<br /> graphing my dishes!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_YVST7OgYOA/UsdAUPdm-ZI/AAAAAAAA3t8/q1YlwOtBcB0/s1600/or.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_YVST7OgYOA/UsdAUPdm-ZI/AAAAAAAA3t8/q1YlwOtBcB0/s640/or.jpg" width="436" /></a></div> I made them an orange cup filled with cranberries and raisins to<br /> see if that would please them but no takers yet.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Au2nWHJGf5o/UsdASUwR-mI/AAAAAAAA3t0/3BBQTY8PRxo/s1600/wing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="532" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Au2nWHJGf5o/UsdASUwR-mI/AAAAAAAA3t0/3BBQTY8PRxo/s640/wing.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sJOVrApXkg0/UsdAQSgLt7I/AAAAAAAA3ts/FJ7f3S2iUYQ/s1600/rob22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="530" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sJOVrApXkg0/UsdAQSgLt7I/AAAAAAAA3ts/FJ7f3S2iUYQ/s640/rob22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> I can see why they liked this sheltered little spot with lots of berries and for awhile some heat from the dryer vent.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VlJCPcL7D4c/UsdAOq3RnXI/AAAAAAAA3tk/BaR3N2Kvs5M/s1600/bird22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VlJCPcL7D4c/UsdAOq3RnXI/AAAAAAAA3tk/BaR3N2Kvs5M/s640/bird22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OllzZ_fUaBM/UsdAM-evZ5I/AAAAAAAA3tc/Hot-OTSnNpc/s1600/Winter+Robins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OllzZ_fUaBM/UsdAM-evZ5I/AAAAAAAA3tc/Hot-OTSnNpc/s640/Winter+Robins.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sqhPd1YNPpA/UsdmxV0-HyI/AAAAAAAA3vc/Zsl0bxvjEPI/s1600/birds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sqhPd1YNPpA/UsdmxV0-HyI/AAAAAAAA3vc/Zsl0bxvjEPI/s640/birds.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the summer we have had robins built their nest on that yew tree right outside</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the kitchen window. It was so interesting watching the comings and goings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of raising a little family ~ it does keep them busy for sure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> Well ,that was my entertainment on this blustery winter afternoon. I hope yours<br /> was more productive!<br /><br /> Thank you for your visit.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> Carolyn</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-53412314380714655962014-01-02T11:34:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.618-08:00Happy New Year!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W3CqY03V6Xs/UsWy3ji1n9I/AAAAAAAA3rk/xC9mjjzCukU/s1600/IMG_3443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W3CqY03V6Xs/UsWy3ji1n9I/AAAAAAAA3rk/xC9mjjzCukU/s640/IMG_3443.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> Happy New Year!<br /> It is bitterly cold here today with lots of sunshine and clear sparkly snow. It is<br /> not the kind of day that you want to linger outdoors. We have been doing our<br /> walks indoors on the walking track indoors lately and will hopefully keep it up<br /> until it warms up.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-leT6kWv-18M/UsWy6gNh6wI/AAAAAAAA3r0/hKJ2LG1DZmQ/s1600/IMG_3413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-leT6kWv-18M/UsWy6gNh6wI/AAAAAAAA3r0/hKJ2LG1DZmQ/s640/IMG_3413.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Last night we hosted a casual potluck dinner at our house for 22.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4lCADWcxn18/UsWy9Q9fBZI/AAAAAAAA3sE/LoU0b10Vx74/s1600/IMG_3408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4lCADWcxn18/UsWy9Q9fBZI/AAAAAAAA3sE/LoU0b10Vx74/s640/IMG_3408.JPG" width="510" /></a></div> We had lots of good food and chatter around the fireplaces.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kg0HZoy2yFM/UsWy7-OO6QI/AAAAAAAA3r8/Y_VHe-4O4CU/s1600/IMG_3399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kg0HZoy2yFM/UsWy7-OO6QI/AAAAAAAA3r8/Y_VHe-4O4CU/s640/IMG_3399.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> Before everyone came I took a few quick shots of the tables.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X0FTu1fBj2g/UsWzATFZCrI/AAAAAAAA3sU/2aNbogsjQVw/s1600/IMG_3407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X0FTu1fBj2g/UsWzATFZCrI/AAAAAAAA3sU/2aNbogsjQVw/s640/IMG_3407.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-we-P93JQa3U/UsWy-0BgLpI/AAAAAAAA3sM/u61Jr-eynlQ/s1600/IMG_3423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-we-P93JQa3U/UsWy-0BgLpI/AAAAAAAA3sM/u61Jr-eynlQ/s640/IMG_3423.JPG" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We enjoyed our time together but today it is time to purge the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">house of all the Christmas decorations for another year.I always</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">have mixed feelings about it because a lot of it becomes clutter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after a few weeks but I really miss the Christmas lights which seem</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so cosy to me......but November will be back soon enough!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9DqbbTNsQE8/UsWy2CP_tOI/AAAAAAAA3rc/535Up4QX03w/s1600/IMG_3438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9DqbbTNsQE8/UsWy2CP_tOI/AAAAAAAA3rc/535Up4QX03w/s640/IMG_3438.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-33EF0vmRSbg/UsWzBc52xiI/AAAAAAAA3sc/iXN-9Mp4hmY/s1600/IMG_3441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-33EF0vmRSbg/UsWzBc52xiI/AAAAAAAA3sc/iXN-9Mp4hmY/s640/IMG_3441.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pck1yj3s1g4/UsWy5OiJPXI/AAAAAAAA3rs/fjhVS6X1sMc/s1600/2013-12-297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pck1yj3s1g4/UsWy5OiJPXI/AAAAAAAA3rs/fjhVS6X1sMc/s640/2013-12-297.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /><span id="goog_1226156021"></span><span id="goog_1226156022"></span></a> With the trees gone from the big windows I have been enjoying the sun streaming in today.<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4OYDOlw4Bio/UsW8Vp4ng3I/AAAAAAAA3ss/sjj9yTOrDps/s1600/robin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4OYDOlw4Bio/UsW8Vp4ng3I/AAAAAAAA3ss/sjj9yTOrDps/s400/robin.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now for any of you Islanders that are already</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sick of winter ~ I have good news for you</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I looked out the window and saw a robin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(a harbinger of spring) in the garden today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So,spring must be just around the corner!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were two actually but by the time I </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">got my camera only one remained..I felt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sorry for them so I shared my peanut </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">butter balls with them~ hope they enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_tIxww7subI/UsXLpbTDbWI/AAAAAAAA3tE/mzkwr9Ohjq8/s1600/IMG_3503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_tIxww7subI/UsXLpbTDbWI/AAAAAAAA3tE/mzkwr9Ohjq8/s400/IMG_3503.JPG" width="322" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think they like the winter berries better!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy New Year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carolyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-52627657187889782712013-12-31T10:07:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.711-08:00A Winter Tea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xPNtCao2eQ8/UsMBufuiIXI/AAAAAAAA3qg/kXRc3M8g0AI/s1600/tab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xPNtCao2eQ8/UsMBufuiIXI/AAAAAAAA3qg/kXRc3M8g0AI/s640/tab.