tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81998416367667795792024-03-12T17:57:25.590-05:00Mary's NotesA blog about my days--sharing time with family and friends; crafting; collecting red, white, and blue; and living a blessed life.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-53375748999875258242015-05-31T17:14:00.000-05:002015-05-31T17:14:16.749-05:00Blogging and Baubbles!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Best Seasons. . . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Blogging again so soon. Who would have thought! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is my cover--I have been working on my Patriotic Book. I am happy with it--how about you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I added gold leaf to the book title indention on my navy cover. The cover picture has two parts--the background is a design I downloaded from the Internet and the eagle is copied from one of my vintage books about our Presidents. Both are fussy cutouts. The America is from the Tim Holtz Holidays chit-chat booklet. The seam binding is from my stash. Can’t believe the red is so perfect. The seam binding is just tied around the book--it slips on and off easily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was a tough decision, but I am liking it--alot! I will show you more pages soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Still working on my plan for moving my studio. Need to buy shelves for my new area. Have been watching studio tours and wow, there are some really nice studios out there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well, I am back again. Seems I cannot get into a blogging groove. Life is busy and so good! I am living and loving my life. My two Grand Sweeties have brought me more joy than I can even put into words. Here is what has been happening with us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Hiatt House is finished, well there is a checklist to work through. Coach, It-Girl, Little Miss 1, and Little Miss 2 moved in just before Christmas. We all worked hard to paint, move builder’s tools out, line shelves, clean floors, scour bathrooms, and vacuum bedrooms so that moving could commence. On December 21, the move was complete--well mostly. There was even a Christmas tree up before Christmas so that Jingle Bell the Elf could visit and Santa would have a proper place to put all the gifts. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since then our loves have made Hiatt House their Home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Even Dirtman loves the pictures and bric-a-brac on the walls, new furniture, colorful landscaping, and growing vegetable garden. Love their new home and watching them being a family makes my heart swell with pride and joy. Coach is busy with his AD duties--so thankful he loves his job. It Girl is working hard to make their house a home. Little Miss 1 is swimming, tumbling, and being her sweet but sassy self. Little Miss 2 is growing up too fast--teething, crawling, and smiling through it all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My studio is still packed with treasures--while trying to get better organized I realized that perhaps I should move to the larger part of the downstairs space and make my now studio back into a bedroom. To be really organized, you need a proper space for required tools--typewriter, iron, sewing machine, big shot, paper cutter, score board just to name a few. Yes, I need more room. More to come on the progress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have been working on projects with my soon to be moving to Florida crafty friend. Here are a few pictures of our work. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This book was made from a Tammy Tutterow tutorial. All of the supplies were Tim Holtz goodies. There are about eight pages in this book. We followed some of the tutorial directions, but added several of our own designs on pages. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is my “Bookadex”. It is made from an old book named “Cherokee Blood Mary”, kinda appropriate for me. Index tabs mark sections of the alphabet and tags have important information written on them. I use this almost every day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another Christmas project made from a Tim Holtz small folio and following instructions from a Tammy Tutterow tutorial. the pictures don’t do it justice, it is packed with cuteness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our last project (at least until we FaceTime for craft day) is a Patriotic Book! We both love all things patriotic and have collected patriotic items for a long time. This project is not finished, but here is my book and some of the items I have added or will be adding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The book is made from an old book. Love the navy blue cover, the title is under the gold leafing I added. All of the pages were removed and I added five signatures using a hidden spine with sewn in signatures. The pages are tea dyed. Can’t decide on a cover design, but I am loving the progress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of my favorite George Washington pages so far. The printed paper is Stampin Up Typeset designer paper and is one of the only scrapbook papers included. It is great looking when dyed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can see in the picture above that five signatures each with ten pages filled the book nicely. Hope it will close when I get all of my treasures in it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We even made our own copy of the Etiquette for Stars and Stripes book. You can see how old the pages look and how some of our treasures fit right in with the old look. I still have a lot of work to do on this one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Two of my lifelong girlfriends and I took a little “Spring Break” of our own. It all happened on a whim and turned out to be a great trip. We had lunch on Tuesday and after we finished eating our yummy Mexican food, we decided that we needed to get away--so off to Kansas City we went! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Got there late afternoon, shopped Target, shopped Pottery Barn, ate at Bravo, and checked into our inexpensive digs. Wednesday we took on Nell Hill (bought my chargers), shopped IKEA (like shopping a town), lunched in the IKEA dining room (really good vegetable medallions and inexpensive), shopped Hobby Lobby, shopped JoAnn, dined at Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue (the three bones meal is enough food for a family of six). and called it a night. Thursday it was time to hit as many Home Goods stores as possible--we made it to two where we found many good buys including a few cute clothes from Marshall's--the car was full so we decided it was time to eat a Quik Trip hot dog and head home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There is always more housekeeping to do than time and desire to do it. One thing I enjoy doing for fun is setting a table for two for the season. Here is my summer table setting, yes I am on to summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The runner is a linen pin striped towel from Upscale Country, the charger is from Nell Hill (love the blue gingham check), the plate is Fiesta, the salad plate is Ralph Lauren from Home Goods, and the red covered dish is from Target. Really me! Love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also am in to making pom pom garlands and paper chains--here’s what is hanging in the dining room bay window. Is it wrong to leave paper chains up year round? Need to trim the ties on the pom pom garlands, but friends say not to. I don’t know?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh my, my. My mind is motivated to purge, but I can’t seem to get up any steam! Do you ever look at your treasures and think you really need them, all of them. Have a storage area in our basement with holiday decorations--30 totes or so and a building with that many or more totes holding other treasures--things we are saving! I will tell you how the purging is going, but don’t hold your breath until it is finished because this is a really slow process for me. How can you love so many things you have--they are just things!