tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84707411391872119632024-03-13T10:20:24.050-05:00----------DEB'S COUNTRY KISSES!Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-74922057152025549742017-05-21T12:13:00.000-05:002017-05-21T12:13:15.320-05:00My Blue Spruce Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Please! Can anyone tell me what's wrong with my tree, I am devastated! Okay, this is what I believe happened. My husband was spraying some of our plants and shubs for insects near the house. Upon his completion, his eyes fell upon this lone tree in the distance. With gun still in hand, wanted to make one last kill (pun intended). Now I know our guys so want to be as helpful as they can but, can sometimes go a little overboard. I've been growing this tree for five years. It started out as a little thing, slow growing but healthy. I noticed a week ago that it was only blue at the tips and light green everywhere else. This is the picture I took this morning! I really want to cry but I don't want to give up hope. Now even though the tree is terribly discolored, the needles are just as strong and feel the same as the blue tips on the ends. The tree is not shedding when I pull my hand up the branches forcefully. IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT CAN GIVE ME HOPE?Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-35149638390656862142015-03-20T03:31:00.000-05:002015-03-20T03:31:06.319-05:00Its Been Such A Long TimeIts hard to believe it has been almost 4 years since my last post. So much has happened like...<br />
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And two new grand babies... a girl and a boy! And look he's all puckered up for Granny's Country Kisses Lol!<br />
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I looked around here and was glad to see that most of you are still here and most of all glad to know you're doing fine. Deb<br />
<br />Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-70987406393863764302010-05-06T21:54:00.000-05:002010-05-07T21:54:39.090-05:00Keeping Up With The Jone'sHave you ever had an idea and a neighbor beat you to it? Below is my neighbor's house, this is not a very good picture of what I'm going to showcasing but I promise that wasn't done on purpose. You see we've had a lot of wind here in Alabama lately. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49UJy0KlEOy8mojK6Jv-X0UJwTvuawOzpTst3f9bVfke3KAelZsQgPuvjZ3s5s5W0UYDyBX6mye7CaB44IIBkGUphtSlwqJUprixmFjETmD7DFk8lfku3I2PqTftjyvk9GdmBf-cJvJln/s1600/Front+Porch+009.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468713732090759106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49UJy0KlEOy8mojK6Jv-X0UJwTvuawOzpTst3f9bVfke3KAelZsQgPuvjZ3s5s5W0UYDyBX6mye7CaB44IIBkGUphtSlwqJUprixmFjETmD7DFk8lfku3I2PqTftjyvk9GdmBf-cJvJln/s320/Front+Porch+009.jpg" /></a><br />See that flag pole, well my neighbors use it to showcase flags of all season's and occasions. Cute couple, I don't know where she finds all of her flags but I bet she has a million of them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0c6ht7uq-1FVymEI_XUjQ536Jcw-YzPjNle26medZXGdHeXA3miT_KS9QTH9o5Hfdyhjgb_ejqey9t4GMLQ9CIRy_DULhyphenhyphenTebR3ZujL-SzabMc8yDNP9fF2zSvsd0wZlS773Zn0lVT-U/s1600/backyard+011.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468715015428492418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0c6ht7uq-1FVymEI_XUjQ536Jcw-YzPjNle26medZXGdHeXA3miT_KS9QTH9o5Hfdyhjgb_ejqey9t4GMLQ9CIRy_DULhyphenhyphenTebR3ZujL-SzabMc8yDNP9fF2zSvsd0wZlS773Zn0lVT-U/s320/backyard+011.jpg" /></a><br />See we both put our flags out for independence day last year, (here's mine), and I was going to keep mine up and change out the flags and she beat me to the punch. So quite naturally I couldn't do it too, I would feel like a big old copy cat. So I had to come up with something equally as cute. Do you see the wall there on my front stoop?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpHUMz8ARpOP0lpNdS5UaW3s4WwW0HzmgsPXnxYH3ar02WPwhh98Ah14myKqgBl0SB5Tt6uw-Ni3pXfJS0TbXoe-lOwy-iWmVs-ZpBg58TEt5SrBwZ7f0_DJ_KzfpJ2NvSF1p93ECoTMp/s1600/Front+Porch+007.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 179px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468713218889523970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpHUMz8ARpOP0lpNdS5UaW3s4WwW0HzmgsPXnxYH3ar02WPwhh98Ah14myKqgBl0SB5Tt6uw-Ni3pXfJS0TbXoe-lOwy-iWmVs-ZpBg58TEt5SrBwZ7f0_DJ_KzfpJ2NvSF1p93ECoTMp/s320/Front+Porch+007.jpg" /></a><br />It now has a clock and people passing by can get the time. It's my own Big Ben! Cute <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">substitute</span> for a changing flag and when I'm sitting out on the front I always know what time it is. That's Mini Poo, my dog, I had no idea she missed the camera cue.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLF_uDd_yRxqzG-tCClyNBNnvsNAN8gCSslCi7_uCku9t5koZ30ezfWjl8qDwf8T2A5DkVSXaoePvKWTlHrvohGdoCE5rLRljaHdRDsI-0wOGvk5UQTEf-AhXPIhriMBbkYgEKHD5fm5m5/s1600/Front+Porch+019.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrLob2CwC-k0DxJ5yO0lbRguCFwgLmBhRCHjquE70bJSYsLoKMc6aFMHiR-tl2gKIEeTupstLZL7K72Eyw1ar89ZYlXdknN6rsUPScmL30jRSBCvsCcowU0oyHhCTziopbUcYiq5RywZZ/s1600/Front+Porch+018.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 179px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468713561246102706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrLob2CwC-k0DxJ5yO0lbRguCFwgLmBhRCHjquE70bJSYsLoKMc6aFMHiR-tl2gKIEeTupstLZL7K72Eyw1ar89ZYlXdknN6rsUPScmL30jRSBCvsCcowU0oyHhCTziopbUcYiq5RywZZ/s320/Front+Porch+018.jpg" /></a><br />Or when ever someone comes to the door or if I see something going on in the neighborhood and I look out the front door I know what time it happened. Isn't that cool? I know, I know, I'm such a dork! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!!! But I love my porch clock! 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I just want to share with you the latest thrift and yard sale finds that I have. This is my little living room full of what ever I find that has that out- of-doors feel and other things that I like. That desk, I found at a yard sale for 20.00 and the chair that's with it, at a thrift store. I've had them a long time, but still love them.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtAgMAhVgjPNRwZGhdpi3qw4f4NNWec6pgZF178u4Yz3S6IA8ZOP6DYFohFYBXSZpL6hHlQ6pDc9DR7K-X44EHLh459UcUx3sEZeRWQX6qdZGCSikJz0ECP9C2cx_MqEyRQkOKI5zE2gw/s1600/Thrift+Finds+025.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 179px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467542696784655090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtAgMAhVgjPNRwZGhdpi3qw4f4NNWec6pgZF178u4Yz3S6IA8ZOP6DYFohFYBXSZpL6hHlQ6pDc9DR7K-X44EHLh459UcUx3sEZeRWQX6qdZGCSikJz0ECP9C2cx_MqEyRQkOKI5zE2gw/s320/Thrift+Finds+025.jpg" /></a> </div><div>My plan was to re-finish the desk, but I like it fine the way it is.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDWszlaC7G10e_lLeHw1SNl0C2mwthrtDZnQIBKS8yZvDXtucG_7tRjLisBX4vM0y0Y4AiBewuXpJEyrQskMqkFfCKgBFMdPN6hoi1SZk40K8z2fUryrvhzLrjI2yVA8jKQ8AoEkYgNiA/s1600/Thrift+Finds+001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467542441301554914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDWszlaC7G10e_lLeHw1SNl0C2mwthrtDZnQIBKS8yZvDXtucG_7tRjLisBX4vM0y0Y4AiBewuXpJEyrQskMqkFfCKgBFMdPN6hoi1SZk40K8z2fUryrvhzLrjI2yVA8jKQ8AoEkYgNiA/s320/Thrift+Finds+001.jpg" /></a><br />This is one of my new finds. Found at a thrift store near my home, and guess what? It was only 24.99!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAzmQ8VHYU1CF8b0pq0Tr3OQoJn5MO2-z4rVfTdkD3BcrgP6SEUDLrZMt7AvvG_OZhN5JDihZ8WKWNSVI8bbj2_z9COK8kNa7CyceZSziyWPP9SCb_9EgR1jdyyZo9-x6qcJp-tRfmNKy/s1600/Thrift+Finds+002.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467542321673973666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAzmQ8VHYU1CF8b0pq0Tr3OQoJn5MO2-z4rVfTdkD3BcrgP6SEUDLrZMt7AvvG_OZhN5JDihZ8WKWNSVI8bbj2_z9COK8kNa7CyceZSziyWPP9SCb_9EgR1jdyyZo9-x6qcJp-tRfmNKy/s320/Thrift+Finds+002.jpg" /></a><br />This is how the backside is made. When I got it I thought of having it recovered, but it matched the colors that I already have perfectly.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbKwDoOo508PVR727dSzO7KGnw4xj-mc6HgSN6x37PHcLAu3Az-tgdedAKoGikGNTPAtXXgKuow202UlVqVpJbxT1m78sMok93SppaJmmr2kk4f1sHNjHXKMVMNbnbecOV8y5DNxyO1U-U/s1600/Thrift+Finds+032.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467540888695734066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbKwDoOo508PVR727dSzO7KGnw4xj-mc6HgSN6x37PHcLAu3Az-tgdedAKoGikGNTPAtXXgKuow202UlVqVpJbxT1m78sMok93SppaJmmr2kk4f1sHNjHXKMVMNbnbecOV8y5DNxyO1U-U/s320/Thrift+Finds+032.jpg" /></a></div><div>See it has taupe, cream and pink also.</div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggH6yT1S3UlWNBIj8EATkEEW6AycP2URf3k-BAvGtEGbzp3kN-npeErlILEKjcHm0Fqxf7HwrdSYo4t3AFoQThkrbCrjgKuFZfh4KURE4-OfwnETKj5iqTZtPKLfT6CgxTH3hFTk3PvkoA/s1600/Thrift+Finds+007.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467541821015106386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggH6yT1S3UlWNBIj8EATkEEW6AycP2URf3k-BAvGtEGbzp3kN-npeErlILEKjcHm0Fqxf7HwrdSYo4t3AFoQThkrbCrjgKuFZfh4KURE4-OfwnETKj5iqTZtPKLfT6CgxTH3hFTk3PvkoA/s320/Thrift+Finds+007.jpg" /></a><br />I put it in front of this window between the living and dining rooms. I haven't found the perfect table to use in front of it but this will do for now. It's a little table I found at Fred's, I put a TV tray on top.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8ziT18F1xXFn46q1SisAsEqfErauA_YlsrzVHMKT8tDPusGCY3ervB1ORQxvRY917Eg1v7_O3usNxf8VEuRPcIYJ09EWTB8lAJbDBEsyOAQU3raiM-WSHP-V8e9sUmX2F49wx2QwI1zn/s1600/Thrift+Finds+031.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 179px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467541552733174162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8ziT18F1xXFn46q1SisAsEqfErauA_YlsrzVHMKT8tDPusGCY3ervB1ORQxvRY917Eg1v7_O3usNxf8VEuRPcIYJ09EWTB8lAJbDBEsyOAQU3raiM-WSHP-V8e9sUmX2F49wx2QwI1zn/s320/Thrift+Finds+031.jpg" /></a><br />Then about 2 months after finding the Settee, I found this chair at a yard sale. Got it for 20.00! Isn't it lovely?! I found that pillow at Ross for 6.99.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKDrfOu6V34XHM0eDRR4CMZ5LXvqcSQkOF_Xn3wBvRC7E9oppiw78VsxyGBecvhGHqhQNo_8lT_2XqMiNrX3NJi_5IowNx5hZH3pOW8wRD0ypNIbUEo3O4RoRTSwgyMeeCtxgqw6jpq7s/s1600/Thrift+Finds+030.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467541360782757314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKDrfOu6V34XHM0eDRR4CMZ5LXvqcSQkOF_Xn3wBvRC7E9oppiw78VsxyGBecvhGHqhQNo_8lT_2XqMiNrX3NJi_5IowNx5hZH3pOW8wRD0ypNIbUEo3O4RoRTSwgyMeeCtxgqw6jpq7s/s320/Thrift+Finds+030.jpg" /></a><br />Just look at the woodwork, only a little dusting cleaned it up!<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQmmbmqvxIIFOaYz1luh-VoJNa5DST3WCPHVGBQqi-VtGFrCKWOOcxfB_F2-5y2yg2cWgR-NyUy894LdydO4wwcFiWpAQrvwXvN8XCtCeR-tIVN6QJFtMw1RjuR7l7v9tJG_Ft4pxQwfY/s1600/Thrift+Finds+011.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 179px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467540576638144498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQmmbmqvxIIFOaYz1luh-VoJNa5DST3WCPHVGBQqi-VtGFrCKWOOcxfB_F2-5y2yg2cWgR-NyUy894LdydO4wwcFiWpAQrvwXvN8XCtCeR-tIVN6QJFtMw1RjuR7l7v9tJG_Ft4pxQwfY/s320/Thrift+Finds+011.jpg" /></a><br />This is how the chair fits in with my decor.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYO8FN3hyphenhyphenrSmfFSaWZFTAzRGu5NHcTOX3zqnJ_tZUwOiiQSNDTFT_wqSz2uIawXSK9s1dGpCXzBTj8rAchKwtqh23xrTg4oZOU2o-DDCIOGd2RmQmxsIFlUHvuh_h_zNUjZZGCAoFOfJIJ/s1600/Thrift+Finds+022.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 179px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467540321506072706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYO8FN3hyphenhyphenrSmfFSaWZFTAzRGu5NHcTOX3zqnJ_tZUwOiiQSNDTFT_wqSz2uIawXSK9s1dGpCXzBTj8rAchKwtqh23xrTg4oZOU2o-DDCIOGd2RmQmxsIFlUHvuh_h_zNUjZZGCAoFOfJIJ/s320/Thrift+Finds+022.jpg" /></a><br />And how the Settee fits also! They sit at an angle across from the other. I just go in there and sit in the Settee and look at the chair, then I sit in the chair and look at the Settee. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!!! I LOVE IT!!!!! Deb</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-91706923154677759272009-10-08T06:00:00.000-05:002009-10-08T06:00:02.463-05:00!!What's New @ Deb's!!Meet the new additions to our family!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p6wgRrOqE9iXMswX0nQoiJYLRZeLanswjT8PiWc_bPd2IYwKIK-sZOZRALJRBQmC_LrEoyWWb0761G71mvI429iEtXf6K3YO59fHcyCOpN-ARvRxByjoqruA0Rz6DHGt5wfvB8YYwGXa/s1600-h/What's+Going+On+001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389996313441017554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p6wgRrOqE9iXMswX0nQoiJYLRZeLanswjT8PiWc_bPd2IYwKIK-sZOZRALJRBQmC_LrEoyWWb0761G71mvI429iEtXf6K3YO59fHcyCOpN-ARvRxByjoqruA0Rz6DHGt5wfvB8YYwGXa/s320/What's+Going+On+001.jpg" /></a><br />This is Big Boy! What started out as a joke has added two dear members of the family! A guy that my husband works with has a chicken farm (is that what they're call?) down in Montgomery AL. My husband told me that the co-worker was joking with a few guys at work saying that they were CITY BOYS and didn't know the difference between a rooster and a hen. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!!! Of course my husband had to take it further like he knows it all, and the man told him that he would bring him one. Well two weeks later and to everyones surprise, the guy shows up to work, WITH A ROOSTER!, FOR MY HUSBAND!! AND MY HUSBAND BROUGHT HIM HOME!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHFhyXVrtS5yD-KdRYhP5uVEjvGtfdb3LP7eE8wYYMQ0MfzcgX0zlxSCUVfFjk3MSCiq2jSSOdFC4xJQyPBYZCHhgwoZ5KEoX3P1YOUT5yneF3lH8cuBI9OnoEKa_-kSd8itqhc5v2TyN/s1600-h/What's+Going+On+001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389999675466652530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHFhyXVrtS5yD-KdRYhP5uVEjvGtfdb3LP7eE8wYYMQ0MfzcgX0zlxSCUVfFjk3MSCiq2jSSOdFC4xJQyPBYZCHhgwoZ5KEoX3P1YOUT5yneF3lH8cuBI9OnoEKa_-kSd8itqhc5v2TyN/s320/What's+Going+On+001.jpg" /></a><br />Isn't he beautiful! My husband brought him home thinking I would freak out but, to his surprise, I loved him and wanted to keep him!! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!!!! We first had to tie a little cord with a loop around his leg to attach a leash, so he could be free to roam the yard (we have no enclosed fence). At night for a few days we would use the dogs kennel.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjj3G7BQBxUK5t-q-IBwiNSz49-jhQ00mmXcteVpFNzWbCJ2Xfb148xJ4_Jf9c2gVwjzvptb_EHpFZoyXevr356t18FTUvW4iAwQx0ahtfisbw33n1q5Ee1PAQHwZjapuqVgsMmx-LYrab/s1600-h/What's+Going+On+002.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389996158815832994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjj3G7BQBxUK5t-q-IBwiNSz49-jhQ00mmXcteVpFNzWbCJ2Xfb148xJ4_Jf9c2gVwjzvptb_EHpFZoyXevr356t18FTUvW4iAwQx0ahtfisbw33n1q5Ee1PAQHwZjapuqVgsMmx-LYrab/s320/What's+Going+On+002.jpg" /></a><br />Mini Poo thought she was a sheep dog and that she was his keeper. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!!! She would bark if he tried to go anywhere and he would come after her as if he was telling her to get out of the way and shut up! That was too funny!<br /><br />Now since man can't live by bread alone, we now have Maggie<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2xTEOEUn666eBBg_tAprxY7V5T0Y6mYN4PuJB7UadnFpiAqaMsC3-5NOiwVANcHsazQWQQT3nCumC3W6c1U9FmugYcAoMtRE3fiaBpQOcegDg0sZCq7qt86GQHfZtCUHSwYz81otqqoM/s1600-h/What's+Going+On+005.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389995999879815634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2xTEOEUn666eBBg_tAprxY7V5T0Y6mYN4PuJB7UadnFpiAqaMsC3-5NOiwVANcHsazQWQQT3nCumC3W6c1U9FmugYcAoMtRE3fiaBpQOcegDg0sZCq7qt86GQHfZtCUHSwYz81otqqoM/s320/What's+Going+On+005.jpg" /></a><br />And Big Boy takes good care of her! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!!! If you go into the pen she'll get behind him and he actually guards her. And yes we, have eggs, they both guard them ! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!!! Though my husband gets them anyway <em>and</em> <em>eats them</em>. I'm not brave enough to do either one yet! But I do go in and keep the pen cleaned out so I don't have to smell anything. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!!! Oh! don't let me leave out that there's a whole lot of crowing going on but, I think the neighbors really like having the built in alarm clock! LOL!!! I asked them if they were bothered by it before we decided to keep him, and they said, "no". And all is well in the neighborhood. It's a Rooster lover's dream!<br /><br />Sorry I haven't been around much but I work a little job, and though it's only part time, it and my regular house work <em>keeps me</em> <em>pretty busy</em>. I miss you guys and from time to time I do check on you, just to know that everyone is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span>. Just a little of what I'm up to.....Deb<br /><div><div><div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-12471137709587304872009-04-13T10:16:00.019-05:002009-04-13T11:18:20.795-05:00A New Project In The Plan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOy8ZlfKgomMmEO6JebrghfjoNWCeGLP7qvCymFPLYeVtkTRisy32DH_cQ4aLnHLZS2Y9md-fagu4LDbmMnN_wQKRNK6bkw7SAXQs63-1oJ6AaUrZcwgopUea79dKCIcaP6SgDUbSSHv-/s1600-h/Screen+Porch+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324197438130650850" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOy8ZlfKgomMmEO6JebrghfjoNWCeGLP7qvCymFPLYeVtkTRisy32DH_cQ4aLnHLZS2Y9md-fagu4LDbmMnN_wQKRNK6bkw7SAXQs63-1oJ6AaUrZcwgopUea79dKCIcaP6SgDUbSSHv-/s320/Screen+Porch+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Remember this? This was my Patio floor project last summer. I was tired of the plain green carpet and painted on these faux rugs. Now I'm sick of it all! My little tropical room is just not doing it for me anymore.