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On this sunny cold beautiful winter day ~ I am happy to have</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you join me for a cup of hot tea where we can be warm and cozy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">by the stove but enjoy the sparkling white snow from the window.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-49BoZi06sB4/UsMBy8wE-5I/AAAAAAAA3qw/NIYaOD4Ylds/s1600/tab2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-49BoZi06sB4/UsMBy8wE-5I/AAAAAAAA3qw/NIYaOD4Ylds/s640/tab2.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am using my brown and white transferware again.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HaeldqqgM5o/UsMBz5TnW2I/AAAAAAAA3q4/0dR5nW00FIM/s1600/carn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HaeldqqgM5o/UsMBz5TnW2I/AAAAAAAA3q4/0dR5nW00FIM/s640/carn.jpg" width="474" /></a></div> A winter bouquet.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0lviBhwltvY/UsMBpvlkySI/AAAAAAAA3qQ/NftqbU8vKWs/s1600/IMG_2847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0lviBhwltvY/UsMBpvlkySI/AAAAAAAA3qQ/NftqbU8vKWs/s640/IMG_2847.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dg19A1-PL-I/UsMBrRS1tyI/AAAAAAAA3qY/TdeqiQoQ5lo/s1600/IMG_2839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dg19A1-PL-I/UsMBrRS1tyI/AAAAAAAA3qY/TdeqiQoQ5lo/s640/IMG_2839.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pzVxQF48GUo/UsMBvcJT-5I/AAAAAAAA3qo/_qEMvtv-_js/s1600/ging2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pzVxQF48GUo/UsMBvcJT-5I/AAAAAAAA3qo/_qEMvtv-_js/s640/ging2.jpg" width="436" /></a></div> Help yourself to a gingerbread cupcake. Please overlook the messy<br /> decorating job I did on the icing ~ especially all you foodies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HtvdfzLEURQ/UsMB2WPavnI/AAAAAAAA3rA/qr0DI8HKfjA/s1600/IMG_2978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HtvdfzLEURQ/UsMB2WPavnI/AAAAAAAA3rA/qr0DI8HKfjA/s640/IMG_2978.JPG" width="560" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t-iPuub7oUU/UsMER2LgN1I/AAAAAAAA3rM/zBN9ukbH-HM/s1600/IMG_2440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t-iPuub7oUU/UsMER2LgN1I/AAAAAAAA3rM/zBN9ukbH-HM/s640/IMG_2440.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The snow is piling up out there. It seems every few days lately we get another fresh supply.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well ,another year is almost over and a brand new one ready to begin so I want to wish you</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">all health and happiness for 2014.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am joining <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca/">Rose Chintz Cottage</a> for Tea Time Tuesday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy New Year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you to all who have visited and left lovely comments for me this past year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carolyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-25580904969443679642013-12-31T06:19:00.000-08:002014-01-19T20:10:55.566-08:00Down to Earth Favorites of 2013<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmb1C_ty4vpWkXYUzajUUvBiMdELrUZPyTyh4aiXNhIfCTznS9L4_-TTZUJClkaFkw8RuiDnfh2oFqJT5JCUmbgtk0fw_Dlk8WidBZjpV-Ex_C_liL-cs0484s13gnqDJixvn8Z84wLgD/s1600/2013+fav.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmb1C_ty4vpWkXYUzajUUvBiMdELrUZPyTyh4aiXNhIfCTznS9L4_-TTZUJClkaFkw8RuiDnfh2oFqJT5JCUmbgtk0fw_Dlk8WidBZjpV-Ex_C_liL-cs0484s13gnqDJixvn8Z84wLgD/s320/2013+fav.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/11/vintagerusticsimplemaster-bedroom.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAWXbqPj4pZwldFNSU_QY1U7L6UOgb7DuqeVFKIMvtXIP7v-Bd_2znd3b5FVd9rgAR8gfxZrjtlTe0ATl3mjArooVxMP6_CgkDMfm-GB3v5MAW40dinhDqKNSlsYd-AYNVVXrJVAhfv8x/s400/3+(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/11/vintagerusticsimplemaster-bedroom.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Vintage Rustic Master Bedroom</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this was posted at the end of 2012 but was viewed lots during 2013</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/02/decorating-with-old-windows-where-to.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBvIHF-mMXqd8CKL-2Fcv6fzCoMveDUsOPJtQCcR3h_KSAyPPoH9I1mF0YMN6_UzcKF4pOd3W8rgMxIxtOx35GKOc39rG-slh4XPi0YhLif0UMBE5zxorK-wAe7pSXTTgCuy2m8wSHagw/s400/old+window+post.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><b><u><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/02/decorating-with-old-windows-where-to.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Decorating with Old Windows and Where to Find Them</span></a></u></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/02/muslin-rag-wreath-for-spring.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZscYU_kK3n23_6V5s0jq3XSQA8Kr_6NGDIkNj78fyBq4jUjDtVLL2UxT8GBSstQpH_A3y6Dg4DZ8ZpltaHhVXhpzP3Q3sgHrUzOm5I-cRVzSYK-CCPVfSdsMgKAHeTZ-ZRYfMhivY9X6M/s400/1a+(2).jpg" width="388" /></a></div><b><u><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/02/muslin-rag-wreath-for-spring.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Muslin Rag Wreath for Spring</span></a></u></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/06/homemade-strawberry-freezer-jam-best.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8o9VtKA3bIn3cHDS9ze4fApAJvkHFEFXSoPx2kKWxg9mdzH9d4YuqUOMhKWvAVe65fUh8HuYY5jDawrDXd36sDGIGyOGlyosa0dF-wOq30iAQNaIAcJPmyMa0Lt3jdNUExzBPwP20t8T/s400/1a+(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b><u><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/06/homemade-strawberry-freezer-jam-best.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Homemade Strawberry Jam</span></a></u></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/02/aging-wood-and-other-projects-uniquely.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJH9IzBCUS-B_Bj1yLQ-bGHmaGlHn6nWtTSMOg4t25m6aZPT857bGwmTWuNSWPIVNZMGPQu9G0QJujgaJ75C5fmMeljdZGSmBn4qhHgz68ubWLMrYHykz2K_7j9tY417DIA4pN-VVSh4R/s400/agingwood1a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b><u><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/02/aging-wood-and-other-projects-uniquely.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Aging Wood and Other Projects...Uniquely</span></a></u></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/01/wreathslots-of-them.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOUPKRmLvmZEj3cC4rTMYCBd-hEJuRc4Rfd5umQE1m7oPDrm09RinS3IkES1W-lf6v6ltuBv-EQ2Lkd8VA7CoUtyK9ba3LBsDXRqEwma9vmW8KQtRH4VFVmTBeKiLY6xrQul0ij0M45Rf/s400/wreaths+023-001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><b><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/01/wreathslots-of-them.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Wreaths...Lots of Them</span></a></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/01/easy-curb-appeal-10-ways.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-lNTGGNn-qPtDF0hF5ORGdNiCVR3jQLK2Urh_HYZCuNmE6NMbDLaAu_BXJIkiowpgdQ9J6eQB-5st2aRDp1wnWIoNGJjUFh8GhTImM-T2bY8IziQZXS-MGrutLZF3mIeUg1yQ5f32hdc2/s400/kahkipagecurbappeal.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/01/easy-curb-appeal-10-ways.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Easy Curb Appeal - 10 Way</span></a>s</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/01/8-easy-charming-details-for-home.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGiciT924RKuBnfvHrhVjSrNgwhX-AycGUopFdm-bVWXh4cRot6tU1mdhyphenhyphenxKVuWbOEB3i6BoKNeGs-QtgtT4tDRf_kSDUPN1M4Eduh0nfmwXR5DUTvOQv3CmErxj-bGmkMbsTaQPuadaxs/s400/bsmt+door-1.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><b><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/01/8-easy-charming-details-for-home.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">8 Easy, Charming Details for Home</span></a></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/01/rustic-recycledbeautiful.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2W7ANcQj1Sje_cumyZDQhDL3co3vcPDhikMnIlzOhLI7iLJ9pkfoP6SqjB7Z7RsWwcv1OWXo5JOWN6CjBgg_AUgZlRgIaOvxjoWaxxz0IjqE9UVjWWh0eY4Zd869WI_8wbM4xAil4M11G/s400/1.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><b><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/01/rustic-recycledbeautiful.