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, it is the time of the year when our thoughts turn to what we have to be thankful for. I have a long list and so I feel very blessed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is time to start talking to LM1 about Thanksgiving and what it means. She is so sensitive to others' feelings and I know she will love to hear about the Pilgrims and their Native American friends and how they had a “party” to celebrate blessings. Will let you know how it goes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have been on a buying frenzy! With LM1’s birthday, Hiatt House, junking, and Christmas, I have made a dent in my “do what you want” budget! Papercrafting supplies have made a huge dent too. There are so many cute things to make--here are a few of my new treasures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is now January 12, 2015...oh yes, can’t believe that I did not finish this post. So for now, this is it and more soon! So much to say and show.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">LM1’s Third Birthday was a success--she was a little bit under the weather, but she had a good time and celebrated in her style. I am amazed that she has not eaten a bite of her birthday cakes (3 now)--at least not while the party is going on. The theme, Frozen--trampoline, UnderArmour, and AG doll, the bounty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Nannie (Our It Girl’s Mother) also celebrated her birthday. She is also celebrating life's progression--starting a new job, living away from home during the week, and moving from her home and hometown to be close to grands. Her present was my first attempt at book art--a pumpkin. Took two books, but it was a success, I think!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My Grands are loquacious. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">LM1 is a talker--we have since she could make sounds had long conversations about her world, yes always! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She still likes to tell you how it is! LM2 is a talker too--in the afternoon when she wakes up from her long nap, she likes to talk things over. She is very animated when she tells you her stories about her day. Our It Girl wonders where these little girls get their talking expertness; I just smile as I remember the rating that appeared most on my elementary school progress cards; next to “Talks Too Much” the "Most of the Time Box" was always checked. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A few of my favorite things--falling leaves, sparkling frost on the lawn, crisp air, planning for the holidays, shopping for the holidays, decorating for the holidays, and clean sheets to name just a few.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It has been a busy time these last months. I have been wanting to blog, but as I have seen mentioned on others' sites “Life happened at our house”. All is good. Here is the condensed version of what I have been up to---</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Little Miss 2 is growing like a weed. She is doing well and is such a joy. She is “talking” to us and wants to sit up and be a part of the happenings. Our It Girl goes back to work soon so we are gearing up for that transition. Our hard work on bottle feeding has paid off and we are hopeful that LM2 will do well at school.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Little Miss 1 is three! Yes, we can’t believe it, but it is true. We celebrated her birthday with a Frozen Party. She had a fever and was not quite herself, but I think she had fun. She is going to gymnastics--the class is going well--at least the last two. She loves school and has been the best big sister ever. She calls LM2 “her baby”. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are so blessed to have these two beautiful, healthy, smart, and adorable grands in our life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hiatt House (what I like to call Coach’s and Our It Girl’s new house) is coming along. Outside is complete and Dirtman has the yard in shape including new grass peeking up. Work inside is progressing. Painting upstairs is complete with cabinets and flooring to be installed soon. Downstairs is close to being painted--the den is being used as a paint booth for doors and molding but will be painted soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next, packing, moving, and decorating so Hiatt House is ready for the holidays. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And then Thanksgiving!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On this 249th day of 2014, I am thinking about gratitude. Last year, 2013, was full of seasons--good and bad. Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for my life and feel blessed. But just like all of us, I had challenges in 2013. But this year is good!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Our</b></span> second granddaughter is here--our Little Miss 2! Little Miss 1 is the best! She loves her little sister and has adjusted to being a big sister well, so far. I have decided to give them nicknames even though Little Miss 1 is not too sure about it. LM1 is Chickadee because she is a like a little bird with a big song. Little Miss 2 is Cricket because she is like a little bug with a big chirp. (I know that some experts say that only male crickets chirp, but others say that strong females do too!) Life with these two beauties is joy filled! We grandparents know that Grands are like our own heart walking around. Feeling Gratitude!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Coach and Our It Girl</span> </b>are building a new house. we are hoping they will be in it by Christmas. Here is the progress as of a week ago. Of course, Dirtman has been “supervising” the progress. He dug the basement, built the workshop pad, dug trenches for the electricity and water lines, moved dirt for the septic system, and ensured that the “yard” is looking its best. Their home is located on 3 or so acres with a farmed field behind it, a “ creek” to the west, and a cow-filled pasture across the road. They do have a neighbor to the east, but not close. This home will be a perfect place for them to raise their family. Feeling Gratitude!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Dirtman</b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and I are enjoying semi-retirement. Of course, Dirtman is bulldozing these days and we are waiting to see if he returns to his “real job” for special projects. I am still doing my own thing and could not be more grateful! Working in my studio and helping C get ready for a big party. One of her twin daughters, A, works for a local Chamber of Commerce and it is time for Ladies Night. The theme is Boots and Bling! Here is a sneak peek of one cute accoutrement!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Still working on my Wilna inspired album. I keep finding new must-include embellishments! Below is a snapshot of my pages--at least what I have gathered so far. I used my Stampin Up Smoky Slate ink pad to wash the pages--they have just the right grey mottled background. The color theme is Pirouette Pink and Smoky Slate with touches of Mint Green and of course gold and silver additions such as dotted vellum, glitter frames, and Sharpie metallic gold and silver dots. The pages are layered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> For the first layer I am using book pages from a book I bought at a resale shop in Kenai, Alaska. The book is titled <u>And the Ladies of the Club</u> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/92881.Helen_Hooven_Santmyer" target="_blank">Helen Hooven Santmyer</a>. It is a fictional novel and a good summer read. I started tearing the pages from this in-perfect-condition-hardcover-with-dust-cover book to use in this album. Then one day I was watching Jeopardy and this book was an answer to one of the clues. That sparked my interest and I wanted to know more about it. Now I am kinda sad that I ripped pages from this book. I bought it to use in my paper crafting because it has 1,184 pages, the first page of each chapter is decorated, the color and weight of the pages are perfect for paper crafting, and it has mention of holidays and festivities that I love to celebrate-not to mention that some of the names of characters and towns are familiar too. Even though these pages make the perfect first layer, I might not have used them if I had known the history before the first rip. I used 6x6 paper from Maggie Holmes collections for the next layer and many of the embellishments are from her collections too. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Possible Pages Collection</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you are a paper crafter and have not found Wilna on the “inter web” as she calls it--<a href="http://wilnaf.com/" target="_blank">here</a> is the link. Check out her site. She leads the best online workshops! I love her style, hope you will too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Good Friends </b></span>are such a blessing in my life. A few of these GFs I have known since junior high school. I moved the summer before my eighth grade year. It seemed like the end of my life at that time, but it turned out to be the beginning of one of the best things in my life! We are a group of five women who still share our lives. When we are together it feels like we are teenagers again. Three of us, P and B who are mentioned in my <a href="http://marymentnotes.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-girl-thing-girlfriend-thing.html" target="_blank">It’s a Girl Thing--A Girlfriend Thing!</a> post and me, are planning a girlfriend-get-together-road-trip next week. Can’t wait! Feeling Gratitude!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not all I feel gratitude for, but a good start! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Things I like--the beginning of Autumn, Bosc Wine, Keurig coffee pots, and my freezer filling up with bounty from our garden just to name a few.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">May all the seasons be sweet to you, </span><br />