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnYT377cp6_gZHAni_ulTTY9XC8EIZFrMUA3_93NFnBHEl3_XASt_YMqJYNJx-nO8icp4h7gJIxGUI5mc6ChFxkXetOA0is7BJ21PdomzKNGuXlRAOkR_ta4uO3v54-yeG2vcAgpavoQF/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324208469846519058" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnYT377cp6_gZHAni_ulTTY9XC8EIZFrMUA3_93NFnBHEl3_XASt_YMqJYNJx-nO8icp4h7gJIxGUI5mc6ChFxkXetOA0is7BJ21PdomzKNGuXlRAOkR_ta4uO3v54-yeG2vcAgpavoQF/s320/New+Patio+Project+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is a 2006 magazine that I have, I've always admired the look of this outdoor space.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioleoXbokPmu2dnsiCvSeO65sp4DxGXlE3tw-pi537JHOZzt9ecbBD5oXeLPfWvkN1UkkMKMvvX8y7hvBWC83jDIPH-LKOBpN1tQKj5x7knROtuCbhYRUO4h1a68E4znL5U2HNYEcra82g/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324197109275883010" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioleoXbokPmu2dnsiCvSeO65sp4DxGXlE3tw-pi537JHOZzt9ecbBD5oXeLPfWvkN1UkkMKMvvX8y7hvBWC83jDIPH-LKOBpN1tQKj5x7knROtuCbhYRUO4h1a68E4znL5U2HNYEcra82g/s320/New+Patio+Project+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Simple enough to pull off. I don't have this big beautiful door, but I have a chaise lounge like this and two little plants holders that will be ok.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhArX74ov5TBFYd4dB3WK3BBgY_sbAdrLMPzLEMAUaMpg4VzD8FEGCCCUEc5uI8Re-zHYRZr-bIjk6iUda4N-XeHGcBKoipyK_RETzD_tx5sLIoBI78alZ9niIOmASg8ISttTd9n25k67zk/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324197038311324946" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhArX74ov5TBFYd4dB3WK3BBgY_sbAdrLMPzLEMAUaMpg4VzD8FEGCCCUEc5uI8Re-zHYRZr-bIjk6iUda4N-XeHGcBKoipyK_RETzD_tx5sLIoBI78alZ9niIOmASg8ISttTd9n25k67zk/s320/New+Patio+Project+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I don't have this fantastic fireplace, but I have enough furniture and a fire pit to make this little seating area. I need an umbrella the wind destoryed my old one. Wood was not a good choice.<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl039QMo5nkDEuJxzOWObKwvgaJSga_plG6XYVpb8Fx56rC0deRJrpxMcFN2XVxMUDuqxrvN1boZGaaFMzVX7oJLzvN97hoE5zBotp0DM1tS-_tHkboALwSrdVY51MenGfL5vI7q_5vj3g/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324196551896507314" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl039QMo5nkDEuJxzOWObKwvgaJSga_plG6XYVpb8Fx56rC0deRJrpxMcFN2XVxMUDuqxrvN1boZGaaFMzVX7oJLzvN97hoE5zBotp0DM1tS-_tHkboALwSrdVY51MenGfL5vI7q_5vj3g/s320/New+Patio+Project+010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I don't have this wonderful courtyard but, I have a section in the backyard with beautiful flower beds that I can put yellow and red flowers in and set up a nice seating area.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7FvcbcQ1HFTYbvU-Po4DSBN5whrZl-LCH_8UIR626vn5nSsA4s6bcj51bcPX3QIadys25mlMvWXaac3tlpQZ_tRC3fxq1sPSXqZXKR7Yvag4DSSdjipGOgdB-ZigYkW3ln0AebfLeVQf/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324196485138344642" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7FvcbcQ1HFTYbvU-Po4DSBN5whrZl-LCH_8UIR626vn5nSsA4s6bcj51bcPX3QIadys25mlMvWXaac3tlpQZ_tRC3fxq1sPSXqZXKR7Yvag4DSSdjipGOgdB-ZigYkW3ln0AebfLeVQf/s320/New+Patio+Project+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I have a bench that can serve as this one, and I'm sure I can find a few lovely pictures to cozy things up.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfg50tTCD03sZ33o6Il-HxqwiGSoKAxPb2OG4z3Z-vAgqi_pLZ5lj4XFuwU1MO6H1_IV_uPJQPW8T3RXwhrS_djAVEp9mJizUujB6e-rAUro8rBXo3toy0FfOJ7GLrrZm8n9DT6Fx2z3zk/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324196409926069490" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfg50tTCD03sZ33o6Il-HxqwiGSoKAxPb2OG4z3Z-vAgqi_pLZ5lj4XFuwU1MO6H1_IV_uPJQPW8T3RXwhrS_djAVEp9mJizUujB6e-rAUro8rBXo3toy0FfOJ7GLrrZm8n9DT6Fx2z3zk/s320/New+Patio+Project+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I have a table a round table with chairs, all I need is to pick up some fabric in reds, and a nice rug and a few other accessories. I love the rug in this photo and have already price one at Lowes but hopefully I can do a little better on the price somewhere else.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrx36dHU9U-2zz7DDcIG1tEZ-jObNWwKnBKKk7BTn4hllJBiLg_VEsH2v8CqWJHVaby35bDFd4dxEw2l9DLJF73djjMNIdIFIlPEmsmjM2tj_cuiJqJWX7EMPDnbF45uld-csMCEJnsxD/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324196247612645506" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrx36dHU9U-2zz7DDcIG1tEZ-jObNWwKnBKKk7BTn4hllJBiLg_VEsH2v8CqWJHVaby35bDFd4dxEw2l9DLJF73djjMNIdIFIlPEmsmjM2tj_cuiJqJWX7EMPDnbF45uld-csMCEJnsxD/s320/New+Patio+Project+016.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then while in Lowes I fell in love with this set, but the loveseat and coffee table alone, is 240.00. So I will be content with my old (I think) LOL!!!.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEesPh2TP2ODYLY1DkRqgcz7DGfUE5y5j2laAFOcDg-Asjvt6MNJU8sUyEV_jHUf9FDr0ha_VxXKE5_s2s10doSrCkiOeF1mR3HkHZ4tOiVrvqkCNuV30incbckdnxZuaXnPUCmu9tLpT2/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324196104506783042" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEesPh2TP2ODYLY1DkRqgcz7DGfUE5y5j2laAFOcDg-Asjvt6MNJU8sUyEV_jHUf9FDr0ha_VxXKE5_s2s10doSrCkiOeF1mR3HkHZ4tOiVrvqkCNuV30incbckdnxZuaXnPUCmu9tLpT2/s320/New+Patio+Project+017.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here's the old, I've already put it out into the backyard to get started on painting it black, but we are getting a lot of rain. But I think this will be a good week.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqWwM-O8EPDNDKMJUoXfFIc_DLPHkDOF4NhQoFjINFbHpYQN9XleI8fuxHPmECXJgxBUsyRZPcNoKz-HqnX0um1uoQTMDmfOPY8hvL9pHyfCL14nbFdVkPy-idpr6n1UNrK75CQpsxaLm/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324196026316961250" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqWwM-O8EPDNDKMJUoXfFIc_DLPHkDOF4NhQoFjINFbHpYQN9XleI8fuxHPmECXJgxBUsyRZPcNoKz-HqnX0um1uoQTMDmfOPY8hvL9pHyfCL14nbFdVkPy-idpr6n1UNrK75CQpsxaLm/s320/New+Patio+Project+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />These are a few others that I have and they will have to do as well<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_Lfjf4cUMEH66R9_STOxlCz-Q8tWr6rQ1izDaNDjbOoQiopgxkFCkSC3xtgBNkFh3d8-6PrWnSr4TObPBqdnxpfoAYmaj9hkRzJgtndiAoPMGtSfWS-gnyekj-ipzEILmT-j1NCvaNPg/s1600-h/New+Patio+Project+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324205215899931346" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_Lfjf4cUMEH66R9_STOxlCz-Q8tWr6rQ1izDaNDjbOoQiopgxkFCkSC3xtgBNkFh3d8-6PrWnSr4TObPBqdnxpfoAYmaj9hkRzJgtndiAoPMGtSfWS-gnyekj-ipzEILmT-j1NCvaNPg/s320/New+Patio+Project+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is the floor underneath that green carpet in the first picture, I just plan to pressure wash and seal then add the outdoor rug. This is sort of a big project because last year I spent more time on the computer than in the yard, so I have lots of yard work, plus cushions to recover. Hopefully I can find new cushions that wont cost too much. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>All in all I plan to be extra busy for the next two or three weeks. See you then! Hope all my hard work pays off! Deb </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-91864577347662381222009-04-11T11:57:00.001-05:002009-04-11T12:09:40.270-05:00Happy Easter!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRArrEWhhAxq0QZb0S4RFD0jYRmKtgA3YeeVzC-ObDhnuzhZxpLwr1M-5IFb-z2JzVmmtpRi6flSwDQVW7WjDgbeFORydqXGU0lmqGsK5aWPSdgYJdZKZ8LJgADXnzeEwl70rZYf4GAbPc/s1600-h/signup_left_graphics.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323479293103617298" style="WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRArrEWhhAxq0QZb0S4RFD0jYRmKtgA3YeeVzC-ObDhnuzhZxpLwr1M-5IFb-z2JzVmmtpRi6flSwDQVW7WjDgbeFORydqXGU0lmqGsK5aWPSdgYJdZKZ8LJgADXnzeEwl70rZYf4GAbPc/s400/signup_left_graphics.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8</div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-48407561577427634272009-04-09T07:56:00.011-05:002009-04-09T08:44:47.371-05:00Tablescape Thursday ~ A Garden Theme<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJvJEvp2CnKIv_5_ky5MzdFuzKXfxSXJeCVQ3hp_ggWbdjTJEef4nxqjlJVeraToI7uBs1ZygOQB5LDoLsR89gbmg4gQBV4WCKI7DjHaM_8Flor4OCVGwcTs59A9kO9qFPonXasPMy8hS/s1600-h/New_size_125_tall.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322686952529858258" style="WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJvJEvp2CnKIv_5_ky5MzdFuzKXfxSXJeCVQ3hp_ggWbdjTJEef4nxqjlJVeraToI7uBs1ZygOQB5LDoLsR89gbmg4gQBV4WCKI7DjHaM_8Flor4OCVGwcTs59A9kO9qFPonXasPMy8hS/s320/New_size_125_tall.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAohQfBK1rcLvFxX2Yrax3Tb_K9XrzEtRw4b64KtDHMMLfQcQfkz0a8DnKuLHCNpteHLV0nvXHB-YXPmmOykVUZuS43xhce1LqTLlHtC4ulEtqeA5hWX7mgdcJj8d5OBKS2Dwn5az6o8m/s1600-h/Garden+Tablescape+040.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322676558807378706" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAohQfBK1rcLvFxX2Yrax3Tb_K9XrzEtRw4b64KtDHMMLfQcQfkz0a8DnKuLHCNpteHLV0nvXHB-YXPmmOykVUZuS43xhce1LqTLlHtC4ulEtqeA5hWX7mgdcJj8d5OBKS2Dwn5az6o8m/s320/Garden+Tablescape+040.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to Tablescape Thursday, and BLESS ALL WHO ENTER! I hope you will all enjoy Easter Sunday having dinner with family, sitting around the most beautiful tables. Tablescape Thursday is hosted by our lovely Susan at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps On The Porch</a>. Please stop by for a visit as she will have a host of participants with wonderful ideas for a perfect tablescape.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipj9DEbKHEVK48KRxubu3w37a24F5dpvZZkfODNmz_yq4g4h8-lKI24i4ft18RcVfffWhe7yDcilN64GsCYdHiRjH_HpDDyN81j3Rmx8UoYQ4jYuwUcleg-JRRZqHGdhAA-16SVYQIcn2u/s1600-h/Garden+Tablescape+044.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322676502806262066" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipj9DEbKHEVK48KRxubu3w37a24F5dpvZZkfODNmz_yq4g4h8-lKI24i4ft18RcVfffWhe7yDcilN64GsCYdHiRjH_HpDDyN81j3Rmx8UoYQ4jYuwUcleg-JRRZqHGdhAA-16SVYQIcn2u/s320/Garden+Tablescape+044.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My inspiration this week, is this lovely birdhouse. I purchased it at Big Lots long ago for 24.99. I fell in love with it's ceramic roof.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH7E-A8uEio3xDOePD0V0-pTjuf3wsES_S76NNgmv_MK1Uh6qrSnaYOIYNjS6InT51LU1awUOBiSilhQDEMKT3mDZfcs0aQoM5X5UCenrGN7aE65dFNkcNxkDv81T6FUC34lJAzHsA7xB/s1600-h/Garden+Tablescape+041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322676372349416370" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH7E-A8uEio3xDOePD0V0-pTjuf3wsES_S76NNgmv_MK1Uh6qrSnaYOIYNjS6InT51LU1awUOBiSilhQDEMKT3mDZfcs0aQoM5X5UCenrGN7aE65dFNkcNxkDv81T6FUC34lJAzHsA7xB/s320/Garden+Tablescape+041.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This started out to be a table for two, but because I only have two of the larger dinner plates shown here, (and as some of you may know I enjoy a fullness to everything); I added a different setting below to accomodate myself. The salad plate you see here is from a set of four, that I purchased at Stein Mart many years ago. In this setting I placed my napkin underneath my salad plate.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveAQCIMXXozTMDg4yvLXT4OCRdmKZlAQawzy1hUkTaSE5-l98sFqPB7hmz9zolXn7jwjc72f1Flub9NPy0ugVSLIa_-uOnzNlHMUUrY3946JR76bQgAn7esisVWfmemrBNoai9_GeUiyw/s1600-h/Garden+Tablescape+043.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322676299039754802" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveAQCIMXXozTMDg4yvLXT4OCRdmKZlAQawzy1hUkTaSE5-l98sFqPB7hmz9zolXn7jwjc72f1Flub9NPy0ugVSLIa_-uOnzNlHMUUrY3946JR76bQgAn7esisVWfmemrBNoai9_GeUiyw/s320/Garden+Tablescape+043.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />In my second setting, I used the salad plates that match the two dinner plates above. I coupled them with these dinner plates that I have four of. I have six of the salad plates to match the larger ones in the first setting, so I kinda spreaded them around. I also used two as candle holders for the pretty green candles. The napkin rings are from a candle ring that I took apart.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8DucgKYFUAN5uJbmZzAqwWjLMh4PV0mWzRnikL7a_FT4VXMZ8wTph9bfe_MC2nk4bctW9d252ERXyYLYlF1-R5gxQ1ZLSto-Y5x_ahSs6T3UkJtdZVCg3qP_pW89DYnKHS6I0TDKM5xo/s1600-h/Garden+Tablescape+028.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322675956929787650" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8DucgKYFUAN5uJbmZzAqwWjLMh4PV0mWzRnikL7a_FT4VXMZ8wTph9bfe_MC2nk4bctW9d252ERXyYLYlF1-R5gxQ1ZLSto-Y5x_ahSs6T3UkJtdZVCg3qP_pW89DYnKHS6I0TDKM5xo/s320/Garden+Tablescape+028.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The bowl that matches the salad plates, I used as a base for my centerpiece. I only have one. Here's also a close up of the candle and plate.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcjniBYQn06OZY0Oxc-me4QBeVQtQYuNNIbYvRjll9QGQ_e36_rgrcjs70352GRu8uKumOQGahKpSLt04TM02lsHQzzwA4yXjirn35Pa3tICSl6i9zydKk9Iiifpe_ydDxP6D6WGTylKf/s1600-h/Garden+Tablescape+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322675614494984082" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcjniBYQn06OZY0Oxc-me4QBeVQtQYuNNIbYvRjll9QGQ_e36_rgrcjs70352GRu8uKumOQGahKpSLt04TM02lsHQzzwA4yXjirn35Pa3tICSl6i9zydKk9Iiifpe_ydDxP6D6WGTylKf/s320/Garden+Tablescape+032.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Center view<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYGVwYzVAPmCvc8VfhNHyK59PJtMib_VHH9H2pcuK3GDOks2YLkBVN1EuI2EmnRXN-_W0TtmkkoVk-dUKNfCeMBaKVy9ODqiRqhflPrIiMb6fES13WLmmkk4NG6LT_jfUWF20LCF6elil/s1600-h/Garden+Tablescape+039.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322675489387030690" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYGVwYzVAPmCvc8VfhNHyK59PJtMib_VHH9H2pcuK3GDOks2YLkBVN1EuI2EmnRXN-_W0TtmkkoVk-dUKNfCeMBaKVy9ODqiRqhflPrIiMb6fES13WLmmkk4NG6LT_jfUWF20LCF6elil/s320/Garden+Tablescape+039.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />End<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCy5W6vHhkOv0Lax5kyRxqFzgpktjW5-ibb1CpAcj8Xgc0eyR3rV23GcayCxpCL4B6VREFmLmKCz6Ocgo8Y1zmW346oC0sN_GT-ByRevF7REqD9h2J6SyHOThD6CB6ttYaSuPL1HPc2J-H/s1600-h/Garden+Tablescape+036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322675286798067522" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCy5W6vHhkOv0Lax5kyRxqFzgpktjW5-ibb1CpAcj8Xgc0eyR3rV23GcayCxpCL4B6VREFmLmKCz6Ocgo8Y1zmW346oC0sN_GT-ByRevF7REqD9h2J6SyHOThD6CB6ttYaSuPL1HPc2J-H/s320/Garden+Tablescape+036.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Overall, I think it turned out well as a mix and match! So when ever you don't have enough of one thing. Couple. Thank you all for taking the time to visit my tablescape as I will be visiting with you as well. Deb</div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-42652525007303030752009-03-26T18:50:00.001-05:002009-03-26T18:56:21.379-05:00~ Foodie Friday~ featuring ~Barbecued Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGF901swdEENfj3i7ESQfAz6h2gnMEwLPrXjQdgYa6HR-azTIJ1UJgEQiau-_b-Swt9WqzFIZO3qrC5-JkMdC4QzKO72VGlEVVfFCPn3Laor5YAc3OXx4a8F2iIUXQzmDGsxeOvAvk63jX/s1600-h/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317520360914154562" style="WIDTH: 121px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGF901swdEENfj3i7ESQfAz6h2gnMEwLPrXjQdgYa6HR-azTIJ1UJgEQiau-_b-Swt9WqzFIZO3qrC5-JkMdC4QzKO72VGlEVVfFCPn3Laor5YAc3OXx4a8F2iIUXQzmDGsxeOvAvk63jX/s320/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to Foodie Friday hosted by our lovely Gollum @ <a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">Designs By Gollum</a>. Please visit, as she has a host of others participants with tasty recipes for all of us to try!<br /><br />My contribution for today is:<br /><br />Barbecued Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhay7kBLGG2P4Qg1uvyGsp4mqrm-dqykmbS1LTYVi4YVoKp-yxteFUNQuYROElaEo9l8VO3JDSf3M4Al4lHpXM7OinftF89VUP3L3NhULOqE2SevYE81x3gqVCVymKY4TeaLF24AKYukC-y/s1600-h/Foodie+Friday+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317495528148616194" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhay7kBLGG2P4Qg1uvyGsp4mqrm-dqykmbS1LTYVi4YVoKp-yxteFUNQuYROElaEo9l8VO3JDSf3M4Al4lHpXM7OinftF89VUP3L3NhULOqE2SevYE81x3gqVCVymKY4TeaLF24AKYukC-y/s320/Foodie+Friday+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here I've gathered are all of my ingredients<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjEJPo2VghChKCwoqNvgYukJs582S60JQVpGCbyfCubRQpYTdPlRMRoHSArB6o3m6tBp_VQHR8Q3iO56eWjdKO8viSp5k6id4ov3iUvPhHG2GuK9R5nM3crzc5i9u05_WS3OECt89K7of5/s1600-h/Foodie+Friday+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317496567486191362" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjEJPo2VghChKCwoqNvgYukJs582S60JQVpGCbyfCubRQpYTdPlRMRoHSArB6o3m6tBp_VQHR8Q3iO56eWjdKO8viSp5k6id4ov3iUvPhHG2GuK9R5nM3crzc5i9u05_WS3OECt89K7of5/s320/Foodie+Friday+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I started with my sauce. This sauce is soooooooo good!<br /><br />1/4 cup packed brown sugar<br />1/4 cup ketchup<br />1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce<br />1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Cj-fEmqmjHlQhDj7iZfEynfRtF4YlxMZE8nI566rQZbqQ7Ml7cWzo_7d8RLiaGkqRG_h6ZdSKB3cRZvNQfpTKK3sC6WRnpagcu2Iqjdy6VDqKONvt9OaNWkMtVTz3fO46GosNlNRy5rY/s1600-h/Foodie+Friday+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317496005696736290" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Cj-fEmqmjHlQhDj7iZfEynfRtF4YlxMZE8nI566rQZbqQ7Ml7cWzo_7d8RLiaGkqRG_h6ZdSKB3cRZvNQfpTKK3sC6WRnpagcu2Iqjdy6VDqKONvt9OaNWkMtVTz3fO46GosNlNRy5rY/s320/Foodie+Friday+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then I seasoned my pork, and it's ready for the grill.