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Rustic, Recycled...beautiful</span></a></b><br /><br />Our <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/p/tour-my-house.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">House Tour</span></b></a> continues to be pinned from most on this blog with 1,451,062 views to date.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/p/tour-my-house.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3OHYcWkmbbO8hzcYxmkZkY6aRE9XWcR1NxfLWUH0PuTI_J3WCpjFgucAYx0Y_xUIonbDG8DqOZcd91AscnJBm95bb6WGJyGe6d171tewV0zjCxSMAl6KhAZ5Xvv7lkDYeg3vD7IgJ1gS/s400/Craft+Cute+Moss=.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/salvaged-frame.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">A Salvaged Frame</span></b></a> continues to be the most popular post for this blog with 317,495 views to date.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/salvaged-frame.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-6gY4armTlKHK0uULKHJR1i8cmaIuBAuNMRLbNvTxkPHgCfmgXaaqfY6mQh7nye8jv0uKBeYmQbapkwka_TtbVLFMWmkppgh3zio9GhP5o-Xs2D2PTtWPH1TGHMxDmnnAwMBM27HKwSt/s400/wrong+side+of+frame+029.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This is where I showed you how to use Vaseline to create a 'chippy' paint look.<br />Haven't seen that yet? <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/salvaged-frame.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">CLICK HERE</span></b></a>.<br />(we LOVE chippy paint)<br /><br />see what you loved in 2012 <b><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/12/2012-top-10.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a></b><br /><br />Well, I need to get ready for our New Years Party!<br />(I am hosting =/ )<br />Have fun and BE SAFE!!!<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy 2014!!!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6oZmlmF3yKEQEEztExyND9mPurgt-M9h3CHzguAvCExsEmHxezkqtWmwmWmFIIRMeFqlHCLfn0v0Ppd_bx1BNwpEc0WGR3sUX_suRJkzfihViHrUQ2GVFRVNP1OHC1emkbtx2j4Zsw2UH/s1600/png+200x103.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6oZmlmF3yKEQEEztExyND9mPurgt-M9h3CHzguAvCExsEmHxezkqtWmwmWmFIIRMeFqlHCLfn0v0Ppd_bx1BNwpEc0WGR3sUX_suRJkzfihViHrUQ2GVFRVNP1OHC1emkbtx2j4Zsw2UH/s1600/png+200x103.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sharing with: <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2014/01/be-inspired-171-link-up-your-top-posts.html" target="_blank">Common Ground</a>, <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2014/01/party-junk-220-best-of-2013.html" target="_blank">Funky Junk Interiors</a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-12447516377493285562013-12-30T08:36:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.802-08:00Christmas Vignettes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BkElq1-l0TI/Ur4dq2uQOdI/AAAAAAAA3mY/5JYiZcDbdW0/s1600/2013-12-218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BkElq1-l0TI/Ur4dq2uQOdI/AAAAAAAA3mY/5JYiZcDbdW0/s640/2013-12-218.jpg" width="494" /></a></div> Hello everyone,<br /> With another year almost over, I thought I would start wrapping up the season by<br /> sharing some Christmas mosaics.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tE76wBvdS2M/Ur4eBnGkiYI/AAAAAAAA3nE/UDqnoNasXJg/s1600/2013-12-184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tE76wBvdS2M/Ur4eBnGkiYI/AAAAAAAA3nE/UDqnoNasXJg/s640/2013-12-184.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> I love this unusual not quite teal transferware teacup that I got last year from Emmett & Ellie's in town.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKI0w5LglC8/Ur4d1fRoEDI/AAAAAAAA3mo/uU4AU53I3Jk/s1600/2013-12-2110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKI0w5LglC8/Ur4d1fRoEDI/AAAAAAAA3mo/uU4AU53I3Jk/s640/2013-12-2110.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> The red and white transferware plate on the bottom also came from Emmett & Ellie's and my toile<br /> santa from Winner's.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FSlCwYcQUpI/Ur4du3EMcJI/AAAAAAAA3mg/fHRbVXHxBRs/s1600/2013-12-219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FSlCwYcQUpI/Ur4du3EMcJI/AAAAAAAA3mg/fHRbVXHxBRs/s640/2013-12-219.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CKtxlFs6zSQ/UsGWG_H2k8I/AAAAAAAA3pk/pZnHymMMMOU/s1600/new+Winter+Christmas++book+323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CKtxlFs6zSQ/UsGWG_H2k8I/AAAAAAAA3pk/pZnHymMMMOU/s640/new+Winter+Christmas++book+323.jpg" width="494" /></a></div> I didn't seem to get around to sharing all my Christmas decorating this year<br /> ~ it seems a couple of little trips away set me back a bit. However, there was no<br /> shortage of beautiful homes to see all decked out for Christmas and I sure did enjoy<br /> peeking into their cozy nests!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4OHHUsp00-M/UsGZgt1kv_I/AAAAAAAA3pw/mz1YZen6eBM/s1600/boat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="438" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4OHHUsp00-M/UsGZgt1kv_I/AAAAAAAA3pw/mz1YZen6eBM/s640/boat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our little 'Boathouse' on a silent winter night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to say it is quite a trek down there with all the soft snow this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We seem to be getting snow everyday almost this December and it is starting to pile up! It has been one</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of the prettiest Decembers in awhile but it has not been windy so it is piling on roofs and decks etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">making for a lot more shoveling but safer driving.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today, I am joining <a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.ca/2013/12/mosaic-monday-goodbye-2013.html">Little Red House</a> for Mosaic Monday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for visiting,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carolyn</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-15510358228113528542013-12-29T12:53:00.000-08:002014-01-19T20:10:55.578-08:00{Primp} My Primer - distressing techniques<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUrD9tfTpyHLnhyphenhyphen2VL9HO1ZOZxjBhG-S6RqUAznoYlQ40XLYcfx68eCLk33Z3F3CWqHg-0SNoczB45RyyOvQ5kksTTTOSgvU5hZd03Q-RR4KZlrKDcRwyaKn2d_eJ3moQAVDnWa6o7nXxO/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUrD9tfTpyHLnhyphenhyphen2VL9HO1ZOZxjBhG-S6RqUAznoYlQ40XLYcfx68eCLk33Z3F3CWqHg-0SNoczB45RyyOvQ5kksTTTOSgvU5hZd03Q-RR4KZlrKDcRwyaKn2d_eJ3moQAVDnWa6o7nXxO/s640/1.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>NO FANCY PAINTS REQUIRED!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">When I feel like doing a project...I want to do it NOW and fast. Our bench in the foyer was a dark wood. Pretty, but shows every little bit of dust and dirt.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9OO-8M7xmuIwnFTse9nXb48kc4OJCKXJiOOaFx5g8rCrp6Lphao9QLVC0VHpTZmc6zw1dWIO5Ka9pdyeU-Vyv4t3tHZKSQI4zipuBQikx3_gwBl5btTuSah3u-6CQjl3nuijbrsfpGD8/s1600/Bench+Back+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9OO-8M7xmuIwnFTse9nXb48kc4OJCKXJiOOaFx5g8rCrp6Lphao9QLVC0VHpTZmc6zw1dWIO5Ka9pdyeU-Vyv4t3tHZKSQI4zipuBQikx3_gwBl5btTuSah3u-6CQjl3nuijbrsfpGD8/s640/Bench+Back+020.jpg" height="640" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Since our muddy shoes go here and this is the foyer/mudroom - I don't want the dirt to be seen so easily. I painted and distressed it in less than 2 hours..<i>.Here's how</i>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQzEQHvKzAjm-2Jl3GsIV3ZLpSKpOKOx1J7hcVcliNZ0-OBR-270IBT7mDGVGGyYiosFNjQot3JRZo97qdzzlMAmFAPtlTOeiMlFRQmJ1pUdZ39Y_af807EozgMkplAiqUwRezroSKdhyphenhyphen/s1600/1+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQzEQHvKzAjm-2Jl3GsIV3ZLpSKpOKOx1J7hcVcliNZ0-OBR-270IBT7mDGVGGyYiosFNjQot3JRZo97qdzzlMAmFAPtlTOeiMlFRQmJ1pUdZ39Y_af807EozgMkplAiqUwRezroSKdhyphenhyphen/s640/1+Collage.jpg" height="212" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 - <i><b>Sand</b></i> the surface with a fine grit paper such as a 180 to 220 grit. I used a feather duster to remove excess dust (a tack cloth would be best but I don't have those today). If you want a really "chippy paint look" use<a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/salvaged-frame.html" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: #990000;">THIS</span></b></a> technique before spray painting.