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Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-86810471513932005912014-07-26T17:58:00.002-05:002014-07-26T17:58:48.513-05:00Summertime!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well, I’m back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now for a few updates. . . </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Studio</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am working in the studio (can't get used to calling it that--it is my craft room, but my BFF P always calls it my studio--I just have to chuckle). Here is my messy worktable. Still need wall decor. I think I will use my PB Flag on one of these walls.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the new Grey Chairs!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Still working on my Wilna Furstenberg inspired book--it will document the debut of Little Miss H2 and will feature Little Miss H1’s reactions. Only thing is, I did not make one to document the debut of Little Miss H1. Another project! Yay!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Page Stacks are ready to be put together.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Three of my favorite things right now are my new Gold Stapler and my Gold and Silver Sharpies.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nate Berkus Stapler (Target)<br />One Dollar Sharpies (Dollar General)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have made a few “enamel dots” to use in my book. Google eyes and Sharpies make pretty good enamel dots. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Google Eye “Enamel Dots”<br />Inspiration from 47CMC YT Video</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Remember those wonderful circa 1960 book Christmas trees that were commonly made from Reader’s Digest books--well, yes I am making my version. Will show you the finished project soon.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Book Christmas Tree!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We have had abundant harvests this year--the corn, potatoes, onions, green beans, and tomatoes have produced like mad and we have been busy freezing, canning, and eating our bounty. We have harvested buckets this year! Yum!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the 500+ ears of corn.<br />Bag of green beans.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of our yummy tomatoes.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The kids are also waiting for their new house to be ready for move in. The basement rooms are framed, the upstairs floor is down, the upstairs rooms are framed, the outside walls are up, and the roof tresses are being put in place. Each day we see progress! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The playroom is in the basement of the new house and it will have glass panel french doors into it. I have lots of ideas for that room. Hoping to donate my school table and four chairs, the art easel, the rabbit bench (Grandad built it and Grandie painted it back in our craft show days), four large floor pillows, and frames for displaying the exquisite art made by our two little misses. Here is the inspiration picture and the frames I have acquired so far. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via Pinterest-YellowBlissRoad<br />Love the frames. <br />Little Miss H1 has these sheets too.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, there has to be room for the kitchen, ironing board, and dish cabinet not to mention the baby crib, stroller, and highchair!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are anxiously awaiting our new Little Miss. Right now Little Miss H1 thinks that having a baby sister will be the best thing since sliced bread. Hope that is still her feeling after Little Miss H2 makes her debut. It is not long now! Another blessing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some likes (have not included any for a long time)--cool summer breezes, gold staplers, edged driveways and sidewalks, my new studio, and Sunday family days!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-13830923023799661592014-06-14T21:21:00.001-05:002014-06-14T21:21:46.108-05:00Deja Vu?<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A time to remember. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Growing up with a working Mother it was common to have a Saturday schedule that included several rituals. Strip the beds, change the sheets, put on a pot of beans, and clean the house like mad. I still can’t resist the urge to strip my beds and wash sheets on Saturday. I guess there is something to be said for soaking in a Saturday night bath and then jumping into your bed to enjoy the smell and feel of clean sheets. Some habits do die hard. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So today as I finished up my Saturday rituals and was making my “army corners” on our bed, I experienced Deja Vu! Along came a memory of making my bed, but having fitted top sheets so that you did not have to make “ army corners”! I remember having fitted top sheets--am I dreaming. You know that Deja Vu experiences don’t necessarily have to be true?? Are there still such a thing? I hope so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We did not wash our sheets on Saturday because for most of my young life my Mother preferred to go to a laundromat at 4 a.m. on Sunday morning. My sweet Dad tried for years to buy her a washer and dryer, but she refused. She liked getting all the laundry done at once and having all of the washers and dryers to herself. No one else would be there at that time of day for sure. There was an ulterior motive--she loved to look through all of the coins--pennies, dimes, nickels, quarters, and half dollars (she had an in with the owner of the place) so she could fill coin books for us. But that is another story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Father’s Day dear sweet Dad, Dirtman, and Coach!</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-67643105937915818642014-06-10T18:20:00.001-05:002014-06-10T18:20:43.017-05:00Studio Update, a New PaperCrafting Project, and an Old Special Project. . .<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A season to create. . </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Remember that desk I pictured in a <a href="http://marymentnotes.blogspot.com/2014/04/here-we-go-updates-and-old-college-try.html" target="_blank">previous post</a>--well here it is now. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Studio, Studio, Studio. . . having fun with the big cabinet. So many options--what to store in it and where should all the treasures go in it??? Can’t resist putting some decorative items on these shelves--of course I move things around daily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Off to buy one more ugly storage drawer system to put in the middle bottom compartment. </span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well, it is in place and full--looks messy doesn’t it. It is organized and my score board, paper trimmers, laminating machine, Zyron refills, and large paper will fit here. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now About Projects---the newest project is a mini album based on <a href="http://www.wilnaf.com/2014/01/a-new-year-new-series-and-new-project.html" target="_blank">Wilna Furstenberg’s Family Album</a>. I will be using several cool techniques in this project--applying modeling paste with stencils, filling the frame on the cover with resin, enhancing pages with watercolor elements, layering papers and embellishments, as well as spraying gold paint to create shiny backgrounds papers for some of the pages. Michael’s $1 frames make great covers and a sweet concertina is the perfect binding. Eight pages with delicate grey and pink papers and embellishments along with sweet pictures will make it a favorite. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is a sneak peek at one of my special projects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are parts and pieces--they will be bound into a book that I hope will be treasured by my Grands someday. I will share more later.</span><br /><div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Better go for now--need to go watch the rain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">May all the seasons be sweet to you!</span><br />