<br /><br /><div>1teaspoon dried thyme</div><div>1 teaspoon garlic salt</div><div>1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper<br />I used crushed red peppers, I didn't have any ground </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprJ3G5RsBm2KJagjjUDzfEmqRxOXNVEiHUTUwNA2qNqwiA6SXidj5pDCougdVEyKr8RLIvqotJvta0sB391bpiVagCWbuwSFdJoyc4JMM3SrCD2yTMrIjjedWyO8XOGhqm_oa6ZVwm8kD/s1600-h/Foodie+Friday+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317495017560999058" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprJ3G5RsBm2KJagjjUDzfEmqRxOXNVEiHUTUwNA2qNqwiA6SXidj5pDCougdVEyKr8RLIvqotJvta0sB391bpiVagCWbuwSFdJoyc4JMM3SrCD2yTMrIjjedWyO8XOGhqm_oa6ZVwm8kD/s320/Foodie+Friday+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Smokeless inside grill, always put water in the bottom to keep it smokless. When ever I cook on it, the food is always so tender. Maybe it's because the water in the bottom keeps it moist.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsX8ubkkEBo9WpqEJs6MCwFcmruk7G4Zvr9oPNDNzuvEI5x1LxfDs6vS0Jn7mU7W1BmZ8woQeJjXAFAPhnIiEB7wM7FhpoQOCcIcQsPOSJ_EE4yyUE8eXHDH143tfHUFFbyFDqJ5pBNAc/s1600-h/Foodie+Friday+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317494816774872034" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsX8ubkkEBo9WpqEJs6MCwFcmruk7G4Zvr9oPNDNzuvEI5x1LxfDs6vS0Jn7mU7W1BmZ8woQeJjXAFAPhnIiEB7wM7FhpoQOCcIcQsPOSJ_EE4yyUE8eXHDH143tfHUFFbyFDqJ5pBNAc/s320/Foodie+Friday+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Almost ready for sauce and it smells delightful!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSzJ5oCiDKpigyEWkb9CF2QvtUEkIKzjEzosU1jZ7Y80evb0FbT1yp9Mt48r2RCXYbDK3n94Jjcf0fViIgt858sTwQB1GaofyQbFmWWvyXOLFtKg2V26Di7kX03VLaySuQNlVsruUDvY4/s1600-h/Foodie+Friday+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317494601586322978" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSzJ5oCiDKpigyEWkb9CF2QvtUEkIKzjEzosU1jZ7Y80evb0FbT1yp9Mt48r2RCXYbDK3n94Jjcf0fViIgt858sTwQB1GaofyQbFmWWvyXOLFtKg2V26Di7kX03VLaySuQNlVsruUDvY4/s320/Foodie+Friday+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here I have brushed on that wonderful sauce, I cheated and added a 1/8 teaspoon of dried mustard to my sauce, which made it perfect!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWkI0xGglCqfWrAMUVtLL4bqRlnc8GMxSsodsNL88Jg4IY3AaE3IZeIMU9T8MakZfL6Ur-QKrW4mShyphenhyphen415qbJGxQ6l8ehepbwrknu3vJsEqj895I5QrjUp88qaF12lHAdAVeQyo3UtKGJd/s1600-h/Foodie+Friday+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317494333487317890" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWkI0xGglCqfWrAMUVtLL4bqRlnc8GMxSsodsNL88Jg4IY3AaE3IZeIMU9T8MakZfL6Ur-QKrW4mShyphenhyphen415qbJGxQ6l8ehepbwrknu3vJsEqj895I5QrjUp88qaF12lHAdAVeQyo3UtKGJd/s320/Foodie+Friday+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here's the finish! I also had steamed cabbage, sauteed apples, purple hull peas and cornbread patties. I know a little juice from the apples is on the plate but, that's for the cornbread. YUMMY! Thanks for stopping by my first Foodie Friday, hosted by <a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">Designs By Gollum</a>. Don't forget to stop over for a taste of the many other participant's selections. My recipe is listed below.<br /></div><div>Barbecued Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples</div><div><br />1/4 cup packed brown sugar<br />1/4 cup ketchup<br />1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce<br />1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce</div><br /><div>Remaining Ingredients:</div><br /><div>6 (6oz) bone-in center cut pork chops</div><div>(about 1/2 inch thick)</div><div>1teaspoon dried thyme<br />1 teaspoon garlic salt<br />1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper</div><div>Cooking spray</div><div>Sauteed Apples</div><div>Parsley sprigs (optional)</div><div></div><br /><div>1. Prepare grill or broiler.</div><br /><div>2. To prepare the sauce, combine brown sugar and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl (makes about 1/2 cup). Place 1/4 cup of the brown sugar sauce in another small bowl, and set aside.</div><br /><div>3. Trim fat from pork chops. Combine thyme, garlic salt, and ground red pepper, spinkle pork chops with thyme mixture. Place pork chops on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and cook six minutes on each side, basting with 1/4 cup brown sugar sauce. Serve pork chops with Sauteed Apples and reserved 1/4 cup sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop, 2/3 cup of Sauteed Apples, and about 1-1/2 brown sugar sauce). </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Sauteed Apples:</div><br /><div>3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine</div><div>6 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apples</div><div>(about 2 pounds)</div><div>1/2 cup packed brown sugar</div><div>1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon</div><div></div><br /><div>1. Melt butter in a larg skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples, saute' 6 minutes or until apples are just tender. Stir in brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute or until sugar melts. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup). </div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-51497631834162678452009-03-25T16:00:00.006-05:002009-03-26T11:04:40.481-05:00~Sail ~ Sand~ and ~ Sea~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU2rplTGRKA_Afa1KB3jZGmcAywXcDdleiU4WL1tzbx4T-cHtR_VKqJoQY7eikPw6xZOF6RCVyXMZI1ddLUHiM5llWnGowIpcDjMdCWUzZCVRKQNUWvKqOUcn-J0tk8Bi6j4E0oenY6SB/s1600-h/New_size_125_tall.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317196406804055234" style="WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU2rplTGRKA_Afa1KB3jZGmcAywXcDdleiU4WL1tzbx4T-cHtR_VKqJoQY7eikPw6xZOF6RCVyXMZI1ddLUHiM5llWnGowIpcDjMdCWUzZCVRKQNUWvKqOUcn-J0tk8Bi6j4E0oenY6SB/s320/New_size_125_tall.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to Tablescape Thursday hosted by our lovely Susan, @ <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps On The Porch</a>. Please stop by to see Susan's lovely tablescapes, which are always breathtaking, along with her host of other participants.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBSTlChfAPr3Q3J0g3l2iJJULF5246l_cRv7lE4wRWb-0gcqxqqx824r5JBOTyIEeM025JDlIC8W5KjrAAXxPGwsfzfIi9aqgVowcGV4y1SEyN5car87MlO0nFpgHYIMbv8FRhq2ZPFfS/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317195943199725794" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBSTlChfAPr3Q3J0g3l2iJJULF5246l_cRv7lE4wRWb-0gcqxqqx824r5JBOTyIEeM025JDlIC8W5KjrAAXxPGwsfzfIi9aqgVowcGV4y1SEyN5car87MlO0nFpgHYIMbv8FRhq2ZPFfS/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+018.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Today, I'll call my Tablescape "Sail Sand and Sea". This is a picture I ran across, that I thought I could use in my tablescape but, I couldn't make it work. So I'll just use it as an introduction.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjG38CBfWfUl9e83ySAfCwlWH29spsZ_5jwnVMEsgaj-oUX1Bo13j7MfFo_zobkHgeshQ56WHXgqxq_QKdxjlM-KCVhIZsyHdD7C1T9iJaSx2LDk3ORW4VZ5kQ3vm3EBbLeRJwPKlMdl4/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317195790962438370" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjG38CBfWfUl9e83ySAfCwlWH29spsZ_5jwnVMEsgaj-oUX1Bo13j7MfFo_zobkHgeshQ56WHXgqxq_QKdxjlM-KCVhIZsyHdD7C1T9iJaSx2LDk3ORW4VZ5kQ3vm3EBbLeRJwPKlMdl4/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My tablescape was inspired by this lovely platter. It's Homer Laughlin China, and his GOTHIC style. When I saw these, I thought of seafood on the large platter. Each platter was only 3.99.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTb0lJYBkcdmc5HOrfexe1GrnEU1_UqPGU8H2UNutzmv4kZ7C9jlRSDHLvKPjUFOnX_EFfhqmhuWP15AvkayZB3059QjwzOolrZbxqiyRthMh3kmOESrdDGZiYypw2pYx75mbkB3PJkYz/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317195052321837138" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTb0lJYBkcdmc5HOrfexe1GrnEU1_UqPGU8H2UNutzmv4kZ7C9jlRSDHLvKPjUFOnX_EFfhqmhuWP15AvkayZB3059QjwzOolrZbxqiyRthMh3kmOESrdDGZiYypw2pYx75mbkB3PJkYz/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The detail almost took my breath away. The gloss look, was also pretty.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8kOR1yxg499bEv5u8tp0UgDTQN5I15eSwHFyvMr1uTl6y-ahAC7n5m0H01dyVbxI4g_XI_qR6Ldm_KqTEFaQqEaeUq9XWkXvnOWmE93mb2aZFYmCUQ_ILwhmV72fx4ukYCcnhhUPHZBP/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317194926110044514" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8kOR1yxg499bEv5u8tp0UgDTQN5I15eSwHFyvMr1uTl6y-ahAC7n5m0H01dyVbxI4g_XI_qR6Ldm_KqTEFaQqEaeUq9XWkXvnOWmE93mb2aZFYmCUQ_ILwhmV72fx4ukYCcnhhUPHZBP/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />They even had the smaller plate that I thought could be used for salad or breakfast! They were 2.99 each. They are restaurant plates in surplus, that's why I was able to get them for so little.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Mt4Mr5u_QZhB5GsJsV6wqW7MD4Ek_yEWrlUEY8vkwTRD82HRa8uWOzQEk0rWkydcJNRuk2tIMAL2GkKo5BRefz4_RvVnmM1OWXvnwLvC3MB8hTJwJIN-weYidvdsG3crmnwd5WwIZ4jH/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317193865003745058" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Mt4Mr5u_QZhB5GsJsV6wqW7MD4Ek_yEWrlUEY8vkwTRD82HRa8uWOzQEk0rWkydcJNRuk2tIMAL2GkKo5BRefz4_RvVnmM1OWXvnwLvC3MB8hTJwJIN-weYidvdsG3crmnwd5WwIZ4jH/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I used this napkin ring and a candle ring that I already had. I took the candle ring apart to couple with the napkin ring for the effect below.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTF590wu4w3BxQVUjnLmF-cm5MB95buvGR8Hp6U5Gi6wASui18B76t60Oo_OzhxvsFUVK3861w68pAGMgxvejyb_d2XqwyZeG6yGE5MaxaC-FD2J5BhyphenhyphenKRuP-biL1gthqjhQObq46A-Dmu/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317193798364352850" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTF590wu4w3BxQVUjnLmF-cm5MB95buvGR8Hp6U5Gi6wASui18B76t60Oo_OzhxvsFUVK3861w68pAGMgxvejyb_d2XqwyZeG6yGE5MaxaC-FD2J5BhyphenhyphenKRuP-biL1gthqjhQObq46A-Dmu/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Soooooo pretty! This is my everyday flatware. The table mats are from Big Lots for 1.00 each, in the softest shade of blue.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrThnpv229K3QfzHyizl4RPsaAansLut48sSHsMqSbGU9dgNgdv37LNlVuA9-l24lFA1_1teCsmbYMJ6EpQSoyGyPC2Sp2guiFaUJIV5YS5_AYXca4S2Wuo1Pt6aAXlerR2P-OKglD1am/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+031.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317193739361215794" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrThnpv229K3QfzHyizl4RPsaAansLut48sSHsMqSbGU9dgNgdv37LNlVuA9-l24lFA1_1teCsmbYMJ6EpQSoyGyPC2Sp2guiFaUJIV5YS5_AYXca4S2Wuo1Pt6aAXlerR2P-OKglD1am/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+031.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I found these two, joined at the cheek at Ross for 3.99. I thought they were cute and the two fish are my sign. It's also a candle holder and I have a candle glowing inside.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaheK-BBBl_Pg8jbtjQyGsI0eLWd0K-s27jZ60DPBci219dXBeafM1iKy4rARAaWY_rg1M0qDNgrMHPQ6rvBj-1rbBx1WaXLQR5TDlxduoERLAhTrKC6Xy9rBJI_nwvQKCAm0Os6_H3P0/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317193670724698226" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaheK-BBBl_Pg8jbtjQyGsI0eLWd0K-s27jZ60DPBci219dXBeafM1iKy4rARAaWY_rg1M0qDNgrMHPQ6rvBj-1rbBx1WaXLQR5TDlxduoERLAhTrKC6Xy9rBJI_nwvQKCAm0Os6_H3P0/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+032.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then I found the lighthouse to match, same price. They both fit perfectly into the scheme.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5ezpXT3GbcvwAfHlQOxyBPQefo3Gqg2_tTGXPsO7DcIgnLljcj9jto5flLF9OTIKXZ_wE5I5p7KK14GjThr5JpmD3iH_bFS43hqTLN6RlImh_gTYB6L7z9AM_0lH0TG7RrHpLc28eB5T/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317193571705446546" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5ezpXT3GbcvwAfHlQOxyBPQefo3Gqg2_tTGXPsO7DcIgnLljcj9jto5flLF9OTIKXZ_wE5I5p7KK14GjThr5JpmD3iH_bFS43hqTLN6RlImh_gTYB6L7z9AM_0lH0TG7RrHpLc28eB5T/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf06CEKFsgavXXZpWZz54d06BDG8-koRrYqbkRS7HAbLTVOAqyQMvKsghuaJs9GROxABZPCjv7ybW3jEcQGgIC4I4F8CaHgazR7XFJHzE59rdJn_K0fZwWWohpkUJnoQxvXjt8V63dUZpf/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317193389050112866" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf06CEKFsgavXXZpWZz54d06BDG8-koRrYqbkRS7HAbLTVOAqyQMvKsghuaJs9GROxABZPCjv7ybW3jEcQGgIC4I4F8CaHgazR7XFJHzE59rdJn_K0fZwWWohpkUJnoQxvXjt8V63dUZpf/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+014.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSaPMemjrxx__OeRCq5NGgJVs9kyWrWOp-P5PI1dSUxubjzgnSXBgV0943rB4Wl8ZoxH4a8AIpbkDyIXzlsU96TpBgJrf2fj5Yt-BDzNGZZyXmR1kXhxA7dHLoZCM0hxqVB70mXCdoHVix/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317193291180872642" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSaPMemjrxx__OeRCq5NGgJVs9kyWrWOp-P5PI1dSUxubjzgnSXBgV0943rB4Wl8ZoxH4a8AIpbkDyIXzlsU96TpBgJrf2fj5Yt-BDzNGZZyXmR1kXhxA7dHLoZCM0hxqVB70mXCdoHVix/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The large seashells I've had for a while, I got them at Marshall's for 4.99<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhja3nwMBR76LNwfBzpFyL6XuVJgrK8CdMdj5EuiyneXSoJDgLk4xHv8Vosq5TDo9h12kKDBlqUISGqBAxf9WhiYp2HC4AOUShmNj2SGsg_u_ZdJOfJKMUwZgnWcLNaHhWE9swUCocY0uQe/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317193186621988194" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhja3nwMBR76LNwfBzpFyL6XuVJgrK8CdMdj5EuiyneXSoJDgLk4xHv8Vosq5TDo9h12kKDBlqUISGqBAxf9WhiYp2HC4AOUShmNj2SGsg_u_ZdJOfJKMUwZgnWcLNaHhWE9swUCocY0uQe/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The centerpiece, is a hurricane, on a wood base, I found it at Ross for 6.99 added a little lift and faux greenery. The cute little gobblets are by Libby, four to a box for 5.99 and I was lucky enough to find two boxes.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0AD_xulT4tOR8pHxTu6WyhjqejL7RegAFS7yoA3tMCP479A6pX3CzjiObJBWrxFa3XDvyqt8P7NkXqVQ35k7mm_ourTMUxxdvSvlw_FFsznKBYE81sPEfvNoNaE3hmsRk82SBj354yr0/s1600-h/Seaside+Tablescape+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317193098966586322" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0AD_xulT4tOR8pHxTu6WyhjqejL7RegAFS7yoA3tMCP479A6pX3CzjiObJBWrxFa3XDvyqt8P7NkXqVQ35k7mm_ourTMUxxdvSvlw_FFsznKBYE81sPEfvNoNaE3hmsRk82SBj354yr0/s320/Seaside+Tablescape+016.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Thank you for visiting my calm little table by the sea, as I look forward to visiting you and your beautiful Tablescapes. Deb</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-1411840851266087352009-03-24T09:20:00.001-05:002009-03-24T09:26:03.657-05:00~MY WORLD TODAY~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmpyN4SWqWWKWdKA3VtPmvClnUkg3Fu1-rllTXxzisIh0hcK50eDune_IX5aWwR9rwdpFPJFU77EHWbb3DKMohCrPXRHfAYE89upw_y2PiFwuw52xK9oqJ-SM7Jc7CJ19gTHX0e198Dak/s1600-h/Circus+Peanuts+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316751415304869890" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmpyN4SWqWWKWdKA3VtPmvClnUkg3Fu1-rllTXxzisIh0hcK50eDune_IX5aWwR9rwdpFPJFU77EHWbb3DKMohCrPXRHfAYE89upw_y2PiFwuw52xK9oqJ-SM7Jc7CJ19gTHX0e198Dak/s320/Circus+Peanuts+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />MY WEAKNESS! A bag of Circus Peanuts! What do they taste like? NOTHING! No flavor that I can determine, just plain sugar! But for some reason I can't pass them up. I think it's something in the way that they chew. This bag, was opened this morning. I have to go out in a little bit and didn't want to burden myself <em>fixing breakfast</em> so, this light went on in my head, and the caption read, <em>"What about that bag of Circus Peanuts, all you need is a little sugar and you'll be alright till you get back".</em> Well the results are what you see above. Now, mind you that it's only about five left, I pushed them in the little window to get a picture, however, they don't <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">f</span>ill up the window because it's a large bag.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8UqjMLaT9AB1A-y6rBP3dD39GlkoudIZSpxZclBaep5pnJF1DWJyIVVh4lryfWuYQmTJ9t7nr7MCR9tiYS3qZIDWykl9_PlvpAfhP6VYO0YH2mNBCic-y1n_lBfre9GASNu6DD8Xqnoc/s1600-h/Circus+Peanuts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316751247184342434" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8UqjMLaT9AB1A-y6rBP3dD39GlkoudIZSpxZclBaep5pnJF1DWJyIVVh4lryfWuYQmTJ9t7nr7MCR9tiYS3qZIDWykl9_PlvpAfhP6VYO0YH2mNBCic-y1n_lBfre9GASNu6DD8Xqnoc/s320/Circus+Peanuts.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />It doesn't help any to stand here in the kitchen (EATING THEM) and look into the dining room and see this! I had another light go on in my head that the caption read, <em>"If you bring the Ab Lounger upstairs, it will be so much easier to use it because you won't have to go down stairs alone". </em>So, I had my husband go down and get it. That's been two weeks ago and the only time I used it was the day he brought it up!<br /><br />Well now I want it <em>OUT OF THERE!</em> It's totally messing with my decor. LOL!!! But I hate to hear I told you so, because my husband knew that he would be taking back downstairs again. SO NOW IT'S TIME! Well this is my world today, what's yours. DebDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-80362656906789232092009-03-23T09:00:00.002-05:002009-03-23T09:03:22.821-05:00To Be Or Not To Be<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxBpBOJdjQ1-O6hotNU94X-Uy5whVSGt4Tk7PJdHwPOZEKP05RTS5drZrCLe8VNi1HKnhppZG1eZve5VJ1_9Y0lnqpmGDuJgXCUuZCpDGXOkGmp-SrTQzsOtyr4jmRhysdPrKNqyvrB0/s1600-h/planter+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186888150241612882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxBpBOJdjQ1-O6hotNU94X-Uy5whVSGt4Tk7PJdHwPOZEKP05RTS5drZrCLe8VNi1HKnhppZG1eZve5VJ1_9Y0lnqpmGDuJgXCUuZCpDGXOkGmp-SrTQzsOtyr4jmRhysdPrKNqyvrB0/s320/planter+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is a new posting for Metamorphosis Monday, what I originally submitted didn't go over well but, it <em>was</em> pertaining to things changing.<br /><br />If I offended anyone, mainly Susan, I apologize as it was not my intent. So I went back into my archives and found this. It is when I first started blogging and I think my third post. So I have an anniversary coming up. I began blogging last year March, 26. I wish I had a before picture of the chair, but believe me, it was a mess.