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Blending remnants from the past with today's trendy styles- A unique decor that reflects an updated, stylish home.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07564764810636268231noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271652178968741058.post-58444904625361017892013-12-08T13:39:00.001-06:002013-12-08T13:39:58.796-06:00Snow ( Sleet ) Days<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We all wish for a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Snow day ,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> a time to take off and kick back... enjoy </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">old movies, hot chocolate and getting caught up on the things we choose to ignore all through the year. . . . </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Really, there is only so much you can do <i>when a sleet, freezing rain topped off </i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>with little icy snow crystals, covers your land. </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Covers the driveway,</i> <i>keeps the gate from </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>opening,</i> <i>completely </i></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>freezing shut the side gate,</i></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> keep even UPS from delivering...</i></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A <b>fountain coke</b>, breakfast at our beloved Chik Fila, a bacon biscuit from </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Whataburger, <b>Mexican food</b> at our local favorite haunt , a <b>chai tea latte </b>at Starbucks </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">or even picking up the mail.... even making it out to the box would be nice : )</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">grill. Add some freshly cooked bacon ( can you smell it ? ) cheddar, havarti , fresh</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">tomatoes, butter ( yes, real butter ). Grill for about three minutes , add fresh coffee</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> We <b>dreamed for a minute </b>we had made it to Corner Bakery...</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> our favorite one in downtown Fort Worth.. That would be fun then</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">we could see the HUGE tree that is all decked out for Christmas.. <u>See Above-</u> </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Oh, well . . . Soon.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">We all need change. The vast majority of us dread change ( if we are over , say about 42 give or take a couple of years ) While there is something truly exciting about some changes, others make us <b>D-R-A-G our feet.</b> Are you having</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">visions of leaving your child for the first time at Mother’s Day out.. or maybe the yearly trip to the dentist ?</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I have been through many changes this year- most of them I really didn’t even</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> this is one change <b>I am actually beginning to like the idea of.</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">My Father always said <b>“ Find a niche and Fill It “</b>. I have slowly run it through my</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">mind over and over again ( like that great CD ) and began to see </span>a pattern emerging. </div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Wishing to fill that need is what lead me to the idea- I have decided to clear out</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">my Vintage site- sell out all the product I have and </span><span style="font: 12.0px Baghdad; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>RE-CREATE</b></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> my entire line</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">of product. We will keep current home accessories, <i><u>mix it up with new twist</u></i> on</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Traditional, <i>t<u>hrow in a little fresh modern </u></i><u>a</u>nd without doubt have a special</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">There may even be a time to have those old fashioned <b>“Barn” or “Tag” sales</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">a couple of times a year - that would actually <u>be FUN I think.</u></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> I personally want this- love the color !<br /></td></tr>
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Can you just see this on a holiday table set with your best dishes ?<br />
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<br />Just like some <b>Custom ART from a local friend of mine.</b>. I think she is uber talented<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous- what can we say ?</td></tr>
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This just needs some floating orchids, roses or candy to make it perfect.<div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">& of course a </span></span><span style="font: 12.0px 'Stone Sans ITC TT'; letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">name change ! </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Will give details soon.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A favorite display at <a href="http://leftoversantiques.net/">Leftovers</a> near RoundTop Antiques Faire in Brenham, Texas<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I know, I know.. I’m a little s-l-o-w in getting back to you , We have had company- Large and Small- the smaller of which made for some crazy sleeping.. I felt much like the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jack-In-the-Box Nana</span> for several nights : )</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We have been enjoying the company of family, deer in the yard every day, & cooling days as of late. Every sign is pointing straight to my favorite season. </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pumpkin Spice Latte at our friendly coffee house lately and of course- RoundTop Antiques Faire ( that just officially ended recently ) were the real signals around this house that Fall had indeed decided to make it’s appearance. </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We braved several hours of travel, found a little hotel that allowed us to take little furry friends along and even fought the rain a little. Overall it was a nice break from routine. Like a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">energy bar of creativity</span> for the brain....</span></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Beautiful old bottles, large & small caught our eye..</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A stop during the rain at <a href="http://leftoversantiques.net/">Leftovers</a> provided some beautiful displays to savor..</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Yes, after hours of walking a much needed soak with Lavender Epsom did the trick !</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Exceptional Corbels. . . Beautiful, right ?</span></td></tr>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here is a little sample of the fun. Although we were hoping for some exciting new things and were a little disappointed in that, there were some beautiful displays and creative people everywhere !</span></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Very Fun Vintage "No glair" glasses in display case.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A colorful display at the<a href="http://gypsyville.com/"> New Junk Gypsy..</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Well.... we just need to <b>Top</b> it off !