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 - I am still a huge fan of <i><b>spray paint</b>.</i> In this case I used what was in my garage. It happened to be gray auto primer - Yup! Nothing fancy. Cover the whole piece as much as possible. I used one whole can (not worrying about the bottom of the bench) It dries fast. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdn4qovMRMHRnM7uqlRj15m-XF0YwoGzv2tAVAuu6MrpISG0WJh0PTbW2xOl0lezwngFch4ORNwGXM52cFo-ehgkkI1YLfOZalNpgprVXNK3gDdHIWRMxr1JdCvRPokRmQNPELDS5clXff/s1600/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdn4qovMRMHRnM7uqlRj15m-XF0YwoGzv2tAVAuu6MrpISG0WJh0PTbW2xOl0lezwngFch4ORNwGXM52cFo-ehgkkI1YLfOZalNpgprVXNK3gDdHIWRMxr1JdCvRPokRmQNPELDS5clXff/s200/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+005.jpg" height="187" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">3 - Now to <i><b>dry brush</b></i>. Spray painting can sometimes look thinner in some areas if the furniture isn't covered evenly but no worries - you can make up for that in this step. I am using Bin Primer in white (again, using what was in my garage - also, primers dry FAST and stay on great) The dry brush technique is a little tricky because you have to be careful with how much pressure you apply the paint with. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">- - Dip an inexpensive brush (just the tips) lightly into the paint/primer. I use the inside of the lid to dab off excess paint - making it "dry".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XmlihnFbNZGuTt7o_nmNqptb4FVjjHn3RGMi4xlaiPl0mzZqdyjqA65BFs3uO_O5u40tLemBRZJ7QfBBNs0YaF7MEeyFrkTVIrABoXj15FuKp4ZutBb2vDthLn8A8UM8h-aNTMo31xxN/s1600/2+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XmlihnFbNZGuTt7o_nmNqptb4FVjjHn3RGMi4xlaiPl0mzZqdyjqA65BFs3uO_O5u40tLemBRZJ7QfBBNs0YaF7MEeyFrkTVIrABoXj15FuKp4ZutBb2vDthLn8A8UM8h-aNTMo31xxN/s640/2+Collage.jpg" height="212" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">- - Following the grain of the wood (even though you can't really see it) use a feathering stroke trying to keep the stroke straight and long. As the paint on the brush dries, you can apply more pressure. Then re-dip into the paint. If you get parts of paint that are too heavily covered then, again, no worries. Our next step will take care of that. The middle photo above shows what your paint may look like.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4 - Use a 150 to 180 grit sand paper to <i><b>distress</b></i> edges. Here is where the pressure you use is key. Use the edges of your orbital sander to "dig" into the wood where you want more wood to come through. Don't use this grit for the whole thing - just for the spots you want mostly distressed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVBQhorh_d6GKl9fKRxEuD42_YwpZ01jjAe08QGn_3AF6eUk88V8WSIrm8H1XH5l5KOxFrBwLNM3l7OrWJBNfoNbsjneDhYqRUseH7HXL8Be0OSXu_Oxltf3vG8jvS-w7iAkw3Xb1V6us/s1600/3+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVBQhorh_d6GKl9fKRxEuD42_YwpZ01jjAe08QGn_3AF6eUk88V8WSIrm8H1XH5l5KOxFrBwLNM3l7OrWJBNfoNbsjneDhYqRUseH7HXL8Be0OSXu_Oxltf3vG8jvS-w7iAkw3Xb1V6us/s640/3+Collage.jpg" height="212" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You will get little 'wear spots' like these.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">5 - Since I am using primers - I don't really have to wait in between steps because the paints dry as fast as I work - :) ! OK so on to the next step. <b>This is the best finishing step ever! </b>Change out your sand paper to<i><b> 220 grit paper. Sand the whole thing</b></i> until it is all <i>baby-butt</i> smooth. Run your hands over it - it should feel like butter when you are done. If not, sand a little more. My paints are super flat because they are actually just primer. This step "polishes" them and blends all the different paint layers together. You will see even your dry brush strokes start to look less "brushed" on and more blended.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVTgs8adXPfZPZrgBlkjxgcJkML9FLwDVdy7hDWgYY-H6VbPtsTDtevrbzzY4PMR4VkNyScPaH1eDuCk7seFOIQAFH_5iFtxrfyVJ4oexBAnASmEnjTOIw1U_KdKGf9NeGjnk9JIYaQBp/s1600/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVTgs8adXPfZPZrgBlkjxgcJkML9FLwDVdy7hDWgYY-H6VbPtsTDtevrbzzY4PMR4VkNyScPaH1eDuCk7seFOIQAFH_5iFtxrfyVJ4oexBAnASmEnjTOIw1U_KdKGf9NeGjnk9JIYaQBp/s640/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+026.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">6 - Now - you could stop here if you like the look. Just wash it down and put it back in place. I wanted to make the colors more rich with <i>stain</i>. (I was rushed at this point because my family was getting ready to go to Bush Gardens - I hurried but it still worked out great) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aXVXnB_5UM4WHFGI4ZWszgZu1Pw4wYGmVyW9Da8_HS9gy7_P2CFLS_d10WBU-tH5Ae3cbSoyx8Gdb1kjUFYqwZ6ZJyAY5FMrllDBpIG78iuAV2ehdY7PWVK5YoGgi-f6us_hNlIviS9W/s1600/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aXVXnB_5UM4WHFGI4ZWszgZu1Pw4wYGmVyW9Da8_HS9gy7_P2CFLS_d10WBU-tH5Ae3cbSoyx8Gdb1kjUFYqwZ6ZJyAY5FMrllDBpIG78iuAV2ehdY7PWVK5YoGgi-f6us_hNlIviS9W/s640/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+045.jpg" height="538" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">- - Put on a glove so you don't mess up your manicure. I use paper towels but old t-shirts work best. Dip towel in a dark stain (mine is Minwax - dark walnut because it isn't pink or orange). Rub stain on the exposed wood first then continue to the whole piece -even all the painted parts. Throw that towel or t- shirt to the side and get a fresh one. Start wiping the stain off. Not working completely? <i>Get some vegetable oil, <b><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-secret-to-glazing-cabinets.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">baby oil</span></a></b>, olive oil or what ever you have and pour some on your towel.</i> Start wiping where the stain is too thick. Use circular motions and rub, rub and rub. Do you love it yet? This is the best weapon for glazing. I showed you <a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-secret-to-glazing-cabinets.html" target="_blank"><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">HERE IN THIS POST</span></u></b> </a>a while back.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ok what time is it? Time to go with the family.....by the time we get completely dizzy and sick at Bush Gardens - my bench will be dry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>LESS THAN 2 HOURS DONE</b>- just dry time is left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQksIcz3-upynUjzhfNCXXLSAtIgTzXRztBodIovNL45ezOAjAc_ecRvzFDbD4RxuaN6Gzg5ZOx-ESYJjHiyMu5y2gZ1P6HXzjhCC0Gn2-iH0G5zciM0sEvFdJcNz2xA7C-cCSohLG2MV/s1600/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQksIcz3-upynUjzhfNCXXLSAtIgTzXRztBodIovNL45ezOAjAc_ecRvzFDbD4RxuaN6Gzg5ZOx-ESYJjHiyMu5y2gZ1P6HXzjhCC0Gn2-iH0G5zciM0sEvFdJcNz2xA7C-cCSohLG2MV/s640/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+074.jpg" height="422" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I play while it dries. I bet the dust and dirt won't show so much on this painted bench.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtNtE1MYDBf5tKC5Xe-p-LbLGLXN329NUUAgsWuKDVEIJwVCzHJ_7_G5z5w0ARtc5N_r6tBXXP9QNUPqqXmc9HWKX_C7BU1MSZpnMLwrXuankS3X8Pi_G-J7MfT6GFMmSaQcREefqsHda/s1600/Distressed+Bench+Nikon+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtNtE1MYDBf5tKC5Xe-p-LbLGLXN329NUUAgsWuKDVEIJwVCzHJ_7_G5z5w0ARtc5N_r6tBXXP9QNUPqqXmc9HWKX_C7BU1MSZpnMLwrXuankS3X8Pi_G-J7MfT6GFMmSaQcREefqsHda/s640/Distressed+Bench+Nikon+001.jpg" height="640" width="524" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Mazi thinks this is her photo shoot but at least you can see that <b><u><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/09/spilled-syrup-beer-and-hair.