<br /><br />Metamorphosis Monday, is hosted by our lovely Susan at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps On The Porch</a>. Please visit, as there are a host of participants with lovely before and after projects and here is mine.<br /><div></div><div>After losing his mother, my husband and a family member had been doing some repairs at her home which is now his family’s home house. One night he brought home this chair. He said, we were getting rid of some things and this looked like something you would like. I love flea markets and yard sales. I looked at it, it was covered in dust and grime, and had a very unflattering fabric. I said to myself, "cute chair, I can work with this ".<br /></div><div>The next day I took out the "Mean Green", for those of you not familiar with this product, it’s an all purpose cleaner and I know for a fact, if used on furniture it will strip away old dirt and "varnish" and for this reason it is advised not to use on wood furniture. But that’s what I wanted it to do. I got the chair cleaned up and after it was dry I painted on a satin polyurethane. I found a piece of gingham fabric that I had left over after making a cushion for the bench at my dinning room table, and recovered the seat.<br /></div><div>I stood there admiring how well it had turn out, but then for the first time noticed that it was much smaller than your normal sized chair. I thought to myself, maybe it will work out as an extra chair in an overflow situation. After finding a place for it, I sat in it. It was not the scale of the furniture already in the room, so it looked out of place. It was also not comfortable to sit in because it was so small. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">couldn't</span>’t think of any other room that it would compliment.<br /></div><div>Then I thought of my husband, he was so sure that I could find a place for it and even though he <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">didn</span>’t say it, it possibly had some sentimental value to him. This is what I came up with, it is now a plant stand and it sits by the window and it’s plants drink up the Alabama sunshine and they’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ve</span> never looked healthier. So with a little imagination, something you think you can’t use, can very well turn out to be "quite" useful. Deb<br />Posted </div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-78479706222211462772009-03-18T19:30:00.000-05:002009-03-18T19:36:20.479-05:00Tablescape Thursday - The bunny is over here<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhTM1ouowB-v3EP-1gW9VUC7v6JK1PFucI3-0zNrPruSUrsLeXIFWqQUVxx-rvn-5UVIQYvvO4kzS8EGEo-v_trVe5XU1G4PYB0GzttgXZtg0G573_-QAPaizXXY3sXqUwZSYO_0lkL8l/s1600-h/New_size_125_tall.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314621708694974306" style="WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhTM1ouowB-v3EP-1gW9VUC7v6JK1PFucI3-0zNrPruSUrsLeXIFWqQUVxx-rvn-5UVIQYvvO4kzS8EGEo-v_trVe5XU1G4PYB0GzttgXZtg0G573_-QAPaizXXY3sXqUwZSYO_0lkL8l/s320/New_size_125_tall.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Welcome to Tablescape Thursday! It's hosted by our lovely Susan at, <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps On The Porch. </a>Susan's tablescapes are tough to beat, so stop by and see her's, and the host of other participants. They're Growing!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLsyhUitYT7UZ0greBfOVIBLz2G-1k9tEbRo_rQtnBBBo9ty5shggmwWiZkOsoo9kWxH060VOFkqDtTj1K4T-6thYp8UOzGy5ze-OIl8qB0L7WA6WnNUoMg0ria5IhzWAG3DjoAZ2GeT6/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314539725674872866" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLsyhUitYT7UZ0greBfOVIBLz2G-1k9tEbRo_rQtnBBBo9ty5shggmwWiZkOsoo9kWxH060VOFkqDtTj1K4T-6thYp8UOzGy5ze-OIl8qB0L7WA6WnNUoMg0ria5IhzWAG3DjoAZ2GeT6/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+001.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Today my tablescape will start with these beautiful Bordallo Pinheiro plates. I'd seen them around blogland and often thought how nice they were. I'd seen a few in green but, I was blown away when I saw them in YELLOW. I knew immediately that they would make a very beautiful spring tablescape. Mine has a bunny in the center, and little bunches of carrots all around but, I've seen others had a rooster, or a pig. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcioZum6p6UPJMOod_U-7pbF9LtIzPDH-zPjWOYYFOW3DZjniuL87jILW-sKG5RaJIwZUiZhjxp7OrGn7NNo3IZbLdcTqaynpGTKnmlhPULu3ndmQkY-bOZctPZWG-iduBah3keGSFQLo/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314620963769531746" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcioZum6p6UPJMOod_U-7pbF9LtIzPDH-zPjWOYYFOW3DZjniuL87jILW-sKG5RaJIwZUiZhjxp7OrGn7NNo3IZbLdcTqaynpGTKnmlhPULu3ndmQkY-bOZctPZWG-iduBah3keGSFQLo/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+026.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>I coupled them with the white dinnerware that I found at The Dollar Store.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EmBTpmICtn8atmR82VIXMQekMfeCgsuvAqTyqkloh49ojnUeg-gaaowN0NWmE5oMBHc5eoi3m3EMFOP25DUxgGj_0YhW4bnIA1I4BVbASpVJgUTX3q82wNxmGkB7F4dC106a_OvdIIug/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314541268074109650" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EmBTpmICtn8atmR82VIXMQekMfeCgsuvAqTyqkloh49ojnUeg-gaaowN0NWmE5oMBHc5eoi3m3EMFOP25DUxgGj_0YhW4bnIA1I4BVbASpVJgUTX3q82wNxmGkB7F4dC106a_OvdIIug/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+007.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>I'm also using these guys, I couldn't remember for the life of me where I got them but I've had them forever. A he and she pair and they each sit on half of a beautiful hand painted egg.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEnDgrYmWOUaM9WCLSjStOM5CQUV2_lxtO5inz-8JCZH-vUJlniYqaLrVOAvpk6QWWgAvXLqCBqcxbmJEwzKSEy4IcmTvyPvXonhoCA6M5JGP9UsDkMIxdNnl4RvhHPbpy7OcPffVMxdv/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+069.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314542038551618978" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEnDgrYmWOUaM9WCLSjStOM5CQUV2_lxtO5inz-8JCZH-vUJlniYqaLrVOAvpk6QWWgAvXLqCBqcxbmJEwzKSEy4IcmTvyPvXonhoCA6M5JGP9UsDkMIxdNnl4RvhHPbpy7OcPffVMxdv/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+069.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>This lovely couple was found at Big Lots back when I could hardly find anything in there that I didn't like. Look, he's serenading her.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YSptF1UkORyFT8aLYlAiuB1CpcnZIFqasdpu6HwDlpJ2szIVqqbL-iHFfZ3pMyiz3tx02WC9so2uGBcoZOOzBI6zXG2TbW_25qkwF2JnLFoDVOvhO3KRCvrS2wKvBqkxJP38LEQwwCF6/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314537354630493730" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YSptF1UkORyFT8aLYlAiuB1CpcnZIFqasdpu6HwDlpJ2szIVqqbL-iHFfZ3pMyiz3tx02WC9so2uGBcoZOOzBI6zXG2TbW_25qkwF2JnLFoDVOvhO3KRCvrS2wKvBqkxJP38LEQwwCF6/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+041.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Then how about this, on my purchase receipt, they were called panties. Good name, and look at the little chicken feet. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLbav6GnpeGsmn-cpD1NJ2lA-N-k8pJ-wxG0c7Eia-NpCiGOGyz2QUE1C05rcYuVnw_joJ3qkdPZCrm-rVizNPVwbUsAE4F1loxnbZu2NIlD6FbpFuhMwOGPCCUrjejtJpZnF-0q12kQ0f/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+051.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314538187096364530" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLbav6GnpeGsmn-cpD1NJ2lA-N-k8pJ-wxG0c7Eia-NpCiGOGyz2QUE1C05rcYuVnw_joJ3qkdPZCrm-rVizNPVwbUsAE4F1loxnbZu2NIlD6FbpFuhMwOGPCCUrjejtJpZnF-0q12kQ0f/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+051.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>They only had the four and I bought them all for 1.99 each at Ross. They are holding faux eggs.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOFQQYt1o5_MVeYtTQ5n7wFyPHmUuGdQToKYOdCOqmg76irJaMHvvoU7rmQ2Ns_902C8yev4LUtS9FlYJ6k9LgI7fURgfzu5tP1R03YjDchhL_Uej_TxCRIftufd6wOd9s_L5fqGXiN3E/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+045.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314538516429498018" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOFQQYt1o5_MVeYtTQ5n7wFyPHmUuGdQToKYOdCOqmg76irJaMHvvoU7rmQ2Ns_902C8yev4LUtS9FlYJ6k9LgI7fURgfzu5tP1R03YjDchhL_Uej_TxCRIftufd6wOd9s_L5fqGXiN3E/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+045.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>I'm using my everyday flatware, and linen napkins that I found for 1.99 each for a pack of four. I was lucky enough to find two packs. They are cream colored.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcfXmoXXwW6ULoFA60yPS0EAil06fjyM0n8-Drp3-UrE-8-wzcpe9plGlEmdXp78GpUSuNO5R57cTNIFgg6ncX8K-E-magSdxWRLzNxas2EUOlX8bKEfHRSNclDYDY_DBkDwzaHmDM5lh/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+042.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314537879854083282" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcfXmoXXwW6ULoFA60yPS0EAil06fjyM0n8-Drp3-UrE-8-wzcpe9plGlEmdXp78GpUSuNO5R57cTNIFgg6ncX8K-E-magSdxWRLzNxas2EUOlX8bKEfHRSNclDYDY_DBkDwzaHmDM5lh/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+042.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>The flowers are from my husband, a just because. I love mixed flowers and prefer them over Roses any day.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpfovvX8iS50vEy7lczK8rGYz5dF4Hl-GmVxW2HXejsymMaT8cRlJ7sXu6zVxIlaOxpzGZxZLhOgKmo5A7mBJ-F59h97Rb_7Cg_5PGUlBcAcm1g-pOYkTa1gqyBRiaREfMCR9fII2Lxsr6/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+043.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314538947276551026" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpfovvX8iS50vEy7lczK8rGYz5dF4Hl-GmVxW2HXejsymMaT8cRlJ7sXu6zVxIlaOxpzGZxZLhOgKmo5A7mBJ-F59h97Rb_7Cg_5PGUlBcAcm1g-pOYkTa1gqyBRiaREfMCR9fII2Lxsr6/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+043.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>See the little bunny on the left, I'd seen him somewhere but forgot where. He stayed on my mind and I had a time finding him again. I was actually shocked when I found him that he was still there. I've forgotten all over again where I got him but, I remember he was 11.00. The receipt said it was a watering can, but it's not.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswGhY2tbL6CISJo5rRG-fN1GPrSsqlYLXjfxzhi3NemLzSenoB5e8vrw-VkKW7rjO5dBedlJ1b_-TH0pbeJt90NtSAWIB3ph_s-VHHJF2yJk-HQj-YWXvXg_Qq9bq3xH3vtkOVJldK8dY/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+044.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314541033953043714" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswGhY2tbL6CISJo5rRG-fN1GPrSsqlYLXjfxzhi3NemLzSenoB5e8vrw-VkKW7rjO5dBedlJ1b_-TH0pbeJt90NtSAWIB3ph_s-VHHJF2yJk-HQj-YWXvXg_Qq9bq3xH3vtkOVJldK8dY/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+044.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>I used this pedestal to raise the flowers and add height to my table. I used my cake plate to showcase pastries.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0O-4KHS-869uMMBkBVfijuEfi4yiVVR-F0MjjbFl-Hi0_3rDAERQaNUvg8R9aj7uzbk978Phu4ykE83jl4dmGtR05FeyLjFzDC0Ce7jd9qUTeAkesM4uHGlwYz6k_xFUUpHZusc30Akl/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+078.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314537013069753026" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0O-4KHS-869uMMBkBVfijuEfi4yiVVR-F0MjjbFl-Hi0_3rDAERQaNUvg8R9aj7uzbk978Phu4ykE83jl4dmGtR05FeyLjFzDC0Ce7jd9qUTeAkesM4uHGlwYz6k_xFUUpHZusc30Akl/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+078.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>And here's the overall view, very springish I think. I'd not found placemats that I loved when I took these pictures, but yesterday I found the perfect ones. Well, re-doing my table was just out of the question, so I didn't buy them. I kinda like the color of the wood table against the other colors anyway.</div><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for joining me again this week, I really enjoy it when you come by. Please leave comments as I love them too. I also look forward to visiting with all of you. Deb</div><div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-55545178474358231562009-03-16T00:16:00.001-05:002009-03-16T00:28:21.276-05:00~What I'm Toying With~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz54XIN6YcbGrdzw04LX5bYW6Ak27KLkek5VvlnPHucbEwTiFbqaaT3wLsxqQD0UAgmzqkSSwXC8Ynm3fPUTRo6r6g0mo6Vu54s7Bt5um69RbaoWo_98oIkBOn9M-WLL3oNzWRPjFdDyMe/s1600-h/New+Spices+055.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313638146034026530" style="WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz54XIN6YcbGrdzw04LX5bYW6Ak27KLkek5VvlnPHucbEwTiFbqaaT3wLsxqQD0UAgmzqkSSwXC8Ynm3fPUTRo6r6g0mo6Vu54s7Bt5um69RbaoWo_98oIkBOn9M-WLL3oNzWRPjFdDyMe/s320/New+Spices+055.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />As you know, I hate to cook! Well, I was in my favorite dept store (Ross) and spotted this spice rack. The rack included 18 spices. I thought how neat, because normally when I find a recipe, it calls for spices that I've never bothered to buy and the thought of gathering all the ingredients makes me not want to try the recipe. So this made me think. I thought, this would be a great way to get started on my spices, and it was only 19.99. So I bought the rack, and these cook books. The one above...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKRPFjdghOzDm4PnJ6so08CR4qwUfnsYr2kkLTc2S-JCIudbT-ZkVRB2iIS67Pdxl44asIX9xs2So6XS6Qoul489iMbt6CK7s3mkpEW1leiIDcEubuBGEvDQ_FeOYoQhQXeP59UsTfTsh/s1600-h/New+Spices+053.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313637989648462610" style="WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKRPFjdghOzDm4PnJ6so08CR4qwUfnsYr2kkLTc2S-JCIudbT-ZkVRB2iIS67Pdxl44asIX9xs2So6XS6Qoul489iMbt6CK7s3mkpEW1leiIDcEubuBGEvDQ_FeOYoQhQXeP59UsTfTsh/s320/New+Spices+053.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And this one<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-nqad26p3qecu7Pht-MivjioJokbAjcGGy0GktgeSvGDGEYDA4PRJC_QdYIw-zKihcjnlezZiuwJbYulOQ-UYi5y2FLuK3dpMBUJgrVlJALsdpEFuGhF-fegrSq7N6u75b0qICdolbK5V/s1600-h/New+Spices+033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313636976714947314" style="WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-nqad26p3qecu7Pht-MivjioJokbAjcGGy0GktgeSvGDGEYDA4PRJC_QdYIw-zKihcjnlezZiuwJbYulOQ-UYi5y2FLuK3dpMBUJgrVlJALsdpEFuGhF-fegrSq7N6u75b0qICdolbK5V/s320/New+Spices+033.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Bought myself an apron too! I'll keep it right here on this little hook.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVhN937Fxv1azHzePS49-lgYXp6HPcXxVF0JeOpMiTWLXnkQIyQgl4E3CcNx8vIEta89AE5dQZMqq0PaYC6QuYrZ9doU-B-7SZAp1dGhj7mcop0OxmaLnqGajGoZkzleMiIweuYAW9vt0/s1600-h/New+Spices+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313637807072133714" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVhN937Fxv1azHzePS49-lgYXp6HPcXxVF0JeOpMiTWLXnkQIyQgl4E3CcNx8vIEta89AE5dQZMqq0PaYC6QuYrZ9doU-B-7SZAp1dGhj7mcop0OxmaLnqGajGoZkzleMiIweuYAW9vt0/s320/New+Spices+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Now my first recipe was from neither books above, it was a recipe that I recieved in the mail. Beef and Broccoli and it looked so good. So I tried it. These are all the ingredients that was needed.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrYUUv6RZCZohoHE8WLT8L1P1Jr04LDJkn1RoaYDfK52kwI5lJHU0TKVrPdIfTHgIz0ZVSeFk5f3jvZ-G11b0aSAourRER9rcsF0-n4wVs3rq4ztxmuZO-EIcwELtcnBdIlMCp1HUdGrh/s1600-h/New+Spices+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313637526533513922" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrYUUv6RZCZohoHE8WLT8L1P1Jr04LDJkn1RoaYDfK52kwI5lJHU0TKVrPdIfTHgIz0ZVSeFk5f3jvZ-G11b0aSAourRER9rcsF0-n4wVs3rq4ztxmuZO-EIcwELtcnBdIlMCp1HUdGrh/s320/New+Spices+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And this is the finished product. Well it had a fantastic flavor, and the only thing I messed up was that I didn't use fresh broccoli and my frozen broccoli sort of over cooked but, next time everything will be perfect. As a side, I chose Wild Rice.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7p8XWfX1JMV2glRKpIoRlUs7oeG-qCv9V2olP8YypAAc-1tAfGH4JmR87Cy2UIeTeMkcsms-FiCI7J-LIwhMgjSNlP6Nc-J7SX_fm7VJHWuM4hcsnl6lh8Vjqgt13RBPX5sJ2nfiRrLDg/s1600-h/New+Spices+021.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313637286387292626" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7p8XWfX1JMV2glRKpIoRlUs7oeG-qCv9V2olP8YypAAc-1tAfGH4JmR87Cy2UIeTeMkcsms-FiCI7J-LIwhMgjSNlP6Nc-J7SX_fm7VJHWuM4hcsnl6lh8Vjqgt13RBPX5sJ2nfiRrLDg/s320/New+Spices+021.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then I tried Shrimp Linguine, it was perfect, only in my picture I had not added the croutons, shredded cheese, and dressing to my salad but, this was a great meal. My husband loved both!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtrTfCkzcj-bP79RlFzL9uTSao0kLEOT7FRqmmrU4svVMl83Bz-9Ombum1atHVZ1Bz3-vlxW78VuSfspALqQ69L0u3tzqgR1mAbwcJnpq2aCrm6JdR4NjpTyQ6svMQ1f62cJBpMCC-HrI/s1600-h/New+Spices+027.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313636718944929538" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtrTfCkzcj-bP79RlFzL9uTSao0kLEOT7FRqmmrU4svVMl83Bz-9Ombum1atHVZ1Bz3-vlxW78VuSfspALqQ69L0u3tzqgR1mAbwcJnpq2aCrm6JdR4NjpTyQ6svMQ1f62cJBpMCC-HrI/s320/New+Spices+027.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then yesterday I cooked from my Light Cooking cook book. I made Chicken with Garlic and Lime. This is not the picture in the book but, the recipe is on the same page.<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-9xNx1Lzz35f3A2sd0hvOG1JQu5sU9Aag2kBZ20TPgPJexnXva-m6AtmhyphenhyphenSd4bMuGHJbiiy7p-JHlbUHhPHlsJ0_-rfclf5Pzn5zp7lQNolbs3NG3ogQhYDkS9EcZqFSgzj_yZTXykYi/s1600-h/New+Spices+030.