</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A very clever use of floral plates at the <a href="http://gypsyville.com/">New Junk Gypsy <br /> </a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>We gained some <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">reflective time</span>-</span> made a decision to change our website</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>to New Home Decor/ Accessories, and reserve a section dedicated entirely</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>to the Vintage Decor that we love so much. <u>Still contemplating a new name</u></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><u>for the Store </u>and all the little details but it's in the works for now.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.107Vintage.com/"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.107Vintage.com</span></i></b></a></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.Cashmereinteriors.net/"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.Cashmereinteriors.net</span></i></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>I’m feeling exhilirated ! The desperate hot ( it’s never going to cool off has feeling) </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>has finally come to a semi-halt here in the DFW metroplex with the cooling breezes </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>and rain that came in late yesterday afternoon.. Temps have dropped and hearts </b></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>are skipping a beat... </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font: 12.0px Papyrus; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">.</span><span style="font: 12.0px Papyrus; letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #c12c5d;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Fall.</span></span></span></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">...</span></span></span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Fall.</span></span></span></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">..</span></span></span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Fall.</span></span></span></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">.</span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>I promised myself I would sit on the porch this am-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> SAVOR the moments</span> that</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>remind me of<u><i> my favorite season-</i></u> you guessed it, yes Ma’am - FALL..</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>and listening to he rain as it warms my heart.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font: 14.0px Papyrus; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Is anyone else excited ?</b></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b> I thought so. . . . And, a trip to Roundtop soon will just </b></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>fill my heart to the brim ! Yeepie.. a longing for new inspiration has been tugging at me. So I dove right in, made a reservation and asked Aubrie to join me & Anyone who has gone knows </b></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>I didn’t have to even twist her hair. . little alone </b></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>her arm.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>With the return of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">pumpkins</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>at local specialty stores this week in Fort Worth </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>and spiced latte at coffee shops across America, I think we can all relax and </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><u>get our boots out now !</u>! Happy Fall.. </b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Diana </b></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07564764810636268231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271652178968741058.post-75510222791239924712013-09-07T00:07:00.000-05:002013-09-07T00:07:36.737-05:00A little Dusty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I feel a little dry & dusty. If truth be told.. maybe a little like this.<br />
Maybe kin to that huge rolling tumbleweed we all have seen<br />
in our favorite Western...<br />
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It's been a little over 7 months since I lost My Darling<br />
and I am still trying to find my "new normal". This past holiday was a little harder<br />
than some others have been- a slower restful day watching a marathon all day,<br />
but to be honest I just thought all day about how nice it would have been if<br />
he was here. He should have been asking for munchies all day :) Asking if I<br />
could possibly make brownies, and do we have Bluebell- Vanilla ?<br />
He should have been grumbling about getting back to work the next day . . .<br />
He should have been holding me close as the day ended.<br />
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When you lose someone close to you- someone you had hopes and dreams with,<br />
it simply drains the life out of you as well. Nothing holds the joy as it did before.<br />
Life goes on- and slowly but surely you start to dream again. . . He would want<br />
that for me . I feel the need for permission. I'm on my own, so I am going to make<br />
an executive decision and tell myself YES.<br />
As my old happy self slowly emerges, thoughts of working again dance thru my<br />
head. I realize that maybe it's time to imerse my self. Well, OK- maybe just wade my<br />
feet. Maybe even start blogging again.<br />
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I have missed putting down my thoughts... & missed your comments. Now to the question<br />
of the hour- <b><i>What is it that you would like to see ?</i></b> <b><i>Or talk about ?</i></b> <br />
What have I missed in the last 7 + months ?<br />
Slowly, but surely I am beginning to work again- even thinking about revamping<br />
my website some and adding some newer, more "designer " products in with the True<br />
Vintage and <i>Vintage style </i>product we now carry.<br />
Lots of wonderful new fabrics, furniture & accessories at Dallas Market this<br />
week.. maybe I will head over tomorrow and see for myself.<br />
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And, maybe just maybe you would like to see some of those products and come<br />
up with a new vignette somewhere in your home.<br />
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Till next time-<br />
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Diana<br />
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P.S. Aubrie has decided to return to college for a 2nd degree- she is a very<br />
busy girl.. & I am missing her.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07564764810636268231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271652178968741058.post-62471295526737639482013-02-14T09:40:00.000-06:002013-02-14T09:40:20.731-06:00My Darling , My Love <br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sadly and a little earlier than we expected , I lost My Darling. I loved him with all my heart. Every part of it.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">He was the love of my life . My Darling , My Sweetheart and I will </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">miss him for the rest of my life . . . . </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A few weeks ago as we enjoyed an evening together, the realization </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">hit me hard- we were slowly losing ground and as we struggled to </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">think of the future, I made a conscious decision to try and be truly thankful in the midst of it all.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thankful for all the moments we had enjoyed over the last several years together. Moments that will stay in my heart </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and mind forever. </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The following is what I wrote that night- not knowing that I would have to learn </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to live without My Darling this soon. I hope as you read it, you will think </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">about the many, many ways to show your sweetheart just how much you</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">love him today. And not waste one minute . . . . </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Tonight Dear Jesus, as I listen to the wind howl and My Darling laying here </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Palatino;"><b><i></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">next to me, I am reminded that as much as I love him </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">( With all my heart )</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that YOU love us MORE.