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">her hair</span></a></u></b> is growing back)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBFo8_U3x4zSJlXxBG_sh0-5hSmeU_GQrTsehsbX0oWVzOHaLIXZ264hDlgRpYRvPnQqjisqcQKNLex5iK9e83J2w6ce8QgmBNbIApMrz15lcLSPQYp8Or12XAIeGepXt4hhlmBhU5tBYq/s1600/Distressed+Bench+Nikon+025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBFo8_U3x4zSJlXxBG_sh0-5hSmeU_GQrTsehsbX0oWVzOHaLIXZ264hDlgRpYRvPnQqjisqcQKNLex5iK9e83J2w6ce8QgmBNbIApMrz15lcLSPQYp8Or12XAIeGepXt4hhlmBhU5tBYq/s640/Distressed+Bench+Nikon+025.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some close ups of the "knarly" parts of the paint that we all love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXomE3kW4IK3UpPFDUtmHBniyTgFft0UO4NReuKWtVT_ki5N2AI-qfEUoGecrRzh_X0Yu6jHvIwErLs2QhFDduwXaSPDVfG5ouPXaogVlWbZzkA-mRiZ3BCjkACjNfwrRJzSsrV6VyG0c6/s1600/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXomE3kW4IK3UpPFDUtmHBniyTgFft0UO4NReuKWtVT_ki5N2AI-qfEUoGecrRzh_X0Yu6jHvIwErLs2QhFDduwXaSPDVfG5ouPXaogVlWbZzkA-mRiZ3BCjkACjNfwrRJzSsrV6VyG0c6/s640/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+073.jpg" height="526" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">See the white brush strokes?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3Bp6DmnxD1EN_qYKpynVqtXbJDbNKkv7h7GLorIyUXDQHLPB8ocwxHxYts14tyoojYiIdmMwMUBHOBE3GENcTyRTSEFApdkHPZWfRZqgjhZgBGtulL6UDn7qHur3fsKcmxJlTNy-a9Lk/s1600/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3Bp6DmnxD1EN_qYKpynVqtXbJDbNKkv7h7GLorIyUXDQHLPB8ocwxHxYts14tyoojYiIdmMwMUBHOBE3GENcTyRTSEFApdkHPZWfRZqgjhZgBGtulL6UDn7qHur3fsKcmxJlTNy-a9Lk/s640/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+064.jpg" height="434" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuAGHn6Rz_Dr8iyDw7JImoysSjcThHLVzpUGi4Fi7Cy-uWkkKDXIHFPK0mej9txQHiOmAjSdpE2FHSfs-C_6Cli2stSzX7BiWIxhF4sMXJ6FbjFl8vdsNc2hv8_4uGvrmEISh46ql7N7W/s1600/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuAGHn6Rz_Dr8iyDw7JImoysSjcThHLVzpUGi4Fi7Cy-uWkkKDXIHFPK0mej9txQHiOmAjSdpE2FHSfs-C_6Cli2stSzX7BiWIxhF4sMXJ6FbjFl8vdsNc2hv8_4uGvrmEISh46ql7N7W/s640/New+Old+Bench+-+Distressing+Technique+067.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's blended and soooooo smooth to the touch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZVcMSgO4rsCSrrOWaEWLsaJ3Y601G7PHQi1qNt5Y180dgEYVuA4juK2bK8A38uXyl-mxIJgxlOMzlNF7EhJa7dOhFeKDkHqyoxzFZC1DG3aWHTMvYIaHAhl-ipw93-OIHuyFNlLA60CZ/s1600/Distressed+Bench+Nikon+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZVcMSgO4rsCSrrOWaEWLsaJ3Y601G7PHQi1qNt5Y180dgEYVuA4juK2bK8A38uXyl-mxIJgxlOMzlNF7EhJa7dOhFeKDkHqyoxzFZC1DG3aWHTMvYIaHAhl-ipw93-OIHuyFNlLA60CZ/s640/Distressed+Bench+Nikon+006.jpg" height="640" width="444" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Before was pretty but now I won't have to dust as much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/10/rustic-bench-back-in-foyer.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">BEFORE</span></b></a>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMUVY-dX38imOnJV4jxuWbeB92RmVm-0jslVldfhTxbOhJh0ISYenFGacF-fRz32U6h6CAOvWJhnfuLIBFh_UZ2aFZfC4OyErVqO7QozQJ2bv0qFnSHE0e7Ln3IMx9uCQZXn1sM0RTj6p/s1600/Bench+Back+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMUVY-dX38imOnJV4jxuWbeB92RmVm-0jslVldfhTxbOhJh0ISYenFGacF-fRz32U6h6CAOvWJhnfuLIBFh_UZ2aFZfC4OyErVqO7QozQJ2bv0qFnSHE0e7Ln3IMx9uCQZXn1sM0RTj6p/s640/Bench+Back+020.jpg" height="640" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Easy cleaning, easy updates and fast projects. That's for me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChaM7P9ZbhItqaULJrPY4H6hzCd1EuL-Wyl4diM0nfYpcltMU9BJmcmgCmpyKWLCGsN716p5iK5rBZMCERi7CrQQ6X3YmiwiL3wWCBWH-xjFjNSMcQHf2Y2kEvs9pm0iDCd0DBU_KBInl/s1600/Distressed+Bench+Nikon+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChaM7P9ZbhItqaULJrPY4H6hzCd1EuL-Wyl4diM0nfYpcltMU9BJmcmgCmpyKWLCGsN716p5iK5rBZMCERi7CrQQ6X3YmiwiL3wWCBWH-xjFjNSMcQHf2Y2kEvs9pm0iDCd0DBU_KBInl/s640/Distressed+Bench+Nikon+007.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you like the scrap wood back to my bench you can see that post <b><u><a href="http://downtoearthstyle.blogspot.com/2013/10/rustic-bench-back-in-foyer.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a></u></b>.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Another reason why I like the bench painted is that the flooring in the foyer is a slightly different color than the kitchen floors so there aren't as many colors of competing woods in this area.</div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div style="text-align: left;">When distressing - it doesn't have to be perfect - too perfectly placed distress marks make it look fake. Try my techniques and let me know how they work for you on my FACEBOOK page <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DowntoEarthStyle" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a></b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrkxqmViLWO3RTVEO2QydDllf2Zrr8bL6O4Pr7GkbcyLONuzNg0BGggtbu0-smgYRlaRVCnf3tZo-2VKk8gqsV0YhnANDb17BPI-G7_y6Vd-j61GNZIwsIsF0_E4nojGGTSRAtfsYeTrC/s1600/png+200x103.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrkxqmViLWO3RTVEO2QydDllf2Zrr8bL6O4Pr7GkbcyLONuzNg0BGggtbu0-smgYRlaRVCnf3tZo-2VKk8gqsV0YhnANDb17BPI-G7_y6Vd-j61GNZIwsIsF0_E4nojGGTSRAtfsYeTrC/s1600/png+200x103.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">BTW...Bush Gardens was way fun. Christmas Town was amazing but next year we are<i> not</i> going on a Saturday - too crowded!<br /><br />Sharing with:<a href="http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/2013/12/knick-of-time-tuesday-118-vintage.html" target="_blank"> <b>Knick of Time</b></a>, <b><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-164/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a></b><br />This post was featured at ...</div><div align="center"><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" title="My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia"><img alt="My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia" src="http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy39/Kristinsal/TuesdaysTreasuresbutton.png" style="border: none;" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-75354864951326218942013-12-28T14:49:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.893-08:00Snowy Days!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><hr /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><embed height="490" pluginspage=" http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src=" http://atelierflont-rosesandotherseasons.com/ANIM-FLASH/carolyn/CA-Christmas-02.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="715"></embed></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><embed height="630" pluginspage=" http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src=" http://atelierflont-rosesandotherseasons.com/ANIM-FLASH/carolyn/CA-Christmas-01.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="416"></embed></span></span></span></div><hr /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iHNyQO61N0I/Ur4kwdp1UtI/AAAAAAAA3og/QvNgBk9e8-o/s1600/IMG_2515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iHNyQO61N0I/Ur4kwdp1UtI/AAAAAAAA3og/QvNgBk9e8-o/s640/IMG_2515.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first two photos with the snowflake effect were sent to me from Helene an artist from France ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Helene choose these two pics from my blog and added the snowflakes and sent them to me....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">thank you, Helene! Now, if you have not visited <a href="http://heleneflont.blogspot.ca/">Helene Flont </a>before I know you will enjoy </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">your visit as she has one of the coziest Christmas settings in her last post but also she </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">paints beautiful pictures of roses etc. and has an amazing garden besides. To see</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">her art go to the blog on her sidebar or click <a href="http://laboutique-atelier-flont.blogspot.ca/">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cyFk-hx-FZI/Ur4kzUqVhUI/AAAAAAAA3ns/pggYh_0_ZW8/s1600/IMG_2548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cyFk-hx-FZI/Ur4kzUqVhUI/AAAAAAAA3ns/pggYh_0_ZW8/s640/IMG_2548.