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313636466088578994" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-9xNx1Lzz35f3A2sd0hvOG1JQu5sU9Aag2kBZ20TPgPJexnXva-m6AtmhyphenhyphenSd4bMuGHJbiiy7p-JHlbUHhPHlsJ0_-rfclf5Pzn5zp7lQNolbs3NG3ogQhYDkS9EcZqFSgzj_yZTXykYi/s320/New+Spices+030.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is what it looked like before it went into the oven. Fresh garlic, ground cumin, oregano, white vinegar, lime juice, and chopped fresh cilantro to garnish. My sides are garlic butter rice, green beans, salad; and rolls.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifv23giB1wM7tuLSbMJR1G-qmQJarpFgi41rAXct0S1xUFwBmCtiQYCqCtlAJIuvSn8IUjzGkjgpkpfboXO3sxO5Z2frIKvHNN4I56x7EP37T5zJMmWaZRNuKTDmEMpVCJwDqLZXdZzwkU/s1600-h/New+Spices+036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313635971472307602" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifv23giB1wM7tuLSbMJR1G-qmQJarpFgi41rAXct0S1xUFwBmCtiQYCqCtlAJIuvSn8IUjzGkjgpkpfboXO3sxO5Z2frIKvHNN4I56x7EP37T5zJMmWaZRNuKTDmEMpVCJwDqLZXdZzwkU/s320/New+Spices+036.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I set the coffee table, and this is what the finished product look like. It was a great, light, meal, and quite tasty!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGECzTsS37Jfta7H0nrqjF-vCkFLEcUOvc5MfDAZQ2mRWMbZ3nGWr9TDfKc-Q2mr_3AJZ60JhtevbnKnYS5ZmhijCuYN-P2z9mMrVFN3RIxlJBLbqtyXMqwE66mfa5SZVtRHoONvYV0n-W/s1600-h/New+Spices+041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313635716185365138" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGECzTsS37Jfta7H0nrqjF-vCkFLEcUOvc5MfDAZQ2mRWMbZ3nGWr9TDfKc-Q2mr_3AJZ60JhtevbnKnYS5ZmhijCuYN-P2z9mMrVFN3RIxlJBLbqtyXMqwE66mfa5SZVtRHoONvYV0n-W/s320/New+Spices+041.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I also made Paula Dean's fried apple pies. A very quick recipe made from biscuit dough, apple pie filling, and powdered sugar.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfXe42mvV1iXxLu8qmuT86LE6j2hhIRLafBH9vVIURi0Jnw4vLh9Bj66jf8rvWAtpzjQ2O7FvgGBatWrEDxclrvLTHCf_L2Kx6YgXcgtYZZhvA55SlR3WEiJxXSlOeubHuAfBHudGJGJN/s1600-h/New+Spices+052.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313635188639343874" style="WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfXe42mvV1iXxLu8qmuT86LE6j2hhIRLafBH9vVIURi0Jnw4vLh9Bj66jf8rvWAtpzjQ2O7FvgGBatWrEDxclrvLTHCf_L2Kx6YgXcgtYZZhvA55SlR3WEiJxXSlOeubHuAfBHudGJGJN/s320/New+Spices+052.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Afterwards, we had a little wine and all in all it was a lovely meal! Now maybe, just maybe, I can join in with Foodie Friday (SOMETIMES)!!!. LOL!!! I don't want to over do it. But I'm sort of excited about something new at meal time. This is what I'm toying with! Deb<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-28391976180041546982009-03-11T20:29:00.000-05:002009-03-11T20:34:00.763-05:00Tablescape Thursday ~A Romantic Table For Two~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBgT7JA7PSFHXnouoPBEN2gsfqxdNUAovLw-J3giZGGHOAKdwL8S0qMvaubZBsz-uHgYOGH5mj09_rmUCSqNgmNRMY1uJ8_doM9IugfBxbR3ZmZGmFzjTA7rZ5ntibYagzb66K-aeJFB9D/s1600-h/New_size_125_tall.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312007019498288418" style="WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBgT7JA7PSFHXnouoPBEN2gsfqxdNUAovLw-J3giZGGHOAKdwL8S0qMvaubZBsz-uHgYOGH5mj09_rmUCSqNgmNRMY1uJ8_doM9IugfBxbR3ZmZGmFzjTA7rZ5ntibYagzb66K-aeJFB9D/s320/New_size_125_tall.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Welcome to Tablescape Thursday, hosted by our lovely Susan, at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps On The Porch</a>. Please stop by to visit her many, many, other participants as the numbers continue to grow.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9phWoPuhFRxdF_zle2T43aw2k_u-aSBLXs8JFIPfLJBP58EPYfU7_nsiZBjouwvPMDXd1iQ_T8OZSgSmae1iaOKFEmDnfq6W-rOwTP8_ZwpU_0MRskg8-j1n3gM1RZbE6hovaFMECryQ/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+073.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311952551228052226" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9phWoPuhFRxdF_zle2T43aw2k_u-aSBLXs8JFIPfLJBP58EPYfU7_nsiZBjouwvPMDXd1iQ_T8OZSgSmae1iaOKFEmDnfq6W-rOwTP8_ZwpU_0MRskg8-j1n3gM1RZbE6hovaFMECryQ/s320/Table+For+Two+073.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>My tablescape idea for this week, all began with this bowl. I found two at my favorite store (Ross) for 2.99 each.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdIjTvUHNPUoeL7gwcM9Q2oVBD6KFrkc1K-8Msv3nB3CgfYSUJ9d2OOClWzspkmTUajG6hFwZxsZlgSc61z8gqgk7EJ6TvztF1rjU9jxvETmlGC5Eei5Hk0yq4G0kqwMa0d2md_LrYe1u/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+028.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311948364085582930" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdIjTvUHNPUoeL7gwcM9Q2oVBD6KFrkc1K-8Msv3nB3CgfYSUJ9d2OOClWzspkmTUajG6hFwZxsZlgSc61z8gqgk7EJ6TvztF1rjU9jxvETmlGC5Eei5Hk0yq4G0kqwMa0d2md_LrYe1u/s320/Table+For+Two+028.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I needed something to compliment them, and I found these plates and thought they were perfect together. A jeweled look for myself, and a masculine look for my husband, as I will be using these two together, for an intimate dinner for two.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0k0vSgzakwfA0avWf_SFzfnSrJUAVxzcAO7CtrSE5Bb148bTGqr9t758b5H6fWNEtYovROJjqX3LP0_OWk-6yYkgbFxT6klRc2S5zbKeuXs-WNHSlSZUBd6G4cHC5Y4k_juAUxuUAga-2/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+077.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311967406672290498" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0k0vSgzakwfA0avWf_SFzfnSrJUAVxzcAO7CtrSE5Bb148bTGqr9t758b5H6fWNEtYovROJjqX3LP0_OWk-6yYkgbFxT6klRc2S5zbKeuXs-WNHSlSZUBd6G4cHC5Y4k_juAUxuUAga-2/s320/Table+For+Two+077.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I've added to the above, a silver charger...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94UJN70RXpn4JDzXWACEyj24l-vWBBTZ3cXViDFvzJMHKcaEUS1pxYUeDwyLVguckmd7sh0XY4q3TQTYURulJI5QxSZO8O7JYfcgNnydf1anbbPRVu1mYGqTUsTIYUOT8uQQQITPuGfHV/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+057.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311947580600693714" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94UJN70RXpn4JDzXWACEyj24l-vWBBTZ3cXViDFvzJMHKcaEUS1pxYUeDwyLVguckmd7sh0XY4q3TQTYURulJI5QxSZO8O7JYfcgNnydf1anbbPRVu1mYGqTUsTIYUOT8uQQQITPuGfHV/s320/Table+For+Two+057.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />...and to below, this beautiful flatware that I found at Marshall's moving sale a couple of months ago. It's an eight piece service, with serving set. I only paid 42.00 at 60% off.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtRx9OgJrsfkXxeh4Uw2krs6k19DEDAlYthXrABwSeuzPrWj7V-giF8yFGacKx1uk_EoYF-8raCEjgCRdBWIT30yt_2_80PDXn3kf8VJPhdgHtIX043xNp46-MF9hljy_sU4ncPn3cZfC/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311946886579738706" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtRx9OgJrsfkXxeh4Uw2krs6k19DEDAlYthXrABwSeuzPrWj7V-giF8yFGacKx1uk_EoYF-8raCEjgCRdBWIT30yt_2_80PDXn3kf8VJPhdgHtIX043xNp46-MF9hljy_sU4ncPn3cZfC/s320/Table+For+Two+032.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here, you see all the silver effects. The table cloth is silver and brown. I found it at Ross for 5.49. The brand name is Berkshire. I love how all these things compliment each other.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vZRt-bQXTxk6jPV55AtIuYCzeutIJFzx7B3zwxX9nG3OkePacGgyHtuiKICTUbm10H1_YVbFf44_KEH1bTv_ZcYzKYtgjHCumD7GW3cw3xdZMUNoM7PC0oZGPbJjhl_AjGY9fDg_3SqO/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311985502414070594" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vZRt-bQXTxk6jPV55AtIuYCzeutIJFzx7B3zwxX9nG3OkePacGgyHtuiKICTUbm10H1_YVbFf44_KEH1bTv_ZcYzKYtgjHCumD7GW3cw3xdZMUNoM7PC0oZGPbJjhl_AjGY9fDg_3SqO/s320/Table+For+Two+036.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>A close-up of the main characters...</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ae2gozRkTOx050_BZHpjj3qbah0n6tlrOIcx5Zp3tv7BVg5UzSFYMB97SQke6uZmiMbWOs78e8mQxrktRm82h1F4pg_a-GauLU7xh3VMBNPZOkhQ5mVN61fSx8G7ErOQGmHuQMvTk64L/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+042.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311945544914733650" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ae2gozRkTOx050_BZHpjj3qbah0n6tlrOIcx5Zp3tv7BVg5UzSFYMB97SQke6uZmiMbWOs78e8mQxrktRm82h1F4pg_a-GauLU7xh3VMBNPZOkhQ5mVN61fSx8G7ErOQGmHuQMvTk64L/s320/Table+For+Two+042.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />...and everthing put together. My husband and I always eat in our den, so I set the coffee table so we can dine and do our favorite thing (watch TV) LOL!!! </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJqPt68Lcg1jdbrgsxLuyKj7XEM3C44W6laO2Qgocwb0cCafgABc-37xI0JQGwVW3KKysMRjG5leSxaa2asNmPfT_PVmRuCa3uJaDNH10YLcqsU4dishowPhjyasWZKSivOQCVeAjG2eC/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+049.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312003288048416450" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJqPt68Lcg1jdbrgsxLuyKj7XEM3C44W6laO2Qgocwb0cCafgABc-37xI0JQGwVW3KKysMRjG5leSxaa2asNmPfT_PVmRuCa3uJaDNH10YLcqsU4dishowPhjyasWZKSivOQCVeAjG2eC/s320/Table+For+Two+049.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxihYLB7MDAKIKH4dfucHzsRyvOWKDvxKxhHKsMZIsMpjd72KJHgB7X7DMyMsYemIo-XCTTngyx13FqFLeGIOZCF47DObFENtEv2wIRM0wHHY-e9VpSS00zb09OJnDBZIGRmgCz81-lcR/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+054.jpg"></a></div><div>The stemware is Luigi Bormioli (found them at Ross) they are 20 and 22oz glasses.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_MsUVa625JW0GOHfMYzck5rbZQPubwL7WY3lxXpPjwyqs14YfaBgLKKlf-MfXpUZGGawodxl_2Zs2Qg_hYzaz5vpP8VA_118S1NjrcixCbcDd8_2XUBwoucsBUGuOWNQH6GcnJXe_qsR/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+050.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311943765874005346" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_MsUVa625JW0GOHfMYzck5rbZQPubwL7WY3lxXpPjwyqs14YfaBgLKKlf-MfXpUZGGawodxl_2Zs2Qg_hYzaz5vpP8VA_118S1NjrcixCbcDd8_2XUBwoucsBUGuOWNQH6GcnJXe_qsR/s320/Table+For+Two+050.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This ice bucket was found at a little Antique shop, it has a top that goes with it. The silver tray I found at a thrift shop it's the middle size of a set of three and I paid about 19.00 for all three. I wish I could use them all the time but I would be constantly cleaning them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXJjWquR4dtqKRyrMEC4UkOA59vGd8Mo30EB-K3cZIBH3N7RG83JCWDgUxlkOc_HrZllCD2obolDJDffD755YY8Mc8wjQSGnKL2__F4Iak75DwjLKkhY8znfnr3KzlEMSSiUGzlTKp2uQ/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+052.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311943372565304466" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXJjWquR4dtqKRyrMEC4UkOA59vGd8Mo30EB-K3cZIBH3N7RG83JCWDgUxlkOc_HrZllCD2obolDJDffD755YY8Mc8wjQSGnKL2__F4Iak75DwjLKkhY8znfnr3KzlEMSSiUGzlTKp2uQ/s320/Table+For+Two+052.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Everything here is not perfect as I would like, when I actually do this, I plan to have fresh flowers where I'm using faux. All in all I'm looking forward to this evening which will be soon. I'll tell you all about it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAd8p_sZ6a8Wfzqn8FCs0O_6WWtbZUwyL3Mu-aOA8AfM6Jele3gU5EtpIlLHotg2u49JBMnGNmRIlCvLPBEjJgF4dKxpOHFerNtWoMjT7HlRfgpk2e9KqT9VZKlYK7s7eOGRqUb-Jo5Gj/s1600-h/Table+For+Two+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311942149357422162" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAd8p_sZ6a8Wfzqn8FCs0O_6WWtbZUwyL3Mu-aOA8AfM6Jele3gU5EtpIlLHotg2u49JBMnGNmRIlCvLPBEjJgF4dKxpOHFerNtWoMjT7HlRfgpk2e9KqT9VZKlYK7s7eOGRqUb-Jo5Gj/s320/Table+For+Two+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here I'm playing around with some effects on my camera. I think it's makes a pretty picture.</div><br /><div><br />Thanks for joining me, as I look forward to visiting most of you! The number of participants keep growing and it is making it difficult to visit everyone, but I'll try! Deb </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-13593769159044934792009-03-09T21:00:00.001-05:002009-03-09T21:11:05.671-05:00My Most Embarrassing Moment - Who Can Top It?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjb200kxWYm4ZbZ3uiv1RYf1JNwiVF5GV_e8uFsbuTvub-HntAiMkcGR-QfgV1ygwG1AFoz1Q_e36BN_hBCAv6WTGv1MEnuPOrPeFrIErBNDtrpMqPLZK4fYbhCyrkUnNfx9XQi0GzzXk/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+079.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311341214453848978" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjb200kxWYm4ZbZ3uiv1RYf1JNwiVF5GV_e8uFsbuTvub-HntAiMkcGR-QfgV1ygwG1AFoz1Q_e36BN_hBCAv6WTGv1MEnuPOrPeFrIErBNDtrpMqPLZK4fYbhCyrkUnNfx9XQi0GzzXk/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+079.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">This is</span> a total reenactment of the crime, I keep forgetting to take a picture of Ross everytime I go there, so I had take a picture of t<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">he </span>bag. LOL!!! Well it all happened about two months ago when I was on my Hiatus. I was busy about my day, at home, doing a little this and that. When I had this brainstorm. I don't remember what the brainstorm was about, I just know that it had something to do with going to Ross. Well I didn't want my husband to know that I was in there, AGAIN, and I only had about an hour and a half before he would be home. That meant I only had 30 minutes for getting there and back, and an hour to browse. So I grab my most comfortable shoes, and you know comf<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ortab</span>le shoes don't always look their best, but neither was I; so I hoped I didn't run into anyone that I knew. Once in the store I rushed around looking at this and that. Seeing a few slacks that I liked, I went to try them on. When I removed the slacks I was wearing, I got a glimpse of my feet, and this is what I saw.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcZpiqxyLjbQh4DzV9v1MDh-qVBYXsqd0vy42XFY9xybYDtH6rzwu7NcSLeVO7DlnGj6wMv6VwMQ_hSJ3Yl_BC5vDIuZOHvjr2IgApfxExKD3qVf0IhCFu_3pwsMTS0YAdCHLjbLi3cDJ/s1600-h/Bunny+Tablescape+081.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311340901737950210" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcZpiqxyLjbQh4DzV9v1MDh-qVBYXsqd0vy42XFY9xybYDtH6rzwu7NcSLeVO7DlnGj6wMv6VwMQ_hSJ3Yl_BC5vDIuZOHvjr2IgApfxExKD3qVf0IhCFu_3pwsMTS0YAdCHLjbLi3cDJ/s320/Bunny+Tablescape+081.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />OH, MY, GOODNESS! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">This isn't </span>the actual picture from the dressingroom but, THESE ARE THE SHOES I WAS WEARING!!!!!! I began laughing so hard, I could barely keep it down, (you know the silent laugh). After trying on the slacks which I didn't like, and could barely see from laughing and crying, I took the things I did want, to the cashier. There was a lady ahead of me and when she was done, she remained a little to the side of me looking for something in her purse. The cashier ask me how was I doing, and my reply was "I don't kn<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ow". I</span> told her that I was in the dressingroom and noticed my feet (stepping b<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ack so</span> she could see them) and we both began to howl with laughter. The lady before me, still standing there, over heard the conversation, looked down at my feet and join in on the laughter.<br /><br />When I left the store and was at the trunk of my car, the lady from the store was passing from the front of my car. She said, I was so busy laughing at you, that I forgot where my car was parked, and we both laughed about that. As she was walking away she stopped, turned back around and said, Deborah and (my last <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">name).</span> Then I turned and said yes, puzzeled that she knew who I was. Then she said, I'm Sharon and (her last name). We ha<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">d the </span>same last name. Then I reconized her, we had only seen each other once at my stepdaughter Shanda's birthday party, and she was a very nice person. The lady was my stepdaughter Shanda's mother! We laughed soooooooo hard, hugged, and talked for a while, then went our separate ways.<br /><br />Now, the moral to this story is: Don't ever again leave the house without giving yourself the once over. Your embarrassing moment may truly be the one that can never be topped in your lifetime! If you can top this one please write about it, and let me know that you did!!!!<br /><br />P.S. I<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">'ve just </span>learn that Sh<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">aron is si</span>c<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">k wi</span>th pneumonia, her doctor perscribed meds but says that if she's not better by this Thursday, she will have to be hospitalized. Please say a prayer for her, that she's better soon. DebDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-83103344630596417982009-03-06T04:00:00.006-06:002009-03-06T04:00:00.520-06:00An Update & Award<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicF3x1rPn436hAOUyW8bke1eWPnXFbV-PzrMsbjlb9tNsb3vdjNgakPc94m7x3il1cK2jRqTmfI0w0aFqm7F0qcpUFJmcVww8R00eSr2phCieWTXLBjM3duM0mfqGoZYyy_HQXWqvF_kIP/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+038.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309931362308487762" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicF3x1rPn436hAOUyW8bke1eWPnXFbV-PzrMsbjlb9tNsb3vdjNgakPc94m7x3il1cK2jRqTmfI0w0aFqm7F0qcpUFJmcVww8R00eSr2phCieWTXLBjM3duM0mfqGoZYyy_HQXWqvF_kIP/s320/Rose+Tablescape+038.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />When I posted my Tablescape I so wanted to include this picture but my husband and I disagreeded on whether or not I should by it. I got it at Ross. He thought not and I thought why not! LOL!!! Anyway I've been hiding it out in the front bedroom closet. LOL!!! Then last night when I was working on my post he was still up so I couldn't whip it out for the photos.