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What an awesome thought as I listen to him breath, sleeping peacefully-</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that YOU are watching, and LISTENING just as intently as I am .</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> As I struggle to make wonderful memories with him, laughing, watching him </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Palatino;"><b><i></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">want to have strength again, wanting to do the things he did before, wanting so </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Palatino;"><b><i></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">much to be involved with projects. . . YOU have promised a new life for him.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I will trust YOU Lord. </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I will love YOU Lord.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And, I will see My Darling again. </span></i></b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">At that time, I will also see the ONE who makes it possible to have hope, continue </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Palatino;"><b><i></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to trust, love completely, forgive freely, and give to us the very breath of LIFE </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Everlasting.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thank you Lord for this time with him. Thank you Lord that you gave me the </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Palatino;"><b><i></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">opportunity to know him, to love him with my entire heart, and to know in return</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the depth of his love for me.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For it is only through your love, that we may love completely.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>I will take a little more time off , rest up and learn to have a very different </b></span></i></span><b><i></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>life. </b></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Till next time-</b></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Sun is shining, the birds are singing happily, the dog & barn cats </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">are awaiting their breakfast, but My Darling and I are lounging. We are just enjoying one more day together.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> One more morning to talk quietly.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One more morning to make plans and dream as we drive through the </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">beautiful country in our little red jeep. One </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">more day to hold hands together in church.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One more day to just enjoy the beauty of God’s plan , when he places two souls together in sweet harmony.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Even though the birds are singing and the sun is shining brightly , the news we received this past Wednesday has put a </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Jazz LET';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">grey cloud </span></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">over us. </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">No one else can see the cloud- but it is there. We can feel it-</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sense it there somehow, draining us of our <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2271652178968741058#editor/target=post;postID=6689981481694116944">JOY</a>.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There will be days like this.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Days we do not like . . . ( Maybe even hate )</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">But one thing I do know is that </span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">we are not alone.</span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> We have someone </span></i></b></span><span style="font: 18.0px Palatino; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Great </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><b><i><b><i></i></b></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and </span></i></b></span><span style="font: 18.0px Palatino; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Wonderful</span></i></b></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> to cling to. Someone that is <u>always available-</u> and </span></i></b></span><span style="font: 18.0px Palatino; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">He is Holding our Hand at this very moment.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It’s Cloudy Here. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This is where the story ended last time.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, like any good decorator I went on a “seek & find “ mission, borrowing</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">from several areas of my house to put together a new look. More interesting . . . . </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and definitely cost effective !</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Before I go- please <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">continue to pray for us </span>as we go yet again back to Houston </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for Scans & New testing to see if the new Chemo treatments have been </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">effective. We need some good days ! </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">for those of you dealing with the Oh, my gosh- my rooms look empty after</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I know we go through this every year, and who hasn’t felt like a room</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here or there was NEKED ? ( or for those of you non-Texans simply translated - Naked ) </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mine just happens to be a very often used bathroom . . . . </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After dismantling all the Christmas last week, I discovered that I really</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">never liked Anything in my downstairs bath.. the one that EVERY guest</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font: 13.0px Capitals; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u>Correction:</u></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Last week was a blur- My Darling and I spent time at the Cancer clinic several different days.... he needed to be hospitalized, but with so much flu and God knows what going around.. every bed was occupied. We thankfully were given the best of care at the clinic and allowed to go home. SO, I was super behind and My Mom & Aubrie came through like champs - taking ALL of my Christmas things down, putting it away... cleaning, helping ALL over the house so that I could email, text and call back every friend & family member with updates on My Darling.