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Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-79497724390891446142014-05-24T14:55:00.002-05:002014-05-24T15:52:12.053-05:00Big Cabinet<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A time for more work. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Carpet is down. The closet is organized and full of scrapbooking tools, embellishments, and paper. The work table and chairs are in place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now on to the cabinet--it is a cool piece of furniture. I decided to paint it! Color choice is Annie Sloan French Linen with clear wax. I cleaned it well and it is ready to paint. But of course, I waited until it is too humid to paint it outside. I could move it to the garage or Dirtman’s shop where I can enjoy air conditioning, but that would be too easy. So I moved it to the studio. I did not want to paint it in place, but that is the new plan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, I could not wait to start filling it with treasures, so I have a few things in place--yes, they will have to be moved again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now the TV, Stereo System, and my Decor! Getting closer!</span></div>
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Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-88996566136962075442014-05-05T10:30:00.000-05:002014-05-05T10:30:30.295-05:00Studio...<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A season for work. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Project 1 is to clean out and organize the closet space. Check!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The closet is cleared and organized. It is full of plastic storage cabinets--I don’t like the way they look but my supplies are organized and easily accessible. I have some great tools and supplies I had forgotten about. As soon as the carpet installation is complete (soon I hope) I will be ready for the next project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Project 2 will be to move my storage cabinet in and clean it. Maybe even paint it??? Can’t make up my mind about that. I bought Annie Sloan paint to use. The story about this cabinet is interesting. Many years ago a friend bought the cabinet--it was advertised on a local radio “tradeo” broadcast. She brought it home and when I saw it I loved it. I told her that if she ever decided to get rid of it, I wanted it. Well, she got rid of it at a sale in spring, 2013. I was not there but lucky for me a good friend was. Good friend purchased the cabinet--she did not know it was “my” cabinet. Her plan was to take it to a flea market. Well, as life would have it, she told C (remember her from my<a href="http://marymentnotes.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-girl-thing-girlfriend-thing.html" target="_blank"> It’s a Girl Thing--A Girlfriend Thing</a> post) about her wonderful purchase and the plan, C told me about the cabinet--she did not know it was “my” cabinet either but I knew immediately it was “my” cabinet. I got it! Yay! Friend called to apologize--she had forgotten about my request, after all, it was 20+ years ago. Isn’t it amazing how things work out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Project 3 will be to decorate my space. I need a television and some of my favorite patriotic things in my space. it will be fun to put everything in its proper place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once all of these projects are accomplished, it is time to create! Let the fun begin. More soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mary</span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-10944172491248070922014-04-25T08:58:00.003-05:002014-04-25T08:58:34.286-05:00Here We Go! Updates and The Old College Try To Be A Real Blogger!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A Season To Get Back To It. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, I know I said that before. But let’s not dwell on that, okay? I for one am glad 2013 is over. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">1.</span> </span></span>My <a href="http://marymentnotes.blogspot.com/2011/12/bingo-fridays.html" target="_blank">Bingo Fridays</a> post is on my mind again today. My sister called this morning to say that she is driving by the our Saba Grotto everyday--really two times a day. That sparked a new interest in finding out more about that childhood palace--a place where I spent many happy hours. Here is what I found out today--this mansion, as it was called in the listing, was sold for taxes by the IRS in 2008. Just about the time I was retiring, this landmark that made such an impression on the young me was being auctioned off. I guess it sold--my sister says it looks much better now than the last time we drove by. Here is a picture of it--don’t know when this was taken but this is pretty much how I remember it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Progress is being made. The studio and bathroom are painted (Revere Pewter BM), the bathroom floor is all new (Allure Vinyl Wood--Country Pine), the bathroom vanity is freshly painted (Pewter Behr ), and the old blue carpet is removed. New grey carpet is purchased and will be installed soon. Next week I will begin the task of arranging furniture and organizing all of my treasures. Hope it all fits! I will document all progress and will be sure you are up to date. I know you want to watch.</span></div>
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Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-58155291184534740492013-09-30T13:13:00.000-05:002013-09-30T13:13:22.530-05:00Really!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A time to Blog and a time to Blog. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well, so much for my resolution to Blog. So, Keep Calm and Blog! It is September--barely still September. So here is a short blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am amazed by the great ideas you can find on the net. There are so many creative people who are willing to share their ideas with us. Here are a few of my favorite inspiration locations:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a> ~ this blog is remarkable. She makes homemaking a pleasure. She posts everyday and includes wonderful pictures of her home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://hymnsandverses.com/" target="_blank">Hymns and Verse</a>s ~ love, love, love this site. Homekeeping is here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are several others I read regularly too, but these are the two that I read daily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://heidiswapp.com/" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp</a> ~ this lady is amazing. She has a papercrafting style I love. Layers, pretty colors, and banners--what is not to love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://jannawerner.de/" target="_blank">Janna Werner</a> ~ found her on youtube ~ on the Two Peas in a Bucket site. She is one talented girl. Some of her videos are recorded in German--yes, I even watched them and learned some awesome techniques.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://creativebreathing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Breathing</a> ~ love this site. Such cute crafts--"mintage" stuff!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/" target="_blank">Jones Design Compan</a>y ~ one of the sites that I ran across and had to watch every post before I was content. This girl is a graphic artist and she posts home decor too. My favorite things on this site are the four seasons wreaths--they are shown in my Wreath Junkie post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just a few of my favorites. More from me soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mary</span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-42502813088078457562013-03-11T13:41:00.000-05:002013-03-11T13:49:11.552-05:00More Easter Decorations<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A time to Embrace and a time to Throw Away. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Went through the Easter totes in my treasure trove. I am so excited when I see all of the cherished decorations I have collected over the years. Yes, next year Little Miss will have a good time decorating with all of these treasures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I stayed with the yellow and white theme and here is what I have so far. Of course I hung the yellow Peeps wreath on the laundry room door...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Can't believe that this wreath is holding up so well. Still looks good! Goes with the yellow theme too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now to the table--simple center decor with basic place settings. Here we go...</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The planter is a flea market find for $3 and the eggs are blown and died confetti eggs. The eggs are from WalMart--they are old and I am so glad I bought two dozen when I saw them. Have not seen any since. There are blue, green, pink, and yellow--of course, I used the yellow. The cake plate is Martha Stewart.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The birds are from Michael's--white ceramic with bling. The stand and dome are Martha Stewart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The rabbit is from TJMaxx--I think it was in the Pottery Barn catalog earlier in the year. It is paper mache and has a sweet expression. The dome and plate are Martha Stewart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The runner and napkins are Home Goods linens--new last week. The place settings are Ralph Lauren from Home Goods. The glasses are vintage flea market finds. The egg cups are Hallmark from years ago--there are pink, blue, and green cups too. The mini cake stands are Martha Stewart. The bunny salt shaker and chick pepper shaker sets are Hallmark.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, there we have it. Just table decorations for this Easter. Of course, Little Miss will get her Easter basket from the Easter Bunny. It is already pretty full--so fun.</span></div>
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Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-12924035860306476582013-03-09T12:43:00.000-06:002013-03-09T14:21:22.241-06:00A Time to Plant and A Time to Harvest...<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spring is on its way---we are seeing signs of it every day. The robins are chirping, the trees are budding, and the plants and flowers are peeking through the ground. Oh yes, we are "springing forward" tonight.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spring is full of pleasant surprises. Last year I bought four white hyacinths for my Easter/Spring decor. I love the beauty and smell of these hardy yet delicate flowers. My plan of course was to plant them around my front door as soon as Fall dawned, but the best plans of Mary. Instead, I plopped them on the copper boot tray under the bench in the laundry room. Forgot all about them really. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When I saw hyacinths in the stores this year, I bought two--white of course. I put them in my white ceramic pots and placed them in my kitchen window.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">About a week ago, I was cleaning in the laundry room and much to my delight, there they were--four hyacinths peeking out of the soil in their crude black plastic pots. I could not believe it--those sweet smelling flowers survived! I brought them into the light and started to water them--they are growing every day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Such a sweet Spring surprise! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Getting ready for Easter one decoration at a time. Thinking I should keep it simple and classic this year since next year Little Miss will want to help and we will need to put out every egg, chick, bunny, and basket packed away in my Easter treasure trove. Here is a start--yellow and white runner and white cake stands and planters. These sweet white birds are new. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thinking yellow--need some inspiration and some treasures!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">May all the seasons be sweet to you. . .</span></div>
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Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-57035735027319121072013-02-05T16:04:00.002-06:002013-02-05T16:04:29.799-06:00A Time to Embrace. . .<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So much to say and a place to say it. . .yes my blog. I made a resolution to blog more this year and I am off to a slow start--must get with it for sure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some things I like. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are several blogs I read regularly. So much time can be spent engrossed while reading unique and helpful information, delighting over remarkable inspiration, and planning what to do with the information overload you have just enjoyed. I love looking at blogs and implementing some of the best ideas. I sometimes wonder if I ever have a new idea--are all of my plans based on projects others think up and complete? Oh well, it is fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Ceiling Fan Fun--</span><a href="http://www.westermanfam.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-01-16T05:00:00-06:00&max-results=3" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Best Ceiling Fan Update</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. This idea is splendid! Here are my two projects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You know how one thing leads to another--now our fan needs to be painted. I am in the process of painting our bedroom and onsuite. Now I want to paint the fan the same color as the walls--conundrum!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This fan had a single schoolhouse type light. It needed a bulb clip-on attachment. Works like a dream. I know that most if not all of the decorating gurus say that ceiling fans are "out", but they do not live in Kansas where the hot wind comes sweeping down the plain!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. At Christmas time I always want to add new bric-a-brac to my collection. Many blogs feature projects that change regular dollar store treasures into spectacular upscale treasures. This is a $3 nativity--I think it looks much more expensive than that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just the three pieces and a can of white spray paint and you have this upscale nativity. Friends saw it and commented--perfect gift for friends. Also, it is just the right size for tucking in with other special decorations. My own idea! Yay!</span><div>
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Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-39272872624064426442012-12-31T17:16:00.002-06:002012-12-31T17:16:51.057-06:00Rain, Rain, Please Don't Go Away!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For everything there is a season--this summer season has been a dry and hot one. The weather has been brutal--hot, dry, and windy. But--that is how it is and all that will change--at least I hope so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Started this blog in the summer--it is now November. In fact, it is Thanksgiving Day. Hope you are having a grateful Thanksgiving. Dirtman and I are spending the day taking it easy. That is strange--but that is how it is. Let the Thankful Declarations begin. We have much to be thankful for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our "mintage" turkey is in place. Our dinner is in the crock pot. Yes, we are not having turkey. Dirtman is not a fan so we are having homemade meatballs (in cranberry sauce), potatoes, salad, bread, and pecan pie. I actually made a pecan pie--first in years. Here are a few pictures of the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So much for blogging--I have blogged three times in 2012. Good for me that 2012 is almost over--yes, Christmas is over. . .</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When I started my blog, I had the best of intentions. I thought that blogging would be fun (it is) and something I would enjoy (I do). Little did I know that it would be difficult to keep up with. But, enough whining. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here we go with one more try to be a good blogger. The inspiration came today while I was perusing A 2011 Christmas Tour--the blog has hundreds of links listed. These links take you to blogs that tout Christmas decorations. Not to be snobbish, but I decided after looking at 115 that I should get back to this hobby. I can do it! I can do it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So here we go. To keep with the theme of my blog hopping, here are a few pictures of my Christmas House.