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIzDiL1QqoaRYmcfNjmOvPapwwP1Ps1aqEq71bVZ6PqFouUvurZLi6DXqx1h7ohxQJ1EUeUF-E02ICgcs4CSOwrYeKgeCk4vK4Hpvh0Wgg5foW_AqglYKryYbSs3rJQKqQBVVMOguixj6/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309931669026868946" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIzDiL1QqoaRYmcfNjmOvPapwwP1Ps1aqEq71bVZ6PqFouUvurZLi6DXqx1h7ohxQJ1EUeUF-E02ICgcs4CSOwrYeKgeCk4vK4Hpvh0Wgg5foW_AqglYKryYbSs3rJQKqQBVVMOguixj6/s320/Rose+Tablescape+036.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Anyways it fits perfectly with my Tablescape and it's a shame it's hidden away. I will use it one day if I have some ladies over for a lunch or something. It'll just set the scene. It's not hung it's actually ju<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8q3uZDsOqKnthQETVaKgcm83UoJbuX_J-mEpctpW-bojh6hnZYe1zaJ4muikc7alIvIcf_7bgVm4ueRQAVs_7JEEwJciW9ZDVnsze3KUKyqHF1qOSikbg0F-QbtMK1NYcVMpdI0yU5R_4/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+041.jpg"></a>st resting against the wall and on the chair. It has all the colors that I used in my Tablescape.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UC-N3VoeDhP1pX22H8NB17r-1cY43z7Yx-NfG5d0JUoyVHR062RJfCV7W7j22Ky4vkAJsYCfAAQ5A3i06VlN1k96SEx7IHU5ifrqlHgx9Y6fCSdlWllFt02iifggXUs9CY_HsFSB0PbM/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309930941279405218" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UC-N3VoeDhP1pX22H8NB17r-1cY43z7Yx-NfG5d0JUoyVHR062RJfCV7W7j22Ky4vkAJsYCfAAQ5A3i06VlN1k96SEx7IHU5ifrqlHgx9Y6fCSdlWllFt02iifggXUs9CY_HsFSB0PbM/s320/Rose+Tablescape+041.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I also want to mention two extra birthday gifts. One was a Ross gift card from my niece,Regina. It's what I used for my purchases of the two bowls and pitchers that are in my Tablescape, you can see it in my previous post if you haven't already. The other is this beautiful birdhouse one the left. It's from my cousin Marie. The one on the right is from Rue's giveaway. I think I'm having a problem with the color setting on my camera or maybe it's my computer. The colors are looking sort of bland to me.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnXEt98r72Guue0OQ9EUhsdmWR-0_IDnRk1M_qOqtUQn4Jod7d851f7JQSh8iP7U1G1WJn44oWVpPJ1r_-3r9N-FJzriZY59V_yDC08pqtdVq51ekDP0RwfBjtjLbwPgpK2fUFVn622Ig/s1600-h/Edited_Photos-2-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309933841034572994" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnXEt98r72Guue0OQ9EUhsdmWR-0_IDnRk1M_qOqtUQn4Jod7d851f7JQSh8iP7U1G1WJn44oWVpPJ1r_-3r9N-FJzriZY59V_yDC08pqtdVq51ekDP0RwfBjtjLbwPgpK2fUFVn622Ig/s320/Edited_Photos-2-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This award was given to me by my friend Melissa over at <a href="http://missy-thingsinlife.blogspot.com/">Little Things In Life</a>. Melissa is a Photographer and does fantastic work. She even has a Photo blog. It's called <a href="http://imgesbymissy.blogspot.com/">Missy's Photography</a>. Please stop by them both.<br /><br />These are the rules:<br /><br />1. Post on blog with link back to the awarder.<br /><br />2. Award 5 deserving Dishaholics (they can recieve this award a million times and if you think they are a closet Dishaholic, give it to them for their inspiring taste and display of dishes. The dishes can be displayed anywhere in or around their home.<br /><br />3. Name your favorite set of dishes/pattern that you own.<br /><br />4. Name a set of dishes/pattern that you DO NOT own, but would like to own.<br /><br />5. List a favorite accessory ( stems, silver, flatware, etc.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwluT1gda1T9mg0Ub42r5BmpoCgIq6TJlOuPjWSt5tFNKaQkOu4Uo96L97ln5EJ1AoCp_bRujrcf898_Lyix9ab3t7Up-zCc-iZ1pN7fIt63L49xSvRPaPzG7gsOzrslCePKFONf0btWI/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+047.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309930601020082130" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwluT1gda1T9mg0Ub42r5BmpoCgIq6TJlOuPjWSt5tFNKaQkOu4Uo96L97ln5EJ1AoCp_bRujrcf898_Lyix9ab3t7Up-zCc-iZ1pN7fIt63L49xSvRPaPzG7gsOzrslCePKFONf0btWI/s320/Rose+Tablescape+047.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is my favorite set of dishes that I own, it's by 222 Fifth and it's called Gabrielle. I have a service for eight. I found them here and there after Christmas and managed to get all that I needed. I have four setting that are square and four that are round. I have two extra square salad plates that can be pair with white Bone China dinner plates that I found to give me a service for ten.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGzCzBy8RSIlSYTEqekPYBsJ7z7PAJeH8kMwez9S0cUQIGcJwuLH9cChRr42fLlz1ruNvcrSee7akgdR3vv1bantjQ4i_UPvGlzWouq1RucY_jaSEwE3eRuxrxQyp1vP3REaSkzI4Leua/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+049.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309930375136641266" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGzCzBy8RSIlSYTEqekPYBsJ7z7PAJeH8kMwez9S0cUQIGcJwuLH9cChRr42fLlz1ruNvcrSee7akgdR3vv1bantjQ4i_UPvGlzWouq1RucY_jaSEwE3eRuxrxQyp1vP3REaSkzI4Leua/s320/Rose+Tablescape+049.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is a set I would love to have as a service for eight. I only have 6 dinner plates and 4 salad bowls. I've seen them on the Net but haven't order any yet but, I just love love love them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWceggxxuV3mbzMo4KQqBsimMmZaDz7_S-eWbuPj47N2WYiYi2cNze0Aq3LVzIVthHfklQoVMgStlg8qc7kXwp3WNc46_9fIf5_4wbpekHSBcrNCIm8haAxmI-0nRhgrFeIGHuDspbMG0/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+048.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309930157772338466" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWceggxxuV3mbzMo4KQqBsimMmZaDz7_S-eWbuPj47N2WYiYi2cNze0Aq3LVzIVthHfklQoVMgStlg8qc7kXwp3WNc46_9fIf5_4wbpekHSBcrNCIm8haAxmI-0nRhgrFeIGHuDspbMG0/s320/Rose+Tablescape+048.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I love this stemware. It's by Chris Madden and goes perfect with either dishes above. The goblet holds 18oz's of liquid and the other 9oz's.<br /><br />This is my second try at this post, my first had and error and would not post, I had to do this all over again. For this reason I will not list five. However if you are a Dishaholic and want to share some of your favorites please feel free to play along. DebDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-83572272071213266762009-03-05T00:38:00.001-06:002009-03-05T00:55:47.153-06:00Thursday's Tablescape<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOGBWQwqaMD05LlBwUJakXJ6t4CZsm87rnE5FBvSoDNMYbRrbGWt-qokeldK3RQ0MmVLnUxgQrUtUGuB8Qmqk5bzS_Qtw1ZcBpz4EbnFZmfqgGsN4zrhxi1JVmVV3fOQU9anyTtK9y6IL/s1600-h/New_size_125_tall.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309577202061946802" style="WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOGBWQwqaMD05LlBwUJakXJ6t4CZsm87rnE5FBvSoDNMYbRrbGWt-qokeldK3RQ0MmVLnUxgQrUtUGuB8Qmqk5bzS_Qtw1ZcBpz4EbnFZmfqgGsN4zrhxi1JVmVV3fOQU9anyTtK9y6IL/s320/New_size_125_tall.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tablescape</span> Thursday. Hosted by the lovely Susan at <a href="http://http//betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps On The Porch</a>. Susan's participants keep steadily growing and growing and growing and it's so much fun! Susan's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">tablescapes</span> are always so very beautiful so please stop by her blog to browse.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuPyNcLe_-mjR0u2tVIus9P73vshEgRVcGzswYEwxJggaziULqPyZsdOhSFUCw_hQgc4iGRvQFZ3TFqeizA86mE7eN7JKvJq-Tpn5uJnzU_QdsVHWVfmh4snN_0JanRXajoAgraNkpzvz/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309577116233558722" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuPyNcLe_-mjR0u2tVIus9P73vshEgRVcGzswYEwxJggaziULqPyZsdOhSFUCw_hQgc4iGRvQFZ3TFqeizA86mE7eN7JKvJq-Tpn5uJnzU_QdsVHWVfmh4snN_0JanRXajoAgraNkpzvz/s320/Rose+Tablescape+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My tablescape started with this bowl. I'd been shopping around after Christmas and had become quite fond of Ross department store. So while in there, I spotted this bowl. It was so beautiful to me that I just had to have it.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDGtzLK4B5s-eBT6ilBFH8HAmZ8zKkNs4AP857bE6f3LMOTTsEVGz3sIbW_Cp1YUknxkG_8dHMmjKazhuqoC6zT3uICphxchDE5OiYC0x-56sciT2gqAjnoyWsT1oYb-QR8jZ312-ZvsC/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309576923677051010" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDGtzLK4B5s-eBT6ilBFH8HAmZ8zKkNs4AP857bE6f3LMOTTsEVGz3sIbW_Cp1YUknxkG_8dHMmjKazhuqoC6zT3uICphxchDE5OiYC0x-56sciT2gqAjnoyWsT1oYb-QR8jZ312-ZvsC/s320/Rose+Tablescape+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then I spotted the sugar bowl and creamer. Wow! The bowl was only 6.99 and I was thrilled to find that the sugar bowl and creamer were only 3.49 each. I later found another set (the sugar bowl and creamer) (different day) so now I have two sets like the one above.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7U51fT-_0WLRL9g72aVY-V-DHpcYuGJWxva163GdPs29JcxNFvS8ftqsepw-WCtJXcoCdA_E84eOLbdmauH4Fv-vIOJ5jSXG3Wp7MrNVCwReXhsHXCRJNM6qKaB4X5Sl8ScZp8M6T9ZL/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309576698354653954" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7U51fT-_0WLRL9g72aVY-V-DHpcYuGJWxva163GdPs29JcxNFvS8ftqsepw-WCtJXcoCdA_E84eOLbdmauH4Fv-vIOJ5jSXG3Wp7MrNVCwReXhsHXCRJNM6qKaB4X5Sl8ScZp8M6T9ZL/s320/Rose+Tablescape+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Just two weeks ago I was browsing at Ross and stumble upon four cups that match. Well they were 3.99 each but I thought 12.00 is not bad when I have other things to go with it.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWvqheCbWC76PDHn5afdsghS1nkPDLvYAPWhIjTdZvjRSCunOPCOnoVFDfd6IaVX5EvLro0OiOeTL3jZI9imt3rQShLExozXPYK91YEpsF5U2WRBW1qQgKluPGOxi3WCF-6fcDlpc3769/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309576481081810018" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWvqheCbWC76PDHn5afdsghS1nkPDLvYAPWhIjTdZvjRSCunOPCOnoVFDfd6IaVX5EvLro0OiOeTL3jZI9imt3rQShLExozXPYK91YEpsF5U2WRBW1qQgKluPGOxi3WCF-6fcDlpc3769/s320/Rose+Tablescape+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />While shopping in Marshall's right after Christmas I found this. I had purchased some glasses that mimicked thi<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">s sh</span>ape so I had to have it. It was only 6.99. Then I found another one at T.J. Maxx for the exact same price so now I have two.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJelh8C7rBURTBBb28pk4N7BvLrwuv_P5fOcVFM0DYJEJNNhoNz4m6Z6eMlcbHVkBKPAkbktZhutOYECmdvprxJt6V_PkHKxGwaVUe0SYGNclrmQokyf_dkVt74ul1T2lT1JwKonT62YF6/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309576196345203618" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJelh8C7rBURTBBb28pk4N7BvLrwuv_P5fOcVFM0DYJEJNNhoNz4m6Z6eMlcbHVkBKPAkbktZhutOYECmdvprxJt6V_PkHKxGwaVUe0SYGNclrmQokyf_dkVt74ul1T2lT1JwKonT62YF6/s320/Rose+Tablescape+014.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I coupled it with the bowl and added a little greenery and I think it's turned out to be a very nice centerpiece.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_x03RTU83tTKOw9vfPUYIvyW7h5nJ7muLmWEzNxW-96yRQGVxsoCcdCMbPkyVtbLC7aR3InNMs_giUtedXdHEDxmmuG_R0GaMzuYAnq_KVv2Lc21pzXgppzR7JE6fL6afipiEq9lpFFT0/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309575933247972850" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_x03RTU83tTKOw9vfPUYIvyW7h5nJ7muLmWEzNxW-96yRQGVxsoCcdCMbPkyVtbLC7aR3InNMs_giUtedXdHEDxmmuG_R0GaMzuYAnq_KVv2Lc21pzXgppzR7JE6fL6afipiEq9lpFFT0/s320/Rose+Tablescape+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />OH MY GOSH! Just yesterday I found these pieces. They are different though. The first pieces that I found were stoneware and these are China. The bowls and pitchers were 8.99 each but the suga<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">r d</span>ish and cream were 3.49 each. If you want to know why I bought them all, I will have to say just GREEDY! LOL!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhlzktRD3HgQW8oEO4-dBQoOqQ30BUuMpVeWopqQljDp14fRX_2lIfsovkdbA_9-luK0woIy7tGl4wd91EzL7Kih8eVUC_kqf4VX7Vrd6c_FXvUdzD7L6yE4RfM-Uzyag6Hm1fMjrI5c9/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309575713681299746" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhlzktRD3HgQW8oEO4-dBQoOqQ30BUuMpVeWopqQljDp14fRX_2lIfsovkdbA_9-luK0woIy7tGl4wd91EzL7Kih8eVUC_kqf4VX7Vrd6c_FXvUdzD7L6yE4RfM-Uzyag6Hm1fMjrI5c9/s320/Rose+Tablescape+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This picture shows the difference. The one on the left if dressier than the one on the right.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvxSxwy_1jrHX-mK9fbyOv9tC3579-ztdTHl6pDat3PpkzTdfoSOjNnf5y2FZAW4st6XPobB3bTqxIldgkhCgRLX2BPSWUkCCJNhuQorIScvhaO5ASQRf1W3-aC2aRsoBHJFSpBwDznDF/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309575511469524210" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvxSxwy_1jrHX-mK9fbyOv9tC3579-ztdTHl6pDat3PpkzTdfoSOjNnf5y2FZAW4st6XPobB3bTqxIldgkhCgRLX2BPSWUkCCJNhuQorIScvhaO5ASQRf1W3-aC2aRsoBHJFSpBwDznDF/s320/Rose+Tablescape+033.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />When I found my first pieces, I didn't have a clue as to what type of dishes I would use but, I remembered that I'd seen these red plates in The Dollar Store. I think they work just fine.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmG1WFwG5W047uHcuMT3pz7IYxzwYlPzfzwaeOD9ns3y2AHC-QfAPRej5Y9WkZsp_tQwQH8FLTK5Vi8ZK8gY0QrfBgcfWvwb6Auvj7edCb7LH1WmDoJ-_FQALgBrXg6Xg-XtCZtmx1mVH/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309575271220221186" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmG1WFwG5W047uHcuMT3pz7IYxzwYlPzfzwaeOD9ns3y2AHC-QfAPRej5Y9WkZsp_tQwQH8FLTK5Vi8ZK8gY0QrfBgcfWvwb6Auvj7edCb7LH1WmDoJ-_FQALgBrXg6Xg-XtCZtmx1mVH/s320/Rose+Tablescape+022.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The napkins are just paper napkins by Vanity Fair, and the flatware is from Marshall's. I got it at 60% off when they had a moving sale. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwWu95_i_4mtPV2vMwJ6XK8z8prUE62cNch72kTMK0IVE7kdDtf5hDby4LNevBztmk1iP8gLnKXx9ReY2g8G8rpRDob_mhbfIjtQyabKmo5NNmBd23CmRo1nv4Yt2sByHnVnSjZIfatB9/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309586507693744962" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwWu95_i_4mtPV2vMwJ6XK8z8prUE62cNch72kTMK0IVE7kdDtf5hDby4LNevBztmk1iP8gLnKXx9ReY2g8G8rpRDob_mhbfIjtQyabKmo5NNmBd23CmRo1nv4Yt2sByHnVnSjZIfatB9/s320/Rose+Tablescape+026.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>I found this coffee pot at TJ Maxx for 19.99, not exactly a steal but, I've seen them other places for a lot more. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uzeT1lSrkp268ASdDRr24_RMw3N_6U0-AEAP7Vjer_bcNo-QDyTKqrMRE8hEJayIQfBvHz6j-mte9pP54eJcbkOdMhYmlYHiBGLISjZFtzQPTXkR1h7MPnyfLj3bdDfRqgraciakeUJg/s1600-h/Rose+Tablescape+027.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309587177847309458" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uzeT1lSrkp268ASdDRr24_RMw3N_6U0-AEAP7Vjer_bcNo-QDyTKqrMRE8hEJayIQfBvHz6j-mte9pP54eJcbkOdMhYmlYHiBGLISjZFtzQPTXkR1h7MPnyfLj3bdDfRqgraciakeUJg/s320/Rose+Tablescape+027.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is just a better picture to show off the pitcher. I really love all of these pieces.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you all for stopping by this week to see my tablescape, it was so much fun as always. I look forward to stopping by to see yours and share in your creativity. Thanks again to Susan for hosting all of this fun! Deb </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-51975136907949404272009-03-03T04:00:00.001-06:002009-03-03T08:15:48.725-06:00Happy Birthday Treasures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHOU0mGRRkyJd1oPFZbLjHUBWii4OiarJFAzUIWbifNjmA3XzXPIabLD9_m_wkna53e4-P0dzABXCFxKsQ1Vpz0r1PH9-T7WrBqV4AuiFVlfAJs6Jb3wpQstzeF9vFR-2IgegjqTBBHc8/s1600-h/Birthday+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308828159060089122" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHOU0mGRRkyJd1oPFZbLjHUBWii4OiarJFAzUIWbifNjmA3XzXPIabLD9_m_wkna53e4-P0dzABXCFxKsQ1Vpz0r1PH9-T7WrBqV4AuiFVlfAJs6Jb3wpQstzeF9vFR-2IgegjqTBBHc8/s320/Birthday+014.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My day began with this birthday card from my husband, it says: "I Love Being Married To You" Well, I knew that! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LOL</span></span>!!!! Inside there was a big old gift inside too, if you know what I mean? I love to shop for myself unless it's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">jewelry</span>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixC4H70GSpb0qEgiqPpea6nCYMDCXODHGrUsCtTNCwmXAMN8j7JjxMAvvXrrj7z7eHWpOiwWWzdO1RZ9dw5C9GFwsIhCWM_jHnX98BatTBJ2lMwMAVI9q3WEq1ma2rGeK6uZpHvuC8rDS5/s1600-h/Birthday+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308827000835777474" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixC4H70GSpb0qEgiqPpea6nCYMDCXODHGrUsCtTNCwmXAMN8j7JjxMAvvXrrj7z7eHWpOiwWWzdO1RZ9dw5C9GFwsIhCWM_jHnX98BatTBJ2lMwMAVI9q3WEq1ma2rGeK6uZpHvuC8rDS5/s320/Birthday+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is the breakfast that he cooked for me, Old Plantation smoked sausages, grits, eggs, toast, and orange juice. Boy I was shock at how good it was. I had told him to make sure my eggs weren't brown and scorched because that's how they've been in the past and he pulled it off. Thanks baby, your breakfast for me was wonderful!