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Who can give a big CHEER for having a wonderful, loving family that will just jump right in and help ? We also had my Dad & brother-in-law taking down</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">thoughts and prayers , as well as the mundane “ house- hold “ issues. This</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Yes , yes , back to the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NEKED ( naked ) </span> bathroom-</span></i></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.parishotelboutique.com<br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Vintage silver napkin rings. To see them in great detail<br />you can visit the website. Found via pinterest thru one of my favorite blogs.<br /> ( love their blog ) Mona at Providence Design<br />had these pinned. Beautiful ! </span></i></b></td></tr>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">’ve not had a lot of time to think back over this past year- a rough one for us </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">with My Darling’s illness, but enough time to be thankful that we have a New Year to enjoy !</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Speaking of time - I had some time in the hospital while he was having </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">surgery, or chemo.. or any number of things which required that I sit and just</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Keep in mind, he was just sleeping.... and sleeping... and taking pain medications.. </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and sleeping. You get the picture, anyway I had some time to just browse through</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">No, you really don’t need your glasses... Yes, we have <u>Six</u> between us. A big </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">thanks to Pinterest for a place to get wonderful ideas you know they like- </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">because, yes- they pinned them ! And not just for Christmas.. anytime.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e06666;">* </span>Prime the board with a kilz type product- I had mine tinted to the soft light gray color you see.. I have an a motive... more projects with a similar color. And, I liked it so much- it is actually the base coat.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e06666;">* </span>Take your template ( Stencils ) of letters and layout the saying, drawing lightly around each letter with a pencil. Be sure to use a level or ruler to keep the line straight. ( Tape down with the blue painters tape or the new green FROG tape and secure well first ) I really liked mixing up the size & style of the lettering- it was a little bit younger and more fun !</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e06666;">* </span>You can use any paint- but I used an Acrylic craft paint on this project. Begin to “blot” slowly with a small paint sponge, and fill in around the straight top and sides of each letter to make sure there is a good base. Then as they are all dry, you can either take a small tip paint brush and completely fill in and outline each letter, or leave them lighter and less solid. You then have another choice- to leave solid or lightly sand to “distress” the sign and make it more aged. You could even “antique”</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A ton of steps , True- but it turned out so cute ! I was busily making other things that I will show you later , & making</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">from all the above as I went along. </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>When out on the roof there arose such a clatter,</i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>I sprang from my chair to see what was the matter.</i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Away to the window I flew like a flash,</i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>tore open the shutter, and threw up the sash.</i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Oh, wait. . . It was the whiz of </i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>the mixer, sprinkles and icing being dropped </i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;"><b><i>on the floor, chatter, laughter </i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;"><b><i>and a good time being had </i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;"><b><i>by all !</i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Now Dasher! Now Dancer!<br />Now, Prancer and Vixen!<br />On, Comet! On, Cupid!<br />On, Donner and Blitzen!<br />To the top of the porch!<br />To the top of the wall!<br />Now dash away! Dash away!<br />Dash away all!"</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; line-height: 21px;"><b><i>We tried to save some for neighbors, workers & friends. </i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;"><b><i>And of course- one or two for Old St.</i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 20px;"><b><i>Nick - maybe the Reindeer ? </i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight,</span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 20px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We hope you take some time to enjoy the season</span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and make some beautiful memories with family</span></i></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #676767; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Till next time-</span></i></b></span></span><br />
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">After two and half weeks in Houston- My Darling and I are back home and I am scrambling to take care of him.. see some family and of course DECORATE the house for Christmas. My Darling’s favorite season and he loves the entire house slathered in festive attire.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We visit, make tons & tons of cookies, and sample a few </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>along the way :) </i></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>You know- just to let you know which </i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>ones were our favorites.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>You know there are days that you are truly THANKFUL ? </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>a long day. . . . realize that you have a lot to be thankful for ?</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>Well, this is a truly thankful day , after being here in the Houston area for testing</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i> ( since last Thursday ) and a rough week in the hospital- we are THANKFUL and</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i> ready to head toward <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">our home</span> tomorrow.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i> We are planning a nice, joyful Thanksgiving visit</i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12.5px;"><b><i> with friends and family - putting this very</i></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><i> hard week behind us , YES Ma'am.</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><i> We have a lot to be THANKFUL for ! </i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i> Whether you may live <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">here..</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10.8333px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Or possibly</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">here...</span></i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Here. . . </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">just look at that reflection</span></i></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We were in the quaint little town of </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bell Buckle, TN.</span></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The town, although quite small offered a “home-town” charm complete with </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a cafe on the square </span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">( great burger ) several small antique shops, and a wonderful</span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> ice cream parlor complete with beautiful, original display cases. The kind of case that </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">has rich & dark ( not chocolate , although it sounds good..) wooden fronts and original glass...