tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32155098394229273302024-02-01T23:42:06.876-05:00Porch Sittin Time for ScoobyAll things HOME: Celebrations, Garden, Food, Crafts, and DecoratingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-75648588129549216712018-02-11T18:34:00.002-05:002018-02-11T18:34:50.453-05:00Tying the Knot… part 1<br />
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<span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "giddyup std";"><b><span style="font-size: 34.6667px;"> This summer we're celebrating a wedding, our daughter's! As DYI ers, all the traditions, all the love, all the work; we're enjoying the journey. </span></b></span><b style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Giddyup Std"; font-size: 34.6667px;">Planning: There's a beginning point , the big picture that the happy couple laid out for us, and as married couples know, the many changing paths that lead to beautiful send off at the end of their Big Day. </b></div>
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Fresh flowers for the entire wedding was our first choice and take far less time to create. However, the just cost of wet floral wreath rounds really adds up. The risk of fresh florals not arriving in perfect condition, etc..Plus, flower arranger, aka MOB,(me), will have plenty of other details to do those few days leading up to the wedding. the Bridal table, bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, cake table, etc..will be fresh. Silks will be given as remembrances to some family and friends. 💜<br /><b style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Giddyup Std"; font-size: 34.6667px;"><br /></b>
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The Romas are finally ready! Its sauce time and that means get out the aprons, towels, every sauce pan and large bowl we own. I keep asking my husband if it time to cut back but, "NO!!" Conscious of the nutritional value of foods less processed, we're committed to making more in our own kitchen. I recently read that tomatoes are rich in vitamins A, C, and K. According to a good read in Live Strong article : https://www.livestrong.com/article/522521-the-advantages-of-tomato-sauce/ Vitamin A promotes the "maintaining low-light vision and for building connective tissues under the skin."<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-91898870040510725382017-07-19T08:16:00.001-04:002017-07-19T08:17:09.635-04:00Breathing life into DUSTY OLD THINGSInspired by recycled old bicycles and a love for flowers, I began to look for one of my own. There were posts everywhere, people selling bikes, old ones, new ones, vintage, which I learned is different from old ones...the prices were insane. Prices ran into the hundreds! My husband and I went antiquing in Ohio's Amish Country and at the last stop,BOOM , there she was. Leaning on an old fence in the rain...with a broken chain. She was messy, but not as much as the rust bucket leaning next to her. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u4v864GSkFg/WW9NYGxK2tI/AAAAAAAAlCY/FGrU9BzX-8cg6HkE27v0MahLV-F9YuvUgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1213264257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u4v864GSkFg/WW9NYGxK2tI/AAAAAAAAlCY/FGrU9BzX-8cg6HkE27v0MahLV-F9YuvUgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1213264257.jpg"></a></div>I was guessing that she had lived a productive life by her rickety chain, flattened tires, and rust spots. However her frame was in great shape! She cost me $24.00. </div><div>Returning home, I ran to the hardware store for Rustoleum Cornflower Blue spray paint. 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The seat was sticky and breaking down from being outside. I covered it and the basket in blue gingham. Found a basket to for the back and she was ready to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i2ru1v1dIKo/WW9NV-RdGlI/AAAAAAAAlCU/-WdvjbcMG_kugK6pvNwGqpMky4tOxkMbwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-839470116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i2ru1v1dIKo/WW9NV-RdGlI/AAAAAAAAlCU/-WdvjbcMG_kugK6pvNwGqpMky4tOxkMbwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-839470116.jpg"></a> Leaving the chain adds something.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TZCXEyaD2KM/WW9NcYLoq2I/AAAAAAAAlCg/hrGazJDgUAI9k_D-LNvlb0vRS9zq9M1UQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1557118581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TZCXEyaD2KM/WW9NcYLoq2I/AAAAAAAAlCg/hrGazJDgUAI9k_D-LNvlb0vRS9zq9M1UQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1557118581.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I decided to name her...JUDY, JUDY THE BEAUTY! 😉</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E-OralV0II4/WW9NmQfNcUI/AAAAAAAAlCw/48YDaLgF-zw72YNv17VBLpaVoAFIB6j2ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1738118990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E-OralV0II4/WW9NmQfNcUI/AAAAAAAAlCw/48YDaLgF-zw72YNv17VBLpaVoAFIB6j2ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1738118990.