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are three of the trees we have each Christmas--The Tree, The Skinny Silver and Gold Tree by stairway, and The Patriotic Tree in the laundry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This tree is in our dining room, the bay window is a great place for it. The ornaments that adorn this tree are old ones from my parents, ones Coach made, and ones we have collected over the years. When I look back at pictures of my trees during the years, they always look similar--I like that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This wonderful skinny tree is a favorite. I have blogged about it before--it gets decorated for the seasons. Wish I could remember how long I have had this tree. It is made from a real evergreen tree--branches are cut short and artificial boughs are added for the decorative branches. It is long-time favorite!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This cute tree is draped with red, white, and blue. Just little and patriotic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well, you will see more Christmas decor during the Holiday Season this year. Can't wait--this makes me want to go shopping and dig out Holiday decorations. When I look outside and see the sun beaming down and the dry grass--I am jolted back to summer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have one comment on my blog--it is a special one and I guess one of my goals for my blog should be to increase views and comments. Okay, but I don't like pressure! Here is the comment from one of my besties. . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks Beth.</span></div>
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<dd class="comment-body" id="Blog1_cmt-2554370852684383593">Way to go Mary! I'm proud of you for getting your blog up and going! Now you can share all your "likes" and great ideas with everyone instead of just a few. We have shared a lot over our many years of friendship including growing up in Oklahoma, college, teaching, marriage, motherhood, charm bracelets, crafts, shopping, friends and flags. I too want to share your love for Life:Beautiful magazine, but I never get mine read - sigh - maybe someday. Hopefully we will have many more years of friendship and fun things to share.</dd></div>
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Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-80165381363857533162012-04-13T12:00:00.000-05:002012-04-13T12:00:48.695-05:00Good Grief!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A time to keep silent and a time to speak. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Well, well, well, I cannot believe that Christmas came and went, January is gone too, and February is gone, March is gone, and April is on the downhill slide--where has the time gone. My best efforts to keep up with this blog are not enough. It was March 3, 2012, when I started this post, two months have passed, and this is my first blog of the new year. Oh well, you can't change what has happened, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">One of the pleasures nowadays is spending time with our little girl--our first grandchild. I like to call her Little Miss. She is the sweetest, cutest, and smartest little girl ever (sound like a grandmother?). She was four months old when I started this post and she is about all I can think about. Coach has been busy coaching basketball and just last Tuesday (February 21) his team won their conference--they were even undefeated in the conference. They made it to the finals for their regional substate. Such a pleasure to watch our son doing something he loves so much and to share his celebration this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">This week (we are talking March here) I have taken a few minutes here and there to peruse some magazines--love magazines and made a vow to stop buying so many. You might remember that the only magazine I subscribe to is Life Beautiful, but I am rekindling my like affair with Country Living. At one time, I had every Country Living magazine from 1975 to 2000 stashed in numerous places in my house. Dirtman thought I should stop hoarding things so I painstakingly looked through each magazine to tear out all articles of interest. I saved the Valentine's, Easter, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas issues--so I still have a few stashed. The articles of interest are organized in several notebooks--I love looking through them from time to time. In the March (page 32) issue the fresh picks: 24 fantastic finds--starting at just $3.99--that give tradition a welcome twist feature includes a state cookie cutter--<a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/shopping/state-shaped-products#slide-4" target="_blank">Massachusetts</a> handmade in the <a href="http://coppergifts.com/" target="_blank">copper shop</a> of one of my best friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Another interesting find from the current Flea Market Style magazine is in the Best Vintage Sales from Coast to Coast listings. There are two cool vintage shops listed--<a href="http://www.libertybellekc.com/" target="_blank">Liberty Belle</a> and <a href="http://www.libertybellekc.com/" target="_blank">Good Ju Ju</a>. These shops are in the historic part of Kansas City. Need to visit these two shops soon. Well, it is April and I have not been there--still planning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">In the Wreath Junkie post I mentioned my Peeps wreath--did not have a picture of it and promised to post it this year when the wreath was hanging in my laundry room. Well, here it is. This wreath was made last year, stored in a plastic hat box in my treasure trove basement stash, and it still looks good. The Peeps are hard as bricks, but that is okay (good really) so nobody wants to eat them. </span><br />
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MaryMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-625414810659182622011-12-07T19:29:00.001-06:002011-12-07T19:40:22.296-06:00Bingo Fridays...<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A time to embrace and a time to turn away. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">For most of my early girlhood I spent every Friday night at a club that my parents belonged to. The club was a service oriented organization that supported a number of activities. It was nationally affiliated and my parents were leaders during most of their membership in the club--Dad as an officer and eventually Monarch of the men's group and my mom as an officer and drill team member of the women's group, the Sabettes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I remember being ready as soon as they got home from work on Fridays to make a trip to May's Cafe for burgers and fries and then head off to the Saba Grotto to play bingo. Often my parents worked instead of playing--calling numbers, running winning bingo cards to the front to be authenticated, paying winners, popping popcorn and serving beverages in the concession stand, or walking among the players to give assistance as needed. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cards with Red Number Covers</td></tr>
</tbody></table> <span style="font-family: Georgia;">On a few ocassions, my mom would play--she would buy cards--sometimes eight or more. She spent the evening sliding the red covers on the cards over the called numbers. The games were varied--straight bingo, picture frame, two bingos, postage stamp, and blackout to name the ones I can remember. Her fingers would get tender from all the sliding so she would use a half-dollar to push the covers. I liked to play too--about two cards were all I could handle, but my mom was patient with me and always took over when I decided that playing with the kids and running wild would be more fun. You see, these were the days when children could be safe playing out of their parents' sights. We had free reign of the three story building. We played tag, hide and seek, red rover-red rover, mother may I, and other rowdy games. We played on the stairs without supervision and took care of our needs. My sister and I would get one dollar to spend as we saw fit at the concession stand--that would last us all night and many times I had money to bank when I got home. If we weren't running we watched tv--my sister watched Flintstones before she was ready to play--she never missed an episode. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I have good memories of Bingo Night at the Saba Grotto. Recently my sister and I went on a quest to find the house that for years we explored every Friday night. I remembered the street name and so we headed out to see if we could find the grand old house. My sister spotted the roof when we were several blocks away--we spent quite awhile manuevering one-way streets, a freeway, and unfamiliar areas before we found it. Of course it does not look at all the same--it is a private residence now. I wish I had a picture of the house in the good old days to show you, but I have searched the web and exhausted every option I can think of. Great childhood memories were made at the Saba Grotto!</span><br />