</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The owner was very friendly, & sent us down the street to his Fathers Ice Cream </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">shop- the one complete with all the original dark wooden vintage counters. Oh , and really</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Another great place to just enjoy the day , eat a little.. shop some and breath a deep sigh.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">All in All- Tennessee is just beautiful, friendly people and a nice place to unwind </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">your clocks.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S. Still trying to get to that chair... or bench.. been in</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> the hospital here in Houston with My Darling all</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> week. It's down on the list of priorities at the moment.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Hoping to get one done soon to show you.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Having just returned from the beautiful state of Tennessee , we have a few </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">pictures and list of some </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fun things to do and see </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">while in the area.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We stayed in little cabins in the <a href="http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/HenryHorton/">Henry Horton State Park</a> . Beautiful walking</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">areas, a lovely little river- The Duck River to enjoy and close to the lovely little areas of Franklin and Chapel Hill and Pottsville, TN.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">One of the highlights of our trip was getting to eat at Marcy Jo’s MealHouse</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">for breakfast. Getting to meet not only Marcy Jo, but also her brother and</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sister-in-law- the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">AMA award winning singers</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">,<a href="http://www.JoeyandRory.com/"> Joey & Rory Feek.</a></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We love their show on <a href="http://www.rfdtv.com/">RFDTV </a>and the slow and easy life they try to live - of</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">course when not traveling singing across the country.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Such fun, and truly was great to meet them, but the warmth and charm of the</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">little MealHouse was delightful and relaxing . It’s located in Pottsville, TN. About 35-40 minutes from Nashville.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What about the food you ask ? YUM- the best I have had in awhile. Definitely Made</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> by hand, definitely made with LOVE. </span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">They love what they do and it shows. Keeping it simple- It’s working</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">for them. </span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We're pretty certain it works for all the little things in life :)</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Another great area is the little town of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Franklin </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and on out a little ways</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">towards Leiper’s Fork. Small antique stores, little gift shops, charming little</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">places to eat. Really nice people. </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Linsey of <a href="http://www.llhdesignsblog.com/">LLH designs</a> has just been fortunate</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">enough to be relocated there recently. </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">She is one lucky lady !</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The drive out towards </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Leiper Fork</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> is lovely ( especially in the Fall ) but when</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">you get there- a quick visit to Puckett’s Grocery Store and the little Art Gallery</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">N</span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">e</span>xt door will provide you with plenty of local charm . Not much to do.. few small, but lovely shops but that’s kind of the </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">point. Just to sit in rocking chairs and totally R-E-L-A-X. </span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Yes Ma’am.</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> or Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban. They all live close </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and frequently can be seen </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">just being “normal” folks around town. Be sure to visit </span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><i><u>Pucketts Grocery</u>- they have an "open- mic" night where you never know </i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><i>just who might show up to join in the fun.</i></b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">RippaVilla Plantation - SpringHill, TN<br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This next post, we will share a special area in Bell Buckle, Tn<br />that had the most beautiful Antique shop. Just to stroll down the<br />quaint little downtown area and enjoy the Fall was so relaxing.</span></span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You will want to join us soon for the photos of probably one<br />of </span></span></span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the cutest shops ( </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ever</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> ) and </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the most talented stylist that actually </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">owns the store. </span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So.. lets review - 1. State park 2. Marcy Jo's Mealhouse</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3. Franklin & Leipers Fork 4. Stone's River National</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Battlefield in Murffreesboro 5. RippaVilla plantation</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ALL WONDERFUL -</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />Till next time-</span></span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />Diana & Aubrie</span></span></i></b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07564764810636268231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271652178968741058.post-64747210469537557242012-11-05T18:26:00.000-06:002012-11-05T18:26:37.857-06:00Courage <br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I have several favorite blogs that I check in on almost daily- </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">one is </span><a href="http://www.thenester.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Nesting Place.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> As I was enjoying her blog several days ago, </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> and enjoy our life a little more.