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rofk7qMCZn0/WW9NgfwVhYI/AAAAAAAAlCo/xwA1szTKd3wl7Rs0gBpEASMjXouysBF2ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1397579909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rofk7qMCZn0/WW9NgfwVhYI/AAAAAAAAlCo/xwA1szTKd3wl7Rs0gBpEASMjXouysBF2ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1397579909.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eCUTEKGRdZs/WW9NebLxlYI/AAAAAAAAlCk/5_Oex_eGyy0gV5CzafkBZDvuN1BIbxb2QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-537549638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eCUTEKGRdZs/WW9NebLxlYI/AAAAAAAAlCk/5_Oex_eGyy0gV5CzafkBZDvuN1BIbxb2QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-537549638.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There it is , another Dusty, Old Thing repurposed . </div></div><br></div></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-90369990308480873192017-07-06T07:49:00.001-04:002017-07-06T07:49:52.989-04:00Happy Fourth of July!<b>Hello! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸</b><div>I'd be in remiss if I didn't start by being grateful for this day, this celebration. Independence Day isn't just about fireworks, food, and fun. It is also the day to remember and be grateful for our Country's freedoms. 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The younger generation prefer it made with mayo , no onions...and the mature prefer Miracle Whip with onions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-50213082490437706172017-04-17T12:23:00.000-04:002017-04-17T13:10:55.005-04:00Piggy Bread<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Between an early Easter and family birthdays, my Easter postings are late, my apologies for my tardiness! Easter is probably my favorite holiday because, no gifts to stress over, and it affords me the time to be creative . I enjoy making individualized baskets, making chocolates, which this year has just become a little business!! Stunned over the fact that friends want to purchase them! what?!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">The more the merrier! As the number of last minute friends with no plans grew, and a mix of tableware and placemats had to be changed. The table was simple this year. made yellow stripped napkins and yellow dotted hot pads then added a solid yellow paper napkin as well. </span></div>
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1 Bag Frozen Peaches,<br />
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1 grated lemon skin<br />
11/2 c Peach Schnapps<br />
2/3 c simple syrup vanilla flavored<br />
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Quick share of the weather change....a morning hike in the Metro parks that surround the City...<br />
We went from this crisp, sunny morning<br />
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....TO THIS!! poor buds on trees and flowers..<br />
but there is beauty and silence in the snow.<br />
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The Wall of Whales by Rober Wyland. Mural at the Cleveland Public Power Bldg. Imagine that!</div>
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A few photos of the world renown, Cleveland Clinic, Downtown Campus...where it all began for this remarkable Health Care facility.<br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YBPgm-aWIpc/Vi1uW2DK9FI/AAAAAAAAf7s/bBvkGRgFirc/s640/blogger-image--181581265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YBPgm-aWIpc/Vi1uW2DK9FI/AAAAAAAAf7s/bBvkGRgFirc/s640/blogger-image--181581265.jpg" /></a>Always good to wear an old tee and a cap. Strong arm those little red beauties thru the press. We press 3 x to extract that Roma goodness. </div>
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I scoured the resale shops to pick up Ice Cream Soda glassware. (HINT: refuse to pay more than $0.99) Several shapes but all the same size. I made apx 25 of them for an after work gathering that was hosted by one of our team.<br />
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*Fill glass with Bath salts, then cover with plastic wrap to help seal in scent and keep from spilling.<br />
*Place bath scrubbie on top, use clear tape to hold in place if necessary.<br />
*Wrap ribbon bow around glass rim. <br />
*Add a Cute paper stripped straw ,you will have to place a tiny slit in plastic wrap for straw to sink into salts.<br />
*Glue a craft store cherry to the top of the scrubbie. (using glue dots really helps.)<br />
*Finally, I added a label to tell my co workers what was in the bath salts. Free labels are available for printing . I have used LIAGRIFFITH.COM on projects, and have made my own as well.<br />
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I suggest starting with less oil and add as needed. I should say that while the health benefit claims of essential oils have not been evaluated by the government, I have been using them for decades in our baths for aches, colds, stuffiness, etc, and find that they are a great homeopathic to treating symptoms related to aches, stress, colds....<br />
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These were a February/Valentines Day theme. They are a great gift for many occasions: Showers, Christmas, etc. Last year I made them for a family 4th of July gathering:<br />