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQkixAhkdOp7LnpYk-214wEOG5EcN1GRbNU9BRhlBSh-Bh7h8BTdgRfPVWtqL-OmVKU8WEavFC16xIjXQgRkTBvq7aN1E7QU9VRle-z1EqeV-ZsxKtW5oPrzcUdaJPyuI60DLnqRTgqbq/s1600-h/Birthday+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308826716569895922" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQkixAhkdOp7LnpYk-214wEOG5EcN1GRbNU9BRhlBSh-Bh7h8BTdgRfPVWtqL-OmVKU8WEavFC16xIjXQgRkTBvq7aN1E7QU9VRle-z1EqeV-ZsxKtW5oPrzcUdaJPyuI60DLnqRTgqbq/s320/Birthday+010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is my daughter, she stopped by with a lovely gift. If you look closely you will see that it has eight <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">votive</span> candles. She asked, where are you going to put it? So I walked around the house looking for a place but all the spaces were filled. Then I look over the fireplace and inside the mirror, I could tell was the perfect dimension for this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">candle</span> holder.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKCQaYwjuvd8ioQCCrvyNXEONZI9NOg3XmikuJkzDYIPBIsgg9SLpjrsBjZDEjdADhZKhQzx6mbPuh4QW-eAoUGOg9Ms1xGeqITE0Po32Kv5PXMIXQPHu9OoTCtFQ6IWOHRd71VPpjhlA/s1600-h/Birthday.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308826452671463842" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKCQaYwjuvd8ioQCCrvyNXEONZI9NOg3XmikuJkzDYIPBIsgg9SLpjrsBjZDEjdADhZKhQzx6mbPuh4QW-eAoUGOg9Ms1xGeqITE0Po32Kv5PXMIXQPHu9OoTCtFQ6IWOHRd71VPpjhlA/s320/Birthday.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />See it fit to a tee. I just used a piece of wire and attached it on a nail above, it will also be easy to clean the mirror when needed. I haven't lit the candles yet, I'm waiting for a special occasion.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVfNtcBY-CgZO9pvGpqsi116U2XRJewF-fh7KKMQjk_CSxBi35xzHgrERLHT3K4iHbndggEvt4c0zrsehKmI1vvAbLvuLla7HJGPnmdMwkTsGRi3yagk9doKs0SewoSwURRwxvMmWlZUc/s1600-h/Birthday+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308826053081331602" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVfNtcBY-CgZO9pvGpqsi116U2XRJewF-fh7KKMQjk_CSxBi35xzHgrERLHT3K4iHbndggEvt4c0zrsehKmI1vvAbLvuLla7HJGPnmdMwkTsGRi3yagk9doKs0SewoSwURRwxvMmWlZUc/s320/Birthday+013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My sister brought this card filled with cheer!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vM-sDDn-zka4oNRcyLzGkEPUNxbtqz52xkR10TW_Gp0C09gINo_HZNKLsFdwvAlmC0g97iSZtSOeeDW7G1FMWQiJAX7UYyw2VlJpVp40g8l439BbTOGdpHwocf9tv9XVph61r3eReu2e/s1600-h/Birthday+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308825738366930418" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vM-sDDn-zka4oNRcyLzGkEPUNxbtqz52xkR10TW_Gp0C09gINo_HZNKLsFdwvAlmC0g97iSZtSOeeDW7G1FMWQiJAX7UYyw2VlJpVp40g8l439BbTOGdpHwocf9tv9XVph61r3eReu2e/s320/Birthday+017.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Left to right: An Angel with wings that are my birthstone with a lovely bible verse, Freesia bath soak, a Garden Rain Reed Diffuser, nectarine blossom foot scrub and spa socks.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9-IgnCvfqQUbjzoXuMOlf3lHU8M6vBHaGsW3jXKdYHYhmZUf9r8MLpFH4x5KQR-dkhKiAd0Ib0_ejin7aVqe8ZBn1SsxnXo6ojrlicVx_aZtnHkaQBoW_GvpZodWsLiB9Pr7uWzWLtZV/s1600-h/Birthday+018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308825478195148722" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9-IgnCvfqQUbjzoXuMOlf3lHU8M6vBHaGsW3jXKdYHYhmZUf9r8MLpFH4x5KQR-dkhKiAd0Ib0_ejin7aVqe8ZBn1SsxnXo6ojrlicVx_aZtnHkaQBoW_GvpZodWsLiB9Pr7uWzWLtZV/s320/Birthday+018.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is the gift I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">received</span> from my Secret Pal, one of the ladies in my club. This lovely green box held,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmOsUrXY_tUhhz7eHyPbIhK-udNwi-wEINgtIVnNjkFAc9RsbwTlODYa1VFFqteCQOJ79ak0-fbbmDAszgLV2LIBPA9thboMk4U7q3HpKLB5lKUU5CeCLdBe00lxpEfsN0wrmYDbKl8eu/s1600-h/Birthday+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308825122824149698" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmOsUrXY_tUhhz7eHyPbIhK-udNwi-wEINgtIVnNjkFAc9RsbwTlODYa1VFFqteCQOJ79ak0-fbbmDAszgLV2LIBPA9thboMk4U7q3HpKLB5lKUU5CeCLdBe00lxpEfsN0wrmYDbKl8eu/s320/Birthday+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />this lovely necklace and earrings by Erica Lyons.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PsnIi_TMabSL8st6uIQtw8ata9ZbXwGEuqxhEFeuNyPSIzuVyakU7OyPDrseLHpt-RvH7eW81LLPIs8llOejvk2ayG4B2JZlRp7HIFTMR9xGnldqyyPOsF0zrEr3_0Wir3F5QwEob8UG/s1600-h/Birthday+021.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308824436963443410" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PsnIi_TMabSL8st6uIQtw8ata9ZbXwGEuqxhEFeuNyPSIzuVyakU7OyPDrseLHpt-RvH7eW81LLPIs8llOejvk2ayG4B2JZlRp7HIFTMR9xGnldqyyPOsF0zrEr3_0Wir3F5QwEob8UG/s320/Birthday+021.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I took this picture so you could see them but, could show myself, I'm having a really bad, bad, hair day in this photo.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_Fo43WodgZR9bMbpkSXi-u9Iy8n6yDZ_zIwhyqYPB1qTLqnHcHk9AQfP_EpwmyQvypk3jtmcgZIfM2qK0ry3TP8Oq2e7c89RtKLHEvCTXPjoIp66tRDqv3pvePtSi315REF8OKOT7Gqb/s1600-h/Birthday+025.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308824114225327186" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_Fo43WodgZR9bMbpkSXi-u9Iy8n6yDZ_zIwhyqYPB1qTLqnHcHk9AQfP_EpwmyQvypk3jtmcgZIfM2qK0ry3TP8Oq2e7c89RtKLHEvCTXPjoIp66tRDqv3pvePtSi315REF8OKOT7Gqb/s320/Birthday+025.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Two of my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">grand kids</span> mother, brought me a card and this cake. No, I didn't eat all of it, I gave my grandsons some to take home with them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4525GtjgOD-yv-D0niwggca-3xXj8Of6x4ymF7DOLCrJirxAwzec4rqE6Ke3bOVUmjdvs4BkKWKcZE8LU73Q3a4SaOuCCpgxR7-5XhrrDfPZ_GaNaQC_61fSb8a1PNJpGhEzZlt16XZ_M/s1600-h/Birthday+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308823812828799170" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4525GtjgOD-yv-D0niwggca-3xXj8Of6x4ymF7DOLCrJirxAwzec4rqE6Ke3bOVUmjdvs4BkKWKcZE8LU73Q3a4SaOuCCpgxR7-5XhrrDfPZ_GaNaQC_61fSb8a1PNJpGhEzZlt16XZ_M/s320/Birthday+026.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I got these two rose plants. Camelot in pink, and Golden Masterpiece. I can't wait until Good Friday.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNFkoxWqb2_TSGel56E2NB7YskG66y5AvIEUx0ZUVMFjuH6lQz6fvoeIchCG-gNNnAm3Wd362LCdLYXzTAcv3PbfkFBwuKoDpK8d5yYwRL5-HTcKx6J090gKJm8ckTlEcwb5UlME0gRDKf/s1600-h/Birthday+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308823530309906722" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNFkoxWqb2_TSGel56E2NB7YskG66y5AvIEUx0ZUVMFjuH6lQz6fvoeIchCG-gNNnAm3Wd362LCdLYXzTAcv3PbfkFBwuKoDpK8d5yYwRL5-HTcKx6J090gKJm8ckTlEcwb5UlME0gRDKf/s320/Birthday+022.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Others just gave me money! I put it all together and went shopping! I bought this bag and shoes<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAIrzQB_JPN5zBgIA2nF_2eQ5kmdfnMIbu9vAOsf441JBsMMXmiUdJHFkMP0ybwn6ew76lZ_qr31eAyYb3JjxPnqonNhFtfMVCjVz6WT2BASjbRk8So3ogqzJHGYA_mYt85JxtNVHSGyk/s1600-h/Birthday+024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308823192585557442" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAIrzQB_JPN5zBgIA2nF_2eQ5kmdfnMIbu9vAOsf441JBsMMXmiUdJHFkMP0ybwn6ew76lZ_qr31eAyYb3JjxPnqonNhFtfMVCjVz6WT2BASjbRk8So3ogqzJHGYA_mYt85JxtNVHSGyk/s320/Birthday+024.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />and this bag and shoes. Yes, they both are black but I needed black in somewhat dressy and not so dressy. So these are my little treasures.<br /><br />The gifts were really nice and all but, really I was just so thankful to the Lord that He'd granted me another year. And I pray that there will be many, many, more for me and for you! DebDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-33959658162651926022009-03-01T07:43:00.005-06:002009-03-01T07:52:40.084-06:00We've Got SNOW In Alabama<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoNKOTD5Su80NyIUyp2OJ8WzAadHahv3zuvIdLHeK62A98x0V3CyUjvOIGl-gLALRg7njhjALvglzhaDBQdyeCWwoUC9TNPGkMVYHG-3s-OQnbG46akrAwwGct5i4xZ4YLxlfG1dnx0_G/s1600-h/snow+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308215555218171250" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoNKOTD5Su80NyIUyp2OJ8WzAadHahv3zuvIdLHeK62A98x0V3CyUjvOIGl-gLALRg7njhjALvglzhaDBQdyeCWwoUC9TNPGkMVYHG-3s-OQnbG46akrAwwGct5i4xZ4YLxlfG1dnx0_G/s320/snow+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />These are all pictures of the back yard from my den window.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPFAMjAxt7d7vOIGj7URloXakmUj6_t4Wn7ZUZyd6qwBYgRbE0xG7eM2eVrJ9x8Od49pbbym07TS4Ftg2EUheRAGOUXJ1JvRWj_Cid1XjKnUlHxkLlBITsOuWm1maPKDkizhGrMMgKGvm/s1600-h/snow+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308215295962081346" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPFAMjAxt7d7vOIGj7URloXakmUj6_t4Wn7ZUZyd6qwBYgRbE0xG7eM2eVrJ9x8Od49pbbym07TS4Ftg2EUheRAGOUXJ1JvRWj_Cid1XjKnUlHxkLlBITsOuWm1maPKDkizhGrMMgKGvm/s320/snow+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I know they don't look like much but, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? SNOW!!!! IN ALABAMA!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-LQ46qpUFFEeL4o6hkxRBmaTahyIYAgE250odres0V1h3dng_0aham8uhYDmWBoE_FUl7i0OuAMG2jU17WAmQQQFPkUq4np622SA2NKliK3zzMh96BG2Xudtkqv5g1DG-wPlLhOCDmTw/s1600-h/snow+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308215066255576130" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-LQ46qpUFFEeL4o6hkxRBmaTahyIYAgE250odres0V1h3dng_0aham8uhYDmWBoE_FUl7i0OuAMG2jU17WAmQQQFPkUq4np622SA2NKliK3zzMh96BG2Xudtkqv5g1DG-wPlLhOCDmTw/s320/snow+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Well Birmingham, this doesn't happen often. The snow has <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">collapsed</span> the tent that I have up for the boys. These pics are from the window, don't think I'll be going out to take any pics but, who knows. It's still coming down if we get a lot, a lot, maybe I will. DebDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-65642457729097453292009-02-23T04:00:00.000-06:002009-02-23T04:00:00.750-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9LFHrcNHMnz5MnPHrZL4kvbN_UShwdgc6s9B9HdMy60ju5s1aRPZu8FmotTE4TgrTHr8TwDuAOG2OJezP0DHygkMp1pl3RGAPiYZlSVVYoOXX7k3bvkBtT8qcMv7hOQdLKHSQTNrimZ8/s1600-h/me_012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305779960436484962" style="WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 165px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9LFHrcNHMnz5MnPHrZL4kvbN_UShwdgc6s9B9HdMy60ju5s1aRPZu8FmotTE4TgrTHr8TwDuAOG2OJezP0DHygkMp1pl3RGAPiYZlSVVYoOXX7k3bvkBtT8qcMv7hOQdLKHSQTNrimZ8/s320/me_012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Hey Everybody! IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Can you believe that I had/have no party planned? Well it's true!! I'm not a party animal after all! My husband has taken vacation leave from work for my birthday and the two days to follow. I don't know what he has planned yet but, I'm <span style="color:#ff0000;">(D</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">OWN FOR WHATEVER)!</span> I'll let you guys know how my day turned out though, whether it was good or whether it was bad. My club members will be celebrating my birthday at this Saturday's club meeting. I'll post about it too. So see ya soon!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Deb</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span> </div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-12105873691848239062009-01-20T14:28:00.000-06:002009-01-20T14:30:10.122-06:00God Bless Us Everyone!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0DtdODDN53ZG0GTj3R1xa8pTkVi9MSbO9N15L9Q5snlMfSNYbn3uA6E0azRYyMrb7znNGBV5GdBwPnBbksSikjJAxOyketL39vug3tg0LS6PGyC9zOZNVTZwreQSdRxfT23Kxd4I07fT/s1600-h/image001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293427392381340962" style="WIDTH: 164px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0DtdODDN53ZG0GTj3R1xa8pTkVi9MSbO9N15L9Q5snlMfSNYbn3uA6E0azRYyMrb7znNGBV5GdBwPnBbksSikjJAxOyketL39vug3tg0LS6PGyC9zOZNVTZwreQSdRxfT23Kxd4I07fT/s200/image001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I was going to just let the picture speak for it's self but I just can't contain my thoughts! I am so proud of this man for his accomplishments, and just as proud of America as a nation of people who came together and voted for a better future for our great country! God Bless Us Everyone! Deb</div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-16710418723832184102009-01-05T11:53:00.001-06:002009-01-05T13:36:35.492-06:00No I'm Not! Yes I Am! But I Try!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmY-NRieO1_QsdfHHByMd-oWT2lSrcGFx-84w1VqtllieNslTkmKOfI49Omhyphenhyphen15wJ736qoWq2nIWGo_QRy8WYL4CBOQ_rfdsrIfk3st02S4n_tDLH25VgGXTe7ntoRakUsn9QMHv56eRDn/s1600-h/thumbnailCA4T3JYM.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287834588391542802" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmY-NRieO1_QsdfHHByMd-oWT2lSrcGFx-84w1VqtllieNslTkmKOfI49Omhyphenhyphen15wJ736qoWq2nIWGo_QRy8WYL4CBOQ_rfdsrIfk3st02S4n_tDLH25VgGXTe7ntoRakUsn9QMHv56eRDn/s320/thumbnailCA4T3JYM.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />But maybe I am, my husband sure thinks so. So maybe it's time I did take a break and try to re-group. Find a better way to manage my time wheres I can still visit with you guys <em>and </em>keep my home up and running. Let me just be frank, there have been times when the only spot in the house that was presentable was the room that I was sharing in my post. LOL!!! Now there's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> something wrong with that picture. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LOL</span>!!!! Anyway, I TRY to stay away some, but, it's so hard. I want to know what each and everyone of you are doing, you're my friends. Addiction? Still I'm not convinced, but we'll see.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrSCsAwAU3YS5O_B-MtIMVeifkQ8x0mO0yCje0Z2UMzAr2CK8x8AjFXHKLl0E0kMqXu4zCIvfU1MOcOZJkBv8R5fqWHztmrLmCQWuymlNC9C1sZTnqUT5myNvfuR-Rv5U1LDDxDa83mMf/s1600-h/thumbnailCAOU0YZW.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287838536096219250" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 159px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrSCsAwAU3YS5O_B-MtIMVeifkQ8x0mO0yCje0Z2UMzAr2CK8x8AjFXHKLl0E0kMqXu4zCIvfU1MOcOZJkBv8R5fqWHztmrLmCQWuymlNC9C1sZTnqUT5myNvfuR-Rv5U1LDDxDa83mMf/s200/thumbnailCAOU0YZW.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Well I've made my list and it goes something like this....<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNMv4k7JWhziv6R9KVHkJEC1hIMg9eJL7yF4Hw1xUV47hxpHflxjtrEyp4uWl7q6wSLC8XaGZd_adOMD5f-nDXzXWnc41L_juiHrGjFWlUnUU5QxirfNWmiyDIjC0cN6dvcijU6YzhGIM/s1600-h/thumbnailCADKJHJ1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287836743401584146" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNMv4k7JWhziv6R9KVHkJEC1hIMg9eJL7yF4Hw1xUV47hxpHflxjtrEyp4uWl7q6wSLC8XaGZd_adOMD5f-nDXzXWnc41L_juiHrGjFWlUnUU5QxirfNWmiyDIjC0cN6dvcijU6YzhGIM/s200/thumbnailCADKJHJ1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Definately</span> spend more time with my husband, instead of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sneaking</span> away to the computer<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83fqXOzy4D1MJPkIOsyiFDkGRVS0_nuv_BbCi21Ynw9hISKwjimmqekCFG2cXd-Yfc9pM3hjWzIZhXN-ORhAw3FWtM4iTLT9npAPwetHxVzz6NeGLIoSqUQphyphenhyphenCV6dBrDH8wptwPnSdlz/s1600-h/thumbnailCAKU59RD.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287837869387965490" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83fqXOzy4D1MJPkIOsyiFDkGRVS0_nuv_BbCi21Ynw9hISKwjimmqekCFG2cXd-Yfc9pM3hjWzIZhXN-ORhAw3FWtM4iTLT9npAPwetHxVzz6NeGLIoSqUQphyphenhyphenCV6dBrDH8wptwPnSdlz/s200/thumbnailCAKU59RD.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Yes! I've got to make time for a few fireworks!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX41C4q5AUrntj7oGQV1IrW_Lfi3xaMa0dCBg8U1nJd941I0JNZJZjcodn8TqmIvKwkSZd9PuWzKSewiVq_u_7WgsifIzm7P0oig6UjMNLsEtOmvW9w0ImkQyom5ltWQ1jLgkP3O1GOwgK/s1600-h/thumbnailCA0J6EGI.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287838246239494418" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX41C4q5AUrntj7oGQV1IrW_Lfi3xaMa0dCBg8U1nJd941I0JNZJZjcodn8TqmIvKwkSZd9PuWzKSewiVq_u_7WgsifIzm7P0oig6UjMNLsEtOmvW9w0ImkQyom5ltWQ1jLgkP3O1GOwgK/s200/thumbnailCA0J6EGI.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A little me time wouldn't hurt, I spent some of my weekend watching old movies that I love. It was quiet time for me and I was able to hang on every word. Good Will Hunting was one of them, I just love that movie! I told you I'm a sucker for happy endings.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDjHUxgOjK-0xzjZqePleA42tfTvO6jOQSwHrFs61a6bqMyyZvZJ6VUNrN-W_hv0zhH6L9_mXq9DQx3cjKYnUBFXp7-6HW3ukxE-40emYg5q1L1qvRmh6x78648HrsdtOKDeIT2mdcG6B/s1600-h/thumbnail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287833822034351426" style="WIDTH: 108px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDjHUxgOjK-0xzjZqePleA42tfTvO6jOQSwHrFs61a6bqMyyZvZJ6VUNrN-W_hv0zhH6L9_mXq9DQx3cjKYnUBFXp7-6HW3ukxE-40emYg5q1L1qvRmh6x78648HrsdtOKDeIT2mdcG6B/s320/thumbnail.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Maybe a little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">experimenting</span> is in order, I'm getting tired of the same ole everything!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vtDK6XEPyBuM3qIfRjUzayM6vm2VVaH2VblVFwPjHSE1aKdRlPr3LFRJvRbbQnLIBTM_OK-kXmuYNC5mj9hGOErtwyDtF7b0mfyXuR63WLBZAZtBRf6CzS0Joe6yXsApGRJU82-JOG3F/s1600-h/thumbnailCA8ZFRJ2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287840823241269154" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 157px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vtDK6XEPyBuM3qIfRjUzayM6vm2VVaH2VblVFwPjHSE1aKdRlPr3LFRJvRbbQnLIBTM_OK-kXmuYNC5mj9hGOErtwyDtF7b0mfyXuR63WLBZAZtBRf6CzS0Joe6yXsApGRJU82-JOG3F/s200/thumbnailCA8ZFRJ2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Who knows maybe I'll come up with a few things to share, but I digress.