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The seasons are changing--Winter is upon us and so we are wearing heavy clothes, eating soup, and cuddling up next to the fire. For me, the Winter Holidays can't come soon enough--can't wait to spend time with my son and his family. We are hanging a new stocking this year--a pink one!<br />
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Likes--reading the Jones Design Company and other inspiring blogs, chatting with my HS BFFs over last weekend, watching Coach coach basketball, hugging my cute grandaughter, and decorating for Christmas (finally--about time isn't it!)<br />
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May all the seasons be sweet to you,<br />
Mary</span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-3338404696917945372011-11-26T15:38:00.000-06:002011-11-26T15:38:37.123-06:00Autumn. . .<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before Autumn leaves us for good, I thought I better post this blog. Autumn is maybe my favorite season. I like decorating my porches and home with pumpkins, cornucopias, apples, and mums. I like collecting and preserving fallen leaves. I like smelling the sweet Autumn crispness in the air, hearing the crunch of fallen leaves under foot, and making lists of all of the things I have to be thankful for. I like gathering with family and friends. Here's more on a couple of things I like about Autumn... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do you remember buying school supplies and organizing them so you would be ready for the first day of school. I guess I was destined to be a teacher because getting ready for school to start has always been a tradition in my life. Even now that I am retired, I find myself browsing through the isles of school supplies and thinking about buying a few things. One of my favorite places to browse all year long is an office supply shop--so many possibilities! Well, just one of the little things in life that brings me pleasure and its free--if I can refrain from buying.</span><br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There is nothing like a home decked out in full Autumn finery--favorite fall centerpieces and decorations on display, candles burning and giving off scents of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, and a fire crackling in the fireplace. This finery serves as a backdrop in a thankful home where family and friends will soon be welcomed and timeless traditions will be shared.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The decorations can be less splendid and still provide a fine backdrop. Here is one of our simple, vintage table decorations--Dirtman cut him from wood and I painted him--circa 1985. He is surrounded with leaves from our yard and acorns from It Girl's parents' home. Kinda cute!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As I finish writing and posting this blog, our Autumn decorations are packed safely away, we are reminiscing about our Thanksgiving celebrations, and our thoughts are turning to Winter when flurries will fly and we will be getting ready for the season we look forward to all year--Christmas. We will be busy making lists for gift giving, trimming the tree, hanging our stockings, and decorating our homes with our best Christmas finery so we can enjoy the season as we welcome family and friends to share in more timeless traditions.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">May all the seasons be good to you,</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Mary</span></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-36794945006672000022011-11-23T08:00:00.014-06:002011-11-23T08:37:39.234-06:00For Everything There Is A Season<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">A time for every purpose under Heaven. . .</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wqkiCvR9OXuXjDcqwYmZaB-LHqJGVRI7y02EjODqGUH_xAKLGPWEtZ8LmDU956c2rBza4Fub0zc-0AWDvX2xwkWhhV-t6L5F0n7xo0qdVDOAoFU6MyWl50zESSh8T0JODQk4CC188gWn/s1600/Thanksgiving+Turkey+Post+Card+with+Fruit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wqkiCvR9OXuXjDcqwYmZaB-LHqJGVRI7y02EjODqGUH_xAKLGPWEtZ8LmDU956c2rBza4Fub0zc-0AWDvX2xwkWhhV-t6L5F0n7xo0qdVDOAoFU6MyWl50zESSh8T0JODQk4CC188gWn/s200/Thanksgiving+Turkey+Post+Card+with+Fruit.jpg" width="141" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our Holiday Season, beginning with Thanksgiving, is upon us and this is the time we give thanks for our blessings, decorate our home with holiday treasures, and celebrate with family and friends. Of course consuming gobs of delicious food is on the agenda too. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Several years ago at a wonderful craft affair, War Eagle Craft Fair, I purchased a tree--at least I call it a tree even if others seem to be unappreciative of its charm and chicness (yes I know it is an inanimate object). Any who, I have decorated my tree for the seasons since I brought it home--it has been adored with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Valentine's, and Easter baubles, trinkets, and trims not to mention times when it served as my second Christmas Tree. I just like it!!!</span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">My tree is made from a real pine tree--of course the branches are cut short and there are artificial branches stuck into its trunk. It stands on an ugly brown piece of wood that makes it heavy. I remember transporting it home in a best friend's car--we always had some treasure to make room for--we became masters of finding a way to pack in, hold, straddle, or sit on our finds all the way home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">My Thanksgiving Tree is decorated with homemade Thanksgiving buckets, wool pumpkins, glittered turkey ornaments, antique candles in holders, strings of cranberry garland, brown glass garland, and a paper turkey roosted on top. Just look at this tree--what is not to like?</span><br />
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Cranberries and Homemade Trims</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here are a couple of the homemade Thanksgiving adornments found on my tree--I just like it. Next year, there will be more ornaments--yes indeed.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glittery Turkey Bucket</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I am thankful for so many blessings--family, friends, home, and being able to act on most every whim I have.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Hope you have a <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">H</span>appy <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>hanksgiving<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">May all seasons be good to you,</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Mary</span></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"></div></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-7604254183405523902011-11-21T15:27:00.001-06:002011-11-21T15:28:38.979-06:00Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A time to keep silent and a time to speak. . . . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Several weeks ago a dear one pointed out to me that I had promised a September blog...did someone say it is November! I have been silent--at least on my blog. I love to blog, but it is more difficult than I thought it would be. But, once more I am going to try to be a better blogger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Here are a few of my random thoughts--just to get the blog going.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Life--life is a wonderful journey. I have a blessed life. In October, Dirtman was home for over two weeks now and we enjoyed toiling at the chores that being homeowners bring. When he got home I had a honey-do list for him and of course he had his own list of things to do too. He worked long and hard on both lists and it has paid off. We have not changed anything big, but our home is looking like we want it to. Don't get the wrong idea, there is still a long list of Must Dos and Want To Dos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Liberty--the priviledge of doing what you want when you are retired. Yes, Dirtman is ocassionally saying things like, "don't you think you would like to work a little?" and "you need something to do", wow--does he think I am having too much fun? Well, he is right. I love my life and am so grateful for what I have. However, I think I will work a little come Spring--oh my!