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Depression Glass is transclucent glassware that was made during the Depression Era. Quaker Oats Company even gave a piece away in their boxes of cereal! They were used as enticements or thank you gifts to a business's customers. Its a translucent colored glass that was proudly made in the U.S.. I would love to open a box of cereal today and take out a glass! Imagine...<br />
Wanting to invite some friends over for lunch, I brought out the pink glass.<br />
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Roasted Red Pepper Soup<br />
Greens with garlic/raspberry vinaigrette<br />
Chocolate dipped Strawberries<br />
Lime Sherbet w/Knox Blox hearts<br />
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Admittedly the table was depression glass over kill, but it looked better than it photographed.<br />
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Purchase Rhodes Frozen dinner rolls. Coat muffin tin with Pam and place one roll in each muffin slot , cover with damp towel, let rise apx 1 hr. Once risen, set aside apx two rolls to make the eyes, ears, and tail.<br>
Take 1 dough ball, pat in palm of hand add a piece of precooked sausage to center, then wrap up to close in the sausage. Place on greased cookie sheet , belly side down. cover body in a light egg wash. allow egg wash to dry a couple minutes. Next cover again with the damp towel so that the dough does not dry out.<br>
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up in the stores? Spring is a whimsical time at our house and Peeps and Bunnies are at the heart of it</span><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"> ! There are so many ideas floating out there. Here are a few I have tried.</span></div>
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As we get ready to have our friends and family over for Easter dinner, we want our tables to be beautiful for our family and friends. Easter is a great time to add whimsy to the table. over the past several years I , too, have jumped on the Peep fun.</div>
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I'm always searching for inexpensive , creative ways to cover the table. This find was so pretty but didn't show in the pics....I used a white cotton sheet for the underside. I found 2 large pieces of decorator ribbon fabric used for sheers. It was priced as pennies on the yard at Joann's. I matched up the 2 pieces and you'd have to look to find it!</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-79607900989276859452015-02-12T17:51:00.001-05:002015-04-12T08:01:31.054-04:00Bake Sale Ideas for Busy MomsNeed some quick and easy ideas for Bake Sales? Check out some of these ideas, all made in under twenty minutes.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yfknOk17iJw/VN0tZLxe1QI/AAAAAAAAVD0/x7TV6yDeWCw/s640/blogger-image-229667869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yfknOk17iJw/VN0tZLxe1QI/AAAAAAAAVD0/x7TV6yDeWCw/s640/blogger-image-229667869.jpg"></a></div>1) Chocolate covered pretzels : candy wafers available online and craft stores just melt in a double boiler and dip! If you find this a popular request, you might consider purchasing a chocolate wafer maker. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m8OtFU3Qid0/VN0zZddYfsI/AAAAAAAAVEM/25ZenDMykfc/s640/blogger-image--1698743421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m8OtFU3Qid0/VN0zZddYfsI/AAAAAAAAVEM/25ZenDMykfc/s640/blogger-image--1698743421.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>2) Valentines (heart cookie) cookie, remove from box, bake, ice, add sprinkles or better still let the kids help. These came from GFS, a box of 72 pre shaped butter cookies for apx $9.99.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bBi2_rJTTco/VN0zazMLh_I/AAAAAAAAVEU/03chvXHpDJs/s640/blogger-image-2015601608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bBi2_rJTTco/VN0zazMLh_I/AAAAAAAAVEU/03chvXHpDJs/s640/blogger-image-2015601608.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>3) Pillsbury sugar cookie dough, found in the dairy, shape , slice cut hole in center place a jolly rancher or any hard candy inside the hole. As the dough bakes the candy and dough will spread and meet. ( best to use Silpat on cookie sheet and plce dough and candy directly on top of Silpat.) </div><div>4) who doesnt love Oreos! Dip them in white chocolate, dry add a heart candy for extra cuteness!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-x7r2eendUWU/VN0zWEAalUI/AAAAAAAAVEE/pwC19TgD85Y/s640/blogger-image-1205828256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-x7r2eendUWU/VN0zWEAalUI/AAAAAAAAVEE/pwC19TgD85Y/s640/blogger-image-1205828256.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>5) When time is still to precious, bakery cookies are great!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fuqWsMNUfA4/VN0zcHNbD3I/AAAAAAAAVEc/S4RhLIMp5KU/s640/blogger-image--1569057510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fuqWsMNUfA4/VN0zcHNbD3I/AAAAAAAAVEc/S4RhLIMp5KU/s640/blogger-image--1569057510.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There we go, 5 easy ideas for last minute bake sales at school! </div><br></div><div>Happy Valentines Day bake sales!