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWAvfrYmxBU4yKlrZ3X1kWaKep2C4QMxtaO79SlDicHtZAl8GW50e91_coErXYc2eWeP4ruGdLx_Tv38nKrajLzhkBxU0UQruvdyheRbgdxRTtQViBx38sD45FCEsYfsH0mBWvPv_hpzL/s1600-h/thumbnailCAF2620B.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287833016891445794" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 119px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWAvfrYmxBU4yKlrZ3X1kWaKep2C4QMxtaO79SlDicHtZAl8GW50e91_coErXYc2eWeP4ruGdLx_Tv38nKrajLzhkBxU0UQruvdyheRbgdxRTtQViBx38sD45FCEsYfsH0mBWvPv_hpzL/s320/thumbnailCAF2620B.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Maybe a little exploring, my husband wants to get away and do things and I've become such a home body.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVBbMYSrGURqkOvYWuNaOTo0ja-M90CMyNDqrAovftYrK0DDbAjH2LIueoyzO6ntMTytIh0RX2heKDKPamXEmqpLfyBYqS1yib625GkcafJjnnPVmWOz4fRvQQKUeV-HNuBADCZ9qPJA5/s1600-h/thumbnailCAX09Y2W.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287837365756754690" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVBbMYSrGURqkOvYWuNaOTo0ja-M90CMyNDqrAovftYrK0DDbAjH2LIueoyzO6ntMTytIh0RX2heKDKPamXEmqpLfyBYqS1yib625GkcafJjnnPVmWOz4fRvQQKUeV-HNuBADCZ9qPJA5/s200/thumbnailCAX09Y2W.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So I'll be cleaning up my act, adding a few new scenes, but keeping up with the classics<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMs4E9MnSV4TRn5b6zmf0NwxIwh2h2yL2vf0GnlwpPcfaaIkYxHARWWgvS1AIFG1nsfwZIlalL0TSB4jQkhLO3Tek20UaZhy-wFZi-7HrIwa3fN-xJaRtdZGG2stbaJsQn08M55NyTe46/s1600-h/thumbnailCASKEXNJ.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287839325329386418" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 151px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMs4E9MnSV4TRn5b6zmf0NwxIwh2h2yL2vf0GnlwpPcfaaIkYxHARWWgvS1AIFG1nsfwZIlalL0TSB4jQkhLO3Tek20UaZhy-wFZi-7HrIwa3fN-xJaRtdZGG2stbaJsQn08M55NyTe46/s200/thumbnailCASKEXNJ.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Catching up on some reading<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22lZ1nYoUQos3HO0Q95vV8P-ghDiSlP_grOxOybEKkyvouaru4CVbinym3DIUTNPWj89faYpjH9B9JSwZT80vWUPVlkwxWUUJ7ELVZGkBzcpTDLMd7ATW8SF-sHYOmxk2lDcbGH_cz77m/s1600-h/thumbnailCA5BZ6TJ.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287834997548988626" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 115px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22lZ1nYoUQos3HO0Q95vV8P-ghDiSlP_grOxOybEKkyvouaru4CVbinym3DIUTNPWj89faYpjH9B9JSwZT80vWUPVlkwxWUUJ7ELVZGkBzcpTDLMd7ATW8SF-sHYOmxk2lDcbGH_cz77m/s320/thumbnailCA5BZ6TJ.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Getting out with family and friends, I rarely visit anyone. I have an elderly Aunt I need to check on, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">grand kids</span> I need to spend more time with. All of my free time has been spent in front of the computer. So I have to get things worked out, and become well rounded in this New Year! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">LOL</span>!!! But well rounded in a good way so....<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy81zWnfcohFsyzMF-UmWssYD8T204mDmTBYalXuOu5WzCYaTNqyx4xVxJASw7RhyphenhyphenGGSYVGabKbFSCSrWMsn1BRmXlchZI5bG5Scu0JVDzy6Aqzqjm2mhS3BHVKp3-hG_aVK4-5WtiLXo2/s1600-h/exercise.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287833374293584130" style="WIDTH: 91px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy81zWnfcohFsyzMF-UmWssYD8T204mDmTBYalXuOu5WzCYaTNqyx4xVxJASw7RhyphenhyphenGGSYVGabKbFSCSrWMsn1BRmXlchZI5bG5Scu0JVDzy6Aqzqjm2mhS3BHVKp3-hG_aVK4-5WtiLXo2/s320/exercise.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Maybe get into a little exercising again, so I can look like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Raxx</span>. I really need your secrets girl <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">LOL</span>!!!! ( I hope you tell me that you've just never had a weight problem). Nikki, I doubt if even your weight loss plan will work for me, but it's on my list because I really don't want to end up like the lady in the next picture.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRhhRpH_hFEECQ3OerStbdlthtZUP41uFzRBE20dnlyiiSyhNr_U82yDUU76eKqbKPThmIKyO4Y-099JaBdYRVOD94cTOELpEbPOopT-GoM_Q5FYkGZqj7CSTyLeG835JTs0pQvZdLLFu/s1600-h/thumbnailCAVY5IYY.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287838790554867954" style="WIDTH: 121px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRhhRpH_hFEECQ3OerStbdlthtZUP41uFzRBE20dnlyiiSyhNr_U82yDUU76eKqbKPThmIKyO4Y-099JaBdYRVOD94cTOELpEbPOopT-GoM_Q5FYkGZqj7CSTyLeG835JTs0pQvZdLLFu/s200/thumbnailCAVY5IYY.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I love my dog!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDUuV8axd4c9llLFEXYFy2BIwqLwJMuUEjHmU3MxWka4RFlXAxwXxyz13OJrN9EPHu_tnlf_jkDJcWq_wsWSPYQUkjtY5rGnFOfJKiygKmApNGQxjGtEq0XmQYkHV_o0VyWiKfoymO3q8/s1600-h/thumbnailCAE5D08U.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287837640411375714" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDUuV8axd4c9llLFEXYFy2BIwqLwJMuUEjHmU3MxWka4RFlXAxwXxyz13OJrN9EPHu_tnlf_jkDJcWq_wsWSPYQUkjtY5rGnFOfJKiygKmApNGQxjGtEq0XmQYkHV_o0VyWiKfoymO3q8/s200/thumbnailCAE5D08U.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So I'm getting rid of these<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjss7nI4HMMTxjyJIplNNFH-drmmZe7GVBcZds3hian_YrMlH5sO8JRkCOsPbj7_LvKEdxk6d8Sh3OgVE4ct_ITzx3ir6g_8c3ekg3IDJTqVCHmfQ6u-Jx21IfucIMYy7vzIERfCC6NtJXz/s1600-h/thumbnailCA1IUKL7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287834134228702754" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjss7nI4HMMTxjyJIplNNFH-drmmZe7GVBcZds3hian_YrMlH5sO8JRkCOsPbj7_LvKEdxk6d8Sh3OgVE4ct_ITzx3ir6g_8c3ekg3IDJTqVCHmfQ6u-Jx21IfucIMYy7vzIERfCC6NtJXz/s320/thumbnailCA1IUKL7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Going to bed on time so that my husband can<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSaUlP04MhVWwoYumfKwmeXxW1O7WEuWkHgITMZpQCZ248YfMJcRa5Gnf2EWOX3TDsRNZTJIyKUW_aQR-Wm5Xqkdcbf9XybyoAoeNi-FPO-92My-7vEYlFS2LX0hQ0cyQs_NdLB710m71m/s1600-h/thumbnailCAE5D08U.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287859254814126882" style="WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSaUlP04MhVWwoYumfKwmeXxW1O7WEuWkHgITMZpQCZ248YfMJcRa5Gnf2EWOX3TDsRNZTJIyKUW_aQR-Wm5Xqkdcbf9XybyoAoeNi-FPO-92My-7vEYlFS2LX0hQ0cyQs_NdLB710m71m/s200/thumbnailCAE5D08U.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Get rid of these, (he can't sleep without me)!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And spending a little more time on me, because I've noticed that I bear a striking resemblance to this guy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">LOL</span>!!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUmVLUtG2vbGJg5itGhzlM245VlLLjkJ_wr7wWir4QaR77klcerAOlvXocW_H2iNus2QycMuaMosdwYJ3IoBxmTHBfSjCThiEnfSGhyphenhyphenQQj4ZoKenJ6UfFCDZgSsQ18Pe-OzszVyTpO2rW/s1600-h/michael-jackson_loses-neverland%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287836124805977330" style="WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUmVLUtG2vbGJg5itGhzlM245VlLLjkJ_wr7wWir4QaR77klcerAOlvXocW_H2iNus2QycMuaMosdwYJ3IoBxmTHBfSjCThiEnfSGhyphenhyphenQQj4ZoKenJ6UfFCDZgSsQ18Pe-OzszVyTpO2rW/s200/michael-jackson_loses-neverland%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />But not for long!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">LOL</span>!!!!<br /><br />Friends, I'm breaking for a few weeks! But I'll be back! Hopefully a little more organized than before. I've really enjoyed my time with all of you this past year, and I can't wait to get back to continue our friendship in the new year! Take Care!<br />DebDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-10471750993271733752008-12-31T04:00:00.009-06:002008-12-31T04:00:00.307-06:00Oh No Nikki Crumpet! Why??As most of you may know I was one of the winners in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nikkicrumpets</span></span> giveaway, she's @ <a href="http://nikkicrumpet.blogspot.com/">Blah Blah Blah Blog</a>. I know you all know her because I always have to push my way through the crowd to post a comment. Yes, she has been deemed the Queen! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LOL</span></span>!!! I've never seen as many comments on any blog as the numbers she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">receives</span> and I tell you she will have you howling with laughter. Well yesterday I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">received</span> my package from dear Nikki.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUDY2m0QanKAmTDm8tRQd0sU07JkSi97xewqssV-L7qgGW1gcb_P5qt1hEOiI-9dFn2Cn_jFSVuEGGrbttyIsGCkwkMUwzMTFT-c9I9u89u2eZz7_Rbh9QZ9LLZGfGfe-UsyIESeFZSWM/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285805458068574018" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUDY2m0QanKAmTDm8tRQd0sU07JkSi97xewqssV-L7qgGW1gcb_P5qt1hEOiI-9dFn2Cn_jFSVuEGGrbttyIsGCkwkMUwzMTFT-c9I9u89u2eZz7_Rbh9QZ9LLZGfGfe-UsyIESeFZSWM/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+001.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>There was a ring of the door bell, I knew immediately that it was Nikki's package. My husband went to the door and brought it in. I got a knife and sliced into it. There was a card for me. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-qOhWzEDfJ5pvH6cHPWCX6LXPs6JsvZze3gCXNG7DtShkBIJZt3GvgHSra42bOEFeOk1E9Ks8u5v1v38lUM_gjx2pmzbMiVm8J8Wfkq6SlYLqK_aLfyBY6ZhFvg12oPVHlRpMXImCIJk/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285804757891175410" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-qOhWzEDfJ5pvH6cHPWCX6LXPs6JsvZze3gCXNG7DtShkBIJZt3GvgHSra42bOEFeOk1E9Ks8u5v1v38lUM_gjx2pmzbMiVm8J8Wfkq6SlYLqK_aLfyBY6ZhFvg12oPVHlRpMXImCIJk/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+003.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>It had Ozzie and Crumpet on the front, there was a kind note that was signed, Nikki and the boys. My husband an<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">d I got a big kick out of that. lol!!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcdFfyszKvF6mb2YP5yQxPFDXylXfBhhQsDOv78KwcCjYyS1GDZUGBoHS2WUq934qSmls1XbtRlgvnBHtE_oNUkE34GAwm7FLdKfFT_PHXU5gBKlX7jnwpylgbL6MQaOdFidwx8txcAIH/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285802213444130594" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcdFfyszKvF6mb2YP5yQxPFDXylXfBhhQsDOv78KwcCjYyS1GDZUGBoHS2WUq934qSmls1XbtRlgvnBHtE_oNUkE34GAwm7FLdKfFT_PHXU5gBKlX7jnwpylgbL6MQaOdFidwx8txcAIH/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+014.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>It had this beautiful metal bucket, even the bow is metal. It is so pretty!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqW_uSg2Bp9iAkfkgpl5FOPUMTu2OLrWaAbGfXXlhc92B1gTkvvGXyVqzRh1JatrJyl7zgZEhCRTwA7u0FEi1XCr-VTgXerq69DdzmUCcVlc18D4fITUwjDCUjh6tUNT_wzFtz5fKAEi8/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285826367872854994" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqW_uSg2Bp9iAkfkgpl5FOPUMTu2OLrWaAbGfXXlhc92B1gTkvvGXyVqzRh1JatrJyl7zgZEhCRTwA7u0FEi1XCr-VTgXerq69DdzmUCcVlc18D4fITUwjDCUjh6tUNT_wzFtz5fKAEi8/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This beautiful no<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">te pa</span>d that matches my kitchen perfectly. It has a magnet on back so I can attach it to the fridge.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHsbgpQ0dRgi3d32fl-_HzSarHzgpY5rY5jcl6GNAlKW0k59QGiwfCZGJtaPE9iNGv_vFTJoJojNqXzTRN-0iCIPnprOwUkiDUuYwD3tqroM7DSSC5o-Z4C4axU_fCrXIX_kvT_OWdFXKa/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285805747214426754" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHsbgpQ0dRgi3d32fl-_HzSarHzgpY5rY5jcl6GNAlKW0k59QGiwfCZGJtaPE9iNGv_vFTJoJojNqXzTRN-0iCIPnprOwUkiDUuYwD3tqroM7DSSC5o-Z4C4axU_fCrXIX_kvT_OWdFXKa/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+004.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>There were loads of other goodies too!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyEMg5S65v-ERg3ZsR2Q_hsOG0dmatO8rt4_s6dLvd9diA2yijUTxxk1CzOn4nNgYAZNibKp1IijMrKNcEXZj4iO2DHSEdU3HHwHDhwJLm_a5GgNe2aIoGmdNfLpP5sc3HS6kE9u-Fs1w/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285805225003259314" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyEMg5S65v-ERg3ZsR2Q_hsOG0dmatO8rt4_s6dLvd9diA2yijUTxxk1CzOn4nNgYAZNibKp1IijMrKNcEXZj4iO2DHSEdU3HHwHDhwJLm_a5GgNe2aIoGmdNfLpP5sc3HS6kE9u-Fs1w/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This Santa filled with white chocolate and peppermint kisses, He has a zipper in back and Nikki loaded it with kisses. (Oh No Nikki)!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZCChkBm94Zgyj_ea0rsYXnphDiFyiyX1Tk96iHNKMqt9PI4Rqx3fdyxrL2F6v2N2urVJ2gX8ilhaxvmKQmcooybZIf4Scs-LBeMpJg6IKpyRpj23GPKOGrMZ7l9iP65sIqgnedLwCZxZ/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285807295340577570" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZCChkBm94Zgyj_ea0rsYXnphDiFyiyX1Tk96iHNKMqt9PI4Rqx3fdyxrL2F6v2N2urVJ2gX8ilhaxvmKQmcooybZIf4Scs-LBeMpJg6IKpyRpj23GPKOGrMZ7l9iP65sIqgnedLwCZxZ/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The cutest Santa cup, it was loaded with goodies too.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HQJkW2VBmQ_hcAd86IbVNwqw21J-r8bQv1I9YeN0tCCnanaD6DBDuqNvwO32j5qx3SOxcBFhAOW0pEdV146QHCCcxufDDVyzzth8iXWt82lsjd-AxU2rskjk2TOLCYY3BgVyKeN323OC/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285826109089238082" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HQJkW2VBmQ_hcAd86IbVNwqw21J-r8bQv1I9YeN0tCCnanaD6DBDuqNvwO32j5qx3SOxcBFhAOW0pEdV146QHCCcxufDDVyzzth8iXWt82lsjd-AxU2rskjk2TOLCYY3BgVyKeN323OC/s320/Nikki'%3Cspan%20class=" /></a><br /></div><div>See! First I we<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">nt to </span>work on t<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">he </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">R</span>eeses cups, th</span>en the silver Hershey's kisses, then the Rolo's, then a Rolo and a silver kiss together, and then the pepperment kisses. I was sick :O(<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7QHhJVR2evMB4dRsbq7RgkSdg97rpiqdX11_JTQLYgEw0UKJvWphe8H-c6Z24HA_RixtQi0UoNLfokPAIl94tAeO0juanEaQKQLFeMxSRNmsmSKcelrduFCA8SzBUblJfTq6t67dTWbn/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285804522514309698" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7QHhJVR2evMB4dRsbq7RgkSdg97rpiqdX11_JTQLYgEw0UKJvWphe8H-c6Z24HA_RixtQi0UoNLfokPAIl94tAeO0juanEaQKQLFeMxSRNmsmSKcelrduFCA8SzBUblJfTq6t67dTWbn/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Look! Double Fudge Brownie Mix. (Nikki ! Why)!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdoEa_dHaJqOKTEKMhWSP5YO139s4mn5a_Ad7oenNRDmJSs8Xl-xTjPFsMEHpCYAc4hzRN_OA95xfkXNJ-HWOboDbk7sWgam6zDYv3xqk8Idzg64veO02ikVrdfEjqFPm3YFdi8SC2btza/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285829658991746466" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdoEa_dHaJqOKTEKMhWSP5YO139s4mn5a_Ad7oenNRDmJSs8Xl-xTjPFsMEHpCYAc4hzRN_OA95xfkXNJ-HWOboDbk7sWgam6zDYv3xqk8Idzg64veO02ikVrdfEjqFPm3YFdi8SC2btza/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Oreo cookies drenched in Belgian Chocolate yum! yum! I gave my husband one. Then while I worked on this post they slowly disaapeared.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyL1QxQEhwmSgpN1g9qm8U4e_jPcm7kYvGqKlt5Tp1YCxcTUmqx9naxET6syB76A8y6rMGKnHRssbVLdulf4aDi_AZnnnZcopOBzemfMU-FyRYf1LWMM96S5gzFW6OlmDc632YSwVndAdA/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285803922476239474" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyL1QxQEhwmSgpN1g9qm8U4e_jPcm7kYvGqKlt5Tp1YCxcTUmqx9naxET6syB76A8y6rMGKnHRssbVLdulf4aDi_AZnnnZcopOBzemfMU-FyRYf1LWMM96S5gzFW6OlmDc632YSwVndAdA/s320/Nikki's+Givaway.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Two<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWRubY7L0Po3jbAmjegArf079BlQT_qKtiFI4Re1N5JZFy-dIXrOwTwTaRK94Nm1jGGfjEhyphenhyphene97cpPMnthzX12Z71LELqO-48PVbBFjvl5VKLCOi47-qmQq-5lOul-d0t8vrLaxIpl6Ij/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285809811839280690" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWRubY7L0Po3jbAmjegArf079BlQT_qKtiFI4Re1N5JZFy-dIXrOwTwTaRK94Nm1jGGfjEhyphenhyphene97cpPMnthzX12Z71LELqO-48PVbBFjvl5VKLCOi47-qmQq-5lOul-d0t8vrLaxIpl6Ij/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />One<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYWVlPAaRwHmsp4sd39fyQJc8kC8PpC3_iwFhkNbyPOrpv90LdaaO7WXsLnAfe8n8DeJJPhjpT1G_irenhtrF-Px1oSarA5s2wuWv4YDavi9M3DYF1tSzh_dHPi1qJhxFUWJpRYf51wPK/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+021.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285801900744915490" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYWVlPAaRwHmsp4sd39fyQJc8kC8PpC3_iwFhkNbyPOrpv90LdaaO7WXsLnAfe8n8DeJJPhjpT1G_irenhtrF-Px1oSarA5s2wuWv4YDavi9M3DYF1tSzh_dHPi1qJhxFUWJpRYf51wPK/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+021.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div><div><div>Zero!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLqIabTsCHgLYVWAA2zkK4btbxbdmVtRjAmNkM8i6maG6uYEQhat9wD9ehHnkNYzJXGwfkK0x4py22yU07WtnHD89GPFv-_7imy9quZWOwxx1HZ4PZiAbEKOxqfhs1yY50evpLMtV2vw-/s1600-h/Nikki's+Givaway+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285812593042232002" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLqIabTsCHgLYVWAA2zkK4btbxbdmVtRjAmNkM8i6maG6uYEQhat9wD9ehHnkNYzJXGwfkK0x4py22yU07WtnHD89GPFv-_7imy9quZWOwxx1HZ4PZiAbEKOxqfhs1yY50evpLMtV2vw-/s320/Nikki's+Givaway+009.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Last but not least, the cutest little snowman ornament! Thanks Nikki! You really know how to pack a lunch! Deb </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470741139187211963.post-65138298161079821052008-12-28T20:30:00.002-06:002008-12-28T20:31:25.356-06:00Our Family Christmas PartyThese are a few pictures from our family Christmas party, we had a great time. It was so good to get the family together for the holidays. It was my family and my husband's.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329013669856509095noreply@blogger.com