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Using Less , and having less to keep up with , requires the ability to</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">say NO. Sounds Simple. Right ? </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sure- </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">but what else</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> ? </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It takes a certain amount of resolve to be contented with what we</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font: 12.0px Palatino; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> have, to </span></i></b></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">acknowledge that we have enough,</span></span><span style="font: 12.0px Palatino; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> & possibly to step</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> away from the S-A-L-E table :) Or in my case. . . <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Vintage shops .</span></span></span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I think it also, and most importantly , requires a large dose</span></i></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of </span></i></b></span><span style="font: 12.0px Channel; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Courage.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>It is wonderfully freeing to muster up all the</i></b></span><span style="font: 12.0px Channel; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> Courage </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>we have</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>and say a flat NO to a growing list of “ things” we think we really need</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>to do, when we really just need to stay at home and enjoy our life.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>A life that we have worked so hard to create. To visit friends, actually write</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>It takes a huge amount of </i></b></span><span style="font: 12.0px Channel; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Courage </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>to tell our children that the </i></b></span><span style="font: 12.0px Capitals; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">one</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i> activity t</i></b></span><b><i>hey participate in , is enough. Ever feel like you live in the car ?</i></b><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I thought so. . . </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>It takes an endless supply of </i></b></span><span style="font: 12.0px Channel; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Courage</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i> to be ourselves, enjoy what we have</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>and acknowledge that is ok to say NO to “ things” that yes , would bring enjoyment , but know </i></b></span><span style="font: 12.0px Capitals; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">the absence of </span><span style="font: 12.0px Capitals; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">will not be missed.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>We stepped away from our busy life- we even rescheduled a Chemo this last week , just to be able to recharge our batteries... unwind our clocks and gather the Courage to face daily life, with JOY when we get back home.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>We took an opportunity to take a quick Get-a-way up into the beautiful state of</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>Tennessee for a few days , see the turning leaves and brilliant Autumn rolling </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>Now , what do you need to gather up your </i></b></span><span style="font: 12.0px Channel; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Courage </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>for this week ? What </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>do you need to bow out of gracefully ? Or maybe just a- " Thank you " for the opportunity , </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>and a flat, but nicely said NO.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i> We will post again real soon with some photos and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u>Not to Miss</u></span></span> things to</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It’s always a thrill to see the little ones, dressed up and ready to head out </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to a thrilling evening of frights, thrills and lets not forget the piles & piles of candies that we all have to hide until.. almost Christmas, right ?</span></i></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>This is about as scary as I like. . . </i></b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When the smallest member of the family Tutti is hurt during the neighborhood festivities, her sister, Ester ( July Garland ) is led to believe it was at the hand of the boy next door. The fur flies , fists fly and the neighbor boy receives all her fury. ( Boy, and how.. )</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As the entire family is retelling stories of the evening and eating cake, they discover that Tutti is just that - (</span></i></b></span><span style="font: 11.0px Capitals; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> A TOOT </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">) and now Ester has to eat just slightly more than cake - </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now, for my own personal treat- I need to finish my church pew and wish myself a Happy “BOO” day. Now for that cake. . . </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thunder rolls across the sky, the lightening past now. I heard the Splat on </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16.8px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the roof and enjoyed the sounds of a Fall Storm rolling in.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A harder pitter patter now. Falling on the roof, washing away the hot Summer and filling my heart with joy. A refreshing sound, have you ever stopped to wonder why ?</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It’s amazing how a simple sound can wash your mind as well.. a cleansing of sorts.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Well... my lovely thoughts are now interrupted by thuds of hail.. goodness. We really need the rain , but hail ? Really ?</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We do need the Rain, so I will enjoy it, hail and all. Hopefully it is bringing a true</span></i></b></span><span style="font: 12.0px Palatino; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></b></span><span style="font: 12.0px Channel; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fall</span></span><span style="font: 14.0px Channel; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to our part of the country. We have endured a long, hot Summer- So, bring it on. </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now, I feel like it is really time to buckle down and start on some of those projects I have put off, probably like for the fourth, or fifth, or sixth time now.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and then occasionally it hits you like a ton of bricks, and you think- Oh my , that's going home with me !</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Well this was one of the unplanned, spur of the moment, follow your heart purchases. I was perusing one of the little antique shops in a nearby town, on the way back to the office and had not been in the store for oh- probably more than two minutes when I spied this.. or as my Grandson says- I spied with my little eyes :)</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> It needs some tender care. BUT, what details !! I was immediately drawn to the colors in the chair- I just knew it would feel at home in my living area off the kitchen.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It will require some planning on my part to get the things I need- 1. </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16.8px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">leather cleaner/ repair... 2. A very fine sandpaper... 3. A piece of wood so My </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20.16px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Darling can make a new seat where the other one simply gave out...4. A wonderful old Vintage fabric to save and repurpose.