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F-MmhO4BoxA/Ur4lBrylK7I/AAAAAAAA3oQ/hJcbxU58cp8/s1600/IMG_2569.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F-MmhO4BoxA/Ur4lBrylK7I/AAAAAAAA3oQ/hJcbxU58cp8/s640/IMG_2569.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The lilacs are covered in snow.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8K51GU8-hKQ/Ur4k9Cgm5KI/AAAAAAAA3oI/BVB8p6gySmI/s1600/IMG_2521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8K51GU8-hKQ/Ur4k9Cgm5KI/AAAAAAAA3oI/BVB8p6gySmI/s640/IMG_2521.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Definitely, lots of snow for Christmas!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0XA-8CwzrAc/Ur4k7RqN1bI/AAAAAAAA3oA/ev7bVxGyklw/s1600/IMG_2528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0XA-8CwzrAc/Ur4k7RqN1bI/AAAAAAAA3oA/ev7bVxGyklw/s640/IMG_2528.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2ckt_2yBNiM/Ur4k5DRqEvI/AAAAAAAA3n4/E_F4FIvBNcg/s1600/IMG_2577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2ckt_2yBNiM/Ur4k5DRqEvI/AAAAAAAA3n4/E_F4FIvBNcg/s640/IMG_2577.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eip88w0jkAI/Ur4k156taHI/AAAAAAAA3oc/nbMapZ9Fj4c/s1600/IMG_2562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eip88w0jkAI/Ur4k156taHI/AAAAAAAA3oc/nbMapZ9Fj4c/s640/IMG_2562.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-15qku2-EmvI/Ur4d5vM_cFI/AAAAAAAA3nY/5r58mC4oVF0/s1600/2013-12-25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-15qku2-EmvI/Ur4d5vM_cFI/AAAAAAAA3nY/5r58mC4oVF0/s640/2013-12-25.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--Pv322cdZKY/Ur9dzCPYatI/AAAAAAAA3pI/FFZRMs2-KYY/s1600/Collages142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--Pv322cdZKY/Ur9dzCPYatI/AAAAAAAA3pI/FFZRMs2-KYY/s640/Collages142.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DmUuBBx-FnU/Ur9d3r91JwI/AAAAAAAA3pQ/yJIUIX_ICX4/s1600/2013-12-2121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DmUuBBx-FnU/Ur9d3r91JwI/AAAAAAAA3pQ/yJIUIX_ICX4/s640/2013-12-2121.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas. We had a beautiful white one here with the<br /> the trees all laden with snow,some gently falling snowflakes and even a little sunshine.<br /> However,everyday we seem to get a little more snow and another storm is on<br /> the way for Sunday!<br /> <br /> Thank you for your visit,<br /> Carolyn<br /> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-8544326080958483712013-12-27T07:58:00.000-08:002014-01-19T20:10:55.589-08:00{ Eat Fresh } Kitchen Valance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJ5U6ni7gvxzR6WRUI3VDaNCbwkAScwQK9sjKAn9FmrB13gguleJqH0eIPIHLJqgjc0m7yYwXtnQez-L1wRKFg_XeyqD8RkcUfJoQBklhIHAo-gj2XGAz-siQodoED9TAba_YYWgrs9H-/s1600/Christmas+2013+Eat+Fresh+085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJ5U6ni7gvxzR6WRUI3VDaNCbwkAScwQK9sjKAn9FmrB13gguleJqH0eIPIHLJqgjc0m7yYwXtnQez-L1wRKFg_XeyqD8RkcUfJoQBklhIHAo-gj2XGAz-siQodoED9TAba_YYWgrs9H-/s640/Christmas+2013+Eat+Fresh+085.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello...I hope everybody had a great Christmas. Now I am ready for a refresh of my home, starting in the kitchen. One thing I really want to do for my family (and myself) in this new year is to "eat fresh". I am not one that loves to grocery shop but eating fruits and vegetables requires a little more effort than I have been giving in that area. So I am planning to make visits to the produce department and farmers markets part of my daily routine this year.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVKlKSt-7P219z8kC8dIhlTsYuQVLBNm10BdLLEczU0_GOy9xD_VEg2Gi5iMuKddYS3GaBTmOIYmbsjj9YsLI6iNzpvEsOx77Dos1HVNQ6g8AvTDPTR6uZqQg_0DJpBPeVBpzs5hSyjkd/s1600/1+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVKlKSt-7P219z8kC8dIhlTsYuQVLBNm10BdLLEczU0_GOy9xD_VEg2Gi5iMuKddYS3GaBTmOIYmbsjj9YsLI6iNzpvEsOx77Dos1HVNQ6g8AvTDPTR6uZqQg_0DJpBPeVBpzs5hSyjkd/s640/1+Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So with that goal in mind, I made a small reminder to myself right where I will see it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used inexpensive muslin fabric folded in half and ironed. Folded the edges in about an inch and used some fabric fusion to keep them in place. With a sharpie marker I wrote "fresh" in my own 'imperfect' cursive. Then placed the word EAT slightly above with simple stencils and traced each letter. Then filled those letters in with the black sharpie marker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hmlKGi5m4C0PxXiagkg43Teb-f42_wDgVF0KRad9MbpaW93fN4yq_zKe9mDUQRY7Xs5CS5WZZQ-FlILA9c8DIHIgaAS1gTdv2ni8TbnbHc-pKP-6pNFuedKR_eD5UanNJP8StNz3C7yY/s1600/Eat+Fresh+Valance+012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hmlKGi5m4C0PxXiagkg43Teb-f42_wDgVF0KRad9MbpaW93fN4yq_zKe9mDUQRY7Xs5CS5WZZQ-FlILA9c8DIHIgaAS1gTdv2ni8TbnbHc-pKP-6pNFuedKR_eD5UanNJP8StNz3C7yY/s640/Eat+Fresh+Valance+012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like when kitchens have the single word EAT in them but I don't need to be reminded to just EAT - I was thinking at one point to put DON"T EAT in my kitchen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatTHp_GYAm63eomRcJQKjH8DMKVj1jN37VjY6HLq4JREY0ROUtncEgLi0jErYmBSl04WYKxjQyarcCWM7BCzGeVypETvWG8j_Evb0-eeZA02EACfhYBhD6HEJlI8itPGOW9NlrcVpX3KR/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatTHp_GYAm63eomRcJQKjH8DMKVj1jN37VjY6HLq4JREY0ROUtncEgLi0jErYmBSl04WYKxjQyarcCWM7BCzGeVypETvWG8j_Evb0-eeZA02EACfhYBhD6HEJlI8itPGOW9NlrcVpX3KR/s640/1.jpg" width="534" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywFFNVBKqHzlg_A8OOKHOUlS81FKrbjo8-lzonvMPqHGj0Pz8Q-kDgRa1APolOh7LNequkgSN1o4sSH8wQAV3DQHts6kxxzZlqeigmuyOFkkQOjNhB9-xRrCRKeHj9_YB-VM5EJnRX6FY/s1600/Eat+Fresh+Valance+024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywFFNVBKqHzlg_A8OOKHOUlS81FKrbjo8-lzonvMPqHGj0Pz8Q-kDgRa1APolOh7LNequkgSN1o4sSH8wQAV3DQHts6kxxzZlqeigmuyOFkkQOjNhB9-xRrCRKeHj9_YB-VM5EJnRX6FY/s640/Eat+Fresh+Valance+024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The valance is simple and light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-arDzVPXO6ewR2u4YW5RWhTf1FfXbyl5U6Vnrs6-Fa0EyV414oEEPPjoJ_0dLEHnJ6mUlSg_dxzjkh2O8OttcDWD_81a_fvnmu8iyMKovb3ULc8mgpGquuE-7E6FIWMoxyiASJLWL3O3/s1600/Christmas+2013+Eat+Fresh+082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-arDzVPXO6ewR2u4YW5RWhTf1FfXbyl5U6Vnrs6-Fa0EyV414oEEPPjoJ_0dLEHnJ6mUlSg_dxzjkh2O8OttcDWD_81a_fvnmu8iyMKovb3ULc8mgpGquuE-7E6FIWMoxyiASJLWL3O3/s640/Christmas+2013+Eat+Fresh+082.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With my New Years Resolution written all over it....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">EAT fresh</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">My little boy asked me "Is this for Subway?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2WRsq8PT6nGIUU5tYFZY7p2UQQ6AiZGlTS3o16HAj_deP_jtYTn4tjguZPXfkGY2QaHypLXH6TAaUZSyLDh-b1qCTjTJrnH89systARpeoqAKcz5ix7xe35Mzi-JySCFani_7AGUuowd/s1600/png+200x103.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2WRsq8PT6nGIUU5tYFZY7p2UQQ6AiZGlTS3o16HAj_deP_jtYTn4tjguZPXfkGY2QaHypLXH6TAaUZSyLDh-b1qCTjTJrnH89systARpeoqAKcz5ix7xe35Mzi-JySCFani_7AGUuowd/s1600/png+200x103.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-6453241731374890492013-12-24T12:24:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:35.985-08:00Merry Christmas!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_w1beXKgUr4/Urnptf4GDiI/AAAAAAAA3l4/aOCR5DHCq-k/s1600/Collages119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_w1beXKgUr4/Urnptf4GDiI/AAAAAAAA3l4/aOCR5DHCq-k/s640/Collages119.jpg" width="494" /></a></div> Merry Christmas!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fGD8mzsF2T4/UrnpMmDV8aI/AAAAAAAA3j0/VxxjgWi2GfQ/s1600/IMG_2269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fGD8mzsF2T4/UrnpMmDV8aI/AAAAAAAA3j0/VxxjgWi2GfQ/s640/IMG_2269.JPG" width="454" /></a></div> We are having our family for Christmas dinner so I have set the tables.