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-39599753866907310952015-01-27T23:10:00.001-05:002015-04-12T08:04:07.669-04:00Valentine's Day Dinner for Two<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MAmWM0uva3k/UQHrYzPHtxI/AAAAAAAALWw/q-ptID5xzwo/s1600/heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MAmWM0uva3k/UQHrYzPHtxI/AAAAAAAALWw/q-ptID5xzwo/s200/heart.jpg" width="200"></a></font></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Getting ready for…. Valentine’s Day <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Romantic table for two</span></div></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Valentine's Day is almost here and I love dragging out the little things to make our dinner for two perfect. The plates are Mikasa's French Countryside, red globe wine glasses and red bowls are also Mikasa. So where to have a romantic dinner? At our dining table , a rectangle that seats 10? Too big...Or in the kitchen at the counter? Too small...the living room with a small card table ...hmm maybe.....</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1dJRqbrFHts/Ty_sW8g6puI/AAAAAAAABck/kG1Hdz_fzec/s1600/IMG_3258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1dJRqbrFHts/Ty_sW8g6puI/AAAAAAAABck/kG1Hdz_fzec/s640/IMG_3258.JPG" width="640"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mawgI6F8tJE/Ty_vO0CrCsI/AAAAAAAABcs/oPOWByZDakg/s1600/IMG_3253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mawgI6F8tJE/Ty_vO0CrCsI/AAAAAAAABcs/oPOWByZDakg/s640/IMG_3253.JPG" width="640"></font></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The table sidled up to two overstuffed chairs and the fireplace. On the chair is a "Happy Valentine's Day" pillow. Soft lighting and relaxing music from pianist Jim Brickman for the ears to enjoy, but not intrude upon our conversation. On the table ; a little gift: a jar with 50 more reasons, written on little hearts, "why I love you". Glass crystals scattered on table and on the </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Menu: </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Roasted asparagus in a BalsamicVinaigrette </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Shrimp alfredo,</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> and for dessert; chocolate dipped strawberries. A special dinner planned for my Valentine of 28 years. </span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-54116038672607037142015-01-25T22:15:00.003-05:002015-04-12T08:05:35.680-04:00Happy Valentines Day!<h2>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-90902349703818292722014-10-22T20:46:00.001-04:002015-04-12T08:06:33.041-04:00Photos on a WalkHappy Fall, Y'All!<br />
I pass this happy message everyday as I return home from my wonderful and sometimes exhausting day. As I do, it energizes me and lifts my spirits. Autumn is a wonderful gift that if you live East of the Continental Divide, can enjoy every year. The visual joy of viewing landscapes doused in warm hues of orange, green, brown, and yellow "leave" me awestruck.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-128485802244085902014-06-21T14:28:00.000-04:002014-06-21T21:07:00.136-04:00A versatile July 4th wreathEach time I walk into a fabric store and saw that mesh fabric, it drew me in. Then I saw a beautiful one, made by my mother in law, that inspired me to try. After she showed me how, I continued. By switching out the flowers, etc the wreath can change. Choose fabric color to go with several holidays. For example a red mesh can double for Valentines Day, Christmas, Fourth of July, etc.altho the differences are subtle, I made this one for Memorial Day, then switched the "doo dads" for July 4th.<br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-71291954270057877732014-06-15T09:53:00.000-04:002015-04-12T08:07:53.310-04:00Happy Father's Day!<br>
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Inviting friends over for Brunch is just what we needed and admittedly, I love to do it. Over the years we morphed from a book club to the group we seem to be now, "the Spa Girls" We try to get together every 4-6 weeks for giggles and sometimes tears. Often the good local spots are crowded, making conversation a challenge, or wait to get a seat or are hustled out once the fork hits the table. Home entertaining is perfect.<br>
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We celebrated one friend's birthday and another who had accepted a new, important position.The frame was a present for her new job.</div>
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The menu: mini artichoke quiche, with field greens, fillo filled tastings, yogurt with granola and raspberries </div>
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Below fillo cups filled with: 1) chicken salad, 2)hazelnut cream cheese topped with apricot jam, and 3) blackberries atop a dollop of light whipped topping.</div>
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Artichoke and spinach quiche can be purchased at Panera Bread!</div>