</span></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Then it will be good as new- OR BETTER. Don't you think ?</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Stick around- I’m planning, preparing and otherwise going to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">finish </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16.8px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">this soon-</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> we are hosting Thanksgiving here this year. That should keep </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16.8px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">me focused. Well.. hopefully.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07564764810636268231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271652178968741058.post-8476186885771244482012-09-20T17:26:00.000-05:002012-09-20T17:26:25.775-05:00Fall Musings...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I had just gotten the porch finished up with some <a href="http://pinterest.com/107vintageowner/fall">pretty fall</a> pumpkins and leaves </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">when Buddy just didn't have another ounce of energy... He wandered off and</span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> plopped down behind a chair. I had to snap his photo. He says Happy Fall !</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This is the time of year that I simply ADORE ! Leaves starting to turn in a few places, </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">more deer venturing out to munch in our pasture, coffee in the morning that we can </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">actually enjoy because it's a little cooler.. and of course the </span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">wonderful recipes</span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> that </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">remind us the holidays are nearing. I hope you enjoy your week- and this recipe.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This absolutely divine pork dish is one of the simplest of evening meals </span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and worth all three steps !</span></i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Enjoy the smell of Thanksgiving any day you decide to whip this dish up </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for your friends or family. While staying with our friends in Houston, awaiting </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">meetings with the doctor on Monday our hostess delighted us all with </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">this wonderful recipe.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Elegant Pork chops with Apple</span></i></b></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Using an 8 x 10 glass dish, open and spread out the pie filling on the bottom</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Brown the pork chops on both sides, salt & pepper for seasoning, then set aside. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Prepare stuffing mix- </span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">keeping a little more moist</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> than usual.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have to tell you, your family and or friends will gush over this recipe ! You will </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">be the hero of the day ( or week ) and the house will smell like thanksgiving - </span></i></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a little early. </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And.. you won't have to call the family twice when you prepare this. </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Try it with roasted cauliflower , peas, or a side salad. Enjoy !</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Well , all the hours of searching, sifting through fabrics, styles , etc. have finally </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">resulted in a completed Family Room to show you. This was our 5th project they had entrusted us with, and with each project their trust grew, but a desire to have a <u>fresh new look</u> gave them a few nerves.. </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">They were wanting to accomplish a small list of desires for their growing </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">family of four & their adorable dog , Buddy ...</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On the list was larger, deeper sofas that hubby could stretch out on... b</span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">oys could lounge on with their friends... Storage , and the hiding of a little </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18.72px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">“ Mess ” ( you know boys will be boys ) </span></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I like a challenge, but on the list & a high priority was a recliner that had a pattern.. you know- not just a standard old solid or leather.. </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, with that challenge , I found a nice shaped new one & we promptly had it re-covered ( I know it was new ) in a sleek, graphic print that made it pop ! And, it was a little unexpected with all the other fabrics that were softer, textural and less bold to be sure.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I always like to have one item that is unexpected, makes a statement and gives the room a little edge. </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Palatino;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Buddy is a cutie, but you know what, best of all - he<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">matches</span> our color scheme :)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We kept the family fireplace photo and added new large hurricanes, green glass bottles, spheres and cream books to update. We p</span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">ainted over dark vases, reused some of her greenery & replaced the </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fireplace screen with an overall circular pattern - complimenting the fabric of her </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">new panels....</span></i></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Bookcases are styled for a clean, fresh new look. Varying</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>shades of greens, charcoals and creams added to the overall</i></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The styling of the custom sofas made them a little less traditional and let my clients hedge towards a more transitional look without a full commitment. The updated leg, and simple arm says current and fresh. They still retained the "softness " in styling they were looking for, not to mention the comfort factor we all want. We want our men comfortable !</span></i></b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is the very pretty & shapely table on which that lovely Green lamp is perched !<br />A little detail and the way in which the woodwork is headed.. just a little lighter.