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IhTwIE_W3Dw/UrnpK9Lp1II/AAAAAAAA3j4/LZLFOGvppUs/s1600/IMG_2216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IhTwIE_W3Dw/UrnpK9Lp1II/AAAAAAAA3j4/LZLFOGvppUs/s640/IMG_2216.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tdgnqeFE4Nk/UrnpJKEvWGI/AAAAAAAA3jo/clDXeeszCf4/s1600/IMG_2271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a6jnN-9cN2c/Urnpkt-9pYI/AAAAAAAA3lw/PQ9R30hk8fg/s640/IMG_2236.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RUs04lM47Sk/UrnrWpewDoI/AAAAAAAA3mE/daGJe5Gthhg/s1600/IMG_2280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RUs04lM47Sk/UrnrWpewDoI/AAAAAAAA3mE/daGJe5Gthhg/s640/IMG_2280.JPG" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><embed height="490" pluginspage=" http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src=" http://atelierflont-rosesandotherseasons.com/ANIM-FLASH/carolyn/CA-Christmas-02.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="715"></embed></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><embed height="630" pluginspage=" http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src=" http://atelierflont-rosesandotherseasons.com/ANIM-FLASH/carolyn/CA-Christmas-01.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="416"></embed></span></span></span></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> A couple of sticky date puddings are just out of the oven so I think<br /> that is the last of my Christmas chores done......and not a minute too<br /> soon! Before I go to visit my Mom I want to wish you all a very<br /> Merry Christmas and may you be blessed with love, joy,peace and<br /> health!<br /><br /> Blessings one and all!<br /> Carolyn</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-67897242605756206852013-12-23T12:58:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:36.077-08:00 Christmas Baking & Tea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-prkrivTH-P0/Urifgkeq80I/AAAAAAAA3jY/q8RZegBtvEw/s1600/IMG_2053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-prkrivTH-P0/Urifgkeq80I/AAAAAAAA3jY/q8RZegBtvEw/s640/IMG_2053.JPG" width="508" /></a></div> Hello everyone,<br /> I seem to be late this year with getting things done so I am just getting<br /> some Christmas baking done now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U5vMSmCHDZU/UrifZbTri7I/AAAAAAAA3io/uM59bWTG3GQ/s1600/IMG_2029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U5vMSmCHDZU/UrifZbTri7I/AAAAAAAA3io/uM59bWTG3GQ/s640/IMG_2029.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course, I made my traditional gingerbread cookies that I have been making</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> every Christmas since my children were babies and the pecan butterballs have</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Been a favorite the past several years as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6boN_uH8SYk/UrifTTNrjSI/AAAAAAAA3iA/NT-ynm4ONNI/s1600/IMG_2077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6boN_uH8SYk/UrifTTNrjSI/AAAAAAAA3iA/NT-ynm4ONNI/s640/IMG_2077.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I think it is time for a tea break.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Djf9DpKrk4M/UrifUmivbUI/AAAAAAAA3iI/3ocn2SyoJ2g/s1600/IMG_2063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Djf9DpKrk4M/UrifUmivbUI/AAAAAAAA3iI/3ocn2SyoJ2g/s640/IMG_2063.JPG" width="474" /></a></div> A cup for you and one for me!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z4Hb4y8axf8/UrifcG2G9bI/AAAAAAAA3i4/fh2D2l2FUsY/s1600/IMG_2005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z4Hb4y8axf8/UrifcG2G9bI/AAAAAAAA3i4/fh2D2l2FUsY/s640/IMG_2005.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> I also made these Apple Cranberry Crumble Muffins.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-COJWw1uqXLc/UrifW9qKlVI/AAAAAAAA3iY/zW-d4-p8VWI/s1600/IMG_2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-COJWw1uqXLc/UrifW9qKlVI/AAAAAAAA3iY/zW-d4-p8VWI/s640/IMG_2011.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vVz576NgXe8/UrifYH6accI/AAAAAAAA3ig/dExEnO9yXBA/s1600/IMG_2027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vVz576NgXe8/UrifYH6accI/AAAAAAAA3ig/dExEnO9yXBA/s640/IMG_2027.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n7EfoVeDQDo/UriffYIUT0I/AAAAAAAA3jQ/WfjmOC-6akg/s1600/IMG_2008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n7EfoVeDQDo/UriffYIUT0I/AAAAAAAA3jQ/WfjmOC-6akg/s640/IMG_2008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Pecan Butter Balls<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VL-FaNi9SHQ/UrifRWm94II/AAAAAAAA3hw/gd9OaNMJ590/s1600/IMG_2016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VL-FaNi9SHQ/UrifRWm94II/AAAAAAAA3hw/gd9OaNMJ590/s640/IMG_2016.JPG" width="524" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Apa-Wl5rBM/UrifQdEo0KI/AAAAAAAA3hs/7iK-768-r5o/s1600/IMG_2048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Apa-Wl5rBM/UrifQdEo0KI/AAAAAAAA3hs/7iK-768-r5o/s640/IMG_2048.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ewugPCVLnCA/UrifdOQHUcI/AAAAAAAA3jA/GJ7O-PC_hIs/s1600/IMG_2003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ewugPCVLnCA/UrifdOQHUcI/AAAAAAAA3jA/GJ7O-PC_hIs/s640/IMG_2003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iOYW7dYhGUA/UrifeIitt2I/AAAAAAAA3jI/OQiZRvMe1YY/s1600/IMG_2004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iOYW7dYhGUA/UrifeIitt2I/AAAAAAAA3jI/OQiZRvMe1YY/s640/IMG_2004.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These muffins from the Robin Hood cookbook are delicious.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FHuU3GdyE6g/UrifSfSn3rI/AAAAAAAA3h4/abTHjaLRhcw/s1600/IMG_2022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FHuU3GdyE6g/UrifSfSn3rI/AAAAAAAA3h4/abTHjaLRhcw/s640/IMG_2022.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cookies on my Vista plate by Mason.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/OExXItDyWEY?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will leave you with one of my favorite Christmas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">songs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> sung by Becky Kelley .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I am joining <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca/2013/12/an-angelic-tea-for-celebrate-season.html">Rose Chintz Cottage</a> for Tea Time Tuesday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I plan to do one more post before Christmas and then I am taking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a little break.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carolyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-67573350787112863882013-12-22T13:28:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:36.090-08:00A White Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UKp-o6md2qo/UrdVFYZNXGI/AAAAAAAA3g8/32yfFwLp66s/s1600/skates222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UKp-o6md2qo/UrdVFYZNXGI/AAAAAAAA3g8/32yfFwLp66s/s640/skates222.jpg" width="448" /></a></div> Sunday Blessings<br /> On this last Advent Sunday before Christmas we are enjoying the beauty<br /> of a Winter Wonderland. However, our special Christmas service tonight<br /> had to be postponed until tomorrow night due to bad roads.Winter has<br /> really settled in and I admit I love it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c3UUo8Zhtb8/UrdRUp9MY8I/AAAAAAAA3fY/Y0Fi63hJD6M/s1600/IMG_1819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c3UUo8Zhtb8/UrdRUp9MY8I/AAAAAAAA3fY/Y0Fi63hJD6M/s640/IMG_1819.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Aj2-z3VMriA/UrdRWXL6fYI/AAAAAAAA3fg/emFHHOH4a9c/s1600/IMG_1823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Aj2-z3VMriA/UrdRWXL6fYI/AAAAAAAA3fg/emFHHOH4a9c/s640/IMG_1823.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pDKNIiUmSlA/UrdRXIonMwI/AAAAAAAA3fo/GRVcxN4yODU/s1600/IMG_1994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pDKNIiUmSlA/UrdRXIonMwI/AAAAAAAA3fo/GRVcxN4yODU/s640/IMG_1994.