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">The Pursuit of Happiness--well, a grandbaby will take care of that--I have been in pursuit of this happiness for years and all my dreams recently came true. We are blessed with a baby girl--Amelia. I am head over heels in love with this kid--holding and giving her love brings all the happiness I need. We had our Kansas shower in October (good grief)--here are a few photos. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was a great day--fun had by all and the gifts were awesome. Now our bundle of joy is here and is almost three weeks old--life is good! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Another list of my likes--pink, pinterest, searching for vintage dress-up clothes--it's never too soon to get ready for tea parties and dressing up, and making a Christmas gift list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">May all the seasons be good to you</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Mary</span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-55818023942907259412011-08-21T19:01:00.001-05:002011-08-21T19:25:48.257-05:00Blogging, Pinning, and Scrapbooking, Oh My!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A time to search and a time to stop searching. . .</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia;"><em>Blogging</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">To Do:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Keep blog up-to-date--dedicate time to creating and promoting my blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Well, well, well--time will tell--four blogs in four month--sigh.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Pinning</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I don't know if you are familar with <a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest.com</a> but if not, you need to check it out. Of course if you don't have hours to devote to searching, pinning, repinning, following, and commenting maybe you should read no farther. I learned about pinterest.com when I was reading a blog, Jones Design Company. I refrained from checking it out for a couple of days, but when I finally arrived on the site, I was immediately hooked. Since then one of my besties and her creative daughter are pinning too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">One of my favorite things to do has always been to search, clip, save, organize, and comment on things I want to create, buy, or dream about. For years I have been saving pictures, articles, and instructions for all things interesting. Now, I don't have to fill bulletin boards, notebooks, journals, or my hard drive with clippings or files of acourtements that bring joy to my life--I can use <a href="http://pinterest.com/PatrioticGirl/">my digital boards</a> on pinterest.com. I think I am happy about that.</span><br />
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<em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia;">Scrapbooking</span></em><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">My summer project has been to begin work on a "Life Journal" for my Grands. Good progress so far and remember this is a long-term project. There will be two volumes--one with stories, notes, and the best advice a grandparent can give and the second with pictures and momentos to complement the stories, notes, and best advice. I promise a spread on the progress in September. Most of you know that I have lots of advice to give.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Try <a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest.com</a> and let me know what you think. Likes pink princess phones, planning, big diamond rings, pandora bracelets, details, thrifting, upholstered benches for dining room tables, and kindles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">May all seasons be sweet to you,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Mary</span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12495038698895369843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199841636766779579.post-69062466524131576002011-07-24T01:07:00.000-05:002011-07-24T01:07:43.493-05:00Wreath Junkie<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A time to make, and hang, and store. . . Yes, I know that is not one of the seasons commonly referred to, but it is my own rendition because it goes with my post today.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">There was this one time (who am I trying to bamboozle--I have created many wreaths throughout the years) that I was inspired to make wreaths...well, first a snippet of background information...I have always liked wreaths so I bought wreaths, was given wreaths, or handcrafted wreaths over the years, and even own several books on the subject of making wreaths---Martha Stewart's, Great American Wreaths that shows a wreath based on some token pertaining to every state in the union and Country Living's, Handmade Wreaths: Decorating Throughout the Year that uses home grown and found in nature items to create wreaths for every season of the year--just to name two. I have four totes and three large boxes of wreaths in my array of accouterments that take up part of my basement--the part that houses my treasures! </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Last winter I was watching MS and one of her employees was demonstrating how to use coffee filters to make some <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/287479/coffee-filter-wreath">pretty cute wreaths</a>. She had made them to sell at a craft bazaar that happens at MS each year. My wreath-making passion was awakened and I decided that I had to give it a try--well, I made one and it was pretty nice, I was amazed how inexpensive white coffee filters took on another persona as they were folded, glued, fluffed, and glittered or painted. Well, that was the beginning--I made another a bit smaller and it was perfect! I was even more excited about the wreaths after my sister (who sometimes does not appreciate my creations) commented that mine was neat and that she wanted one. And so began my mini, several month obsession with coffee filter wreaths--an obsession that lasted from Thanksgiving to Valentines' Day. Sooo, I made wreaths for It Girl, my sister, my niece, my two twin "mary god daughters", and even helped MPS make one for her sweet mom and Grandma C. My wreath count was up to twelve including the ones I made for myself, but who was counting. I learned alot about coffee filters during this wreath making obsession--not really important. My white glittered round wreath or my red glittered heart wreath hung on my utility room door for more than two months and still looked good when I carefully stowed them in a tote. I love these wreaths even though they left glitter remains all over my utility room. Wish my camera upload cable would work so I could post pictures of my wreaths--I will post pictures when I hang them again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">From coffee filter wreaths I went on to Peeps wreaths. Yes, I saw the idea in a Phyllis Hoffman Celebrate magazine and had to have one. Since I was on a "let's make wreaths" binge, I made one. Mine was made with yellow rabbits--it was cute! I think one that uses all colors of Peeps would be really cute too. Again, the picture is on my camera that does not have a working upload cable--ugh! I will post pictures.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Wreaths are made from material, tulle, and/or ribbons that are wrapped, gathered, or tied on. They are adorned with pearls, Christmas balls, buttons, decorated styrofoam balls, candy, popcorn not to mention items from nature such as flowers (real, silk, dried, or paper), seeds, twigs, and leaves. Here are a few examples of some pretty cute wreaths that I like...</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, here we go again...these season wreaths are next on the list. I think I will start with the Autumn Wreath. Next, the Winter Wreath, the Spring Wreath, and then the Summer Wreath. I am going to paint my front door black (already have the paint.) So here they are...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">These wreaths are from Jones Design Company. They are so cool--made from burlap, wool, linen, or jute twine. The instructions are available on the site--the tutorials are easy to follow. Can't wait to get started--maybe these can be gifts? Love them. The Wreath Junkie crafts on!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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