</span></b></i></td></tr>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The next step will be to do a finish on <u>ALL the woodwork</u> in this and surrounding areas adjacent to this room in a light creamy tan/oatmeal color to better compliment the scheme. </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ok, we are off to start on their updated Living Room- getting it ready for all </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px;"><b><i></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Then- I want to take some time to create some special <a href="http://pinterest.com/107vintageowner/handwork/">handmade </a>things for our </span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px;"><b><i></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Linking up with some of our favorite inspiration, whether it is for vintage decor or the latest in home decor, Enjoy -</span></i></b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07564764810636268231noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271652178968741058.post-11207388466958648132012-08-30T22:41:00.000-05:002012-09-01T13:22:09.918-05:00Architectural Gems <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Sorry- couldn't post about new home we completed- Still need to get the photos.. soon, I promise ! But hoping you enjoy this-</i></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">come across some lovely sights. Structures from the past ,</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">pieces of history- ones that you hope will remain. Hope that someone </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">is diligent enough to restore or maintain so that our children’s </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">children will possibly take that same path and have the good </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fortune to enjoy the same.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I enjoy older <a href="http://pinterest.com/107vintageowner/architectural-interest"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">architecture</span></a> - </span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the allure of the curves, the reliefs , stained </span></u></i></b></span><b><i><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">glass or the darkened places in the stone.</span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> All the ravages of time that befall </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a structure seem to enhance it’s beauty to me. This one was beautiful ! (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_914707923">See our pinterest</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/107vintageowner/architectural-interest"> </a></span><a href="http://pinterest.com/107vintageowner/architectural-interest">)</a></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We came across just such an old church near Waco, Texas</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to remember it by. The cows just across in the meadow offered a </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">wonderful view as well. It made for quite a peaceful scene. </span></i></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> A nice place to reflect and realize there is more to a ride home than just </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sitting on the freeway. ( NOT ) especially when it’s about a 6-7 hour ride...</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, next time you travel, take a little different road . Enjoy the </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">view- look around and take note of the things you would have missed.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Not just from point A to point B. . . It’s a lot more fun and you just </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">might see a Vintage Beauty.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Where do you want to travel this FALL ?? Let us know what some of </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">your favorite places to visit are.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We are ready to head out on an adventure and discover some new gems. . . .</span></i></b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07564764810636268231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271652178968741058.post-64916142339603952692012-08-20T15:08:00.000-05:002012-08-20T15:08:13.190-05:00Shopping the Town...<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Not that I am a big shopper, but I was ( last minute ) looking for candles to finish up a clients home project and wandered into a <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/">World Market</a> about an hour from my home. In two words- u</span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">nique & affordable... </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I was very impressed at their keeping up with the latest </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">“ Vintage” style trends. IN fact, I was so inspired, that I whipped out my phone and began snapping away to show YOU.</span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Great for coffee </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">How cute is that ?</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And, very affordable !</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> selection of colorful towels</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">over & over again... Know what</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Unique color combinations. Not the normal towels we usually see everywhere...</span></i></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Citron, teal & navy blue.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Times; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Palatino; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Very stylish and very well priced baskets ( linen look )</span></i></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Seriously cute baskets to hold almost anything !!<br /><br /></span><br /><div style="font: 13.0px Palatino; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And of course it got me thinking about homemade and those unusual <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #93c47d;">Christmas gifts..</span></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">( I know it’s early ) When you are a busy Mom and Nana like myself, well it just </span></i></b></span><b><i></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">pays to think ahead and scheme :) - even if it’s just a little. </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I was thinking about a conversation I had with a client and decided to share this with you- Don’t ever be afraid to change the color of an accessory with a little paint !</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I had a job to complete and when I went to order the hardware, it was going to be way longer than I anticipated - Ever happen to You ? Of course it does, so </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I just took my own advice</span></u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> and grabbed a few paints / glazes and about 15 minutes later we had the perfect hardware. </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now t</span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">o let you see how very simple it is.. just don’t be afraid to experiment with </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a few good paints. Practice, Practice, Practice... you will get the hang of it !</span></i></b></span></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><u><i>Step one</i>:</u></span> Use paper or drop cloth to lay out your hardware or other items</span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> to paint. </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u>Step two: </u>Mix the color you desire with a small amount of </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">metallic or other “top-coat” in very small amount until you</span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> reach the color you think you want. Start with the “base” coat</span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> in the color you want- just a little darker because the “glaze” or</span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> top coat will lighten or <u>highlight</u> it , making it appear lighter.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u>Step three: </u> Using a small brush, dip it in paint, then dry brush- ( wiping most of it off ) on a paper towel or the brown paper , then</span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> brush across the hardware or </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u>Step four: </u>Let dry for a few minutes and spray lightly with a sealant </span></i></b></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to protect.</span></i></b></div>
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