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-saXhdMVzgQI/UrdRYiL2P9I/AAAAAAAA3fw/T-ezFh1jnsI/s1600/2013-12-19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-saXhdMVzgQI/UrdRYiL2P9I/AAAAAAAA3fw/T-ezFh1jnsI/s640/2013-12-19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Our grandson Lucas,his Mom and I enjoyed A Christmas Carol downtown on Friday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YL3YgxI5RG4/UrdRZ_WevgI/AAAAAAAA3f4/QNHLzojEx8U/s1600/2013-12-214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YL3YgxI5RG4/UrdRZ_WevgI/AAAAAAAA3f4/QNHLzojEx8U/s640/2013-12-214.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Boots & Wings<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DR0I4Q6Hs3M/UrdRazKXK7I/AAAAAAAA3gA/mn8P8Pl3ZDo/s1600/2013-12-215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DR0I4Q6Hs3M/UrdRazKXK7I/AAAAAAAA3gA/mn8P8Pl3ZDo/s640/2013-12-215.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dVUPh9RTplk/UrdRcG4S7FI/AAAAAAAA3gI/0BW62o2vM5I/s1600/2013-12-216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dVUPh9RTplk/UrdRcG4S7FI/AAAAAAAA3gI/0BW62o2vM5I/s640/2013-12-216.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TYEozh5l3ZM/UrdRg6977WI/AAAAAAAA3gQ/dDECjvzZ_Kw/s1600/2013-12-2112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TYEozh5l3ZM/UrdRg6977WI/AAAAAAAA3gQ/dDECjvzZ_Kw/s640/2013-12-2112.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfU2KRJulUo/UrdRjru9r_I/AAAAAAAA3gY/acGwHgegkN8/s1600/2013-12-212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfU2KRJulUo/UrdRjru9r_I/AAAAAAAA3gY/acGwHgegkN8/s640/2013-12-212.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hyVj4AeegZY/UrdRl6gxrKI/AAAAAAAA3gg/hVTE3UNSZ68/s1600/IMG_1862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hyVj4AeegZY/UrdRl6gxrKI/AAAAAAAA3gg/hVTE3UNSZ68/s640/IMG_1862.JPG" width="538" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aN8vf53IkIE/Urda8IeLEzI/AAAAAAAA3hY/EuVONMpmoFk/s1600/IMG_1995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aN8vf53IkIE/Urda8IeLEzI/AAAAAAAA3hY/EuVONMpmoFk/s640/IMG_1995.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> I love these old baby boots.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryYIyU9zgbM/UrdSj_2SNsI/AAAAAAAA3go/5mJTB6uM0XQ/s1600/Collages135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryYIyU9zgbM/UrdSj_2SNsI/AAAAAAAA3go/5mJTB6uM0XQ/s640/Collages135.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KR2Q9qCBhbQ/UrdWNLaP9II/AAAAAAAA3hM/ev_P2YLg7dg/s1600/2013-12-2117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KR2Q9qCBhbQ/UrdWNLaP9II/AAAAAAAA3hM/ev_P2YLg7dg/s640/2013-12-2117.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> Just some White Christmas vignettes from in and around our home this week.<br /><br /> If you are getting this snowy winter weather ~ stay warm!<br /> If you are in a more southern climate ~ stay cool!<br /><br /> Thank you for your visit,<br /> Carolyn</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557587719984365317.post-70675666333143966762013-12-21T13:06:00.000-08:002014-01-19T19:50:36.102-08:00Winter Solstice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zshxlyeLHr0/UrX5HelZJ7I/AAAAAAAA3eY/jzB9cVWmmQE/s1600/IMG_1623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zshxlyeLHr0/UrX5HelZJ7I/AAAAAAAA3eY/jzB9cVWmmQE/s640/IMG_1623.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today is winter solstice and it is a good feeling to know that this is</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the shortest day of the year and starting the middle of January we</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">will notice a difference in the length of daylight hours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year we are getting more snow then we have in the past few</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">years so I feel pretty confident we will have a white Christmas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as we are expecting another 15 - 20 cm. tomorrow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took the shot above a couple of mornings ago when the moon was</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">still shining and the trees were laden with new snow. Our </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">little cottage has been neglected this winter and did not</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">become our Christmas Cottage as in the past.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PFOhQY7VqR0/UrX8nkHBxJI/AAAAAAAA3fI/J_QrEs26SEg/s1600/IMG_1624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PFOhQY7VqR0/UrX8nkHBxJI/AAAAAAAA3fI/J_QrEs26SEg/s640/IMG_1624.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ULZHjfR96CY/UrX5ENBAsOI/AAAAAAAA3eE/G5IgPCrIlps/s1600/IMG_0187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ULZHjfR96CY/UrX5ENBAsOI/AAAAAAAA3eE/G5IgPCrIlps/s640/IMG_0187.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> You can see the snow is piling up already.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--9znBefKTgg/UrX5F8DFrFI/AAAAAAAA3eM/39gDZU8WRyc/s1600/IMG_1508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--9znBefKTgg/UrX5F8DFrFI/AAAAAAAA3eM/39gDZU8WRyc/s640/IMG_1508.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9AWuUiClsVM/UrX5I7Gi3aI/AAAAAAAA3ec/4SgM_aYGaDc/s1600/IMG_1599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9AWuUiClsVM/UrX5I7Gi3aI/AAAAAAAA3ec/4SgM_aYGaDc/s640/IMG_1599.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This was shot from through the window on the landing of our home.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JyPfk11t4lg/UrX5KKlDrdI/AAAAAAAA3ek/-DNhQIlpzzk/s1600/IMG_1603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JyPfk11t4lg/UrX5KKlDrdI/AAAAAAAA3ek/-DNhQIlpzzk/s640/IMG_1603.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> I don't think I will be having tea here anytime soon!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKJKhHMhnDY/UrX5MhGU9qI/AAAAAAAA3es/5yujNXfKGN0/s1600/IMG_1589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKJKhHMhnDY/UrX5MhGU9qI/AAAAAAAA3es/5yujNXfKGN0/s640/IMG_1589.JPG" width="484" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-02zi1xvrSlY/UrX5N9a6naI/AAAAAAAA3e0/KnW0KSgYxJ8/s1600/IMG_1579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-02zi1xvrSlY/UrX5N9a6naI/AAAAAAAA3e0/KnW0KSgYxJ8/s640/IMG_1579.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Does this make you back ache?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_2ORwe9Wbsk/UrX5CbrefKI/AAAAAAAA3d8/9UH0OfR5jrQ/s1600/2013-12-181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_2ORwe9Wbsk/UrX5CbrefKI/AAAAAAAA3d8/9UH0OfR5jrQ/s640/2013-12-181.jpg" width="492" /></a></div> The snow piled up on the deck as we didn't have enough wind<br /> to blow it off so Andrew was concerned about the weight and<br /> shoveled it off. The last few years that never happened.<br /><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KWg9iW9o4HM/UrX48FUqsqI/AAAAAAAA3dk/mDEIc82MLeU/s1600/IMG_1725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KWg9iW9o4HM/UrX48FUqsqI/AAAAAAAA3dk/mDEIc82MLeU/s640/IMG_1725.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, enjoying all that snow it is nice to sit by</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the fire and the tree with some hot apple cider.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-niBD9C4I9Mw/UrX49U4p4lI/AAAAAAAA3ds/iSjxOmigzw0/s1600/IMG_1694.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-niBD9C4I9Mw/UrX49U4p4lI/AAAAAAAA3ds/iSjxOmigzw0/s640/IMG_1694.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IhHz0L0p2NY/UrX4_KphRkI/AAAAAAAA3d0/3htUBJiEi2s/s1600/IMG_1703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IhHz0L0p2NY/UrX4_KphRkI/AAAAAAAA3d0/3htUBJiEi2s/s640/IMG_1703.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3XBwpmb2Rjw/UrX5P8q0PEI/AAAAAAAA3e8/DpnXpaRFF-Y/s1600/Collages133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3XBwpmb2Rjw/UrX5P8q0PEI/AAAAAAAA3e8/DpnXpaRFF-Y/s640/Collages133.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> We had our annual family pizza party last night and our Christmas tree was declared<br /> a monster ~ but pretty none the less!<br /> <br /> Hope you are enjoying this Christmas season.<br /><br /> Carolyn<br /> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328461015312097776noreply@blogger.com0