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A gift to each guest has a relaxation theme. Tiny foot spa, summer scented waxes, antibacs, and a clever pillow toss for their desks.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349486891740608825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215509839422927330.post-84771982801169731262014-06-01T18:44:00.000-04:002016-04-02T00:02:01.157-04:00Mason Jars Reaching for the cinnamon to sprinkle on Sunday's French Toast gave me the idea to share some ideas on using Mason Jars. Over the years we've stored buttons, matches, tacks, seeds, sewing needles, and even a fallen baby tooth patiently waited for the tooth fairy to arrive. We 've hung them in the backyard tree , along with babyfood jars, with a votive inside to gently add a little light while we swung under them. Do you remember catching fireflies in them?<br />
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Mason Jars are timeless, treasures that hold little stories all of their own. Fun fact: They were invented in 1858 by John Landis Mason. While he didn't invent the glass canning jar, he did improve upon it by designing the jar and lid with threads, eliminating the need to seal preserved foods in wax. Thus his jar became known as the Mason jar.<br />
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Gifts for the girls : homemade , homegrown lavender bath salts.</div>
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Cranberry Basil Jelly, made from cranberry juice and fresh basil leaves were gifts I took to my High School Reunion last summer. The jars were covered in gingham checks, raffia, and old buttons.</div>
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Sliced and ready to eat strawberries. Food prepping made easy and attractive.</div>
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Low cal. Vanilla pudding cups topped with blueberries are covered and ready for a gathering. They are great for fridge stacking and travel well to the lake for a picnic. Above the same dessert, lid removed and topper added.<br />
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July 4th Family outing, the jam was a hit.<br />
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One thing missing , the couch pillows! I couldn't bring myself to cut that beautiful cable knit, and decided it looked better on me than the couch. Love the resale shoppes!<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The taller sweater cozy was a cotton knit that I added a paper heart onto.and in the background a covered vase (same sweater) dogwood branch is set into.<br>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;">Linking with some of my faves:</span></b></h2>
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<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Seasonal Sunday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Sunday Showcase</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">BNOTP:Metamorphosis Monday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Debbie Doos Newby Party Monday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Craft o Maniac Monday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #68d800; font-size: x-small;">Smiling Sally:Blue Monday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/p/table-top-tuesday-info.html"><span style="color: #68d800; font-size: x-small;">A Stroll Thru Life (Tabletop Tuesday)</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #68d800; font-size: x-small;">Watery Wednesday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Ivy and Elephants:Whats It Wednesday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #68d800; font-size: x-small;">Suelovescherries:Rednesday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Southern Savvy Style:Wow Us Wednesday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://www.handymancraftywoman.com/"><span style="color: #68d800; font-size: x-small;">Handy Man, Crafty Woman Wicked Wednesday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Southern Daydreamer:Outdoor Wednesday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Cottage Garden Party Wednesday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">BNOTP: Tablescape Thursday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #68d800; font-size: x-small;">No Minimalist Here Open House Party Thurs</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://www.kids-e-connection.com/2012/03/castle-princesses-critters-etc.html"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Color Connection Friday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #68d800; font-size: x-small;">TCOH :Home Sweet Home Friday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://www.designsbygollum.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #68d800; font-size: x-small;">Foodie Friday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/pink-saturday/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">Beverly's Pink Saturday</span></a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: 'CAC Champagne'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 36px;"><a href="http://maleviksrosentradgard.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #67c700; font-size: x-small;">RoseGarden/Saturday Show Off</span></a></span></b></li>
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